11/14/09 - Special Western - 2 CC stops

[binky1]

WOOHOOO!!!! We're going

All it took to convince my DH was for my BIL to say he would bring his family and we are booked on the Double Dip!!

This will be our second Disney Cruise and I can't wait!! I'm looking forward to getting to know you all. Anybody up for fish extenders?!?!?!?

It will be me Lisa, DH, DD who will turn 9 on Castaway Cay, DD4, BIL, SIL, DD9 and DD7 (all at time of cruise).

Talk to you all soon!!

 

[PixiePop]

WOOHOOO!!!! We're going

All it took to convince my DH was for my BIL to say he would bring his family and we are booked on the Double Dip!!

This will be our second Disney Cruise and I can't wait!! I'm looking forward to getting to know you all. Anybody up for fish extenders?!?!?!?

It will be me Lisa, DH, DD who will turn 9 on Castaway Cay, DD4, BIL, SIL, DD9 and DD7 (all at time of cruise).

Talk to you all soon!!

Could someone explain fish extenders to me? I have no idea what it means.

Thanks

 

[binky1]

Hi,
Here's a good website that explains exactly what it is:
http://lisalovesdisney.com/Fish Extender.html

It's just a fun way to say hi to fellow DISers. Some people leave things that reflect where they are from. A running thread DIS thread joked about leaving cheese steak from Philly (a joke, people, a joke!).

It is a beautiful warm day here.

Cheers everyone,

 

[GammaRee]

Hey everyone!
PixiePop - FE's are a lot like Secret Santa gift holders. The idea is to leave a little treat or fun surprise for your fellow cruisers. The FE's themselves can be simple or elaborate. They are wall pockets that hang on the fish that has the room number.
I like to sew and I've made a couple of wall pocket holders as FE's just for fun for my October 2008 trip. I'm having so much fun with the idea already and it's quite a while until THAT cruise!
I've been collecting little trinkets and post-season toys (like easter eggs filled with tattoos or stickers) so my granddaughter & I can sneak them in everyone's fish extender. If I can find a way to get some pencils monogrammed with the cruise logo I might get some of those to pass out to the older kids. (Do the tweens even use pencils any more?)

 

[binky1]

I found another thread re fish extenders - check out post #81 in http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607&page=6

You don't need to be able to sew to make one - some people even used paper craft bags. I just think a Secret Santa is just one more way to spread the "magic"!

Did I mention that I suffer from OCPD - Obsessive Compulsive Planning Disorder?!?!?

Take care everyone!

 

[binky1]

Hi everyone,
I hope I'm not stepping on anybody's toes but I'm working on getting us a Double Dip logo.

I'll keep you posted.

Cheers,

 

[Fizzgig]

Sounds great to me!

 

[DutchsMommy]

Hello! We (OK, so it's just me at this point ) are thinking of booking the Double Dip. We've been on a 4 night and an Eastern and DH wants to try a Western but we love CC so I think this might be right up our alley. We have a 6 yo DS who would be 7 when we sail. He loved our last cruises and can't wait to spend all his time in the Lab. We are also DVC members, but it looks to me like a better deal to use our points to pass the time between now and the cruise at WDW and keep an eye out for deals on the cruise. Can I ask if folks used Dreams Unlimited to book? They seem to have a pretty good deal for the Cat 10. We were actually lucky enough to sail our last Eastern in a Cat 3 but there is no way I am spending the $$ for this trip so I figure as long as we have a bed we will be happy If anyone has any ideas on a good place to get a deal I am 'all ears'

Will post back if I can convince DH - wish me luck LOL

 

[binky1]

Oh, you MUST book this one. We've been on a Western before (in a Cat 3) which we loved but same thing, there's no way we can afford that again (besides my MIL footed the bill). It took me some hard work as well but I think the 2 stops at CC finally convinced DH.

We used Dreams Unlimited and as a fellow Canadian, I can tell you that we have not had any problems in dealing with them.

So, please, please, come along - the more the merrier!!

 

[smye1stdisneycruise]

Hey Guys!

