Dream November 11, 2016 Cruise

[kew423]

Can't wait for this cruise!
My DH, Robert and I will be doing a back to back.

 

[lspst8]

I just booked this cruise today! It's going to be my first kid-free cruise. Just my husband and I, so we can't wait to enjoy more of the adult activities on board.

 

[IrishCowboy]

I have added your thread to the cruise meet list
Have a great cruise
Also, please keep in mind the new DIS policy regarding links/directions to external sites
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=52659395

 

[kew423]

I just booked this cruise today! It's going to be my first kid-free cruise. Just my husband and I, so we can't wait to enjoy more of the adult activities on board.

It's going to be so much fun!
What are your names?

 

[acndis]

We just booked this on impulse! We haven't been on the Dream in a while and thought it would be a great long weekend. It's me, my DH, and DS, who will be 8 on this cruise.

 

[kew423]

We just booked this on impulse! We haven't been on the Dream in a while and thought it would be a great long weekend. It's me, my DH, and DS, who will be 8 on this cruise.

Welcome!

 

[Ringsgal]

Just booked for DH and I! Our first cruise, ever. So excited and November cannot get here fast enough!!

 

[JessseJ]

We just booked this cruise! My husband is finally willing to try a cruise, but only if it is Disney so I jumped on it. It will be us with our daughter who will be 12 as well as my brother-in-law and his wife. We will be at Disney the week leading up to the cruise...so excited!!

 

["Oblow-gations"]

Just booked...1st time cruisers...Family of 5..How do you find the FE List?

 

[lfishe3]

DH & I just got off the Wonder and we booked this cruise as a getaway. Super excited. We haven't sailed the Dream before.

 

[AquaDame]

Just booked...1st time cruisers...Family of 5..How do you find the FE List?

It doesn't seem like anyone has started gathering the names yet, perhaps you would like to? Being in charge of the FE is easy (if a trial of patience as people do go MIA sometimes after saying they want to join).

Your group can decide on what information is necessary. A basic list may only have DISname/room number/number of people in the room. A more involved list could be first & last names/ages/room number/favorite character/favorite color/allergies/whatever is deemed necessary to know. Also a decision can be made as to size of FE. Some groups break out the list(s) at 10-15 rooms max, so that there are multiple lists (and some people will participate in more than one list). Other groups just make one big list (upwards of 20-30 rooms).

At some point the list will "close". Typically this happens 30-45 days out from the cruise, so that everyone participating has time to organize/prepare their gifts. Shortly before this time (about 2-3 weeks prior) the organizer will either post the list (usually via a conversation is best, as that's more private) to confirm everyone on it is still participating. And making a statement about "anyone not confirming by XX date will be dropped".

Once the list closes, the organizer will post the final list. Also, a decision must be made as to whether to allow late additions. Sometimes there is a "pixie dust" list. That is, basically, a latecomers list that gets posted about a week out from the cruise that others may or may not add to their "final" list. Be sure the "pixie dust" list participants realize they may or may not get gifts from others.
let me know if there is anything else I can help with!

 

[MVC1225]

We are going on this cruise as well. It will be me, my girlfriend and her two nieces (5 and almost 8). We have all cruised before. My GF and I have cruised DCL once before but this will be girls' first Disney cruise.

 

[DisNerdCDM]

Just booked...1st time cruisers...Family of 5..How do you find the FE List?

I also want to join a fish extender group for this cruise

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I also want to join a fish extender group for this cruise

See post #11 here.

 

[DisNerdCDM]

See post #11 here.

I don't want to be in charge of the list though. Please let me know when someone is gathering info. Family of 3, daughter will be 7

 

[valskate86]

I just booked with a group of girl friends for a birthday trip. There will be 5 of us. Some of us on their first cruise ever and some of us on our first Disney cruise.

 

[DisNerdCDM]

I just booked with a group of girl friends for a birthday trip. There will be 5 of us. Some of us on their first cruise ever and some of us on our first Disney cruise.

You will have a BLAST!! Welcome

 

[DisNerdCDM]

I don't want to be in charge of the list though. Please let me know when someone is gathering info. Family of 3, daughter will be 7

Actually we will have a party of 6 in two staterooms, one stateroom will be My Husband, My daughter (7), and Me and the other stateroom will be a Couple and their daughter (3, turning 4 during cruise)

 

[DisNerdCDM]

See post #11 here.

I don't know how to run a FE list

 

[DisNerdCDM]

I will be in charge of the FE list --> See Post 22 to sign up