Nov. 4th, 2012 Dream cruise meet thread!

[JohnPA]

I also think we need to have a rule put in place...everyone participating needs to get something for every room. I have read recently where some people only buy for a few rooms and feel thats ok...it's not. Ot they don't give anything to the rooms that have adults only.
I also think we should have a limit of 15 or 20 in a group...if we get more than that, than we can split it up into 2 groups.

No worries. Here's a quick rundown on how we've handled it in the past. You MUST deliver at least ONE gift to each stateroom. You can deliver more, or deliver to all people in the stateroom. You must deliver your gifts by noon on the last day so that people can pack them up that evening for the trip home. I like to keep the number of staterooms to around 15. Once we go over that, we'll look at splitting into groups. Then you must deliver to your group, but can deliver to all if you like.

Don't fret this FE thing too much. It's all for fun!

 

[stitchlovestink]

Adults with name and ages: Lynn & Tom
Children with name, age and gender: Ashleigh (17F)
Stateroom(s): 8063
Celebration(s): Ashleigh's 17th Bday
Allergies: none
First Cruise?: No
Participate in FE: Yes
WDW Radio Podcast Cruise: No

 

[Akima]

So will we get a list of everyone or is it up to us? Just trying to prepare and make sure we bring enough.

 

[beatlesblonde]

I'd love to hear examples of what people have used as FE gifts before. I'm clueless of what to bring.

 

[jenseib]

We will get a list.

There are some threads on here about Gifts to give.

I know the last cruise we received magnets, lots of candy, post cards, small toys, pirate loot, CD, book marks, and things that had to do with a persons home state.

 

[JohnPA]

So will we get a list of everyone or is it up to us? Just trying to prepare and make sure we bring enough.

Kimberly:

Just follow the link in my signature to see the list. It will always be up-to-date, so if you don't see yourself on the list - SCREAM!

And if you see any discrepancies, let me know. I've been known to miss it when someone bows out. But I try

 

[ajwiseman09]

OOHhhh...so excited about this!! Here is our information

Adults with name and ages: Brandon (27) Alyssa (26)
Children with name, age and gender: None (yet)
Stateroom(s): 5044
Celebration(s): None
Allergies: None
First Cruise?: N
Participate in FE: Y
WDW Radio Podcast Cruise: Y

 

[JohnPA]

Off for a Fantasy Eastern Caribbean cruise and a week at WDW. Will be back on June 3.

If you post your information, I'll get it on the spreadsheet when I get back.

 

[jenseib]

Have fun!!!!

 

[ajwiseman09]

For those of you who are in the official "WDW Radio" group, they posted a message on the forum for that site that they are putting together a FE exchange group if any of you are interested in participating in two separate groups!

 

[Akima]

Kimberly:

Just follow the link in my signature to see the list. It will always be up-to-date, so if you don't see yourself on the list - SCREAM!

And if you see any discrepancies, let me know. I've been known to miss it when someone bows out. But I try

Awesome!! Thank you so much!!

 

[Akima]

Do we have a theme yet?

 

[jenseib]

Do we have a theme yet?

Theme for what?

 

[Simbalic]

My DW, 2 daughters and I are joining you all on this cruise. We are quite excited We have been on 3 Disney Cruises, but this is our first on the Dream!

Please count us in for the Fish Extender!

We will be in Room 8188. It will be me, my DW, DD (14), and DD (11)

I agree with keeping the groups relatively small, probably around 15 rooms. I would also encourage all the deliveries of gifts to be done at least one day prior to the end of the cruise, otherwise, you have to rush and pack the gifts in your luggage at the last minute instead of eating/enjoying/using them on the cruise. On our last cruise, we got a lot of fun, and thoughtful gifts, but we also got a fair amount of repeat gifts. We ended up getting so many duplicate gifts that we were able to share 4 bags of goodies (candy, pirate stuff, pins, etc) with families that we met in the dining hall who weren't in the FE--- they really seemed to enjoy them, and we didn't have to bring home a bunch of duplicate gifts.

Looking forward to meeting you, and hearing your excitement for the cruise!

Dan

 

[Akima]

Theme for what?

