May 19th 2011, Three Day Dream Cruise

[ShellyLynn3630]

Sorry, we aren't going to Atlantis either

Far too much to do on the ship

I am afraid off that as well. But my kids and sister-in-law are set on going and I do love waterparks as well.

 

[KevinW]

We just booked this cruise, first time for a Disney Cruise! But not the first time cruising (only the 2nd for the kids though). Cat 4 Deck 8 midship. DW, DD12, DD17 and GM. May go to Atlantis for a dolphin encounter, did one in the Keys, it was fun! But it may take a while to firm it up (expensive!).

I know what FE's are (don't have one, not sure if we are going to decorate the door, need to fly in lightly packed due to 5 people), but I don't know what FE gifts are. Anyone?

Looking forward to this cruise! Going to WWoHP beforehand

Seeing if we can fit some Pirate gear!

 

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Last I was here there were only a few pages. Now there's 9 or more!

It's getting closer and closer to our cruise date! Woo hoo! I'm excited!

 

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

We just booked this cruise, first time for a Disney Cruise! But not the first time cruising (only the 2nd for the kids though). Cat 4 Deck 8 midship. DW, DD12, DD17 and GM. May go to Atlantis for a dolphin encounter, did one in the Keys, it was fun! But it may take a while to firm it up (expensive!).

I know what FE's are (don't have one, not sure if we are going to decorate the door, need to fly in lightly packed due to 5 people), but I don't know what FE gifts are. Anyone?

Looking forward to this cruise! Going to WWoHP beforehand

Seeing if we can fit some Pirate gear!

Fish Extender gifts are gifts you give to other cruisers who are also participating in fish extender an gifts. So a group of people (if they want) will coordinate on this board to exchange gifts. It's fun, but can be expensive if you allow yourself to spend the money. My friend and I participated w/ this on our last cruise. We found a lot of gifts (Disney related too) at Dollar General and Dollar Tree.

 

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

We just booked this cruise, first time for a Disney Cruise! But not the first time cruising (only the 2nd for the kids though). Cat 4 Deck 8 midship. DW, DD12, DD17 and GM. May go to Atlantis for a dolphin encounter, did one in the Keys, it was fun! But it may take a while to firm it up (expensive!).

I know what FE's are (don't have one, not sure if we are going to decorate the door, need to fly in lightly packed due to 5 people), but I don't know what FE gifts are. Anyone?

Looking forward to this cruise! Going to WWoHP beforehand

Seeing if we can fit some Pirate gear!

I'm on deck 8 as well, toward the aft.

 

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Hi again everyone. I just read through the whole thread and took some notes. I have the following information for the fish extenders. Please let me know if I left anyone out or have the wrong information. Obviously as the cruise gets closer those who don't already have room assignments will get them and we can fill in that info.


1. Linda67- Linda, DH deck 10

2. Kelly green eyes 23- Kelly, DM, DF deck 8 main dining Celebrating college graduation

3. Tigger2on-Suzanne, DD6, DM. B2B with May 15th Celebrating Suzanne’s 40th bday

4. Belle1129-B2B with May 15th, 8th deck Celebrating dad's birthday on May 20th

5. AuroraGrace- mom and DS 4

6. Tikibirds- Sandy deck 7 cat 11c

7. ShellyLynn3630- mom and DD cabin 5768

8. Addlema-
Celebrating 10th anniversary on 20th

9. Cathy_s- Cathy&Ray Sara 17 Hope 14 cabins 7681 & 7683 late dining Celebrating 21st anniversary on May 19

10. Mum from oz- Simone, DP, DS DD deck 7

11. BluegrassBelles-Donna, Joan, Sandy, Sarah, Jeremy b2b May 15th. cabin 10578 main dining Celebrating Sarah’s and Jeremy's graduation from law school.

12. RROARKE-Rob
Celebrating 12th anniversary

13. Tracykim- Tracy, DH DD14, DD11 B2B starting with this cruise cabin 5532

14. Kjackson83- deck 8

15. Suzyqn-Suzy and 3 family members deck 9

16. Suzyqn’s sister- and 3 family members

Wow! This took some time.

I'm not sure yet if I'm participating. I would love to but not sure I can afford to buy for this many people. Maybe it were broken down into groups? So group like 4 cabins into a group and those 4 cabins buy for each other? Just a suggestion. But again I'm not sure I will even be able to participate. But I will be sure to check this board more often now that we are down to 4 months until the cruise and let whoever wants to run this fish exchanger know what I'm planning.

Thanks though!

