09/21/08 SSMC08 S.S. Member Cruise 2008

[krdisneybound]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN to all

Have a wonderful night and stay safe and dry

I will be at home giving out glow necklaces and bracelets to all that are prowling around

 

[TnRobin]

Wish us luck. Mike and I are going to try to go for our 15th Anniversary. NO KID.

 

[icydog]

I just remember that we will be on the Queen Mary 2 on Nov 17th so it's a good thing we got the incentive for the cruise for next year. Otherwise I would have to be put on a waitlist, and pay the $75 per reservation and hope that I got on. This way I know I am all set.

 

[mohrt2]

I am thinking about coming along. I actually have enough points to take a friend (or my sister) with some left over. I wasn't able to use many this year. It looks to be a lot of fun. Has anyone already been on one of these? What are they like? What kind of special events do they have? Are two days on Castaway Cay enough or too much? Sorry for all the questions; I am very interested.

 

[cherylp3]

It depends on the schedule: In 2006 there wasn't enough to do if you were not an island person. This year it greatly improved with presentations and things to attend.

 

[krdisneybound]

I am thinking about coming along. I actually have enough points to take a friend (or my sister) with some left over. I wasn't able to use many this year. It looks to be a lot of fun. Has anyone already been on one of these? What are they like? What kind of special events do they have? Are two days on Castaway Cay enough or too much? Sorry for all the questions; I am very interested.

This year there were 2100 DVC'ers onboard.

yes, it is loads of fun and lots of do.

Different events each year.

Each year is a different theme - this year it was Disney Legends. It was fabulous and very informative. All the legends spoke to us in semilars.

We should be going to Castaway Cay twice next year also. Ar far as being too much or too little, that would be up to you.

Most people think twice is not too much. I, myself, don't stay in the sun but I still enjoy the Island and there is lots to do there.

 

[krdisneybound]

the same thing happened to me. I realized afterwards that I would be onboard the Wonder again on the 17th and would not have been able to call in. And Linda is going to be on the Magic so she would not be able to call in either.

But it all worked out well.

I just remember that we will be on the Queen Mary 2 on Nov 17th so it's a good thing we got the incentive for the cruise for next year. Otherwise I would have to be put on a waitlist, and pay the $75 per reservation and hope that I got on. This way I know I am all set.

 

[krdisneybound]

I have a PRAYER LINE started for those calling in to get booked and hopefully get the accommodations they ask for.


AFter the thread gets going, I think it would be nice to try and have some shirts made for the group.

EVERYONE could give their thoughts and be a part of it.

NOT ONE PERSON SHOULD CONTROL THIS. Everyone should be a part of it.

I think it would be nice to have lanyards made up for us also. Have done this on past cruises and it has worked out very well.

All of this could be worked on after everyone gets booked.

 

[icydog]

It depends on the schedule: In 2006 there wasn't enough to do if you were not an island person. This year it greatly improved with presentations and things to attend.

As much as we like Castaway Cay I kindda wish they landed at another Island port (but not Nassau) for the first day and left Castaway Cay for the second shore day. I found that making the trip off the ship, and schlepping down to the beach, was too much for a second day for my husband and me. Also, I spend too much time avoiding sunburn at the beach and can't visualize doing that twice.

We attended the presentations and liked most of them very much. I noticed that many folks stayed on board and did not even venture to the beach on the second docking. Having planned activities for that day was a thoughtful touch that I guess Disney learned to do for their seasoned DVC cruisers (like us) but my kids and grandkids loved the beach.

 

[cgcw]

Past member cruiser checking in.

After giving it a lot of thought, I think I just might try to get a cabin on this cruise. It sounds like this years cruise was a couple of steps up from last years, which was a bust, so I'm thinking about asking a friend from the 2006 to join me with her daughter, and taking just my youngest son.

I won't be able to call in on 11/17, as we're heading down to Florida going on a cruise the next day, so if we decide to go, it will be through the waitlist. I know of others who had success with it on the 2006 member cruise, so I have no doubt it will come through, if we decide we'd like to sail.

