First Ever DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise 5/10/2009

[Madi100]

Hence forth known as the "Chicken Strip Theory".

That is hilarious. That one is going to stick. We'll still be saying it twenty years from now.

 

[MenashaCorp]

Hey, it's easier if you break it up into little bite-sized pieces!

Hence forth known as the "Chicken Strip Theory".

That is hilarious. That one is going to stick. We'll still be saying it twenty years from now.

To quote a wise Iowan, "Where's the Tag Fairy when you need her?"

 

[SamIAm21]

Hence forth known as the "Chicken Strip Theory".

Here's how I'm handling it. I figure summer is coming and us northerners know how that just flies by. Badda Bing, Badda Boom! Before I know it, it'll be September. Then with back to school, Halloween, Thanksgiving and the Holidays, it'll be January again before I can say boy howdy! By January 2009 I figure it's only five months away at that point. And I'll need the winter to work out and get in shape after the holidays. So, see, it'll be here before you know it.

I got this anticipation thing licked!

 

[Dodie]

I just submitted my deposit payment today!

Dodie and (DH) Phillip (2 adults) - 2nd seating


It's our third cruise. We did the Magic 7-Day Eastern in 2002 and a Wonder 3-nighter in 2004.

We need a Podcast Cruise signature JPG like the ones Corey has made for the Podcasters!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MenashaCorp]

Welcome!

And Hi to Greta and Maya! (Menasha was my Siberian Husky's name...MenashaCorp...)

The Podcast cruise does need some logo action. Good idea!

 

[winotracy]

I just submitted my deposit payment today!

Dodie and (DH) Phillip (2 adults) - 2nd seating


It's our third cruise. We did the Magic 7-Day Eastern in 2002 and a Wonder 3-nighter in 2004.

We need a Podcast Cruise signature JPG like the ones Corey has made for the Podcasters!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So you convinced him!!! Yeah!!

I did ask Corey for one of the bars that said "I'm going on the Podcast Cruise" but no word yet

 

[tmli]

Its official ds (12) is joining us.....Tracy when you have a minute can you add him to our names on the list.

Anyone else with 11/12 year old kids on the cruise?

 

[Madi100]

Its official ds (12) is joining us.....Tracy when you have a minute can you add him to our names on the list.

Anyone else with 11/12 year old kids on the cruise?

We will have an 11 year old daughter at the time of the cruise.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Welcome!

And Hi to Greta and Maya! (Menasha was my Siberian Husky's name...MenashaCorp...)

The Podcast cruise does need some logo action. Good idea!

Our Miniature Schnauzer is also named Greta (but with two t's).

And I also know that Corey is working on a logo for us but he's been busy with lots of other things. I believe the logo will be first class (and possibly available on some things we can wear...not just a signature graphic).

My apologies to the entire Roundtable (and Tracy) -- I know we're driving you all nuts with our "urgency" surrounding the cruise...but we just can't help it!

 

[chirurgeon]

Mindy had mentioned doing an Illuminations Cruise the night before the cruise. My question is, do you need a ticket for Epcot? My step mother might not be getting any park tickets and I don't want to abandon her that night, but I would like her to be able to see Illuminations closer than the Boardwalk area.

Kim

 

[kab407]

Mindy had mentioned doing an Illuminations Cruise the night before the cruise. My question is, do you need a ticket for Epcot? My step mother might not be getting any park tickets and I don't want to abandon her that night, but I would like her to be able to see Illuminations closer than the Boardwalk area.

Kim

We did an Illuminations cruise back in 2005. We did not need park admission. We picked up the boat the Yacht/Beach Club, cruise around for a bit and then headed over to Epcot to watch the fireworks. The boat brought us back to the Y/B. We never left the boat. It was a blast.

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

If there is enough interest/people, instead of an Illuminations cruise, what do y'all think about everyone chipping in for an Illuminations dessert party? We did one of these for our Disney wedding and it was the highlight of our day - a prime seat for Illuminations (with no worries about anyone shoving you out of your coveted space PPerfectMom!) and all you can eat desserts and drinks (depending on the package). What does everyone think?

from the offical Disney Wedding site:

Illuminations Parties
Event Times - All IllumiNations parties start 30 minutes before show time and finish 30 minutes after the conclusion of the show. The IllumiNations show is 14 minutes long.

