Sept 8, 2011 Dream - FE final list complete

[mickeymedic]

Who will be sailing with us? DH and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary on this cruise. We are actually sailing back-to-back 9/8 and 9/11. Can't wait!!!:cool1:

Here's the list of everyone coming so far...if you want me to add, delete or change any of your info, let me know. I will add to this list as people join our thread. Welcome aboard everyone!

Mickeymedic and DH – deck 10 – B2B (9/8 and 9/11) - FE
Eeyore1928 – B2B (9/4 and 9/8)
ClarabelleCowFan, DD13 and DD17 – B2B (9/8 and 9/11) - FE
Smileneyes – deck 5 B2B (9/4 and 9/8)
Pbbtlchhk and best friend – deck 7
Travelgirl06 and DH
ChocolateTrish, DH, DS12 and DD9 - FE
Oakiex4 and DH – deck 6 - FE
HFC1969 and family
Madmouse91 and friend - deck 6
RweTHEREyet and family - deck 7 B2B (9/4 and 9/8) - FE
dennismcneely, DW and DD9 - B2B (9/8 and 9/11) - FE
Roadweaver and friend - deck 6 - FE
tstobb and DW - deck 6 - FE
MikellaCinderella and DD6 - deck 6 - FE
Dizney-cruiser and Dsis - deck 5 B2B (9/4 and 9/8)
tinkslite, DH, DS15, DD16 and DS13 - deck 12 - FE
jfahome and family - FE
mandymouse and family
Famo3cruise, DH and DD 2 - FE
brandenburg 6 and family - deck 8 B2B (9/4 and 9/8) - FE
SavageGirl, DH and DM - deck 9 - FE
sherry915
sarahgirl

[IrishCowboy]

I have added your thread to the cruise meet list :thumbsup2

[mickeymedic]

I have added your thread to the cruise meet list :thumbsup2

Thank you!

[Eeyore1928]

We are! We are doing 9/4 and the 9/8 b2b! They are such great deals right now!!!!!:cool1::cool1::cool1:

[mickeymedic]

Welcome Eeyore! I haven't checked this thread in a few days. I was wondering if anyone else was going to join me.

I'm looking forward to the B2B - we're doing the 9/8 and 9/11. Can't wait!

[tjbaggott]

Mickeymedic, we are on both cruises with you. Just booked it today :)

There will be myself, and DH, DS who will be 14 by this cruise and DS who will be 8 by this cruise and my Dear MOM, for whom this will be a SURPRISE CRUISE and her Very First Cruise!

[tjbaggott]

Made this disign for my family for a door magnet, if anyone else wants one for theirs let me know and I shall make it for you.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s49/forhere2there/Disney%20Cruise%20line/SailingonaDream.jpg

[tjbaggott]

Change of Plans, we are no longer on this cruise but on the 3 day after our 4 day instead of before. However, as I posted the above Graphic, should anyone want one specifically for this cruise, just pm me and I will personalize it just for you!

Have ton's fun on the DREAM! :)

[ClarabelleCowFan]

Who will be sailing with us? DH and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary on this cruise. We are actually sailing back-to-back 9/8 and 9/11. Can't wait!!!:cool1:

Happy Anniversary!

We are booked on the same 2 cruises to celebrate DD13's birthday and DD17's senior year of high school. :yay:

We just got our Disney Cruise Line DVD today in the mail and watched it tonite. Can't WAIT to see the DREAM completed.

Hello to everyone on the same cruise(s). ::wave::

[Curtis McCrea]

We are going! It's our first Disney cruise. :D

[Smileneyes]

Joining the thread, as we have just returned from a B2B on the Wonder, and will be doing a B2B on the Dream!

[Curtis McCrea]

Sorry -- I forgot to mention I'm on the 8 - 11 cruise, not the B2B! :D

[pbbtlchhk]

I booked my 9-8-11 cruise with my best friend!! I am so excited, no husband and kid this time!!!

I'm on the 7th deck, anyone else?

[Curtis McCrea]

Marie, no sorry, I'm on Deck 2! :D

[Curtis McCrea]

Anyone else on this cruise? We are paying the remainder of our amount soon. :D

[travelgirl06]

DH and I just booked this cruise. We are very excited (even though it is a ways out still:goodvibes). I haven't sailed DCL since '99, so I'm excited to see the new ship and how the cruise line has evolved and to be able to do all the adults-only activities this time. We wish it was longer (or B2B), but we're planning to couple it with some time at the parks, so it will be fine. We're also doing a balcony cabin for the first time ever:thumbsup2

[Curtis McCrea]

Glad your on the cruise with us! :)

Curtis :cool1:

[Curtis McCrea]

I read on the Cruise Line Forum an interesting idea, and I'm going to ask it. We really want to go to Atlantis, and through the Comfort Suites, it costs around $250. the idea was that someone, (most preferably 2 people) book the same suite as us (My dad and I (14), and we each pay half the price. So each half pays around $125. I thought it was a neat idea. We don't even half to enter the suite, we can just go straight to Atlantis.

If anyone is up for this, comment. (I have to figure out how the paying halves would work out).

Curtis :cool1:

[Curtis McCrea]

Happy Tuesday,

Anymore cruisers joining us? I guess more will join as the date gets closer. :)

[mickeymedic]

Hi Curtis!

I haven't checked back on this thread for quite a while. I see we have a few more people who have joined us. I'm sure as we get closer to our sail date we will have more disers joining us.

We are just over 1 year away from our sail date! :woohoo:

[Curtis McCrea]

Well -- we might being cancelling this cruise and switching to Disney Magic for the year after...

[ChocolateTrish]

Hi We will be going on this cruise which will be our first cruise ... There will be my husband and I with our 2 children ..... Scott will be 12 and Kate will be 9 when we go ... we are reallllllyyyyyy excited and cant wait!!! We are doing 2 weeks of Disney Parks before we board the Dream.

Trish x

[oakiex4]

Hey all! I am literally on board the Magic right now for our 7-night Western. Hubby and I booked this quick little guy for ourselves next September...sans kiddos! Hee hee! It was an awesome deal...coudn't pass it up! We are on deck 6. We are also sailing with the kiddos and some friends in Dec 2011 for the 7night Eastern! We will have 4 cruises under our belts by then!

Is there an FE list together for this cruise yet? DH and I will definitel participate! :)

Hope everyone is excited! :)

Shauna

[mickeymedic]

Welcome to the new comers to the thread! Now that we've made it through Christmas, it's time to start getting revved up for our cruise!

So, at some point soon I will go through and post a list of everyone who is cruising with us. As people join our thread, I'll update the list. Feel free to let us know what deck you are on - or even a cabin number if you are comfortable sharing that info.

I have never participated in a FE - but if someone wants to coordinate that, I'm sure our fellow cruisers would have fun with it.

Also, I'm curious if anyone is interested in doing a DisMeet. I've never coordinated one before, but would be willing to try if that's what you want.

I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and I look forward to getting to know everyone as we prepare for our Dream cruise.

[Curtis McCrea]

Who will be sailing with us? DH and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary on this cruise. We are actually sailing back-to-back 9/8 and 9/11. Can't wait!!!:cool1:

Here's the list of everyone coming so far...if you want me to add, delete or change any of your info, let me know. I will add to this list as people join our thread. Welcome aboard everyone!

Mickeymedic and DH – deck 10 – B2B (9/8 and 9/11)
Eeyore1928 – B2B (9/4 and 9/8)
ClarabelleCowFan, DD13 and DD17 – B2B (9/8 and 9/11)
Curtis McCrea – deck 2 – are you still with us?Smileneyes – B2B
Pbbtlchhk and best friend – deck 7
Travelgirl06 and DH
ChocolateTrish, DH, DS12 and DD9
Oakiex4 and DH – deck 6

No, sorry -- we've cancelled. :sad2:

[mickeymedic]

No, sorry -- we've cancelled. :sad2:

Sorry to hear that.

[Curtis McCrea]

We hope you guys have a great cruise, however! :)

[mickeymedic]

Thanks! Did you at least get to rebook for a different date?

[Curtis McCrea]

We've actually booked a completely different line -- Carnival -- for 5 Months later.

[mickeymedic]

Well that ought to be fun. You'll have to let us know how you like Carnival. Where are you cruising to?

[Curtis McCrea]

We cruise to Bahamas. This is our 2nd Carnival cruise, and 2nd cruise overall.

Hope I see Dream in Nassau. :)

[mickeymedic]

I'm sure you'll have an awesome time.

[HFC1969]

Hello fello Disney Cruisers...

We booked this one on the :santa:pirate: to see the Dream... :thumbsup2

Love Atlantis.. can't wait to do the water park with the kids. :banana:

Not sure what our cabin is..

Our FE on the Christmas Cruise included 72... :eek: I worked off dinner that night.. :rolleyes1

[madmouse91]

Just thought I'd say hi.

Me and my friend are booked in on this cruise. Cat 5D on deck 6.

It's my ninth cruise and my friend's first. We're so excited.

[mickeymedic]

Hello fello Disney Cruisers...

We booked this one on the :santa:pirate: to see the Dream... :thumbsup2

Love Atlantis.. can't wait to do the water park with the kids. :banana:

Not sure what our cabin is..

Our FE on the Christmas Cruise included 72... :eek: I worked off dinner that night.. :rolleyes1

Just thought I'd say hi.

Me and my friend are booked in on this cruise. Cat 5D on deck 6.

It's my ninth cruise and my friend's first. We're so excited.

Welcome Aboard! :welcome:

[mickeymedic]

So, everyone. What are you looking forward to most on the new Disney Dream?

For me, in no particular order: The Aquaduck, the adult pool and the Enchanted Garden dining room.

OK...who's next?

[RweTHEREyet]

We are! We are doing 9/4 and the 9/8 b2b! They are such great deals right now!!!!!:cool1::cool1::cool1:

Late in joining this thread, but we are doing 9/4 and 9/8 b2b also. Well, let me say we have it booked and are definitely doing the 9/4 and probably the 9/8. This will be the first b2b for us. We have had the 9/4 booked for a while, and just recently booked the 9/8 as we were able to keep the same cabin.

Talk about a good deal, my good friend is sailing in the same cabin during spring break and paying $600 more than we are for the 9/4.

[RweTHEREyet]

So, everyone. What are you looking forward to most on the new Disney Dream?

For me, in no particular order: The Aquaduck, the adult pool and the Enchanted Garden dining room.

OK...who's next?

I am looking forward to the fact that it is new, a different cabin interior, some new dining options, The Aquaduck, a refrigerator in the cabin, and I guess I could go on and on. The more I read about the Dream, the more stuff I find out that I didn't expect, like not having to put your card in the door to open it, and having to leave a key in the slot to have your lights, etc. stay on. (we experienced this in China, and it is a great idea).

[oakiex4]

For us, it will be our 3rd Disney Cruise, yet our first Dream...AND...we are doing this one WITHOUT THE KIDS!!! Shhh...we haven't told them yet...OOPS :) We are looking forward to enjoying the adult atmosphere of the boat. I have yet to step foot in the adult pool! :) So, we are excited about everything! I need to look up some of the new features to really get an idea of what to expect! :) Happy cruising!

[HFC1969]

:worship:WITHOUT THE KIDS!!!!


Lucky!!!! :cool2:

[mickeymedic]

Late in joining this thread, but we are doing 9/4 and 9/8 b2b also. Well, let me say we have it booked and are definitely doing the 9/4 and probably the 9/8. This will be the first b2b for us. We have had the 9/4 booked for a while, and just recently booked the 9/8 as we were able to keep the same cabin.

Talk about a good deal, my good friend is sailing in the same cabin during spring break and paying $600 more than we are for the 9/4.

Welcome RweTHEREyet! Glad to have you cruising with us.

[mickeymedic]

I am looking forward to the fact that it is new, a different cabin interior, some new dining options, The Aquaduck, a refrigerator in the cabin, and I guess I could go on and on. The more I read about the Dream, the more stuff I find out that I didn't expect, like not having to put your card in the door to open it, and having to leave a key in the slot to have your lights, etc. stay on. (we experienced this in China, and it is a great idea).

This ought to be interesting. I think it's a great idea to save on power...and very well might be a good reminder to not leave the room without a key card. DH and I did this once on our last cruise. The girl at the service desk got quite a chuckle when we sheepishly explained that we had locked ourselves out of our room.

[dennismcneely]

Hi everyone! Other family reporting in!! Me, DW and DD who will be 9 (she would say 9 1/2) :lmao: when we sail. We are doing B2B (9/8-9/11):woohoo: and this one will be our first leg. These will make our 3rd & 4th Disney cruises so far and, of course, our first one on the Dream.

Will be staying at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside for 10 days after our cruise, we stayed at POR for the first time in August/Sept 2010 and loved it, Actually, It's become our new favorite!! Although we are US citizens we will be traveling from Madrid, Spain (been living here for many years)

Please count on us if you guys decide to do a Fish Extender Exchange, we have always done it on our previous cruises and it is always one of the highlights of our trip.

My family and I are all very excited and we look forward to getting to know you all!!!

Is it September yet? :)

Dennis

[HFC1969]

Hi everyone!


Ahoy! Welcome to the party.. :banana:

[mickeymedic]

Hi everyone! Other family reporting in!! Me, DW and DD who will be 9 (she would say 9 1/2) :lmao: when we sail. We are doing B2B (9/8-9/11):woohoo: and this one will be our first leg. These will make our 3rd & 4th Disney cruises so far and, of course, our first one on the Dream.

Will be staying at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside for 10 days after our cruise, we stayed at POR for the first time in August/Sept 2010 and loved it, Actually, It's become our new favorite!! Although we are US citizens we will be traveling from Madrid, Spain (been living here for many years)

Please count on us if you guys decide to do a Fish Extender Exchange, we have always done it on our previous cruises and it is always one of the highlights of our trip.

