1/19/18 -- Disney Dream Mouseketeers!

We had extreme cold temperatures last week....hoping to get some warmer weather in Orlando and Bahamas!

Okay....can't think of anything else to post.....

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 - Done!

AGHHHHHHH! 4 More Days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the last Monday before we set sail. Thus, this is my last chance to share a Monday Forget Me Not With the group.
Today is for all of you who have been saying that you are not packed yet, and a final check list for those of you who want to make sure they have everything.

First, a list of Do Not Leave Home without items. Double and Triple check this list, before you leave for the port.

Make sure you have:
-Yourself, and everyone in your traveling party (if you are traveling from different homes, and meeting up later, check in as you are leaving. We do not want any 'Home Alone' incidents).
- All of your parties travel documents - Printed boarding forms, and any forms needed for those traveling with minors (debarkation permission forms, legal guardian forms, etc....these do not apply to everyone).
- Official Identification - Passports, divers license (these are needed for everyone over 16 with a drivers license), birth certificate, foreign id, etc.
- Spiral bound travel booklet Disney sent in the mail.
- Confirmation for any parking reservations.
- Cash in small increments - You will want small bills for things like tipping your shuttle driver, tipping those that help you with your bags at the port (usually $1 to $2 a bag), tipping room service, and on shore purchases.

Plan to carry on:
- All of the above (minus parking confirmation)
- Any Wine or beer (these are the only forms of alcohol allowed - limit 2 bottles of wine, or 6 cans of beer per person 21 and older)
- All valuables (limit this to only what is necessary)
- All medications (only prescription - that have actually been prescribed - or legal over the counter medications)
- All electronics (phones, tablets, laptops, etc...don't forget chargers)...now is a good time to remind you to download the Disney Cruise App before leaving home. Doing so will save you the data usage it will cost to download while on the way to the port or at the port. Also, familiarize yourself with steps to activating app while in airplane mode for when you board.
- Credit cards
- Sun Screen
- Swim wear if you are daring enough to try to get in the water (forecast calls for a high of 62 and a low of 53)
- Clothes and anything you will need to get ready for that nights dinner (this is just in case your luggage does not arrive before dinner)
- Anything you may want to have autographed (there is a chance you may see Mickey or Minnie during boarding)

Second, a generic packing list for double checking you have everything:

See attached file below. If you can not view, I have a shareable version on docs

And finally a before you leave home check list:

See attached file below. If you can not view, I have a shareable version on docs

I haven't paid for parking yet. I didn't know I can do it in advance (oops )

There is a slim chance of rain. I would suggest to bring some raincoats or ponchos as well, just in case

Mickey4magic23 said:

I haven't paid for parking yet. I didn't know I can do it in advance (oops )

There is a slim chance of rain. I would suggest to bring some raincoats or ponchos as well, just in case

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That one is so easy to forget. We always expect perfect weather on vacation. Thanks for the reminder.

~Tink~

I am signing off, and hitting the road. Save travels to everyone, and I will see ya real soon.

~Tink~

We're trying to get there. 8" or 9" inches of snow outside our front door. Wish us luck!

tarheelz said:

We're trying to get there. 8" or 9" inches of snow outside our front door. Wish us luck!

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Good luck, and be safe. Hope to see ya soon.

Before I let this opportunity pass, I want to thank Tink/PixieHallow for all her help in helping this first-time cruising family figure out the intricacies of DCL.

We had a fantastic time ... and even booked a placeholder!!!!

tarheelz said:

Before I let this opportunity pass, I want to thank Tink/PixieHallow for all her help in helping this first-time cruising family figure out the intricacies of DCL.

We had a fantastic time ... and even booked a placeholder!!!!

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Thank you. I love helping, and am excited to hear you booked another. I have a few new friends from this sailing, and the next that I am going to try to stay in contact with. If you want, we can leave this thread open. We will just have to make sure there is an occasional post so moderators see that it is active.
We booked a place holder as well and I will be continuing my tips as soon as I get another thread going.
I look forward to continuing our conversation.

~Tink~

Oh, and I also want to thank all of the FEers. We had a lot of fun, and enjoyed everything that was gifted!

~Tink~