December 9, 2012 Disney Dream Cruise Meets

[Hazeleyes536]

can someone email me the new list PLEASE
Hazeleyes536@hotmail.com

how many kids are in the group to give too?

 

[TracyJAE]

I will email you my list. I have added the information I can figure from posts. However We have no information on how many people/kids are in Robins cabin as she hasn't posted that. But we have so far is 14 girls and 4 boys, so 18.

 

[abkriz]

Thank you for this! You just answered a bunch of my questions, too. It is our first Disney cruise and I wondered if process is similar to Royal Caribbean's.

 

[abkriz]

Technically your booklet is your ticket. It has a barcode on it that Disney will scan when you enter the terminal. You will also need to print out the signature form and bring it with you to the terminal. So your booklet, the signature paper, driver license, and passport is what you will need to board the ship.

FYI, when you reach the terminal, baggage services will take your luggage. You will then go thru a gate where a Disney employee checks your id and scans your booklet.

You will then follow the pathway to a security checkpoint with x-ray machines. Your carry-on bag will go thru the x-ray machine and you will go thru a metal detector.

You will then go up an escalator where a Disney Employee will direct you to a table to fill out a quick health form. The health form basically asks is anyone sick, blah blah blah. You fill out one form per family, basically say no, no one has a contagious disease. If anyone is sick, Disney does have the right to not let that person board.

A cast member will then direct you to the check-in line (everyone in your party needs to be in this line). You will wait your turn (usually a very short wait) and go up to the check-in counter (just like the hotel check-in counters) where the cast member will take your health form and your signature form (that you printed from the internet). The cast member will also ask to see everyone's passport.

If this is your first cruise, the cast member will take individual pictures of everyone in your group. These pictures are not printed on your id. They are stored in Disney's database so when you disembark the ship at ports, Disney can match computer pics with actual faces.

After the cast member has checked you in and given you your Disney Cruise card (room key/charging card), you will be directed to the waiting area. If you have kids, you can complete the kid's club check in process (I have no idea what this entails cause I don't have kids). The kid's club check in is near the waiting area.

The lobby has a cool ship replica that you will want to take tons of pictures of . Also Captain Mickey or Minnie come out at various times to pose for pictures.

When it is time to board, you will hear an announcement. When it is time to board you will go thru the Mickey Head Arch to the gangway. Cast Members will be directing you and will ask to see your id before you go thru the Mickey Doors. Plus once you get pass the Mickey doors, there is one more queue where you will get your id scanned to officially register you as boarding the ship.

After that queue, Disney Cast Members will direct you to pose for your first Disney Cruise photo and then you will go thru one more door before you are finally on the ship. When you go thru the main door, a cast member asks for your family name, they announce it to all the cast members waiting in the lobby to cheer you on. I love that part, it is like you are a celebrity for two seconds, very nice!!! A cast member will then direct you where to go to eat and you now are free to explore the ship.

***LOL, I see I just wrote a book, sorry if I bored anyone, slow day at work.***

Since I haven't been on here in what seems like forever, I forgot how to reply to a post. Bare with me.

 

[abkriz]

can someone email me the new list PLEASE
Hazeleyes536@hotmail.com

how many kids are in the group to give too?

Hey Jennie, when you get the list could you forward it to me? I have yet to start anything for the FE! I cannot believe we sail in only 35 days! I need to get moving!!!

 

[TracyJAE]

We are getting so close! I am getting so excited! Getting all the stuff together and finished up for the cruise. I can't believe its almost here. We booked in January, so its been quite a wait.

I am thrilled with all the new people and cabins joining the fish exchange too. We have never cruised with Disney so of course never done anything like this. I think being so close to Christmas it will really add excitement and joy for everyone, young and young at heart.

I do wonder as so many are coming so quick if we don't need a solid deadline for closing the exchange list. Maybe 30 days out or something?

