November 24, 2014 Disney Dream Thanksgiving Cruise

[*Michele*]

Hi all! My family just booked this cruise today! It will be me, DH and DS (13). Mine and DS's first cruise so we are very excited! Looking forward to the planning!

I'll also put in a request for the FB group.

 

[sweetlovin']

Hi all! My family just booked this cruise today! It will be me, DH and DS (13). Mine and DS's first cruise so we are very excited! Looking forward to the planning!

I'll also put in a request for the FB group.

Welcome to the group!! I grew up in the DC area My son will have just turned 14. So glad there are so many kids the same age. This is a perfect cruise to "get your feet wet"

 

[WendyDarling]

Hi all! My family just booked this cruise today! It will be me, DH and DS (13). Mine and DS's first cruise so we are very excited! Looking forward to the planning! I'll also put in a request for the FB group.

Welcome to the group! My son will be 14 at cruise time.

 

[Ashleyfaz]

We'll be on this cruise as well! It will be me, my husband, 5 yo son, 7 yo daughter, my mom, my stepdad and my 7 yo niece.

We are from TX so we have to fly to FL. I'm thinking about a pre-cruise disney trip. Due to work schedules, we would only be able to go for 3 nights. Has anyone done this before? I've never done disney in less than 6 nights and am a little overwhelmed about trying to "fit everything" in a short trip.

 

[Ashleyfaz]

]How early does everyone book airfare? We just booked our cabins and checked airfare from Houston, TX…it's over $500 per person! Almost half of what the cruise will cost![/B]

Also we booked a 5C which was the lowest category available. Is that typical to have all the other categories booked so far out? What are the chances that something in a cheaper category will come up? Should I check back every day to see if something has opened, or wait til closer to PIF date? We aren't particular on where we stay, so if we can save some money on the room type, then we can use towards airfare.

I read somewhere that southwest is opening up their schedule thought the end of the year on May 16. I have 1 free flight to use so I've been waiting to book my flights with southwest.

 

[sweetlovin']

We'll be on this cruise as well! It will be me, my husband, 5 yo son, 7 yo daughter, my mom, my stepdad and my 7 yo niece.

We are from TX so we have to fly to FL. I'm thinking about a pre-cruise disney trip. Due to work schedules, we would only be able to go for 3 nights. Has anyone done this before? I've never done disney in less than 6 nights and am a little overwhelmed about trying to "fit everything" in a short trip.

First of all, Welcome to the group

I have done a 5 nights at Disney and then drove my daughter to a surprise 3 night cruise. This time, I will be at the Tree House Villas for 3 nights prior to the cruise. It will be crowded because it is the weekend right before Thanksgiving, but not so bad if you have picked your rides on that stupid fast pass + thing and scheduled your days and rides. (Not that I am bitter they changed it or anything.)

 

[Ashleyfaz]

First of all, Welcome to the group

I have done a 5 nights at Disney and then drove my daughter to a surprise 3 night cruise. This time, I will be at the Tree House Villas for 3 nights prior to the cruise. It will be crowded because it is the weekend right before Thanksgiving, but not so bad if you have picked your rides on that stupid fast pass + thing and scheduled your days and rides. (Not that I am bitter they changed it or anything.)

That's what I keep telling my dh. He's been spoiled by my superplanning our last 2 thanksgiving disney trips over 7 days. We were planning tonight and he just doesn't want to give up anything - lol! I keep telling him I can do it, but he's almost like, "if we can't go for a week, I don't want to go."

My mom is coming and wants to do WDW. She wants to stay value and we want deluxe. So I am thinking of just giving up and going to WDW another time for a week. Maybe June 2015. I just hate the thought of being so close to WDW and not going. Maybe I should just get over it and just go in the cruise

 

[Stephandy03]

We are also planning to go to WDW for 2-3 days before the cruise. Don't know when we will be back in Florida and haven't been in 4 years. Have been cruising since DCL was in Galveston. Now that they are gone, we are also having to fly. We figure if we are going all the way there, may as well squeeze a trip in. Will probably only get to do 2 max 3 parks though.

 

[WendyDarling]

I really wanted to do something like that before or after - we were even thinking Universal since we never make it there. With the holidays though, the kids have to see their dad right after and the weekend before my family is doing their Thanksgiving since we're bailing out on them for the cruise.

 

[sweetlovin']

That's what I keep telling my dh. He's been spoiled by my superplanning our last 2 thanksgiving disney trips over 7 days. We were planning tonight and he just doesn't want to give up anything - lol! I keep telling him I can do it, but he's almost like, "if we can't go for a week, I don't want to go."

My mom is coming and wants to do WDW. She wants to stay value and we want deluxe. So I am thinking of just giving up and going to WDW another time for a week. Maybe June 2015. I just hate the thought of being so close to WDW and not going. Maybe I should just get over it and just go in the cruise

I have this issue sometimes. My little one loves Art of Animation and she really wants to try Ariel's room. But with the Poly expansion and GFV going up, it's been easier to show her other resorts. At some point, I am going to take her down and stay in Ariel room, before she is too old to care.

