DCL Party Planning Thread (combined threads)

[Tikihula]

wow!!

What does the obc say?

It just mentions in the thank-you letter to use a certain code when you book your next cruise.

The letter also has some suggestions on how to organize your party and suggested activities, in case you need some ideas. A little late now, but there are a few things I can incorporate into our party.

 

[barney4liz]

OMG - the boxes are out there - I can't wait to get mine - Of course I was toying w/using black or blue, I used black, and now the napkins are blue - Oh well! LOL

The napkins are white, with the DCL logo in blue/red. They will coordinate fine with your black ones.

 

[lillygator]

It just mentions in the thank-you letter to use a certain code when you book your next cruise.

The letter also has some suggestions on how to organize your party and suggested activities, in case you need some ideas. A little late now, but there are a few things I can incorporate into our party.

darn it. I was hoping to be able to apply it to our cruise in May.....we won't be cruising again until the new ships, so hopefully there is no expiration date on it!!

 

[Tikihula]

I just found the asterisk next to the OBC statement in the letter. *New bookings only between 1/26/08 and 8/1/08. Must mention booking code ___. Only one shipboard credit per stateroom, non-transferable and non-refundable. Other discounts do not apply.
So we've got until August to book a cruise and use the OBC. Whew, I was afraid they'd make us use it within a month or two.

 

[Soccer Princess]

Where do you go to track it? UPS.com or the HP site? HELP! I am dying to know when mine will be here!

Busy on the boards today - now I am REALLY excited!!!

UPS.com then Track by reference. Put in DCL Hosts and then your zip code, HTH

 

[Soccer Princess]

I just found the asterisk next to the OBC statement in the letter. *New bookings only between 1/26/08 and 8/1/08. Must mention booking code ___. Only one shipboard credit per stateroom, non-transferable and non-refundable. Other discounts do not apply.
So we've got until August to book a cruise and use the OBC. Whew, I was afraid they'd make us use it within a month or two.

Okay, so you only have to book by 8/1, not sail by then correct? That is great! I am wondering about other discounts not applying though. Hmm... I guess someone needs to call DCL for specifics on that one!

 

[barney4liz]

* Two large posters (24"x36") of Mickey & Minnie on the deck of a ship. These came folded up.
* Large colorful posters (24"x16") of Studio Sea, Oceaneers Lab, and Serenity Bay. These are printed on heavy stock glossy paper and came rolled up.

My two large "party prize" posters are different -- It's an underwater view of a sunken Captain Mickey at Castaway Cay with people snorkeling above. Very pretty.

I definitely did NOT get the other 3 party decoration posters, but maybe they are mind readers because I wasn't planning to use them anyway. And I did get 5 of the Goofy plush ear bandanas and 5 eyepatch/earring sets, so maybe that's my consolation prize for the missing posters?

I think there is plenty in here to work with and make a very fun party!

I DO hope the guest cruise drawing is going to be available to the invitees who registered at House Party but can't attend in person.

 

[Tikihula]

OMG - the boxes are out there - I can't wait to get mine - Of course I was toying w/using black or blue, I used black, and now the napkins are blue - Oh well! LOL

Thanks for letting us know what's in there.. I haven't seen UPS pass yet today, but I am guessing if it only hit parts of FL, no WAY it is going to make NJ today!

Laurie

Laurie - the napkins are WHITE with the red & blue DCL logo in the middle. Or at least mine were white.
I'm not sure I'd want to use black napkins - I'd hate for some of that dye to come off if you wipe your mouth with them while your lips were wet.

 

[lillygator]

mine says out for delivery!
Well I guess if we rebook onboard then I can use the OBC.

 

[InstImpres]

UPS.com then Track by reference. Put in DCL Hosts and then your zip code, HTH

Who gave you this info? Mine is not coming up and I am wondering if I should be worried

 

[BethA]

says mine will arrive on 1/23
it is not even an hour away--wish I could go get it

oour part has blossomed to quite a lot of people--I hate to not give everyone a bag!! What to do??

 

[Soccer Princess]

Who gave you this info? Mine is not coming up and I am wondering if I should be worried

I got it from another board, but it worked for everyone else over there, myself included. Make sure you go to the track by reference page and put DCL Hosts in the shipment reference box and fill in your shipment destination info. Hope it works for you.

 

[Soccer Princess]

says mine will arrive on 1/23
it is not even an hour away--wish I could go get it

oour part has blossomed to quite a lot of people--I hate to not give everyone a bag!! What to do??

Same here. Mine is already in Indy? lol

Are you doing any games? Maybe just give the winners bags? Or make it one per family? Maybe you could split the items up and just get more bags? I wish they would have based what they sent you on how many guests you had. I understand only giving so many of the "prizes", but for basic cruise info and recipe cards, I think they could have sprung for a few more per party.

Anyone want to post a pic of all their goodies for us?

