2007 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC07 - October 21, 2007

[PKK/MJK]

Well, I'm quite happy now!! The DVC lady this morning definitely assigned me rooms 6098 and 6100--and said they were connecting--which I later saw they weren't. When I went on the Disney Cruise Line site and checked our ressie, it said we had rooms 6100 and 6102--so we are adjoining/connecting. It wasn't that big a deal--but for some reason knowing that someone spotted the error and fixed it made me very happy! So glad I checked the ressie on-line.

 

[JOANNEL]

We has 6100 on the Magic this September. It did have a connecting door. I am not sure which side. I am glad you are with the people in the next room. Our neighbors were so loud!!. Their kids screamed all afternoon.

It's a great location. You will love it.

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning Member Cruisers! ​

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We sail in 45 weeks!​

This little weekly countdown is something I've done on our other cruise threads. I hope you enjoy it!

 

[socks68]

Hi everyone, we were able to book yesterday also. It will be our third member cruise. I'll be traveling with my sister and the friend who joined us last year for a girls only trip. We are booked in 5648.

 

[WDWLVR]

Hi Rose! Glad to hear you guys are going again. Now you have to promise to watch your step this time and not twist an ankle again!

 

[socks68]

Hi Rose! Glad to hear you guys are going again. Now you have to promise to watch your step this time and not twist an ankle again!

Thanks Mary. I am avoiding all stairs and the pools this time. I've hurt an ankle in WDW and on DCL. I figure my luck will hold until the next time I get to DL.

 

[cobbler]

Question for all you former DVC cruisers.

Is there a benefit to chosing the early dining seating as opposed to the late dining? I chose the late dining and just now wondered if we might miss out on any shows / things to do.

And if I do decide to change to an earlier dining, is there a penelty for doing so? Or can I not change it?

Thanks

 

[cherylp3]

the only difference was this year was Bingo times seemed more geared for the late seating times. The only problem you may have is if early seating is full you may need to waitlist it.

 

[WDWLVR]

Question for all you former DVC cruisers.

Is there a benefit to chosing the early dining seating as opposed to the late dining? I chose the late dining and just now wondered if we might miss out on any shows / things to do.

And if I do decide to change to an earlier dining, is there a penelty for doing so? Or can I not change it?

Thanks

As far as shows both seatings get the same ones. Early dining sees the show after dinner (while late seating is eating) and late seating sees the shows before dinner (while early seating is eating).

On most cruises early (or main seating as it is also called) usually fills up first but since Member Cruises usually have more adults than kids that isn't always the case.

I'd say if you want early dining to call and request it now.

 

[tinytink]

As far as shows both seatings get the same ones. Early dining sees the show after dinner (while late seating is eating) and late seating sees the shows before dinner (while early seating is eating).

On most cruises early (or main seating as it is also called) usually fills up first but since Member Cruises usually have more adults than kids that isn't always the case.

I'd say if you want early dining to call and request it now.

Another question for all those former DVC Cruisers...

Do they still have a pirate party and all the same stuff they usually have?

I am going to have to catch up on my reading and finish reading the 2006 trip report.

 

[krdisneybound]

Question for all you former DVC cruisers.
Is there a benefit to chosing the early dining seating as opposed to the late dining? I chose the late dining and just now wondered if we might miss out on any shows / things to do.
And if I do decide to change to an earlier dining, is there a penelty for doing so? Or can I not change it?
Thanks

If you are used to eating late, the late dining would be better for you. Late dining is usually over by about 10 pm. You won't miss the shows 'cause you can see them before you eat.

If you are used to eating early, it would be best to call and change it right away or at least get on the waitlist.

 

[socks68]

If you are used to eating early, it would be best to call and change it right away or at least get on the waitlist.

We were on hold from 9am to 10:20 when I hung up and then through right away. By that time we were told late dining was all that was available. If you call now you can get waitlisted for early dining.

 

[JOANNEL]

We are ealrly eaters, but I like late seating. You can enjoy the pool and sun a little longer. The only thing that really stinks is the character lines. They are really long before dinner and the characters are gone after dinner.

Have a good Monday.

