August 16, 2011, Disney Dream - Part 4

[renda460]

And, I agree with assigning it to the TA when you rebook. Between the DCL onboard credit and the Disney Visa OBC, and the TA's OBC, every littel bit helps. Plus, our TA is so very helpful when you have questions.

Disney Visa OBC???? How did you get this? I used my Disney Visa to pay for my cruise, but I did not earn any additional on board credit for this. (unless you are referring to the Disney rewards, which I got).

 

[Woobie]

Anyone at POP the night before the cruise?
Or if anyone's in the BW area, we're doing dinner at Kouzzina if anyone's interested in a pre-cruise mini-meet.

We're staying in Downtown Disney until the morning of the 16th. I have Kouzzina booked for the day we arrive, but think it may be too tight. I could be persuaded to change to the 15th. Let me know.

LOVE the scrapbook pages. Are they templates you dropped pictures into, or did you create them yourself?

 

[Pudo]

Okay...more rebooking questions.

Say I book a dummy date for a 3 day in early December (which qualifies me for $100 OBC plus the 10% down/10% discount)...if I end up switching to a 7 day (understanding that I will have to pay any additional deposit $$) does the OBC credit get adjusted to $200?

I would assume that if I booked a 7 day dummy booking and downgraded it to a 3 day my OBC would be reduced but I'm not sure DCL would allow the adjustment the other way.

Is it okay to just rebook me & dh on the dummy date and add the kids later or should the kids be on the reservation from the start?

Actually that is a good point. Your OBC is based on two things: the length of cruise and your CC member level. If you book a 3 day and change to a 7 day your OBC will be adjusted up.

If you plan on a 7 day in 2013 you don't have to book a 7 day dummy date. Book a 3 day Dream cruise in 2012 (dummy date) and move it to whatever you want in 2013. The OBC will be adjusted according to the length and whether you are Silver, Gold or Platinum.

 

[rantnnravin]

We're staying in Downtown Disney until the morning of the 16th. I have Kouzzina booked for the day we arrive, but think it may be too tight. I could be persuaded to change to the 15th. Let me know.

Our res is 5:30 on 8/15. (We land at like 3:30, and i know it's cutting it close, but i also know we will be starving for dinner LOL - i may end up calling the restaurant to tell them we're running late)

i would hate to make you change your res - a stroll on the boardwalk meet might be fun if we get a group

 

[Pudo]

Good news! I heard back from the Shutters folks on-board the Dream via Concierge services.

Hello Jeff, We have heard back from the ship. They can arrange a private photographer for 7:30pm on Pirate night in the Atrium.There will not be a character available to join in the photo. If you would like us to confirm this, we can get everything rolling. As discussed the price will be $85.00 for the hour plus any photos purchased. For your convience we can use the credit card on the account . Let us know how you would like to proceed.

I am very happy with the atrium option, I think it makes for a great photo!. I will cover the cost and if anybody wants to donate a couple of bucks that is fine. I am not opposed to a drink instead, although that option will probably be considerably more expensive.

See you all on Pirate Night!!

Jeff

 

[lauriegs]

We are also DVC member and we will be in Kidani Village you won't miss us we are traveling with a group of 25 New Yorkers.

wow! that IS a big group!! friends or family?

 

[lauriegs]

Our res is 5:30 on 8/15. (We land at like 3:30, and i know it's cutting it close, but i also know we will be starving for dinner LOL - i may end up calling the restaurant to tell them we're running late)

i would hate to make you change your res - a stroll on the boardwalk meet might be fun if we get a group

we're not sure what we're doing that day (might go to a water park), but if people wanted to meet up after dinner on the boardwalk, maybe we could swing that..

 

[lauriegs]

LOVE the scrapbook pages. Are they templates you dropped pictures into, or did you create them yourself?

thanks! a bit of both - I use a Creative Memories program (Storybook Creator Plus), and some of their predesigned templates/pages, but then end up customizing/changing it alot!

I'll have to see if I can do a link to my album that online for anyone who wants to look at it...

 

[Minniemouse07]

Disney Visa OBC???? How did you get this? I used my Disney Visa to pay for my cruise, but I did not earn any additional on board credit for this. (unless you are referring to the Disney rewards, which I got).

If you used your Disney Visa to pay for your entire cruise (deposit and any other subsequent payments), you should receive a $50 on board credit.

Ours didn't show up until after we made our final payment. Received that PIF email confirmation and it was NOT on there, but then applied a few days later (TA double checked it for us).

 

[kritter]

Good news! I heard back from the Shutters folks on-board the Dream via Concierge services.



I am very happy with the atrium option, I think it makes for a great photo!. I will cover the cost and if anybody wants to donate a couple of bucks that is fine. I am not opposed to a drink instead, although that option will probably be considerably more expensive.

See you all on Pirate Night!!

Jeff

Thank you Jeff for setting this up. We are happy to contribute towards the cost of the photo!!

 

[jenanderson]

Good news! I heard back from the Shutters folks on-board the Dream via Concierge services.



I am very happy with the atrium option, I think it makes for a great photo!. I will cover the cost and if anybody wants to donate a couple of bucks that is fine. I am not opposed to a drink instead, although that option will probably be considerably more expensive.

See you all on Pirate Night!!

