SR DCL

[SunshineGirl]

Let's just say for the sake of argument that Sunshine Rewards were to try to put together a cruise for the first week of August next summer and give away a cruise as a part of a big year-end promotion.

Some questions:

How many people would be at least moderately interested in going if we got special rates for the group? Would a 4-day cruise be the easiest way to get more people, or is 4 days not worth it?

Just starting to do some preliminary fact finding.

[sunshinemckenzie]

Gosh that would be awesome, I love the idea!! I love the four day idea!!

[llgray16]

I would LOVE to do a SR DCL cruise but next year would be out for me. We already have a week in OBX, a week camping and 10+ days in Orlando planned. I promised the kids we would definitely do US/IOA next year so 10 days is a must!

I would be interested in Spring/Summer/Fall 2009 :sunshine:

Oh, I think 4 days would be good but 7/8 days would be nice as well

[jnorth1007]

I would be interested in the 4 day idea.

[icartjetta]

I would be interested also. The four day I think would be easier than the 7.

[jnorth1007]

Especially because our school year starts around the 12-15th around here so I would need to be back in time for that.

[m4travels]

Love the idea but already booked on Sept 1 when the Magic gets back from her west coast summer. Good luck for those who can do it!!!

[SunshineGirl]

Love the idea but already booked on Sept 1 when the Magic gets back from her west coast summer. Good luck for those who can do it!!!

That's a good point. For 2008 we have to be careful of the dates because of the summer moving around. I thought about right after New Years 2009 (which is really only 18 months away!), but I was afraid that it might be really expensive.

[Soccer Princess]

I'm all for it! I think 4 days would be good as well! :)

[HollyD]

I would love a 4 day - would be even better if we could apply our rewards straight to it - without having to get gift cards or anything.

[nurseminnie76]

I think 4 days sounds great. I've been wanting to do a cruise -- so here's hoping I can talk DH into it. :sunshine:

[chocovrdmicears]

I think it's a great idea and would be so much fun!:) Sadly cruises are a no-no for our family. :( My DS has autism and has very little concept of danger...a boat on open water would not be good for us! My heart is racing just typing this. :eek:

[lenzs4]

Being a teacher I am limited on dates - Aug is out - we go back to school July 23 (July 12 for teachers) Oct. may be less expensive than Jan. but I have always wanted to do a new years cruise!!
Shirley

[Soccer Princess]

I'm all for cheap personally! Money saved on the cruise can go towards booze (or souvies lol) :)

[3dog2kidmom]

That's a good point. For 2008 we have to be careful of the dates because of the summer moving around. I thought about right after New Years 2009 (which is really only 18 months away!), but I was afraid that it might be really expensive.

I would love to go in January of 2009 -- when the prices drop down to their cheapest!!! A 4-day would be perfect. Sadly a 2008 cruise is out of the question for us.

ETA: If I was the winner, I would of course make myself available WHENEVER you wanted to sail!!! :cooldance:

[wilsonfamily4]

hmm, I might have to go on the second Sr cruise. We have our vacations planned through January 2009, which is Disney so it would have to be later in 2009 for me to go. I think 4 days is good. I could get away from the family that long. (plus for me it would be like 5, 1 for traveling as I am on the FAR west coast.)

[wisconsinmom]

We are already booked for a 4 day Disney cruise next August, I think it departs on 8/17. Make it then and we'll be there:rotfl:

[Jusacuz]

An SR cruise would be awesome, but I'm in the couldn't do it in 2008 group. :(

[mollyeilis]

4 day excellent. Next August = pretty good, especially if WDW offers free dining again and during the time that we'd be getting back, so we could combine them. :p That August 17 sailing would be pretty good, as it will be our 5th anniversary on that day...hey, maybe we could have a sunshiney renewal! *

And a really good deal would be the best. We avoid DCL b/c it's so incredibly expensive, compared to our tried and true RCCL (I talk like I've been on more than one cruise, LOL), with too little obvious added value for us....so yeah, really good deal (or some way to ensure that we're the winners!) would be best. :sunshine2:


*yes I know 5 years isnt' that long...but I planned DH's dream wedding, and since we got back from our honeymoon, I've wanted to plan MINE...so you see, 5 years will have been 5 LONG years waiting for such a chance. teehee

[Lisaj68]

I would love a 4 day - would be even better if we could apply our rewards straight to it - without having to get gift cards or anything.

Oh yeah!! That would be nice!!!!

I think we could swing a 4 day trip, although there is the chance that we could be "home" visiting....hmmmm. I guess it depends when it is.

But definately interested!!

[dreamer13079]

I think 4 days would be the perfect length of time and I would be very interested in going.

[mrsheppo]

I might be interested in Jan 2009.

[coastalgirl]

Especially because our school year starts around the 12-15th around here so I would need to be back in time for that.


Same here are kids start really early, but I would go!!!


Lydia

[zane_anthony]

I would be interested in a 4 nt as well. We are doing the Eastern this Sept so I will be ready again next soon. I think Jan would work best for me, I think maybe once you get past new years the rates really drop.

[lilianddomsmom]

I might be interested in Jan 2009.

same here!!

[Mom2aPrincess]

I'd be very interested. We plan on planning a cruise after we get back from our December trip so it would be great to plan a Sunshine Cruise. :sunshine2:

I like the 4 day idea..August works for me...basically anytime school's out. In Texas, school can't start until the 4th Monday of August so I'm still good in August. However, we usually go back on the 2nd or 3rd of January so we'd have to pass on a January cruise.

