November 30, 2013 Eastern Caribbean on the Fantasy

[mom x4 grandma x4]

We had a great morning at Animal Kingdom today.
then we watched the Fantasy pull out tonight.

Can hardly wait to get back on her.
Only 307 more days!!

Kathy

 

[LocustPoint]

Sounds like the perfect day!

 

[SigalTchelet]

We had a great morning at Animal Kingdom today.
then we watched the Fantasy pull out tonight.

Can hardly wait to get back on her.
Only 307 more days!!

Kathy

You are luckyto live so close. When you are not actually at the port, you can join our virtual sailaway party on FB!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

You are luckyto live so close. When you are not actually at the port, you can join our virtual sailaway party on FB!

Sounds like fun!!

I will be on FB a lot more after the end of next month.

I have 2 --3 day Dream cruises in the next 5 weeks and I am posting on 2 boards for each of them, plus here and on Cruise Critic for this cruise and on FB.
Just too many to keep super active on all of them. But once the 2-- 3 day cruises are done I can concentrate on this cruise.

Kathy

 

[disny_luvr]

Sounds like fun!!

I will be on FB a lot more after the end of next month.

I have 2 --3 day Dream cruises in the next 5 weeks and I am posting on 2 boards for each of them, plus here and on Cruise Critic for this cruise and on FB.
Just too many to keep super active on all of them. But once the 2-- 3 day cruises are done I can concentrate on this cruise.

Kathy

I don't know how you can keep up with three different cruise groups; I have enough trouble keeping up on here and on FB with just the one cruise. What is Cruise Critic? I've seen it mentioned before on the DIS but am not sure what it is.

I'll be watching the Dream sail away tonight. Just think, next time it sails away, you'll be on it.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

I don't know how you can keep up with three different cruise groups; I have enough trouble keeping up on here and on FB with just the one cruise. What is Cruise Critic? I've seen it mentioned before on the DIS but am not sure what it is.

I'll be watching the Dream sail away tonight. Just think, next time it sails away, you'll be on it.

www.cruisecritic.com is another cruise board. It has many different cruise lines including a site for Disney cruises. It is much smaller following that the Dis boards probably because it covers about 25 different lines and all their ships have roll call threads there.
It is a good site too, just much smaller. Many who post here will also post there.
It also have a section for different islands and the excursions offered there. Lots of reviews of excursions.

Yes I am so excited to be on the Dream next thursday.
One couple on my 2 day cruise is getting on today ,doing the 4 day, then our 3 day and then another 4 day cruise

Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

We had a great day at Epcot today. Perfect weather and no real crowds to speak of.
I bought a 3rd penny bank. I need one more so I have one for each type of coin. I save all our change for cruises, usually the 7 day ones. It adds up very quickly.

I have them on my mantle. I wish they would of had one with with the ship. But i havnt seen that in years.

Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Morning all,

Hope everyone had a good weekend. I know we did.

Back later today to see whats happening here today.


Kathy

 

[mannpeg729]

Realized I hadn't checked in recently... Just thought I'd swing by to saw hello!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Realized I hadn't checked in recently... Just thought I'd swing by to saw hello!

Hello right back at you


Kathy

 

[tessasmom]

Hi All,

I have posted over on the Facebook group a poll as to weather or not we should split the FE if the numbers get too big.

1. Would you want to split the FE?

2. If yes, at what number would you want to split?

3. If we split, there will still be the option to gift to the whole list if you would like to.

4. We have set the cut off date to join the FE at September 30, 2013, is that okay with you?

Julia

 

[shadowryter]

Hi All,

I have posted over on the Facebook group a poll as to weather or not we should split the FE if the numbers get too big.

1. Would you want to split the FE?

2. If yes, at what number would you want to split?

3. If we split, there will still be the option to gift to the whole list if you would like to.

4. We have set the cut off date to join the FE at September 30, 2013, is that okay with you?

Julia

Hi Julia, we split our FE list on our last cruise with the option to gift the whole list. Our number was set at 20 and we had three lists. In the end it worked out for everyone. The cut off date is fine with us but you know last minute cruisers will want to join in the fun. Still thinking about FB but I've been very busy with family to even try to figure it all out. Have a magical evening.
Linda

 

[dznystar]

OMG!!!!

So I just spent the past few hours reading through the 41 pages of posts...whew!

I am waiting on the final confirmation, but it looks like we will be sailing with you guys!!!!!! I am sooooo incredibly excited....honestly, you would think I was getting on the ship in the morning.

This is my 4th Disney cruise, DH's...well, I'm not really sure how many he's been on, DS 10's 3rd, and DS 5's FIRST CRUISE!

DH and I are both former castmembers. We got married at WDW...and are now DVC members. He has family that works for Disney, I have family that has worked for Disney....we're just a bunch of Disney people!

Here's our roll call info:
Dznystar (me) 31
Kyle- DH 33
Nicholas- DS 10
Cullen- DS 5

We def want to do FE and I'm interested in Pink Champagne Girl meetup and Secret Mickey too!

We'll also be sailing with my parents who are well over the Platinum cruise minimum.

