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Hi All
We are super excited to announce that we have already held space for Podcast Cruise 6.0!!!
Below are some of the details we have so far. We need a little more time to get everything set-up in our system so our booking engine will go up at 12:01 AM Eastern Time on Wednesday 04/15/2015. Please note that we cannot start processing bookings until 8AM the following morning as that is when the groups department opens up.
We will post the link to the booking page here in this thread.
Please DO NOT book this cruise on your own and then ask to have it transferred to our group. Only those booked directly with Dreams Unlimited Travel through the link posted on Wednesday will be eligible to participate in our special events on Podcast Cruise 6.0.
Thanks
John
December 04, 2016 - Orlando (Port Canaveral), FL 4:30 PM
December 05, 2016 - Cruising
December 06, 2016 - Labadee, Haiti 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
December 07, 2016 - Falmouth, Jamaica 10:30 AM 7:00 PM
December 08, 2016 - Cruising
December 09, 2016 - Cozumel, Mexico 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
December 10, 2016 - Cruising
December 11, 2016 - Orlando (Port Canaveral), FL 6:00 AM
**Please note itineraries may change as conditions warrant**
Join members of Dreams Unlimited Travel, the DIS and DISUnplugged Podcast for a special sailing on the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas!!!
Deposit due on all staterooms will be $500 total, regardless of stateroom type or number of occupants.
All staterooms will be eligible for Dreams Unlimited Travel current Shipboard Credit Promotion
While we have secured A LOT of staterooms on this sailing with some incredible pricing for this cruise you will want to act fast as some stateroom categories may sell out.
As always we will be planning special events and surprises to be announced at a later date. Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity to sail with members of the DISUnplugged Podcast for what is sure to be another fun-filled cruise!!!
Update 09/26/2016
The below was sent to all cruisers in email. If you do not receive that email by 3:00PM today please let me know at John@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com so I can make sure we have your most updated email address on file.
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Hello Fellow Podcast Cruisers
I know you are super anxious for more details on Podcast Cruise 6.0. Now that we are past final payment and we have a better idea of exactly how many cruisers we have we will be working on the final details.
I will do my best to keep you informed on all updates as they occur both by email as well as in the Podcast Cruise 6.0 thread on the DIS Boards. You’re going to want to check out the first post on this thread for updates http://www.disboards.com/threads/podcast-cruise-6-0-official-info.3399156/
Below is what I have for you so far.
Thanks for your patience as we continue to work out all the details of our cruise.
John
Pre-Cruise Stays at Walt Disney World
It has been very difficult to get rooms at Walt Disney Word for the dates prior to our cruise as it is a very popular time of year. I have not been successful at getting any room nights pre-cruise at any Walt Disney World owned and operated resort.
However our friends at the Swan/Dolphin have come through for us with the following incredible rate:
12/01/2016 - 12/04/2016
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Standard Room
$159 + $25 resort service package + 12.5% tax per night
Number of rooms at this rate are VERY limited and when they are gone we will not be able to get more.
If you are unfamiliar with the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel I suggest checking out this page of their website: http://www.swandolphin.com/overview.html
For specific information on transportation to/from the Swan to the Airport as well as parking fees check out this page - http://www.swandolphin.com/feedback/transportation.html
Details on how to book these rooms has been sent in email to each cruiser.
Please DO NOT post the phone number or the person’s name on the DISBoards, she is doing this as a favor to me and I don’t want her getting calls not associated with our cruise.
As I said above I have not been successful at getting any rooms pre-cruise at any Walt Disney World owned and operated resort so it looks like this would be your only option for a pre-cruise stay at WDW if you haven’t already made arrangements.
Post-Cruise Stays at Walt Disney World
I am still working on post-cruise nights at some Walt Disney World owned and operated resorts but the good folks at the Swan / Dolphin have been kind enough to extend to us the same rate above for post cruise nights.
12/11/2016 - 12/14/2016
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Standard Room
$159 + $25 resort service package + 12.5% tax per night
Number of rooms at this rate are VERY limited and when they are gone we will not be able to get more.
If you are unfamiliar with the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel I suggest checking out this page of their website: http://www.swandolphin.com/overview.html
For specific information on transportation to/from the Swan to the Airport as well as parking fees check out this page - http://www.swandolphin.com/feedback/transportation.html
Details on how to book these rooms has been sent in email to each cruiser.
Please DO NOT post the phone number or the person’s name on the DISBoards, she is doing this as a favor to me and I don’t want her getting calls not associated with our cruise.
If I am able to get post-cruise nights at some Walt Disney World owned and operated resorts I will let you know.
Transportation to/from the cruise
Dreams Unlimited Travel will be providing a transportation option to/from the cruise. We will be hiring a private transportation company that will provide buses from any Walt Disney World resort (including the Walt Disney World Swan) to the cruise as well as from the cruise to either the Orlando International Airport or to any Walt Disney World resort (including the Walt Disney World Swan).
Options and pricing will be:
You will be able to sign-up for transportation once we get our forms ready. I have no ETA when this will happen but I will let you all know in email as well as on the DISBoards.
Rest assured that if you want book our transportation there will be space for you – no one will get left out who wants transportation.
Schedule of Events
We are working on the onboard events. This has not been an easy process as we need to work with Royal Caribbean’s groups department on space and timing.
As soon as we have a schedule of events I will let you all know in email as well as on the DISBoards.
Update 09/28/2016
Post-Cruise Stays at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
(information also emailed to all cruisers)
We have secured some pretty great rates for those wanting to stay post-cruise (12/11 - 12/14/2016) at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel.
Because the rates are through a contract with Disney's Group Reservations Department we are not permitted to advertise the rate. If you would like to see the pricing you will need to visit this page and go through the steps to see an online, no-obligation quote: http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/reservations/PCC60_Post_Cruise_Start.cfm
All the information on how to book the rooms we have held at these incredible rates will be on the form.
