12/04/2010 - CHIP 'N' DALE's CRUISIN' NUTS Eastern MAGIC - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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This is the place for Chip 'n' Dale's Cruisin' Nuts on the December 4-11, 2010 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise (with St. Maarten, St. Thomas/St. John and Castaway Cay of course). Some of us Chip 'n' Dale fans thought this would be a great theme for a fun Disney Magic cruise, as well as a fine opportunity to promote our favorite chipmunks. We are planning several entirely voluntary (optional) MEETS and activities (more to come!). The Disney Magic will be decorated for the Christmas holidays. Please join us for good cheer and fun times with great friends from Disney message boards!
How to be added to our Cruiser List: Our Cruiser List on our website has data fields for NAME (Passporter, Dis or other board user name) & LOCATION, FIRST NAMES (include ages at time of cruise if desired), DINNER SEATING (First/Main or Second/Late), CELEBRATION (birthday, anniversary, 1st Disney cruise, etc.), STATEROOM (number, category or deck), and FISH EXTENDER (to signify those who wish to participate in the fish extender activity). We now have a more functional sign-up form. Please complete and submit THIS FORM and we will add your info to our cruiser list on the site. Thank you!
Check it out!: Be sure to check out our Chip 'n' Dale's Cruisin' Nutswebsite, as it will be regularly updated. The FUN page includes info on the Fish Extenders and adult Solo/Single Parent Diners.
Cruisin' Nuts Graphics: Visit the NEWS page of our website for our cruise graphics, including those suitable for t-shirt transfers and name cards.
Just want to let everyone know that I will probably be off-line until Wednesday morning because I am headed down to Contemporary Resort through Tuesday. If we get any new cruisers for our list, please let them know I will add them when I return. Thanks!
PassPorter's Free-Book to Walt Disney World It’s hard to believe anything is free at Walt Disney World; but there are actually a number of things you can get or do for little to no cost. This e-book documents over 200 free or cheap tips to do before you go and after you arrive. You could save a considerable amount of money following these tips. Perhaps more importantly; you can discover overlooked attractions and little-known details most people whiz by on their way to spend money. Click here to see free sample pages from the e-book! Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95.
Hey Everyone we changed our Cruising plans and now we are on this cruise
Glad to have you with us! Check out our Chip 'n' Dale's Cruisin' Nuts website! Then take a look at our cruiser list HERE. Let me know your info for the columns on the list and I'll get you on there. You can post here or PM me. Thanks!
I just took my first Disney cruise on the Wonder (Mousefest 12/7 - 12/11), and am taking my mom with on this one. We got 6654 and just have to put the deposit down on Monday.
Sooo excited already and it's more than a year away!
This will be my Mom's (Peggy) first cruise, my (Frank) second.
I won't have a fish extender, and am currently planning for being for the first dinner seating.
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Home Resort: Bay Lake Towers
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So excited to add our names to the list of cruisers. I've cruised before, but never a DISNEY cruise. Can't wait and it is less than 2 years now. lol
It will be a big family event. My mom, myself, my 3 children--Amanda (she will be 12, just weeks away from 13), Katelyn (she will have just turned 11), and then Brody (who will be months away from 4 years old). Also, my brother David and my SIL Connie will be joining us! They have NEVER cruised before, so what a way to break them into the cruising world!!!
Looking forward to getting to know everyone before we set sail for our adventure.....
Kristie
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Proud Single Mom to Amanda, Katelyn, and Brody
and Co-Founder of Work At Home United
PassPorter's Free-Book to Walt Disney World It’s hard to believe anything is free at Walt Disney World; but there are actually a number of things you can get or do for little to no cost. This e-book documents over 200 free or cheap tips to do before you go and after you arrive. You could save a considerable amount of money following these tips. Perhaps more importantly; you can discover overlooked attractions and little-known details most people whiz by on their way to spend money. Click here to see free sample pages from the e-book! Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95.
Just want to give this thread a boost to a visible spot again because our cruiser list has REALLY grown. Check it out HERE on the CRUISERS page of our Chip 'n' Dale's Cruisin' Nuts website! We hope more Passporters will join us!
So excited to add our names to the list of cruisers. I've cruised before, but never a DISNEY cruise. Can't wait and it is less than 2 years now. lol
It will be a big family event. My mom, myself, my 3 children--Amanda (she will be 12, just weeks away from 13), Katelyn (she will have just turned 11), and then Brody (who will be months away from 4 years old). Also, my brother David and my SIL Connie will be joining us! They have NEVER cruised before, so what a way to break them into the cruising world!!!
Looking forward to getting to know everyone before we set sail for our adventure.....
Kristie
Welcome!!!! I hope more and more peeps join us on the Magic!
I keep counting the days!
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Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah...Tip for Today!
Proud DVC Member since December 2010
Home Resort: Bay Lake Towers
Diagnosed Sleep Apnea June 2012
Hey all - Remember to regularly check out our Chip 'n' Dale's Cruisin' Nuts website and watch our CRUISERS list grow! We have 21 listings so far and are still more than 20 months out!
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