Sorry not theme but name for the cruise. My husband said normally there is a name that the cruise goes by? I don't know...um I'll send Rental01 if this doesn't make sense. I am a cruise n00b!

 

[cherylp3]

AJ: I recently spoke with Beci regarding fish extenders. I'm not sure how they are going to handle it.

Adults with name and ages:
Cheryl Perlmutter - 41 And Todd Perlmutter - 43
Stateroom(s): 7176
Celebration(s): Belated Todd's birthday
Allergies: Cheryl is vegan and gluten intolerant. Todd: Portobello Mushroom
First Cruise?: N
Participate in FE: Y
WDW Radio Podcast Cruise: Y

 

[JohnPA]

My DW, 2 daughters and I are joining you all on this cruise. We are quite excited We have been on 3 Disney Cruises, but this is our first on the Dream!

Please count us in for the Fish Extender!

We will be in Room 8188. It will be me, my DW, DD (14), and DD (11)

I agree with keeping the groups relatively small, probably around 15 rooms. I would also encourage all the deliveries of gifts to be done at least one day prior to the end of the cruise, otherwise, you have to rush and pack the gifts in your luggage at the last minute instead of eating/enjoying/using them on the cruise. On our last cruise, we got a lot of fun, and thoughtful gifts, but we also got a fair amount of repeat gifts. We ended up getting so many duplicate gifts that we were able to share 4 bags of goodies (candy, pirate stuff, pins, etc) with families that we met in the dining hall who weren't in the FE--- they really seemed to enjoy them, and we didn't have to bring home a bunch of duplicate gifts.

Looking forward to meeting you, and hearing your excitement for the cruise!

Dan

Dan, got you on the spreadsheet. When you get a chance, could you send me, or post, the names of DW and DDs? Some folks like to personalize their gifts.

AJ: I recently spoke with Beci regarding fish extenders. I'm not sure how they are going to handle it.

Adults with name and ages:
Cheryl Perlmutter - 41 And Todd Perlmutter - 43
Stateroom(s): 7176
Celebration(s): Belated Todd's birthday
Allergies: Cheryl is vegan and gluten intolerant. Todd: Portobello Mushroom
First Cruise?: N
Participate in FE: Y
WDW Radio Podcast Cruise: Y

Cheryl, got you guys on the spreadsheet. I'm guessing we'll do like they did for the All Ears cruise we were just on (we weren't part of the group). It was handled as two different FE exchanges, except if you were on both lists and delivering to someone that was one both lists, I guess you only had to deliver one gift (not one for DISboards exchange AND one for All Ears). Hardest part would be keeping track of the two lists to make sure that you knew how many gifts to make/buy.

 

[Akima]

is that a no?? (regarding if our cruise has a name)

 

[JohnPA]

is that a no?? (regarding if our cruise has a name)

YES! (that's a NO)

 

[sjsjbrook]

OK folks. Since I've done this a couple of times I'll volunteer to keep the list. I keep it on Google Docs so you can always grab a copy and print it out, etc.

To get on the list, just post with the following information:


Adults with name and ages: John (57), Pam (55)
Children with name, age and gender: Mickey (10M), Minnie(9F)
Stateroom(s): 1234
Celebration(s): 33rd Anniversary, Minnie's 9th B-Day
Allergies: Haggis
First Cruise?: N
Participate in FE: Y
WDW Radio Podcast Cruise: Y

The link to the spreadsheet is always in my signature.

Hi I would love to join. My last WDW cruise, My children loved the gifts, we still have Mickey Magnets on our fridge.

We have 2 cabins 5048 and 5050

Adults with name and ages:Jeff (37) Saundra (42)
Children with name, age and gender: Gillian (10F), Meagan (9F) and Ashley (2 M)
Stateroom(s): Adults in 5048 and Children in 5050
Celebration(s):Gillian will be turning 11 and Ash will be turning 3
Allergies: Eggs and Nuts (but I read labels, so don't stress out too much)
First Cruise?: N
Participate in FE: Y
WDW Radio Podcast Cruise: Y

I had so much fun last time filling the FE, I walked all the decks while pushing my son in the stroller hoping he would sleep.