Looking for fun ways to announce our family

[KAS_73]

What are some fun, funny, unusual things to have them call out when they announce your family upon boarding?

 

[MUN]

What are some fun, funny, unusual things to have them call out when they announce your family upon boarding?

How about using your family name, that's what people are suppose to do.

 

[ajmomouse]

Sometimes the cast members will not announce something other than a serious last name.

 

[Club Disney Chandler]

What are some fun, funny, unusual things to have them call out when they announce your family upon boarding?

There was a thread recently about proposals and many reported DCL will no longer do anything except, "the ...... Family." I don't know this first hand but that's what most were saying.

 

[phinz]

Just have them announce The Griswold Family. Or The Simpson Family. Or The Addams Family. As noted, they won't say anything more complicated.

To be honest, I'm starting to tire of the family announcement thing. It was nice to get on our Princess cruise and just go straight onboard without having to wait for everybody in front of us to make a grand entrance.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Just have them announce The Griswold Family. Or The Simpson Family. Or The Addams Family. As noted, they won't say anything more complicated.

To be honest, I'm starting to tire of the family announcement thing. It was nice to get on our Princess cruise and just go straight onboard without having to wait for everybody in front of us to make a grand entrance.

Once we've passed the photo location, we've never had to wait to board/be announced. It always seems to just keep moving. They usually have at least 2 CMs doing the announcements, so one is getting the family name while the other is announcing, keeps things moving.

You can also just by pass it.

 

[Kuzcotopia1]

To be honest, I'm starting to tire of the family announcement thing.

I just think it's awkward.

 

[undertheradar]

I've never been handed the slip to be announced. We sail concierge and whoever escorts us to the ship has handled the slip.

 

[Maggie'sMom]

I've never been handed the slip to be announced. We sail concierge and whoever escorts us to the ship has handled the slip.

We've never had a slip to be announced. When we walk up, the CM just asks our name and announces it. I am another who finds it awkward and would be happy to skip it, but my DD loves it.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

We've never had a slip to be announced. When we walk up, the CM just asks our name and announces it. I am another who finds it awkward and would be happy to skip it, but my DD loves it.

That's how it's always worked with us, also. Not sure what "slip" they're talking about.

 

[RedSox68]

In 2014 we had ourselves announced as the Jack Skellington family, and they did it.

 

[The Sasquatch]

we are normally the Griswolds since we are known as that at home. And we scream as loud as we can still and normally its dead quiet and everyone stares. Thats how we roll.

 

[Sytrace]

We've never had a slip to be announced. When we walk up, the CM just asks our name and announces it. I am another who finds it awkward and would be happy to skip it, but my DD loves it.

No slip either, and I agree... it is a bit awkward. I am thinking we will just avoid this going forward. The thrill is gone.

 

[closetmickey]

That was my very most favorite surprise on our first cruise.

 

[RedSox68]

No slip either, and I agree... it is a bit awkward. I am thinking we will just avoid this going forward. The thrill is gone.

I was thinking that -- they must let you just say "no thanks" and move on. But because next year will be our first Disney cruise in three years, we may be dorky and just have them do it since we don't know when we'll be able to afford another one.

 

[Sytrace]

I was thinking that -- they must let you just say "no thanks" and move on. But because next year will be our first Disney cruise in three years, we may be dorky and just have them do it since we don't know when we'll be able to afford another one.

I think you should too. We have sailed more frequently in 2016 than typical and I think we are just sort of jaded and bored right now. (and I hesitate to say that because it might come across as being snarky and that I don't love the tradition) It WAS thrilling the first few times and if there was time between cruises, I think it would still be exciting for us. I actually love to watch all the folks getting announced and seeing the expressions. Especially the kids who are having folks clap for them...it makes me smile.

 

[The Sasquatch]

That was my very most favorite surprise on our first cruise.

Exactly! Dont ruin it for the 1st timers because you dont like it anymore. Its a really cool way to kick off your cruise. Thats when vacation starts!!!!

 

[RedSox68]

I think you should too. We have sailed more frequently in 2016 than typical and I think we are just sort of jaded and bored right now. (and I hesitate to say that because it might come across as being snarky and that I don't love the tradition) It WAS thrilling the first few times and if there was time between cruises, I think it would still be exciting for us. I actually love to watch all the folks getting announced and seeing the expressions. Especially the kids who are having folks clap for them...it makes me smile.

You're right - it is a great feature. I've never had it on any other line. The first time we were so surprised and it made us feel so special. Heck, I cried when I crossed the gangplank I was so dang happy to (finally) be on my first cruise!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I was thinking that -- they must let you just say "no thanks" and move on.

They totally do. Couple of times (when I wasn't in the mood) we've just said, "no, thanks" and walked on in.

 

[Neptune's Fork]

They totally do. Couple of times (when I wasn't in the mood) we've just said, "no, thanks" and walked on in.

Did they give you a Grumpy award or anything?