Disney Dream March 20, 2011 Happy Spring Break!

[GatorandNole]

We have paid our deposit and can't wait to sail on the Dream. This will be our second Disney cruise. We cruised on the Wonder for Thanksgiving 2009. Our group is DH, and myself, and our 3 girls, DD (8), DD (6) and DD (5). Looking forward to making memories. We will also coordinate a fish extender list for those that wish to participate. My girls loved it last time.

[IrishCowboy]

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

[GatorandNole]

Thank you Irish Cowboy!

[Princess April]

Count us in!!!! :banana::banana::banana:

[perpetualplanner]

We are in too!

[Pooh for Presid]

We are also on this cruise. We are doing back to back with the cruise on the 24th. Is anyone else doing back to back for these two cruises? I see the
24th does not even have post. Looking forward to a a spring break cruise on a new ship.

[CelticBelle]

We will be there for our honeymoon! This will be our first cruise ever. I'd love to do FE with everyone.

[MGK00]

We're booked for this cruise too! Will be the first cruise for each of us. Our daughter will be 10 when we sail.

[Cptjackandcrew]

We are also on this cruise. We are doing back to back with the cruise on the 24th. Is anyone else doing back to back for these two cruises? I see the
24th does not even have post. Looking forward to a a spring break cruise on a new ship.
Hello,
We are scheduled B2B too. Working on our upcoming cruise right now, but will get more involved with plans for this one late this summer. DD's will be 15 and 13 next March. Will there be children traveling with you?

[Pooh for Presid]

Great to hear you will be doing B2B also. We have two kids but much younger. Two girls who will be 7 and less than a week from being 4. We did 7 days on the magic this past March and they loved it more than Disney World. Look forward to exploring the new ship.

[Cptjackandcrew]

Great to hear you will be doing B2B also. We have two kids but much younger. Two girls who will be 7 and less than a week from being 4. We did 7 days on the magic this past March and they loved it more than Disney World. Look forward to exploring the new ship.
Ours were 4 and 7 when we first started. It seems like almost forever ago. We've been spoiled by 7 night or greater cruises, so that's why I opted for the B2B. We also wanted to check out the Dream. These boards are very helpful for planning. If you are planning to do a day at Atlantis might be more cost effective to reserve a room at the Comfort Suites Paradise Island. It is for us due to the girls ages. You might break even.

[gourt]

Hi everyone - count us in, too! We just paid deposits, and are also doing the B2B with the 3/24 cruise. We just did the 3/20 Magic Western Caribbean and realy wanted a 7 night on the Dream.

We have me, DH Scott, Grandma Pauline, and DD Megan (14 by next March). This is our 2nd Disney cruise but first one for Grandma.

We loved the fish extender last time, so we would be happy to participate on this cruise, too.

Looking forward to fun times ahead! :)

Laura

[Cptjackandcrew]

Hi everyone - count us in, too! We just paid deposits, and are also doing the B2B with the 3/24 cruise. We just did the 3/20 Magic Western Caribbean and realy wanted a 7 night on the Dream.

We have me, DH Scott, Grandma Pauline, and DD Megan (14 by next March). This is our 2nd Disney cruise but first one for Grandma.

We loved the fish extender last time, so we would be happy to participate on this cruise, too.

Looking forward to fun times ahead! :)

Laura
Welcome aboard!

[CelticBelle]

Has everyone done a disney cruise before?

This will be our first cruise and I'm so excited. Im so familiar with pretty much every other aspect of disney and the parks, but as far as DCL im in the dark. :confused: Is there any must do things, or things that arent worth your time?

Ive heard about the FE on the podcast board and it sounds like a lot of fun too. It reminds me of girl scouts when my sister and I were little.:cutie:

[GatorandNole]

Hello Everybody! Looking forward to the cruise. Glad to see people joining the thread.

[Cptjackandcrew]

Has everyone done a disney cruise before?

This will be our first cruise and I'm so excited. Im so familiar with pretty much every other aspect of disney and the parks, but as far as DCL im in the dark. :confused: Is there any must do things, or things that arent worth your time?

