Monday, February 24 | Miami, Florida
11:30 AM – 5:30 PM: GOLDEN FANS AT SEA REGISTRATION
Location: Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Meeting Rooms (Deck 3, Mid-Ship Aft.)
Stop by the meeting rooms to pick up all of your registration materials for the cruise.
7:15 PM – 9:15 PM: Caftans and Cheesecake Welcome Party
Location: Constellations Nightclub + Mast Bar
Put on your favorite caftan, grab some cheesecake, and meet your fellow cruise guests.
11:15 PM: Thank You for Being a Friend Game Show with Tempest DuJour
Location: Celebrity Theater
Join Tempest DuJour for a late-night interactive game show.
TUESDay, February 25 | KEY WEST, Florida
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Golden Girls Forever Signing and Meet and Greet with Jim Colucci
Location: Key West Island Bookstore, 513 Fleming St., Key West
Stop by the bookstore to meet Jim Colucci and get your book signed. Key West Island Bookstore will be selling Jim’s book all day.
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Key West Bar Crawl
Location: Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Meeting Rooms
Stop by the conference center and find Cindy Levine to pick up your Bar Crawl map, she’ll be in the room beginning at 10:30 AM. The crawl officially begins at 11:00 AM. Go on your own or join an organized group. This is an at-your-leisure bar crawl, and everyone (21 and up) is invited. Remember to wear your Golden Fans at Sea shirt (optional) that you picked up at registration. At each bar stop, ask the staff for the special stamp. If you complete all four stops return to the Meeting Room and pick up your certificate. Cindy will be in the Meeting Room until 4:00 PM, please note the bar crawl ends at 3:00 PM.
Want to go with a group from the ship?
Organized Bar Crawl Departure times are 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM This is a great time to meet new friends!
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Meet and Greet with Dorothy, Rose, and Blanche
Location: SideBar Key West, 504 Angela St., Key West, Florida
The Golden Gays NYC are getting dolled up for Key West and want to meet you! Stop by this location (it’s on the bar crawl) for a unique photo opportunity with the girls.
Dinner Dress: Palm Tree Chic
11:30 PM: Rusty Anchor Karaoke
Location: Celebrity Theater
Warm up your vocal cords and join us for a night of singing.
WEDNESDay, February 26 | DAY AT SEA
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Hospitality Desk with Cindy
Location: Grand Foyer
Stop by and see Cindy and book your cruise for 2021!
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Betty White Card Making and Rose’s Craft Corner
Location: Beta Meeting Room
Let’s show Betty White how much we love her! Stop by and make a card for our beloved Rose. We will send them to her agent after the cruise. This is also a time for crochet, needlepoint, or any other craft lovers to meet and connect. We will provide the card making supplies. Feel free to bring along your own crafting supplies.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: GG Trivia
Location: Celebrity Theater
Join Jim Colucci (author of Golden Girls Forever) for a fast-paced trivia game.
1:30 PM: The Golden Gays NYC present The Golden Games Musical
Location: Celebrity Theater
Join The Golden Gays NYC for an interactive musical experience. Lucky audience members will become contestants; playing such games as Grab That Dough, and a whole lot more!
Dinner Dress: Character Costume! Wear your favorite costume that pays tribute to ANY character!
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Friends of Dorothy Meetup
Location: Martini Bar
Join LGBTQ friends at the Martini Bar for a drink before or after dinner. Everyone is invited! This is an informal meet-up.
10:30 PM: Costume and Dance Party
Location: Pool Deck (Rain location: Celebrity Theater – 11:30 PM)
Come show off your costume and dance the night away. Costume contest at 11:30 PM with Stan Zimmerman (original The Golden Girls screenwriter) and other guests.
THURSDay, February 27 | COZUMEL, MEXICO
9:30 AM: Golden Fans at Sea Beach Excursion
Location: Check ticket for time and meet-up spot
Join the GG crew for a fun day in the sun in Mexico. This is for ticket-holders only. Check time and location on the ticket for details.
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Hospitality Desk with Cindy
Location: Grand Foyer
Stop by and say hello to Cindy and book your cruise for 2021!
Dinner Dress: Your Best Golden Girls T-Shirt
TWO OPTIONS FOR FUN TONIGHT!
10:30 PM – 12:00 AM: Take Me Back to St. Olaf Pool and Dance Party
Location: Solarium
Tonight is “Festival of Dancing Sturgeons” and you are invited to a dance party and open swim. Make sure to cover your Klingenspritzer! If you’re lucky, you may even find a partner to play Ugel and Flugel.
11:30 PM: Thank You for Being a Friend Game Show with Tempest DuJour
Location: Celebrity Theater
Join us for another evening of fun and hijinks! New questions and games!
FRIDAY, February 28 | DaY AT SEA
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Hospitality Desk with Cindy
Location: Grand Foyer
Stop by and say hello to Cindy and book your cruise for 2021!
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Sophia’s Card Gathering
Location: Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Meeting Rooms
Make a new friend and play some cards! We will provide the cards for this informal get-together.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Dorothy’s Bingo
Location: Celebrity Theater
This is the closest we can do to a racetrack. Join us for Bingo (free to play) and win some silly prizes.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Golden Girls Forever Panel
Location: Celebrity Theater
Join Jim Colucci (author of Golden Girls Forever), Stan Zimmerman (screenwriter for The Golden Girls), and Melinda McClanahan (Rue’s sister) for a lively discussion about the legacy of our favorite girls. Hosted by Frank DeCaro (The Daily Show and Sirius XM.) Jim will be signing his book after the panel.
1:30 PM: The Golden Gays NYC present Hot Flashbacks!
Location: Celebrity Theater
Picture it: Sophia Petrillo has gone missing, and the ladies need your help! Join Dorothy, Rose, Sophia, and Blanche for an unforgettable musical tribute.
Dinner Dress: Shoulder Pad Formal
11:30 PM: Talent Show
Location: Celebrity Theater
Tonight’s show is starring you! Sign up with any staff member. All talents are welcome!
Speak to any staff member or email info@FlipPhoneEvents.com to sign up for the talent show.
SATURDAY, February 29 | MIAMI, FLORIDA
8:00 AM: Welcome back to Miami! We had a fabulous time with you. See you in 2021!