*Sept 10th 2011 WB Transatlantic* From Spain to Space Mountain - Part 4

[Pinky166]

Is everyone still okay with the August 1 cut off? I'm doing handmade gifts, and unless we get a huge influx of people in the last 2 weeks of July, I'll be able to handle it. But I want to be sure all the other "handcrafters" here will be okay, and people who are ordering gifts will have time to get everything in.

Some people (here and in PM's) have suggested as few as 10 staterooms per group, while most people are suggesting 20. With people participating in multiple lists, that effectively increases the total number of staterooms to split up. I'm still working on the math for that - I think it might involve calculus, actually . Would everyone be okay with 14 to 18 cabins per list, with as close to equal numbers of people as I can get?

I'm personalizing my gifts and the cut off date of 1st Aug is fine with me. 14-18 per group is also fine with me.

I've not had any experience with splitting an FE list before but if no one else offers to help I am willing to try & help you.

 

[Beauty & the Best]

hello!

I will be visiting DLRP in August (20-21) are there any "Passport Annuel" who will be there at the same time and looking to sponser? I know there is a thread for this, but figured I would ask people I know before people I don't.

Dan

Wow that is awesome Dan. I've always wanted to visit Disneyland Paris but we never seem to be able to fit it into our France trips.

Maybe someday we'll do a Disney around the world trip and hit each Disney park around the world......but I dream

 

[Rikersmom]

I don't usually check my computer so often, but I'm expecting an important email from my son, so I'm almost glued to this thing today.

Happy Birthday, Jess! Hope you like getting wishes from people who don't know you but are thinking good thoughts about you today. There is absolutely nothing wrong with lurking--I'm usually a lurker myself.

Pat, although I am not participating, I think you should stop worrying that folks won't be happy with your management of the FE's. You are amazing to have taken on such a monumental task. Good job!

Liz, I have a very strange question: Where ARE the floating lights?

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day,
Karen

 

[TxMermaid1]

Rest assured, folks, there is no way I'm assigning FE delivery days! If someone wants to take it on in their group after the lists are split, that's up to them. Can you imagine being assigned to the last day (or next to last, as we will all be packing up on the last night)? I don't think so! I really don't want all my FE stuff hanging around my room the entire cruise. I'm planning for a mid-cruise distribution, but will probably do it over a couple of days - as the spirit moves me. I'm fully in the "I'm on vay-cay; no assigned anything for me," camp!

I had thought about the "half deliver 1st week, half 2nd week" approach, but again, I think we should leave that up to the groups to decide after they're split up.

As far as the number of people per stateroom, most have only 2, a few have solo travelers, and a few have 3 to 5 (I think there's only 1 with 5 people). So 20 staterooms would translate to about 45 or so people. Maybe. Too early in the day to work that out in my head.

There are a few people who haven't posted in quite a while and haven't responded to the mini-survey. I'll give them a couple of days, then PM to see if they're still participating. In the meantime, I'll start working on splitting the lists.

Is everyone still okay with the August 1 cut off? I'm doing handmade gifts, and unless we get a huge influx of people in the last 2 weeks of July, I'll be able to handle it. But I want to be sure all the other "handcrafters" here will be okay, and people who are ordering gifts will have time to get everything in.

Some people (here and in PM's) have suggested as few as 10 staterooms per group, while most people are suggesting 20. With people participating in multiple lists, that effectively increases the total number of staterooms to split up. I'm still working on the math for that - I think it might involve calculus, actually . Would everyone be okay with 14 to 18 cabins per list, with as close to equal numbers of people as I can get?

And has anyone done this before who would be willing to help me out with the logistics? There's a large FAB in it for you when we get onboard!

We're off to breakfast and grocery shopping. I'll check back later and see what everyone thinks about this. Again, feel free to PM your ideas, too. Thank you, all, for the input. I'm just a bit intimidated by the task of organizing this (and keeping everyone reasonably happy), so I really appreciate all your thoughts and suggestions!

