August 17, 2013 - A Fantasy Cruise to Paradise

[gosshaus]

Dizneeat:Same question. Sorry so new to this board. PM'ed you a little while ago. Our names are not on the list and I am unsure if you got my info.
Thank you!

Vet1999 - which list are you wanting to be on? I was replying to Linkandclover about the mixology class. However, you mentioned Dizneeat in your reply and she is handling the FE list.

 

[vet1999]

Vet1999 - which list are you wanting to be on? I was replying to Linkandclover about the mixology class. However, you mentioned Dizneeat in your reply and she is handling the FE list.

Good point. Sorry, I liked your question... I was referring to the FE list. I would like to do the mixology, but will take my chances and wait until the trip in case something changes.

 

[indans123]

I also booked my excursions today. No cabanas. Though, I was able to get brunch and dinner at Palo. I also booked some spa stuff.

I am planning to book the excursions on my own. Anyone has any suggestions. We are looking for a private charter fishing boat at Cozumel.

Looking to visit the turtle farm/ 7 mile beach and the city called Hell at Grand Cayman.

Hi we did the Turtle farm, Hell on our own. The drivers tried to get a 'coach load' together from the cruise but after 15 minuets waiting we were going to give up and they swapped us to a taxi.
This was excellent, driver so friendly and proud to have a British Passport, seems thats what they use out there, who knew! Also he had relatives in Birmingham & wanted to know if we knew the Queen
He took us to the Turtle farm & let us hold turtles & gave a brilliant commentary throughout our trip.
We then went to Hell and had our picture taken with the 'Devil' it is so naff & funny, it was AWESOME !!
As we got round quiet quickly & didn't spend to long in the gift shops we then had time to spend at Tiki Beach
The locals seemed really great & sincere, but that was 3 years ago so not sure now

So in a nutshell if you do it try and have a group of you ready beforehand, or go in a taxi.

Hope it helps

 

[Woobie]

Sorry I didn't recognize you in the FB thread, Maggie . Our FEs shouldn't overlap - maybe only one.

Val

 

[linkandclover]

I am so confused now. Who am I adding to mixology? The 2 sites and different names is not helping my ADD brain. From the disboard I have Gusdmh, cakiesmom and bugsmama. I have also gotten replies from 4 groups on facebook but don't want to post names without permission.

 

[Woobie]

Please don't foget you have my info from a PM here.

 

[linkandclover]

Please don't foget you have my info from a PM here.

yes you are on the list with your friends

 

[Woobie]

let me know if you need help with anything.

yes you are on the list with your friends

 

[gosshaus]

Sorry I didn't recognize you in the FB thread, Maggie . Our FEs shouldn't overlap - maybe only one.

Val

No worries! Too many names, IDs and monikers to keep straight!

 

[mkmouse25]

I have 4 spots left before they break us up in to 2 groups. Essentially you pay $15.00 per person to learn how to mix 5 different drinks that you also get to consume. It seems to be a very popular activity according to the disboard but fills up quickly. This is a way of arranging it privately so you know you are on the list and do not have to sign up for the one offered separately. I would need to know the names and the stateroom of those interested so that I can pass this on to Disney to formally book


I will get the stateroom numbers for my friends but please add Helen and Mary in stateroom 2525. Thanks!

 

[linkandclover]

I have 4 spots left before they break us up in to 2 groups. Essentially you pay $15.00 per person to learn how to mix 5 different drinks that you also get to consume. It seems to be a very popular activity according to the disboard but fills up quickly. This is a way of arranging it privately so you know you are on the list and do not have to sign up for the one offered separately. I would need to know the names and the stateroom of those interested so that I can pass this on to Disney to formally book


I will get the stateroom numbers for my friends but please add Helen and Mary in stateroom 2525. Thanks!

I have the 2 of you down. With your friends we are at 41. This could wind up being 2 groups (didn't think it would be this popular)

 

[mkmouse25]

I have the 2 of you down. With your friends we are at 41. This could wind up being 2 groups (didn't think it would be this popular)

Thanks so much. We have 3 staterooms and 6 adults. I am on my way to WDW for the weekend but will be sure to update names and staterooms on Tuesday so you know the other 2 to add.

 

[Woobie]

This could wind up being 2 groups (didn't think it would be this popular)

Guess we're a bunch of drunks.

PLEASE don't take offense anyone. It's a joke.

 

[garytam]

I have 4 spots left before they break us up in to 2 groups. Essentially you pay $15.00 per person to learn how to mix 5 different drinks that you also get to consume. It seems to be a very popular activity according to the disboard but fills up quickly. This is a way of arranging it privately so you know you are on the list and do not have to sign up for the one offered separately. I would need to know the names and the stateroom of those interested so that I can pass this on to Disney to formally book


I will get the stateroom numbers for my friends but please add Helen and Mary in stateroom 2525. Thanks!

Hi

Just catching up on the thread, are there any more spot open ? It will be me and DW.