Dutchesmommy you must convince your DH to book! Our family DH(48),DD(8) and me (38) at time of cruise booked with Dreams Unlimited as well. We booked a category 12 (more money to spend on excursions and shopping) and our total was $2375.00 US. This is cheaper than our previous cruise and we get a $100.00 ship credit and the dollar is at a much better rate! We have convinced a couple of our friends to book the same cruise so we are hoping the kids will occupy eachother in the club and there will be more adult time!! I did not even get to see Serenity Bay Last time! I vow this will not happen again. Hope to meet you there!

 

[gomagic]

I just booked this cruise for me and my mom and it sounds really great. We'll actually be taking our first Disney cruise in March 2009 and then this one later in the year and we can't wait.

 

[binky1]

You will love it!! Lucky you - 2 cruises in one year!!

 

[gomagic]

Thanks, I'm sure we will. As for 2 cruises in one year, my mom is at a point in her life where she if she can do it she is going to. In her job(retired nurse and now a full time paramedic) she has watched too many people put off doing what they have wanted to do only to not be able to for various reasons. Right now she just wants to enjoy life to it's fullest and I can't say I blame her. I just feel lucky to be able to enjoy the time with her.

 

[Justthe8ofus]

We booked this one while onboard last week. We did a western so this cruise will be the same but with CC instead of Key West (yeah!). I have been to Key West twice and have not enjoyed either visit. CC has been our favorite stop on both of our DCL cruises so we are looking forward to an extra day there. It's going to be a long wait! I have never cruised in November so I hope the weather is nice. I also wonder if there will be special excursions for the double dip.

 

[Fizzgig]

We booked this one while onboard last week. We did a western so this cruise will be the same but with CC instead of Key West (yeah!). I have been to Key West twice and have not enjoyed either visit. CC has been our favorite stop on both of our DCL cruises so we are looking forward to an extra day there. It's going to be a long wait! I have never cruised in November so I hope the weather is nice. I also wonder if there will be special excursions for the double dip.

Are you following me??? What amazing weather we had, huh?

 

[Justthe8ofus]

Are you following me??? What amazing weather we had, huh?

lol. Yes the weather was fantastic! We also enjoyed the extra time in Cozumel. The only thing I didn't like was our cabins. We had 2638 and 2640. They were very noisy!!(engine or something) I do not recommend these to anyone. We booked 2 cat 8s on deck 7 for this cruise.

 

[Fizzgig]

lol. Yes the weather was fantastic! We also enjoyed the extra time in Cozumel. The only thing I didn't like was our cabins. We had 2638 and 2640. They were very noisy!!(engine or something) I do not recommend these to anyone. We booked 2 cat 8s on deck 7 for this cruise.

Deck 7 was verrrry verrrry nice! We're going to try out Cat 6's on this cruise, but our next cruise we have a Cat 5 and a Cat 12 (I think--may be an 11) for my mom.

 

[Travelbee]

We were on the April 26-May 3 Eastern and booked this while onboard. Don't know how we can wait 18 months! It'll be me, my husband and my daughter who will turn 7 during the cruise (11/17).

 

[Justthe8ofus]

Deck 7 was verrrry verrrry nice! We're going to try out Cat 6's on this cruise, but our next cruise we have a Cat 5 and a Cat 12 (I think--may be an 11) for my mom.

We had booked 2 cat 9s on deck 2 last year and we were upgraded to 2 balconies on deck 7. I guess we thought book the same cabins again and hope for the best lol. We aren't taking any chances for this one. We were thinking of putting my mom in an inside cabin across the hall too. We haven't decided on that one yet.

 

[Justthe8ofus]

We were on the April 26-May 3 Eastern and booked this while onboard. Don't know how we can wait 18 months! It'll be me, my husband and my daughter who will turn 7 during the cruise (11/17).

I know 18 months. I don't even like to write or say that out loud. On the bright side we should be able to book for the new ships by then!

Did you like the Eastern? We did the Eastern last year. I did miss the third sea day on the Western. With having CC instead of Key West I think we will be happier.