January 29, 2011 - 7 Day Eastern - WOOHOO!!

[myolite]

We just moved our cruise date to this one, hopefully we do not have to change it again...and lo and behold I see that Lisa is on this cruise. I was her Secret Mickey on our last cruise!

We are excited about going on another cruise, the last one we did not bring the kids while that was nice, this time the kids will be going. My oldest daughter will also bring her boyfriend and it will be his first time. I cannot wait to see his reactions as it is such a wonderful experience.

Welcome!

 

[cblack]

We just moved our cruise date to this one, hopefully we do not have to change it again...and lo and behold I see that Lisa is on this cruise. I was her Secret Mickey on our last cruise!

We are excited about going on another cruise, the last one we did not bring the kids while that was nice, this time the kids will be going. My oldest daughter will also bring her boyfriend and it will be his first time. I cannot wait to see his reactions as it is such a wonderful experience.

Welcome aboard - hope you don't have to change it again too!

 

[newgeneb]

We just moved our cruise date to this one, hopefully we do not have to change it again...and lo and behold I see that Lisa is on this cruise. I was her Secret Mickey on our last cruise!

We are excited about going on another cruise, the last one we did not bring the kids while that was nice, this time the kids will be going. My oldest daughter will also bring her boyfriend and it will be his first time. I cannot wait to see his reactions as it is such a wonderful experience.

Hi and Welcome Aboard

 

[boundfordisney]

We may be joining up on this date, as of now I have a hold on the reservation till the 20th. Just waiting to see what Monday morning brings as far as the discounts that disney may be putting out, at least as far as rumors go.This would be our 2nd cruise last one was Nov. 2009 7 night western took 2 of the oldest granchildren who were 13 and 12, this time we will be taking our 6 year old grandson, first cruise for him. We are also booked on the dream in August for a b2b., January is much closer yeah january!

 

[myolite]

We may be joining up on this date, as of now I have a hold on the reservation till the 20th. Just waiting to see what Monday morning brings as far as the discounts that disney may be putting out, at least as far as rumors go.This would be our 2nd cruise last one was Nov. 2009 7 night western took 2 of the oldest granchildren who were 13 and 12, this time we will be taking our 6 year old grandson, first cruise for him. We are also booked on the dream in August for a b2b., January is much closer yeah january!

Looks like some pretty good discounts going on.

 

[cblack]

Looks like some pretty good discounts going on.

Yeah, wish we had another week of vacation time to take advantage of them!

 

[myolite]

Yeah, wish we had another week of vacation time to take advantage of them!

ha! No kidding!

Though being DVC Owners, it's one of those things where it feels like the value of DVC isn't quite as high as it could be, since these promotions are coming around more frequently. Get a room=free gift cards, free dining...wow. Granted, they are rack rates but still. Wish I'd seen some DCL or ABD discounts but...*shrug*

 

[cblack]

myolite - that would be frustrating, do they ever offer discounts for DVC members?

On another note, booked our flights through SW today. One on points and the other 2 were $96 each way one step closer!

 

[newgeneb]

myolite - that would be frustrating, do they ever offer discounts for DVC members?

On another note, booked our flights through SW today. One on points and the other 2 were $96 each way one step closer!

DVC is the best program I have ever tried and yes we do get discounts On every cruise they offer discounted points for your next cruise

 

[myolite]

DVC is the best program I have ever tried and yes we do get discounts On every cruise they offer discounted points for your next cruise

Ha! I was going to say no, no discounts. But we haven't cruised before, so...can y ou explain the discounted points for your next cruise more? Or is it just like the cash-paying discounted rate for rebooking?

 

[newgeneb]

Ha! I was going to say no, no discounts. But we haven't cruised before, so...can y ou explain the discounted points for your next cruise more? Or is it just like the cash-paying discounted rate for rebooking?

At the onboard meeting of DVC members they will give u a point discount per person on most upcomming cruises usually 10% off the points charts The only catch is you need to book your next cruise in 3 days after the cruise is overIt is a great dealBe sure and go to the DVC meets on board they also give out cash discounts on points ,hats and lots of gifts and prizes

 

[myolite]

We booked our night before lodging at the Beach Club at WDW! Since Iowa winters are unpredictable, we decided to fly in instead of driving. We've never stayed at the Beach Club before, so this is something to look forward to too!

 

[swankybeth]

Just booked our flights and the Hyatt MCO for the night before our stay! We got $98/each way on Southwest and I got the Hyatt for $107 for the night! We loved staying at the Hyatt the night before the cruise last time and are excited to do it again. Can't wait to swim on the roof if weather permits!

 

[Paddle_Nut]

Just booked our flights and the Hyatt MCO for the night before our stay! We got $98/each way on Southwest and I got the Hyatt for $107 for the night! We loved staying at the Hyatt the night before the cruise last time and are excited to do it again. Can't wait to swim on the roof if weather permits!

Where did you get the $107/ngt deal?
Karla

 

[swankybeth]

Where did you get the $107/ngt deal?
Karla

I found a code on flyertalk.com. So happy w/that rate!

 

[myolite]

I found a code on flyertalk.com. So happy w/that rate!

I hadn't heard of flyertalk before. Very cool!

 

[cruisergirly]

This is our 2nd Disney Cruise (last was 2009 Halloween Cruise) and 5th cruise, but my first attempting to use the disboards. I am fascinated by the idea of the Fish Extenders and we would definitely like to participate. My girls (4,6 at time of trip) will love this! I understand there are rules specific to each cruise for the FE's, are there any yet for this cruise?

Looking forward to it!!!

 

[cruisergirly]

Does anyone know if there is any flexibility in the kids club. I know my girls will probably want to stay together, but one will be 4 and 3/4 and the other will be newly 6. The 4 year old would be fine in the older group, but I don't know if they would allow that.

Any suggestions, or past experiences would be great!

 

[cblack]

Does anyone know if there is any flexibility in the kids club. I know my girls will probably want to stay together, but one will be 4 and 3/4 and the other will be newly 6. The 4 year old would be fine in the older group, but I don't know if they would allow that.

Any suggestions, or past experiences would be great!

Welcome cruisergirly! I've not been on a cruise, but have been devoted to reading and re-reading everything I can find on disboards for a few months! It's the only way I will make it 5 more months!

There are a few different threads regarding the new structure of the kids clubs, so searching might provide more detail than I can, but what I've read is the age groups for the Club/Lab are more like suggestions and kids can go back and forth between the Club/Lab depending on what they are interested in. Many parents have said they love this because their children can play together, others have said it is chaotic. Hope this helps!

 

[Paddle_Nut]

My youngest dd will be 4 at the time of the cruise but turning 5 in March. I am hoping she can be put in the older category if she wants so she can be with her sister, but I guess she can decide what she wants. They have been watching youtube videos of the oceaneer club and they can't wait!