Welcome aboard the fourth incarnation of this thread!
The third thread is located here and if not locked, it will be locked soon
The second thread is located here and if not locked, it will be locked soon
There is a kids thread located here
We try to consolidate all the relevant planning information here
If you aren't on our mailing list or have questions about our group, feel free to pm me
We also chat every Friday night. If the DIS chat link above doesn't work, we will be found here
And I thought I was lost with the
, now this 
??? - explained
If you want to post the Pirates banner in your signature or get some cool door magnet designs, they are here.
Our website has lots of information about the ports, some summarized on the thread:
Cabo San Lucas Information
Puerto Vallarta Information
Some thoughts and plans for the cruise... (summarized on our website)
Official T-Shirts – Details click here
(Task Force Leader esteri)
We are putting together T-Shirts with the thread logo on the front and back, details and prices to be available shortly. The suggestion is to wear black for embarkation and white through the Panama Canal.
Pirates Wristbands – Mail order in May or June
May be mailed with T-Shirts. Click for more info.
Post card surprise mailing from DL before cruise
(TASK FORCE LEADER NEEDED)
Wouldn’t it be great to have your loving kids, spouse, friend, etc. receive a post card mailed from Disneyland in the weeks before the cruise?
Disneyland DIS meet in the days prior to the cruise
(Task Force Leader DisneyPilots – PM to participate)
Meet and greet fellow Pirates at Disneyland in the days leading up to the cruise. Have a chance to begin connecting names, faces and DIS id’s before we embark on our journey.
Charter bus/busses to pick up DISers from DL area hotels to take us to the port – PM SmeeCanada if interested
(Task Force Leaders - Grandma x3, Bellelinus, smeecanada)
This one is self-explanatory. Why worry about DCL transfers, taxis, limos, etc. We are looking to have a few stops at the Ho-Jo’s and Disneyland hotels to carry interested Pirates to the port. A brief stop at a grocery/liquor store is also being considered.
Room Tour – Sea Day Activity
(Task Force Leader A Litle Pixie Dust – PM to participate)
Ever wonder how the other ½ lives? Take a tour of Category 12 up through Category ?? cabins to see what they look like. Volunteers needed to organize and to host with their cabins.
Secret Mickey – Throughout the Cruise – PM eeyorelvr10 to participate(Task Force Leaders pbader and eeyorelvr10)
Couples, individuals and children can participate in a “Secret Mickey” gift exchange over the course of the trip. Each participant will give and get several small gifts (about 5 gifts, total $25-30). Near the end of the trip (last sea day), there will be a get together for all the Secret Mickey’s to reveal their identities.
Hawaiian Shirt Contest – Sea Day Activity (second or third sea day)
(Task Force Leader – Sarangel - PM to participate)
Gather with the Pirates and show off you craziest shirts and our panel of wenches, swabbies and pirates will select the best shirt. Winner will be awarded a Hawaiian shirt custom made by Sarangel (fine print: Winner to provide material and buttons.)
Grown Up Princesses – Sea Day Activity – PM got2travel or pdarrah for details
(Task Force Leaders got2travel and pdarrah)
Bring your tiara and gloves, on one of the formal or semi-formal nights, our lovely princesses will come to dinner in full regalia. If you would like to participate, pm Monica (got2travel) or Pamela (pdarrah) and they will keep you up to date on this fairy tale come true.
POTC Characters for Pirate Night – Pirate Night
(Group Activity – PM DisneyVegas1 for costuming advice)
Pirate night is fun, but with the Capt. Jack crew on board it will be spectacular! Imagine all of our Pirates dressed as the characters from POTC along with the DCL crew! Bring your cameras!
Wine & cheese social – Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS NEEDED)
Get together with the Pirates for some wine and cheese during one of the restful sea days.
Mickey Ice Cream Bar Speed Eating Challenge- Sea Day Activity
(Task Force Leader CaptainCrash - PM for info)
Warm up those eating skills, or is it cool them off? Either way, it’s a refreshing contest that everyone can sink their teeth into an ear? Come show your Mickey Ice Cream Bar eating prowess and your innocence while winning cool prizes (well, maybe just recognition as the winner).
PJ breakfast in Lumiere's - Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS NEEDED)
Admit it, there’s nothing better than lounging around on a lazy day in your pajamas! Well, here is your chance, join the pajama clad Pirates for breakfast in Lumiere’s.
