Disney Dream August 7, 2011

[villagesbarbara]

Hey-I just noticed you will be on the same sailing as my sister and her fam on the Fantasy! Cool You lucky ducks!!

Yes, we're sailing with over 100 (could be closer to 200 now) of our fellow 2008 PC Repo Group. We started "talking" online in Jnauary 2007 and have kept it up for going on four years now. Living in FL we get to see many of them when they visit WDW.

 

[villagesbarbara]

Got palo dinner and brunch. Also got a cabina on the beach. The cruise is coming up soon.

Congratulations. I hope brunch is still available at the 105 day mark. It is our favorite and we haven't missed one yet. Dinner we have always been able to get on board. We have been talking about waiting til on board for dinner anyway - not knowing the rotation til check in we don't want to miss what could be a new favorite. Since Nicole has to head to the dining location to check in on arrangements for Colin's special diet, I'll send Heather with her to work it out. Helps having grown up daughters to take care of things.

 

[simbasmom2]

Yes, we're sailing with over 100 (could be closer to 200 now) of our fellow 2008 PC Repo Group. We started "talking" online in Jnauary 2007 and have kept it up for going on four years now. Living in FL we get to see many of them when they visit WDW.

That's neat. She isn't one of your originals. This will be her 3rd cruise. She saw how many pages were on your thread and she figured you must be sailing friends.

 

[villagesbarbara]

That's neat. She isn't one of your originals. This will be her 3rd cruise. She saw how many pages were on your thread and she figured you must be sailing friends.

Tell her to jump right in, it's a really great group.

 

[jlawall]

Hey all....just stopping by.....I can't believe some of us are able to book ressies already..woo hoo.....I'm going to contact my TA and pay in full so we can book at 105......

 

[simbasmom2]

Barbara I will tell my sister to join in soon. I think she was overwhelmed when she saw how many were already talking.

 

[simbasmom2]

Hey all....just stopping by.....I can't believe some of us are able to book ressies already..woo hoo.....I'm going to contact my TA and pay in full so we can book at 105......

We are getting closer!

 

[BelleBway]

I finally had a chance to talk to my nieces about the trip again tonight- we are IN for FE!

Also they are really excited so it was fun to talk about everything with them again.

 

[Mackie Mouse]

Belle - Whoohoo! Excited to get a gift together for your cabin.

I am on spring break this week and may have spent a chunk of my day today printing out magnets for our door... :X I promise that it start out as surprise magnets for our friends, but then I couldn't resist making some for myself.

 

[BelleBway]

Belle - Whoohoo! Excited to get a gift together for your cabin.

I am on spring break this week and may have spent a chunk of my day today printing out magnets for our door... :X I promise that it start out as surprise magnets for our friends, but then I couldn't resist making some for myself.

LOL, I was just writing a PM to make sure you didn't miss it. Now I have to figure out just what the heck I am going to get everyone and buy a FE thing on ebay and stuff...

I also need to start working on a guidebook for the girls... I did one last trip with our itinerary for each day, general info, etc and it worked out well. They like structure and it really helped them know what to expect each day.

Can't wait to be able to book excursions and such! It's been over a yr since I booked this cruise... it's actually getting close now! I love hearing how excited the girls are.

 

[simbasmom2]

I finally had a chance to talk to my nieces about the trip again tonight- we are IN for FE!

Also they are really excited so it was fun to talk about everything with them again.

YAY! Glad you are joining the FE group! My girls are getting really excited, too. Just need to pay off this vacay...that's when I will feel relieved!

 

[pennymike]

I'll try to get a photo on that shows up a bit bigger than the little one to the left....(although that is one of my faves from our Xmas '10 on the Magic!). Have to re-learn how to post a photo....
Take care, all!

 

[kk92476]

DD will turn 8 on the second day of the trip--Castaway Cay day. Had been planning for months that we would book the parasailing excursion for her birthday--which is age 8 and up. But since her "age" in the system (as in her age as she walks on to the boat) is 7, I was told yesterday that we would be unable to book the excursion until we arrive on the ship and just hope to find an open spot. : - ( I asked if they could just change her age to 8 in the system since she WILL, in fact, be 8 for the majority of the trip and the woman said no.

Can anyone think of a way around this? Help!

 

[Mackie Mouse]

DD will turn 8 on the second day of the trip--Castaway Cay day. Had been planning for months that we would book the parasailing excursion for her birthday--which is age 8 and up. But since her "age" in the system (as in her age as she walks on to the boat) is 7, I was told yesterday that we would be unable to book the excursion until we arrive on the ship and just hope to find an open spot. : - ( I asked if they could just change her age to 8 in the system since she WILL, in fact, be 8 for the majority of the trip and the woman said no.

Can anyone think of a way around this? Help!

Would you be able to possibly book the excursion just for yourself, or for two adults, and than add in DD once on board, so that way a date/time is saved?

 

[simbasmom2]

Hope everyone had a great Easter! 104 days left!!!

 

[kk92476]

If I can't get them to adjust her age, then I'll book for 2 adults and my husband will be left out. That will be OK, but since it's her birthday, we really all want to be together. DH is going to try calling this week in hope of finding a rep who is a little more helpful (we JUST found out we can get on a wait list for our preferred hotel rather than checking back every day for avaialability--I have asked about a wait list at least 4 times and told it didn't exist....so you never know who might help!) plus he is sometimes just more persuasive than I am!

Would you be able to possibly book the excursion just for yourself, or for two adults, and than add in DD once on board, so that way a date/time is saved?

 

[BelleBway]

If I can't get them to adjust her age, then I'll book for 2 adults and my husband will be left out. That will be OK, but since it's her birthday, we really all want to be together. DH is going to try calling this week in hope of finding a rep who is a little more helpful (we JUST found out we can get on a wait list for our preferred hotel rather than checking back every day for avaialability--I have asked about a wait list at least 4 times and told it didn't exist....so you never know who might help!) plus he is sometimes just more persuasive than I am!

I was going to suggest trying to call again and asking to speak to a supervisor. Hope it works out for you and that everyone can go together!

 

[Mackie Mouse]

Just doing happy dance to say that as of today our cruise is paid in full! WHOOO!

 

[simbasmom2]

Just doing happy dance to say that as of today our cruise is paid in full! WHOOO!

YAY!!! I wish ours was!

 

[simbasmom2]

If I can't get them to adjust her age, then I'll book for 2 adults and my husband will be left out. That will be OK, but since it's her birthday, we really all want to be together. DH is going to try calling this week in hope of finding a rep who is a little more helpful (we JUST found out we can get on a wait list for our preferred hotel rather than checking back every day for avaialability--I have asked about a wait list at least 4 times and told it didn't exist....so you never know who might help!) plus he is sometimes just more persuasive than I am!

I will wish for a sprinkling of pixie dust!