November 13-17, 2011 Dream Cruise

[flossin74@sympatico.]

How do you guys get those neat count down timers? My son would get a kick out of putting one together.

Well you are doing better than me!! I tried to set up the count down and failed miserably!!

 

[Fairy Princess Mom]

Well you are doing better than me!! I tried to set up the count down and failed miserably!!

Don't worry...I couldn't do it either! I just gave up and look at the others.

 

[mnewcomer]

Hey crabbie1,
We got your penpal letter today! Yay! I sent you a couple of PMs but I don't think I'm doing it right so I'm not sure if you got them. Sam Jr is super excited and can't wait to write back! We are counting down the days til our trip and can't wait to meet everybody! yo ho, yo ho!

 

[Disney_Mom333]

I signed up for the FE but haven't heard back from the person. this was a few weeks ago....should I be nervous?

 

[Minnie Monellen]

I signed up for the FE but haven't heard back from the person. this was a few weeks ago....should I be nervous?

No, nothing to worry about. This is Jennie's message from June 18:


"Ok, I honestly did not fall off the face of the earth! I've just been a little busy lately. My son and I are on a summer-long road trip of a lifetime. We just left this morning. Unfortunately, I forgot to put the file for the FE on my laptop so I'll have to have my husband email it to me. I have two PMs waiting for me so I will add you to the list as soon as I get it and post an update here. It may be a few days though, since we'll be in WDW this week.

I'll try my best not to slack on my duties anymore. Absolute worst case scenario is I get back to my file in August."

 

[Disney_Mom333]

oh good! Thank you!

 

[Minnie Monellen]

Found this on Couponing to Disney:

How would your kids like an autographed picture from their favorite Disney character? All you have to do is write them a letter at this address and be sure to let them know why you love them so much:

Walt Disney Company
Attn: Fan Mail Department
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521

You should receive an autographed picture back in a few weeks.

 

[Fairy Princess Mom]

Found this on Couponing to Disney:

How would your kids like an autographed picture from their favorite Disney character? All you have to do is write them a letter at this address and be sure to let them know why you love them so much:

Walt Disney Company
Attn: Fan Mail Department
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521

You should receive an autographed picture back in a few weeks.

Did this for my DD and she loved it. Black & white 8x10 pics. Make sure to mention a special occasion. Thanks for posting the tip!

 

[Minnie Monellen]

One of the moderators recommended the District Lounge (deck 4) for a meeting place.

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/dream/nightclubs-lounges/district/


She mentioned that when she was on the Dream cruise there was hardly anyone there (on the first day) so it would be a good place for a large group, we could probably have the whole place to ourselves. There is a bar right there if anyone wanted drinks and it is a family friendly place.

What do you think?

 

[Fairy Princess Mom]

One of the moderators recommended the District Lounge (deck 4) for a meeting place.

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/dream/nightclubs-lounges/district/


She mentioned that when she was on the Dream cruise there was hardly anyone there (on the first day) so it would be a good place for a large group, we could probably have the whole place to ourselves. There is a bar right there if anyone wanted drinks and it is a family friendly place.

What do you think?

Seems like a good place. The only thing I worry about is trying to get everyone together. No one knows what they are going to be doing and when.

 

[Minnie Monellen]

Seems like a good place. The only thing I worry about is trying to get everyone together. No one knows what they are going to be doing and when.

True. So if the Muster Drill is at 4:00 p.m., we could plan to meet at 3:00/3:15 p.m., giving everyone enough time to meet/talk and get to their station on time. By 3:00 p.m. everyone will have eaten lunch, gone to their cabins, made Palo reservations, signed the kids into the kids club, etc.

Also, if anyone has received or paid for an upgrade at port, they can provide their new cabin numbers to the FE members.

 

[Fairy Princess Mom]

True. So if the Muster Drill is at 4:00 p.m., we could plan to meet at 3:00/3:15 p.m., giving everyone enough time to meet/talk and get to their station on time. By 3:00 p.m. everyone will have eaten lunch, gone to their cabins, made Palo reservations, signed the kids into the kids club, etc.

Also, if anyone has received or paid for an upgrade at port, they can provide their new cabin numbers to the FE members.

That sounds like a good idea. Maybe when our FE organizer is back on she could send it out with our name & info to see if everyone is interested in meeting?

 

[mnewcomer]

That sounds like a good idea. Maybe when our FE organizer is back on she could send it out with our name & info to see if everyone is interested in meeting?

That's a perfect time. Plus that way the new cruisers can ask muster questions. I know on our first cruise it was kinda confusing and overwhelming. That seems like a good place too, right in the mid ship and easy to get to.

 

[Minnie Monellen]

I don't think we should limit the meet and greet to only FE participants. Anyone who has joined us on this meet thread, even if they haven't posted, should be welcome to attend.