A couple of things cross my mind... (like I have one)....

If you are splitting the list.. how do you know who wants to be a part of all of the list? I would like to be in all of them .... I have too much fun giving out FE's

another thing... we tried cutting off the FE a month early on the EBTA and found so many last minute folks wanted to join during the last month. I hate to see anyone... especially a child left out.. this is fun for everyone. I suggest you start a late FE group for those after Aug. 1... if any of us want to join then add us. The group will probably not be too large. This way everyone gets a chance to participate. just sayin.....

 

[Dgentrysim]

Rest assured, folks, there is no way I'm assigning FE delivery days! If someone wants to take it on in their group after the lists are split, that's up to them. Can you imagine being assigned to the last day (or next to last, as we will all be packing up on the last night)? I don't think so! I really don't want all my FE stuff hanging around my room the entire cruise. I'm planning for a mid-cruise distribution, but will probably do it over a couple of days - as the spirit moves me. I'm fully in the "I'm on vay-cay; no assigned anything for me," camp!

I had thought about the "half deliver 1st week, half 2nd week" approach, but again, I think we should leave that up to the groups to decide after they're split up.

As far as the number of people per stateroom, most have only 2, a few have solo travelers, and a few have 3 to 5 (I think there's only 1 with 5 people). So 20 staterooms would translate to about 45 or so people. Maybe. Too early in the day to work that out in my head.

There are a few people who haven't posted in quite a while and haven't responded to the mini-survey. I'll give them a couple of days, then PM to see if they're still participating. In the meantime, I'll start working on splitting the lists.

Is everyone still okay with the August 1 cut off? I'm doing handmade gifts, and unless we get a huge influx of people in the last 2 weeks of July, I'll be able to handle it. But I want to be sure all the other "handcrafters" here will be okay, and people who are ordering gifts will have time to get everything in.

Some people (here and in PM's) have suggested as few as 10 staterooms per group, while most people are suggesting 20. With people participating in multiple lists, that effectively increases the total number of staterooms to split up. I'm still working on the math for that - I think it might involve calculus, actually . Would everyone be okay with 14 to 18 cabins per list, with as close to equal numbers of people as I can get?

And has anyone done this before who would be willing to help me out with the logistics? There's a large FAB in it for you when we get onboard!

We're off to breakfast and grocery shopping. I'll check back later and see what everyone thinks about this. Again, feel free to PM your ideas, too. Thank you, all, for the input. I'm just a bit intimidated by the task of organizing this (and keeping everyone reasonably happy), so I really appreciate all your thoughts and suggestions!

What can I help you with? I only did the FE last year so I'm still new at this but willing to help you with whatever you need!

 

[JessicasMom]

A couple of things cross my mind... (like I have one)....

If you are splitting the list.. how do you know who wants to be a part of all of the list? I would like to be in all of them .... I have too much fun giving out FE's

another thing... we tried cutting off the FE a month early on the EBTA and found so many last minute folks wanted to join during the last month. I hate to see anyone... especially a child left out.. this is fun for everyone. I suggest you start a late FE group for those after Aug. 1... if any of us want to join then add us. The group will probably not be too large. This way everyone gets a chance to participate. just sayin.....

This was done last year, as well. The latecomers were just placed in a separate FE group, which (if I recall...and at my age, that can't be guaranteed ), the first two groups were quite large (50ish), but this group was about 20 cabins. We only booked two months out, so we were in this last group. We both would have been disappointed if we couldn't participate, because it turned out to be so much fun.

Pat...please don't feel overwhelmed by this "job". "IT'S VACATION", and we all have enough stress just figuring out what to pack, our excursions, and all the other normal planning (OBC? trip insurance?, etc). Just make a list, split if if you'd like, and enjoy the journey. Nobody has any right to be ticked unless they want to take on the responsibility themselves .