Ive heard about the FE on the podcast board and it sounds like a lot of fun too. It reminds me of girl scouts when my sister and I were little.:cutie:
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! A DCL honeymoon will be just magical. There is way too much to do on a cruise, so highlight your Navigator each night and hope to do some of your favorites. Many of the activities overlap each other, so you can't do it all. Plan a special dinner at Palo or whatever it is called on the Dream. It is the adults only restaurant. I'm not being too helpful, but these boards are filled with threads on everything from packing lists to pictures from meals. We just discovered the cruise magnet thread. We've always admired the door decorations, but didn't know how to go about creating them. There is also a thread called "Mel's candy pockets..." You can use some of her creations for wedding guest gifts. If you have specific questions please feel free to ask. Everyone is very helpful.

[MGK00]

Agreed, my DW, DD and I have been reading up and getting excited about our first cruise. From the looks of the food on board I'll need to fast for a week before we sail. :eek:

[CelticBelle]

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! A DCL honeymoon will be just magical. There is way too much to do on a cruise, so highlight your Navigator each night and hope to do some of your favorites. Many of the activities overlap each other, so you can't do it all. Plan a special dinner at Palo or whatever it is called on the Dream. It is the adults only restaurant. I'm not being too helpful, but these boards are filled with threads on everything from packing lists to pictures from meals. We just discovered the cruise magnet thread. We've always admired the door decorations, but didn't know how to go about creating them. There is also a thread called "Mel's candy pockets..." You some of her creations for wedding guest gifts. If you have specific questions please feel free to ask. Everyone is very helpful.

Thank you! :goodvibes Your post really is a good help. Its sometimes just nice to be introduced to things. Ive been trying to spend a little time just hanging around this board to get accustomed to things.

Agreed, my DW, DD and I have been reading up and getting excited about our first cruise. From the looks of the food on board I'll need to fast for a week before we sail. :eek:

:welcome:
welcome to the DIS. Its so exciting that well both be experiencing our first disney cruises. If you find any good tips youll have to let me know. ;)

I think my favorite that ive heard so far is get to the ship early and have your bathing suit in a carry on, so you can enjoy the first afternoon on the ship.

[perpetualplanner]

Guess I should have stated that it will be myself, DH, and DS's who will be 15 and 11 at the time of sailing. If you see a tall very thin teen boy downing smoothies - that'd be my oldest. :goodvibes

[Cptjackandcrew]

Thank you! :goodvibes Your post really is a good help. Its sometimes just nice to be introduced to things. Ive been trying to spend a little time just hanging around this board to get accustomed to things.



:welcome:
welcome to the DIS. Its so exciting that well both be experiencing our first disney cruises. If you find any good tips youll have to let me know. ;)

I think my favorite that ive heard so far is get to the ship early and have your bathing suit in a carry on, so you can enjoy the first afternoon on the ship.
Hi CelticBelle, I just saw a Honeymoon Magnet (Cruise Magnets and Graphics...) on page 95 post #1425 that might be of interest to you.

[2crazegoofies]

We are joining you too!!! This will be our 3rd Disney Cruise (the 2nd is in Oct, 10)

It will be me, DS10, DS4 in Cabin 1. Cabin 2 is my "cruising buddy" and her DS7 for thier 2nd DCL. Cabin 3 is a great friend and her DD8 for thier 1sr cruise EVER!!

We are so excited about this cruise. My youngest asks about going EVERY day...he has no concept of time, of course.

I dont know that I am interested in the FE..they sound like an additional expense and just more to do??? Any opinions?



Cant wait!!

[DisneyJenn23]

We will be joining this cruise as well!! This will be my 7th (maybe 8th if I decide to go in September) Disney Cruise. We have two staterooms.

#1- Katie (Best Friend), Billy (Best Friends DH), and Addison (my Goddaughter)
#2- Jenn (Me) and Matthew (Addie's Godfather)

This will be my first cruise with a child. We usually do cruises with adults only, but I am super excited for my beautiful Goddaughter to be joining us!!

[tumblrbailey]

Hi! I'm doing this cruise with my grandmother, I'm a girl, I'll be 15 by that time, and I'm looking forward to meeting people my age! This will be my fourth Disney cruise! If anyone has DS or DD my age, send them my way through Private Messages! :thumbsup2

[mammacaryn]

Looks like we will be joining this group as well....
We will be on Deck 10.
This is our third cruise with DCL. My son is 7 and my daughter is 5.
We are adding travelers for this one and bringing along my mother in law and father in law. We are also driving this time, so we have a lot more planning to do than we have in the past.
March seems so far away!

And P.S.
We would love to participate in the FE....not sure about the In Laws though.....

[UncleLarry]

Hey mammacaryn, how you doing? I tell you what, how about I foot the bill for you and your in-laws? Those brats of yours will have to fend for themselves.