IMPORTANT:
Booking will open Tuesday, September 27, 2016 (please do not call before that date). The last day to book discounted rooms will be Thursday, November 10, 2016.
Number of rooms held is VERY limited so please act fast you want to book.
Update 09/29/2016
This has been sent to all cruisers via email as well.
I am happy to inform you that our forms are ready so you can sign-up for credentials and transfers!!!
Please go to this page to start the process - https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/pcc60/pcc60_start.cfm - if you’ve forgotten your reservation ID and/or password there is a place on that form to be sent a reminder email with that info.
Once you log in there will be two options – one to sign up for your credentials and the other to sign-up for transfers. You don’t have to do both now but I strongly request that you do your credentials as soon as possible. The sooner everyone finishes that step the faster we can send them to the printer to ensure they will be ready for our cruise.
I realize that some of you may be waiting for the Disney Resort pre-stay bookings to open on Tuesday before you sign-up for transfers. Don’t worry, you will have the opportunity to return to the form and sign-up for transfers later. I don’t have an ETA yet on when we need to turn off transfer sign-ups but I will make sure everyone has ample warning before we do so.
Also, credentials will be delivered to your stateroom so no need to worry about a shipping address.
So, please make sure you go to the above page and sign-up for your credentials as soon as possible.
Update 10/13/2016
This has also been sent to all cruisers via email.
I am very pleased to announce that we have finalized the details of our first event for Podcast Cruise 6.0!!!
For those of you who care to participate we have arranged a private group shore excursion with Teresa and Craig. You might think this an odd pairing for one shore excursion…once you read the description you will see why.
Island Roots and Chocolate Traditions with Teresa and Craig
NOTE: This excursion is limited. Dreams Unlimited Travel clients will be in our own, separate bus.
Duration: 2 hrs 15 mins.
Day: 6 / Cozumel, Mexico / December 09, 2016
Departure Time: 8:00 AM (subject to change)
Price: : $65.00* per Adult / $50.00* per child (ages 2 - 12)
*This excursion is more expensive if you book the DIS/Dreams Exclusive than if you were to book it on your own. RCCL is charging us more because we are a special group with a private bus. If you do not want to pay the increased price you can book this on your own through RCCL but you won't be on the same tour as members of the DISUnplugged Podcast.
For more details on this excursion take a look at this page of our site https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/pcc60/PCC60_Excusion_Details.cfm
We will open up bookings for this excursion beginning Friday morning (10/14/2016) at 10AM Eastern Time. Space is limited so if you’re interested please act fast.
To book go to this page of our site https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/pcc60/pcc60_start.cfm and log in. Friday morning at 10AM Eastern Time there will be a new button to book this excursion.
I know you’re all anxious for more information on events during our cruise. We are still ironing out details with RCCL and we hope to have more event details soon and even an itinerary.
Thanks for your patience.
Update 10/14/2016
The Island Roots and Chocolate Traditions shore excursion with Teresa and Craig is now FULL.
We may be able to add more people but we need to be able to guarantee RCCL a certain number before they will give us more space.
If you want to be placed on a waitlist in case we can add more people, email me at John@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com with the total number in your party interested in being added to this excursions.
Update 10/17/2016
The following has been emailed to all cruisers. If you do not get the email please contact me at John@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com and I will resend.
Pre-Cruise Stays at Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
12/01/2016 - 12/04/2016
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Standard Room
$159 + $25 resort service package + 12.5% tax per night
Number of rooms at this rate are VERY limited and when they are gone we will not be able to get more.
If you are unfamiliar with the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel I suggest checking out this page of their website: http://www.swandolphin.com/overview.html
For specific information on transportation to/from the Swan to the Airport as well as parking fees check out this page - http://www.swandolphin.com/feedback/transportation.html
To book at this rate you must call a special number that has been sent to all cruisers via email.
Please DO NOT post the phone number or the person’s name on the DISBoards, she is doing this as a favor to me and I don’t want her getting calls not associated with our cruise.
Post-Cruise Stays at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels We have secured some pretty great rates for those wanting to stay post-cruise (12/11 - 12/14/2016) at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel.
Because the rates are through a contract with Disney's Group Reservations Department we are not permitted to advertise the rate. If you would like to see the pricing you will need to visit this page and go through the steps to see an online, no-obligation quote: http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/reservations/PCC60_Post_Cruise_Start.cfm
All the information on how to book the rooms we have held at these incredible rates will be on the form.
Update 10/19/2016
This has been sent to all cruisers via email as well.
We will be closing out sign-ups for the DIS/Dreams transfers on 10/31/2016.
If you are interested in using our transfers please sign up as soon as possible. Please don't wait until the last minute and run the risk of missing out on these.
Please go to this page to start the process - https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/pcc60/pcc60_start.cfm - if you’ve forgotten your reservation ID and/or password there is a place on that form to be sent a reminder email with that info.
For those that have already purchased the DIS/Dreams transfers you can see those on that page as well.
Update 10/20/2016
Sent to all cruisers via email as well.
Hello Cruisers!!!
I am very happy to share with you our schedule of events so far for Podcast Cruise 6.0!!
There may be more events added and some slight changes to the schedule but below is what we have as of right now.
If you look at Day 5 (Thursday 12/8) you will see an event listed a ‘TBA”. We have not worked out all of the details of this event just yet. We still have some details to iron out with RCCL and we don’t want to mention it in case we can’t make it work. We will release details of this event as we get them worked out but I do want you to know that it would be a free event and everyone who wants to attend would be welcome to do so.
For those who have not sailed RCCL before you will receive a Cruise Compass each day with a list of activities available on the cruise. Since we don’t know what those activities will be I’m sure some of our events will overlap with their events. Other than the shore excursion with Craig and Teresa none of our other events listed require you to sign-up in advance. You are welcome to come to/participate in as many events as you like. This is your cruise and we want you to enjoy it as you see fit.