Cindy

 

[krdisneybound]

Hi Cindy: whooppee -

sounds great to me. There were many waitlists that came thru for this year the last 2 months.

Have a great time on your cruise this month. Seems like quite a few of us will be on the high waters that week.

Past member cruiser checking in.

After giving it a lot of thought, I think I just might try to get a cabin on this cruise. It sounds like this years cruise was a couple of steps up from last years, which was a bust, so I'm thinking about asking a friend from the 2006 to join me with her daughter, and taking just my youngest son.

I won't be able to call in on 11/17, as we're heading down to Florida going on a cruise the next day, so if we decide to go, it will be through the waitlist. I know of others who had success with it on the 2006 member cruise, so I have no doubt it will come through, if we decide we'd like to sail.

Cindy

 

[Diana Lyn]

Another past member cruiser checking in. I was on 03, 05 and 06 and boycotted 07 because of the ridiculous booking procedure.

That said, we're on the fence for 08 now. At first I flat out said no, we're FL residents and can cruise twice for the price of this one cruise with a FL resident discount, but there's something about member cruises that sucks me right back in.

I was the coordinator for the Cafepress store for the SSMC06 shirts and that worked really well for that group, since Kay is recommending everyone being a part of the process, I'd suggest that again.

One other suggestion, another cruise I'm booked on has decided to compile all of our information into a Yahoo Group. It's working really really well and that way we (as a group) has control over who can/can't see the information we share within the group as far as cabin numbers, emails, etc. I have two little girls and the internet is a freaky place.

 

[krdisneybound]

Great ----------------

sounds great to me - have to tell all our family and friends not to call on the 17th until we give the OK - have to keep the phone lines open

Another past member cruiser checking in. I was on 03, 05 and 06 and boycotted 07 because of the ridiculous booking procedure.

That said, we're on the fence for 07 now. At first I flat out said no, we're FL residents and can cruise twice for the price of this one cruise with a FL resident discount, but there's something about member cruises that sucks me right back in.

I was the coordinator for the Cafepress store for the SSMC06 shirts and that worked really well for that group, since Kay is recommending everyone being a part of the process, I'd suggest that again.

One other suggestion, another cruise I'm booked on has decided to compile all of our information into a Yahoo Group. It's working really really well and that way we (as a group) has control over who can/can't see the information we share within the group as far as cabin numbers, emails, etc. I have two little girls and the internet is a freaky place.

 

[alikat99]

Well, I haven't made my decision about SSMC08 yet, but it's VERY tempting with all of my friends considering going!! I just might be pursueded!!!

 

[CarolAnnC]

We are also seriously considering doing this cruise. We were on the first DVC Member Cruise 2003 and that is where I bought my BCV points, so it is dangerous for me, LOL.

After we get a couple of items ironed out, we will give the official YAY! Hoping to decide by end of this weekend.

 

[krdisneybound]

Glad to see that everyone is thinking about the cruise.

The entertainment and Legends were great this year. Don't know how they are going to top it, but I know they will.

Have a great Saturday everyone.

 

[acourtwdw]

Subbing and might be changing our minds about going. If we ask our family if they could live without us for those days we might just be suckered back into the DVC cruise. We will have to do cash not points and waitlist (right now, not enough of either with just getting back from 14 days at WDW).

Annette

 

[seaulater]

COME ON EVERYONE!

It would be great to have a "Disboards DVC Member Cruise Reunion" and have everyone back on board.

Now............where is Gail and John Travolta (you know.....hey sea slaughter.......)

 

[krdisneybound]

OK Annette - now you are putting a smile on my face - what can I do or say to you?? The Price is Right -

Subbing and might be changing our minds about going. If we ask our family if they could live without us for those days we might just be suckered back into the DVC cruise. We will have to do cash not points and waitlist (right now, not enough of either with just getting back from 14 days at WDW).

Annette

 

[krdisneybound]

good morning, Linda

I am totally relaxing today and tomorrow - honestly !!!

Hope you do the same

COME ON EVERYONE!

It would be great to have a "Disboards DVC Member Cruise Reunion" and have everyone back on board.

Now............where is Gail and John Travolta (you know.....hey sea slaughter.......)