Okay, time to update my signature and convince myself to go to bed!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

OMG!!!!

So I just spent the past few hours reading through the 41 pages of posts...whew!

I am waiting on the final confirmation, but it looks like we will be sailing with you guys!!!!!! I am sooooo incredibly excited....honestly, you would think I was getting on the ship in the morning.

This is my 4th Disney cruise, DH's...well, I'm not really sure how many he's been on, DS 10's 3rd, and DS 5's FIRST CRUISE!

DH and I are both former castmembers. We got married at WDW...and are now DVC members. He has family that works for Disney, I have family that has worked for Disney....we're just a bunch of Disney people!

Here's our roll call info:
Dznystar (me) 31
Kyle- DH 33
Nicholas- DS 10
Cullen- DS 5

We def want to do FE and I'm interested in Pink Champagne Girl meetup and Secret Mickey too!

We'll also be sailing with my parents who are well over the Platinum cruise minimum.

Okay, time to update my signature and convince myself to go to bed!

Welcome to the group!!!

Hope you get your confirmation soon!!

Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Hi All,

I have posted over on the Facebook group a poll as to weather or not we should split the FE if the numbers get too big.

1. Would you want to split the FE?

2. If yes, at what number would you want to split?

3. If we split, there will still be the option to gift to the whole list if you would like to.

4. We have set the cut off date to join the FE at September 30, 2013, is that okay with you?

Julia

On my past cruises we always split the FE list if we got 30 or more rooms. At 30 to 50 it was split 2 ways, over 50 it was split 3 ways. So yes I would want a split if we had enough cabins participating.
My suitcase can only hold so much stuff.


Yes there should be the option if someone wants to give to everyone. If it makes them happy then they should be able to do it!! Thats the point of the FE is to have fun.


I would prefer a 15 day prior to cruise cut off date myself.
So many just book that last 30 days and want to join in the fun. At the 2 week mark there wont be as many coming in after the cut off date.


I always tell people who join after the cut off date that I will exchange gifts with them and there are usually 5 or 6 others who tell them the same thing. This should always be an option for those who want to give to last minute people. If i make a homemade gift for those who joined prior to the cut off date, then those who come after wont get the same gift. I just buy a bit extra for them last minute.
So I am not dashing last minute to make them the same thing. They are happy and I am happy.

Just my opinion.

Kathy

 

[SigalTchelet]

We had a great day at Epcot today. Perfect weather and no real crowds to speak of.
I bought a 3rd penny bank. I need one more so I have one for each type of coin. I save all our change for cruises, usually the 7 day ones. It adds up very quickly.

I have them on my mantle. I wish they would of had one with with the ship. But i havnt seen that in years.

Kathy

what a great idea! That would help me alot! I need to look for some!

 

[SigalTchelet]

OMG!!!!

So I just spent the past few hours reading through the 41 pages of posts...whew!

I am waiting on the final confirmation, but it looks like we will be sailing with you guys!!!!!! I am sooooo incredibly excited....honestly, you would think I was getting on the ship in the morning.

This is my 4th Disney cruise, DH's...well, I'm not really sure how many he's been on, DS 10's 3rd, and DS 5's FIRST CRUISE!

DH and I are both former castmembers. We got married at WDW...and are now DVC members. He has family that works for Disney, I have family that has worked for Disney....we're just a bunch of Disney people!

Here's our roll call info:
Dznystar (me) 31
Kyle- DH 33
Nicholas- DS 10
Cullen- DS 5

We def want to do FE and I'm interested in Pink Champagne Girl meetup and Secret Mickey too!

We'll also be sailing with my parents who are well over the Platinum cruise minimum.

Okay, time to update my signature and convince myself to go to bed!

So glad you are joining us, Jennifer-I welcomed you on FB and was so impressed with your cakes!!! See you 10 months from tomorrow!

 

[SigalTchelet]

On my past cruises we always split the FE list if we got 30 or more rooms. At 30 to 50 it was split 2 ways, over 50 it was split 3 ways. So yes I would want a split if we had enough cabins participating.
My suitcase can only hold so much stuff.


Yes there should be the option if someone wants to give to everyone. If it makes them happy then they should be able to do it!! Thats the point of the FE is to have fun.


I would prefer a 15 day prior to cruise cut off date myself.
So many just book that last 30 days and want to join in the fun. At the 2 week mark there wont be as many coming in after the cut off date.


I always tell people who join after the cut off date that I will exchange gifts with them and there are usually 5 or 6 others who tell them the same thing. This should always be an option for those who want to give to last minute people. If i make a homemade gift for those who joined prior to the cut off date, then those who come after wont get the same gift. I just buy a bit extra for them last minute.
So I am not dashing last minute to make them the same thing. They are happy and I am happy.

Just my opinion.

Kathy

That makes alot of sense. My budget can only afford so much. But if we split, I may still do all the kids. It's so much fun to give to the kids!

 

[IndigoMickey]

Good morning everyone!


Welcome back, Kathy!


-Anni

 

[dznystar]

So glad you are joining us, Jennifer-I welcomed you on FB and was so impressed with your cakes!!! See you 10 months from tomorrow!

Thank you!!!