With the exception of the shore excursion with Craig and Teresa and the Casino events all our events are free to attend. If you choose to participate in the clubs and nightlife event(s) with Corey you will be responsible for any drinks you purchase for yourself/your party.
Thanks
John
Tentative Schedule of Events
Day #1 Sunday, December 4, 2016 (Port Canaveral)
● 2:00PM - 3:00PM - Meet The Podcasters - Location TBA
● 10:00PM - ???? - Clubs and Nightlife with Corey and others - Meet at Blaze Deck 4
Day #2 Monday, December 5, 2016 (Cruising)
● Noon - 1:00PM - Slot Tournament with Kevin and John - Casino
● 1:00PM – 2:00PM - Blackjack Tournament with Pete and John - Casino
● 5:00 - 6:00PM - Private Cocktail Reception - Solarium Bar Upper Level
Day #3 Tuesday, December 6, 2016 (Labadee, Haiti)
● No scheduled activities for Podcast Cruisers
Day #4 Wednesday, December 7, 2016 (Falmouth, Jamaica)
8:00AM - 10:00AM - Photo Tour of Oasis of the Seas with Kathy Werling - Meet at Starbucks Deck 5
10:00PM - ???? - Clubs and Nightlife with Corey and others - Meet at Boleros Deck 5
Day #5 Thursday, December 8, 2016 (Cruising)
8:00AM - 10:00AM - Zip lining with Oliver and others - Deck 16 Aft
1:00PM - 2:00PM - Event TBA - Location TBA
3:00PM - 5:00PM - Vlogging with Ryno and Pete- Meet at Carousel on Boardwalk
Day #6 Friday, December 9, 2016 (Cozumel, Mexico)
8:00AM - 10:15AM - Shore Excursion: Island Roots and Chocolate Traditions with Teresa and Craig – Meeting Location TBA
Day #7 - Saturday, December 10, 2016 (Cruising)
12:00 - 1:00PM - Slot Tournament with Tracey – Casino
3:00PM - 4:00PM - Live Podcast - Agua Theater
4:30PM - 5:30PM - Cocktail Reception -
Day #8 Sunday, December 11, 2016 (Port Canaveral)
DIS/Dreams Transfers for those who booked – Time and Location TBA
Clubs and Nightlife with Corey and others: No sign-up necessary for this event, just show up and watch Corey drink. Each participant will be responsible for paying for his/her own drinks.
Slot Tournament with Kevin and John: There will be a price to participate ($20/person) and the Casino will be running this event. Space will be very limited. You can register, pay and secure your spot for the tournament anytime during the cruise prior to this event at the casino cage when it is open. Simply have them note that you are signing up for the “Dreams Unlimited Private Tournament”.
Blackjack Tournament with Pete and John: There will be a price to participate ($20/person) and the Casino will be running this event. Space will be very limited. You can register, pay and secure your spot for the tournament anytime during the cruise prior to this event at the casino cage when it is open. Simply have them note that you are signing up for the “Dreams Unlimited Private Tournament”.
Private Cocktail Reception: A chance to socialize with your fellow cruisers in a casual setting and have a drink or two on us!!
Photo Tour of Oasis of the Seas with Kathy Werling: No sign-up necessary for this event, just show up and enjoy!!
Ziplining with Oliver and others: We have rented out the zip line for a private event. Space will be very limited so if you want to zip line you will need to arrive early to register. There is no cost if you want to attend this event or zip line but we will be taking donations for GKTW to make Ryno do it as well. Even if you don’t want to zip line this is a chance to see Oliver trussed up like a Thanksgiving Turkey and hurled across the back of the ship. Screaming guaranteed!!!
Vlogging with Ryno and Pete: No sign-up necessary for this event, just show up and enjoy!!
Shore Excursion: Island Roots and Chocolate Traditions with Teresa and Craig: We have been able to add some more space to this excursion. If you're interested you can sign-up by going through this page https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/pcc60/pcc60_start.cfm
Slot Tournament with Tracey: There will be a price to participate ($20/person) and the Casino will be running this event. Space will be very limited. You can register, pay and secure your spot for the tournament anytime during the cruise prior to this event at the casino cage when it is open. Simply have them note that you are signing up for the “Dreams Unlimited Private Tournament”.
Live Podcast: A Podcast Cruise tradition with a “twist”. For the first ever the show will be from the Aqua Theater on the Oasis of the Seas!!
Update 11/03/2016
This has also been sent to all cruisers via email.
We will be closing sign-ups for the shore excursion with Teresa and Craig on Friday 11/04/2016 at midnight eastern time.
Previously this excursion had sold-out but we had enough people on our waitlist to contract for a second bus. At this time RCCL is asking us to provide them to a final count and list of all participants so we have to close out the sign ups.
If you're still interested in joining this excursion please sign up before Friday 11/04/2016 at midnight eastern time as that is when we will turn off those forms.
Island Roots and Chocolate Traditions with Teresa and Craig
NOTE: This excursion is limited. Dreams Unlimited Travel clients will be in our own, separate bus.
Duration: 2 hrs 15 mins.
Day: 6 / Cozumel, Mexico / December 09, 2016
Departure Time: 8:00 AM (subject to change)
Price: : $65.00* per Adult / $50.00* per child (ages 2 - 12)
*This excursion is more expensive if you book the DIS/Dreams Exclusive than if you were to book it on your own. RCCL is charging us more because we are a special group with a private bus. If you do not want to pay the increased price you can book this on your own through RCCL but you won't be on the same tour as members of the DISUnplugged Podcast.
For more details on this excursion take a look at this page of our site https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/pcc60/PCC60_Excusion_Details.cfm
To book go to this page of our site https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/pcc60/pcc60_start.cfm and log in.