 

[abkriz]

I am super excited, too! I have so busy with having our house on the market that I have lost track of time! I guess since Trick or Treating has not happened yet (NE Ohio got slammed with Sandy) I haven't thought of December events! I cannot wait. I so need a vacation...

Chris...so sorry to hear about your loss. Glad you missed Sandy. My heart goes out to those on the East coast. I cannot even imagine.

Also, thanks for the stocking idea! Now the Elf can visit too!

 

[TracyJAE]

Also, thanks for the stocking idea! Now the Elf can visit too!

Elf? Shelf elf?

That makes me think though anyone else gonna decorate their rooms or bring any Christmas traditions along?

We have a very little battery light up Christmas tree we are bringing. Who knows maybe more when we get closer.

We just got a shelf elf, so I guess she will probably have to come along too.

We also use the European Advent calendars with the piece of chocolate in them. Those may be a kinda pain to bring along but we will probably figure it out some how. I hadn't planned to bring any food in our bags at all. But I keep seeing you should provide a bag of candy with your pillow case if you getting it signed by the CMs. So I guess if I have a little in the bag a little more won't matter.

 

[abkriz]

Elf? Shelf elf?

That makes me think though anyone else gonna decorate their rooms or bring any Christmas traditions along?

I keep seeing you should provide a bag of candy with your pillow case if you getting it signed by the CMs. So I guess if I have a little in the bag a little more won't matter.

Yes, "Gaffee O' Gaffee" and "Unicorn" (the names of the girls elves on the shelves) will most likely be traveling with us, unless a magical letter appears from them

We will decorate with our FE stockings...just need to figure out how to creatively put together.

Thanks for the tip about the candy in the pillowcase.

 

[mistyt]

Hi everyone! Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Could someone forward me an excel sheet that they have? Even if it isn't the updated sheet. I would just like to be able to get a sense of everyone that will be there so I can start placing SR gifts together!

Tanya.Mistysyn@gmail.com

 

[TracyJAE]

Hi everyone! Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Could someone forward me an excel sheet that they have? Even if it isn't the updated sheet. I would just like to be able to get a sense of everyone that will be there so I can start placing SR gifts together!

Tanya.Mistysyn@gmail.com

I sent you mine

 

[ItAllStrtdWAMouse]

OK I received my last bits of information and will send out the next list tonight!

I added everyone that has requested from the previous threads. If you don't receive it e-mail me or post to this thread. I should send it our around 8:30pm.

Christopher

 

[ItAllStrtdWAMouse]

Elf? Shelf elf?

That makes me think though anyone else gonna decorate their rooms or bring any Christmas traditions along?

We have a very little battery light up Christmas tree we are bringing. Who knows maybe more when we get closer.

We just got a shelf elf, so I guess she will probably have to come along too.

We also use the European Advent calendars with the piece of chocolate in them. Those may be a kinda pain to bring along but we will probably figure it out some how. I hadn't planned to bring any food in our bags at all. But I keep seeing you should provide a bag of candy with your pillow case if you getting it signed by the CMs. So I guess if I have a little in the bag a little more won't matter.

I forgot about bringing the Elf! Now I need to figure out how to hide him.

I have seen in other posts that no decorations are allowed on balconies and plug in lights. Not sure about battery operated ones. We bought a really cheesy fiber optic tree that works of a USB connector. Its just the right amount of fun on a trip and is small. I am making some magnetic door decorations for the door. Found a great mickey Santa hat cutout to put around the round porthole door number.

That may be my limit on space for extras. We are dressing up for pirate night and that is sucking up luggage space.

I found an address for mailing packages to your state room. If anyone wants to mail their FE gifts or pirate costumes (if you are dressing up) ahead of time. From what I read on some other threads it seems to work out well. I can e-mail it to everyone with the list tonight.

Christopher

 

[Hazeleyes536]

ok i just spent $100 at the dollare store
i cant accomodate any one else that comes in thats not on the list!
i felt guilty enough that i didnt get anything for the adults, so now thats taken care of!!
now i need to assemble everything!