Here's another option for a meet and greet location from a poster on an earlier cruise:

Deb T. :
On the shorter cruises, I've always set up meets beside the Mickey Pool near Scoops (on the Magic and Wonder) about 45 minutes before the lifeboat drill.
My theory was that the little ones could swim (and not be bored with all the adults) and ice cream was readily available. Other than the impending muster drill, nothing else is going on at that time. It is really nice to meet everyone at the very beginning of the cruise. It always amazes me how often we all run into each other during the next few days! It's fun to say "hi" and ask how everyone's cruise is going.

Two spring breaks ago, one of the DISer's had the Roy Disney suite, so she hosted the meet there! She ordered treats from room service and I made name tags. We still set up the meet for 45 minutes before the lifeboat drill and it was just enough time to tour the suite and mingle a bit.

On the longer cruises, the meets are usually set up on the first sea day. However, lots of DCL activities are in full swing by then so some people tend to miss that meet.

I think that pershing has a great idea of waiting to see where the first cruisers set up their meets. That way, we'll have a good idea of which spaces worked and which ones didn't. Our group is large enough that we might need to notify DCL and let them chose a spot for us. Sometimes, they'll even set up some beverages (lemonade and water) and cookies for the larger meets. (Last edited by Deb T.; 01-09-2011)

 

[Fairy Princess Mom]

I don't think we should limit the meet and greet to only FE participants. Anyone who has joined us on this meet thread, even if they haven't posted, should be welcome to attend.

Here's another option for a meet and greet location from a poster on an earlier cruise:

Deb T. :
On the shorter cruises, I've always set up meets beside the Mickey Pool near Scoops (on the Magic and Wonder) about 45 minutes before the lifeboat drill.
My theory was that the little ones could swim (and not be bored with all the adults) and ice cream was readily available. Other than the impending muster drill, nothing else is going on at that time. It is really nice to meet everyone at the very beginning of the cruise. It always amazes me how often we all run into each other during the next few days! It's fun to say "hi" and ask how everyone's cruise is going.

Two spring breaks ago, one of the DISer's had the Roy Disney suite, so she hosted the meet there! She ordered treats from room service and I made name tags. We still set up the meet for 45 minutes before the lifeboat drill and it was just enough time to tour the suite and mingle a bit.

On the longer cruises, the meets are usually set up on the first sea day. However, lots of DCL activities are in full swing by then so some people tend to miss that meet.

I think that pershing has a great idea of waiting to see where the first cruisers set up their meets. That way, we'll have a good idea of which spaces worked and which ones didn't. Our group is large enough that we might need to notify DCL and let them chose a spot for us. Sometimes, they'll even set up some beverages (lemonade and water) and cookies for the larger meets. (Last edited by Deb T.; 01-09-2011)

Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry, I did not mean to exclude anyone! I wasn't thinking that one through. Forgive me.

Everything that was said here sounds like great plans also. Now who is going to get the suite for our group!?!

Thanks for setting me straight on this one.

 

[Minnie Monellen]

Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry, I did not mean to exclude anyone! I wasn't thinking that one through. Forgive me.

Everything that was said here sounds like great plans also. Now who is going to get the suite for our group!?!

Thanks for setting me straight on this one.

Nothing to forgive!

Wouldn't it be so cool to visit someone in one of those suites. Heck, I'd settle for just visiting concierge.

 

[Fairy Princess Mom]

Me too! I can tell you it won't be us in one if the suites or concierge level. Great idea though!

 

[crabbie1]

Hi all sorry not been on for a while. Just caught up on the gossip.
Michelle i replied to ur pm about the letter did u not recieve it? I will send it again. I think people will know its me when they recieve their FE gifts. Only me from the UK at the moment
Interesting about the dinig rotation. Where and how do we request that. I booked main seating as well.
Anyone know when we can book the spa treatments?
The dis meet sounds good. Never done one so will be nice to put names to faces. Perhaps we should wear a little bagde or hv some made. I can look into it then people can say if they want one.
My saying would be "once upon a dreamboat" or "disers magical dream".
Anyway will post again soon. I count 120 days till the cruise
Where are people staying prior or post cruise?

 

[Fairy Princess Mom]

Hi all sorry not been on for a while. Just caught up on the gossip.
Michelle i replied to ur pm about the letter did u not recieve it? I will send it again. I think people will know its me when they recieve their FE gifts. Only me from the UK at the moment
Interesting about the dinig rotation. Where and how do we request that. I booked main seating as well.
Anyone know when we can book the spa treatments?
The dis meet sounds good. Never done one so will be nice to put names to faces. Perhaps we should wear a little bagde or hv some made. I can look into it then people can say if they want one.
My saying would be "once upon a dreamboat" or "disers magical dream".
Anyway will post again soon. I count 120 days till the cruise
Where are people staying prior or post cruise?

Welcome Back!

Not sure how you request it. I said something to my TA, but haven't heard back yet.

Can you book spa when you book excursions?

 

[2chinooks]

I just wanted to say Hi to everyone. I don't post very much, but love to read everything and am very excited about our trip. I have made my FE and have some gifts completed!!! We will be at POFQ Nov. 8-13.