Update 11/28/2016
Sent to all cruisers via email as well.
Schedule Update
IMPORTANT: A copy of our schedule will be waiting for you in your stateroom when you board the ship. Please note that we had to send this to RCCL in advance of the cruise and some items may be slightly different than what is listed on that schedule. Please go by this schedule and not the one in your stateroom.
Day #1 Sunday, December 4, 2016 (Port Canaveral)
● 2:00PM - 3:00PM - Meet The Podcasters - Location = Dazzles Lounge (note: schedule in room will list wrong location - we will be in Dazzles)
● 10:00PM - ???? - Clubs and Nightlife with Corey and others - Meet at Blaze Deck 4
Day #2 Monday, December 5, 2016 (Cruising)
● Noon - 1:00PM - Slot Tournament with Kevin and John - Casino
● 1:00PM – 2:00PM - Blackjack Tournament with Pete and John - Casino
● 5:00 - 6:00PM - Private Cocktail Reception - Solarium Bar Upper Level - we will also be celebrating Pete and his Mom's Birthday so please join us for some cake and to wish them a Happy Birthday!!!
Day #3 Tuesday, December 6, 2016 (Labadee, Haiti)
● No scheduled activities for Podcast Cruisers
Day #4 Wednesday, December 7, 2016 (Falmouth, Jamaica)
8:00AM - 10:00AM - Photo Tour of Oasis of the Seas with Kathy Werling - Meet at Starbucks Deck 5
10:00PM - ???? - Clubs and Nightlife with Corey and others - Meet at Boleros Deck 5
Day #5 Thursday, December 8, 2016 (Cruising)
8:00AM - 10:00AM - Zip lining with Oliver and others - Deck 16 Aft
11:00AM - Noon - Rebooking Talk with Tracey and RCCL Onboard Sales Team - Blaze Nightclub Deck 4
1:00PM - 2:00PM - Event TBA - Location TBA
3:00PM - 5:00PM - Vlogging with Ryno and Pete- Meet at Carousel on Boardwalk
Day #6 Friday, December 9, 2016 (Cozumel, Mexico)
8:00AM - 10:15AM - Shore Excursion: Island Roots and Chocolate Traditions with Teresa and Craig – Meeting Location TBA
Day #7 - Saturday, December 10, 2016 (Cruising)
12:00 - 1:00PM - Slot Tournament with Tracey – Casino
3:00PM - 4:00PM - Live Podcast - Agua Theater
4:30PM - 5:30PM - Private Cocktail Reception - Solarium Bar Upper Level
Day #8 Sunday, December 11, 2016 (Port Canaveral)
DIS/Dreams Transfers for those who booked – Time and Location TBA
Clubs and Nightlife with Corey and others: No sign-up necessary for this event, just show up and watch Corey drink. Each participant will be responsible for paying for his/her own drinks.
Slot Tournament with Kevin and John: There will be a price to participate ($20/person) and the Casino will be running this event. Space will be very limited. You can register, pay and secure your spot for the tournament anytime during the cruise prior to this event at the casino cage when it is open. Simply have them note that you are signing up for the “Dreams Unlimited Private Tournament”.
Blackjack Tournament with Pete and John: There will be a price to participate ($20/person) and the Casino will be running this event. Space will be very limited. You can register, pay and secure your spot for the tournament anytime during the cruise prior to this event at the casino cage when it is open. Simply have them note that you are signing up for the “Dreams Unlimited Private Tournament”.
Private Cocktail Reception: A chance to socialize with your fellow cruisers in a casual setting and have a drink or two on us!! We have added a second one of these to the last night of the cruise so we can get together, share a drink and say 'Till We Cruise Again' to all our friends.
Photo Tour of Oasis of the Seas with Kathy Werling: No sign-up necessary for this event, just show up and enjoy!!
Ziplining with Oliver and others: We have rented out the zip line for a private event. Space will be very limited so if you want to zip line you will need to arrive early to register. There is no cost if you want to attend this event or zip line but we will be taking donations for GKTW to make Ryno do it as well. Even if you don’t want to zip line this is a chance to see Oliver trussed up like a Thanksgiving Turkey and hurled across the back of the ship. Screaming guaranteed!!!
Rebooking Talk with Tracey and RCCL Onboard Booking Team: Join Tracey and others for an informal talk about how and why to rebook your next cruise onboard this cruise. We are working with RCCL to provide a special offer to those that attend this seminar and rebook while on PCC 6.0 for a future cruise. Members of the RCCL onboard booking team will also be there to help you rebook and pick your next cruise.
Vlogging with Ryno and Pete: No sign-up necessary for this event, just show up and enjoy!!
Shore Excursion: Island Roots and Chocolate Traditions with Teresa and Craig: This excursion is sold-out/closed. Details on where/when to meet as well as how to get your excursion tickets will be available once we get onboard and get that info ourselves
Slot Tournament with Tracey: There will be a price to participate ($20/person) and the Casino will be running this event. Space will be very limited. You can register, pay and secure your spot for the tournament anytime during the cruise prior to this event at the casino cage when it is open. Simply have them note that you are signing up for the “Dreams Unlimited Private Tournament”.
Live Podcast: A Podcast Cruise tradition with a “twist”. For the first ever the show will be from the Aqua Theater on the Oasis of the Seas!!
We are super excited to announce that we have already held space for Podcast Cruise 6.0!!!
Below are some of the details we have so far. We need a little more time to get everything set-up in our system so our booking engine will go up at 12:01 AM Eastern Time on Wednesday 04/15/2015. Please note that we cannot start processing bookings until 8AM the following morning as that is when the groups department opens up.
We will post the link to the booking page here in this thread.