Scrapbook swap- Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS NEEDED)
Scrappers alert! Come and share with fellow scrap booking Pirates
Fish Mail aka Fish extender gifting
(Fish Mail aka Fish extender planning and drinking committee -- bellelinus, micmse2003, castoff, tiggrbaby, captaincrash, magiroux, geffric, 4boons, goofyforlife, celestine, m&m's mom, Nutty4Disney, arlenesp - grab a barstool to participate....LOL)
Like to leave trinkets in other Pirates’ fish extenders? Sign up and get a list of where the Pirates are staying so you can travel around spreading a little pixie dust of your own.
Wench's tea - Sea Day Activity – Limited seating PM Grandma x3 for info and availability.
(Task Force Leader Grandma x3)
Join the ladies in Palo for a sophisticated Pirate tea.
Wench's brunch- Sea Day Activity – Limited seating PM Grandma x3 for info and availability.
(Task Force Leader Grandma x3)
Join the ladies in Palo for a sophisticated Pirate brunch.
Beer/Wine/Tequila/Martini Tastings (as a group) – e-mail to participate
(Task Force Leaders got2travel and MrsScooby)
Cabo Wabo Tequila and Fun – Group event
Before heading back to the ship, stop by Cabo’s hot spot, owned by Sammy Hagar for a shot of Tequila or just some fun with the Pirates
Pirate Zip-Lines – for more information, check the planning boards
Join fellow Pirates at the 1 p.m. Zip Line tour and fly high above the forest in a never to be forgotten adventure!
With such a short time in port, there are no group events planned at this time. Keep an eye on the threads for any changes.
Wear your white T-Shirt. More activities and details to be included in future newsletters.
As we get closer to the 90 day reservation mark, a possible non-DCL excursion may be explored. More activities and details to be included in future newsletters.
Pirate Snorkeling – for more information, check the planning boards
Join fellow Pirates on a non DCL excursion to snorkel, swing and barbeque in the clear waters of Aruba
Pirate Picture by the Dutchman – Castaway Cay
(Task Force Leader DisneyVegas1)
Early in the morning, the group will get together, in costume if possible, to have a group shot taken by Shutters in front of the Dutchman. Time and gathering location will be sent to the group at large once it’s finalized.
Castaway Cay Rugby Tournament – Castaway Cay
(Task Force Leader Darthrugby – PM is interested)
Learn cool terminology, get some exercise after two weeks of all you can eat sailing and have a great time with the Pirates Castaway Cay Rugby Tournament. This will take place on the beach.
PiratePass Photo CD/DVD and photo sharing website
In addition to your photos from Shutters, we will be putting together a CD or DVD of photos and sharing photos on a photo sharing website. Details to follow.
Panama Canal Webcams
If you want to alert friends, family and jealous co-workers to watch for you as we cruise through the Panama Canal, let them know the official webcam location is http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html.
Solo Cruisers
For those of us traveling solo or single parents or anyone who has a spouse that doesn't want to do Palo.
Let's link up for dinner one night. I don't know how to make it happen, but if anyone knows, can you tell me please? I'll also ask around. We might have to wait until we get on the ship. I don't think we can get the private dining room for dinner, but depending on interested maybe we can get 2 or 3 tables of 4??
Anyone interested please PM got2travel and she'll keep a list
Non-DCL Shore Excursions in Aruba, Puerto Vallarta and Cartagena
Currency in Mexico posts 1 2
Currency in Columbia 1 2
Currency in Aruba
Panama Canal Webcams
To see link click HERE.
Important Dates
05/04/2008 - 105 Day Excursion Window
05/19/2008 - 90 Day Excursion Window
06/03/2008 - 75 Day Excursion Window
Sunday August 17, 2008 Los Angeles - 4:00pm All aboard!
Monday August 18, 2008 At Sea
Tuesday August 19, 2008 Cabo San Lucas 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 Puerto Vallarta 9:30 a.m. 11:30 p.m.
Thursday August 21, 2008 At Sea
Friday August 22, 2008 Acapulco 6:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Saturday August 23, 2008 At Sea
Sunday August 24, 2008 At Sea
Monday August 25, 2008 Panama Canal
Tuesday August 26, 2008 Cartagena 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday August 27, 2008 At Sea
Thursday August 28, 2008 Aruba 7:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m.
Friday August 29, 2008 At Sea
Saturday August 30, 2008 At Sea
Sunday August 31, 2008 Castaway Cay 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Monday September 1, 2008 Port Canaveral 7:35 a.m. -
The third thread is located here and if not locked, it will be locked soon
The second thread is located here and if not locked, it will be locked soon
There is a kids thread located here
We try to consolidate all the relevant planning information here
If you aren't on our mailing list or have questions about our group, feel free to pm me
We also chat every Friday night. If the DIS chat link above doesn't work, we will be found here
And I thought I was lost with the
, now this ??? - explainedIf you want to post the Pirates banner in your signature or get some cool door magnet designs, they are here.