My family and I are all very excited and we look forward to getting to know you all!!!

Is it September yet? :)

Dennis

Welcome! Glad you are joining us. Our favorite WDW resort is Port Orleans, too. September can't come soon enough!

[dennismcneely]

Thank you guys for the warm welcome, we re going to have a BLAST!! Mickeymedic, one of the things I love the most about the POR is to walk by the river from POR to POFQ, I usually go running on that same sidewalk early in the morning, this year actually we have booked a river view room :woohoo:

Dennis

[mickeymedic]

I love walking the paths throughout POR. The landscaping is gorgeous. And, even when the resort is full it never feels crowded. The path between POR and FQ is nice - but I've only walked it a few times. DH and I love the boat ride to DTD.

[dennismcneely]

I love walking the paths throughout POR. The landscaping is gorgeous. And, even when the resort is full it never feels crowded. The path between POR and FQ is nice - but I've only walked it a few times. DH and I love the boat ride to DTD.

OH! I LOVE the boat ride to Downtown Disney as well!! It always makes me want to stay at the Tree House Villas :)

Dennis

[mickeymedic]

OH! I LOVE the boat ride to Downtown Disney as well!! It always makes me want to stay at the Tree House Villas :)

Dennis

Yes! The Treehouse Villas. I was soooo sad when the treehouses were sitting there empty. Then they converted them to CM housing and I thought - for sure - we'd never ever get to stay in one. So I was incredibly excited when I found out they were converting them to DVC. Unfortunately they are soooo expensive to rent per night that it is still unlikely I will ever get to stay in one. But, at least now it is possible.

[RweTHEREyet]

We are doing B2B, with the first leg of the cruise starting 9/4 and the second is the 9/8 sailing. I think I mentioned that before.

Should I tell you that we are spending the two nights prior to the 9/4 cruise at the Treehouse Villas? We have not stayed there before, but we wanted to check them out and this was a good chance for us to do so.

So, this will be a trip of several firsts for us:

First time at the TreeHouse Villas
First time on the Dream
First time to do B2B cruises

[mickeymedic]

We are doing B2B, with the first leg of the cruise starting 9/4 and the second is the 9/8 sailing. I think I mentioned that before.

Should I tell you that we are spending the two nights prior to the 9/4 cruise at the Treehouse Villas? We have not stayed there before, but we wanted to check them out and this was a good chance for us to do so.

So, this will be a trip of several firsts for us:

First time at the TreeHouse Villas
First time on the Dream
First time to do B2B cruises

Please take lots of pictures of the Treehouse Villas..and share them with your fellow DisCruisers.

[RweTHEREyet]

Please take lots of pictures of the Treehouse Villas..and share them with your fellow DisCruisers.

I will be glad to. My DH is an avid photographer, so I am sure we will have lots of them.

Hope everyone enjoys their Super Bowl Sunday. Not a big football fan myself, but I love the commercials. :)

[Roadweaver]

Hello everyone,
I just got off the Dream with my DD celebrating my birthday. We booked the Fantasy for her birthday 4/14/12 Western Caribbean and for December 1 this year for her and her DH to take his parents. We did this without telling him before we left. We had not planned to but the deals were too good to turn down. We were afraid that he would get upset since the cruise we took 5 years ago, we came back DVC members. I told her that he will never let us go on vacation without him again. It turned out he thought the trips were a great idea.

On the way home, I realized that my daughter will make gold before me because she has one trip more. They honeymooned on the Magic. I booked the 9/8 trip, called my best friend and told her that we were taking a short cruise. She has never cruised. I also told her that we would spend a day or two at Epcot before coming home. She has never been to WDW. I am hoping that I can convert her so that I can get a travel partner. It has been costing me a fortune to cruise by myself.

Looking forward to meeting and getting to know all of you.
:yay:

[mickeymedic]

Hello everyone,
I just got off the Dream with my DD celebrating my birthday. We booked the Fantasy for her birthday 4/14/12 Western Caribbean and for December 1 this year for her and her DH to take his parents. We did this without telling him before we left. We had not planned to but the deals were too good to turn down. We were afraid that he would get upset since the cruise we took 5 years ago, we came back DVC members. I told her that he will never let us go on vacation without him again. It turned out he thought the trips were a great idea.

On the way home, I realized that my daughter will make gold before me because she has one trip more. They honeymooned on the Magic. I booked the 9/8 trip, called my best friend and told her that we were taking a short cruise. She has never cruised. I also told her that we would spend a day or two at Epcot before coming home. She has never been to WDW. I am hoping that I can convert her so that I can get a travel partner. It has been costing me a fortune to cruise by myself.

Looking forward to meeting and getting to know all of you.
:yay:

Welcome! Glad to have you joining us.

[mickeymedic]

Roadweaver, tell us about the Dream! I'm sure we are all are dying to hear the details. What did you think of the Quiet Cove pool? The Aquaduck? The restaurants?

[RweTHEREyet]

Hello everyone,
I just got off the Dream with my DD celebrating my birthday. We booked the Fantasy for her birthday 4/14/12 Western Caribbean and for December 1 this year for her and her DH to take his parents. We did this without telling him before we left. We had not planned to but the deals were too good to turn down. We were afraid that he would get upset since the cruise we took 5 years ago, we came back DVC members. I told her that he will never let us go on vacation without him again. It turned out he thought the trips were a great idea.

On the way home, I realized that my daughter will make gold before me because she has one trip more. They honeymooned on the Magic. I booked the 9/8 trip, called my best friend and told her that we were taking a short cruise. She has never cruised. I also told her that we would spend a day or two at Epcot before coming home. She has never been to WDW. I am hoping that I can convert her so that I can get a travel partner. It has been costing me a fortune to cruise by myself.

Looking forward to meeting and getting to know all of you.
:yay:

Wow, your friends' first time to WDW and first time to cruise. She is going to be on :cloud9: And how exciting for you to see both of these events thru her eyes.

And yes, we would love to hear anything you have to share about the Dream, good or bad. There has been a lot negative said and then some Dream cruisers who thought everything was just perfect. :confused3

What cabin category did you have? For you to book more sailings on the Dream, you must have found things to your liking.

[Roadweaver]

Roadweaver, tell us about the Dream! I'm sure we are all are dying to hear the details. What did you think of the Quiet Cove pool? The Aquaduck? The restaurants?


I do not know where to start. My daughter and I must have said WOW so much you would think that we did not know anything else. The atrium is so elegant and large.

The Quiet Cove pool is small. It is more a place to wade up to the bar or hang your feet in the water and meet people. You can not swim. There was a band playing there a few times we stopped by. We did not find the Quiet Cove very quiet so we did not hang around when there was a lot of people and the band. It was a very pretty area with lots of comfortable sitting. Quiet Cove pool is next to the Quiet Cove cafe. What we liked was deck 12 which is just above the Quiet Cove area. It was quiet and was a perfect place to lounge and sun bath if you liked.

The Quiet Cove cafe is not really smaller as I have been reading, what has happened is that they took out the computers and so that area is not there. Still cozy.

I did not get on the Aquaduck. Mainly, because everyone that got off said that it was cold. It takes very little to make me sick so I did not want to ruin my trip. I heard that everyone loved it that got on.

Restaurants-oh my.....Royal Palace, do you want to be a princess or prince, then this is the place for you. Princesses walk through, it is so beautiful, the waiters dressed like royal attendants. It is so pretty.

Enchanted Garden---it felt like we were in a conservatory with the petal lights and the ceiling. The only thing I wish is that the lights that were on the side were dimmed. They were so bright that I could not tell that the time of day had changed. Hope that they fix that. Otherwise just amazing.

We had Animated Palatte twice, the first time was on Pirate Night so we did not get the show. The second night was so much fun, it feels like you or in the animators studio. The lights dim so that it makes you feel that you are underwater and everything turned bluer. The interaction with the characters on the screen was hilarious. This was the best food.

Palos was fantastic as ever. We went to brunch. What I liked is that now the buffet is in the back out of the way in its own little room. More of the sitting is facing the water. I think it was more elegant looking. I will try to post a few pictures so you can see

I have been referring everyone to this thread because his report is right on the money.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2650524

[mickeymedic]

Thanks so much for all the info! I can't wait until I get to explore the Dream for myself in September.

[Roadweaver]

Looks like our verandah room is on deck 6 by the elevator to Cabana's.
We had no noise at all on deck 8 by the elevator so this should be the same.
Booked the other cruises we plan while on board but this one I booked when we got home thru Dreams Unlimited. Did not get the 10% room discount but did get the $100 obc.

Looking forward to this break.

[tstobb]

Just booked today! It will just be DW and myself for our 22nd anniversary (on the 9th)! Our 1st DCL cruise was for our 10th anniversary on the inagural season of the Wonder. Leaving the kids home for this one and it will be our 8th DCL cruise :thumbsup2.
Driving up from SW Florida the day before but haven't decided where we're staying yet. The Raddison is soooo convenient and close but we're also thinking of the Hard Rock in Tampa or on property (Poly would be a nice start to the trip!)

[mickeymedic]

Welcome tstobb! Glad you will be joining us.

[Roadweaver]

I was wondering if someone could tell me the benefit of a b2b rather than taking a 7day. Is it cheaper somehow? or what?

[RweTHEREyet]

Well, I think right now, everyone wants to experience the Dream, and since the Dream only does 3 and 4 night, then the only way to get in a longer cruise is to do a b2b. Also, for me, I really want some time on the ship when it is not extremely crowded to take pictures and do some things without lines, like riding the Aquaduck when it first opens, soaking up some sun around an uncrowded pool and watching the hustle and bustle on shore while we relax.

[mickeymedic]

Well, I think right now, everyone wants to experience the Dream, and since the Dream only does 3 and 4 night, then the only way to get in a longer cruise is to do a b2b. Also, for me, I really want some time on the ship when it is not extremely crowded to take pictures and do some things without lines, like riding the Aquaduck when it first opens, soaking up some sun around an uncrowded pool and watching the hustle and bustle on shore while we relax.

This was our thought, too. We did a 7-night for our 5 year anniversary and wanted to do a 7-night on the Dream for our 10 year anniversary. Since the Dream is only doing 3/4 night, our only way to sail on the Dream for 7 nights is by doing B2B. I'm also looking forward to checking out some of the clubs and night time entertainment that we have skipped in the past due to not wanting to miss the main shows. And, like RweTHEREyet, we are looking forward to being on the ship when it is nearly empty on our port day.

[Roadweaver]

Thank you for getting back to me about b2b cruising. My daughter and I plan on taking a cruise in December, we booked a four day while on board the Dream for my birthday. We were wondering if I should book a 3 day while I was on board in September.

I never thought of what you have said. I will talk to my daughter about this.

[tstobb]

Thanks for the welcome - looking forward to meeting fellow DisBoarders!

We're also in a 5D on deck 6 (6036) - sounds like a few of us there :thumbsup2

Add us to the FE list too please if someone's keeping track :fish:

Our 1st on the Dream so I think we'll skip Palo - wish they did a brunch on the 3 day :confused3

Building 14 at POR is our favorite - so convenient and has a "back way" to the bus stop :goodvibes

[mickeymedic]

We really enjoy staying in the mansions at POR. Magnolia Terrace is our favorite.

OK - regarding FE exchange...I have never done one before. So, I need a little help from those of you who have FE experience. It looks like a bunch of cruisers are interested in doing a FE. So I say lets do it! Who's in? And who's going to help me...or at least tell me what needs to be done to coordinate it? Thanks!

[Smileneyes]

We really enjoy staying in the mansions at POR. Magnolia Terrace is our favorite.

OK - regarding FE exchange...I have never done one before. So, I need a little help from those of you who have FE experience. It looks like a bunch of cruisers are interested in doing a FE. So I say lets do it! Who's in? And who's going to help me...or at least tell me what needs to be done to coordinate it? Thanks!

Hi! We haven't made a final decision yet on the FE (although we're leaning in that direction). However, I'm the unofficial "fish in charge" for our Alaska cruise in June. I will be happy to help you in any way I can.

What I have been doing is adding the FE list to my OP (you could probably use the list you have already going, just by adding "FE" to each person participating.

Because some people are reticent about publicly posting their stateroom or e-mail addresses, I've had them send me PM's with this info, and I'm keeping an Excel spreadsheet for the Alaska cruisers, which I will e-mail to them around the deadline date for participation. That date is totally up to everyone participating on this cruise, I believe. Note that the spreadsheet isn't required, but I found it very helpful in organizing two previous FE's.

In the end, since it's a volunteer position, I'd recommend to do what works best for you. If you want the spreadsheet template that I'm using for our June sailing, please let me know.

Thanks,
Drew

[RweTHEREyet]

Thank you for getting back to me about b2b cruising. My daughter and I plan on taking a cruise in December, we booked a four day while on board the Dream for my birthday. We were wondering if I should book a 3 day while I was on board in September.

I never thought of what you have said. I will talk to my daughter about this.

Another thought is to go ahead and book your December cruise now. Sometimes when you book far enough in advance, it is cheaper than booking on board with the credits for a cruise that is that close in time. I am not up on the cancellation timeframe enought to figure out if you could cancel a December cruise in September, if it did in fact turn out to be cheaper to do it then?

[RweTHEREyet]

We really enjoy staying in the mansions at POR. Magnolia Terrace is our favorite.

OK - regarding FE exchange...I have never done one before. So, I need a little help from those of you who have FE experience. It looks like a bunch of cruisers are interested in doing a FE. So I say lets do it! Who's in? And who's going to help me...or at least tell me what needs to be done to coordinate it? Thanks!


I am a potential FE participant. The last one I was in had so many people it was overwhelming to me in the planning and in the delivery. I imagine with the Dream being so huge, the time involved to deliver to everyone is something to think about.

