October 13th, 2007~"Cruise-A-Palooza"

[Kruegs]

Welcome to Tracy, too!

I love that this thread (and subsequently, this cruise) is becoming more populated.

*sigh* What a long 15 months this is going to be.

 

[bevtoy]

Nice to meet you Dana~!

 

[Kruegs]

For the Pirates fans in this thread...

Apparently the Flying Dutchman is at Castaway Cay and you can take a boat out to view it. I called Disney and asked a rep how long it would be there - she said they didn't have a date, but consensus around their office was unless they need it to make another movie sometime soon they expected it would stay there. She also speculated that it would still be there for our cruise.

I hope it's still there!

 

[DMoss3377]

Hi everyone! Thanks for the warm welcome. I can't believe we have so long to wait for this cruise, but I'm sure we'll all find ways of staying busy until then.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all and meeting you on the cruise too!

Well, it's a long weekend for me, lots to do at work today, then I'll be heading off to photograph a friends wedding weekend. I'm really looking forward to this gig, she's going completely tropical...luau, hula dancers, tiki bar, very laid back...I'm wearing flip flops!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[jenny2]

Oh Dana that sounds like so much fun!! I'm a amateur photographer, and the idea of shooting a wedding scares the crap outta me, lol. Have a great weekend!

Yes, we're leaving the little ones at home for this cruise. Both of our parents are willing to take care of the kids and shuttle them to/from school... so we're taking advantage of that, lol. I figure I'm going to tell the kids that daddy and I are just "testing" out the cruise... to make sure it's something we'd want to take them on someday. Yeah right... my DD isn't going to fall for that, lol!

And TOO COOL about the Flying Dutchman *hopefully* staying till our cruise!! That would be so great!!

 

[bevtoy]

Hi all! We just booked our first cruise ever today! I am so excited that I can hardly stand it!!! I look forward to getting to know you over the next 15 mos and hope to meet up in person on the cruise!

A little background: My name is Tracy and I live in MA. I will be going to celebrate my 10 year anniversary with dh Jeff and our dd Alex who will be 8, almost 9 when we cruise. We are Disney lovers, with 6 WDW trips under our belts. I was a bit apprehensive about skipping WDW, but was convinced by DIS board members to take the cruise only.

Talk to you soon!! Tracy

Hello Tracy! My DH name is Jeff too. I have cruised before but not DCL, we have been to WDW a couple fo times and decided this would be a great way to celebrate our anniversary. Our kids are DD 10 and DD 17 at time of crusing.
Is there a certain place or time where DISers meet traditionally on the cruise?

 

[d'Isigny]

WOW!!! Our thread is growing and picking up speed. I turn away for a few weeks and we are now on page 9 – AWESOME!!!

Looks like this is a ‘Disney Caribbean Anniversary Cruise’. My DB (Disney Bride) and I will celebrate our 22 anniversary on October 19th...hopefully dining at Palo.

Is there a certain place or time where DISers meet traditionally on the cruise?

Jen and I had the pleasure of sailing in October of 2005 – Eastern Caribbean. We participated in a DIS Cruise Thread, affectionately named – “The Molar Express” (An inside joke – appears most were posting about numerous visits to the dentist and the movie “The Polar Express” had just opened). This group was a blast...and...appears ours (oct 07), will be just as much fun. We met 3 times; at the terminal (informally as everybody waited to board) all wearing lime green Mardi Gras beads making it easier to find each other, on our first day at sea (Sunday) on Deck 9 near the adult pool and on our final day at sea (Thursday) – also on Deck 9. There are numerous posts of locaitons - ideas on hosting a DIS meet...I'll be there.

One project I will be working on is a ‘off-DIS site’ web group – probably through Yahoo groups. This does not replace our thread...just another avenue to help each other plan our trips by sharing information. This will be a closed group or pass word protected so we can keep it just between us. Our past group used this to post photos and share files (word – excel – power point...etc). This was a great tool and really helped planning; cruise excursions, touring at the parks, posting your favorite links – etc.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Signed - melting in Phoenix, AZ....Kevin

 

[jenny2]

Kevin... sounds great! It's good to know we've got an experienced DIS meet cruiser among us, lol. The yahoo group sounds like a very good idea too.

My DH is amazed that I'm already "meeting" people we're going to cruise with!

 

[bevtoy]

Kevin tht does sound like a wonderful tool. Do we need to officially "name" our group?