Jeff

Thank you so much Jeff!!!! I am excited about this and will post information about it on the website and we can post it here a few more times as well so everyone knows about it!

My family will definitely chip in some money for the bill!

I think this will be a great photo and it will be so nice to have a memory of all our DIS friends!

Thanks again for getting it all taken care of!

 

[Pudo]

Thank you Jeff for setting this up. We are happy to contribute towards the cost of the photo!!

Thank you so much Jeff!!!! I am excited about this and will post information about it on the website and we can post it here a few more times as well so everyone knows about it!

My family will definitely chip in some money for the bill!

I think this will be a great photo and it will be so nice to have a memory of all our DIS friends!

Thanks again for getting it all taken care of!

Welcome! Yes, I think we may need to post this a couple of times and posting it to the website is a good idea too. Don't want anybody to miss the opportunity.

 

[elgerber]

The picture sounds great!!!

UGH, yesterday I thought maybe my job issue was resolved, and today turns out, it's still up in the air. I feel like I've been kicked in the gut, I cannot take much more!!!!!!!!! Sorry, just had to yell for a minute, before I cry.

 

[kritter]

Welcome! Yes, I think we may need to post this a couple of times and posting it to the website is a good idea too. Don't want anybody to miss the opportunity.

Would you like me to send an email to all of the FE participants letting them know??

Also, would you like me to mail you a check before we even leave?? If so PM me your address!! Thanks,,!!

 

[lauriegs]

ok, it's a good thing I didn't get on this cruise thread earlier in the year - I'd never get anything done!! I've spent all morning on the computer LOL

better step away now and accomplish something. try not to get too chatty!

 

[jenanderson]

The picture sounds great!!!

UGH, yesterday I thought maybe my job issue was resolved, and today turns out, it's still up in the air. I feel like I've been kicked in the gut, I cannot take much more!!!!!!!!! Sorry, just had to yell for a minute, before I cry.

Oh no Erika....I am so sorry to hear that things are not resolved and you are having a hard day. Anything going on that you want to share? If not...just know we are thinking about you and I am wishing you a better day!

 

[Pudo]

Would you like me to send an email to all of the FE participants letting them know??

Also, would you like me to mail you a check before we even leave?? If so PM me your address!! Thanks,,!!

Sure. Emailing the FE folks is a good idea.

I don't mind picking up the tab on the photo. I originally thought maybe 5 bucks per stateroom but then I might wind up collecting $200 for an $85 bill so that doesn't make sense.

No check is necessary, but if you see me in club 687 (sport bar) or someplace else and my hand is empty perhaps a cold frosty beer would be good. I'm a pretty simple guy, drink any basic pilsner beer, i.e., Bud, Coors, Miller nothin' fancy for me.

Also, when on the ship I always get into the Caribbean swing so most "umbrella" driniks work too. Looking forward to a Konk Cooler!

 

[jenanderson]

I am working on the website right now...

• a new family page (minniemouse07)
• updates on meets
• posting the information for our group photo
• an update on the cabin tour

If anyone thinks of anything else, let me know. I will be working for a while.

 

[renda460]

I think I have finalized my drink to bring on the ship. I found a new flavor of crystal light at BJ's - margarita! Only 5 calories per glass. The crystal light along with tequila still has that sugar free flavor, but I added a splash of pineapple juice and it is fantastic. Total calories per glass are probably just slightly over 100. It may not be an existing, tropical drink, but it tastes great and I dont feel guilty drinking them! I think I will come up with my own tropical name for it.

BTW, the crystal light pack from BJ's was a three pack of margarita, mojito, and appletini. I have not tried the others yet.

 

[allardk46]

Hi, Great...

I know many of us will be checking in between 4-5 or even later. The plan is to order from a local place. My mom found an Italian place that does take out. We thought we could all hang pool-side and let the kids swim, etc. and the adults can chat.
If it rains she called the Residence Inn they have a room that we can use to eat in as long as we clean up. So lets plan to all meet between 4-5:30 at the Residence Inn pool?? Even if your not staying there I don't think it will be a big deal...I will PM you my cell numbers!!

Thank your Mom for us - we will be there around 5:30

Does anyone here scrapbook? I used to traditional scrapbook, but have really gotten into digital scrapbooking - love it!! this past month I finished the book of last August's cruise --just in time to go on another one!

anyone mind if I post some of the pages I made?

I love to scrap book but never done the digital. I will have to wait to look at the pictures at home because we have some things blocked at work and do not always get the pictures.

Good news! I heard back from the Shutters folks on-board the Dream via Concierge services.



I am very happy with the atrium option, I think it makes for a great photo!. I will cover the cost and if anybody wants to donate a couple of bucks that is fine. I am not opposed to a drink instead, although that option will probably be considerably more expensive.

See you all on Pirate Night!!

Jeff

Jeff - again thanks for arranging this. I don't mind chipping in or buying you a cold one!!

The picture sounds great!!!

UGH, yesterday I thought maybe my job issue was resolved, and today turns out, it's still up in the air. I feel like I've been kicked in the gut, I cannot take much more!!!!!!!!! Sorry, just had to yell for a minute, before I cry.

Sorry to hear that.


Well spent most of my lunch time catching up and have to go have a meeting with my boss.

Janeanne