Schedule of 'Official' DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise 2.0 Events - UPDATED 12/6/2010

[WebmasterJohn]

This thread seems to have veered off topic. There are plenty of off-topic threads on these boards but it would be great if we could keep this one about the 'official' podcast cruise schedule.

Thanks
John

 

[Cherinva]

This is actually an idea we're kicking around.

Apparently for the DVC Member Cruises they do a group shot on the beach and use a crane to lift the photographer high enough to get everyone in the picture. I thought since many of the group will be out there for the BBQ already this might be the perfect opportunity.

We just have to see how much they are going to charge me for the crane

That would be awesome !!!!

 

[GuardMusic]

Dear all:

Please take this request in the respectful manner it is intended.

I booked a future "dummy date" cruise onboard the ship, which we then transferred to the 12/12/10 cruise. I have also been a sporadic Podcast listener. We transferred to this cruise prior to it being tapped "The Podcast Cruise". As such, we had NO way to be official Podcast cruisers.

We have felt completely left out of the community and it is only getting worse the closer we get to the cruise. If we had known this was a Podcast cruise, we would have booked it in that manner.

We are not big excursion people so the events on the ship are much more interesting to us. Is there any thought to allowing "non Podcast cruisers" to participate in the official events via an additional fee, like a hard-ticket event in the parks? I'm sure this would help bring additional profit to Dreams Unlimited.

I look forward to any thoughts/feedback you have on this matter.
Respectfully,
Gayle

 

[DVCsince02]

Dear all:

Please take this request in the respectful manner it is intended.

I booked a future "dummy date" cruise onboard the ship, which we then transferred to the 12/12/10 cruise. I have also been a sporadic Podcast listener. We transferred to this cruise prior to it being tapped "The Podcast Cruise". As such, we had NO way to be official Podcast cruisers.

We have felt completely left out of the community and it is only getting worse the closer we get to the cruise. If we had known this was a Podcast cruise, we would have booked it in that manner.

We are not big excursion people so the events on the ship are much more interesting to us. Is there any thought to allowing "non Podcast cruisers" to participate in the official events via an additional fee, like a hard-ticket event in the parks? I'm sure this would help bring additional profit to Dreams Unlimited.

I look forward to any thoughts/feedback you have on this matter.
Respectfully,
Gayle

Hi Gayle and welcome!

 

[DisneyKevin]

Dear all:

Please take this request in the respectful manner it is intended.

I booked a future "dummy date" cruise onboard the ship, which we then transferred to the 12/12/10 cruise. I have also been a sporadic Podcast listener. We transferred to this cruise prior to it being tapped "The Podcast Cruise". As such, we had NO way to be official Podcast cruisers.

We have felt completely left out of the community and it is only getting worse the closer we get to the cruise. If we had known this was a Podcast cruise, we would have booked it in that manner.

We are not big excursion people so the events on the ship are much more interesting to us. Is there any thought to allowing "non Podcast cruisers" to participate in the official events via an additional fee, like a hard-ticket event in the parks? I'm sure this would help bring additional profit to Dreams Unlimited.

I look forward to any thoughts/feedback you have on this matter.
Respectfully,
Gayle

Hi Gayle,

The podcast cruise was announced during our May 2009 Podcast cruise

In order to participate in any of the on board activities, your reservation must be booked through Dreams Unlimited Travel.

Unfortunately, DCL policies will not allow any reservation to be transferred after it is paid in full (or after the final payment due date).

I'm sorry to say that we have no way of offering a "hard ticket" to the special events being held during the upcoming sailing.

You are more than welcome to mingle with the Podcast folks on board, but please understand that the special Dis events are not available to those not booked through Dreams Unlimited Travel.

 

[Yvet]

Dear all:

Please take this request in the respectful manner it is intended.

I booked a future "dummy date" cruise onboard the ship, which we then transferred to the 12/12/10 cruise. I have also been a sporadic Podcast listener. We transferred to this cruise prior to it being tapped "The Podcast Cruise". As such, we had NO way to be official Podcast cruisers.

We have felt completely left out of the community and it is only getting worse the closer we get to the cruise. If we had known this was a Podcast cruise, we would have booked it in that manner.

We are not big excursion people so the events on the ship are much more interesting to us. Is there any thought to allowing "non Podcast cruisers" to participate in the official events via an additional fee, like a hard-ticket event in the parks? I'm sure this would help bring additional profit to Dreams Unlimited.

I look forward to any thoughts/feedback you have on this matter.
Respectfully,
Gayle

Gayle

The rule is that you have to be booked thru Dreams Unlimited to get all the perks included in the PCC2.0.
As far as i know that is the only way to get in the events organized, as far as i know there is no way that you could join the official extra's that are involved with the podcast cruise.

But you and everybody else that isn't booked thru DU can join us in all the unofficial events that are being organized.
You can see here what all the extra meets are:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2479216
The events during the cruise that have purple writing are the official podcast cruise events (and are exclusive for official podcast cruisers) all the other events are open to everybody.

 

[Cherinva]

Gayle

The rule is that you have to be booked thru Dreams Unlimited to get all the perks included in the PCC2.0.
As far as i know that is the only way to get in the events organized, as far as i know there is no way that you could join the official extra's that are involved with the podcast cruise.

But you and everybody else that isn't booked thru DU can join us in all the unofficial events that are being organized.
You can see here what all the extra meets are:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2479216
The events during the cruise that have purple writing are the official podcast cruise events (and are exclusive for official podcast cruisers) all the other events are open to everybody.