I had not posted before, but our cabin is a 5C, and I think we are on Deck 7, right above the lifeboats.

[Roadweaver]

Another thought is to go ahead and book your December cruise now. Sometimes when you book far enough in advance, it is cheaper than booking on board with the credits for a cruise that is that close in time. I am not up on the cancellation timeframe enought to figure out if you could cancel a December cruise in September, if it did in fact turn out to be cheaper to do it then?

Thanks, I will book the three day while we are on the this cruise.

[Roadweaver]

We really enjoy staying in the mansions at POR. Magnolia Terrace is our favorite.

OK - regarding FE exchange...I have never done one before. So, I need a little help from those of you who have FE experience. It looks like a bunch of cruisers are interested in doing a FE. So I say lets do it! Who's in? And who's going to help me...or at least tell me what needs to be done to coordinate it? Thanks!

I am interested in an FE exchange. I have only done one. I wanted to do it because I had looked at the great things that was made in previous ones. My daughter I did receive some handmade picture frames, bookmarks, cd's, crocheted Wave phone holders and a few other great things from 3 of the FE exchangers but everyone else just filled our FE with penny candy. Since I am a diabetic, I could not eat any of it. If it is decided that we are going to do the FE exchange, would I be able to indicate that Susan and I are diabetics and neither of us have grandchildren?

[mickeymedic]

I am interested in an FE exchange. I have only done one. I wanted to do it because I had looked at the great things that was made in previous ones. My daughter I did receive some handmade picture frames, bookmarks, cd's, crocheted Wave phone holders and a few other great things from 3 of the FE exchangers but everyone else just filled our FE with penny candy. Since I am a diabetic, I could not eat any of it. If it is decided that we are going to do the FE exchange, would I be able to indicate that Susan and I are diabetics and neither of us have grandchildren?

I don't see why not. This will be my first FE. But since it looks like we will be a pretty small group, I don't see the harm in adding some special notes.

[mickeymedic]

FE Information:

Here we go. The FE sounds like a lot of fun...so lets do one for our cruise! If you would like to participate, please PM me with the following info:

Your stateroom number
List of who is in your party including ages and gender of children
Your email address
Any special notations you want me to make regarding your travel party

I will email the FE list to all the participants at a later date. (Someone help me here - how far in advance is an appropriate time to email the final list?) I am an FE newbie - so any advice or personal experiences you want to share would be welcomed!

I'm looking forward to cruising with all of you! :cheer2:

[dennismcneely]

Hi everyone!! As I said on my first post here, we would love to participate in the FE, we've done twice on our previous cruises and was always fun. Mickeymedic, Thanks so much for taking care of the list of participants :thumbsup2, I will be sending you our info ASAP.

Hope everyone is having a great week so far!

Dennis

[ChocolateTrish]

FE Information:

Here we go. The FE sounds like a lot of fun...so lets do one for our cruise! If you would like to participate, please PM me with the following info:

Your stateroom number
List of who is in your party including ages and gender of children
Your email address
Any special notations you want me to make regarding your travel party

I will email the FE list to all the participants at a later date. (Someone help me here - how far in advance is an appropriate time to email the final list?) I am an FE newbie - so any advice or personal experiences you want to share would be welcomed!

I'm looking forward to cruising with all of you! :cheer2:

Hi

We would love to take part in the fish extender ... our children would love it!!! But Im not 100% sure how it works???? Do we buy something for everyone that participates in the FE list??? Do we keep it small and relevant to our home town of Liverpool, UK??? What special notations are u talking about ??? give me an idea what i would need to tell u???

As u can tell we have never cruised before and we are sooooooooo excited to be going onboard the Dream in September!!!! Oh do we leave the fish extender thing on the door handle outside our room all the time that we are cruising or just at a certain time during the cruise??? Do we all deliver our goodies at the same time????

Thanks for all the help xxxxx

[mickeymedic]

Hi

We would love to take part in the fish extender ... our children would love it!!! But Im not 100% sure how it works???? Do we buy something for everyone that participates in the FE list??? Do we keep it small and relevant to our home town of Liverpool, UK??? What special notations are u talking about ??? give me an idea what i would need to tell u???

As u can tell we have never cruised before and we are sooooooooo excited to be going onboard the Dream in September!!!! Oh do we leave the fish extender thing on the door handle outside our room all the time that we are cruising or just at a certain time during the cruise??? Do we all deliver our goodies at the same time????

Thanks for all the help xxxxx

Hi Trish!

This is my first FE, too. For starters, go to the DCL FAQ thread that is a "sticky" at the top of the Cruise Board. There are a few threads linked through there describing the basics of FE.

From what I can tell (and everyone - please feel free to add or correct my info) you can either do a small goody bag per cabin, or you can do something small for each cruiser. When I send out the final FE list, you will be able to see how many cruisers are in each room.

You will hang your Fish Extender on your Fish outside your room the first day of the cruise and leave it there for the duration of the cruise. At a time of your choosing, you will distribute your FE gifts to your fellow cruisers. There is no set day or time. So, you will also receive gifts from your fellow cruisers throughout the cruise. Someone somewhere on here described it as kind of like a secret santa for disers.

The gift you give can be anything you want. There are lots of threads where people share pictures of what they gave and/or what they got. Some people put a lot of time and effort into their gifts. But please don't feel like you have to go completely overboard. We do this as a simple fun exchange. We don't want to leave anyone out just because some of us are less artistically talented or creative than others.

As far as special notes - someone asked me to note that she and her friend are both Diabetics. I plan to note that I am severly allergic to Latex (rubber bands, balloons, etc can cause problems.) Others have shared with me their child's favorite character. Again - there are no hard and fast rules.

I hope you will join us in our FE!

[madmouse91]

Thought I'd reintroduce myself as only posted quickly before.

I'm Kerry, I'm twenty and this will be my ninth cruise and first time on the Dream. We are spending 5 days before our cruise in WDW, and then we're heading back after. We're travelling in a group of 6 to WDW (Me, mum, dad, best friend, sister, sister's boyfriend) but just me and my friend are coming on the ship. She has never been on a cruise before so we're really excited.

We're on Deck 6 midship (category 5D) with early seating and the 9pm show. So excited! Wish it would just hurry up now!

[dennismcneely]

Thought I'd reintroduce myself as only posted quickly before.

I'm Kerry, I'm twenty and this will be my ninth cruise and first time on the Dream. We are spending 5 days before our cruise in WDW, and then we're heading back after. We're travelling in a group of 6 to WDW (Me, mum, dad, best friend, sister, sister's boyfriend) but just me and my friend are coming on the ship. She has never been on a cruise before so we're really excited.

We're on Deck 6 midship (category 5D) with early seating and the 9pm show. So excited! Wish it would just hurry up now!


Welcome back Kerry! 9 cruises at the age of 20??? WOW! That's SO awesome!! So your friend is a first timer, Right? She is gonna love it!

It will be a pleasure to sail with you and your friend.

Dennis

[mickeymedic]

Thought I'd reintroduce myself as only posted quickly before.

I'm Kerry, I'm twenty and this will be my ninth cruise and first time on the Dream. We are spending 5 days before our cruise in WDW, and then we're heading back after. We're travelling in a group of 6 to WDW (Me, mum, dad, best friend, sister, sister's boyfriend) but just me and my friend are coming on the ship. She has never been on a cruise before so we're really excited.

We're on Deck 6 midship (category 5D) with early seating and the 9pm show. So excited! Wish it would just hurry up now!

Welcome, Kerry! Glad you will be sailing with us. :cool2:

[madmouse91]

Welcome back Kerry! 9 cruises at the age of 20??? WOW! That's SO awesome!! So your friend is a first timer, Right? She is gonna love it!

It will be a pleasure to sail with you and your friend.

Dennis

Yes I have been incredibly lucky :) It is her first time on any ship so she's really excited! I can't wait for her to experience the dining, the shows, the islands!

Welcome, Kerry! Glad you will be sailing with us. :cool2:

Hi! I can't wait!

[Roadweaver]

Yes I have been incredibly lucky :) It is her first time on any ship so she's really excited! I can't wait for her to experience the dining, the shows, the islands!



Hi! I can't wait!


Looks like there will be several first on this cruise. This will be my friend's first cruise as well, and first time going to WDW. We are going to the park after the cruise. Since her husband does not like to travel, I am hoping that I can get her hooked on Disney and when ever I need a cruise fix, she will want to come. Just cost to much to travel solo.

[Roadweaver]

I was wondering if anyone has an idea of how we can recognize each other.

On the cruise I just took on the Dream, we were to wear these green rubber wrist bands that we brought from one of the Disboard members. One problem, unless you were right up on the person, you could not be seen in the crowd. We were suppose to meet at the Donald pool at 3pm to say hello. After we got back, almost everyone on the Disboard meet forum for our cruise said that they were there but could not find anyone. This was a half filled ship, I would hate to see the crowd if the ship was full.

I did notice that someone had on a green lanyard that had "Disboard" on it. I did not see anyone else with it and wondered if it was from a different cruise.

[tstobb]

I was wondering if anyone has an idea of how we can recognize each other.

Shouldn't be too hard to find me - I'll be the one dancing like a loon at the sailaway party
http://www.thedumboride.com/23736/images/8e3.jpg

Partying like a pirate
http://www.thedumboride.com/23736/images/m8h.jpg

Having a formal Mickey Bar
http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/45990/1050811141040200269S500x500Q85.jpg (http://family.webshots.com/photo/1050811141040200269YESIeO)

...and not minding that I just rolled out of a hammock because I'm in paradise on Castaway Cay!
http://www.thedumboride.com/23736/images/zp0.jpg

Did I mention we have a tradition to stand out at the lifeboat drill? :lmao:

[mickeymedic]

Great pictures, tstobb! It looks like we have a real character in our group!

It's such short cruise - but does anyone want to try to do a Dismeet? Suggestions for place and time are welcome. I'd love to meet all y'all.

[Roadweaver]

Great pictures, tstobb! It looks like we have a real character in our group!

It's such short cruise - but does anyone want to try to do a Dismeet? Suggestions for place and time are welcome. I'd love to meet all y'all.

A good place is in front of Nemos Reef. If we do it before the drill like 3pm, we would not miss anything. This is only a suggestion.

[ChocolateTrish]

Hi Trish!

This is my first FE, too. For starters, go to the DCL FAQ thread that is a "sticky" at the top of the Cruise Board. There are a few threads linked through there describing the basics of FE.

From what I can tell (and everyone - please feel free to add or correct my info) you can either do a small goody bag per cabin, or you can do something small for each cruiser. When I send out the final FE list, you will be able to see how many cruisers are in each room.

You will hang your Fish Extender on your Fish outside your room the first day of the cruise and leave it there for the duration of the cruise. At a time of your choosing, you will distribute your FE gifts to your fellow cruisers. There is no set day or time. So, you will also receive gifts from your fellow cruisers throughout the cruise. Someone somewhere on here described it as kind of like a secret santa for disers.

The gift you give can be anything you want. There are lots of threads where people share pictures of what they gave and/or what they got. Some people put a lot of time and effort into their gifts. But please don't feel like you have to go completely overboard. We do this as a simple fun exchange. We don't want to leave anyone out just because some of us are less artistically talented or creative than others.

As far as special notes - someone asked me to note that she and her friend are both Diabetics. I plan to note that I am severly allergic to Latex (rubber bands, balloons, etc can cause problems.) Others have shared with me their child's favorite character. Again - there are no hard and fast rules.

I hope you will join us in our FE!

Hiya ....... We will definately be joining the FE!!!! Ive been and bought some fabric and bits today and started putting together a home made FE ... its looking really good and am really pleased with it so put our name down ... I am really looking forward to it and the kids are really excited!!! I will PM u with our details xx

We are soooooooooo excited !!!! Cant wait to go!!!

Trish x

[mickeymedic]

A good place is in front of Nemos Reef. If we do it before the drill like 3pm, we would not miss anything. This is only a suggestion.

Sounds good to me! I'm certainly open to other suggestions, but this sounds like it would work!

[mickeymedic]

Hiya ....... We will definately be joining the FE!!!! Ive been and bought some fabric and bits today and started putting together a home made FE ... its looking really good and am really pleased with it so put our name down ... I am really looking forward to it and the kids are really excited!!! I will PM u with our details xx

We are soooooooooo excited !!!! Cant wait to go!!!

Trish x

I might just have to get the creative juices flowing and make a homemade FE. I think this is going to be a lot of fun.

[tstobb]

It looks like we have a real character in our group!

Moi? Never! I blame my DW for providing me with the beer! Actually, we have another tradition when we do any trip Disney related. We play trivia leading up to the trip and the winner gets to choose what we do 1st. I won and the 1st thing was "Get Daddy a beer" :thumbsup2

http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/10832/1050809144040200269S500x500Q85.jpg (http://family.webshots.com/photo/1050809144040200269IoKqPn)

Just hoping the have the beer mug program available on the Dream by September!

We are looking forward to meeting everyone as well party:

We like to board early and head up to the buffet, grab a table outside and watch everyone else arriving. Since this is a new ship for us, we'll probably do more wandering than usual before the sailaway.

We've done the FE before and items ranged from custom CDs to pencils to pirate duckies :)

[ChocolateTrish]

I might just have to get the creative juices flowing and make a homemade FE. I think this is going to be a lot of fun.

Oh definately ... have a go ... its not too difficult !!!

Ive been looking for some gifts to put into the other FE`s but i just havent got a clue so ........ Is there anything that is a popular gift ??? ... give me some ideas .... We are from Liverpool, UK if that helps!!!

Also Im not sure if my PM`s are getting through so could u let meknow that u have got my message yesterday please ... I was giving all our details.

Thanks Trish xxxxx

[Roadweaver]

I might just have to get the creative juices flowing and make a homemade FE. I think this is going to be a lot of fun.

