1/19/18 -- Disney Dream Mouseketeers!

[hookedoncrafts]

Hi there! My college roomie and I will be on this cruise too. Would love to join the FE if there is room? This will be our 6th Disney cruise and we're excited to be GOLD Castaway Club status.
Are you doing a mixology class too? If so, we'd love to participate. We did one on our last cruise and enjoyed it, and the drinks, very much!!
-Amy

 

[pixiehallow]

Hi there! My college roomie and I will be on this cruise too. Would love to join the FE if there is room? This will be our 6th Disney cruise and we're excited to be GOLD Castaway Club status.
Are you doing a mixology class too? If so, we'd love to participate. We did one on our last cruise and enjoyed it, and the drinks, very much!!
-Amy

Welcome to the group Amy!

The main FE is full, but I do know of a pixie dust list. There also was a Mixology on another group we can't talk about here. I'm not sure about availability though. When I get back to my computer tomorrow I will look for you.
~Tink~

 

[hookedoncrafts]

Welcome to the group Amy!

The main FE is full, but I do know of a pixie dust list. There also was a Mixology on another group we can't talk about here. I'm not sure about availability though. When I get back to my computer tomorrow I will look for you.
~Tink~

Thanks, Tink!!!

 

[pixiehallow]

Happy Monday and Happy New Year everyone!
We have 3 more Mondays!!!!

For this weeks Forget Me Not, I want to remind everyone to download the Navigator app onto your devices.
Here is a clip from Disney's FAQ's:

Q.
How can I add the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app to my mobile device?

A.
You can download the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app to your smartphone or tablet from the Apple iTunes App Store℠ for iOS devices or Google Play™ for Android devices store at home or before boarding the ship.

The app will be operational once you connect to your ship's onboard Wi‑Fi (which is complimentary when used for this app only).
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The app is very helpful for finding your way around the boat, finding out what is going on at any given time, knowing what is on the menu for that nights dinner, seeing when we will be in port, and checking out that nights main show. It has the same information you will find on the paper version of the daily Navigator, all accessible on your device.

Here is an example of the paper version:
http://disneycruiselineblog.com/wp-...4N-Bahamian-Day-1-Port-Canaveral-20170123.pdf
http://disneycruiselineblog.com/wp-...4N-Bahamian-Day-1-Port-Canaveral-20170123.pdf
There is no charge to download the app, and you are able to use it on board through the boats intranet (not internet). As long as your phone / device is in airplane mode, you will not use any of your data, and will not have to worry about charges from your cell provider. So, very important TURN AIRPLANE MODE ON BEFORE SAIL AWAY.

I am letting you know now, because I highly recommend downloading before you leave home. If you wait until you arrive at port, you will be fighting for available signal and wifi availability with at least 1000 other people. Our son did not listen to our warning last time, and it took him close to 2 hours to complete the download.

If you are traveling with other family members (especially children that are allowed to carry a smart device with them), make sure each of the devices being brought has the app. I am suggesting this because the app has a feature that you can use once on board to message with others on the boat that have the app on their device. This is a much better substitution for the wave phone (2 of which are provided per cabin to use for free while on board or Castaway), as you will not risk the $200 fee for a damaged or lost wave phones. When you log into the app, once on board, you will be given a personal ID number for your device, and anyone with your ID number can message you. If there are others on the cruise, outside of your traveling party, that you want to be able to message, you will need to exchange ID numbers before you can start messaging.

One added bonus to the app is the count down clock that starts counting down to your sail date after download and setting your sail date.

Enjoy your new year (safely) and happy packing,

~Tink~

 

[hookedoncrafts]

Welcome to the group Amy!

The main FE is full, but I do know of a pixie dust list. There also was a Mixology on another group we can't talk about here. I'm not sure about availability though. When I get back to my computer tomorrow I will look for you.
~Tink~

Hi Tink - did you find the Pixie Dust list?
-Amy

 

[pixiehallow]

Hi Tink - did you find the Pixie Dust list?
-Amy

Oh my goodness, Yes! Thanks for reminding me. I got me wheels spinning in another direction trying to finish getting everything ready for the cruise, and I totally forgot. Here is the link. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_nVsr3bu54cMCZw1lAHWNALbTBg8SGOprtVKEYBXkwA/edit?usp=sharing

It is a google doc, and is editable. Which means that not only can you change it, so can other participants. Make sure to check it again in about a week. That is when I will be closing it.

~Tink~

 

[hookedoncrafts]

Oh my goodness, Yes! Thanks for reminding me. I got me wheels spinning in another direction trying to finish getting everything ready for the cruise, and I totally forgot. Here is the link. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_nVsr3bu54cMCZw1lAHWNALbTBg8SGOprtVKEYBXkwA/edit?usp=sharing

It is a google doc, and is editable. Which means that not only can you change it, so can other participants. Make sure to check it again in about a week. That is when I will be closing it.

~Tink~

Thanks, Tink!
I’ll fill this in and check it agin next week.
And was there a mixology Group too?

 

[pixiehallow]

Thanks, Tink!
I’ll fill this in and check it agin next week.
And was there a mixology Group too?

The mixology class was all filled up. If you want to take one, head over to guest services when you get on board, and ask what they have available. They typically will have a few classes that they hold back for people who were not able to get signed up ahead of time.

