August 8, 2010 double dip!

[marukochan]

BTW - I am going to take a stab at a trip report...........I'll post the link when I begin...........

Wish me luck!

Cool!

[Silverfox97]

Well we drove about 50miles and are currently ay BLT at WDW for the weekend...that said it was a good cruise and it was a pleasure meeting those of you whom we actually met...

In addition to the cruises listed in our signature, we also booked the Dream for Turkey week 2011...

Chuck:cool1:

and those cookies of the ship were very good...

Chuck,

Do they serve "Thanksgiving" fare on your Turkey Day cruises? Just curious...

[ICEMANPAD]

Well on the Magic on Turkey Week cruises, Thursday night is always lobster night...but on Thanksgiving, they serve both lobster and more traditional fare...and many people order both..

Chuck:cool1:

[aa053103]

Hi everyone! We got back yesterday. We stayed a night in Orlando and had some friends visit us. Unfortunately, I wish we could say that we enjoyed but if you remember my last post my husband's neck got messed up and my son was sick. Well, my daughter and I ended getting super sick. I actually had to take my daughter to the doctor on the ship b/c she ended up getting an allergic reaction to strep throat. It was so scary. But we made the best of it and we enjoyed what we could. I wish I could say we booked but I think we are going to hold off for another 2 years (when the kids are little older). We loved the whole experience. Thank you all for the wonderful gifts. Some of you were more the generous with your gifts and were all too kind. I loved the fact that I got a workout from walking around the whole ship delivering our goodies. Thanks again!!!

Ana

[bkoehl]

Hi everyone! We got back yesterday. We stayed a night in Orlando and had some friends visit us. Unfortunately, I wish we could say that we enjoyed but if you remember my last post my husband's neck got messed up and my son was sick. Well, my daughter and I ended getting super sick. I actually had to take my daughter to the doctor on the ship b/c she ended up getting an allergic reaction to strep throat. It was so scary. But we made the best of it and we enjoyed what we could. I wish I could say we booked but I think we are going to hold off for another 2 years (when the kids are little older). We loved the whole experience. Thank you all for the wonderful gifts. Some of you were more the generous with your gifts and were all too kind. I loved the fact that I got a workout from walking around the whole ship delivering our goodies. Thanks again!!!

Ana

That stinks! Hope everyone is better soon!

[Silverfox97]

Hi everyone..........Well, 13+ months was way to long to wait 'till our next DCL cruise.......so, we booked another DD this AM! This time, in Jan on the Magic! So, if anyone books, see you there!

How are we going to adapt when DD starts school and we have to follow a school schedule????? God forbid we ever have a sibling for her!

[ICEMANPAD]

Why wait until January? We are going over Thanksgiving, albeit on the Wonder this time...

Chuck:cool1:

[gonzalez8530]

It was a pleasure for us as well (QBNQT is my DW). This was our first cruise and I must be honest that we did not know what to expect. Well we were "wow'd" and before we left the ship, we too also booked for a future cruise. Right now we booked a dummy cruise until the summer 2012 schedule is released and we reschedule. We really would love to do a 7 day if available. My only complaint was that the time went by too fast. I wish we had another day at sea prior to arrival as we found ourselves up late the last night trying to take it all in while up early the next morning packing and heading to breakfast.
We also bumped into our neighbors on the ship (Koehl Family) after the cruise at the Wave Restaurant in the Contemporory. That was fun. Well, I just wanted to thank everyone for an incredible experience. As we set our schedule, we will post our future dates. Hopefully we can have the chance to meet again.
-Tony

[Silverfox97]

Tony,

Glad you and your family had a great time! We totally agree about the last day - I know DCL wants you to spend that last day at CC, but once you are done with CC, it's time to get ready for dinner (or a show if you are late dining), after that, it's time to take in the last evening of the ship, then go off to a show (or dinner for later diners), then, it's time to get your luggage packed & ready! For us, we had to get DD (3 1/2) to sleep, then pack!