[mammacaryn]

Hey mammacaryn, how you doing? I tell you what, how about I foot the bill for you and your in-laws? Those brats of yours will have to fend for themselves.

I'd like you all to meet my husband Mike :headache:

[UncleLarry]

Looking forward to the cruise even though it is over 7 months away. Half the fun is the anticipation, I guess. As the wife says, this will be our third Disney cruise on as many ships and we are taking my folks. We are also driving down from Rochester this time, which I think will alleviate some of the stress. I know this sounds backwards, but the "hurry up and slow down" of airports drives me insane. I also stress at having no control over cancellations and delays and what not. Granted the 20+ hour drive will have stresses of its own to deal with, but nothing we don't see and handle on a regular basis.

Can't wait!

[mammacaryn]

:rolleyes1

[Pyrdum]

We will be on this cruise and would love to participate in the FE exchange as well. This will be our third Disney Cruise. We had such a blast last spring break, we booked this cruise date while still on our last cruise.

Our group will consist of myself, DH, DS(11) and DD(8). We have friends that will be joining us. This will be their first Disney Cruise. Hoping we can get them to join the thread and participate in FE exchange as well.

Looking forward to keeping up with the thread over the next six months. It helps pass the weeks and keep the anticipation high.:yay:

BTW.....my husband and I share this loggin. If you see the thread for a cruise for March 21st, that was my genius husband. :guilty:He thought a thread hadn't been started for our cruise date and realized he was lookin for the wrong date:lmao:

[mammacaryn]

Looks like this ship is filling up! Checked to see if our room prices had changed at all and the only catagories left are OceanViews and Verandah's.....

[Cookiebird]

Hi everyone!
I just booked yesterday and am very excited! It will be our first Disney cruise and my first vacation as a single parent. Kinda freaked out about that but should be a fun time. I have two boys, 3 and 6. I haven't told them yet because I don't want to listen to months and months of nagging about when we are going. Lol!

Lesley

[mammacaryn]

Hi everyone!
I just booked yesterday and am very excited! It will be our first Disney cruise and my first vacation as a single parent. Kinda freaked out about that but should be a fun time. I have two boys, 3 and 6. I haven't told them yet because I don't want to listen to months and months of nagging about when we are going. Lol!

Lesley

Hi Lesley! You and your kids will have a great time! This is our 3rd cruise on Disney, my kids were 3 and 5 on the first one. Welcome to the board.
While we are all waiting for the members of this group to build up you should look into the Fish Extender gift exchange. It is a lot of fun (and a little or a lot of work-whatever you want to put into it) and the kids really really enjoy it! Heck, I enjoyed it too!
There is a lot of info on the board about it, here is some to start you off :
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33184281&postcount=2

[DisneyMama629]

Hi everyone! We are booked on this cruise too. It will be my mom (51), my son who will be 20 months at the time, and myself (28). It will be my first cruise and my mom's first Disney cruise! I can't wait!

Lesley, it's my first vacation as a single parent too!

[svjenkins]

We are taking our second DCL cruise for Spring Break. Our first was 4 years ago on the Wonder. It will be me, DH, DS 13 & DS 10.

We are so excited to see the Dream!

:yay::yay::yay::yay:

[2crazegoofies]

Hey Cookie Bird...I am also going on this cruise with you & Im a single parent. Actually two of my girlfriends (single parents) and thier kids are going as well. We will have to meet up!!

I also just came off of a 3 day cruise...the first one without any other adult with my two boys age 3 & 9. There were some nerve wracking moments, but all in all it all works out! You and them will have a great time!

I understand not wanting to tell them so soon, but when you do tell them, talk to them about going into the clubs. It is a great way for you to have some time to yourself!! Even for just a couple of hours! I loved it!

I look forward to meeting up with you!

[GatorandNole]

