To my team

[WebmasterPete]

I've told this to everyone I talked to on the cruise, but I want to say it here as well.

I have the best team EVER. When I say that the podcast cruise was a team effort, I mean it sincerely. The reason we kick the @ss of every other site, travel agency and podcast out there is because I have a team that is second to none - and if anyone doubts it, I submit this podcast cruise as exhibit A to prove my point.

From the designs, to the parties, to the drink coupons, to the podcast, to the planning and execution EVERYTHING was done perfectly - not well, not very good - it was FLAWLESS.

I'm so incredibly proud and honored to be surrounded by such talent - you've always made me look much better than I really am, but never more than you did this past week. Teresa, Kathy, Julie, Walter, Corey, Tracey, Kevin and John - you were nothing short of amazing in realizing this vision.

I'm walking on air right now, along with about 300 other people due in large measure to the incredible work you all did.

I'll never be able to thank you enough for your efforts - It was a wonderful week.

Just needed to make sure I said it where EVERYONE could hear it!!!

Pete

 

[luke]

Even though I wasn't on the cruise, I think everyone echos what you say Pete
Thanks for all your hard work in everything you guys do

 

[elemusing]

I love a man who knows how to give credit to his friends. Lovin' you for that Pete!

 

[crazytp93]

I've honestly never seen people so commited to what they do.

All praise they get is extremely well deserved.

 

[hideeh]

Here Here!

You have such a fantastic way of putting your feelings in to words. I'm sure they would all graciously say that they can do what they do because they have a great leader.

I'm proud to be a DIS member even though I didn't get to sail this time.

Looking forward to next time....

until then......

 

[OKW Lover]

Got to agree Pete - its a great crew. We can't wait to see what the come up with next.

Oh, OK - go ahead and rest for a while and get your strength back.

 

[k5jm]

Everyone did a fantastic job and all the folks at Dreams and the DIS made our trip truly a "dreams come true" vacation that we will talk about forever!!

Thanks Ya'll!!

 

[NWOhioAngela]

And how did the Disney people come through? Any major problems?

 

[astrodrummergirl]

Well said, even though I wasn't able to go on the cruise, I still think you all are remarkable people who can make crazy ideas possible!

 

[WebmasterPete]

The folks at Disney were amazing. Honestly, they bent over backwards to accommodate us, and they were completely won over by our group. I can't tell you how many crew members told me what an incredible group we had - how nice and how generous they all were. I was asked at least a half a dozen times "when are you guys coming back".

I've talked a great deal on the show about DCL and why I love them - they proved me right time and time again on this cruise and somehow managed to exceed very high expectations.

Pete

 

[NWOhioAngela]

The folks at Disney were amazing. Honestly, they bent over backwards to accommodate us, and they were completely won over by our group.

That is SO good to hear.

 

[wildfan1473]

And it is because you are such a wonderful team, that you have the fans and the following that you do. We appreciate everything you do for us, even when we can't join in.

 

[bigmoonmullen]

Hi Pete:

You are a Class Act to acknowledge your Great Team.

Can't wait to hear the Podcast tomorrow... and the next time we won't have to wait to hear the details because we are planning on being there too.

Louise & Mark

 

[safetymom]

Thank you Pete!!! I am thrilled and honored to work with this great team. You all are a great group of people. I have never worked with better people and such hard working people than this team.

I agree that DCL went the extra mile for us.

 

[newmouse2008]

Ok Pete, make me cry!! Thank you so much for the kind words. I could not ask for a better boss or a more perfect work place.

 

[Cyrano]

Another non-cruiser who understand and agrees with all the sentiments you have expressed Pete
Happy to play even the smallest of parts on the DIS

 

[shmedly123]

Thank you for all you guys do...and your passion helps the rest of us (listeners/posters) in that b/c of you guys we have a great outlet for our passion of WDW when we can't be there...unless of course you are late with the show this week then you all stink.

j/k.

 

[MonkeyPants]

you are a lucky man Pete to work with such a great group of people

 

[kimisabella]

It was an incredible cruise - the DCL staff was unbelievable... We rebooked on board - along with almost everyone else. The poor woman at the rebooking desk was buried under all the 2010 podcast cruise rebooks.

We thank you Pete, Walter (who yesterday while hanging out with us on deck referred to himself as "Mrs. Werner"), John, Kevin, Corey, Julie, Kathy, Teresa, and of course Tracy who was hard at work keeping everything running smoothly and answering questions the whole time!!!!

 

[BillM99999]

Adding my compliments to the entire Dreams crew. Additionally, DCL did a wonderful job. When checking in and on the first night, the questions were to the effect of "I'm seeing a lot of those T-shirts/lanyards/etc.; how many of there are you, anyway?" By the last night, it was "I'm seeing you podcast people all over; it's great to have you and we hope you're back soon." Maybe DCL will start realize the power of the online community (I'm sure Lee Cockerell does...).

Thanks, all.