Welcome Gayle...please do try to come to some of the unofficial events !!!

 

[AllyGirl_79]

Does anyone know if you have to be early for excursions or roughly how long it might take to get from the theater to wherever one meets their excursions?

I'm travelling with a non-podcast listener who has little interest in the guest speakers or the concert. I figured, no problem, she will go to the pool and I will go to the guest speakers and the concert. Well, now we have an excursion planned with an 11:15 departure in Nassau that she's very excited about. I feel that I can't cancel it, as she has been really good about me being all excited about podcast stuff that she doesn't understand. And I can live without the concert. But, I'm a Disney history geek and really, really want to hear the guest speakers.

I guess my question is ... does an 11:15 excursion departure mean that arriving at 11:13 in a flat out run from the theater is ok? Or are you expected to be early? Alternately, would I be considered unbearably rude if I came to hear the speakers and had to sneak out 10 minutes early? I can be very quiet. And I'll sit by the door.

Any insight would be apreciated.

 

[jediobiwan]

Does anyone know if you have to be early for excursions or roughly how long it might take to get from the theater to wherever one meets their excursions?

I'm travelling with a non-podcast listener who has little interest in the guest speakers or the concert. I figured, no problem, she will go to the pool and I will go to the guest speakers and the concert. Well, now we have an excursion planned with an 11:15 departure in Nassau that she's very excited about. I feel that I can't cancel it, as she has been really good about me being all excited about podcast stuff that she doesn't understand. And I can live without the concert. But, I'm a Disney history geek and really, really want to hear the guest speakers.

I guess my question is ... does an 11:15 excursion departure mean that arriving at 11:13 in a flat out run from the theater is ok? Or are you expected to be early? Alternately, would I be considered unbearably rude if I came to hear the speakers and had to sneak out 10 minutes early? I can be very quiet. And I'll sit by the door.

Any insight would be apreciated.

I have this EXACT same question as our excursion is scheduled for 11:15 as well. Any assistance would be appreciated

 

[WebmasterJohn]

Does anyone know if you have to be early for excursions or roughly how long it might take to get from the theater to wherever one meets their excursions?

I'm travelling with a non-podcast listener who has little interest in the guest speakers or the concert. I figured, no problem, she will go to the pool and I will go to the guest speakers and the concert. Well, now we have an excursion planned with an 11:15 departure in Nassau that she's very excited about. I feel that I can't cancel it, as she has been really good about me being all excited about podcast stuff that she doesn't understand. And I can live without the concert. But, I'm a Disney history geek and really, really want to hear the guest speakers.

I guess my question is ... does an 11:15 excursion departure mean that arriving at 11:13 in a flat out run from the theater is ok? Or are you expected to be early? Alternately, would I be considered unbearably rude if I came to hear the speakers and had to sneak out 10 minutes early? I can be very quiet. And I'll sit by the door.

Any insight would be apreciated.

I think it depends on what excursions you have and what do they mean by an 11:15 departure. Does that mean it leaves the ship at 11:15 or some other location?

If you are meeting/leaving at 11:15 from say one of the conference rooms you shouldn't have a problem getting there from the Theater in a couple of minutes.

I don't think it would be an issue if you snuck out from the seminars a few minutes early - of course you know that's when all the good stuff will happen

 

[Renysmom]

I have this EXACT same question as our excursion is scheduled for 11:15 as well. Any assistance would be appreciated

You will receive a confirmation note in your stateroom, usually when you arrive, for each of your excursions. On the note it will tell you what time to arrive and where for each activity you have booked. They are very prompt.

Depending on where your meeting place is, it can take you 5-10 minutes to get there but you will be able to plan this. The ship is not as big as it appears to be.

 

[mdvlprof]

I don't think it would be an issue if you snuck out from the seminars a few minutes early - of course you know that's when all the good stuff will happen

DH takes that idea to the movies. Sits thru all the credits in case he misses something.

 

[safetymom]

What event is the "one" that everyone is looking forward to?

 

[mdvlprof]

What event is the "one" that everyone is looking forward to?

Lunch at Cookies... where we can just hang out together.

Second - Podcast
Third - Jodi Benson

 

[Gav N Becx]

Ahhhh the middle of the week returns, soon be Friday!!!

It's Becky's 30th birthday, so want to wish her a very happy birthday for today (she won't see this till later cause she's watching Hell's Kitchen USA right now).
We both took the day off, done some birthday shopping in Lush, Boots and Becx has ordered some new glasses. Back at home chilling, making sure she rests today and has a great day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECX!

 

[Cherinva]

Happy Birthday Becx !!!!

 

[Cherinva]

Events I'm looking forward to or most excited about...that's a tough question....hmmmm...

I guess number one would be meeting everyone...

Second - The Pod Cast Recording

3rd - Lunch on CC at Cookies 2

 

[Gav N Becx]

What event is the "one" that everyone is looking forward to?

Probably the live podcast on the ship - gonna be a unique experience in the Walt Disney Theatre.

Oh and DATS hic

 

[mainegal]

What event is the "one" that everyone is looking forward to?

The cruise.
That is "one" event, isn't it?

 

[jeanigor]

What event is the "one" that everyone is looking forward to?

Lunch at Cookies... where we can just hang out together.

I would concur. A time when a whole bunch of internet friends can meet and socialize and laugh (and eat) and become Real Life Friends. (People will stop looking at you weird because you can finally answer, 'yes, i've met them. i travel with them.')