OK, I'm really bad....I just went and pulled out my "EBTA box" from last year and found my FE list....32 Dissers on it, not 20...... That was plenty; we broke them up into decks and did deliveries whenever we got the urge. Plus, the SM was 4-5 gifts throughout the cruise, not just 1, so it took a fair amt. of time. Loved it all, though! And we didn't even have a candy swap.

 

[TxMermaid1]

This was done last year, as well. The latecomers were just placed in a separate FE group, which (if I recall...and at my age, that can't be guaranteed ), the first two groups were quite large (50ish), but this group was about 20 cabins. We only booked two months out, so we were in this last group. We both would have been disappointed if we couldn't participate, because it turned out to be so much fun.

Pat...please don't feel overwhelmed by this "job". "IT'S VACATION", and we all have enough stress just figuring out what to pack, our excursions, and all the other normal planning (OBC? trip insurance?, etc). Just make a list, split if if you'd like, and enjoy the journey. Nobody has any right to be ticked unless they want to take on the responsibility themselves .

OK, I'm really bad....I just went and pulled out my "EBTA box" from last year and found my FE list....32 Dissers on it, not 20...... That was plenty; we broke them up into decks and did deliveries whenever we got the urge. Plus, the SM was 4-5 gifts throughout the cruise, not just 1, so it took a fair amt. of time. Loved it all, though! And we didn't even have a candy swap.

I agree.. don't make it harder than it is..... I might suggest anyone wanting to be on multiple list PM you so you can add their names to each list. then fill in the remainder of the list. Just a suggestion.
We had a spread sheet on the EBTA and each of us signed up on the FE until it was full then started another group. That also worked out ok.
If I can help in any way please let me know. Thank you for organizing this.

 

[m_kasch]

And has anyone done this before who would be willing to help me out with the logistics? There's a large FAB in it for you when we get onboard!

We're off to breakfast and grocery shopping. I'll check back later and see what everyone thinks about this. Again, feel free to PM your ideas, too. Thank you, all, for the input. I'm just a bit intimidated by the task of organizing this (and keeping everyone reasonably happy), so I really appreciate all your thoughts and suggestions!

Hi! I would be more than happy to help with the splitting of the lists and coordinating the groups as well...I am a math geek at heart and this could he fun! I will send you a PM also...

 

[liesbeth1012]

hello!

I will be visiting DLRP in August (20-21) are there any "Passport Annuel" who will be there at the same time and looking to sponser? I know there is a thread for this, but figured I would ask people I know before people I don't.

Dan

Hello,
If you are going 2 days it is not cheaper buying a passeport Annuel then a 2 day ticket. If you buy the cheapest Passeports Annuel you can't go to the park the 2 days follow the day you bought it.
Where are you gonna stay?
We are going on july 11th-14th so I can't help you. And I also believe that I don't get anyone give discount, because ours is a free passeport this time.
Which thread have you found, because I know also any dutch/belgium threads.
What you can do is change languege on the bottom of the official DLRP site to france and you can order much cheaper tickets and you can print them and take them with you. You also find there the prices of the passeport annuel.
Here the link to the right page of DLRP https://www.booktickets.disneylandparis.com/tnsa6/live/shop/1idf/MAINIDFCD/pluto/product_list.php?mauid=SUMMER11_D&camid=BROCHURE
I have used this page to book online the Wild West show for a much lower price than in the Netherlands. I printed the ticket at home and that was enough.
If you want more information let me know

 

[birkner]

I agree with everyone that this activity should be fun, not work!!

Just to update people on what was done on last WBTA, a copy of PM I sent Pat:

Pat:

May I make a suggestions on the logistics? On our last cruise, we named the groups and had them all on the first page of the thread. Each group was sorted by DIS member, spouse (if applicable) and then children with ages (if applicable).

People were then responsible for organizing their gifts for their groups or if they wanted to participate in multiple groups, they just gave gifts to the other group but were not on the list.

See post FE

If you need help sorting, let me know.

