February 10, 2011 Dream

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Thanks Thomsluvdisney! We'll do the FE.

In our cabins (2000 & 2002 for now, hoping to move):
Myself
My husband
DS 9
DD 6
DS 3
DD 19 months

Thank you for organizing it!

How many families will you allow? My last cruise had about 16 families, I thought it was a little much, but I'll go with the flow.

You are in but I do need the names of your kids. You can also PM with them if that makes you more comfortable.

I haven't really thought about a specific number to cut it off. I have seen some groups will divide extra large groups into smaller groups. First time I have managed the FE, so I guess we will just keep an eye on it?!?!?

 

[dunbarfamily]

You are in but I do need the names of your kids. You can also PM with them if that makes you more comfortable.

I haven't really thought about a specific number to cut it off. I have seen some groups will divide extra large groups into smaller groups. First time I have managed the FE, so I guess we will just keep an eye on it?!?!?

I'll send you a PM!

I've never managed an FE either. We've only participated once and that was on our last cruise. Thanks for organizing it!!

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

I'll send you a PM!

I've never managed an FE either. We've only participated once and that was on our last cruise. Thanks for organizing it!!

Are you staying at one of the resorts prior to the cruise?

 

[dunbarfamily]

Are you staying at one of the resorts prior to the cruise?

Yes, we'll be at BLT. Are you?

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Yes, we'll be at BLT. Are you?

Yes, we are at the AKL! So excited, it seems we having been staying at different resorts each trip, love it!!

 

[dunbarfamily]

Yes, we are at the AKL! So excited, it seems we having been staying at different resorts each trip, love it!!

Let me know if you're interested in sharing transportation to the port Thursday morning.

I'd love to stay at AKL sometime, but right now, we stay as close to MK as we can, since we spend most of our time there. Plus, I get a huge kick out of hopping on a boat at the end of a long day and watching all the people standing in line for the monorail, because we did that for so long before discovering DVC.

 

[amysmith282]

We just booked the Dream for Feb. 10. This will be our 6th cruise but first with Disney. Will be bringing my DH-38 and DD-4. Really excited to see how different DCL is compared to other lines.
I am very interested in the FE....but VERY new to the idea.
Can't wait!!!!!

 

[dunbarfamily]

We just booked the Dream for Feb. 10. This will be our 6th cruise but first with Disney. Will be bringing my DH-38 and DD-4. Really excited to see how different DCL is compared to other lines.
I am very interested in the FE....but VERY new to the idea.
Can't wait!!!!!

Welcome!

There are a lot of great threads on here about the FE!

Glad to have you aboard!

 

[amysmith282]

So excited to cruise in Feb on the new Dream!

Anyone else on this trip?

Will you be FE'ing? If so please send me a PM with the following information:
Stateroom
Dis Name
Family Name
First Names
Sex
Age of Children
Celebrations (Who & When)
Allergies


Stateroom: TBA 9A
Dis name: amysmith282
Family name: Smith
Scott-M
Amy-F
Carly-4 (F)

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Let me know if you're interested in sharing transportation to the port Thursday morning.

I'd love to stay at AKL sometime, but right now, we stay as close to MK as we can, since we spend most of our time there. Plus, I get a huge kick out of hopping on a boat at the end of a long day and watching all the people standing in line for the monorail, because we did that for so long before discovering DVC.

Not sure about transportation, we actually have 13 people in our party !

We are also DVC members, we LOVE it, best investment we ever made!! We have been trying different resorts and really have liked them all, not sure if I can say which is my favorite. Guess I need to keep experimenting!!

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

So excited to cruise in Feb on the new Dream!

Anyone else on this trip?

Will you be FE'ing? If so please send me a PM with the following information:
Stateroom
Dis Name
Family Name
First Names
Sex
Age of Children
Celebrations (Who & When)
Allergies


Stateroom: TBA 9A
Dis name: amysmith282
Family name: Smith
Scott-M
Amy-F
Carly-4 (F)

Welcome Aboard Smith Family

Is this your families first cruise? I've got you on the FE list!

 

[dunbarfamily]

Not sure about transportation, we actually have 13 people in our party !

Check out my post on page three. I broke down the different options for transporation through a company we've used on three trips. Disney charges $35/pp/each way. Even if you don't want to join us, seriously check into using a service like Happy Limo for your party. It'd be a lot less expensive per person, especially for a big group. For a group of 19 (13 of you, 6 of us) it works out to be $16/pp. Plus, you'll get there earlier with less stress and would be able to get on the boat earlier. Most companies will even make a quick stop should you forget something.

Getting excited!!!!

I'm starting to figure out what we'll do for FE gifts too. Hurry up February!!

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Check out my post on page three. I broke down the different options for transporation through a company we've used on three trips. Disney charges $35/pp/each way. Even if you don't want to join us, seriously check into using a service like Happy Limo for your party. It'd be a lot less expensive per person, especially for a big group. For a group of 19 (13 of you, 6 of us) it works out to be $16/pp. Plus, you'll get there earlier with less stress and would be able to get on the boat earlier. Most companies will even make a quick stop should you forget something.

Getting excited!!!!

I'm starting to figure out what we'll do for FE gifts too. Hurry up February!!

You are totally right, we have only used DCL transpo on first cruise and that was because it was part of the Land/Sea package. Our last 4 we have booked through a private company, soooo much cheaper!!! We will not be able to share transportation with your family because this cruise is actually the second half of our B2B but suggest it to others, what a great way to save money. Our first cruise date is January 6th !

Also can't wait, time can't go by fast enough. Our DCL countdown timer tells me their is still 115 days before our trip (week in WDW). I believe we get to begin making reservations for the ship on the 24th of October....19 more days!!!! I wonder if people booked on the first cruise have began making resies. If they are platinum club members wouldn't they? I haven't seen any posts from those cruisers yet, has anyone else?