 

[DMoss3377]

Hello Everyone!

Oh Dana that sounds like so much fun!! I'm a amateur photographer, and the idea of shooting a wedding scares the crap outta me, lol. Have a great weekend!

Hi Jenny, I had a great time this weekend, it was probably one of the MOST fun and laid back weddings I've ever been to. And the best part was I got to stay and play the whole weekend. Just to give you an idea of how much fun this wedding was, the whole bridal party, the bride, groom and even myself (there was another photographer there as well to catch this moment) all jumped into the pool at the end of the reception with all our clothes on! Good times!

Wedding's are definitely the hardest to shoot as a photographer...can be very stressful. But that's why I just do it for friends and family right now. All of my gigs in the last year have been for friends.

Hope everyone elses weekend was just as fun! Oh...and I finally got to see Pirates! Now I'm really psyched to see the Flying Dutchman now at Castaway Cay.

 

[seagee]

Welcome everyone! I went through the posts and have made a summary list for everyone. Feel free to add to it or to correct any mistakes!

October 13th 2007 Magic Diser Group ​

Jenmack w/ DH, DS12, DD10, DS6​

debelover​

bevtoy w/ DH, DD17, DD 10, room 8036​

magmom w/ DH, DD12 , DD10, DS7​

d,Isigny w/ DW, DD13, DD10, DD7​

3boyslovediz w/ DH, Mom, DS8, DS6​

soccerfreak08​

jenny2 w/ DH​

Kruegs w/ DW and DD2​

DMoss3377 Girls Trip!!​

tidoublegger w/ DH and DD8 (almsost 9)
seagee w/ DH and DD9​

 

[jenny2]

What a great idea seagee!!

Though seeing all those kids coming is making me rethink leaving mine home with grandma, lol.

 

[bevtoy]

Welcome everyone! I went through the posts and have made a summary list for everyone. Feel free to add to it or to correct any mistakes!

October 13th 2007 Magic Diser Group ​

Jenmack w/ DH, DS12, DD10, DS6​

debelover​

bevtoy w/ DH, DD17, DD 10, room 8036​

magmom w/ DH, DD12 , DD10, DS7​

d,Isigny w/ DW, DD13, DD10, DD7​

3boyslovediz w/ DH, Mom, DS8, DS6​

soccerfreak08​

jenny2 w/ DH​

Kruegs w/ DW and DD2​

DMoss3377 Girls Trip!!​

tidoublegger w/ DH and DD8 (almsost 9)
seagee w/ DH and DD9​

Thanks for the list! I am terrible at names and at details, this is helpful to me!

 

[d'Isigny]

Hope this finds all well.

On our past cruise, we grew to ~30 families participating on a DIS cruise thread. I’ve got some great memories as we had a blast!!! This group really needed a place to share data that The-DIS does not offer. We were very lucky that Paul (Lloylf – on The-DIS) joined our cruise thread. He has strong computer skills and found a site for us to use. I just completed setting up a site through Yahoo Groups that closely mirror’s Paul’s previous hard work (big thanks to Paul for his assistance). Ours has been created a little differently. I set this up as a ‘closed site’ – i.e., a Moderator needs to ‘invite’ someone to participate. It would be my personal preference in keeping this a ‘closed site’. However, if ‘our group’ prefers, I can change this to an ‘open site’ allowing any/all with an internet connection to view the information we have added. I don’t want to dwell on the ‘horrors in the world’...just want to keep ‘our information’ as secure as we can – rant off.

This is an ‘off-DIS’ web site for us to share information (files – photos – polls – database – links...etc). It’s an amazing organizing tool that offers us free data storage (can’t get much better than that). Of course...they will offer links and banners (I call them Internet commercials) to ‘suggest’ you purchase goods/services from one of their vendors. However, you are under no obligation to review or purchase ANYTHING. I am almost finished and can use a volunteer (anyone...anyone....Bueller...Bueller)? I’d like someone to ‘take a peek’ and request ‘suggestions for improvement’. Also, will prob need someone besides me to become a Moderator. The requirements for a Moderator are ‘low maintenance’ (process an invite to another DIS member allowing them to join us – pretty easy – it’s just like sending an e-mail from the Yahoo site). I’d like a back up in case I am traveling or away from a computer. And – as our group grows....we may need a 3rd/4th to assist. So...that being said...anyone interested???

