2006 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC06 - October 22, 2006 Part 2
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WDWLVR
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Sandy - DVC hosted a party at Pleasure Island that I believe started at 5 pm (instead of 7 pm which is the usual time). It was open to all DVC Members much like the Merry Member Mixers and Summer Block Parties. You showed your DVC card and got a wristband. You were then free to stay in Pleasure Island for the night when it opened at its regular time for the rest of the guests. They had a couple of the clubs open and even did 2 early shows in the Comedy Warehouse.
The problem, at least for us, was that with the rain we were forced indoors. It was very cold in the venues and very very noisy. We stayed at Manequins (I think that is the name) for a while, then over to Comedy Warehouse. We then left.
There was also a Pirates Treasure Hunt that was available for a cost (sorry we didn't do it so I don't remember what the cost was).
I don't know but we just didn't enjoy it that much. I guess partly because we were tired and partly because of the noise. We did the Merry Member Mixer in December of 2004 and really really enjoyed that.
Not sure if DVC will do something the night before again or not. They didn't in 2003.
The problem, at least for us, was that with the rain we were forced indoors. It was very cold in the venues and very very noisy. We stayed at Manequins (I think that is the name) for a while, then over to Comedy Warehouse. We then left.
There was also a Pirates Treasure Hunt that was available for a cost (sorry we didn't do it so I don't remember what the cost was).
I don't know but we just didn't enjoy it that much. I guess partly because we were tired and partly because of the noise. We did the Merry Member Mixer in December of 2004 and really really enjoyed that.
Not sure if DVC will do something the night before again or not. They didn't in 2003.
alikat99
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Ok, so I've been thinking about this pre-cruise DVC stuff all day today (like I didn't have anything else to do, HUH???). Anyway, if I'm thinking practically, I think that DVC will not do a private MNSSHP, as much as a lot of us would like it. The night before the cruise is a Saturday night. I think that it would be WAY too expensive for WDW to give up a Sat night at the MK for DVC. Typically, MNSSHP is held on Sundays, Tuesday, Thursdays and sometimes Fridays, which I would guess are less busy nights. Just a thought! While it would be cool, I just don't think that it's actually practical!
I'm guessing that if DVC decides to do anything, it will be a low key event, similar to the PI one. Now, I was thinking that if they did do something the morning of the cruise at the port, it would be cool to have drinks and cookies & pastries in the terminal while we all wait to board the ship. I mean, sure, we're all going to be pigging out at the buffet once we get onboard. But, it would be something.
I guess what I'm saying is that I'm not expecting a HUGE production pre-cruise from DVC. But, I certainly wouldn't be opposed to it if they decided to do something.
I'm guessing that if DVC decides to do anything, it will be a low key event, similar to the PI one. Now, I was thinking that if they did do something the morning of the cruise at the port, it would be cool to have drinks and cookies & pastries in the terminal while we all wait to board the ship. I mean, sure, we're all going to be pigging out at the buffet once we get onboard. But, it would be something.
I guess what I'm saying is that I'm not expecting a HUGE production pre-cruise from DVC. But, I certainly wouldn't be opposed to it if they decided to do something.
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Typical me, I'm with Amy on this one. 
I guess when I said way back when I'd think DVC should have our own private MNSSHP, I wasn't actually expecting it. Kinda like when you are a little kid and say you want a pony. I mean, at least living in NYC I never in a million years ever dreamed I'd get a pony. I just wanted one.
Now as for asking DVC for stuff, I'll just add my two cents here. I don't think it's wrong or bad for any of us to say here Hey DVC, I want a pony or a MNSSHP or whatever, here on the DIS. I mean yes, we all know they read here, but the way I see it, if they are coming here to see what we say or think, we should be able to say what we think. I don't see the harm is saying here in a post can we get some info, an email, a carrier pigeon note, whatever either. Even if they don't make themselves known to us, if they come here and read our thread they are inadvertanly asking for our feedback.
What I do completely 100% disagree with is if a person corners a DVC person saying we (meaning a collective we, the DISers on the DVC cruise) want this, that or something. I don't like the idea of prompting them for insider information or any special treatment. I, for one, do not want to have a label on me as she's one of those annoying, harrassing people who drove us crazy for info just because someone uses our group from the DIS as a general reference. I just don't want us to get a bad rep.
So, the way I feel is there is a fine line with this whole info bit. I don't necessarily think Julie (sorry, I'm using you as an example because you were the last one who asked!) is out of line or place to post here that she's like some more info from DVC. I would think it was wrong if someone had some poor DVC CM in a corner, staring him down, telling him because their a DVC owner they deserve this info and come to the DIS and be our friends. I agree with Mark 100% when he said that if DVC wants to befriend us, they know we are out here. If they choose to do so, they will be welcome with open arms, but that doesn't mean we need to agressively hunt someone down to be our friend.
