August 16, 2011, Disney Dream - Part 3

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

I would like to participate in FE but I know nothing about it. When is the last day to participate?

Is there a place to buy the FE or do I have to make it myself, I'm afraid I don't have the skill to create one my self.

What usually people put inside it? Do I have the give the souvenir for every member of the family or just one per family or ??
Sorry... ton of questions Thanks so much

Hi there !! Have you just booked the cruise ? Who will be cruising with you ?
A LOT is going on , you can start reading this :

NEWBIE GUIDE

* To take part in the FISH EXTENDER thing send a private message to our wonderful Kritter with your last name, cabin number, email address and names/ages of children and names of adults in your party !!!
THE LAST DAY TO SIGN-UP FOR THE FE IS MAY 16th!!

* Book your CRUISE LANYARDS sending a private message to Allardk46 with your name, cabin number, and how many lanyards you need – expected cost is about 2$ each ; lovely Janeanne is kindly offering to send the lanyards over to your house before the sailing ! – deadline to order your lanyard is June 11th.


* OUR cruise-group LOGO is the following :

For high quality version of OUR LOGO (to be used on T-shirts or everywhere else you can think of – note-pads , tote bag, cap …) please use the grafics in BigDogHU75 post , at the middle of the page at the link here below

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2480532&page=166

Or , if you are in a

mood, then use the grafics in DGH post, at the middle of the page at the link here below

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2480532&page=169

As far as I know , some people buy the FE thing on Ebay ...
I bought mine in a Disney store !!!
MHO is that it would be nice to gift a little something to everyone in the cabin ; specially IF there are kids , they will be so excited to find many surprises !!!!! BUT I guess that how many gifts you wish to give ... is entirely up to you !!!!!

Any other thoughts ?? laura

 

[gfolchick]

I would like to participate in FE but I know nothing about it. When is the last day to participate?

Is there a place to buy the FE or do I have to make it myself, I'm afraid I don't have the skill to create one my self.

What usually people put inside it? Do I have the give the souvenir for every member of the family or just one per family or ??
Sorry... ton of questions Thanks so much

I had my grandmother make mine, but I signed up my brother and I just bought him a red and black felt bag that I will hang on his fishy with some Mickey heads on it. Some do a pocket per family member, others do less (mine is a two pocket), or even just a bag.

As far as giving goes, it's up to you. The last one we participated in we received some stateroom gifts and some kid and/or adult specific. I personally will be doing both-something for the kids and something for the adults. Some cabins only have adults and it was suggested that they break off into their own group at one point. I believe Kristen is waiting to see how many cabins that would be. She is trying to keep the groups between 20-25. With such a big group (and big ship) I would only deliver once (some do a little something each day) but I'm guessing that we'll be assigned a day to deliver your gifts to spread the magic throughout the cruise amongst the participants.

 

[uncw89]

I'm still leaning towards running the 5K... though I think it's going to be at a moderate pace as I fear the temps by 9:30AM in mid-August will be outside my comfort zone!

I did a 10 mile training run last week and the temps were close to 80 in bright sunshine. I didn't feel too great.... Tonight - mid 60s, same route, sun was setting - I felt great.

I agree with you about the heat!!! I don't do well in heat either!!!

Marco and I could come and see you all RUN ...
or we could follow the race by bike ...

( I'm afraid I ONLY run after two or three of my pupils ... when they are fighting over something ....................)

Have a nice week !! laura

DH asked if he could bike the 5k, I told him I didn't think so. I told him that we could walk it and didn't have to run it......so we may do that!

I would like to participate in FE but I know nothing about it. When is the last day to participate?

Is there a place to buy the FE or do I have to make it myself, I'm afraid I don't have the skill to create one my self.

What usually people put inside it? Do I have the give the souvenir for every member of the family or just one per family or ??
Sorry... ton of questions Thanks so much

I bought my FE on ebay, but there are several threads on the main cruise boards about them. One has directions on how to make them and the other has gift ideas!!! There are a lot of creative people out there that make gifts and lots of people that don't! You can do whatever you want! One gift per cabin, one for kids,etc. My DS really liked coming back to the room and seeing what goodies were in the FE's, it's fun! Think of it like doing goodie bags.

 

[FJS961]

That's very kind of you !!!
Actually we can read and thouroughly understand at once what you all write every day !! but some "unusual" ( to us ) wording ... like PRANCING horse ...

ah .... cavalino ramparte

 

[Mjasp]

GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL FOR OUR DREAMY TWO TIMES THE FUN IN THE CARIBBEAN SUN CRUISE IN 14 WEEKS! THAT IS ONLY 98 DAYS AWAY!

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I just love Tuesdays for this very reason and the weekend countdown for that very reason, weekend!

Thanks to all who do the countdowns for us!

 

[sdchickie]

We'd love to do a quick visit to the beach without having to ferry over to Paradise Island. Where do you find this beach? Do you turn left or right when you get out of the port security building ?

When you exit the port head to the right like you are going to Senior Frogs, then head up a block and make another right you pass the Mc. Donalds and the beach is on your right just past the big hotel-Hilton I think. You can see the ship from the beach. There were alot of locals there, after school got out the kids went there to play in the ocean. Someone did tell us to keep an eye on our stuff at that beach, but we were told the same thing at Cabbage Beach.
Here's a picture from the beach

 

[hbg4]

Thank you for the beach directions.
We had a 3 day cruise on Norwegian Sky coming up for Memorial Weekend, so this will be a great time to check out the beach

 

[TexasGirl]

Nassau Beach...