Seating - Certain locations allow for scattered cocktail tables. A set-up fee of $75 would apply for additional tables, chairs and standard linens.

Food & Beverage - A minimum of $18.50 per person is required for private use of any of our viewing locations.

Admission - A $12.50+ inclusive fee per person will be charged for viewing IllumiNations. Convention Guides must escort guests to and from the venue. The cost is $90+ per host for the entire function (based on a 3-hour function), and $20+ for each additional hour. A minimum of one host for every 50 guests is required. Disney charter buses are required to use all venues at Epcot.

Inclement Weather - In case of inclement weather, the client must decide three hours prior to the event whether to move the event indoors. The decision does not change the cancellation payment schedule.

Capacities:

Lower United Kingdom Terrace
Dessert Party/Reception Minimum - 20 guests; Maximum - 120 guests

Upper United Kingdom Terrace
Dessert Party/Reception Minimum - 20 guests; Maximum - 50 guests

Upper French Island
Dessert Party/Reception Minimum - 50 guests; Maximum - 350 guests

Lower French Island
Dessert Party/Reception Minimum - 50 guests; Maximum - 300 guests

French Island Arm
Dessert Party/Reception Minimum - 20 guests; Maximum - 100 guests

Italy Isola
Dessert Party/Reception Minimum - 100 guests; Maximum - 300 guests

For dinner capacities, additional menu options, bar packages and entertainment enhancements, please consult your Disney Event Manager

 

[kab407]

If there is enough interest/people, instead of an Illuminations cruise, what do y'all think about everyone chipping in for an Illuminations dessert party? We did one of these for our Disney wedding and it was the highlight of our day - a prime seat for Illuminations (with no worries about anyone shoving you out of your coveted space PPerfectMom!) and all you can eat desserts and drinks (depending on the package). What does everyone think?

I'd be interested.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

If there is enough interest/people, instead of an Illuminations cruise, what do y'all think about everyone chipping in for an Illuminations dessert party? We did one of these for our Disney wedding and it was the highlight of our day - a prime seat for Illuminations (with no worries about anyone shoving you out of your coveted space PPerfectMom!) and all you can eat desserts and drinks (depending on the package). What does everyone think?

Does it require park admission? If I'm only going to be there for half a day, I won't want to buy a park ticket. However, if I'm there for longer (which means I will have been able to sell a child for a better-than-average price), I'm interested.

 

[rlduvall]

If there is enough interest/people, instead of an Illuminations cruise, what do y'all think about everyone chipping in for an Illuminations dessert party? We did one of these for our Disney wedding and it was the highlight of our day - a prime seat for Illuminations (with no worries about anyone shoving you out of your coveted space PPerfectMom!) and all you can eat desserts and drinks (depending on the package). What does everyone think?

Sounds interesting. If enough interest and it isn't too expensive I might go for it. How's that for wishy, washy?

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

I've updated my post to include some more info about Illuminations Dessert parties. I'm still looking for the different menus available... of course, like Mindy said before, we do have more than 300 days to go...

 

[kymickeyfan717]

I'm game for the Dessert party if the cost is not too much..

 

[Madi100]

A cruise or the party sounds fun.

 

[CarolynNC]

I was poking around on the cruise board last night and ended up in this thread:

Helpful Information For You Updated 03/06/2008

I found a link to a Cocoa Beach Pier from Best Western Cam.

I checked it out last night and of course couldn't really see anything so I decided to go back to it today around 5pm. It was great watching what I believe was the Wonder leaving port. It takes a while to figure out how to manuever the camera but once you get the hang of it you can even take a snapshot.

There are links to other area web cams but I liked this one the best.

 

[tmli]

We'd be interested. I believe you either have a ticket or pay the viewing fee. But it gets difficult, because then you need to be escorted from backstage and charter a disney bus to get you there. I think if everyone has a park ticket than you can just meet at the venue.

I have done this as part of another group and it is incredible! I am not sure how you would go about booking it without being part of a group or DFTW.