Homemade FE's is the reason I wanted to get in this, love seeing everyones creativity. In the only FE that I was in, I received a picture frame that had been painted by the children and decorated, a lady even crocheted Wave Phone Holders for everyone.

[mickeymedic]

Oh definately ... have a go ... its not too difficult !!!

Ive been looking for some gifts to put into the other FE`s but i just havent got a clue so ........ Is there anything that is a popular gift ??? ... give me some ideas .... We are from Liverpool, UK if that helps!!!

Also Im not sure if my PM`s are getting through so could u let meknow that u have got my message yesterday please ... I was giving all our details.

Thanks Trish xxxxx

It looks like your PMs aren't getting through. I'll send you a PM with my email - let me know if you don't receive it.

[ChocolateTrish]

It looks like your PMs aren't getting through. I'll send you a PM with my email - let me know if you don't receive it.

thanks ... i will go and check my messages xxxx

[mickeymedic]

I am starting to consider the possibility of renting a cabana at Serenity Bay on Castaway Cay. But the $400 price tag is a little (OK -a lot) out of our budget. So, I was thinking it wouldn't be so bad if we shared the cabana and split the cost with 2-4 other adults. I know we can't even try to reserve one until we board - so there is no guarantee that we would even get a cabana. But, is there anyone else who might be interested in sharing a cabana?

[tstobb]

I am starting to consider the possibility of renting a cabana at Serenity Bay on Castaway Cay. But the $400 price tag is a little (OK -a lot) out of our budget. So, I was thinking it wouldn't be so bad if we shared the cabana and split the cost with 2-4 other adults. I know we can't even try to reserve one until we board - so there is no guarantee that we would even get a cabana. But, is there anyone else who might be interested in sharing a cabana?

We were pondering the same thing. There's a thread here about the cabanas vs massage package:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=39995028#post39995028

[mickeymedic]

Ooooh. Choices. I think we're still leaning towards the cabana...actually I should say that "I" am still leaning towards the cabana. DH still thinks it is ridiculous to spend several hundred dollars for a hut. However, I'm thinking I can probably sway him if we are splitting the cost with others. Also, since I have to limit my exposure to the sun, it would be a great way for us to get to actually spend the whole day at Castaway Cay instead of retreating back to the ship after a couple of hours.

[Roadweaver]

Ooooh. Choices. I think we're still leaning towards the cabana...actually I should say that "I" am still leaning towards the cabana. DH still thinks it is ridiculous to spend several hundred dollars for a hut. However, I'm thinking I can probably sway him if we are splitting the cost with others. Also, since I have to limit my exposure to the sun, it would be a great way for us to get to actually spend the whole day at Castaway Cay instead of retreating back to the ship after a couple of hours.

Don't forget, all non-motorized things are included in the price, i.e. the bicycles.
Also snacks are included and will be refilled if you need them.

[mickeymedic]

Don't forget, all non-motorized things are included in the price, i.e. the bicycles.
Also snacks are included and will be refilled if you need them.

Very good points!

[MikellaCinderella]

Hi everyone! My youngest daughter (age 6) and I will be joining you on this cruise! This will be my 7th Disney cruise, but 1st on the Dream! Super excited to check out the Dream! All of our previous cruises were 7 nights, except one 4 night...and I swore I'd never book less than a 7 night again. It just seems like once you get settled in, you are getting right back off the ship. Anyways, here I am booking a 3 nighter. LOL! I just HAVE to check out the Dream...and can't stand waiting until 2012 to sail the Fantasy 7 night itineraries! We will all sail as a family again in 2012 on the Fantasy. I will probably book that trip while onboard the Dream in Sept! My older two children (son- 16 and daughter 13) didn't really care about taking this short cruise, so it's just the little one and I! Although a seasoned DisCruiser, this will be our first stateroom with a balcony! Woo hoo!

We would love to join in on the FE's! Haven't gotten a chance to participate in them yet. Our last cruise was 02/2009 and hadn't even heard of them at that point. This will be fun! Mickeymedic- I will send you a PM!

[mickeymedic]

Hi everyone! My youngest daughter (age 6) and I will be joining you on this cruise! This will be my 7th Disney cruise, but 1st on the Dream! Super excited to check out the Dream! All of our previous cruises were 7 nights, except one 4 night...and I swore I'd never book less than a 7 night again. It just seems like once you get settled in, you are getting right back off the ship. Anyways, here I am booking a 3 nighter. LOL! I just HAVE to check out the Dream...and can't stand waiting until 2012 to sail the Fantasy 7 night itineraries! We will all sail as a family again in 2012 on the Fantasy. I will probably book that trip while onboard the Dream in Sept! My older two children (son- 16 and daughter 13) didn't really care about taking this short cruise, so it's just the little one and I! Although a seasoned DisCruiser, this will be our first stateroom with a balcony! Woo hoo!

We would love to join in on the FE's! Haven't gotten a chance to participate in them yet. Our last cruise was 02/2009 and hadn't even heard of them at that point. This will be fun! Mickeymedic- I will send you a PM!

Welcome aboard! :cheer2:

[dennismcneely]

Hi everyone! My youngest daughter (age 6) and I will be joining you on this cruise!

Welcome to the party Amy party: SO good to have you and your DD sailing with us, the more people the more fun!! We are all going to have an amazing cruise!! :woohoo:

Is it September yet? :)

Dennis

[dizney-cruiser]

Who will be sailing with us?



I haven't been by in awhile!
I'm so happy to see we have some chatter going on!!

dizney-cruiser and sister - deck 5 B2B (9/4 and 9/8)

Now I need to get all caught up . . .

[mickeymedic]

I haven't been by in awhile!
I'm so happy to see we have some chatter going on!!

dizney-cruiser and sister - deck 5 B2B (9/4 and 9/8)

Now I need to get all caught up . . .

So glad you will be joining us! We have a great group forming up here. Welcome! pixiedust:

[dizney-cruiser]

I'm not too sure if I will join the FE or not. On our last cruise, it was so overwhelming! We had 34 staterooms to exchange with! I guess I had originally thought that would be broken down into smaller groups, but everyone seemed to like the big group.

Here is the little tutorial I had put together for our last cruise:http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28549569&postcount=61

Just an FYI - were sailing over Halloween - which is why it is all in Orange/Black (not normally my favorite colors)

[mickeymedic]

I'm not too sure if I will join the FE or not. On our last cruise, it was so overwhelming! We had 34 staterooms to exchange with! I guess I had originally thought that would be broken down into smaller groups, but everyone seemed to like the big group.

Here is the little tutorial I had put together for our last cruise:http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28549569&postcount=61

Just an FYI - were sailing over Halloween - which is why it is all in Orange/Black (not normally my favorite colors)

Thanks so much for the tutorial. We have a bunch of first-timers...at least for the FE part of our adventure. So far we have only 4 staterooms participating in the FE. I hope we get a few more, but I'm kind of hoping it doesn't get too big.

[MikellaCinderella]

I'm not too sure if I will join the FE or not. On our last cruise, it was so overwhelming! We had 34 staterooms to exchange with! I guess I had originally thought that would be broken down into smaller groups, but everyone seemed to like the big group.

Here is the little tutorial I had put together for our last cruise:http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28549569&postcount=61

Just an FYI - were sailing over Halloween - which is why it is all in Orange/Black (not normally my favorite colors)

I really enjoyed looking at everyone's creativity! I've had my eyes on a few different FE designers on Etsy. I just can't decide exactly what I want to put on it yet! lol. If anyone is interested in links to some FE designers, just let me know! : )

[mickeymedic]

Hello everyone!

I don't know about you, but I am in desparate need of a vacation right now. I am happy to be Dreaming of our upcoming trip :lovestruc ...I just wish it wasn't so far away.

So, to help pass the time between now and September...and to help get everyone psyched for our trip, please post your favorite DCL photo. I'd get the ball started on this, but I am at work. When I get home tomorrow night I will post a pic.

Who else wants to share a favorite DCL memory?

[MikellaCinderella]

Hello everyone!

I don't know about you, but I am in desparate need of a vacation right now. I am happy to be Dreaming of our upcoming trip :lovestruc ...I just wish it wasn't so far away.

So, to help pass the time between now and September...and to help get everyone psyched for our trip, please post your favorite DCL photo. I'd get the ball started on this, but I am at work. When I get home tomorrow night I will post a pic.

Who else wants to share a favorite DCL memory?

Fun idea! But....omg.....I have thousands of favorite DCL memories! lol! Here's one: On our Feb. '09 Western Carribean cruise aboard the Magic, my youngest daughter was chosen at the Tea Party with Alice and Mad Hatter, to be a part of the show! As Alice skipped into the room, she grabbed my daughter (who was 3 1/2 at the time) by the hand and led her up to the head table! She still talks about this special moment! Alice taught her how to drink tea "properly" and the Mad Hatter was silly as ever! Only 2 girls were chosen to participate, and my daughter was one of them. She felt sooo special!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DCL09/DSCF0214.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DCL09/DSCF0219.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DCL09/DSCF0226.jpg

[dennismcneely]

Great Idea! Love the photos you posted Amy! These are a few of my favorites, I thought I would post photos taken on both ships, Magic and Wonder. Hope you guys enjoy them.


What a great feeling to go through those doors!


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5485359240_1a8471c789_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9408184@N02/5485359240/)

Beautiful sunset from Mallory Square, Key West, FL

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5484778497_8055b95555_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9408184@N02/5484778497/)


Formal Night on the Magic

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5485374856_b52dc508d2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9408184@N02/5485374856/)

DD on semi-formal night on the Wonder

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5484766607_a60eab61a5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9408184@N02/5484766607/)

Beautiful Disney Magic docked in Cozumel, Mexico

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5485438064_338defcebf_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9408184@N02/5485438064/)
Dennis

[mickeymedic]

Amy and Dennis, thank you for your pictures and stories. :thumbsup2 The magic of Disney never gets old. I love reading about everyone elses memories and magical moments. And soon we will all be creating our own new Disney Dream memories.

[ChocolateTrish]

Sorry we cant post any favourite DCL pictures because this will be our very first cruise!!! :yay::yay::yay::yay:

and we are soooooooo excited!!! :yay::yay::yay::yay:

and loving looking at your photos so keep them coming!! :yay::yay::yay::yay:

Trish x

[tstobb]

Having trouble with favorite one too. Here are a few :)

http://www.thedumboride.com/23736/images/qpe.jpg

http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/10832/1050809144040200269S500x500Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/45353/1050811468040200269S500x500Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/46116/1050827077040200269S500x500Q85.jpg

[mickeymedic]

Having trouble with favorite one too. Here are a few :)


Thanks for sharing! And for those of you that are getting ready to embark on your first DCL adventure, feel free to share your favorite Disney magical experiences pictures and stories. Anything to get us all in the Disney state of mind.

I'm going to have to describe my favorite picture for now - DH is at work and I have no idea how to work the scanner...but its a cute story. So, you're just going to have to use your imagination for now:

My favorite character is the Main Cheese himself: Mickey! I absolutely love the Socerer Mickey costume. At this particular meet & greet/photo op, I had walked up to Sorcerer Mickey ahead of DH. He reached out and shook my hand as I approached him and made some jestures to indicate that he was happy to see me. Then DH joined us, we posed the usual pose and off we went. The next day we were checking out our pictures in Shutters and much to our delight the photographer had snapped a couple of candids as I was interacting with Mickey. The pictures were great! I fell in love with the picture of me shaking Mickey's hand and immediately told DH that we had to add that photo to our "keepers." Well, it turns out the DH loved the picture,too - but for a different reason. He thought it was hysterical. Why? Because due to the height difference between Mickey and me, it looks like Mickey is staring right at my chest! :rotfl: I can't look at that picture anymore with a straight face...but it's still one of my favorites.

[MikellaCinderella]

Here's one from semi-formal night aboard the Magic 02/2009....my kids and I!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DCL09/scan0011.jpg


....and here's formal night...same cruise.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DCL09/scan0013.jpg

[ChocolateTrish]

Here's one from semi-formal night aboard the Magic 02/2009....my kids and I!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DCL09/scan0011.jpg


....and here's formal night...same cruise.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DCL09/scan0013.jpg

Oh what lovely photos they are .... u all look so happy xxxxx

[madmouse91]

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhg2gz3SUG1qci7wmo1_500.jpg

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhg2j7Zfvd1qci7wmo1_500.jpg

My dad got really lucky on a 5 night in June and Minnie & Mickey saw him taking photos and posed for him! I edited the pictures a bit and love them.

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhg3acjnMH1qci7wmo1_500.jpg

He also took this one :)

http://i56.tinypic.com/15pqtr4.jpg

Me & my sister at the port in 2007

http://i55.tinypic.com/s2ee4z.jpg

Myself, my sister and friends on Pirate Night (Wonder, 2008)

[MikellaCinderella]

Let's go back a few years.......here are a few from our one and only cruise on the Wonder, Sept. 2003. (All the rest of our cruises have been on the Magic....Aka "Home away from home". lol)

This photo was on Tropicalifragilistic party night....which was replaced by the pirate night eventually. My youngest daughter wasn't born yet, but my son and daughter in this pic are now 16 and 13. Time flies!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DCL09/disneycruisesept03.jpg


Gotta love the Mickey pool/slide!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DCL09/DisneyTripSept2003047.jpg

Who can resist a little deck party dancin' with the characters?!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DCL09/DisneyTripSept2003061.jpg

[mickeymedic]

I'm loving everyone's photos! Thanks for posting.