Our website has lots of information about the ports, some summarized on the thread:
Cabo San Lucas Information
Puerto Vallarta Information
Some thoughts and plans for the cruise... (summarized on our website)
Pre Cruise Events
Official T-Shirts – Details click here
(Task Force Leader esteri)
We are putting together T-Shirts with the thread logo on the front and back, details and prices to be available shortly. The suggestion is to wear black for embarkation and white through the Panama Canal.
Pirates Wristbands – Mail order in May or June
May be mailed with T-Shirts. Click for more info.
Post card surprise mailing from DL before cruise
(TASK FORCE LEADER NEEDED)
Wouldn’t it be great to have your loving kids, spouse, friend, etc. receive a post card mailed from Disneyland in the weeks before the cruise?
Disneyland DIS meet in the days prior to the cruise
(Task Force Leader DisneyPilots – PM to participate)
Meet and greet fellow Pirates at Disneyland in the days leading up to the cruise. Have a chance to begin connecting names, faces and DIS id’s before we embark on our journey.
Charter bus/busses to pick up DISers from DL area hotels to take us to the port – PM SmeeCanada if interested
(Task Force Leaders - Grandma x3, Bellelinus, smeecanada)
This one is self-explanatory. Why worry about DCL transfers, taxis, limos, etc. We are looking to have a few stops at the Ho-Jo’s and Disneyland hotels to carry interested Pirates to the port. A brief stop at a grocery/liquor store is also being considered.
Sea Day Events
Room Tour – Sea Day Activity
(Task Force Leader A Litle Pixie Dust – PM to participate)
Ever wonder how the other ½ lives? Take a tour of Category 12 up through Category ?? cabins to see what they look like. Volunteers needed to organize and to host with their cabins.
Secret Mickey – Throughout the Cruise – PM eeyorelvr10 to participate(Task Force Leaders pbader and eeyorelvr10)
Couples, individuals and children can participate in a “Secret Mickey” gift exchange over the course of the trip. Each participant will give and get several small gifts (about 5 gifts, total $25-30). Near the end of the trip (last sea day), there will be a get together for all the Secret Mickey’s to reveal their identities.
Hawaiian Shirt Contest – Sea Day Activity (second or third sea day)
(Task Force Leader – Sarangel - PM to participate)
Gather with the Pirates and show off you craziest shirts and our panel of wenches, swabbies and pirates will select the best shirt. Winner will be awarded a Hawaiian shirt custom made by Sarangel (fine print: Winner to provide material and buttons.)
Grown Up Princesses – Sea Day Activity – PM got2travel or pdarrah for details
(Task Force Leaders got2travel and pdarrah)
Bring your tiara and gloves, on one of the formal or semi-formal nights, our lovely princesses will come to dinner in full regalia. If you would like to participate, pm Monica (got2travel) or Pamela (pdarrah) and they will keep you up to date on this fairy tale come true.
POTC Characters for Pirate Night – Pirate Night
(Group Activity – PM DisneyVegas1 for costuming advice)
Pirate night is fun, but with the Capt. Jack crew on board it will be spectacular! Imagine all of our Pirates dressed as the characters from POTC along with the DCL crew! Bring your cameras!
Wine & cheese social – Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS NEEDED)
Get together with the Pirates for some wine and cheese during one of the restful sea days.
Mickey Ice Cream Bar Speed Eating Challenge- Sea Day Activity
(Task Force Leader CaptainCrash - PM for info)
Warm up those eating skills, or is it cool them off? Either way, it’s a refreshing contest that everyone can sink their teeth into an ear? Come show your Mickey Ice Cream Bar eating prowess and your innocence while winning cool prizes (well, maybe just recognition as the winner).
PJ breakfast in Lumiere's - Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS NEEDED)
Admit it, there’s nothing better than lounging around on a lazy day in your pajamas! Well, here is your chance, join the pajama clad Pirates for breakfast in Lumiere’s.
Scrapbook swap- Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS NEEDED)
Scrappers alert! Come and share with fellow scrap booking Pirates
Fish Mail aka Fish extender gifting
(Fish Mail aka Fish extender planning and drinking committee -- bellelinus, micmse2003, castoff, tiggrbaby, captaincrash, magiroux, geffric, 4boons, goofyforlife, celestine, m&m's mom, Nutty4Disney, arlenesp - grab a barstool to participate....LOL)
Like to leave trinkets in other Pirates’ fish extenders? Sign up and get a list of where the Pirates are staying so you can travel around spreading a little pixie dust of your own.
