First Ever DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise, 11th and Final Thread

[winotracy]

Welcome to the DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise!!
Eleven and Final Thread for the First Cruise

So you are wondering what this is all about?

See previous thread(s):

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1683088 Part One
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1998127 Part Two
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2023838 Part Three
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2070326 Part Four
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2078407 Part Five
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2094379 Part Six
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2106134 Part Seven
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2115105 Part Eight
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2125505 Part Nine
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2142221 Part Ten

If you have questions about the cruise, please email me at Tracy@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com rather than PM. Thanks!

Need a place to stay before or after the cruise?

$99 per night at the Walt Disney World Dolphin
for DISUnplugged Podcast cruisers only (you must be booked through Dreams Unlimited Travel for the cruise)
Available only until May 3, 2009

Available dates May 4-9 and May 14-17

Rate is for up to two adults per room. Additional adults pay $25 per night. You will be required to put down one night's deposit per stay (so if you are staying before and after the cruise you need to make two deposits). The price is $99 plus tax for a total of $111.38 per night. This deposit is fully refundable up until 7 days prior.

To reserve your pre or post cruise stay, email Tracy@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com with the nights you are interested in staying. We will set up your reservation for you and request payment of the deposit at the appropriate time.

NOTE: This rate is only available if you are on the DISUnplugged Podcast cruise. If you cancel your cruise reservation later, your rate will convert to the regular pricing.

Transfers

Dreams Unlimited Travel will be sponsoring transfers between the Walt Disney World Dolphin and Port Canaveral on May 10 and May 14 for DISUnplugged Podcast cruisers booked through Dreams Unlimited Travel. You must preregister for this service by contacting Tracy@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com

The transfers will leave on May 10 from the Dolphin and go to the Port. We have three buses coming. Here are the details:

I will be arriving between 9:00 and 9:15. Once I arrive I will begin checking people in for the buses. We need everyone to arrive prior to 9:45 am for departure by 10:00 am. The buses are clearly marked DISUNPLUGGED PODCAST CRUISE. The first bus will leave when it has at least 45 passengers onboard (including me). If you are not there by the time everyone who arrived by 9:45 am has checked in, we will call you once to find out where you are. If you are en route and very close, we will wait, but if not, you will be responsible to find another way to the port. The Disney Cruise Line transfers will be loading around 11:00 or 11:30 so you can check with them when you do arrive at the Dolphin. The cost for alternative transfers is your responsibility.

For liability reasons, there will be no consumption of alcohol on the buses.

After the cruise, we will meet outside the terminal for the bus transfers back to the Dolphin. Again, we will have three buses. The buses will go directly to the Walt Disney World Dolphin with no additional stops.

Document Information and Luggage Tags

Your documents that you receive may be a bit of a let down after all the build up for this cruise. They will look like a coupon book from a mortgage or loan. If you filled out all of your documents online before the booklets were printed, your documents will be more of an informational receipt. If you filled out your documents online but didn't complete them prior to the printing of the booklets, you will receive all the forms that are required. You can complete your documents online until approximately 5 days prior. Once completed, the cruise contract will become available and you will need to print that and sign the contract and payment authorization page. If you do not bring this, you will have to fill out new documentation at the port.

If you have DCL transfers after the cruise, you will have a page in your documents that must be given to the agent checking you in. This has your flight information. If you don't give this to them, you will need to go to Guest Services by a certain time (they will give you a reminder onboard) or you will not get to do onboard check in for the airlines.

What about Luggage Tags?

If you have Disney Cruise Line transfers from the airport to the port and are arriving on May 10: put your luggage tags on before you leave home.

If you have Disney Cruise Line transfers from a resort to the port: Do not put the luggage tags on your bags before you leave home. Put them on your luggage on May 10 before your luggage is picked up to be transported to the port.

If you do not have Disney Cruise Line transfers: Do not put the luggage tags on at home. Put them on your bags before you go to the port on May 10, regardless of how you get there.

If you do not have enough luggage tags, you can get more at the port but everything given to the porters at the port must have luggage tags. Otherwise, DCL won't know what room to take your bags to.

Every single person who goes on this cruise must have identification. In general, this is what is permitted:

US Adults: Passport OR certified birth certificate and photo ID. There are some other documents that would be ok (including military documents) and if you question what your documents are, please email me and I will check to see if they are acceptable. Basically, you need to have proof that you are a US citizen. A photo ID shows where you live now, but doesn't prove that you are US citizen.