I am so excited Spring Break does not seem that far away anymore. I just wanted to remind would be Pirates that now through early next week would be a good time to get Pirate costumes for the Pirates in the Caribbean party. We dressed up last time and the kids loved it and our picture with Captain Jack Sparrow looked great. They are doing it on the Dream and have added a new activity geared to the younger kids too. I also have put together a rough list of threaders so far, for possible FE or just meeting up. I'll update as we go and refine. We are looking at an FE cutoff date in early January as well.
DisneyJenn23: 7th DCL 2 cabins 1: DWKatie DHBilly DDAddison 2: DWJenn DHMatthew
2crazegoofies: 3rd DCL 2 cabins 1: DW DS10 DS4 2: DW DS7
Cptjackandcrew: DH DW DD15 DD13
Perpetualplanner: DH DW DS 15 DS 11
CelticBelle: Honeymoon DH DW
MGK00: DH DW DD9
GatorandNole: DH DW DD8 DD6 DD5
Princess April: DW DH DD
Pooh for Presid: DH DW DD7 DD4
Gourt: DW Laura DH Scott DD14 Megan Grandma Pauline
Tumblrbailey: Grandma and DD15 Bailey
Mammacaryn/Uncle Larry: DW DHMike DS7 DD5 Inlaws
Pyrdum: DW DH DS11 DD8
Cookiebird: DW DS6 DS3
DisneyMama629: DW DS2 Grandma
Svjenkins: DWSusan DHMark DS13 Jonathon DS10 Jackson

[DisneyMama629]

I just wanted to bump our thread and say how excited I am for our upcoming cruise! Did anyone buy a pirate costume after Halloween?

[biroberts]

Woo Hoo! Just confirmed our booking for the B2B cruises 3/20 and 3/24. It will be myself, DH, DD 13 and DD16. This will be our 3rd Disney cruise. I can't wait to catch up on the threads for our cruises and meet everyone. Definitely count me in for FE exchanges. :banana:

[bgoodmickey]

DH (Damon) and I (Brenda) will also be on this cruise. This is our 3rd cruise (2nd on Disney)

[tumblrbailey]

Hey everyone, just bumping and checking in! If anyone has kids between 13 and 16, you can PM me and we can e-mail or text or Facebook or something! I'd love to get to know some people! :cool1:

[DisneyJenn23]

Just booked my Palo reservations for our cruise! We are doing brunch and dinner. There were parties of 1-2 and 3-4 available for both brunch and dinner. Brunch was only available at 11:30. Dinner had a few more times.

Remy was also available, but we decided to skip that for this cruise. I think there were about 4 or 5 different times available.

Only 105 days too go!! :)

[gourt]

Hi all - we have just decided to change our cruise to next Christmas. Spring Break just wasn't working out for us. Scott, Megan and I all hope you have a wonderful time in March!

thanks!

Laura (aka gourt) :santa:

[MGK00]

Was looking on the DCL site today and it appears our cruise date is booked full for children. You can still reserve a room as a party of adults, but not if there are any children in your group. As it is a common spring break week, that's probably not too surprising. :confused3

[twinmum]

Hello! We're excited about our first ever cruise -of any kind! We've got quite a bit of WDW and DL experience, but we're cruise newbies! Our family includes me, my DH, and our twin DS's, now aged 12. We love Disney because the CM's strive to help all of us have a great time. One of our sons has a physical disability, so that can be challenging sometimes. We've got an accessible cabin booked, but I'm looking for any other tips...

[mammacaryn]

Happy new year everyone! Any word on a tenative fish extender head count? Its getting close,finally feel like I can start getting excited soon....

[disneymom3588]

We will be there too! Myself my DH and my DS (10). It's our first Disney Cruise and we can't wait.:banana:

[Pyrdum]

Hey disneymom3588! Noticed you are from TN......we are from Murfreesboro, TN. What part are you from?

We have a DS(11) and DD(8).....and with our friends who have two girls 9 & 6.

[cleenw]

Hi All,
My family and I are very excited to be going on our 2nd Disney cruise. It will be myself, DH, DS-11, DD-9. Can't wait to be on the Dream!

[britgirl8409]

We'll be going on our first cruise on the Dream. My DH and I and two DD's 8 and 11. Cannot wait !

[LoveBugs]

We'll be there! We're doing the B2B with our three daughters, who will be 6, almost 4, and 9 months when we travel. Can't wait!! :yay::banana::cheer2:

[Tweet]

We are considering going on the cruise. Can anyone tell me if there is going to be a FE exchange? Thanks!

[katebeth]

HI!!! This will be our first cruise and we are so excited!! It will be me, DH, DD(10) DD(7) and DD(2)...We are Disney junkies and can't wait!! :cool1:

[mammacaryn]

We are considering going on the cruise. Can anyone tell me if there is going to be a FE exchange? Thanks!

We are doing one. Not sure how the list is coming along though. If you are considering....and there are rooms left....BOOK! Last I heard only non kid rooms were left. Though checking everyday things can change.


LOOK AT ALL THE NEW PEOPLE finally hoping on here! Cannot wait to get a final head count on FE stuff. I love putting that stuff together and have been finding great little additions here and there.