Wench's tea - Sea Day Activity – Limited seating PM Grandma x3 for info and availability.
(Task Force Leader Grandma x3)
Join the ladies in Palo for a sophisticated Pirate tea.
Wench's brunch- Sea Day Activity – Limited seating PM Grandma x3 for info and availability.
(Task Force Leader Grandma x3)
Join the ladies in Palo for a sophisticated Pirate brunch.
Beer/Wine/Tequila/Martini Tastings (as a group) – e-mail to participate
(Task Force Leaders got2travel and MrsScooby)
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo Wabo Tequila and Fun – Group event
Before heading back to the ship, stop by Cabo’s hot spot, owned by Sammy Hagar for a shot of Tequila or just some fun with the Pirates
Puerto Vallarta
Pirate Zip-Lines – for more information, check the planning boards
Join fellow Pirates at the 1 p.m. Zip Line tour and fly high above the forest in a never to be forgotten adventure!
Acapulco
With such a short time in port, there are no group events planned at this time. Keep an eye on the threads for any changes.
Panama Canal
Wear your white T-Shirt. More activities and details to be included in future newsletters.
Cartagena
As we get closer to the 90 day reservation mark, a possible non-DCL excursion may be explored. More activities and details to be included in future newsletters.
Aruba
Pirate Snorkeling – for more information, check the planning boards
Join fellow Pirates on a non DCL excursion to snorkel, swing and barbeque in the clear waters of Aruba
Pirate Picture by the Dutchman – Castaway Cay
(Task Force Leader DisneyVegas1)
Early in the morning, the group will get together, in costume if possible, to have a group shot taken by Shutters in front of the Dutchman. Time and gathering location will be sent to the group at large once it’s finalized.
Castaway Cay Rugby Tournament – Castaway Cay
(Task Force Leader Darthrugby – PM is interested)
Learn cool terminology, get some exercise after two weeks of all you can eat sailing and have a great time with the Pirates Castaway Cay Rugby Tournament. This will take place on the beach.
Post Cruise Plans and Thoughts
PiratePass Photo CD/DVD and photo sharing website
In addition to your photos from Shutters, we will be putting together a CD or DVD of photos and sharing photos on a photo sharing website. Details to follow.
Panama Canal Webcams
If you want to alert friends, family and jealous co-workers to watch for you as we cruise through the Panama Canal, let them know the official webcam location is http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html.
Solo Cruisers
For those of us traveling solo or single parents or anyone who has a spouse that doesn't want to do Palo.
Let's link up for dinner one night. I don't know how to make it happen, but if anyone knows, can you tell me please? I'll also ask around. We might have to wait until we get on the ship. I don't think we can get the private dining room for dinner, but depending on interested maybe we can get 2 or 3 tables of 4??
Anyone interested please PM got2travel and she'll keep a list
Non-DCL Shore Excursions in Aruba, Puerto Vallarta and Cartagena
Currency in Mexico posts 1 2
Currency in Columbia 1 2
Currency in Aruba
Panama Canal Webcams
To see link click HERE.
Important Dates
05/04/2008 - 105 Day Excursion Window
05/19/2008 - 90 Day Excursion Window
06/03/2008 - 75 Day Excursion Window
Sunday August 17, 2008 Los Angeles - 4:00pm All aboard!
Monday August 18, 2008 At Sea
Tuesday August 19, 2008 Cabo San Lucas 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 Puerto Vallarta 9:30 a.m. 11:30 p.m.
Thursday August 21, 2008 At Sea
Friday August 22, 2008 Acapulco 6:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Saturday August 23, 2008 At Sea
Sunday August 24, 2008 At Sea
Monday August 25, 2008 Panama Canal
Tuesday August 26, 2008 Cartagena 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday August 27, 2008 At Sea
Thursday August 28, 2008 Aruba 7:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m.
Friday August 29, 2008 At Sea
Saturday August 30, 2008 At Sea
Sunday August 31, 2008 Castaway Cay 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Monday September 1, 2008 Port Canaveral 7:35 a.m. -
I guess some women were coming out of the audition crying, because they wanted to be the first Tink. When Tink appears she will be located in Toon town in the main tent, where the princesses and other characters are! So here is the chance to meet and greet with Tink and get her autograph! Also got the scoop on Capt Jack. He doesn't sign autographs, because when they first tested it, his line was way too long! Also I guess there have been mixed reviews on the Pirate & Princess parties. DD and I will find out for ourselves on May 2nd, I got us tckets! Interesting what you can find out when working a cookie booth!
