12/26/2009 - 1/2/2010 Magical New Year's Eve Cruise!

[mdwings]

Hey fellow cruisers! I hate to identify a problem and then not lend myself to being part of the solution but here I go. "MN" took the lead on this thread but is no longer going on this cruise. We need someone to step in to manage "who's coming with us" and start up a Fish Extender list (names, room numbers, age, gender; private and off of the boards works great through private messaging or e-mail). I would do it but I am on a different kind of "cruise" (Navy deployment) so my connectivity is sporadic and unreliable so I am not the best choice. Hopefully someone with experience doing it will step in. If not, I will help someone new with as much information as I can.

I hate to throw that out and then take myself off of the ballot .

Let me know if I can help someone grab the helm and steer the ship .

 

[PE_TCR]

I'd like to help out in any way I can. I just don't know what to do really. This will be our seond cruise. We did the 3 day a week ago and since it was so short there wasn't much of a meet/FE deal or anything. I will be more than happy to do whatever I can. I will just need some guidance. If someone wants to lend some assistance I will do what I can. Otherwise I will be able to help with whatever I can.

 

[JOHNHORAZ]

Heyy guyss hows evey1 doinn cant wait=]

 

[HFC1969]

My count down clock shows 199 are we under 200 days??

We are swamped with Summer activities. Looking forward to Fall try and get to WDW...

 

[PE_TCR]

Anyone on here on facebook?

 

[HFC1969]

My count down clock shows 189 days...

FYI SWA will release their flight booking days June 30... The rush is on!

 

[SnowWhite2]

OK, folks this is absolutely pathetic that we don't have more going on with this cruise meet thread. I've done several cruises, have attended a few Dis Meets and been part of a few fish extender exchanges. We are less than 6 months away so let's start planning.

I have been on a cruise thread where we had a Yahoo group that was by invitation only where we could share cabin information and more personal stuff where you don't want the whole internet able to see it. I don't know how to set up a Yahoo group and I had my kid set up my Facebook account and have never gotten back on it. Amazingly, I used to write software for a living but I've become one of those people who asks their kid to program and operate electronic devices.

I'm up to creating either one or setting up another system. Any ideas? I will create this group over the 4th of July weekend so please voice opinions by July 3.

Also, please think about when you would be up to having our first Dis Meet. Some ideas with pros and cons:
1. Around 3 pm in a lounge - eveyone is getting on board and all excited about their trip. SOme may be getting to the port late and some will be trying to unpack and find their way around the boat.
2. During the sailaway party - it can be hard to find a spot acceptable to everyone. Some kids and families like to be in the middle of the activies and it is hard to move on deck 9.
3. Between dinner seatings around 7:45 - could be rushed due to first night activities meeting your servers, getting to the show.
4. At a lounge after late dinner - this puts it at 10:15 and can be too late for some.

Just a warning...I'm not very outgoing and talkative unless I really know you or I'm really comfortable in a situation. But having a fun Dis Group can make a cruise that much more exciting.

 

[HFC1969]

We did the fish exchange on the 08 Christmas cruise...

Put us down again if you want. I can put together a list on excel if you guys want for the fish finder exchange.


I must warn you though.. We get on the ship eat lunch and head to the goofy pool.. Mrs hfc1969 lays out while I try and drown DS or is it the other way around... usually stay there til they kick us out to get ready for the sail away party.

08 Christmas was kinda funny.... the ship had to wait for a family. As the singers were singing and waving... we were still tied up... The show ended and everyone left... we finally took off about 30 min late..

 

[oklamomof4boys]

OK, folks this is absolutely pathetic that we don't have more going on with this cruise meet thread. I've done several cruises, have attended a few Dis Meets and been part of a few fish extender exchanges. We are less than 6 months away so let's start planning.

I have been on a cruise thread where we had a Yahoo group that was by invitation only where we could share cabin information and more personal stuff where you don't want the whole internet able to see it. I don't know how to set up a Yahoo group and I had my kid set up my Facebook account and have never gotten back on it. Amazingly, I used to write software for a living but I've become one of those people who asks their kid to program and operate electronic devices.

I'm up to creating either one or setting up another system. Any ideas? I will create this group over the 4th of July weekend so please voice opinions by July 3.