I guess when I said way back when I'd think DVC should have our own private MNSSHP, I wasn't actually expecting it. Kinda like when you are a little kid and say you want a pony. I mean, at least living in NYC I never in a million years ever dreamed I'd get a pony. I just wanted one. Now as for asking DVC for stuff, I'll just add my two cents here. I don't think it's wrong or bad for any of us to say here Hey DVC, I want a pony or a MNSSHP or whatever, here on the DIS. I mean yes, we all know they read here, but the way I see it, if they are coming here to see what we say or think, we should be able to say what we think. I don't see the harm is saying here in a post can we get some info, an email, a carrier pigeon note, whatever either. Even if they don't make themselves known to us, if they come here and read our thread they are inadvertanly asking for our feedback.
What I do completely 100% disagree with is if a person corners a DVC person saying we (meaning a collective we, the DISers on the DVC cruise) want this, that or something. I don't like the idea of prompting them for insider information or any special treatment. I, for one, do not want to have a label on me as she's one of those annoying, harrassing people who drove us crazy for info just because someone uses our group from the DIS as a general reference. I just don't want us to get a bad rep.
So, the way I feel is there is a fine line with this whole info bit. I don't necessarily think Julie (sorry, I'm using you as an example because you were the last one who asked!) is out of line or place to post here that she's like some more info from DVC. I would think it was wrong if someone had some poor DVC CM in a corner, staring him down, telling him because their a DVC owner they deserve this info and come to the DIS and be our friends. I agree with Mark 100% when he said that if DVC wants to befriend us, they know we are out here. If they choose to do so, they will be welcome with open arms, but that doesn't mean we need to agressively hunt someone down to be our friend.
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I'm Back! 
We had a great trip. Got home about 7:30, ate and cleaned out my suitcase.
I have many pages to read up on, but just wanted to check in.
Cindy wasn't so lucky with her flight. She left SSR about 11:30 this morning for her 2:20 flight. When they got to the airport they saw that their flight had been delayed until 6:00/6:30. She's probably now just getting into Chicago. She did say that she will definitely check in here tomorrow if she isn't able to check in tonight.
We had a great trip. Got home about 7:30, ate and cleaned out my suitcase.
I have many pages to read up on, but just wanted to check in.
Cindy wasn't so lucky with her flight. She left SSR about 11:30 this morning for her 2:20 flight. When they got to the airport they saw that their flight had been delayed until 6:00/6:30. She's probably now just getting into Chicago. She did say that she will definitely check in here tomorrow if she isn't able to check in tonight.
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#1Mouse said:I'm Back!
We had a great trip. Got home about 7:30, ate and cleaned out my suitcase.
I have many pages to read up on, but just wanted to check in.
Cindy wasn't so lucky with her flight. She left SSR about 11:30 this morning for her 2:20 flight. When they got to the airport they saw that their flight had been delayed until 6:00/6:30. She's probably now just getting into Chicago. She did say that she will definitely check in here tomorrow if she isn't able to check in tonight.
Welcome Back Gail!
Glad to her your trip went well and made it home safely. I hope we hear from Cindy soon!
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Welcome back Gail!
LOL that's me I have a DVC exec cornered at home and am feeding them mickey macaronni and cheese
And just so those of you who don't know me understand, I've not contacted DVC in any way, haven't spoken to anyone, and really don't have Jim Lewis hanging out in the living room eating pizza. (He is a very cool dude and his family is very fun, but geez come on - lol he's in the kitchen instead ) We're just out to have a good time on the cruise. It's certainly costing enough points 
LOL
Having said all that I'm going to bow out of the thread for a while. It's stressful to be the "non target" for a few days and that's not me at all. I don't welcome the controversy and don't like to see those posts on a thread that is to be fun and exciting. I work more than 50 plus hours a week, have a volunteer positon that takes more than 10 hours a week am planning a disney wedding and have other obligations... I just come here to have fun and learn more about disney and the cruise ... not be stressed out.
To all the lurkers of the thread that are cruising with us - I can't wait to meet you and your family - it'ts going to be a grand time Please post - really, it's worth it in the end
Diana Lyn said:
LOL that's me I have a DVC exec cornered at home and am feeding them mickey macaronni and cheese
And just so those of you who don't know me understand, I've not contacted DVC in any way, haven't spoken to anyone, and really don't have Jim Lewis hanging out in the living room eating pizza. (He is a very cool dude and his family is very fun, but geez come on - lol he's in the kitchen instead
) We're just out to have a good time on the cruise. It's certainly costing enough points LOLHaving said all that I'm going to bow out of the thread for a while. It's stressful to be the "non target" for a few days and that's not me at all. I don't welcome the controversy and don't like to see those posts on a thread that is to be fun and exciting. I work more than 50 plus hours a week, have a volunteer positon that takes more than 10 hours a week am planning a disney wedding and have other obligations... I just come here to have fun and learn more about disney and the cruise ... not be stressed out.