[tinkslite]

My family (self, workaholic hubby, 15 year old boy, 16 year old autistic girl, 13 year old competitive gymnast will be off season boy. We booked a Concierge Level Family Stateroom!!!!! We figure dad's blackberry won't be well connected @ sea! 3 days no work!!! This is a huge splurge for us, do you think it is too soon to count it in hours !!!?:cloud9:

[tinkslite]

It is really hard for me to choose favorites as Disney has practically been our sole vacation destination(s) for my whole married life (17 years). My kids growth is measured in tallness compared to goofy!
BUT:
When youngest was born he was extemely ill. Preemie. He didn't outgrow the sick stuff. Rashes, viruses, hospitalizations, difficulty breathing, pneumonia... They sent us to a number of specialists for each set of symptoms (gastro for the constant vomiting, pulmonology for the severe asthma, immunology for the constant inability to fight disease......
He has a genetic disorder that causes immune system issues......Anyway, when he was 5 we had not vacationed since .......a LONG time. WE took the kidlets to Disneyland! Stayed in Dland hotel......It was October and my little guy couldn't be on feet for long, so we had him in wheelchair.....Dad was off with the older sibs, when it began to rain on us......We ducked into Great Moments w/Mr. Lincoln and ran smack dab into: Eight or nine characters (the fab 5 and stitch, pooh, and snow white) all trying to stayo out of the rain!!! We were the only guests in the room!!!! They spent about 1/2 an hour playing , talking and posing with my guy. Pluto even played "fetch" for him (several minutes, thanks pluto)! Our soggy sick park day turned into a really Magical Memory! Nick is 13 and extremely healthy now, and he still lists Pluto as his favorite; and cannot be convinced by any "disney scrooge" that those weren't characters that are alive well and living in the Happiest Place on Earth!pluto:

[dennismcneely]

My family (self, workaholic hubby, 15 year old boy, 16 year old autistic girl, 13 year old competitive gymnast will be off season boy. We booked a Concierge Level Family Stateroom!!!!! We figure dad's blackberry won't be well connected @ sea! 3 days no work!!! This is a huge splurge for us, do you think it is too soon to count it in hours !!!?:cloud9:

:welcome: Aboard tinkslite!!! So great to have another family sailing with us. It is going to be an AMAZING cruise!! :woohoo:

Dennis

[jfahome]

Hello all, we just booked this cruise tonight. We are so excited to see the Dream. Like one of the previous posts, we generally wouldn't have booked a 3 night cruise (too short), but we really wanted to see the new ship. We already have the Fantasy booked for May 2012, so nice to get a fix before then!! We will be joining the FE and will PM the coordinator. Looking forward to it!!!

[MikellaCinderella]

Welcome tinkslite and jfahome!! This is going to be a fun cruise! :thumbsup2

[tinkslite]

Our stateroom is number 12028!!
I have been looking at photos and videos from the dream all evening......sigh
My youngest has the state championship mens meet next weekend. He is super nervous because his coaches have decided to bump him up 2 levels at this meet! He is learning all new routines right before state finals!!!! Good luck, Nicky!:cheer2:

[mickeymedic]

My family (self, workaholic hubby, 15 year old boy, 16 year old autistic girl, 13 year old competitive gymnast will be off season boy. We booked a Concierge Level Family Stateroom!!!!! We figure dad's blackberry won't be well connected @ sea! 3 days no work!!! This is a huge splurge for us, do you think it is too soon to count it in hours !!!?:cloud9:

Welcome! Glad you will be joining us. It's never too early to count the hours.

[mickeymedic]

It is really hard for me to choose favorites as Disney has practically been our sole vacation destination(s) for my whole married life (17 years). My kids growth is measured in tallness compared to goofy!
BUT:
When youngest was born he was extemely ill. Preemie. He didn't outgrow the sick stuff. Rashes, viruses, hospitalizations, difficulty breathing, pneumonia... They sent us to a number of specialists for each set of symptoms (gastro for the constant vomiting, pulmonology for the severe asthma, immunology for the constant inability to fight disease......
He has a genetic disorder that causes immune system issues......Anyway, when he was 5 we had not vacationed since .......a LONG time. WE took the kidlets to Disneyland! Stayed in Dland hotel......It was October and my little guy couldn't be on feet for long, so we had him in wheelchair.....Dad was off with the older sibs, when it began to rain on us......We ducked into Great Moments w/Mr. Lincoln and ran smack dab into: Eight or nine characters (the fab 5 and stitch, pooh, and snow white) all trying to stayo out of the rain!!! We were the only guests in the room!!!! They spent about 1/2 an hour playing , talking and posing with my guy. Pluto even played "fetch" for him (several minutes, thanks pluto)! Our soggy sick park day turned into a really Magical Memory! Nick is 13 and extremely healthy now, and he still lists Pluto as his favorite; and cannot be convinced by any "disney scrooge" that those weren't characters that are alive well and living in the Happiest Place on Earth!pluto:

What a great memory! Disney magic at its finest. Glad to hear your kiddo is doing well now.

Our stateroom is number 12028!!
I have been looking at photos and videos from the dream all evening......sigh
My youngest has the state championship mens meet next weekend. He is super nervous because his coaches have decided to bump him up 2 levels at this meet! He is learning all new routines right before state finals!!!! Good luck, Nicky!:cheer2:

Good luck Nicky!

[mickeymedic]

Hello all, we just booked this cruise tonight. We are so excited to see the Dream. Like one of the previous posts, we generally wouldn't have booked a 3 night cruise (too short), but we really wanted to see the new ship. We already have the Fantasy booked for May 2012, so nice to get a fix before then!! We will be joining the FE and will PM the coordinator. Looking forward to it!!!

Welcome! So glad you will be cruising with us. We have a great group forming up here. I'm sure we are going to have a blast.

[dizney-cruiser]

Our cruise in 10/2010 was our 5th cruise, but it was the first time we made it to the character breakfast - we both loved it!! :thumbsup2

For the newbies, the character breakfast on this ship is very very different than the ones in the park - you have limited breakfast selection (similar to what they offer the last day of the cruise), you keep your camera ready on your table, and the cast members fly in, snap a picture of the character and your family, and fly out! No time for chit chat - but we really enjoyed it! :love:

Oh, in case it wasn't obvious, the wait staff make everyone some sort of "head gear" from napkins!! :rotfl2:

(I'm the one in the Jiminy Cricket shirt & Orange bow!)

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/th_IMG_9506.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/?action=view&current=IMG_9506.jpg)

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/th_IMG_9508.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/?action=view&current=IMG_9508.jpg)

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/th_IMG_9507.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/?action=view&current=IMG_9507.jpg)

[tstobb]

[QUOTE=dizney-cruiser;40193041][COLOR="Red"]Our cruise in 10/2010 was our 5th cruise, but it was the first time we made it to the character breakfast - we both loved it!! :thumbsup2

For the newbies, the character breakfast on this ship is very very different than the ones in the park - you have limited breakfast selection (similar to what they offer the last day of the cruise), you keep your camera ready on your table, and the cast members fly in, snap a picture of the character and your family, and fly out! No time for chit chat - but we really enjoyed it! :love:
QUOTE]

I wish they did the character breakfast and the Palo brunch on the 3 day cruises :sad1:

[MikellaCinderella]

[QUOTE=dizney-cruiser;40193041][COLOR="Red"]Our cruise in 10/2010 was our 5th cruise, but it was the first time we made it to the character breakfast - we both loved it!! :thumbsup2

For the newbies, the character breakfast on this ship is very very different than the ones in the park - you have limited breakfast selection (similar to what they offer the last day of the cruise), you keep your camera ready on your table, and the cast members fly in, snap a picture of the character and your family, and fly out! No time for chit chat - but we really enjoyed it! :love:
QUOTE]

I wish they did the character breakfast and the Palo brunch on the 3 day cruises :sad1:


Yeah, I was thinking there probably wouldn't be a character breakfast on the 3 day. They usually do them on the sea days, and there aren't any sea days on the 3 day. :worried:

[dizney-cruiser]

Yeah, I was thinking there probably wouldn't be a character breakfast on the 3 day. They usually do them on the sea days, and there aren't any sea days on the 3 day. :worried:

Oh. . . sorry. . . I'll post these pictures . . .

pirate: These are from Pirate Night

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/th_3487782.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/?action=view&current=3487782.jpg)

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/th_3487780.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/?action=view&current=3487780.jpg)

To get pictures such as these, when you are getting pictures done with the white background and white floor, you need to ask for a (ok - I always ask for a magic picture, but I'm not sure that is the correct name) . . .

This was from a "cruise casual" night, which I think everynight is on the 3 day . . .

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/th_3430628.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/?action=view&current=3430628.jpg)

[tstobb]

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Oh. . . sorry. . . I'll post these pictures . . .

Don't be sorry - any DCL pictures are great! :thumbsup2

[tstobb]

We also get lucky that there's a launch the morning of the 8th!


Date: Sept. 8
Mission: GRAIL
Launch Vehicle: ULA Delta II Heavy
Launch Site: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
Launch Times: 8:35:52 a.m. and 9:14:35 a.m. EDT
Description: The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory mission's primary science objectives will be to determine the structure of the lunar interior from crust to core and to advance understanding of the thermal evolution of the moon.

Date: Oct. 25
Mission: NPP
Launch Vehicle: ULA Delta II
Launch Site: Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
Launch Time: 2:47:35 a.m. - 2:57:35 a.m. PDT / 5:47:35 a.m. - 5:57:35 a.m. EDT
Description: The National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System Preparatory Project (NPP) mission for NASA and NOAA is to measure Earth's atmospheric and sea surface temperatures, humidity sounding, land and ocean biological activity and cloud and aerosol properties.

Date: Nov. 25 *
Mission: Mars Science Laboratory
Launch Vehicle: United Launch Alliance Atlas V
Launch Site: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
Launch Time: 10:21 a.m. EST
Description: The Mars Science Laboratory is a rover that will assess whether Mars ever was, or is still today, an environment able to support microbial life and to determine the planet's habitability.

[MikellaCinderella]

We also get lucky that there's a launch the morning of the 8th!


Date: Sept. 8
Mission: GRAIL
Launch Vehicle: ULA Delta II Heavy
Launch Site: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
Launch Times: 8:35:52 a.m. and 9:14:35 a.m. EDT
Description: The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory mission's primary science objectives will be to determine the structure of the lunar interior from crust to core and to advance understanding of the thermal evolution of the moon.

Date: Oct. 25
Mission: NPP
Launch Vehicle: ULA Delta II
Launch Site: Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
Launch Time: 2:47:35 a.m. - 2:57:35 a.m. PDT / 5:47:35 a.m. - 5:57:35 a.m. EDT
Description: The National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System Preparatory Project (NPP) mission for NASA and NOAA is to measure Earth's atmospheric and sea surface temperatures, humidity sounding, land and ocean biological activity and cloud and aerosol properties.

Date: Nov. 25 *
Mission: Mars Science Laboratory
Launch Vehicle: United Launch Alliance Atlas V
Launch Site: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
Launch Time: 10:21 a.m. EST
Description: The Mars Science Laboratory is a rover that will assess whether Mars ever was, or is still today, an environment able to support microbial life and to determine the planet's habitability.

Oh wow! My dad will be jealous if I get to see that! lol. Hope they don't reschedule it.

[MikellaCinderella]

Oh. . . sorry. . . I'll post these pictures . . .

pirate: These are from Pirate Night

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/th_3487782.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/?action=view&current=3487782.jpg)

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/th_3487780.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/?action=view&current=3487780.jpg)

To get pictures such as these, when you are getting pictures done with the white background and white floor, you need to ask for a (ok - I always ask for a magic picture, but I'm not sure that is the correct name) . . .

This was from a "cruise casual" night, which I think everynight is on the 3 day . . .

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/th_3430628.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/?action=view&current=3430628.jpg)




I never knew you could get the magical photos like that on the cruise. Learn something new all the time I guess.....lol. Love the pictures! Thanks for sharing!

[mickeymedic]

We also get lucky that there's a launch the morning of the 8th!


Date: Sept. 8
Mission: GRAIL
Launch Vehicle: ULA Delta II Heavy
Launch Site: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
Launch Times: 8:35:52 a.m. and 9:14:35 a.m. EDT
Description: The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory mission's primary science objectives will be to determine the structure of the lunar interior from crust to core and to advance understanding of the thermal evolution of the moon.

Date: Oct. 25
Mission: NPP
Launch Vehicle: ULA Delta II
Launch Site: Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
Launch Time: 2:47:35 a.m. - 2:57:35 a.m. PDT / 5:47:35 a.m. - 5:57:35 a.m. EDT
Description: The National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System Preparatory Project (NPP) mission for NASA and NOAA is to measure Earth's atmospheric and sea surface temperatures, humidity sounding, land and ocean biological activity and cloud and aerosol properties.

Date: Nov. 25 *
Mission: Mars Science Laboratory
Launch Vehicle: United Launch Alliance Atlas V
Launch Site: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
Launch Time: 10:21 a.m. EST
Description: The Mars Science Laboratory is a rover that will assess whether Mars ever was, or is still today, an environment able to support microbial life and to determine the planet's habitability.

DH will be soooo excited. He's is really into all things NASA past and present. In fact, I sometimes refer to him as a space cadet. :rotfl: If by some miracle the launch does not get delayed, he will be really excited to watch the launch.

[dizney-cruiser]

DH will be soooo excited. He's is really into all things NASA past and present. In fact, I sometimes refer to him as a space cadet. :rotfl: If by some miracle the launch does not get delayed, he will be really excited to watch the launch.

Well, don't let him get too excited! This will be my third cruise where a launch was scheduled, and I have yet to see one!! But, maybe the third times the charm!! :cool1:

[mickeymedic]

Well, don't let him get too excited! This will be my third cruise where a launch was scheduled, and I have yet to see one!! But, maybe the third times the charm!! :cool1:

Oh, I know. Been there. Done that. Have the T-shirt. Hopefully this will be the rare one that goes on the original date.