 

[tigger2on]

We had 26 cabins during our last one and the one before was 15.
IMHO 4 cabins is not really worth it... my kids loved the fact that we always the pockets of the FE filled.... my dd and DS in Feb said it was like Xmas again and I didn't have to spend any extra $$$ on treats because they had loads! But I am only keeping track of the list, not in charge per say.
Anyone else have opinions on the FE's...
Also remember I am not sure how accurate the list really is as I have taken it over but 2 or 3 people have informed me that they were not intending to do DE but their names we on the list.
Please everyone can you let me know if you are going to participate in FE and if so your cabin # please! If you wish to also be removed, let me know so I can take you off the list

 

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

We had 26 cabins during our last one and the one before was 15.
IMHO 4 cabins is not really worth it... my kids loved the fact that we always the pockets of the FE filled.... my dd and DS in Feb said it was like Xmas again and I didn't have to spend any extra $$$ on treats because they had loads! But I am only keeping track of the list, not in charge per say.
Anyone else have opinions on the FE's...
Also remember I am not sure how accurate the list really is as I have taken it over but 2 or 3 people have informed me that they were not intending to do DE but their names we on the list.
Please everyone can you let me know if you are going to participate in FE and if so your cabin # please! If you wish to also be removed, let me know so I can take you off the list

I will not participate then as I won't be able to afford it. But thanks!

 

[tigger2on]

Are you crafty?
There are a lot of inexpensive things you can do.
Bookmarks, Magnets, buttons, ornaments etc...
Some people just make up lil' loot bags for the kids with pencils, balloons, stickers, sweets.
Think about and let me know...
Plus no one has had a chance yet to chime in their opinion yet. That was just mine
BTW... the one you saw was the old list. New list is on Post #108
I think we have 12 right now for FE and cut off is end of Feb. for joining.

 

[Linda67]

Welcome KevinW

It's our first Disney Cruise as well (in fact it's our first ever cruise)

It's going to be so much fun !!

Let me know if you want any info about WWoHP as we visited in November and it was wonderful

 

[Linda67]

Hi everyone

Not long now

I think that participating in an FE exchange sounds like lots of fun so we will certainly join in.

Obviously it's totally up to each individual to decide if they would like to join in and as far as I can see the latest list is the one in post 108 (thanks Tigger2On )

Linda

 

[KevinW]

Thanks Kelly on the FE gifts info. We will not be participating, with my older kids the cruise is THE gift

Hi Linda, We did the 1st kids cruise to Nova Scotia as a cheaper test (to make sure they didn't get sick or freaked out), it was smooth sailing, so time for Disney! They have been hitting youtube a lot getting ready for WWoHP. The big question is how the crowds will be in the middle of May, time will tell! My DD loves Brits, there are a couple expats in her school she is BFF with.

Bringing our Disney mugs for the drink stations and hopefully can get some root beer there for some ice cream floats! Had to bring the RB in on the last cruise.

Hoping for something special friday night from Disney for POC4!

Cheers!

 

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

I plan on bringing my own Disney Resort mugs as well, however I was told that they would prefer you use the small paper cups to fill up your mugs. Just an FYI. But where the drink station is at on deck compared to where you might eventually end up sitting, and with carrying plates of food it's a pain to carry these small cups, take 2 sips and they're empty. So yeah I plan on filling up my mug.

 

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

I swear this commercial is being aired more and more each day! It's making me so excited for this cruise. I need to stop watching TV so I don't see this commercial daily. ha!

 

[tigger2on]

I plan on bringing my own Disney Resort mugs as well, however I was told that they would prefer you use the small paper cups to fill up your mugs. Just an FYI. But where the drink station is at on deck compared to where you might eventually end up sitting, and with carrying plates of food it's a pain to carry these small cups, take 2 sips and they're empty. So yeah I plan on filling up my mug.

Took our mugs In Feb and were told to use the small cups to fill the mugs. You just take the mugs to the station and use the small cup to fill and pour into the resort mugs. They said it was to keep germs down... not sure how germs are passed with mugs but... I can understand that Norwalk flies through cruises like wild fire. so better safe than sorry

 

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Yep, that's why I plan on using the paper cups to fill my mugs. Although those mugs don't hold much more than those cups once you add ice to them. Oh well.... It's "free"! Can't complain.

 

[tnshsms]

Just curious...anyone have some younger children with them? I will have my almost 3 yo daughter with me. It will be her first cruise. I'm nervous and excited all at the same time. She's never flown or cruised...nothing like throwing it all at her at once!

 

[waltfan42]

Hi Everybody!

We are going too! This is our very first cruise and I'm nervous because we all get motion sickness---hopefully we aren't crazy to try it. I told my husband that I think the Disney magic will protect us. My DD (12) and DS (9) are also coming and we haven't told them yet. I'm trying to plan a day at WWoHP the day we fly in, but I'm worried about the crowds. DD is a huge fan---the last HP book is her very favorite book of all time so I'm hoping I can make it happen. Anyway! Really excited and I hope we all have a wonderful trip!!

 

[tigger2on]

Welcome aboard!
May is a good time of year to sail due to calmer waters however, you never know about storms right? That being said, they do have motion sickness stuff available at Health services.

 

[Princess Rebjam]

My family is booked for this Cruise it will be our first cruise ever, can't wait.
The Kids are 19 and 23 and hoping for something with POTC 4.
Thinking about doing the FE but want to look into it more.
Oh yeah its also my first post so hope I do this right.