Episode 14: DisCRUISEney

Show Links Disney Cruising Disney Cruise Line: Official Site Disney Cruise Line Blog Cruise Critic Dis Boards: Fish Extender Information Podcast/ Blog Links DisVACAney Pre-planning for a Disney Trip Disney Themed Road Trip Activities/ Games Prior to 180 days (Book, Brainstorm, Budget) -Choose destination/ dates -Research -pay schedule -passport -set budget -Start planning process -Excursions research -Join Facebook Group (Dis Boards) -Book Flight -Submit Vacation at work -Brainstorm FEE 6 months (Research, Review, Reflect) -Budget (Start saving for souvineers/ drinks/ etc.) -Start FEE -shop for clothes -Think about packing (Especially if you are flying) -10 Checklist -Parking -Start researching desitnations -Check passport status -Start planning Transportion -Familiarity with Ship 3 Months (Confirm, Copy, Collect) -Final payments -Online Check in -Book Port Adventures -Dining reservations (Palo/ Remy) -Gather important info on destinations (paperwork,US embassy, Currencey, Vaccines, Country Warnings, etc., Ship number) -Arrangments at home -Transportation (Driving, Flying, getting around, etc.) -Go over reading material provide by Disney -Check Personal Navigators if Possible -Expert with Ship -Research Destinations -Create 10 day Checklist 1 Month to go (Fix, Familiarize, Finalize) -Go over paperwork, all important docs (Passport) -Pay off remaining balance -Notify banks, credit cards, Phone Provider -Confirm arrangements at home -Finish FEE and pack -Start Packing (Don't forget Pirates night, Formal night, and Stamps) -Travelers checks -Vaccinations -Confirm travel arrangements -Update 10 day Checklist -Confirm vacation from work -Distribute copies of passport to family members. -Copy birth certificate (leave originals at home) 10 Day Checklist (Gather, Game-plan, Go) -Paperwork -Confirm home arrangements -Finish packing -Leave in instructions for the home -Take care of Pets (notify vet, permission to take to vet in case of emergency) -Confirm flight, Cruise, parking -Confirm arrival and departure (activities, snacks, etc.)