 

[sweetlovin']

We are also planning to go to WDW for 2-3 days before the cruise. Don't know when we will be back in Florida and haven't been in 4 years. Have been cruising since DCL was in Galveston. Now that they are gone, we are also having to fly. We figure if we are going all the way there, may as well squeeze a trip in. Will probably only get to do 2 max 3 parks though.

I know what you mean. I will probably only do a few parks as well. I won't do AK and I might not get to Hollywood Studios. Those are our least favorites anyway. I am going after the Aug 30th cruise for a week, so i feel like I will get enough done in that time frame.

I really wanted to do something like that before or after - we were even thinking Universal since we never make it there. With the holidays though, the kids have to see their dad right after and the weekend before my family is doing their Thanksgiving since we're bailing out on them for the cruise.

I love that your whole family is on the ball with plans.!!! I wish my family was like that. I am the only planner, but that also means I just tell them what dates I am free, because the rest of the time, I am already booked.

 

[DISNEYAKAS]

HuFE.

 

[sweetlovin']

Huge Disney Family taking our first cruise and we are so excited. Making it a family reunion since we live on opposite ends of the United States. Looking forward to seeing all the Holiday Decorations!! DH, DW, DD(13), DS(11). Would love to do the FE.

Welcome to the DIS and the group :good vibes Lots of kids your kids ages on this cruise

 

[WendyDarling]

FE list as of 2/22/14 Fish Extender list as of 2/16/14 1. Romeelaine-DH Ricky, DW Elaine, DS Shawn(25) Enjoys teenage items. Room2540 2. Disneygurlz-DH Mike DW Donna DS Lance (13) DD Sarah Margaret (11) Room will be listed later. 3. Djoch- DH Charles DW Diana, DS Ethan(14), DS Braeden (11), DD Rebecca (11) Rooms 8089 & 8589 4. Rachel- DH Ken, DW Rachel, DD Camryn (10), DD Kendall ( eight) 5. Ashley- 6.Redhead23298- DD(8) DD(5)DD(2) 7. libpetersen-Gina, John, Taryn (11) Room 6124 8. libpetersen- Libby, Brad, Emma (10), Hazel (5) Room 6126 9. Kfrey- DH,DW, DS (12), DD (11), DD(7) 10. Skoch, DH Jeff, DW Shonna, DD Amy (16),DD Ashley (15), DD Andy(13) DS Aidan 11.Cx4Miller- 12. WendyDarling- DW , DH Mike, DS Lance(14), DD Audrey(10)

Is this the most updated list? I was trying to cross check with fb to start getting a rough idea of numbers to start coming up with ideas. I know we'll add, but just wanted to check!

 

[Disneygurlz]

Is this the most updated list? I was trying to cross check with fb to start getting a rough idea of numbers to start coming up with ideas. I know we'll add, but just wanted to check!

I don't think anyone has been added to the FE since Feb.

 

[sweetlovin']

Here is a list of the booking dates for those that are planning to book excursions

Sunday Jul 27, 2014, Platinum Booking
Monday Aug 11, 2014 - Gold Booking
Tuesday Aug 26, 2014 - Silver Booking
Wednesday Sep 10, 2014 New Cruisers booking

228 more days or a little less than 34 more weeks.

 

[DISNEYAKAS]

 

[sweetlovin']

If you were unable to see my original request I would like to be added to the FE. DH, DW, DD(Amanda, 13), DS(Steven, 11). Let me know if you need anything else.

Thanks for setting this up for all of us. Kim

I think Elaine is organizing the FE. Are you on Facebook? I know some people prefer to stay off the grid if you are I think there is a doc on our FB page as well.

 

[sweetlovin']

Hope you were able to get signed up

 

[romeelaine]

FE list as of 4/20/14
If I have missed someone I apologize, just give me your information again and I will make sure to add you. Please make sure I have your stateroom information.
1. Romeelaine-DH Ricky, DW Elaine, DS Shawn(25) Enjoys teenage items. Room2540. 2. Disneygurlz-DH Mike DW Donna DS Lance (13) DD Sarah Margaret (11) Room will be listed later. 3. Djoch- DH Charles DW Diana, DS Ethan(14), DS Braeden (11), DD Rebecca (11) Rooms 8089 & 8589
4. Rachel- DH Ken, DW Rachel, DD Camryn (10), DD Kendall ( eight)
5. Ashley-
6.Redhead23298- DD(8) DD(5)DD(2)
7. libpetersen-Gina, John, Taryn (11) Room 6124 8. libpetersen- Libby, Brad, Emma (10), Hazel (5) Room 6126
9. Kfrey- DH,DW, DS (12), DD (11), DD(7)
10. Skoch, DH Jeff, DW Shonna, DD Amy (16),DD Ashley (15), DD Andy(13) DS Aidan
11.Cx4Miller- 12. WendyDarling- DW , DH Mike, DS Lance(14), DD Audrey(10)
12.disneyakas- DH , DW, DD Amanda (13) ,DS Steven (11)