Please DO NOT book this cruise on your own and then ask to have it transferred to our group. Only those booked directly with Dreams Unlimited Travel through the link posted on Wednesday will be eligible to participate in our special events on Podcast Cruise 6.0.
Thanks
John
Podcast Cruise 6.0!!!
December 04, 2016 - December 11, 2016
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - Oasis of the Seas
7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise
CLICK HERE FOR PRICING AND TO BOOK THIS CRUISE
December 04, 2016 - December 11, 2016
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - Oasis of the Seas
7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise
CLICK HERE FOR PRICING AND TO BOOK THIS CRUISE
December 04, 2016 - Orlando (Port Canaveral), FL 4:30 PM
December 05, 2016 - Cruising
December 06, 2016 - Labadee, Haiti 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
December 07, 2016 - Falmouth, Jamaica 10:30 AM 7:00 PM
December 08, 2016 - Cruising
December 09, 2016 - Cozumel, Mexico 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
December 10, 2016 - Cruising
December 11, 2016 - Orlando (Port Canaveral), FL 6:00 AM
**Please note itineraries may change as conditions warrant**
Join members of Dreams Unlimited Travel, the DIS and DISUnplugged Podcast for a special sailing on the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas!!!
Deposit due on all staterooms will be $500 total, regardless of stateroom type or number of occupants.
All staterooms will be eligible for Dreams Unlimited Travel current Shipboard Credit Promotion
While we have secured A LOT of staterooms on this sailing with some incredible pricing for this cruise you will want to act fast as some stateroom categories may sell out.
As always we will be planning special events and surprises to be announced at a later date. Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity to sail with members of the DISUnplugged Podcast for what is sure to be another fun-filled cruise!!!
Update 09/26/2016
The below was sent to all cruisers in email. If you do not receive that email by 3:00PM today please let me know at John@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com so I can make sure we have your most updated email address on file.
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Hello Fellow Podcast Cruisers
I know you are super anxious for more details on Podcast Cruise 6.0. Now that we are past final payment and we have a better idea of exactly how many cruisers we have we will be working on the final details.
I will do my best to keep you informed on all updates as they occur both by email as well as in the Podcast Cruise 6.0 thread on the DIS Boards. You’re going to want to check out the first post on this thread for updates http://www.disboards.com/threads/podcast-cruise-6-0-official-info.3399156/
Below is what I have for you so far.
Thanks for your patience as we continue to work out all the details of our cruise.
John
Pre-Cruise Stays at Walt Disney World
It has been very difficult to get rooms at Walt Disney Word for the dates prior to our cruise as it is a very popular time of year. I have not been successful at getting any room nights pre-cruise at any Walt Disney World owned and operated resort.
However our friends at the Swan/Dolphin have come through for us with the following incredible rate:
12/01/2016 - 12/04/2016
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Standard Room
$159 + $25 resort service package + 12.5% tax per night
Number of rooms at this rate are VERY limited and when they are gone we will not be able to get more.
If you are unfamiliar with the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel I suggest checking out this page of their website: http://www.swandolphin.com/overview.html
For specific information on transportation to/from the Swan to the Airport as well as parking fees check out this page - http://www.swandolphin.com/feedback/transportation.html
Details on how to book these rooms has been sent in email to each cruiser.
Please DO NOT post the phone number or the person’s name on the DISBoards, she is doing this as a favor to me and I don’t want her getting calls not associated with our cruise.
As I said above I have not been successful at getting any rooms pre-cruise at any Walt Disney World owned and operated resort so it looks like this would be your only option for a pre-cruise stay at WDW if you haven’t already made arrangements.
Post-Cruise Stays at Walt Disney World
I am still working on post-cruise nights at some Walt Disney World owned and operated resorts but the good folks at the Swan / Dolphin have been kind enough to extend to us the same rate above for post cruise nights.
12/11/2016 - 12/14/2016
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Standard Room
$159 + $25 resort service package + 12.5% tax per night
Number of rooms at this rate are VERY limited and when they are gone we will not be able to get more.
If you are unfamiliar with the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel I suggest checking out this page of their website: http://www.swandolphin.com/overview.html
For specific information on transportation to/from the Swan to the Airport as well as parking fees check out this page - http://www.swandolphin.com/feedback/transportation.html
Details on how to book these rooms has been sent in email to each cruiser.
Please DO NOT post the phone number or the person’s name on the DISBoards, she is doing this as a favor to me and I don’t want her getting calls not associated with our cruise.
If I am able to get post-cruise nights at some Walt Disney World owned and operated resorts I will let you know.
Transportation to/from the cruise
Dreams Unlimited Travel will be providing a transportation option to/from the cruise. We will be hiring a private transportation company that will provide buses from any Walt Disney World resort (including the Walt Disney World Swan) to the cruise as well as from the cruise to either the Orlando International Airport or to any Walt Disney World resort (including the Walt Disney World Swan).
Options and pricing will be:
- From any Walt Disney World Hotel (including the Walt Disney World Swan) to the Cruise - $25 per person (regardless of age)
- From the Cruise to any Walt Disney World Hotel (including the Walt Disney World Swan) - $25 per person (regardless of age)
- From the Cruise to Orlando International Airport - $25 per person (regardless of age)
You will be able to sign-up for transportation once we get our forms ready. I have no ETA when this will happen but I will let you all know in email as well as on the DISBoards.
Rest assured that if you want book our transportation there will be space for you – no one will get left out who wants transportation.
Schedule of Events
We are working on the onboard events. This has not been an easy process as we need to work with Royal Caribbean’s groups department on space and timing.
As soon as we have a schedule of events I will let you all know in email as well as on the DISBoards.
Update 09/28/2016
Post-Cruise Stays at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
(information also emailed to all cruisers)
We have secured some pretty great rates for those wanting to stay post-cruise (12/11 - 12/14/2016) at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel.