[docsmom]

Count us in! 4 days sounds good. Would prefer Jan 2009, but DH and I are empty nesters, so anytime would be okay.

[LuvMyBoys]

4 nights sounds perfect for us too. We don't start back to school until September, so August is great (especially if it will be cheaper than January). :)

[jollytammy]

I would be interested, August sounds good. Of course January is nice too. I know everyone is saying 4 day, but I love 7 day cruises! Where would we go?

[VanniGirl]

Count us as interested - only been on a 7 day cruise or longer - but never Disney!

[tommygirl79]

I would be interested for sure! Finances would probably be a concern depending up on the deal you were able to get for us. Early 2009 would be a bigger possibility to give more time to save...

[kxmeeh]

i would love this. my dh keeps bugging for a cruise. and how great would it be to all do the best dance ever while on the cruiseship deck


YMCA!!!!!

[Soccer Princess]

If this is going to be a real possibility I need to know so I can start planning and saving! lol Yes, I'm one of "Those" OCD vacation planners, but hey I have fun with it! :) I am way excited about this idea!!!!

[Kycha]

Sounds like fun! I would probably be more interested in the January 09 cruise.

[kimntrent]

I would love that. A 09 would be the best though.
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[kayjo]

I would definitely be interested in a SR DCL cruise. Four days would be fine. Either time period is OK with me. It would have to be the beginning to the middle of August or right around New Year's due to my DD's school schedules.

[speechteachri]

I must admit I haven't read through all the posts but...

I would LOVE to do a cruise!! I am limited as are so many others by the school schedule, since I teach.

Also, If cost is a detriment would it be cheaper to plan something that was *GASP* non-Disney?? I'd love to do a Disney cruise, don't get me wrong...but they are quite a bit more expensive than your normal cruise, no?? Just a thought.

I like the idea of 4 days. Might be a good idea to plan it a ways out, to give folks enough lead time to be planning.

Anyway, tose are my thoughts. I love the idea of a group discount, of course, and would definately consider it if the dates worked for us!!!:)

[disneynut]

Sounds lovely. It would certainly be a possibility for us if the dates and price are right. :cooldance: :cooldance: :sunshine:

[m 'n c]

I would love to go but I can't get bf near a cruise ship even for a weekend cruise. My mom is the closest person I could talk into it but being trapped on a ship with her for vacation just wouldn't work very well for me mentally right now so I'll probably have to pass until I can talk bf into a cruise at some point. I'll keep watching the developments as you post.

[coastalgirl]

I would love to go but I can't get bf near a cruise ship even for a weekend cruise. My mom is the closest person I could talk into it but being trapped on a ship with her for vacation just wouldn't work very well for me mentally right now so I'll probably have to pass until I can talk bf into a cruise at some point. I'll keep watching the developments as you post.


If this is planned for Jan.09, dh would have to stay with the kids, we could share a cabin. I am kinda normal:angel:

[dreamer13079]

I'm getting far too excited over the possibility of this happening. We've been talking about going on a Disney Cruise for the last year. This would be freaking awesome!! :)

[Arky]

This sounds like something we would love!!!! Please check into Tricia!!!

I'd go either August or January. Of course, finances do play a big part, but I am interested!!

Are most people thinking families, couples, or what?

[Soccer Princess]

It would be me and DH if we get to go! :)

[tommygirl79]

My DH and I were talking and we would probably go just the two of us - if we go, we will use it as our 10 year anniversary vacation even though it won't fall right around the same time....

[jl8595]

Tricia - I would definitely be interested in this as well. Although I might prefer the 7 day...once you factor in airfare from CT, it's cheaper/day if you do the longer cruises, but if we only do the 4 day then I could plan a few days at WDW too...decisions decisions!!!

[sunshinecindy]

If this is planned for Jan.09, dh would have to stay with the kids, we could share a cabin. I am kinda normal:angel:

Can't share with me if you are kinda normal...so it would have to be someone else....I need the off the wall person with me.

[bbangel]

Can't share with me if you are kinda normal...so it would have to be someone else....I need the off the wall person with me.

That would be me! Although in my family I am considered the normal one!

[Anna]

Sounds like fun! We have been talking about doing a Disney Cruise. Seven days sounds better! LOL:sunshine2:

[pbhall13]

4 days is easier to manage...........I like this idea whenever it is to happen

[linanglab]

Love the idea. We probably would not be able to go (unless we won a trip). We tend to plan our vacations pretty far in advance. But you never know!

Angela

[sunshinecindy]

That would be me! Although in my family I am considered the normal one!

Ya, thats pretty scary, compared to my brothers and sisters,I'm the normal one too. :confused:

[SunshineGuy]

Ya, thats pretty scary, compared to my brothers and sisters,I'm the normal one too. :confused:
there is nothing normal about you sunshinecindy

[sunshinecindy]

there is nothing normal about you sunshinecindy

Hey, is that anyway for a SIL to talk about the best MIL hes ever had.

[Soccer Princess]

Aren't you the only MIL he's ever had? lol

[SunshineGirl]

Aren't you the only MIL he's ever had? lol

So far.....

[sunshinecindy]

Aren't you the only MIL he's ever had? lol

So far:rotfl:

[Mom2aPrincess]

Hey, is that anyway for a SIL to talk about the best MIL hes ever had.


I :heart: this reasoning sunshine cindy. I frequently tell my sister, she's my favorite youngest sister. :rotfl:

[dreamer13079]

Any more word on the possibility of this happening?