Well.....we fixed that problem ;) Next cruise in Jan is a 5 day DD on the Magic, and the day at sea is after the CC day :goodvibes

We booked 2 for 2011, and when we board in Jan, we will be booking a 7 night eastern for 2012 (hopefully on the Fantasy!!), as we'll then become a slave to school schedules.......Maybe we'll see you again!

And to everyone, we are still on our DCL "high" - it was a great time. We're going to run up and spend the day at WDW Friday to get our Disney fix :flower3:

[gonzalez8530]

The Eastern Carribean will be our cruise of choice. Unfortunately, we are planning on the summer of 2012. It seems that during the prime summer months (June, July, Aug) that DCL mainly cruises the 3, 4, and 5 night cruises. I'm hoping that the Eastern Carribean will be in the summer with the new ship at least that 2012 summer. Well, aside from life and getting the kids schedules set with school, etc., we will actually begin to focus on our next vacation next year to a Beaches Resort. My guess is that our next Disney visit will be to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. I may also begin looking at the Mexican Riviera as the price in the pacific is typically less and the travel time for us in Salt Lake City is much less.

[Silverfox97]

Oh my- it's going to be a long wait until our next cruise in Jan...........Right now and every morning, DD listens to our "Wonder DD CD" (yes, no exaggerating, every morning), and yesterday, begged to watch the DCL planning DVD......again! It is so great to see the excitement of little children! Must be that Disney magic :wizard:

[gonzalez8530]

Silverfox,
How are the water temps and weather at CC in January? My guess is the heat and humidity are much more tolerable, but is the water still warm? Just curious since we spent our days at CC floating in the water for the most part. That is awesome your DD is listening to the CD and watching the planning video. Just shows the impact the Disney Cruise has on kids (and adults). I know I have been wanting to watch the Travel Channel's episode about DCL just to see it again. I can't wait to hear and see more about the new ship.

Thanks,
Tony

[Silverfox97]

Silverfox,
How are the water temps and weather at CC in January? My guess is the heat and humidity are much more tolerable, but is the water still warm? Just curious since we spent our days at CC floating in the water for the most part. That is awesome your DD is listening to the CD and watching the planning video. Just shows the impact the Disney Cruise has on kids (and adults). I know I have been wanting to watch the Travel Channel's episode about DCL just to see it again. I can't wait to hear and see more about the new ship.

Thanks,
Tony

Water temps in Jan? COLD!!! Well, I can't give you too much of an unbiased review, because I am a Floridian; intolerant to cold! The first day of this past Aug cruise, the water was kinda cold for my family & I. We could only brave it for 1 hr!! The second day we were in for several hours, as it seemed much warmer. We also :lovestruc LOVE :lovestruc hot weather - that's why we are no longer Ohioans ;) Reminds me of swimming in Lake Erie in August - I remember people referring to it as "bath water" at a balmy 72 degrees! Guess we could get wet suits for CC :laughing: I think we will still enjoy CC if it's sunny. Lounging in the hammocks with the drink of the day :goodvibes

Emily

[bkoehl]

Yes kids keep asking how long to our next cruise LOL. Unfortunately not until Aug next year. Only a 4 day but hoping to upgrade to the double dip again if the family we are traveling with can swing it. We enjoyed seeing you at the Wave too Tony!

[ICEMANPAD]

I agree with Silverfox...water temps depend completely on where you live...to us first day at CC was also quite chilly, but we live either farther south in Florida...basically, if the water is not bathwater warm, forget it.

Chuck

[gonzalez8530]

Interesting. The heat and humidity in Orlando killed us. I thought the water temps were great, but for me, anything above 80 is great. I know my DW likes 90 degree water temps but just jumping in to get away from the sun after walking from the ship felt refreshing. Hot or not, that trip was awesome. I loved CC and can't wait to return. I can't stop telling everyone how amazing DCL is. I hope we get another opportunity to meet again!