 

[WDWLVR]

Another question for all those former DVC Cruisers...

Do they still have a pirate party and all the same stuff they usually have?

I am going to have to catch up on my reading and finish reading the 2006 trip report.

Yep we still had a pirate party. On strange thing is that it was the same night as the Golden Mickey's. So Mickey was in his formal attire in our pirate picture. There is one special night show (at least based on the past 3) with a concert. Over the years we've had Andrea McArdle, Susan Egan and Jodi Benson/Jennifer Hudson. Can't wait to see what they have planned for 2007!

 

[WDWLVR]

Last cruise we did a photo gallery where members could see those who they were sailing with, when and where they joined DVC and their cabin numbers. We also did a mini navigator that we gave out on the cruise that listed cabn numbers for our members. We also last year listed birthdays and anniversaries. One of our members took on the task of posting the birthday/anniversary wishes in the thread. (Yes we have a birthday board here on the DIS but if you haven't registered your birthday they won't know about it, plus this way we can say happy birthday to the spouses and kids as well as anniversary wishes.) If anyone wants to take on this task I'm sure the group would enjoy it.


We do ask that you let us know up front if you want to be part of the buttons and mini-navigator. For real names we are asking for full names but will only post your first name on the grid. Tell us what name you want on your button and buttons are for everyone - not just the DIS members of your family. There is no cost for the buttons. They are gift from Mark and myself to our fellow cruisers. Really just a way for fellow DISers to recognize each other.

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So please send the following information to member2007@monorailgreen.info
Please put 2007 Member Cruise in the subject line.

Edited to add - please use this special e-mail address as it will keep all info in one place. We also found out the link went to our old one but it has now been fixed.

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  [*]Dis name of anyone in your party that has one.(required)
  [*]Real names of eveyone in your party (first and last)(required)
  [*]Cabin number(required- request if you don't want it published)
  [*]Birthdays of everyone in your party (optional)
  [*]Anniversary date (optional)
  [*]Year you bought into DVC and where you own (optional)
  [*]Early/late seating(optional)
  [*]Where you are staying the night before the cruise? (not for the grid on the web page but so we can try and coordinate a DIS meet the night before)
  [*]Button? yes or no (specify who is getting one- be detailed!)
  [*]Photo (.jpg or .gif please)
  [*]How many times have you cruised DCL before? (so we can figure out our total experience per Jay's suggestion)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Please note that you can send us info for the buttons and still not be listed on the web page if you prefer. We have found however that many like the photo gallery as a way to "meet" each other before the cruise.

 

[WDWLVR]

One last post this morning. For those of you new to the cruise forums the cruise meets threads are a place to get to know each other. As such they can get a little off topic. In the past we've sometimes posted "getting to know you questions" so we can all get to know each other before the cruise. Of course the thread is also a great place to ask questions and options from those who have cruised before. Post a little, post a lot, but please post so we can get to know you!

 

[jemiaule]

If you are used to eating late, the late dining would be better for you. Late dining is usually over by about 10 pm. You won't miss the shows 'cause you can see them before you eat.

If you are used to eating early, it would be best to call and change it right away or at least get on the waitlist.

We chose the late dining. We are in California and my tummy can never get used to the time difference in Florida. As it is eating at "5:00pm tummy time" (8:00pm eastern) will be a bit rough since we usually dine at home around 6:30-7:00.

Does the early dining usually fill up faster than the late dining?

 

[seaulater]

Hi,
we are booked on this cruise,our first cruise since the MAy 2005 Panama crossing.

Ashley & Karen
London England

Hi Ashley and Karen! It will be so great cruising with you again! Can't wait!
Talk to you soon!

 

[WDWLVR]

Linda - wanted to pass along a hello to you from Lisa (TKD Lisa). Mark and I ran into her on the Boardwalk while we were down at WDW this past week. She was asking about a number of the 2004 10 day cruisers and asked about you. I told her you were doing the Member Cruise and I would pass on her hello to you.

 

[krdisneybound]

Glad to see you back home safely, Linda - hope your w/end in NY was wonderful.

Hi Ashley and Karen. Glad you are on the member cruise with us