Welcome to the group Beth Davis!This will be our first cruise, let alone a Disney Cruise. It will be myself (29), my husband Jimmy (32), and our two girls, Adrianna (7) and Mackenzie (5). Jimmys birthday is the 23 so it will make for a fun time. We are from Colorado, so hoping for warm weather! My BIL and his two kids will also be cruising with us, who lives in Washington. We are so excited and can’t wait to experience the magic everyone raves about.
Welcome to the group Beth Davis!
First Disney cruise, how exciting. A word of warning, they are addictive!
One of my cruising buddies is coming in from Colorado Springs.
If you have time, take a bit to read through all the posts in this thread. There is a lot of good information. And if you have any questions, feel free to ask. One of the past cruisers should be able to help you find what you need.
~Tink~
Sailing buddy is named Tim? Any chance you know someone by that name.Think, we are so excited! I’m concerned that they will be addictive!
We are from Colorado Springs!! How neat!
I read through all of them last night before I posted, I’m excited to know this page exists! I was most thankful for your basic necessities, things you don’t necessarily think of.
Looking forward to connecting and hopefully making lots of new friends!!
* Beth
Sailing buddy is named Tim? Any chance you know someone by that name.
Another coincidence is the previous owner of the company my husband manages is from Colorado Springs. His name is Randy. Any chance on that one either?
Small world!!!
~Tink~
I will send ....oops was going to say PM, but you don't have enough posts. Remind me when you reach 10, and I will ask again then.I do know some Tim’s and some Randy’s, if I knew last names I could tell you. It is a small world, but Colorado Springs is growing like crazy. I’m a native so I’ve watched it explode.
This will be our first cruise, let alone a Disney Cruise. It will be myself (29), my husband Jimmy (32), and our two girls, Adrianna (7) and Mackenzie (5). Jimmys birthday is the 23 so it will make for a fun time. We are from Colorado, so hoping for warm weather! My BIL and his two kids will also be cruising with us, who lives in Washington. We are so excited and can’t wait to experience the magic everyone raves about.
Are you asking about for packing or on board planning?All of you seasonsed cruisers, what are the must haves for newbies?
Are you asking about for packing or on board planning?
~Tink~
My son took me out for my birthday tonight, so I will have to get started in the morning!Let’s start with packing first.
Okay, start by watching this to cool the packing anxiety:Let’s start with packing first.
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.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.
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).
Here is an example of the paper version:
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~
I am away from the computer. I will get back to you this evening.Good Morning and Hello from the Wallace family in Kentucky!
We will be enjoying our third Disney cruise and second aboard the Disney dream on this sailing and I to cross paths with many of you on board the ship.
I did have 2 questions, one of which is directly related to this post...
1) Has the onboard texting through the Navigator app improved over the past year or two? Our first cruise on the Disney Dream was prior to the release of the Navigator app and on our second cruise on the Fantasy back in Jan. 2016, we experienced a number of text messages with our friends that travelled with us that either didn't go through at all or were delayed sometimes upwards of an hour. Thought maybe some of you more seasoned cruisers might have some feedback or recommendations.
2) We have an 11 going on 21 son who will for the first time be able to jump between the Oceaneer Club and the tween club Edge. We were debating allowing him to check himself in and out and to move around onboard the ship (within reason and according to certain guidelines). We will be providing him with a phone and the Navigator app (hence the question above in terms of text reliability), but would love to have feedback, recommendations, tips/tricks, etc. that might help us with our nightmares that he'll end up in the ocean or the brig.
Many thanks in advance for your thoughts...14 DAYS!!!
Thanks...Kevin
Welcome to the group Kevin!Good Morning and Hello from the Wallace family in Kentucky!
We will be enjoying our third Disney cruise and second aboard the Disney dream on this sailing and I to cross paths with many of you on board the ship.
I did have 2 questions, one of which is directly related to this post...
1) Has the onboard texting through the Navigator app improved over the past year or two? Our first cruise on the Disney Dream was prior to the release of the Navigator app and on our second cruise on the Fantasy back in Jan. 2016, we experienced a number of text messages with our friends that travelled with us that either didn't go through at all or were delayed sometimes upwards of an hour. Thought maybe some of you more seasoned cruisers might have some feedback or recommendations.
2) We have an 11 going on 21 son who will for the first time be able to jump between the Oceaneer Club and the tween club Edge. We were debating allowing him to check himself in and out and to move around onboard the ship (within reason and according to certain guidelines). We will be providing him with a phone and the Navigator app (hence the question above in terms of text reliability), but would love to have feedback, recommendations, tips/tricks, etc. that might help us with our nightmares that he'll end up in the ocean or the brig.
Many thanks in advance for your thoughts...14 DAYS!!!
Thanks...Kevin
We have always enjoyed pin trading on the boat. Cast members at guest services and in the shops have pins to trade. Also, when the officers are in the lobby and shopping area, they have lanyards on and are happy to trade. Plus the guest services and the shops have a book that you can ask to look through and trade with. A special tip is if you get to know some of the cast members in the shops, and you let them know which pins you are looking for, they will look for them for you.Thoughts on Pin Trading?