THanks

 

[linkandclover]

Hi

Just catching up on the thread, are there any more spot open ? It will be me and DW.

THanks

I will call disney tomorrow to check on this.

 

[dizneeat]

Thank you so much! I am really looking forward to this trip, and even though we haven't even been yet, and trying to plan next years as well!

You are correct, as far as I know CC only has snorkeling experiences. I think DH and I will actually do something together that day...

Finally have 10 posts, so I will send you my infor for the FE exchange.

Anyone else out there a single person signed up for any of the dives? Pairing up on the boat isn't always the easiest esp if people are signed up as 2-3 people together.

Hi!
I got your info, but was too busy (with a trip to Italy) to update until now. You are on the FE list now and once you get your stateroom assignment, please let me know.

Hi Dizneeat!!!! Please add our stateroom # 6018 to the FE list (thats our room for our next 4 cruises!!! - funny how that worked out )

I updated the list!

It's all good!! We got our choices all picked out!!

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

Yay! We got everything we wanted too (I knew better than to wish for a CC cabana) Very pleased with our picks. Even got checked-in and docs printed. Yahoo! Here is to the next 90 days zooming by.

The cabanas were gone the first day they were available for platinum and concierge. They really are in high demand.

 

[dizneeat]

I hope there are still options for what we want to do when it opens up for newbies! 75 days, so I guess that's only 2 more weeks to booking!

I am sure that, even though you might be limited by times, there will be lots to choose from, even for newbies.

Hello,

This is my first time doing this. So I do like how you are planning to split the list making it easier. I was getting worry that I was going to spent my vacation running around on every deck. I just want t o participate in the one list. Thank you,

The list was definitely growing to large and still will grow, so splitting is the only way to go.
Everyone who will not tell me otherwise, will just be in one group. So you should be okay.

Dizneat,
please update my friends to stateroom 10082. You listed them with me. it is the family with 3 kids. Thanks again for doing all of this!

I updated the list, noticing that you are on deck 2 and your friends on deck 10. Let me know how you want me to handle this on the FE as I want to split by decks.
Would you be comfortable to "privately" add your friends to the list you will be on (lower decks) and vice versa?

Hi! May I wait and see what our total participants number is before making a decision about being on 1 or both groups? Also, after the 'cut-off' date will there be a'roll call' or something like it to confirm commitment by everyone on the list? I think there are some listed that we haven't heard from for awhile.

You will need to decide by June 30th if you want to be on one or more lists. Once the cut off date is here I will divide the groups and post the final lists.

There will not be another roll call. Everyone who has signed up and given full information is considered to be participating. I will PM all those who have not responded in some time (or have not added their stateroom numbers). If they do not respond by June 30th they will be dropped from the list.

I also want to wait until we have the full list of participants to see if I want to go with only the group on my deck (deck 8), or if I want to participate in additional groups. This cruise is going to be awesome. I can't wait!

You still have time to decide, but will have to let me know before or on June 30th. Come July 1st I will officially post the end of sign up and you should have decided before that date.
Please be aware that decks will be pulled together to get to the 50 head count - it will NOT be 1 deck only.

 

[dizneeat]

Add me to the list of those waiting to see how the FE list shakes out. I can't find the link to look at the current list. Could someone post it? TIA!!

As long as you let me know by June 30th, you should be fine.

Dizneeat:Same question. Sorry so new to this board. PM'ed you a little while ago. Our names are not on the list and I am unsure if you got my info.
Thank you!

I got your information and you are now added.

FE participants for August 17, 2013
vet1999
4kingdom
mkmouse25
bugsmama
cakiesmom
ydrj
DVCNuts
ladyleslie
indans123
linkandclover
aprilchem
Keever
CTdaizy
Nilda2010
Exeat
Joy
jprod30
disfan33
Woobie
gosshaus
Tigerfan2k2
UltimateDisneyFan
mominva
dizneeat​

FE participants list with details​

Important news for FE participants!

Our list is constantly growing, so we have decided that once we reach our cut off date, which will be June 30th, we will divide the group into smaller groups. This should work like this ......

Groups will have around 50 people in it (adults AND children)
Groups will be divided by decks that are close together (to save on running around)
If you want to be in more than 1 group please just let me know, so I can put you on all/1 other list.
Hope this is in everyones interest!

 

[Tigerfan2k2]

Hi,

Hope you're all ok. We've been away from this forum for way too long and, as we have just paid our cruise in full, we thought we would check in with you all again.

We are getting really excited now as it is a huge surprise for our kids.

As far as the FE list goes we would like to be on one list please as this sounds like a great idea to us.

Thanks for all of your work on this for us.

Trying to decide on a the best value snorkelling excursion.. Any ideas?

 

[Tigerfan2k2]

Okay, here's the plan. DISmeet, August 17, 3:15 pm in the Bon Voyage lounge adjacent to the atrium on Deck 3. I will bring name tags.
Everyone welcome!

Hi,

We will be there!