Nov 20, 2011 Dream - 3 Nights

[J&C's Mom]

Sure wish I was on the Disney Dream right now!

 

[GoofyMomInOhio]

Sure wish I was on the Disney Dream right now!

Me too! Where in PA are you from? We were just in Pittsburgh this weekend for a hockey tournament.

 

[VET]

Hello everyone!!!

I havent checked these boards lately...and wow!!! Lots of posting to catch up on. We are on the count down for our spring break cruise on RCCL. This will be our first one with them. I am REALLY getting excited about our Dream cruise now, with all of the news releases lately!!!

mnrhannah07...
I see you're from Milwaukee...
Me too!!! However, we moved to FLorida when I was 7. I still love to go back and visit friends and family. Also, I saw your husband works for the sheriff...me too. I'm a detention deputy. Thanks for organizing the FE!!!

Ellen

 

[VET]

I almost forgot...

Just a suggestion...

On our last Disney cruise, (a 3night) we met in the atrium about 30 minutes before the muster drill. It worked out well. It was so much fun meeting everyone...also took a group photo.

Ellen

 

[VET]

Will there be an FE exchange? Can't really plan for this cruise at the moment, but always good to know in advance. There are around 77 cabins(can't remember the exact amount of people) participating for the MV on 1/26.

Hello!!!
I just noticed you leave in 5 days!!!

Have a great trip!!! Hopefully you can give us some inside info on the Dream?!?!?

Also saw you are from Treasure Island...nice!!! We love to go to the beach in that area. We live in Lakeland.

 

[J&C's Mom]

That's funny, I started back with weight watchers at the beginning of December and have lost 6 pounds now...Pretty good considering it was the holidays and what not! good to know Im not the only one to lose before vacation so I wont be upset if I gain a few back!!!

Wow that's great...I have gained 30 pounds in the last year or so...ugggh!
Losing through the holidays...man that is outstanding!

 

[J&C's Mom]

Me too! Where in PA are you from? We were just in Pittsburgh this weekend for a hockey tournament.

Oh I'm in the east...just about 40 mins or so south east of Philly. My son however is at PennState, State College.

 

[mnrhannah07]

My mom's family is from Johnstown and Altoona....All the family actually still lives there except her!

 

[kristie03]

Hi all! I just found this thread and want to join in on the fun!

I'll be on this sailing along with my DH, DD (11) and DS (6). We are experienced RCCL cruisers but this is our first Disney one and we are so excited!!

Can someone please explain the FE exchange?? I think I want to be included, but I might should know what it is first

 

[auntlynne]

W E L C O M E

Kristie

First off, FE stands for "Fish Extender." DCL used the metal fish outside the room as a place to leave messages for cruisers. We extend the space to allow for larger or more items by hanging a receptacle from the fish. (Have you seen one yet? - FE that is, not a fish)

Those participating in the exchange give small gifts to the other participants. Some cruises have multiple groups to keep it manageable and other cruises have everyone participate in one large group - that is usually decided by group chatter. I've done groups of 12 cabins and loved being able to get my gifts to the boat and back home without going over luggage allowances.

Some people bring items representative of their hometown, some make crafts that have the cruise info on them, gifts from the dollar tree, CDs of tropical music, Disney-themed toys... Sometimes there is a price-cap to keep from getting out of hand.

Most people will tell you it's coming back to your cabin and finding a gift in your FE that makes it fun, not that you've gotten some "WOW" gift.

There are people who make FEs for sale (I think ETSY might have a dealer); others make their own in the standard fashion, and then there are some very creative people who come up with uses for shopping bags or purses to allow for a depository.

The organizer will collect first names, kids' ages, and cabin numbers and make a list so the participants will know where everyone is. On a three-night cruise, I imagine drop-off is anytime until mid-day on the 3rd day (to allow for packing/leaving bags outside room that night. Yes, most of us put our names/DISboard names on the gifts so you'll know who they are from.

 

[GoofyMomInOhio]

Oh I'm in the east...just about 40 mins or so south east of Philly. My son however is at PennState, State College.

We were out your way last March. My DH was working as a contractor for a few months at Harley in York so the kids and I headed out to visit. We went to Hershey, Lancaster, Philly (they really wanted to see the Liberty Bell), and alot more. The kids 'collect' states so we crossed over to NJ, then hit DE and MD too. Driving down 95 over the bridges past the stadiums in the wind and pouring rain was a bit scary.

 

[kristie03]

W E L C O M E

Kristie

First off, FE stands for "Fish Extender." DCL used the metal fish outside the room as a place to leave messages for cruisers. We extend the space to allow for larger or more items by hanging a receptacle from the fish. (Have you seen one yet? - FE that is, not a fish)

Those participating in the exchange give small gifts to the other participants. Some cruises have multiple groups to keep it manageable and other cruises have everyone participate in one large group - that is usually decided by group chatter. I've done groups of 12 cabins and loved being able to get my gifts to the boat and back home without going over luggage allowances.

Some people bring items representative of their hometown, some make crafts that have the cruise info on them, gifts from the dollar tree, CDs of tropical music, Disney-themed toys... Sometimes there is a price-cap to keep from getting out of hand.

Most people will tell you it's coming back to your cabin and finding a gift in your FE that makes it fun, not that you've gotten some "WOW" gift.

There are people who make FEs for sale (I think ETSY might have a dealer); others make their own in the standard fashion, and then there are some very creative people who come up with uses for shopping bags or purses to allow for a depository.

The organizer will collect first names, kids' ages, and cabin numbers and make a list so the participants will know where everyone is. On a three-night cruise, I imagine drop-off is anytime until mid-day on the 3rd day (to allow for packing/leaving bags outside room that night. Yes, most of us put our names/DISboard names on the gifts so you'll know who they are from.

Thanks for the info......I got thread search happy last night and am all a buzz with excitement to make a fish extender, design door magnets, imagine gifts to give...the whole deal!!!

 

[mnrhannah07]

Welcome to all the new thread comers! I have started the fish extender list and am up to 7 families..keep the families coming! The more the merrier! Just PM your info!

 

[SucalT]

I think I have convince myself that I will be on this cruise (as well as the 11/17/11 for a B2B), but I have yet to finalize the rest of my traveling companions. By daughter (7) will be with me, but we are unsure about the third guest.

Once we figure it out, we will join the FE list.

Only 292 more days to go!

I have lost track, who else is doing a B2B with 11/17/2011?

 

[VET]

WHOOO HOOO!!!!!

Last night, I got my vacation approved at work, so we can officially go on our cruise next month and in November (not that I would have let a little thing like work get in the way)

 

[Maltese5]

We will be on this cruise sailing with you guys too! We are also scheduled B2B on the November 23 sailing. Looking forward to The Dream!

 

[hdmeza]

Welcome to the cruise

Maltese...Where abouts is Southlake, I live just out of Houston

 

[LD NURSE]

Wow!!! We've grown!!! Getting really excited! Can't wait for the rest of 2012 dates to come out, so, I can maybe book while onboard! We are getting closer!

 

[auntlynne]

The dates are out; there's a thread (or two) showing them for the Fantasy through the end of 2012. As of yesterday, they were only being booked by telephone (or through a TA), not online.

 

[kristie03]

We will be on this cruise sailing with you guys too! We are also scheduled B2B on the November 23 sailing. Looking forward to The Dream!

I'm so looking forward to The Dream too!! We won't be sailing with you on the B2B but our good friends board on the 23rd as we get off!

Only 273 days from today....that should go pretty fast....right??