How is everyone packing up the gifts to distribute?!
and can u mail stuff to the port? i dont know how im going to get it all there!

 

[ItAllStrtdWAMouse]

ok i just spent $100 at the dollare store
i cant accomodate any one else that comes in thats not on the list!
i felt guilty enough that i didnt get anything for the adults, so now thats taken care of!!
now i need to assemble everything!

How is everyone packing up the gifts to distribute?!
and can u mail stuff to the port? i dont know how im going to get it all there!

I am considering mailing the stuff. Evaluating $25.00 plus baggage fee versus ups to the ship. I 'll send you the mailing address with the list tonight.

 

[Hazeleyes536]

I am considering mailing the stuff. Evaluating $25.00 plus baggage fee versus ups to the ship. I 'll send you the mailing address with the list tonight.

thank you SO much!

Were driving so we could totally just take it but with 4 of us and bags i think itd be better to mail it!

 

[TracyJAE]

I am not planning to decorate the balcony, I had read as well that isn't allowed. Just a small tree and now our elf for the room. Maybe a few more tiny things in the room. Window clings or something on mirrors. Just little things.

I am putting my FE gifts in baggies. Little Holiday ones for the kids then a large holiday one for each cabin, so I put the kids bag with their name on it, in the large cabin one with cabin number on it to keep each cabins stuff all together and easier to deliver. I was considering fancy bags or something. But figured I would rather put my funds and time to goodies instead of the bag at this point.

I do have one per cabin gift that probably won't fit in the baggie or the FE pocket. A little oops on my part not realizing the consequences of the size of the item. But I think I have figured a plan to get it delivered anyway.

I had seen directions on other threads for mailing stuff. And I believe its on the Planning Center Dashboard on the Disney site where you can buy outings and such. I would be too afraid the wouldn't make it. We are driving and don't really have space concerns so I think we will just bring ours along.

It probably has been addressed but, do we have set delivery times or deadlines? Anyone have good delivery plans?

What about upgrades or cabin changes that happen at port? How will we find out about those?

 

[ItAllStrtdWAMouse]

It probably has been addressed but, do we have set delivery times or deadlines? Anyone have good delivery plans?

Usually you want to deliver by the morning of the sea day. You need to give everyone a chance to pack up. I added the section on the spreadsheet with area of ship and floor. I will finish updating that part by Thanksgiving. I need the mini brake to look at the deck plans to figure out where the cabins are. You can then decide if you want to go by floor or by section. Some other treads mentioned starting at the top and doing the front section. Next day the middle, next the rear. No one says they have to all be delivered on the same day or in any particular order.

What about upgrades or cabin changes that happen at port? How will we find out about those?

I will bring a copy of the list and if you have a cabin change you can let me know at the meet and greet. Any other suggestions?

 

[abkriz]

I will bring a copy of the list and if you have a cabin change you can let me know at the meet and greet. Any other suggestions?

Thanks, once again, for organizing all of this. I know I saw it on here, but can you remind me again when and where the meet and greet is? I want to write it on the spreadsheet when I print it out.

Finally have an idea for the FE gifts Now I just need to get busy!!

 

[ItAllStrtdWAMouse]

Thanks, once again, for organizing all of this. I know I saw it on here, but can you remind me again when and where the meet and greet is? I want to write it on the spreadsheet when I print it out.

Finally have an idea for the FE gifts Now I just need to get busy!!

Club 687 @ 3pm to muster drill

Its out of the way, close to where the DVC event is at 2:30pm, Drinks are available for those who want one and its open to families before six. The area closes around 3:45 for the 4pm muster drill. If you have early dining you may want to be some what ready for dinner. I believe sail away party starts after muster drill and dinner is relatively soon after that. Not sure how much time in between events early dinners will have.

I thought this time would give everyone the chance to settle in and give us the chance to say hello. Then when we see each other around, we can say hey! What a small world and make everyone else jealous!

Christopher