We are planning to just go to the free beach adjacent to the Atlantis Hotel. We've done that twice before and the price was right. Kids and I play in the surf and sand while DH plays in the casino and everyone is happy. We don't have access to the pools of course OR the beach right on Atlantis property but it has worked out well. We normally end the day by touring the free portion of the aquarium to conclude the afternoon before meeting up with DH at Atlantis lobby.

Anyone else thinking of doing?

 

[kritter]

I would like to participate in FE but I know nothing about it. When is the last day to participate?

Is there a place to buy the FE or do I have to make it myself, I'm afraid I don't have the skill to create one my self.

What usually people put inside it? Do I have the give the souvenir for every member of the family or just one per family or ??
Sorry... ton of questions Thanks so much

Hi, Laura said it well. Thanks, Laura!! Your the BEST!!

The deadline is May 16th to sign-up.....Feel free to send me your info..!! Thanks, a BUNCH!!

 

[hmansure]

I agree with you about the heat!!! I don't do well in heat either!!!

DH asked if he could bike the 5k, I told him I didn't think so. I told him that we could walk it and didn't have to run it......so we may do that!

It's billed as a "group run" and not a race.... from what I've read many people do it at their own leisurely pace... For me the saving grace might be the opportunity to plop right down in the water when it's over!!

 

[hbg4]

I was wondering about a few things , but I'm not sure who to ask.

Can we arrange one or more definate group meets such as either at the port prior to boarding and on board?

Also is it possible to have a list here of everyone in the group who is cruising ?

I was also thinking of doing a group cabin tour.

It would be nice to see the various categories for future reference if we can have enough volunteers. Maybe on the first day before our cabins get messy, before the lifeboat drill ??.
We did it on a couple of our last cruises.

Plus this gives me the opportunity to show how the real secret cat 6A cabins look, of which I have one. FYI look at these photos http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41036332&postcount=1324

Hi everyone -- I was fortunate enough to stay in stateroom 8682 on the May 1st sailing of the Dream
It is a HA cabin on the Aft of the ship -- category 6A -- here are some pics! I would HIGHLY recommend this cabin!

(Ignore my DBF in the mirror )

(bathroom door)

And now...the amazing verandah!!!

Walk out the door and look to the right:

Out the door looking to the left:

Let me know if anyone has any questions

 

[hmansure]

I was wondering about a few things , but I'm not sure who to ask.

Can we arrange one or more definate group meets such as either at the port prior to boarding and on board?

Also is it possible to have a list here of everyone in the group who is cruising ?

It would be nice to have a few group meets - puts some real faces to the names!!

Jen was maintaining our group website; however, someone probably needs to lend her a hand if that's something we want to maintain over the last couple of months (there's a listing of DIS cruisers there). She's super busy and it is a lot of work to keep up with it, etc.

Jen - What do you think? I'd be happy to help out

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

ah .... cavalino ramparte

Everyone in Italy ( BUT my Mom , whose surname is FERRARI Trecate) is very fond of that "prancing horse" !!!!!

Will you be driving LA ROSSA this weekend ????

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

I was wondering about a few things , but I'm not sure who to ask.

Can we arrange one or more definate group meets such as either at the port prior to boarding and on board?

I guess that lots of us will be bumping into one another at the port , as many families plan to arrive about 10.30 !!!!
I plan to wear my tshirt with our cruise logo on it !!!!!!

I seem to recall that Helen was suggesting ... about 150 pages ago !!!! a meeting up in the sun
( ON DECK 11 OR 12 )
before the mandatory assembly drill !!!

Some families were planning to have a DISmeet at Universal or close to port ( the night before departure of the cruise ) ...

Maybe we could also think of a mini DIS meet for those who are staying at a WDW resort before the cruise ???
We could meet at a park / ride an attraction together ? or plan a meal ( counter service ?) or just a drink or snack (for the kids) ????

Other thoughts / opinions ???? laura

 

[Princess Runner]

Its been hectic, its been crazy, but I guess I can share the details with all of you at the cruise. I had not been able to log on at all and I'd miss all the fun of the forum, imagine! and I am so sorry, so far I know I signed in for the fish extenders...but please give me a quick update on it, do I need to repost the info? I am so sorry again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[uncw89]

Its been hectic, its been crazy, but I guess I can share the details with all of you at the cruise. I had not been able to log on at all and I'd miss all the fun of the forum, imagine! and I am so sorry, so far I know I signed in for the fish extenders...but please give me a quick update on it, do I need to repost the info? I am so sorry again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Email Kristin (Kritter) with your info, just to make sure she has it. check out Laura's post above fr more info. We are also ordering lanyards, PM Allard 46 (Janeanne), if you are interested in thoses.
Sorry Laura's post most be a page back! The newbie guide!

 

[Princess Runner]

I just pm you with our info, please let me know if you got it!

 

[Princess Runner]

Thank you! I just pm Kritter, waiting for reply, xoxox

 

[lovesDCL]

Is anyone planning on running the CC 5K? I love the t-shirts people have posted on the cruise forum: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2698873&page=3

Anyone interested in getting shirts made?

Hubby and I plan on running the 5k! We are starting P90X this Friday , so we should be fit enough to take on the 5K in August.

These shirts are great! It would be fun to have something like this for our group!

 

[Princess Runner]

Hubby and I plan on running the 5k! We are starting P90X this Friday , so we should be fit enough to take on the 5K in August.

These shirts are great! It would be fun to have something like this for our group!

Me and my DH are doing the 5k too, we had run before but are doing crossfit now, similar th p90x