US Children: Passport OR certified birth certificate. They do not need to have a photo ID.

non-US citizens: Passport and possibly a Visa, depending on the country of citizenship. If you have questions on this, contact me.

Do you want to dine with your fellow cruisers?
If you want to be linked to the other DISUnplugged Podcast Cruisers, please contact Tracy@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com.

So who's all going on the first ever DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise?

Here is a list of who is going. If you are going and want your information here, post on the thread, email or PM me!

108 Rooms So Far...
DIS Name - Names - Dining - (Kids Ages) - Celebrations

3DisneyKids - Erika & Jeff - Early - (6, 7 & 9) - celebrating two birthdays on 5/11 and 5/17
3guysandagal and Katscradle - John, Katherine, Kenny, Johnny - second - (6, 11) - First cruise!!
aaronmckie & A.Mickey - Jason & Shanan - Second - Jason's Bday & 5th Anniversary
Addicted to Dopey - Wallis, Sue, Fred, Valerie, Mark & Doug - Second - Sue's Bday & Mother's Day
ADP - Aaron, Kim & Anna - Second - (7) - 15th Anniversary
aGoofyMom - Donna, Carl & Siri - Early - (7) - 10 th Anniversary 5/1, Donna's Bday 5/13
ALWAYSDISNEYDREAMING - Dorothy & Jenny - First - first cruise!
aspen37 - Anna - Second
Becx N Gav - Becky & Gavin - Early - first cruise!
BillM99999 - Bill & Joanne - Second - First Disney cruise
billwald - Bill & Patricia - Second
btrim - Dana & Binnie - Second
btrim's DS & DBIL - Robin & Mike - Second
calypso*a*go-go - Lisa, Mark, Hayley & Mitch -Second - 14,16
Camcolt - Katie & Peter - Second
CarolynNC - Carolyn - Second - First cruise
Caropooh & alanapapa - Carolyn & Andrew - Second - 25th Anniversary
cdnmickeylover & usetheforceluke- Fiona & Jim - First
chickie - Jackie, Jeff & Millie - First - (9)
chirurgeon - Kim & Judy - Second
ClaraBug - Amanda & Scott - Second - First Cruise!
cocowum & Launchpad - Alicia, Paul & Jennifer - Second - 15th Anniversary
Commando2319 - Ben, Bailey & Sydney - First - (8,7) - first cruise!
concept5123 - Chris & Erica - First Cruise
Crazydisneyman - Chris, Kim & Ginny - Second - (20mo) - First Disney cruise
Cruz Family - Melissa & Tony - Second - 15th Anniversary
CV Workout - Colleen & Eddie - Second
datadoc5 - Bill, Alice & Carol - Second
dbond - Dorothy & Chris - Second
DebbieT11 - Phil & Debbie - Second - Birthdays 5/6 & 5/27
Dian-er - Diana & Brian - Second
dis2cruise - Cheryl & Jim - Second
Disneybridein2k3 - Stacy, Ken, Julianne & Morgan - Second - (3,15)
Disneyfan19712006 - Melissa & Thomas - Second
DisneyKevin - Kevin & John - Second
Disney/Universal Fan - Howard & Ashley - Second
DLBDS - Dara, Tim & Robbin - Second
Dodie - Dodie & Phillip - Second
dpuck1998 - Don, Tamra, Brenda, Trace, Brady & Lily - Second - (10,9,4)
DSWalczak - Sarah & Dave - Second - Dave's B-day 5/7, Sarah's B-day 4/25
DVC Bunny - Deborah, John, Jack - Early - (5) - First DCL Cruise
DVCsince02 - Jennifer & Christopher - Second
experiment 627 - Candy & Stephan - Second
exwdwcm - Michelle & Nancy, Jim & Jeanie - Early - Jeanie's B-day 5/11
fakereadhed -
FireDancer - Frank, Laura & Mike - Early
firsttimemom - Liz, Brian, Lindsay & Patrick - Second - (11 & 9 )- Brian's bday 5/4
froggy5657 - Gibson & Mary Jo - Second - (14)
Georgemoe & Anitawood - George & Debbie - Second - First Cruise
guynwdm - Rob - Second
halliesmommy01 - Dave, Becky, Hallie & Tyson - Second
Hedy - Heather - Early
Hpyhiker - Darrel & Jo - Second
jacstangler - John & Christy - Early
jeanigor & columnwest - Todd & Chris - Second - 1st cruise
Kab407 - Kathy & Ann - Second
kimisabella - Andrea & Vinny - Early - 10th Anniversary
KimStaR - Kim & Brian
klam_chowder - Karen & Robert - Second
Kurby - Karen, Patrick, Cassandra - Second - (3.5)
kymickeyfan717 - Kathy - Second
LMO429 - Lauren & Rob
loricz - Lori, Logan & Jacob
LovesThumper - Skip & Marilyn - Early
lttlmc3 - Michelle & Ben
Madi100 - James, Nicole, Madison & Emilie - Second - (11, 8)
maiziezoe - Ann, Thomas, McKenzie, Logan & Piper - Second - (12, 4,2) - Ann's Birthday
Mary Jo & Marla Helwig - Mary Jo & Marla - Second - Mothers Day
MenashaCorp & MerriePoppins - Jason & Susan - Second - 1st cruise
Merry Mousketeer & Disney Enabler - Michael & Carol - First
MinnieGardener & k5jmh - Christy & Mike - First - First Disney Cruise!
Mousekawhat - John, Gretchen, Barrett & Bryce - First - (5, 4) - Barrett's B-day & Mother's Day
MrandMissVacation - Michelle, Steve, Sarah & Trevor - (5,9)
nbg - Nicole, George, Austin & Lukas - Second - (12, 9) - Austin's Birthday
okaybye - Heather
OKW Lover - Jeff & Val - Second
parrotheadlois & DUHGreg - Lois & Greg - Second
pershing - Sue, Colt, Dale & Mitch -
relspeak - Anne & Alan
robind - Robin - Second
safetymom - Kathy & Katie - Second
Sandyh67 & ragtopday - Sandy & Kristen - Second
scarlett873 - Brandie & Matthew - Second
Scoobypop - Chris & Rob - Second
SFBayDon - Don - Second
Sharon Seattle - Sharon & Craig Smith - Second
shellyminnie & tiggerbell - Shelly & Jaime - Second
SnackyStacky - Dan, Lisa & Ava - First - (2)
Spaddy - Anne, Frank & Michael - Second
Squidrific - Caroline, Cat & Katie - (13)
stenogoddess - Lauren & DH - First
super genius - Winston, Jennifer & Jadyn - Second - (9)
TheBeadPirate - Loir & Rick - First Cruise!
tickledtink33 - Kim - Second
tlterrynva - Tammy & Mark - Second
TMLI & Slapwhitey - Tracey, Chris & Benjamin - Second
Tonya2426 - Tonya, Joe, Carol & Joyce - Second
Ursula'sShadow - Mike & Mindy - Second
WebmasterCorey & AuroraJae - Julie, Corey & Ferris - Second - (5 mo.)
Weaura - Brian & Linda - Second - First Cruise/25 years of marriage
Wendysboyfriend - Vincent & Wendy - Second
wildeoscar - Rex
winotracy - Tracy & Bill - Second - Bill's B-day April 26
wmartin567 - Windle & Sherry - Second
YodaMouse - MaryAnn & Tony - First
Yvet - Yvette & Emiel - Second
Zulemara -

