WELCOME CRUISERS!
Getting to know all of you DISers before the cruise helps make the cruise more enjoyable.
Here is some information I found on another Dis site for
DCL cruises that I thought may be helpful to those on our cruise.
MAGNETS
Milliepie and tjbaggott do great custom magnet work and can be found on the magnet threads on Dis boards.
Cruise magnet graphics can be found on this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2440038
STATEROOM ASSIGNMENTS
(Could be very helpful for those to participate in the Fish Extender Exchange (FE))
DECK 1
DECK 2
DECK 5
DECK 6
DECK 7
DECK 8
DECK 9
DECK 10
DECK 11
DECK 12
FISH EXTENDER EXCHANGE SIGN UP:
We will need to have a person to lead up the Fish Extender (FE) program to get the following information organized for the group.
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.
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?" The 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!
One 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. From interior pictures posted of the Dream the Fish Extenders look very much like the ones on the Magic and the Wonder, but we will not know for sure until January 2011 when guests start sailing on the Dream and post back information for others on these boards.
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=1980639
DIS MEET
DIS Meet - Sailing Day:
Time and place to be determined at a later date.
Possible meeting places on the Dream for a meet and Greet:
Deck 3 Lobby Bon Voyage Bar
Deck 14 Outlook Bar
Deck 4 Vista Cafe
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
Two Palms Webcam
Ron Jon Resort Webcam
Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral Webcam
Raddison's Webcam
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 cruise line to ensure you have the appropriate documents for the stops youll be making on your cruise.
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:
4 day Cruise on day 3 Tuesday
Castaway Cay
7 day Cruise on day 4 Tuesday St. Marteen
(Information as of December 2010 and is subject to change)
