When does DVC usually release the final information about the scheduled events for the cruise? Do we get an email or something in USPS?We will get some idea from the website as far as guests. You won't know until you get the actual navigator the night before each day. For an example of these go to the web page (click on my member cruise logo below) and click on the 2007 link. One of the links is for the navigators from last year.
Just curious as to what things I should look for on the schedule that are a must do? I have heard that they give away lots of free stuff on the cruise, is this true? Our DVC Guide indicated that we should plan on taking an extra bag to bring home all of the stuff we will get. Yes you will get a number of gifts. Again if you look at past reports (available on the web page) you'll see what we've gotten in past years. As for must do things it all depends on what interests you. We enjoy all the special guests so make it a point to see most of them. We also enjoy the special shows they put on.
Thanks all for helping this first time cruiser and first time DVC Member cruiser, you are all very helpful.
I have to admit, I was yelling at my computer the other night. We received the infamous error message stating we didn't pay the cruise in full. So, we couldn't make our reservations. We received this same message last year for our December cruise too. 
This is a VERY frustrating glitch in the DCL system.
After about ten minutes of unpleasant words, DH was able to get through on his laptop. 
We didn't plan on Palo Brunch, but were VERY shocked it was already unavailable. 
Like mentioned, they DO hold back some reservations for onboard bookings too. So, there is still hope for those unable to book online. Good luck! 
We kept our fingers crossed and were able to reserve one of the Spa Villas on the At Sea day. 
I can't wait! Has anyone ever done this? We've done the couples cabana massage on CC twice and decided on something different this time. Also, we got Palo at 6 PM one night. In the past, we had 7 and 8 pm Palo reservations. I can't wait to dine there, when I can actually see out the windows. I'm hoping for a sunset. That would be sooooooooooo romantic. 
Okay, I have to vent my frustrations to y'all regarding Air Tran. DH surprised me the other day and booked our flight for September (usually we drive from TX to FL). 
Well, he checked on the Air Tran website and noticed our flights (BOTH) were not listed anymore. So, he called them and they told him the flights were canceled. They didn't even contact us to tell us this. There weren't any non-stop flights listed. So, he asked for a refund. We are waiting on the money to be refunded and then he is booking our flights through American Airlines. I sure hope they don't decide to cancel our flights and not tell us. Has anyone ever had this happen to them? 
What really got me was that they DIDN'T contact us to tell us of the change. I don't see us flying Air Tran anytime soon.
They should be able to accomodate you.
- Jennifer
But thanks for sharing. I'll be sure to avoid them in the future!
- Jennifer
Happy Birthday Bill! 
DD5 celebrates her 6th birthday during our cruise (September 23rd/At Sea day). I am still undecided on how to make that day "extra" special for her. Any ideas? 