[dizney-cruiser]

Oh, I know. Been there. Done that. Have the T-shirt. Hopefully this will be the rare one that goes on the original date.

I would love it if it does!!

[Roadweaver]

A few of my Disney cruise memories. The wedding is my daughter's vow renewal on one of our cruises.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5511913617_386c5dab89.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5512511174_a5018837ef.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5512510986_183c8ebb54.jpg

[mickeymedic]

Great pictures! Thanks for sharing.

[tstobb]

Great pics! Would love to do a vow renewal on DCL!

[madmouse91]

My mum, dad, sister (18) and sister's boyfriend (18) have decided to join us on this cruise too. I'm sure my mum will be around on this thread eventually :)

[MikellaCinderella]

My mum, dad, sister (18) and sister's boyfriend (18) have decided to join us on this cruise too. I'm sure my mum will be around on this thread eventually :)

Yay!! The more, the merrier!! ......except when we're all standing in line for the Aqua Duck!! :rotfl:

[mickeymedic]

My mum, dad, sister (18) and sister's boyfriend (18) have decided to join us on this cruise too. I'm sure my mum will be around on this thread eventually :)

Cool! Can't wait to meet everyone.

[tinkslite]

My oldest boy (15) was at gymnastics practice yesterday, as he has a meet this weekend he was taking a private practice with the coach to work on his handsprings. 30 really good ones, #31 went WRONG!!!!! We spent the afternoon at ER. He dislocated and fractured the middle finger of his right hand damaging tendons/ligaments in the process. We see the ortho. surgeon on Tuesday........He will miss the meet this weekend. I know it's "just" a finger, but he is in a lot of pain.......:-(
:sad2::sad2::sad2:
I talked "when we get on the dream" the whole time they were reducing it, to take his mind off.....Didn't really work, but helped a bit. Poor guy. I'd post the photo, but frankly it makes me feel ill.:sick:
We could both use some Mickey Magic right about now.:smickey::smickey:

[mickeymedic]

My oldest boy (15) was at gymnastics practice yesterday, as he has a meet this weekend he was taking a private practice with the coach to work on his handsprings. 30 really good ones, #31 went WRONG!!!!! We spent the afternoon at ER. He dislocated and fractured the middle finger of his right hand damaging tendons/ligaments in the process. We see the ortho. surgeon on Tuesday........He will miss the meet this weekend. I know it's "just" a finger, but he is in a lot of pain.......:-(
:sad2::sad2::sad2:
I talked "when we get on the dream" the whole time they were reducing it, to take his mind off.....Didn't really work, but helped a bit. Poor guy. I'd post the photo, but frankly it makes me feel ill.:sick:
We could both use some Mickey Magic right about now.:smickey::smickey:


So sorry to hear about his injury. Here's hoping for a quick recovery. pixiedust:

[tstobb]

I know it's "just" a finger, but he is in a lot of pain.......:-(

Ugh - I know all about the "Just a finger" thing. Smashed mine years ago (140 lb hammer :scared1:) and it took 2 surgeries & skin grafts to get it back together.

Hope he's feeling better & everyhting works out :thumbsup2

[Roadweaver]

Great pics! Would love to do a vow renewal on DCL!
Glad you liked the pictures. My daughters vow renewal was up to Disney standards. We invited our table mates and couple of ladies we met before the wedding. It was suppose to have been on deck but because of the hurricane, they decorated one of the lounges. It was so pretty.

[Roadweaver]

You can take the question mark off whether my friend Sue and I want to be apart of the FE. We definitely want to take part. Sue has started making things for the FE

[tstobb]

Got quiet in here :confused3 Anyone else still excited? :banana:party::jumping3::jumping2::donald:
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/32192_1374707521896_1058043505_1059853_5201490_n.j pg

[MikellaCinderella]

Got quiet in here :confused3 Anyone else still excited? :banana:party::jumping3::jumping2::donald:
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/32192_1374707521896_1058043505_1059853_5201490_n.j pg

That tattoo looks pretty fresh! New one? Very cute!

Yeah, I've been thinking it got quiet in here too! Anyone want to share more pics?? Don't make ME have to upload more!! Anyone? Anyone?;)

[MikellaCinderella]

WHERE is EVERYBODY hiding?!? :rolleyes1 :yay: :sail:

[MikellaCinderella]

I've been working on some cute FE gift ideas and I've ordered our FE!:cool1:

[mickeymedic]

You can take the question mark off whether my friend Sue and I want to be apart of the FE. We definitely want to take part. Sue has started making things for the FE

OK. Will do!

WHERE is EVERYBODY hiding?!? :rolleyes1 :yay: :sail:

Sorry everyone! I've been away from the Dis preparing for a 10 day trip with my hubby who I never get to see (unless we are on vacation) due to our crazy work schedules. We went to the Nascar race in Bristol on Sunday. We are currently in Tennessee enjoying a beautiful day with my Aunt and Uncle. I promise to be more active when I get back.

[tstobb]

Donald is about a year old now :rotfl: Thinking of either Figment or Jafar for my 2nd. Both would look good with a beer mug . . .

[MikellaCinderella]

Donald is about a year old now :rotfl: Thinking of either Figment or Jafar for my 2nd. Both would look good with a beer mug . . .

Hey now, Cinderella might look good with a beer mug! :lmao:

[MikellaCinderella]

OK. Will do!



Sorry everyone! I've been away from the Dis preparing for a 10 day trip with my hubby who I never get to see (unless we are on vacation) due to our crazy work schedules. We went to the Nascar race in Bristol and Sunday. We are currently in Tennessee enjoying a beautiful day with my Aunt and Uncle. I promise to be more active when I get back.

Sounds like fun!! TN is such a beautiful state!! Enjoy your time off! I know how those crazy work schedules are ;)

[mandymouse]

My mum, dad, sister (18) and sister's boyfriend (18) have decided to join us on this cruise too. I'm sure my mum will be around on this thread eventually :)

:wave: Hey Guys, I'm Mandy, and I am madmouse91's mum. I will be travelling from the UK with my hubby Paul, my two DD's and one of their boyfriends and one of their best friends. I am so excited about sailing with all my family (the other two are like family too ::yes::)

I look forward to getting to know you all :)

[mickeymedic]

:wave: Hey Guys, I'm Mandy, and I am madmouse91's mum. I will be travelling from the UK with my hubby Paul, my two DD's and one of their boyfriends and one of their best friends. I am so excited about sailing with all my family (the other two are like family too ::yes::)

I look forward to getting to know you all :)

Welcome!pixiedust: Glad you'll be joining us.

[MikellaCinderella]

:wave: Hey Guys, I'm Mandy, and I am madmouse91's mum. I will be travelling from the UK with my hubby Paul, my two DD's and one of their boyfriends and one of their best friends. I am so excited about sailing with all my family (the other two are like family too ::yes::)

I look forward to getting to know you all :)

Welcome!!! According to your ticker, it looks like we will be at POP at the exact same time too?! :cutie:

[dizney-cruiser]

:wave: Hey Guys, I'm Mandy, and I am madmouse91's mum. I will be travelling from the UK with my hubby Paul, my two DD's and one of their boyfriends and one of their best friends. I am so excited about sailing with all my family (the other two are like family too ::yes::)

I look forward to getting to know you all :)

Welcome Aboard!
Your name looks familiar - were you on the 10/30/10 Magic?

[dizney-cruiser]

:donald:
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/32192_1374707521896_1058043505_1059853_5201490_n.j pg


I have Jiminy Cricket on my ankle and hope to add Tinkerbell sometime soon! I'll have to see if I have a picture . . .

[mandymouse]

Welcome Aboard!
Your name looks familiar - were you on the 10/30/10 Magic?

:wave: Yes I was Janice

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone :)

[mickeymedic]

Any other adults interested in going in on a cabana at Serenity Bay? Roadweaver and her friend will be joining DH and I. We have room for 2 more. Obviously this is contingent on a cabana being available when we board. Unfortunately I'm not a concierge guest, so I can't prebook.

If there are 6 of us, the cost will be $65 per person. Send me a PM if you are interested.

[MikellaCinderella]

Any other adults interested in going in on a cabana at Serenity Bay? Roadweaver and her friend will be joining DH and I. We have room for 2 more. Obviously this is contingent on a cabana being available when we board. Unfortunately I'm not a concierge guest, so I can't prebook.

If there are 6 of us, the cost will be $65 per person. Send me a PM if you are interested.

That sounds like a great idea! Since it's just DD-6 and I, I won't be participating, but I've read on several threads about people going in on the cost together. Hopefully out of this bunch you can find 2 more for your group! :thumbsup2

[tstobb]

We're still torn between the cabana and the ultimate couples massage - anyone have any experience with that package from tha spa?

[mickeymedic]

That sounds like a great idea! Since it's just DD-6 and I, I won't be participating, but I've read on several threads about people going in on the cost together. Hopefully out of this bunch you can find 2 more for your group! :thumbsup2

We are considering trying to get a Cabana at the family beach instead of Serenity Bay. Roadweaver has seen both - and said that the Cabanas at the family beach are bigger and have a private section of beach. The cost will be $83.33 per person since the family beach Cabanas are $500. Let me know if you are interested.

[MikellaCinderella]

We are considering trying to get a Cabana at the family beach instead of Serenity Bay. Roadweaver has seen both - and said that the Cabanas at the family beach are bigger and have a private section of beach. The cost will be $83.33 per person since the family beach Cabanas are $500. Let me know if you are interested.

I'm sure she will have me busy following her around all day....so I probably wouldn't get any use out of it. Let me think about it though :wizard:

[mickeymedic]

I'm sure she will have me busy following her around all day....so I probably wouldn't get any use out of it. Let me think about it though :wizard:

No problem. Just let me know.

[ChocolateTrish]

Hi Everyone

I cant believe how quickly our trip is coming around now!!! We will soon be onboard!!! Ive finished my fish extender now but havent got a clue how to post a picture ... will have a little look and see if i can post a picture later. How many people have we got in our fish extender group now???

Anyone else getting really excited?!?!?!? We are busting to go now and cant talk about it anymore because we get tooooooooo excited!!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Trish xxxxx

[mickeymedic]

I'm super excited! But I'm also totally slammed working 2 jobs. :banana:

[tstobb]

Waiting, waiting, waiting . ...


OK, got tired of waiting and booked a trip to WDW for the week after Easter :thumbsup2 Need some kind of a fix :goodvibes. Booked at the Boardwalk, switched to POFQ to save some $, rebooked at the Wilderness Lodge to be closer to the magic :yay:

[MikellaCinderella]

Waiting, waiting, waiting . ...


OK, got tired of waiting and booked a trip to WDW for the week after Easter :thumbsup2 Need some kind of a fix :goodvibes. Booked at the Boardwalk, switched to POFQ to save some $, rebooked at the Wilderness Lodge to be closer to the magic :yay:

Sounds great!! Have fun! :goodvibes

[MikellaCinderella]

Hi Everyone

I cant believe how quickly our trip is coming around now!!! We will soon be onboard!!! Ive finished my fish extender now but havent got a clue how to post a picture ... will have a little look and see if i can post a picture later. How many people have we got in our fish extender group now???

Anyone else getting really excited?!?!?!? We are busting to go now and cant talk about it anymore because we get tooooooooo excited!!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Trish xxxxx

I'm totally excited.....but beyond busy with "life" right now! Still managing to stay in the Disney spirit though! I purchased my FE, but it hasn't arrived yet. I've been shopping online like crazy for the perfect outfits for my DD-6 for this trip! I have several ideas for FE gifts as well! :banana:

[Smileneyes]

Waiting, waiting, waiting . ...


OK, got tired of waiting and booked a trip to WDW for the week after Easter :thumbsup2 Need some kind of a fix :goodvibes. Booked at the Boardwalk, switched to POFQ to save some $, rebooked at the Wilderness Lodge to be closer to the magic :yay:

We understand this feeling. In just under two months, we'll be sailing the Wonder to Alaska. Maybe we should just call her our "summer home". :lmao:

--Drew

[mickeymedic]

Waiting, waiting, waiting . ...


OK, got tired of waiting and booked a trip to WDW for the week after Easter :thumbsup2 Need some kind of a fix :goodvibes. Booked at the Boardwalk, switched to POFQ to save some $, rebooked at the Wilderness Lodge to be closer to the magic :yay:

Sounds like fun. Enjoy!

[tstobb]

Thanks all :goodvibes Couldn't pass up the FL Resident 4 day tickets and rates at the hotels.

Just joined D23 and my package arrived yesterday. Fantastic article in the magazine about the dream :yay:

[mickeymedic]

Time to get this party started!!!!!! :banana::yay::cheer2::cool1::woohoo::dancer:party: :jumping1::drinking1


I know we have 4 1/2 months to go...but who's excited? Our adventure is in less than 5 months. I don't know about you, but I started planning this trip in January of 2010. I'm excited!

[MikellaCinderella]

Time to get this party started!!!!!! :banana::yay::cheer2::cool1::woohoo::dancer:party: :jumping1::drinking1


I know we have 4 1/2 months to go...but who's excited? Our adventure is in less than 5 months. I don't know about you, but I started planning this trip in January of 2010. I'm excited!

I finally got my FE and autograph pillowcase for DD in the mail yesterday!! I'll post pics when I get a chance! LOVE how they turned out!! :woohoo:

[mickeymedic]

I finally got my FE and autograph pillowcase for DD in the mail yesterday!! I'll post pics when I get a chance! LOVE how they turned out!! :woohoo:

Cool! Can't wait to see them. I need to get busy making my FE. I think I also decided what I am going to do for FE gifts - not hand-made...but cool nonetheless.

[MikellaCinderella]

Cool! Can't wait to see them. I need to get busy making my FE. I think I also decided what I am going to do for FE gifts - not hand-made...but cool nonetheless.