What's Going On

A list of events that are being planned by your fellow cruisers:

Originally Posted by jeanigor

In case you are trying to keep up and don't want to read through ~20,000 posts of mostly fluff, I have complied a list of some pertinent information and related threads regarding the Podcast Cruise and the surrounding days at WDW.

Podcast Cruise Fish Extender Thread. Click here.
Fish extenders are like a secret Santa gift exchange of sorts. Swing by and check it out.

Tracy's guide/question thread about booking your Disney Cruise Line activities (Palo, excursions, etc.). Click here.
Online bookings open for first time cruisers at 12:01 am EST on Tuesday February 24th.

Orlando Muddy Buddy:
When: May 9th 2009 6:45am til ????
Where: Disney's Wide World of Sports
What: Race/Obstacle course ending in a giant mud pit!
Who: Launchpad11B; Mouse Skywalker; ADP; dpuck1998; crazydisneyman; jeanigor
Why: To raise money for GKTW while having fun!

Kitchen Sink Get Together 5/9/09 at Beaches and Cream.
Share a sweet treat around 3pm on the Saturday before we sail.

Unofficial Pre-Cruise Meet at the Poly 5/9/08. Click here.
We're getting together at the Polynesian Beach approximately one hour prior to Wishes to meet some of our fellow DISers. We're planning on having a Dole Whip (or other beverage of your choice) and watching Wishes and the Electric Water Pageant. The 'party' will continue at Jellyrolls at the Boardwalk afterward

Pre-Podcast Cruise Breakfast at Cape May Café 5/10/09. Click here.
Getting together to share a buffet style breakfast before loading up and joining the convoy of cruisers to the port.

