Nov. 10, 2013-4 Night Bahamian Dream

[Cavecats]

Ok, I just read your list of upcoming cruises and I don't know that I've ever been more jealous of anyone EVER! The transatlantic alone makes me want to swoon!!! The only one higher on my list is Panama Canal. *sigh* Don't be surprised if I latch onto you in November to hear ALL about it!!!

Mom and I did a partial Panama Canal cruise last November. We're really looking forward to getting back to Disney...it's been too long!!!

 

[KPetty725]

Hey everyone! A few people have asked about a FB group so I went ahead and set one up. It's https://www.facebook.com/groups/183467221809180/

Hopefully it works! That was my first time setting up a group! It's closed so I think you'll have to request permission to join. Maybe? Guess we'll find out!

Also, I know a lot of us are interested in doing a FEE. I've only done one before but it was SO much fun. If no one else is interested, I'd be willing to coordinate it. If no one else volunteers, I'll set up a Google spreadsheet tomorrow or Monday so we can add our info.

 

[lpizzuro123]

Hey everyone! A few people have asked about a FB group so I went ahead and set one up. It's https://www.facebook.com/groups/183467221809180/

Hopefully it works! That was my first time setting up a group! It's closed so I think you'll have to request permission to join. Maybe? Guess we'll find out!

Also, I know a lot of us are interested in doing a FEE. I've only done one before but it was SO much fun. If no one else is interested, I'd be willing to coordinate it. If no one else volunteers, I'll set up a Google spreadsheet tomorrow or Monday so we can add our info.

Katie, that is so nice of you. Count me in on the FB page. Not sure if I will join in on the FE yet. We are cruising with 12 people and I'm more sure if they would "get it" or not. I might just do it for my cabin. I'll let you know about that later.

I'll send you a FB request though today.

Linda

 

[Cavecats]

Don't make me search....what is a FEE or FE?

I'll join your Facebook group but I'll have to do it from home later and not from work now.

 

[Cavecats]

Don't make me search....what is a FEE or FE?

I'll join your Facebook group but I'll have to do it from home later and not from work now.

Oh my gawd you are talking about "Fish Extenders" Never heard of it until NOW but I think they are a really COOL and FUN idea!!!

 

[KPetty725]

Oh my gawd you are talking about "Fish Extenders" Never heard of it until NOW but I think they are a really COOL and FUN idea!!!

LOL! I had never heard of it until our last cruise in February and it was seriously one of the best parts of the cruise. My kids would check our Fish Extender (FE) every time we entered or left the room (even if it had only been 5 minutes) and frequently requested to stop by just to see if anything had been left. They also had a blast helping me deliver the gifts. They loved getting to be all secretive and explore areas of the ship we'd never been before.

Be prepared, though! It's very addicting!!!

 

[Fab 5 forever]

I recently read some brief info about the Fish Extenders, and they sound like a lot of fun. I will definitely be reading more about it. I will be sailing with my daughter who is 13 and eight other family members. This Vacation is a retirement celebration for my Dad. We have been to Disney to many time to count, so this was the next logical adventure. As much as I have always been a Disney Fanatic, planning this trip has brought my obsession to a new height. I recently found all the Pod cast too, I can't believe what I have been missing. Im addicted to listening to them.
If you can't tell, I'm having a lot fun finding out as much as I can about our trip.

Amy and DD Kylie

 

[KPetty725]

I recently read some brief info about the Fish Extenders, and they sound like a lot of fun. I will definitely be reading more about it. I will be sailing with my daughter who is 13 and eight other family members. This Vacation is a retirement celebration for my Dad. We have been to Disney to many time to count, so this was the next logical adventure. As much as I have always been a Disney Fanatic, planning this trip has brought my obsession to a new height. I recently found all the Pod cast too, I can't believe what I have been missing. Im addicted to listening to them.
If you can't tell, I'm having a lot fun finding out as much as I can about our trip.

Amy and DD Kylie

The FEE is so much fun. We did it for the first time last cruise and it was the kids' favorite part! I did get close to stressing out a few times when the gifts I was making ended up taking longer than expected but then I would remind myself that it was for fun and I would be ok again. I hope y'all do it! It's so worth it!

 

[lpizzuro123]

Nice to see some action on here. It's getting closer. I made some dining plans for pre and post cruise over the weekend.

Speaking to my DH last night about purchasing DVC. Not sure if we are ready for that yet - my DFIL lives in Orlando - so even though we always stay in WDW when we are down - not sure if we will purchase DVC - but he did say we could book another cruise while we are on this cruise in November .

We probably will not cruise again until 2015 as we are planning Disneyland for 2014 but at least there will be something to look forward to.

For all that have not joined the FB page - please do so - it is a great place to keep in touch also.