Here are the pics of my FE and autograph pillowcase!! LOVE how they turned out!!! The extra pocket on the FE at the bottom really isn't for anything, lol. I just wanted the extra graphics added. :rotfl:

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DSCF9820.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DSCF9817-1.jpg


http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DSCF9822.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DSCF9821.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/amymedic2/DSCF9823.jpg

[mickeymedic]

I love it! Where did you order from?

[MikellaCinderella]

I love it! Where did you order from?

I used gradysmommy on Ebay:http://shop.ebay.com/gradysmommy/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562

She was wonderful to work with!!

[tstobb]

Veddy nice!

Just got home this evening from 3 days in "The World". Hit AK, Epcot and then finished up in the Magic Kingdom. Next drive north is to Port Canaveral!

[mickeymedic]

Veddy nice!

Just got home this evening from 3 days in "The World". Hit AK, Epcot and then finished up in the Magic Kingdom. Next drive north is to Port Canaveral!

Very nice. Hope you had a great time!

[mickeymedic]

Both legs of my B2B are paid in full!!!!!:dancer:

Just thought I'd share.

[tstobb]

Both legs of my B2B are paid in full!!!!!:dancer:

Just thought I'd share.


Congrats! :thumbsup2 :worship:


Final isn't due until June for us but since we're gold, need to get it done by the 26th of this month to start booking on line as soon as we can :goodvibes

[mickeymedic]

I'm hoping to be able to do the Castaway Cay 5K on this cruise...although it really depends on how soon I get my arthritis under control and if I'm flaring while on the cruise. I need to be able to start training soon if I'm going to run. But, I really want to do this...even if I have to do it as a fast walk instead.

Who's going to join me?

[tstobb]

Who's going to join me?

Do they have beer breaks every 1/2 k? :thumbsup2

[mickeymedic]

Do they have beer breaks every 1/2 k? :thumbsup2

No. :rotfl: But that would certainly make it more interesting, wouldn't it?

[dennismcneely]

I'm hoping to be able to do the Castaway Cay 5K on this cruise...although it really depends on how soon I get my arthritis under control and if I'm flaring while on the cruise. I need to be able to start training soon if I'm going to run. But, I really want to do this...even if I have to do it as a fast walk instead.

Who's going to join me?

Glad you asked :yay:, because I am planning to run the CC 5K twice during our 2 stops at Castaway Cay (we are doing B2B). I run on a daily basis and have run on CC on previous cruises. IMHO it's a great way to start a wonderful day at that small piece of paradise :thumbsup2

Dennis

[mickeymedic]

Glad you asked :yay:, because I am planning to run the CC 5K twice during our 2 stops at Castaway Cay (we are doing B2B). I run on a daily basis and have run on CC on previous cruises. IMHO it's a great way to start a wonderful day at that small piece of paradise :thumbsup2

Dennis

I'm definitely hoping to do it on the first stop. I might try it again on the second stop (also on B2B) - depending on how the first one goes.

[ChocolateTrish]

Hi everyone

I hope u are all ok and looking forward to our cruise!!!

A few questions for everyone that has cruised with Disney before ...... tickets .... do we receive our tickets in the post before we go or is it a totally online thing now that we fill in and print off???? We are wondering as we fly out 2 weeks before we actually get on the Dream so if we receive our paperwork through the post then we may already be in the states before it arrives.... i hope this is not the case but i really need to find out.

Fish Extender .... is there a kind of cut off date that we have so i know how many gifts to buy ??? How many people do we have in our fish extender at the moment??? Do we usually get alot more people adding on at the end??

What is the Castaway Cay 5k??? My hubby and I both run a few times a week but didnt know about a 5k on Castaway Cay ... i dont know if i will be fit to do anything but lounge when we get to CC as we will have been at Coronado Springs for two weeks prior!! So will be so tired with all the parks!!! :rotfl::rotfl:

We are starting to make some tentative plans about our whole Florida holiday now so its starting to become more real which means we can get a little more excited :banana::banana: By the time we board the plane at Manchester we will be in an absolute frenzy!!! :rotfl::rotfl:

See u all soon xxxx

[tstobb]

Hi everyone

I hope u are all ok and looking forward to our cruise!!!

A few questions for everyone that has cruised with Disney before ...... tickets .... do we receive our tickets in the post before we go or is it a totally online thing now that we fill in and print off???? We are wondering as we fly out 2 weeks before we actually get on the Dream so if we receive our paperwork through the post then we may already be in the states before it arrives.... i hope this is not the case but i really need to find out.
We are starting to make some tentative plans about our whole Florida holiday now so its starting to become more real which means we can get a little more excited :banana::banana: By the time we board the plane at Manchester we will be in an absolute frenzy!!! :rotfl::rotfl:

See u all soon xxxx

Unless it's changed recently, they still mail the tickets. They come with the tags for your luggage but I'm not sure how much before the cruise they send them out.

Bring on the frenzy! :banana::woohoo::yay::drinking1:sail::bounce::Pink bounc

[mickeymedic]

The cutoff for the FE will be the paid-in-full date (90 days I think). We currently have 8 cabins participating. I will be emailing the current list of participants to everyone within the next week or so - I've been kind of swamped at work...so I will hopefully get to it soon. If there are any FE participants who have not PM'd me your email address, please do so soon.

The Castaway Cay 5K is an informal run the morning we arrive at Castaway Cay. The start time and gathering point will be in the daily Navigator. I've been reading differing reports. It seems that on the longer cruises, they actually give out certificates and water bottles to participants. They don't seem to be doing that as consistently on the shorter cruises. So, no promises on the goodies, but I think the run itself will be reward enough for those who enjoy a good run.

[sarahgirl]

Hi all I'm Sarah and I'll be joining you. I'm sailing solo and it'll be my 5th cruise.

One question-- Do we have any platinum or concierge members who have been able to make reservations yet? If so what does the availably look like for Remy?

[dennismcneely]

Hi all I'm Sarah and I'll be joining you. I'm sailing solo and it'll be my 5th cruise.

One question-- Do we have any platinum or concierge members who have been able to make reservations yet? If so what does the availably look like for Remy?

Hi Sarah! and Welcome aboard, it is so good to have you sailing with us! I will be sailing with DW and DD(9) we will be doing B2B being this our first leg, 3rd and 4th Disney cruises for us. I am so looking forward to surprising my wife with an adult only dinner at Remy, so I definitely hope there will be availability.

I look forward to meeting you aboard beautiful Disney Dream.

Dennis

[ChocolateTrish]

The cutoff for the FE will be the paid-in-full date (90 days I think). We currently have 8 cabins participating. I will be emailing the current list of participants to everyone within the next week or so - I've been kind of swamped at work...so I will hopefully get to it soon. If there are any FE participants who have not PM'd me your email address, please do so soon.

The Castaway Cay 5K is an informal run the morning we arrive at Castaway Cay. The start time and gathering point will be in the daily Navigator. I've been reading differing reports. It seems that on the longer cruises, they actually give out certificates and water bottles to participants. They don't seem to be doing that as consistently on the shorter cruises. So, no promises on the goodies, but I think the run itself will be reward enough for those who enjoy a good run.

Hi Thanks for letting me know about the FE details, we paid in full a while ago so i didnt know about the 90 day cut off date .... Im looking forward to shopping for some goodies for the FE`s!!

Just spoke to my hubby about the CC 5k and he thinks he may do it but it will depend on the day, I would also like to have a go but one of us will have to keep an eye on the kids and I probably wont be able to wait to get to the beach!!! We cant wait to go to Castaway Cay !!!

See u soon xxxx

[SinghIsKing]

Just joined this discussion group, so I have not yet looked at all the valuable inputs in these threads;

We (40&40) traveling with our boys (6 and 11) are thinking for taking private tours romeinlimo.com from the following ports:
Naples, Italy
Civitavecchia, Italy
La Spezia, Italy

Anyone interested in sharing the van with us? Did some research and looks like price for 1-4 is 450-500 Euro and for group of 8 is approx 600 Euro. This is our first cruise vacation..

Thx.

[mickeymedic]

Hi all I'm Sarah and I'll be joining you. I'm sailing solo and it'll be my 5th cruise.

One question-- Do we have any platinum or concierge members who have been able to make reservations yet? If so what does the availably look like for Remy?

Hi Sarah! :welcome:

Glad to have you along on this cruise.

Hi Sarah! and Welcome aboard, it is so good to have you sailing with us! I will be sailing with DW and DD(9) we will be doing B2B being this our first leg, 3rd and 4th Disney cruises for us. I am so looking forward to surprising my wife with an adult only dinner at Remy, so I definitely hope there will be availability.

I look forward to meeting you aboard beautiful Disney Dream.

Dennis

We are hoping for Remy ressies, too!

Hi Thanks for letting me know about the FE details, we paid in full a while ago so i didnt know about the 90 day cut off date .... Im looking forward to shopping for some goodies for the FE`s!!

Just spoke to my hubby about the CC 5k and he thinks he may do it but it will depend on the day, I would also like to have a go but one of us will have to keep an eye on the kids and I probably wont be able to wait to get to the beach!!! We cant wait to go to Castaway Cay !!!

See u soon xxxx

Wow! I'm impressed that there are a few of us that actually think the CC 5K sounds like fun. I'm looking forward to it so much more now. Who needs a cruise meet when you can do a 5K instead? OK. Just kidding. I will still be trying to organize a brief, informal cruise meet on the first day for anyone who wants to try to put faces with names.

Hope everyone is having a great week. I know I've been busier than busy. Talk to y'all soon!

[tstobb]

:banana: Just moved our cabin to the starboard side so we can get the better view of Castaway Cay when we back in! :banana:

[tstobb]

....and just paid our balance :banana:
Counting down to next Thursday when we can start making ressies :yay:

[dennismcneely]

....and just paid our balance :banana:
Counting down to next Thursday when we can start making ressies :yay:


Lucky you! Our booking window opens on june 10th :sad2:

Dennis

[madmouse91]

Counting down to next Thursday when we can start making ressies :yay:

:yay::yay::yay:

[mickeymedic]

Lucky you! Our booking window opens on june 10th :sad2:

Dennis

Mine, too. I have my email reminder set up so that I can go online at midnight and hopefully book what I want.

[pbbtlchhk]

Hi everyone, it's been a LONG time since I've posted but I am getting super excited about this cruise!! I posted way back when that me (Marie Gordon) and my friend (Paula Ridge) will be sailing with no kiddies or husbands....girls weekend out :)

We are on deck 7, "dreaded" cabin #7680.

I do have a misc question...I know The Flying Dutchman is no longer at Castaway Cay, does anyone know if another ship from Pirates of the Caribbean will replace it?

Hope to meet a few of you all soon!!

[MikellaCinderella]

Just joined this discussion group, so I have not yet looked at all the valuable inputs in these threads;

We (40&40) traveling with our boys (6 and 11) are thinking for taking private tours romeinlimo.com from the following ports:
Naples, Italy
Civitavecchia, Italy
La Spezia, Italy

Anyone interested in sharing the van with us? Did some research and looks like price for 1-4 is 450-500 Euro and for group of 8 is approx 600 Euro. This is our first cruise vacation..

Thx.

Hi there! Your trip sounds exciting, however, this thread is for people cruising on the Dream on Sept. 8th. That would be the Bahamas 3-night cruise. You are more than welcome to chat with us, but I'm not sure how much input you'll get about the Med cruise and the private tours you were inquiring about. Have a great time on your trip!!:cool1:

[tstobb]

Hi everyone, it's been a LONG time since I've posted but I am getting super excited about this cruise!! I posted way back when that me (Marie Gordon) and my friend (Paula Ridge) will be sailing with no kiddies or husbands....girls weekend out :)

We are on deck 7, "dreaded" cabin #7680.

I do have a misc question...I know The Flying Dutchman is no longer at Castaway Cay, does anyone know if another ship from Pirates of the Caribbean will replace it?

Hope to meet a few of you all soon!!

Haven't heard of any replacement for the Dutchman.

Why is 7680 dreaded? :confused3

[dizney-cruiser]

Hi all I'm Sarah and I'll be joining you. I'm sailing solo and it'll be my 5th cruise.

One question-- Do we have any platinum or concierge members who have been able to make reservations yet? If so what does the availably look like for Remy?

Well, I'm not platinum or concierge, but this is the second half of our b2b and I was able to book for the first half on Sunday - they had many Remy choices available for that cruise.

I also would like to point out that while booking an excursion for Castaway Cay, the waverunner one still says that you, "Ride past the Flying Dutchman. . . " - I was a bit surprised that hadn't been updated yet . . .

[tinkslite]

:tinker:So my older son takes off, Friday, for the Regional Competition for Trampoline & Tumbling. His prior scores have already qualified him for the National Competition in San Antonio in July for one of the three events (trampoline). He hopes to hit the qualifying score for the double mini event this weekend.
Despite the fact that he is 15 years old (nearly 16 by the time of sailing), he has only travelled alone once in his life. I've never missed a meet.......Finances dictate that he go without me this week........sigh.....He will be with his coach.
Wish him luck.
My younger son has reached the end of the season for Artistic gymnastics (he competed at Regionals). His coaches voted him Gymnast of the Year! I am really proud of him....:cheer2:

Now my question: I want to do the FE, but how easy/difficult will it be if we are in a concierge stateroom???