Because the rates are through a contract with Disney's Group Reservations Department we are not permitted to advertise the rate. If you would like to see the pricing you will need to visit this page and go through the steps to see an online, no-obligation quote: http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/reservations/PCC60_Post_Cruise_Start.cfm
All the information on how to book the rooms we have held at these incredible rates will be on the form.
IMPORTANT:
Booking will open Tuesday, September 27, 2016 (please do not call before that date). The last day to book discounted rooms will be Thursday, November 10, 2016.
Number of rooms held is VERY limited so please act fast you want to book.
Update 09/29/2016
This has been sent to all cruisers via email as well.
I am happy to inform you that our forms are ready so you can sign-up for credentials and transfers!!!
Please go to this page to start the process - https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/pcc60/pcc60_start.cfm - if you’ve forgotten your reservation ID and/or password there is a place on that form to be sent a reminder email with that info.
Once you log in there will be two options – one to sign up for your credentials and the other to sign-up for transfers. You don’t have to do both now but I strongly request that you do your credentials as soon as possible. The sooner everyone finishes that step the faster we can send them to the printer to ensure they will be ready for our cruise.
I realize that some of you may be waiting for the Disney Resort pre-stay bookings to open on Tuesday before you sign-up for transfers. Don’t worry, you will have the opportunity to return to the form and sign-up for transfers later. I don’t have an ETA yet on when we need to turn off transfer sign-ups but I will make sure everyone has ample warning before we do so.
Also, credentials will be delivered to your stateroom so no need to worry about a shipping address.
So, please make sure you go to the above page and sign-up for your credentials as soon as possible.
Update 10/13/2016
This has also been sent to all cruisers via email.
I am very pleased to announce that we have finalized the details of our first event for Podcast Cruise 6.0!!!
For those of you who care to participate we have arranged a private group shore excursion with Teresa and Craig. You might think this an odd pairing for one shore excursion…once you read the description you will see why.
Island Roots and Chocolate Traditions with Teresa and Craig
NOTE: This excursion is limited. Dreams Unlimited Travel clients will be in our own, separate bus.
Duration: 2 hrs 15 mins.
Day: 6 / Cozumel, Mexico / December 09, 2016
Departure Time: 8:00 AM (subject to change)
Price: : $65.00* per Adult / $50.00* per child (ages 2 - 12)
*This excursion is more expensive if you book the DIS/Dreams Exclusive than if you were to book it on your own. RCCL is charging us more because we are a special group with a private bus. If you do not want to pay the increased price you can book this on your own through RCCL but you won't be on the same tour as members of the DISUnplugged Podcast.
For more details on this excursion take a look at this page of our site https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/pcc60/PCC60_Excusion_Details.cfm
We will open up bookings for this excursion beginning Friday morning (10/14/2016) at 10AM Eastern Time. Space is limited so if you’re interested please act fast.
To book go to this page of our site https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/pcc60/pcc60_start.cfm and log in. Friday morning at 10AM Eastern Time there will be a new button to book this excursion.
I know you’re all anxious for more information on events during our cruise. We are still ironing out details with RCCL and we hope to have more event details soon and even an itinerary.
Thanks for your patience.
Update 10/14/2016
The Island Roots and Chocolate Traditions shore excursion with Teresa and Craig is now FULL.
We may be able to add more people but we need to be able to guarantee RCCL a certain number before they will give us more space.
If you want to be placed on a waitlist in case we can add more people, email me at John@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com with the total number in your party interested in being added to this excursions.
Update 10/17/2016
The following has been emailed to all cruisers. If you do not get the email please contact me at John@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com and I will resend.
Pre-Cruise Stays at Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
12/01/2016 - 12/04/2016
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Standard Room
$159 + $25 resort service package + 12.5% tax per night
Number of rooms at this rate are VERY limited and when they are gone we will not be able to get more.
If you are unfamiliar with the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel I suggest checking out this page of their website: http://www.swandolphin.com/overview.html
For specific information on transportation to/from the Swan to the Airport as well as parking fees check out this page - http://www.swandolphin.com/feedback/transportation.html
To book at this rate you must call a special number that has been sent to all cruisers via email.
Please DO NOT post the phone number or the person’s name on the DISBoards, she is doing this as a favor to me and I don’t want her getting calls not associated with our cruise.
Post-Cruise Stays at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels We have secured some pretty great rates for those wanting to stay post-cruise (12/11 - 12/14/2016) at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel.
Because the rates are through a contract with Disney's Group Reservations Department we are not permitted to advertise the rate. If you would like to see the pricing you will need to visit this page and go through the steps to see an online, no-obligation quote: http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/reservations/PCC60_Post_Cruise_Start.cfm
All the information on how to book the rooms we have held at these incredible rates will be on the form.
Update 10/19/2016
This has been sent to all cruisers via email as well.
We will be closing out sign-ups for the DIS/Dreams transfers on 10/31/2016.
If you are interested in using our transfers please sign up as soon as possible. Please don't wait until the last minute and run the risk of missing out on these.
Please go to this page to start the process - https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/pcc60/pcc60_start.cfm - if you’ve forgotten your reservation ID and/or password there is a place on that form to be sent a reminder email with that info.
For those that have already purchased the DIS/Dreams transfers you can see those on that page as well.
Update 10/20/2016
Sent to all cruisers via email as well.
Hello Cruisers!!!
I am very happy to share with you our schedule of events so far for Podcast Cruise 6.0!!
There may be more events added and some slight changes to the schedule but below is what we have as of right now.
If you look at Day 5 (Thursday 12/8) you will see an event listed a ‘TBA”. We have not worked out all of the details of this event just yet. We still have some details to iron out with RCCL and we don’t want to mention it in case we can’t make it work. We will release details of this event as we get them worked out but I do want you to know that it would be a free event and everyone who wants to attend would be welcome to do so.