[Silverfox97]

Orlando is more humid than coastal cities - speaking for us in Tampa, we usually have a delightful breeze which makes it perfect and totally tolerable. DH and I can count on about 10 "sweltering" days each summer, and that is usually it. People that come to visit us ALWAYS comment something like, "Wow, it's really not that hot in Florida!" Orlando, different story. It can get hot and stifling there, being central state.

[gonzalez8530]

Rebecca, I noticed your signature line stating Disneyland ABD Backstage Magic Tour. What does the "ABD" stand for? All our family is in the LA area and we ourselves are very due for an "oblication" (obligatory vacation) to visit family. We will need to find an excuse to break away from family and stay at Disneyland for a few days. I so want to watch World of Color.

[bkoehl]

Rebecca, I noticed your signature line stating Disneyland ABD Backstage Magic Tour. What does the "ABD" stand for? All our family is in the LA area and we ourselves are very due for an "oblication" (obligatory vacation) to visit family. We will need to find an excuse to stay at Disneyland for a few days. I'm so want to watch World of Color.

ABD=Adventures by Disney Don't know if you listen to the DisUnplugged Podcast (done by the same people who own Disboards) but they are hosting 3 Backstage Magic Tours next year. John and I are doing the one in Feb. There is a thread for the trips on the DisUnplugged Board. You get to go behind the scenes at Disneyland plus Imagineering, Walt Disney Studios, Jim Henson studios, etc. We are also getting lunch with Marty Sklar. I never knew who he was until I listened to the podcast but he is like THE ultimate Imagineer, worked with Walt back in the day. If you want to do DL prob would add some days before or after the trip as it sounds like they keep you pretty busy. You do get time at the park and from the trip reports I've heard the last one they did in July did get FP to WOC. We are not taking the kids, although they are allowed to come. You guys should look into it, from what I've heard about the 2 trips they did this year it was a blast! It is a private tour BTW and you have to book it through Dreams Unlimited (also the same people who own this site and do the Podcast.) If you go to Dreams Unlimited site there is an area for ABD with more info. Also there are trip report threads from the one in May and June on the DisUnplugged board.

Becky

[gonzalez8530]

Thanks Rebecca for the information. That sounds very cool. We have an iPod but have never used it for listening to podcast. Perhaps its time we start. That tour sounds incredible and I'll have to look into it. I do like those behind the scenes tours.
-Tony

[bkoehl]

The podcast is great! Great info and lots of fun! Definitely check it out. WDW Today is another one if you need a fun Disney fix.

Let us know if you decide to the trip!

Becky

[gonzalez8530]

The podcast is great! Great info and lots of fun! Definitely check it out. WDW Today is another one if you need a fun Disney fix.

Let us know if you decide to the trip!

Becky

Becky,

I checked out the ABD you're signed up for. Wow, that's sounds very, very cool. Liz and I are actually from that LA area, so reading the itinerary, you'll have some driving (with LA traffic) but it will be fun. Close to Hollywood (relatively speaking as you will need transportation), is an area called the Grove in Beverly Hills. There, they have an American Girl store (2 stories tall) if your daughter likes those dolls. Our first time there, we spent 3 hours because our daughter couldn't choose what she wanted. You probably already know this but I noticed you guys have some free time one day. Also, time permitting, there are some other great attractions in Hollywood. The Pantages Theater has Wicked (if it is still there). I can ramble on and on, sorry.

Anyways, I wish we could go. Unfortunately, our work schedule only permits the school schedules which means summer is our best option. I hope you guys have an awesome time in LA. Hopefully as I have said before, we can meet again, preferrably through another FE list. Our next trip on DCL is planned for summer 2012. We're just waiting for the schedule to be released so that we can choose and change our booking. We'll post dates then.

Cheers,
Tony

[Silverfox97]

Don't know how many of you are still checking this thread, but I've done a trip report. Here's the thread if you are interested in reading it:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=38145369#post38145369

Enjoy :surfweb:

[gonzalez8530]

I'm definitely still here so please continue to post here. I loved your trip report thus far. I look forward to reading more.

Tony

[Silverfox97]

The entire trip report with 118 pictures is posted :thumbsup2 Enjoy and happy reading :goodvibes