 

[Tikihula]

My two large "party prize" posters are different -- It's an underwater view of a sunken Captain Mickey at Castaway Cay with people snorkeling above. Very pretty.

I definitely did NOT get the other 3 party decoration posters, but maybe they are mind readers because I wasn't planning to use them anyway. And I did get 5 of the Goofy plush ear bandanas and 5 eyepatch/earring sets, so maybe that's my consolation prize for the missing posters?

I think there is plenty in here to work with and make a very fun party!

I DO hope the guest cruise drawing is going to be available to the invitees who registered at House Party but can't attend in person.

Now why couldn't they have included one of each poster in our boxes? I would have loved the underwater poster.

I'm not clear on whether the virtual guests are eligible for the cruise drawing, although they are eligible for HouseParty.com drawings and sweepstakes.

 

[InstImpres]

I got it from another board, but it worked for everyone else over there, myself included. Make sure you go to the track by reference page and put DCL Hosts in the shipment reference box and fill in your shipment destination info. Hope it works for you.

Unfortunately it isn;t working for me...guess I am not loved

 

[Tikihula]

darn it. I was hoping to be able to apply it to our cruise in May.....we won't be cruising again until the new ships, so hopefully there is no expiration date on it!!

I'm interpreting it to mean you must book between Jan 26 and Aug 1, 2008 in order to use the credit, not that you actually need to sail by August.
But I doubt they'll be taking ressies for the new ships that early.

 

["Got Disney"]

Sigh. I feel like I'm at such a disadvantage! (Yes, I'm having a small pity party before "THE" party!) I live in a dry town and have to drive almost 20 miles just to get alcohol, so I can't start up with the rum cake just yet. I live 40 miles to the nearest mall or warehouse type club, so no access to "party" foods I don't have to make from scratch and no access to stuff like Mickey Mouse cookie cutters or H2O products. So I'm not even going to try and add to goodie bags, I will just have to make do with what they send. I hope to have enough food so maybe that will make people happy! I don't know, I guess I didn't manage my time well enough so I could schedule a trip to the big city. But with one in school from 9-12 and then another out at three, and b'day party this afternoon, art class tomorrow, ballet & cheerleading Thursday, it's hard to work it time wise. And it's darn cold for Mississippi these past days so I didn't even WANT to get out! And not to mention I think some of the people of my guest list are suspicious of all this--I think they think they are going to be hit with some kind of time share or pyramid scheme when they show up! I think I will send out an email from the site reassuring them that it's NOT the case. My "regulars" are coming but I was hoping for some new folks and new friends. Maybe it's just my strange, small, cliqueish town but it sure is hard to get people to come to things around here.
AND, then there's the dialup thing where I have to go to town (wireless access) to do house party stuff and download favors and blech, see what I mean? it just makes trying to do this party stuff that much more time consuming and difficult.
Sorry for the pity party. I want it to be GREAT and fun and right now I think I'm just finding it tiring!! Maybe the box will come today and perk me up.....

How many friends are coming? food and friends and make a punch that is all you need and the rest will fall into place. Just getting together is fun.

I just found the asterisk next to the OBC statement in the letter. *New bookings only between 1/26/08 and 8/1/08. Must mention booking code ___. Only one shipboard credit per stateroom, non-transferable and non-refundable. Other discounts do not apply.
So we've got until August to book a cruise and use the OBC. Whew, I was afraid they'd make us use it within a month or two.

Wow that's a bummer. I also have a cruise set for July 2008. They should have left that open to use when ever, just to say thanks for all your time.

I am still waiting for my box. But I live all the way out here in San Diego. Hope everything comes in it as they said. I have downloaded all my you tube music and videos and still need to burn them. I have also thrown in some jokes and funnies in between sets of music. All my music is from you tube and the groups in concerts from starting at the early 70's to present.

Still so much to do and no time left. I feel like I'm down to the wire. Kids are home till Wed and as I clean they well mess

I will let ya know when my box comes and whats in it

 

[Tikihula]

I just watched the new DVD - it's about 20 minutes long and it's really funny! Rick takes you all over the terminal, the ship, and Castaway Cay, having fun adventures along the way.
We were in the observation tower while they were filming that segment, but they cut out my little routine. Oh well, guess I'm just not cut out for show biz.
Rick (the "star") is a great ad-libber and so enthusiastic and funny, and this video will be great for adults to watch as well as kids and teens. In fact, I think it's a lot better than the regular DCL planning video.

I'm going to try and take a few pictures of the box contents and will try to post them later.

 

[BethA]

be sure you type DCL Hosts I left the s off the first time and it did not work

Unfortunately it isn;t working for me...guess I am not loved

 

[CarrianneB]

Hmm. Is it one box or two? I looked at UPS and there are two boxes coming to my area code, but I am the only one that is having a party.

Even funnier, one is in Atlanta right now and the other in Kentucky. So I'm not sure how UPS decides to ship one via one route and the other via a different route.

Either way I'm excited to see what's in there - Both are scheduled to arrive on 1/23.