For those who have not sailed RCCL before you will receive a Cruise Compass each day with a list of activities available on the cruise. Since we don’t know what those activities will be I’m sure some of our events will overlap with their events. Other than the shore excursion with Craig and Teresa none of our other events listed require you to sign-up in advance. You are welcome to come to/participate in as many events as you like. This is your cruise and we want you to enjoy it as you see fit.
With the exception of the shore excursion with Craig and Teresa and the Casino events all our events are free to attend. If you choose to participate in the clubs and nightlife event(s) with Corey you will be responsible for any drinks you purchase for yourself/your party.
Thanks
John
Tentative Schedule of Events
Day #1 Sunday, December 4, 2016 (Port Canaveral)
● 2:00PM - 3:00PM - Meet The Podcasters - Location TBA
● 10:00PM - ???? - Clubs and Nightlife with Corey and others - Meet at Blaze Deck 4
Day #2 Monday, December 5, 2016 (Cruising)
● Noon - 1:00PM - Slot Tournament with Kevin and John - Casino
● 1:00PM – 2:00PM - Blackjack Tournament with Pete and John - Casino
● 5:00 - 6:00PM - Private Cocktail Reception - Solarium Bar Upper Level
Day #3 Tuesday, December 6, 2016 (Labadee, Haiti)
● No scheduled activities for Podcast Cruisers
Day #4 Wednesday, December 7, 2016 (Falmouth, Jamaica)
8:00AM - 10:00AM - Photo Tour of Oasis of the Seas with Kathy Werling - Meet at Starbucks Deck 5
10:00PM - ???? - Clubs and Nightlife with Corey and others - Meet at Boleros Deck 5
Day #5 Thursday, December 8, 2016 (Cruising)
8:00AM - 10:00AM - Zip lining with Oliver and others - Deck 16 Aft
1:00PM - 2:00PM - Event TBA - Location TBA
3:00PM - 5:00PM - Vlogging with Ryno and Pete- Meet at Carousel on Boardwalk
Day #6 Friday, December 9, 2016 (Cozumel, Mexico)
8:00AM - 10:15AM - Shore Excursion: Island Roots and Chocolate Traditions with Teresa and Craig – Meeting Location TBA
Day #7 - Saturday, December 10, 2016 (Cruising)
12:00 - 1:00PM - Slot Tournament with Tracey – Casino
3:00PM - 4:00PM - Live Podcast - Agua Theater
4:30PM - 5:30PM - Cocktail Reception -
Day #8 Sunday, December 11, 2016 (Port Canaveral)
DIS/Dreams Transfers for those who booked – Time and Location TBA
Some additional info on specific events:
Meet The Podcasters: Come by and say hello; meet the team as well as your fellow cruisers in a casual setting before our cruise begins.Clubs and Nightlife with Corey and others: No sign-up necessary for this event, just show up and watch Corey drink. Each participant will be responsible for paying for his/her own drinks.
Slot Tournament with Kevin and John: There will be a price to participate ($20/person) and the Casino will be running this event. Space will be very limited. You can register, pay and secure your spot for the tournament anytime during the cruise prior to this event at the casino cage when it is open. Simply have them note that you are signing up for the “Dreams Unlimited Private Tournament”.
Blackjack Tournament with Pete and John: There will be a price to participate ($20/person) and the Casino will be running this event. Space will be very limited. You can register, pay and secure your spot for the tournament anytime during the cruise prior to this event at the casino cage when it is open. Simply have them note that you are signing up for the “Dreams Unlimited Private Tournament”.
Private Cocktail Reception: A chance to socialize with your fellow cruisers in a casual setting and have a drink or two on us!!
Photo Tour of Oasis of the Seas with Kathy Werling: No sign-up necessary for this event, just show up and enjoy!!
Ziplining with Oliver and others: We have rented out the zip line for a private event. Space will be very limited so if you want to zip line you will need to arrive early to register. There is no cost if you want to attend this event or zip line but we will be taking donations for GKTW to make Ryno do it as well. Even if you don’t want to zip line this is a chance to see Oliver trussed up like a Thanksgiving Turkey and hurled across the back of the ship. Screaming guaranteed!!!
Vlogging with Ryno and Pete: No sign-up necessary for this event, just show up and enjoy!!
Shore Excursion: Island Roots and Chocolate Traditions with Teresa and Craig: We have been able to add some more space to this excursion. If you're interested you can sign-up by going through this page https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/pcc60/pcc60_start.cfm
Slot Tournament with Tracey: There will be a price to participate ($20/person) and the Casino will be running this event. Space will be very limited. You can register, pay and secure your spot for the tournament anytime during the cruise prior to this event at the casino cage when it is open. Simply have them note that you are signing up for the “Dreams Unlimited Private Tournament”.
Live Podcast: A Podcast Cruise tradition with a “twist”. For the first ever the show will be from the Aqua Theater on the Oasis of the Seas!!
Update 11/03/2016
This has also been sent to all cruisers via email.
We will be closing sign-ups for the shore excursion with Teresa and Craig on Friday 11/04/2016 at midnight eastern time.
Previously this excursion had sold-out but we had enough people on our waitlist to contract for a second bus. At this time RCCL is asking us to provide them to a final count and list of all participants so we have to close out the sign ups.
If you're still interested in joining this excursion please sign up before Friday 11/04/2016 at midnight eastern time as that is when we will turn off those forms.
Island Roots and Chocolate Traditions with Teresa and Craig
NOTE: This excursion is limited. Dreams Unlimited Travel clients will be in our own, separate bus.
Duration: 2 hrs 15 mins.
Day: 6 / Cozumel, Mexico / December 09, 2016
Departure Time: 8:00 AM (subject to change)
Price: : $65.00* per Adult / $50.00* per child (ages 2 - 12)
*This excursion is more expensive if you book the DIS/Dreams Exclusive than if you were to book it on your own. RCCL is charging us more because we are a special group with a private bus. If you do not want to pay the increased price you can book this on your own through RCCL but you won't be on the same tour as members of the DISUnplugged Podcast.