~Tink~

 

[hookedoncrafts]

The mixology class was all filled up. If you want to take one, head over to guest services when you get on board, and ask what they have available. They typically will have a few classes that they hold back for people who were not able to get signed up ahead of time.

~Tink~

Thanks for the info, Tink! I can’t beleive it’s next week!!

I better start packing.

 

[pixiehallow]

Thanks for the info, Tink! I can’t beleive it’s next week!!

I better start packing.

I know. One of the videos I have made in the last year was ideas for vacation count downs. Out of the 7 ideas, I still have 4 out. So, no matter where I am in the house, I have a reminder of how little time is left!

~Tink~

 

[pixiehallow]

Happy Monday everyone!!!!! After today, there will only be 1 more Forget me Nots . This week I just want to do a fun reminder, and the last Monday before we leave, I will give a check list of what you absolutely need to have out and ready at the port, and a generic packing list for you to do a quick check with.

Today's Forget Me Nots is your Disney Side.

For many, a cruise vacation gives the image of an older, more serious type of crowd (that is unless you are sailing on one of the competitors "party" ships, and that is not really a kid friendly environment). You may envision dinners with everyone all dressed up, or on board activities that do not require to much involvement such as auctions or reading rooms (possibly a room dedicated to board games). Well, that is not what you will find on Disney.
From the moment you board, you will find fun activities for kids of all ages. At the sail away party, you will be encouraged to dance with the characters . Through out the cruise, you will have opportunities to meet and celebrate with the characters . There will be a night that we will be taken over by pirates , and you are encouraged to dress in your full pirate garb, and join in. You will even get to see Beauty and the Beast come to life before your very eyes, not to mention some enchanted plates or tea pots!
Nightly activities encourage the kid in all of us to take part in game shows, and dancing. Which reminds me, there are a few dance parties for you to take part in as well. For those pin traders out there, the officers will invite you to take part in a pin trading event, along with the pin trading that you can do in all of the shops.
If you are not already planning to, and you enjoy dressing up, I encourage you to dress like your favorite character in formal. We may not have any formal nights, but you are welcome to dress up as much as you would like. As many of you may know, this is the first leg of a back to back for our family, and we will be saving our formal characters for the semi-formal night on the 4 day. Another opportunity to dress up for, is pictures with the characters. If you have a favorite character, watch the Navigator for their appearance so that you can make sure to capture that photo opportunity.
Who out there is a princess lover . You don't have to be a kid to love the princess. And when you are cruising with Disney, no one will judge you (the big kids at heart) for wanting to meet, hug, and get the autograph of your favorite.
Basically (as you may hear Peter Pan say), from the minute you leave dry land until you return back to reality, commit to leaving all adult things behind, and to seeing this adventure through the eyes of the kid inside. There is fun and adventure around every turn when you sail with Disney , all you have to do is be open to the fun.
So, while you are packing, save room for your Disney Side.

Have a great week.

~Tink~

 

[Smilemimisiku]

Hello All! Me and my family are going to be on this cruise too Came to know about this forum through my friend Dory85 who is already a member. Would love to join FE if its not full. Please let us know.

Thanks!
Priya

 

[pixiehallow]

Hello All! Me and my family are going to be on this cruise too Came to know about this forum through my friend Dory85 who is already a member. Would love to join FE if its not full. Please let us know.

Thanks!
Priya

Welcome to the group Priya!

The FE is closed, but there is a pixie dust list (very similar to FE- more secret Santa-ish) that will be closing after today. I will need a bit of information to get you added to the list. For privacy, I typically prefer to only share personal information via private messaging. The DIS board requires you to make 10 posts before that function is open. You only have 9 to go. Nothing fancy or lengthy, you can say hi, count to 10, what ever you like. I will keep an eye on the thread so that I can message you as soon as you are there.

~Tink~

 

[Smilemimisiku]

Thanks for the prompt response!
I will start posting now

 

[Smilemimisiku]

This is going to be my first cruise.....so excited!!!

 

[Smilemimisiku]

Before the cruise we have about 5 days in Orlando....looking forward to that as well

 

[Smilemimisiku]

Welcome to the group Priya!

The FE is closed, but there is a pixie dust list (very similar to FE- more secret Santa-ish) that will be closing after today. I will need a bit of information to get you added to the list. For privacy, I typically prefer to only share personal information via private messaging. The DIS board requires you to make 10 posts before that function is open. You only have 9 to go. Nothing fancy or lengthy, you can say hi, count to 10, what ever you like. I will keep an eye on the thread so that I can message you as soon as you are there.

~Tink~

Sorry I posted separately! Thanks for the response and letting me know about the Pixie Dust group. Hope I get a spot before it closes

 

[Smilemimisiku]

Sorry I posted separately! Thanks for the response and letting me know about the Pixie Dust group. Hope I get a spot before it closes

So how many members are there on the Pixie Dust list?

 

[pixiehallow]

So how many members are there on the Pixie Dust list?

You'll be number 18. Four more posts!

 

[Smilemimisiku]

Yay!!!! Four more to go

You'll be number 18. Four more posts!

Yaay! Four more to go!!!