[tinkslite]

I made reservations 3 days ago, Remy is offering dinners (they take 3 hours) beginning @ 5pm and last @ 9pm........I didn't make a reservation as I wish to dine with my kiddos.....but both Remy and Palo had a number of open slots when I was making reservations at 110 days out.........so hopefully there will still be availability when you get there......:-)

[tstobb]

:tinker:So my older son takes off, Friday, for the Regional Competition for Trampoline & Tumbling. His prior scores have already qualified him for the National Competition in San Antonio in July for one of the three events (trampoline). He hopes to hit the qualifying score for the double mini event this weekend.
Despite the fact that he is 15 years old (nearly 16 by the time of sailing), he has only travelled alone once in his life. I've never missed a meet.......Finances dictate that he go without me this week........sigh.....He will be with his coach.
Wish him luck.
My younger son has reached the end of the season for Artistic gymnastics (he competed at Regionals). His coaches voted him Gymnast of the Year! I am really proud of him....:cheer2:

Now my question: I want to do the FE, but how easy/difficult will it be if we are in a concierge stateroom???

Congrats to your son and good luck for his upcoming event! We just (last night) had the High School Musical Tony Awards for our area and our oldest was presented with the runner-up for Lead Actor in a Musical for Guido Contini in "Nine"! School is winding down but he still has this weekend's performances in "Bug" where's he's the lead as well :-) After that, it's off to start touring colleges for him.

FE is fun for everyone. Your door is accessible (at least it is on the Magic & Wonder) so we can leave our booty for your crew :thumbsup2

[dennismcneely]

:tinker:So my older son takes off, Friday, for the Regional Competition for Trampoline & Tumbling. His prior scores have already qualified him for the National Competition in San Antonio in July for one of the three events (trampoline). He hopes to hit the qualifying score for the double mini event this weekend.
Despite the fact that he is 15 years old (nearly 16 by the time of sailing), he has only travelled alone once in his life. I've never missed a meet.......Finances dictate that he go without me this week........sigh.....He will be with his coach.
Wish him luck.
My younger son has reached the end of the season for Artistic gymnastics (he competed at Regionals). His coaches voted him Gymnast of the Year! I am really proud of him....:cheer2:

Now my question: I want to do the FE, but how easy/difficult will it be if we are in a concierge stateroom???

Congratulations to your son! :thumbsup2 Looks like he is having a very successful career and I wish him the best and hope he'll become an excellent athlete. My DD Madison is having a very successful year so far, she is only 9 but has won several medals and her Rhythmic Gymnastics team has won the gold medal of the regional (Madrid province) Championship :cheer2:. She has two more competitions in June and if everything goes well she will be training with our national team next season :woohoo:, although she is only 9, she is determined to keep training as hard as she can in order to reach her goal of joining the Olympic team. Needless to say we are all very proud of her and actually she is the one who deserves our cruise and WDW vacation the most.I Look forward to meeting some of you on our upcoming cruise :grouphug:.

Dennis

[dizney-cruiser]

:surfweb:

This information is based on recent cruises and might change for ours:


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/JaniceBrick/2011%20Cruises/DCL-Cruise-September82011.jpg

[tstobb]

Hi all I'm Sarah and I'll be joining you. I'm sailing solo and it'll be my 5th cruise.

One question-- Do we have any platinum or concierge members who have been able to make reservations yet? If so what does the availably look like for Remy?

As of today, most times and dates are still showing as available at both Remy and Palo. :thumbsup2

[tinkslite]

My 15 (16 when we sail) DD was miffed that my last post was all about her brothers' accomplishments. :mad: So, this post is meant to right that slight :flower3:
Jessi will be 16. She is a competitive swimmer. She does online schooling and likes math. She is looking forward to her swim meets this Summer. She is looking forward to the Royal Palace dining experience, Vibe, and the Pools!
Her favorite character is Tinkerbell. In fact, we called her Tinkerbell as a nic name, when she was smaller.
She is awesome!!!!!!!!!:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[tstobb]

Just had to post this screenshot that I got today :goodvibes

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy74/tstobb/CheckIn2.jpg?t=1306449291

[ChocolateTrish]

Just had to post this screenshot that I got today :goodvibes

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy74/tstobb/CheckIn2.jpg?t=1306449291

Oh Brilliant!!!! I cant wait until we get that!!!! We cant online check in for a few weeks yet!!!

But that doesnt stop us getting excited and talking about it constantly!!!!

[dizney-cruiser]

My 15 (16 when we sail) DD was miffed that my last post was all about her brothers' accomplishments. :mad: So, this post is meant to right that slight :flower3:
Jessi will be 16. She is a competitive swimmer. She does online schooling and likes math. She is looking forward to her swim meets this Summer. She is looking forward to the Royal Palace dining experience, Vibe, and the Pools!
Her favorite character is Tinkerbell. In fact, we called her Tinkerbell as a nic name, when she was smaller.
She is awesome!!!!!!!!!:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

WAY TO GO JESSIE!!! :cheer2:
(and her brother)

[tinkslite]

DD and I are making cute magnets for trip....
Also,have matching tees for each day....
Our 1st is bought @ Target, sports Donald on front and reads "I'm on a boat!" DS and I thought was cute.....
2nd I made @ home using one of the DISigns.....2011 sign w/characters swimming inside numbers....
3rd reads, "Disney Cruise Club" and has Mickey inside red lifesaver ring.
4th is Nemo characters looking shocked and reads, "What do you MEAN we have to go home!"
We have often done homemade "vacay shirts" so kids think it's a tradition...but we didn't on our previous cruise on Magic. One DS said it wasn't right so this time.....
Well, we'll be easy to spot!

[tinkslite]

Days until sail away.......:earsboy:

[dennismcneely]

Days until sail away.......:earsboy:


YAY for double digits!!:banana::cheer2:

[tstobb]

Days until sail away.......:earsboy:

:mickeyjum:goofy::figment::tigger::dumbo::stitch:

[oakiex4]

Hi All....I totally forgot to sign up for this bad boy! Throw hubby and I on the FE...

David (41) & Shauna (34)
Rm: 8072
soak_land@yahoo.com

We b cruisin' by ourselves this one!! WHOO HOO!! Totally excited!! Did the person who was looking for the extra 2 people for a Serenity Bay Cabana ever fill that request??? Hubby and I would love to do the $65 pp for the cabana! Totally worth it!!

98 days!!! SOOO STOKED!!! :banana:

[oakiex4]

y is 7680 dreaded?????

[tstobb]

We b cruisin' by ourselves this one!! WHOO HOO!! Totally excited!!

Yay for escaping without the kids! We took our 1st DCL cruise for our 10th anniversary without ours. Told them we had to test it to make sure they liked it :-) This will be our 8th overall DCL and 3rd without the "little ones" (not so little anymore at 17, 15 & 13). After all, we need to test the Dream to make sure they'll like it :thumbsup2

[tinkslite]

in case anyone else is counting w/mepirate:

[Smileneyes]

in case anyone else is counting w/mepirate:

12...oh, wait. That's Alaska. Okay, 98.... :banana:

--Drew

[tinkslite]

wish I could have done 2!:thumbsup2

[SavageGirl]

My mother booked this cruise quite awhile ago and needed to get a roommate before she paid off the balance. My DH and I will be joining her.
Looking forward to our first Disney cruise. I'm such a big Disney fan- I know I will love it!:lovestruc

[tstobb]

My mother booked this cruise quite awhile ago and needed to get a roommate before she paid off the balance. My DH and I will be joining her.
Looking forward to our first Disney cruise. I'm such a big Disney fan- I know I will love it!:lovestruc

Welcome aboard! 94 days to go :woohoo:

[ChocolateTrish]

Hi Fellow Shipmates

The time is flying by now and it will soon be time to board the plane which brings us to the Ultimate Dream ...... We are absolutely busting now!!! :banana: We have 82 days until we fly out to Florida .... Bring it on!!!

Anyway it is lovely to have more people joining us but when do we find out about FE numbers???? Im not sure how many things to buy so any ideas when we will find out??? Sorry if im a little neurotic about getting organised, I just like things in place!!! :):)

Take care and see u all soooooonnnnn xxxxxx

Trish xxxxx

[tinkslite]

I have been working on our FE. I am making it myself. I made some fun tee shirts too. I did NOT make magnets, because I read that the concierge doors are not metal....?

I just finished posting over at DISabilities, but I think I'll mention briefly here: This trip is due to the kindness of others. We can NOT afford a cruise vacation (or any vacation) right now. Our past year has involved having to sell my hubby's small business to a larger co., the IRS taking over our lives for 4 months, my kids dropping all extracurricular activities, etc.
My autistic daughter is so looking forward to this trip. I am doing all I can to make it as magical as I possibly can. Her favorite character is Tinkerbell, but she loves the princesses too. She is deathly afraid of sharks (even Bruce in Finding Nemo scared her), and says she won't swim in the ocean. She is a great swimmer but is scared. I am so happy that others have helped us so much this past year. As hard as it has been I feel like we've had a fairly godmother looking out for us through it all.
Can't wait to see the looks on my teens faces when we get to port canaveral!!!!!:lovestruc

[SavageGirl]

I'm interested in joining in with the FE. What do I need to do?

[tinkslite]

"Here we go. The FE sounds like a lot of fun...so lets do one for our cruise! If you would like to participate, please PM me with the following info:

Your stateroom number
List of who is in your party including ages and gender of children
Your email address
Any special notations you want me to make regarding your travel party

I will email the FE list to all the participants at a later date. (Someone help me here - how far in advance is an appropriate time to email the final list?) I am an FE newbie - so any advice or personal experiences you want to share would be welcomed!

I'm looking forward to cruising with all of you!" (found in post #74)

[SavageGirl]

I'm replying to this since I am such a newbie to these boards, I can't send a PM until I have 10 posts!

[Smileneyes]

"Here we go. The FE sounds like a lot of fun...so lets do one for our cruise! If you would like to participate, please PM me with the following info:

Your stateroom number
List of who is in your party including ages and gender of children
Your email address
Any special notations you want me to make regarding your travel party

I will email the FE list to all the participants at a later date. (Someone help me here - how far in advance is an appropriate time to email the final list?) I am an FE newbie - so any advice or personal experiences you want to share would be welcomed!

I'm looking forward to cruising with all of you!" (found in post #74)

For our Alaska cruise next week, we made the cutoff at the 60 day mark. That seemed to allow everyone enough time to buy and/or make the gifts. Of course, we had a couple of "last minute stragglers"...it happens quite frequently...so, since everyone was flexible, we added them on to the list. Each cruise gang seems to do things a little differently.

--Drew

[sarahgirl]

For any and all silver castaway key members...today is 90 days so start making your reservations. I was able to make my reservations for both Remy and Palo for the days and times I desired. Can't wait to check them out. Been to Palo 3x but this will be my first visit to Remy. :)

[dennismcneely]

For any and all silver castaway key members...today is 90 days so start making your reservations. I was able to make my reservations for both Remy and Palo for the days and times I desired. Can't wait to check them out. Been to Palo 3x but this will be my first visit to Remy. :)

I was able to book my excursions and activities as well, but I wasn't able to do the online check-in :( Have you been able to do it?

[sarahgirl]

I was able to book my excursions and activities as well, but I wasn't able to do the online check-in :( Have you been able to do it?

No I havent been able to do it either.:confused3

[dennismcneely]

No I havent been able to do it either.:confused3

Thanks Sarah, I'm sorry you haven't been able to complete the online check in, I somehow feel relieved though. I'll keep trying, fortunately it's 7:15 am here in Madrid, Spain :)

Dennis

[pbbtlchhk]

Woo ~ Hoo!!! Just did my online check in :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Can't wait to set sail and have a blast minus my hubby and son!!! This is my first time sailing without them so it will be difficult, but I'm going with my best friend who has never cruised before!! Super excited :yay:

[tstobb]

88 days!
I have a friend from work that is leaving this coming week for her 5 days on the Dream. I've asked her to send pictures & will tap her for info when she gets back :thumbsup2

[ChocolateTrish]

"Here we go. The FE sounds like a lot of fun...so lets do one for our cruise! If you would like to participate, please PM me with the following info:

Your stateroom number
List of who is in your party including ages and gender of children
Your email address
Any special notations you want me to make regarding your travel party

I will email the FE list to all the participants at a later date. (Someone help me here - how far in advance is an appropriate time to email the final list?) I am an FE newbie - so any advice or personal experiences you want to share would be welcomed!

I'm looking forward to cruising with all of you!" (found in post #74)

Hi We have already given all these details to another member that is organising a FE i think, not too good with names but if u have a look at earlier posts I am sure u will be able to spot them x

[ChocolateTrish]

Hi We have already given all these details to another member that is organising a FE i think, not too good with names but if u have a look at earlier posts I am sure u will be able to spot them x

Hi again .... sorry ive been back to check out the earlier posts and it was Mickeymedic that started the organise the FE x

[RweTHEREyet]

O.K., after much cussin' and fussin', we are definitely on both the 9/4 and 9/8 cruises, and we will be participating in the 9/8 FE exchange also. I haven't been around posting since we were not sure about the 9/8 cruise, but it is paid for now and we are definitely going.

I feel like I am missing something because there is nothing for me to go on-line and book. Don't want to do Palo dinner, and there isn't a brunch on the 3-day, correct?

Anyways, glad to be back on the thread and glad that this all worked out and now it is time to get excited.

:dance3:

[RweTHEREyet]

I just went to do on-line check-in, and I cannot pull up my reservation. Think I will wait a little bit and then try again. Have those of you that were unsuccessful before been able to complete your check in?

Edited to add that I finally got it to work. Now I realize I made a mistake on my 9/4 check-in, and it won't let me pull up that reservation to make a change on the check-in form. Not sure it is that big of a deal, but I said we would be heading to a hotel, when in fact we are staying on the ship at the end of the cruise.

[tinkslite]

My DH booked our flights yesterday. He uses his vast amounts of Frequent Flyer Miles for all vacay flights, so we don't shell out anything for those.:thumbsup2

Kiddos 1 & 2 are in Reno Rodeo Parade this am, w/Cheerleading Squads (2nd parade for both). So, I am up early,drying uniforms and curling hair......
:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:
Happy Father's Day to all.

Anyone so excited that they already have a packing list, and have started setting things aside (I have)?