Also, please think about when you would be up to having our first Dis Meet. Some ideas with pros and cons:
1. Around 3 pm in a lounge - eveyone is getting on board and all excited about their trip. SOme may be getting to the port late and some will be trying to unpack and find their way around the boat.
2. During the sailaway party - it can be hard to find a spot acceptable to everyone. Some kids and families like to be in the middle of the activies and it is hard to move on deck 9.
3. Between dinner seatings around 7:45 - could be rushed due to first night activities meeting your servers, getting to the show.
4. At a lounge after late dinner - this puts it at 10:15 and can be too late for some.

Just a warning...I'm not very outgoing and talkative unless I really know you or I'm really comfortable in a situation. But having a fun Dis Group can make a cruise that much more exciting.

This is only our second cruise and we've never done a meet but we are up for it. We could probably do any of those times- we get to the port early, don't like to be in the middle of everything during the sailaway party and 10:15 isn't too late for us. I'm like you, kind of shy until I'm comfortable or kind of know people.

 

[mdwings]

I just wish I could be more involved. I don't have reliable connectivity at the moment (and for at least a couple more weeks) but I will be glad to pitch in when I get back home. Here is our roll call again:

Add mdwings and the family to your list:
DH, DW, DD-7, DD-5 (by then), DFIL , DMIL

Thanks ahead of time to everyone who is going to put in the time and effort to plan and participate in helping make my family's time just that much more fun.

 

[HFC1969]

ok folks...

I will step up... even though Im not sure our room # yet..


I will start the Excel spreadsheet..

send them mike@welladjustedraceteam.com

We are me, DW & DS 9 for now...

 

[E&BMom]

I was wondering if people would start talking on the thread. I'm glad to see people are now!!

We are still going. We just bought our plane tickets!! We are flying down the 23rd and staying at the Poly until the cruise. We are very excited!!

We are DH, myself, DD 151/2 and DS 12. Can't wait to meet everyone. We are up for a meet. Anytime would work for us.

Hope we keep the thread up and moving!!

 

[HFC1969]

We are so pumped...


We even started debating on which Christmas Cruise for 2010... Definately thinking about the 11 day...

Still thinking about running down for the Michey's Not so Scarry Party in Oct also...


My offer still stands if we need a Fish list put together...

 

[PE_TCR]

OK. I have been in contact with SnowWhite2 and I have a facebook group set up. If you don't have a facebook account it is a piece of cake to set up. Send me a PM on here or facebook and I will invite you to the group. My name is Brian Marx. I live in Milwaukee. Feel free to add me as a friend. Hope to get this rolling! Hope to hear from you all soon!

 

[HFC1969]

Brian... your family is on the list.

What do I need to put on the Fish Extender spreadsheet? I have names, room #, children #, you guys tell me.

I will have the Mrs join the group on Face Book tonight if she gets home intime.

 

[PE_TCR]

The name of the facebook group is:
Welcome in 2010 on the Disney Magic

 

[E&BMom]

I joined the facebook group!! Now there are two whole members!! Hopefully more people join.

I'm on the fence about the fish extender. Has anyone done it before?? Is is a lot of work?? Also I am NOT creative at all so thinking of little gifts is a HUGE ordeal for me! Let me know your thoughts.

Anyone have any fun summer vacations planned?? We are leaving for Switzerland soon for 2 weeks. I have never been to Europe so we are pretty excited.

Ok now it's someone elses turn to chat!!

 

[D-La]

We are so pumped...


We even started debating on which Christmas Cruise for 2010... Definately thinking about the 11 day...

Still thinking about running down for the Michey's Not so Scarry Party in Oct also...


My offer still stands if we need a Fish list put together...

Ummm who's "Michey?"

 

[mdwings]

the "Welcome in 2010 on the Disney Magic" Facebook group. It looks like the total was up to three members prior to my request.

We did a mini-FE on the 4-day portion of the land/sea trip we did last New Year (spent the 31st/1st traveling with the kids). We had a little bit of a downer because the FE we ordered didn't arrive at our house in time and when we had it forwarded to the resort (AKL) the couldn't find it before we had to get to the port. The FE was pretty low key when we did it. I look forward to see and hear everyone's ideas on how we will do ours. For those who worry about creativity or cost (or both), there are plenty of awesome posts on how to participate without stressing out or going broke. My girls loved getting little surprises when we left or came back to the room. It was great to see their eyes light up over small nicknacks as much as they would have over the most expensive WDW/DCL toy.

 

[PE_TCR]

The group is up to 4 people now. Who else wants in?