Linda

 

[KPetty725]

Nice to see some action on here. It's getting closer. I made some dining plans for pre and post cruise over the weekend.

Speaking to my DH last night about purchasing DVC. Not sure if we are ready for that yet - my DFIL lives in Orlando - so even though we always stay in WDW when we are down - not sure if we will purchase DVC - but he did say we could book another cruise while we are on this cruise in November .

Linda

On DVC - do it! We love it and have added on more points to our membership 3 times! Just today I was talking to someone staying at DAKL in June and she is paying 3 times what we pay for rooms!

 

[Diva of Dragons]

Hi Everyone!

We'll be there too! ....I am a very old time DISer who vanished from here for the last 2.5+ years, while we rode the roller coaster of adopting our daughter through the foster system. It was all consuming! We used to to go WDW every 1-2 years but we haven't been since Nov. 2006, and our last DCL cruise (we've done 4) was Nov. 2002. Waaaaayyyy too long! BUT, now the adoption is final (4/4/2013) and we are going to WDW and cruising in Nov!

So, my crew is Me, DH, DD4 (turning 5 right after the cruise), my DM, and a good friend! DH and I will celebrate our 23rd Anniversary on 11/11! Soooo, looking forward to it and re-connecting with my DIS community!

I have been so out of the loop. I have nooooo clue what Fish Extenders are! LOL!

 

[KPetty725]

Hi Everyone!

We'll be there too! ....I am a very old time DISer who vanished from here for the last 2.5+ years, while we rode the roller coaster of adopting our daughter through the foster system. It was all consuming! We used to to go WDW every 1-2 years but we haven't been since Nov. 2006, and our last DCL cruise (we've done 4) was Nov. 2002. Waaaaayyyy too long! BUT, now the adoption is final (4/4/2013) and we are going to WDW and cruising in Nov!

So, my crew is Me, DH, DD4 (turning 5 right after the cruise), my DM, and a good friend! DH and I will celebrate our 23rd Anniversary on 11/11! Soooo, looking forward to it and re-connecting with my DIS community!

I have been so out of the loop. I have nooooo clue what Fish Extenders are! LOL!

Welcome back and congratulations on the adoption of your daughter!

If you do a search for fish extenders you'll find more info than you ever wanted but the short version is that they're pockets that you hang off the fish mail hooks that DCL has outside the rooms. Those of us doing the FEE (fish extender exchange) make/buy small gifts for one another and deliver them during the cruise. It's super fun and just adds some extra pixie dust to the trip. I am not exaggerating at all when I say it was both of my DD's favorite part of our last cruise. They would ask to go to the room at all hours just to check to see if anything new had been left.

 

[Diva of Dragons]

Welcome back and congratulations on the adoption of your daughter!

If you do a search for fish extenders you'll find more info than you ever wanted but the short version is that they're pockets that you hang off the fish mail hooks that DCL has outside the rooms. Those of us doing the FEE (fish extender exchange) make/buy small gifts for one another and deliver them during the cruise. It's super fun and just adds some extra pixie dust to the trip. I am not exaggerating at all when I say it was both of my DD's favorite part of our last cruise. They would ask to go to the room at all hours just to check to see if anything new had been left.

Thank you Katie!! That sounds fun! Kira would love it. I'll start searching!

 

[KPetty725]

Thank you Katie!! That sounds fun! Kira would love it. I'll start searching!

My DD6's name is Keira! How funny!

 

[Diva of Dragons]

My DD6's name is Keira! How funny!

I think it suddenly got popular! LOL! her name is actually Kiralani but we call her Kira most of the time. There are 12 kids in her class and there is her, a Keira, and a Kiera! I love it!

 

[KPetty725]

I think it suddenly got popular! LOL! her name is actually Kiralani but we call her Kira most of the time. There are 12 kids in her class and there is her, a Keira, and a Kiera! I love it!

I love Kiralani! Sounds very Hawaiian! We thought we had given her a more unique name but you're right, there has been at least one other Keira in her school (although none in her class yet).

 

[kaismommie]

We just rearranged our reservations and will be on the Dream during this week. We were scheduled for Thanksgiving week, but I decided to go earlier

Curious, are you guys putting together FE? If so, we'd LOVE to be a part of it.

 

[mzzzh]

Hi Kaismommie....there's been talk of a FE but so far no has stepped up with superior organizing skills to take charge.....

 

[kaismommie]

Hi Kaismommie....there's been talk of a FE but so far no has stepped up with superior organizing skills to take charge.....

Haha! Gotcha

 

[mzzzh]

Originally posted by Kaismommie

Haha! Gotcha

My organizing skills are far from superior! Seriously, this is my first Disney cruise and I think some one who has at least already participated in a FE would make a better organizer! But I'll do it if no one else wants to.....