To all the lurkers of the thread that are cruising with us - I can't wait to meet you and your family - it'ts going to be a grand time
Please post - really, it's worth it in the end
alikat99
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Hey Julie - I'm sorry to hear that you won't be around the thread. And, I certainly did not think that this was a "controversy".
I understand about your (and probably lots of others) need for more information regarding the cruise and pre or post cruise plans from DVC. But, as some others will attest to, I'm a go-with-the-flow kind of person. I know that most are not like me! I'm Switzerland! I'm just here to make sure that everyone is happy!!!
My previous posts were just to express that I am not necessarily in need of the info, because I'll just go with whatever happens. They were not meant to discount your need for the information. Heck, you're planning a wedding for right after the cruise, and I'm sure that your timetable is tight! And, the more info that you have ahead of time, is probably better!!!
And, my opinion that I wasn't that excited over the PI event, and if the same type of event happens this year, I'm not sure how long that we would actually attend. This certainly doesn't mean that I wouldn't like to see an event, or that others wouldn't enjoy the PI-type of event that took place last year. It's just that it wasn't my cup of tea.
I think that we all know that DVC will have great things planned for us. But, the anticipation is going to get the best of us sometimes!! And, I did love getting those emails once in a while, to heighten my excitement!!!
Don't go too far, Julie!!!
I understand about your (and probably lots of others) need for more information regarding the cruise and pre or post cruise plans from DVC. But, as some others will attest to, I'm a go-with-the-flow kind of person. I know that most are not like me! I'm Switzerland! I'm just here to make sure that everyone is happy!!!
My previous posts were just to express that I am not necessarily in need of the info, because I'll just go with whatever happens. They were not meant to discount your need for the information. Heck, you're planning a wedding for right after the cruise, and I'm sure that your timetable is tight! And, the more info that you have ahead of time, is probably better!!!
And, my opinion that I wasn't that excited over the PI event, and if the same type of event happens this year, I'm not sure how long that we would actually attend. This certainly doesn't mean that I wouldn't like to see an event, or that others wouldn't enjoy the PI-type of event that took place last year. It's just that it wasn't my cup of tea.
I think that we all know that DVC will have great things planned for us. But, the anticipation is going to get the best of us sometimes!! And, I did love getting those emails once in a while, to heighten my excitement!!!
Don't go too far, Julie!!!
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Good morning everyone!
Julie - please don't stop posting. Everyone's opinion is different and everyone's opinion is just as important.
BTW - when you do have Jim Lewis over for pizza serve him some sweet tea - he loves it!
Julie - please don't stop posting. Everyone's opinion is different and everyone's opinion is just as important.
BTW - when you do have Jim Lewis over for pizza serve him some sweet tea - he loves it!
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I have to say that I really like D. The design for the back of the shirt is great... I love it
Julie can I come over to have a talk with Jim too. I need to plan. I guess DVC just doesn't understand us overplanners. They don't understand that it is like torture for me not to know what is going to happen. Well maybe they do know and are really liking it.
I am so with you and I don't even have a wedding to plan. Please, please, please give us more information. We are now begging. 
I would love to have some kind of meeting after the cruise for our DIS group
Welcome back to reality Gail and Cindy. Sounds like you had a great trip.
Julie can I come over to have a talk with Jim too. I need to plan. I guess DVC just doesn't understand us overplanners. They don't understand that it is like torture for me not to know what is going to happen. Well maybe they do know and are really liking it.
I am so with you and I don't even have a wedding to plan. Please, please, please give us more information. We are now begging. I would love to have some kind of meeting after the cruise for our DIS groupWelcome back to reality Gail and Cindy. Sounds like you had a great trip.
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Welcome home Gail! 
I like all the designs so that's my vote!
Just had to post a link to a new picture my daughter surprised me with yesterday - yes, it's a picture of Christopher - with a present from his grandma!
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=17363&sort=2&cat=500&page=1
I like all the designs so that's my vote!
Just had to post a link to a new picture my daughter surprised me with yesterday - yes, it's a picture of Christopher - with a present from his grandma!
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=17363&sort=2&cat=500&page=1
WDWLVR
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iluvdisney said:Welcome home Gail!
I like all the designs so that's my vote!
Just had to post a link to a new picture my daughter surprised me with yesterday - yes, it's a picture of Christopher - with a present from his grandma!
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=17363&sort=2&cat=500&page=1
Awwww Mary that is so sweet! What a little cutie!
alikat99 said:
I have to say we were disappointed with the PI pre-cruise event too. We had a much better time dining with Chris & Amy at Ohanas afterwards than at PI itself......although I have to admit, my kids LOVE puddle slidding in the rain!
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