For more details on this excursion take a look at this page of our site https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/pcc60/PCC60_Excusion_Details.cfm
To book go to this page of our site https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/pcc60/pcc60_start.cfm and log in.
Update 11/28/2016
Sent to all cruisers via email as well.
Schedule Update
IMPORTANT: A copy of our schedule will be waiting for you in your stateroom when you board the ship. Please note that we had to send this to RCCL in advance of the cruise and some items may be slightly different than what is listed on that schedule. Please go by this schedule and not the one in your stateroom.
Day #1 Sunday, December 4, 2016 (Port Canaveral)
● 2:00PM - 3:00PM - Meet The Podcasters - Location = Dazzles Lounge (note: schedule in room will list wrong location - we will be in Dazzles)
● 10:00PM - ???? - Clubs and Nightlife with Corey and others - Meet at Blaze Deck 4
Day #2 Monday, December 5, 2016 (Cruising)
● Noon - 1:00PM - Slot Tournament with Kevin and John - Casino
● 1:00PM – 2:00PM - Blackjack Tournament with Pete and John - Casino
● 5:00 - 6:00PM - Private Cocktail Reception - Solarium Bar Upper Level - we will also be celebrating Pete and his Mom's Birthday so please join us for some cake and to wish them a Happy Birthday!!!
Day #3 Tuesday, December 6, 2016 (Labadee, Haiti)
● No scheduled activities for Podcast Cruisers
Day #4 Wednesday, December 7, 2016 (Falmouth, Jamaica)
8:00AM - 10:00AM - Photo Tour of Oasis of the Seas with Kathy Werling - Meet at Starbucks Deck 5
10:00PM - ???? - Clubs and Nightlife with Corey and others - Meet at Boleros Deck 5
Day #5 Thursday, December 8, 2016 (Cruising)
8:00AM - 10:00AM - Zip lining with Oliver and others - Deck 16 Aft
11:00AM - Noon - Rebooking Talk with Tracey and RCCL Onboard Sales Team - Blaze Nightclub Deck 4
1:00PM - 2:00PM - Event TBA - Location TBA
3:00PM - 5:00PM - Vlogging with Ryno and Pete- Meet at Carousel on Boardwalk
Day #6 Friday, December 9, 2016 (Cozumel, Mexico)
8:00AM - 10:15AM - Shore Excursion: Island Roots and Chocolate Traditions with Teresa and Craig – Meeting Location TBA
Day #7 - Saturday, December 10, 2016 (Cruising)
12:00 - 1:00PM - Slot Tournament with Tracey – Casino
3:00PM - 4:00PM - Live Podcast - Agua Theater
4:30PM - 5:30PM - Private Cocktail Reception - Solarium Bar Upper Level
Day #8 Sunday, December 11, 2016 (Port Canaveral)
DIS/Dreams Transfers for those who booked – Time and Location TBA
Some additional info on specific events:
Meet The Podcasters: Come by and say hello; meet the team as well as your fellow cruisers in a casual setting before our cruise begins.Clubs and Nightlife with Corey and others: No sign-up necessary for this event, just show up and watch Corey drink. Each participant will be responsible for paying for his/her own drinks.
Slot Tournament with Kevin and John: There will be a price to participate ($20/person) and the Casino will be running this event. Space will be very limited. You can register, pay and secure your spot for the tournament anytime during the cruise prior to this event at the casino cage when it is open. Simply have them note that you are signing up for the “Dreams Unlimited Private Tournament”.
Blackjack Tournament with Pete and John: There will be a price to participate ($20/person) and the Casino will be running this event. Space will be very limited. You can register, pay and secure your spot for the tournament anytime during the cruise prior to this event at the casino cage when it is open. Simply have them note that you are signing up for the “Dreams Unlimited Private Tournament”.
Private Cocktail Reception: A chance to socialize with your fellow cruisers in a casual setting and have a drink or two on us!! We have added a second one of these to the last night of the cruise so we can get together, share a drink and say 'Till We Cruise Again' to all our friends.
Photo Tour of Oasis of the Seas with Kathy Werling: No sign-up necessary for this event, just show up and enjoy!!
Ziplining with Oliver and others: We have rented out the zip line for a private event. Space will be very limited so if you want to zip line you will need to arrive early to register. There is no cost if you want to attend this event or zip line but we will be taking donations for GKTW to make Ryno do it as well. Even if you don’t want to zip line this is a chance to see Oliver trussed up like a Thanksgiving Turkey and hurled across the back of the ship. Screaming guaranteed!!!
Rebooking Talk with Tracey and RCCL Onboard Booking Team: Join Tracey and others for an informal talk about how and why to rebook your next cruise onboard this cruise. We are working with RCCL to provide a special offer to those that attend this seminar and rebook while on PCC 6.0 for a future cruise. Members of the RCCL onboard booking team will also be there to help you rebook and pick your next cruise.
Vlogging with Ryno and Pete: No sign-up necessary for this event, just show up and enjoy!!
Shore Excursion: Island Roots and Chocolate Traditions with Teresa and Craig: This excursion is sold-out/closed. Details on where/when to meet as well as how to get your excursion tickets will be available once we get onboard and get that info ourselves
Slot Tournament with Tracey: There will be a price to participate ($20/person) and the Casino will be running this event. Space will be very limited. You can register, pay and secure your spot for the tournament anytime during the cruise prior to this event at the casino cage when it is open. Simply have them note that you are signing up for the “Dreams Unlimited Private Tournament”.
Live Podcast: A Podcast Cruise tradition with a “twist”. For the first ever the show will be from the Aqua Theater on the Oasis of the Seas!!
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