FYI: A bunch of DISers are planning on wearing their GKTW T-shirts for embarkation.

Share when you are arriving or departing. Click here.
Here is the official unoffical thread for when everyone is arriving for the cruise and when they are going home. This way we can figure out who we might want to do other things with pre and post cruise.

Podcast Cruise Tasting event sign-up. Click here.
A thread for all those interested in tasting events (wine, martini, etc.) during the Podcast Cruise

DIS Twigirls and Twiguys Coven dazzles on the Wonder Podcast Cruise Meet. Click here.
For all the fans of the Twilight series.

Post Cruise Drink Around the World. Click here.
Pretty self explanatory. End up stumbling your way around World Showcase.

Group Pre/Post Cruise Dining Plans. Click Here.
Want to a join a group to eat before or after the cruise? Or see what some other folks are doing.

Todd also has an excel spread sheet that lists some more things on it. If you would like a copy PM jeanigor and he will be more than happy to send it to you.

[winotracy]

Schedule of Events

May 10, 2009
9:30 – 9:45 am - Check in for transfers to the Port at the Walt Disney World Dolphin (preregistration required)
5:00 – 6:00 pm - Welcome Aboard Reception, Wavebands (deck 3, forward) – come join us for the kickoff to the First DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise. Cash bar will be available.

May 11, 2009 - Arrive at Nassau
8:00 – 9:30 am - Disney Institute Presentation, Buena Vista Theater (deck 5, aft) (preregistration required)
9:45 – 11:15 am - Disney Institute Presentation, Buena Vista Theater (deck 5, aft) (preregistration required)
10:00 am – 12:00 pm - Palo Brunch, Palo (deck 10, aft) (preregistration required) – specific time to be given to you with your confirmation
2:15 – 3:15 pm- Martini Tasting, Diversions (deck 3, forward) (preregistration required, $15 per person)
4:00 – 5:00 pm - Wine Tasting, Diversions (deck 3, forward) (preregistration required, $12 per person)

May 12, 2009 - Arrive at Castaway Cay
10:00 am – 12:00 pm - Palo Brunch, Palo (deck 10, aft) (preregistration required) – specific time to be given to you with your confirmation
2:00 – 3:30 pm - PodCastaway’s Party at Heads Up Bar (Castaway Cay) – Surprise guests will be there along with photo opportunities. This is a party for the entire family!

May 13, 2009 - Day at Sea
9:00 – 11:00 am - DISUnplugged Podcast Live!, Buena Vista Theater (deck 5 – aft)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm - Learn More About the Disney Institute featuring Lee Cockerell, Buena Vista Theater (deck 5 – aft)
9:30 pm - ?? - Farewell Meet, Goofy Pool, (deck 9 – midship)

May 14, 2009 - Port Canaveral
7:30 - ?? am - Buses will be available for return to the Walt Disney World Dolphin (preregistration required)


For the events where preregistration is required, please contact me at Tracy@dreamsunlimitedtravel.com for availability. As of April 30, only the 9:45 am Disney Institute Session and the Tuesday brunch are available. The Wine Tasting is on a waitlist (please see the thread for the tastings to get yourself on the waitlist).

[jeanigor]

First?

[scarlett873]

Dang...my computer is slow today...

[3guysandagal]

I am so excited!

Exactly 8 days and we will be on our final approach to MCO!!

WOOHOO!!

[spaddy]

WooHoo!!!

[ADP]

Page 1! Woohoo!

Congrats Bill on the final post.

[TheBeadPirate]

Well!

I was going to post that I just finished listening to Breaking Dawn-again!- and that Jen should upgrade her Mom's flight for Mother's day and some rude person went and closed the thread before I could get it posted!

Really!

[chirurgeon]

First Page?

Kim

YEAYYYY, first page

[katscradle]

WooHooo!!

Thread Eleven!!

[scarlett873]

Alrighty folks...the war was fun, but i've got stuff to do today...catch y'all later!

[jeanigor]

I notice this thread is titled 11th and Final Thread.....just sayin....(Bill I'm going to steal that smiley)

[dpuck1998]

Hi all

[MenashaCorp]

First Page... dang you people went NUTSO on TEN this morning!!!

[dpuck1998]

Originally Posted by jeanigor

First?

Originally Posted by jeanigor

I notice this thread is titled 11th and Final Thread.....just sayin....(Bill I'm going to steal that smiley)

Is that a challenge? You really think we can make it to 12??