 

[amysmith282]

This is our 6th cruise but first with DCL....really can't wait to compare the other lines. I have a feeling this will be by far the best line!
I'm gonna need to do some researching on this FE thing...sounds fun though!

 

[dunbarfamily]

You are totally right, we have only used DCL transpo on first cruise and that was because it was part of the Land/Sea package. Our last 4 we have booked through a private company, soooo much cheaper!!! We will not be able to share transportation with your family because this cruise is actually the second half of our B2B but suggest it to others, what a great way to save money. Our first cruise date is January 6th !

Also can't wait, time can't go by fast enough. Our DCL countdown timer tells me their is still 115 days before our trip (week in WDW). I believe we get to begin making reservations for the ship on the 24th of October....19 more days!!!! I wonder if people booked on the first cruise have began making resies. If they are platinum club members wouldn't they? I haven't seen any posts from those cruisers yet, has anyone else?

Oh my gosh, I forgot about you doing the b2b, and we even pm'd about it! Where is my brain?!?

Hmmm....I thought we couldn't make reservations until the second week of November....going to look now.....

First time sailers can book at 75 days, so November 27, 2010
Silver Castaway Club members can book 90 days, so November 12, 2010
Platinum can book at 105, so October 28, 2010

Platinum can make resies on 10-24 for your first cruise on Feb 6.

I'm so excited for you doing the b2b! You'll be about the only people on the ship for a while! Very cool!!

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Oh my gosh, I forgot about you doing the b2b, and we even pm'd about it! Where is my brain?!?

Hmmm....I thought we couldn't make reservations until the second week of November....going to look now.....

First time sailers can book at 75 days, so November 27, 2010
Silver Castaway Club members can book 90 days, so November 12, 2010
Platinum can book at 105, so October 28, 2010

Platinum can make resies on 10-24 for your first cruise on Feb 6.

I'm so excited for you doing the b2b! You'll be about the only people on the ship for a while! Very cool!!

I'm sooo confused ! When I pull up my reservation (1st cruise-Feb 6) it states I can start booking Oct 24th, is this not correct? We are Gold members so that would be 105 days, right??? I copied the following blurb from the DCL site/My Reservation.

With My Cruise Plans you can arrange a variety of cruise activities for everyone in your travel party and make reservations in advance. Log in and retrieve your cruise reservation to:

Book and modify port adventures
Reserve and revise spa treatments and fitness activities
Make and update dining reservations at Palo
Register children for activities*
Reserve babysitting
View and update your cruise activity reservations
View your cruise Saved Activities

Sorry, access to My Cruise Plans is not currently open for this reservation. Access is available 120 days prior to embarkation for Platinum Castaway Club members and Concierge Guests, 105 days prior for Gold Castaway Club members, 90 days prior for Silver Castaway Club members and 75 days prior for all other Guests. Also, please note that access to My Cruise Plans closes 3 days before your cruise departure date.

So confused, when can we start booking reservations? Can you tell I'm mostly interested in Palo!

 

[dunbarfamily]

I'm sooo confused ! When I pull up my reservation (1st cruise-Feb 6) it states I can start booking Oct 24th, is this not correct? We are Gold members so that would be 105 days, right??? I copied the following blurb from the DCL site/My Reservation.

With My Cruise Plans you can arrange a variety of cruise activities for everyone in your travel party and make reservations in advance. Log in and retrieve your cruise reservation to:

Book and modify port adventures
Reserve and revise spa treatments and fitness activities
Make and update dining reservations at Palo
Register children for activities*
Reserve babysitting
View and update your cruise activity reservations
View your cruise Saved Activities

Sorry, access to My Cruise Plans is not currently open for this reservation. Access is available 120 days prior to embarkation for Platinum Castaway Club members and Concierge Guests, 105 days prior for Gold Castaway Club members, 90 days prior for Silver Castaway Club members and 75 days prior for all other Guests. Also, please note that access to My Cruise Plans closes 3 days before your cruise departure date.

So confused, when can we start booking reservations? Can you tell I'm mostly interested in Palo!

Yeah, you're right for the 24th for the first cruise. I guess I was looking at old info?? Who knows?!

We've never been to Palo. I'm a, ummm, un-adventurous eater. That sounds better than picky, right?!? Do you think its ok for someone like me? I don't want to be wasteful, and that's whats mainly holding me back. That, and there's this tiny issue of a certain baby that probably won't last more than 10 minutes in the nursery!

Interested in your thoughts on Palo.

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Palo is a MUST! During our first cruise, when our oldest was only 2 (aahh), we were able to hire a babysitter, a cm who was off the Disney clock, but also highly recommended. Is there a time where you can try to hire a babysitter (maybe nap time) and have brunch at Palo? You should really, really, really try and go, it is THAT fabulous.

 

[dunbarfamily]

Palo is a MUST! During our first cruise, when our oldest was only 2 (aahh), we were able to hire a babysitter, a cm who was off the Disney clock, but also highly recommended. Is there a time where you can try to hire a babysitter (maybe nap time) and have brunch at Palo? You should really, really, really try and go, it is THAT fabulous.

AWESOME! Where/how did you get hooked up with an off-duty CM? Teach me your ways! That would totally work. I know the baby won't stay in the nursery, unless something huge changes in the next few months, but she does take naps. Oh, I'm excited now!!

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

AWESOME! Where/how did you get hooked up with an off-duty CM? Teach me your ways! That would totally work. I know the baby won't stay in the nursery, unless something huge changes in the next few months, but she does take naps. Oh, I'm excited now!!

We aked at the Front Desk/Guest Services and they hooked us up!