If participating as a Moderator...is not your ‘cup-o-tea’...I understand. Should you just want an invite to this site....send me an e-mail to both of the below addresses (my work and home e-mail address should pop up in a new e-mail when you click the below link).

Kevin's Home & Work e-mail addresses
Just offer me the e-mail address you want me to send the Yahoo Groups invite to.

You can always send me a PM, but this may take longer for me to get your request.

Finally....this site is not intended to replace The-DIS Cruise Thread...at all. It’s my hopes we can share information with each other...making our cruise and vacation planning easier.

 

[XLT800]

According to Disney we are on this cruise.....we thought that we had booked the Oct 27th cruise but when we went to re-book on our last cruise they said that we had signed up for this one. It really did not matter to us so we kept this date.

This will be our 8th or 9th Disney cruise. DW and I might take a 4 day next August for our 20th anniversery. We just got off the ship in May, and we go again this October for Halloween. That reminds me that I better get that paid off this month.

It will be me, DW, DS15 and DD12 at time of sailing.

Look forward to meeting everyone!

Dave

 

[soccerfreak_08]

Welcome everyone! I went through the posts and have made a summary list for everyone. Feel free to add to it or to correct any mistakes!

October 13th 2007 Magic Diser Group ​

Jenmack w/ DH, DS12, DD10, DS6​

debelover​

bevtoy w/ DH, DD17, DD 10, room 8036​

magmom w/ DH, DD12 , DD10, DS7​

d,Isigny w/ DW, DD13, DD10, DD7​

3boyslovediz w/ DH, Mom, DS8, DS6​

soccerfreak08​

jenny2 w/ DH​

Kruegs w/ DW and DD2​

DMoss3377 Girls Trip!!​

tidoublegger w/ DH and DD8 (almsost 9)
seagee w/ DH and DD9​

Thanks for the list!! It is really great. I do want to clarify something though. I am bevtoy's DD who will be 17 at time of cruising.

 

[jenny2]

Kevin, I'll take a peek at the site and I can Mod too, if nobody minds. Yahoo groups are great - I set one up for the parents of my DDs Kindergarten class to share info. It's such a help. And... I'm going to vote ahead of time to keep it a closed site. Any info we don't mind sharing with the world we can put here, but we should keep that closed in case we put last names, room numbers, phone numbers, etc on it.

My .02!

 

[DMoss3377]

You guys are awesome...thanks for the list and the website!

It's going to be great watching that list grow...we certainly have plenty of time.

Hope all are having a great night. Just spent time with one of my best friends tonight and her new baby...babies always make me smile. And as hot as it was today, it turned out to be quite a comfortable night.

Well...g'night all...dreaming of the Magic.

 

[bevtoy]

Kevin, I'll take a peek at the site and I can Mod too, if nobody minds. Yahoo groups are great - I set one up for the parents of my DDs Kindergarten class to share info. It's such a help. And... I'm going to vote ahead of time to keep it a closed site. Any info we don't mind sharing with the world we can put here, but we should keep that closed in case we put last names, room numbers, phone numbers, etc on it.

My .02!

I agree with Jen.......... keep it private. I think if we are sharing personal info that privacy is important. I am offering to help moderate too. I used to co-moderate a few boards in the past.

 

[d'Isigny]

Hope all are enjoying a great evening. Me - I'd be happier if the Diamondbacks were doing better against the Dodgers. Guess I've 'tipped my hat' as a D-baks and baseball fan.

I 'should' be current getting all an invite to the Yahoo Groups web site. Since DIS screen names and e-mail address don't always match, let me know if you've not received your 'invite'.

Bevs_toy and jennfortunato have been added as Moderators - Many thanks for being the first to offer assistance...do appreciate others offering support as well. As time goes on...and our group grows...we may need additional support.

The Yahoo site has some incredable features. Besides sharing; links, photos, files, polls - we can set up databases. Currently, we have 6...and others can be added. Should any want another 'type of database' set up...just let me know.

bevtoy Kevin tht does sound like a wonderful tool. Do we need to officially "name" our group?

Bevtoy - I agree we need to think of a "name" of our group. Not sure if we are still 'too new' to each other to come up with a fitting personality. In time, am sure we can come up with something fitting.

Well...it's been a long day...i may not make the end of this game...so, I'll wish all a good night.

K