Warm Regards,

Noel

 

[smootenloopers]

And has anyone done this before who would be willing to help me out with the logistics? There's a large FAB in it for you when we get onboard!

I've not done it before, but would be willing to help out. And you wouldn't even need to spring for a FAB since I don't drink!

 

[Just love Eeyore]

People were then responsible for organizing their gifts for their groups or if they wanted to participate in multiple groups, they just gave gifts to the other group but were not on the list.

Maybe I'm reading it wrong (English isn't my first language) but does that mean that I will only recieve gifts from the group that I'm signed up for and not all that I deliver to if I choose to participate in more than group?

Christina

 

[birkner]

Maybe I'm reading it wrong (English isn't my first language) but does that mean that I will only recieve gifts from the group that I'm signed up for and not all that I deliver to if I choose to participate in more than group?

Christina

The way you stated is the way it worked last year. I am not sure if it will work the same way it did last year as it up to the organizer.

If Pat wants to allow it, people can sign up to be in more than one group.

 

[Tod&Copper]

aboard all the new cruisers. We are Mary and DH Stevie from Scotland. This will be our 9th Disney cruise. We did last year's WBTA and it was amazing. Can't wait for this one, got a sneaky feeling it's going to be even better than last year

Finally, I am actively seeking signups for the Stateroom tours! I have a 9D, 7A and 11A. Anyone else want to help me fill up that list?

Karen

Hi Karen

Is the Cat 11A you have a sideways cabin? If not, I would be happy to add our 11 sideways to your list

Do laundry and try not to take too many shoes! Not easy for us .

After reading your post, I've just counted the shoes that I have put in the suitcase for our upcoming 10 night cruise on the Magic on Wednesday...... 13 DH has 3

I packed light on everything just to make sure there is room for the shoes, there'll be more on the WBTA

On a personal note, my DD's bd is today (27! How did that happen? I had her when I was 5...it was in all the papers). She lurks but never posts. So Jess!

Jess, I hope you have a lovely day

 

[Just love Eeyore]

The way you stated is the way it worked last year. I am not sure if it will work the same way it did last year as it up to the organizer.

If Pat wants to allow it, people can sign up to be in more than one group.

Ok thanks.

I would prefere the opportunity to participate in more than one group. But if that's to much work I will totally understand

 

[Pinky166]

After reading your post, I've just counted the shoes that I have put in the suitcase for our upcoming 10 night cruise on the Magic on Wednesday...... 13 DH has 3

I packed light on everything just to make sure there is room for the shoes, there'll be more on the WBTA

That is brilliant!! What size shoe are you? We could swap & double our options.

 

[karentan]

pat - drop me a PM and i'll be more than happy to help out with splitting the FE.

 

[Tod&Copper]

That is brilliant!! What size shoe are you? We could swap & double our options.

Hi Hun

Just emailed you I'm a 6.5 and there are some flatties in there that you could steal, I know you wouldn't wear the heels

 

[granmaz]

After reading your post, I've just counted the shoes that I have put in the suitcase for our upcoming 10 night cruise on the Magic on Wednesday...... 13 DH has 3

I packed light on everything just to make sure there is room for the shoes, there'll be more on the WBTA

I always take loads of shoes as I am so uncoordinated colour wise!! Quite a few are flat sandals so light and don't take up much room. They are the best. I need 2 pairs of 'formal' type shoes as one just won't do with the colour thing. Probably will need some smarter sandals too. I like a pair of trainers and some fit flops for walking, a couple of pairs of Birkenstocks, some cheap flip flops for the beach and around the pool, and some cheap slip on flat slippers. I just love the slippers around the room and then the villa afterwards. I also might take a pair of ballet pump type shoes for when sandals aren't a good idea and trainers too heavy. Then I might throw in another couple of pairs of flat sandals just in case!!

 

[karentan]

man, i really do need that intervention you lot threatened me with a while back - i only own 2 pairs of timberland boots and a couple of pairs of flip flops!.....