Everyone getting excited?

[biroberts]

Hey Love Bugs, we are doing the B2B with this cruise then staying on for the next. I can't wait to see how that works, people I have talked to have loved it!

FE exchange? We are defiantly in and I can help out in whatever way is needed.

Has anyone thought about shore excursions? We are considering the dolphin swim at Atlantis. Any tips?

Also, are we going to do a meet and greet type thing the first day? I've gone to one before and it is great to put faces to the names and give the kids a chance to meet up.

Getting Anxious Here!!!!!!!:yay:

[cleenw]

I too am interested in the FE exchange if its not too late!

[bgoodmickey]

Seeing the new info on the Dream is making it very exciting. Any word yet on the FE list. Just ordered my FE and started gathering items.

[Pyrdum]

We are in for participating in the FE exchange as well!

Those of you on the B2B (3/20 & 3/24), we will be joining you. Convinced DH to book second leg today:yay::yay:

[mammacaryn]

Hi all!
Ok, first of all I hope I am not stepping on GatorandNoles toes by doing this, but I haven't seen you on here in awhile and thought this should be finalized.
If anyone is interested in participating in the Fish Extender please send me an EMAIL---not a PM. (easier for me to organize this way) Please put Disney Dream FE as the subject.

Information needed-please supply as much as possible....
(the ONLY reason I am requesting ages,names AND gender is because some people like to make home made items and some like to get specific to ages and gender--some even include names)

Cabin Number-Deck Number
Adult Names
Child Names,Ages,Genders

Remember EMAIL me the above information.....
My name is Caryn, here is my email:
mcdgsmith@frontiernet.net


I will put together a list As soon as possible and plan on CLOSING sign up on January 20. That will give people plenty of time to put stuff together (I hated feeling rushed on the last one I did), it also gives time to get it done so you can mail the stuff to the boat if needed in the week before. If more people join after that, another group can be started by someone else.
Thanks everyone!!

[TAKitty]

Hi, I'm not on the cruise, but I have a free FE I would be willing to mail to someone. It is well made from gradysmommy on ebay.

It is pink with two mouseheads on it. They are both girl mouseheads. I used it on a cruise with me and my sister.

Message me if you could use it.

[Cptjackandcrew]

Hi all!
Ok, first of all I hope I am not stepping on GatorandNoles toes by doing this, but I haven't seen you on here in awhile and thought this should be finalized.
If anyone is interested in participating in the Fish Extender please send me an EMAIL---not a PM. (easier for me to organize this way) Please put Disney Dream FE as the subject.

Information needed-please supply as much as possible....
(the ONLY reason I am requesting ages,names AND gender is because some people like to make home made items and some like to get specific to ages and gender--some even include names)

Cabin Number-Deck Number
Adult Names
Child Names,Ages,Genders

Remember EMAIL me the above information.....
My name is Caryn, here is my email:
mcdgsmith@frontiernet.net


I will put together a list As soon as possible and plan on CLOSING sign up on January 20. That will give people plenty of time to put stuff together (I hated feeling rushed on the last one I did), it also gives time to get it done so you can mail the stuff to the boat if needed in the week before. If more people join after that, another group can be started by someone else.
Thanks everyone!!

Thanks Caryn. I sent you an e-mail.

[Cptjackandcrew]

Hi, I'm not on the cruise, but I have a free FE I would be willing to mail to someone. It is well made from gradysmommy on ebay.

It is pink with two mouseheads on it. They are both girl mouseheads. I used it on a cruise with me and my sister.

Message me if you could use it.

I sent you a PM. Thanks.

[mammacaryn]

Hi everyone. Remember to EMAIL me at mcdgsmith@frontiernet.net if you want your cabin included in the FE!
So far there are only 5 cabins participating and one maybe!

I am doing the cut off on the 20th so nobody feels rushed!!!

I am OFFICIALLY ready for vacation to get here!

[twinmum]

Hello! We're looking forward to our very first cruise! Our family includes: me, DH and twin DS, age 12. They were born extremely prematurely and as a result, one of our sons has cerebral palsy and will be using his walker/wheelchair to get around. Of course, this makes us easy to spot in a crowd!

We've booked an accessible deluxe family stateroom w/ verandah and we're really curious to see what that actually looks like. We're hoping the boys will be interested in the Clubs but so far they're thinking they'd rather spend time with us. I suspect once they get onboard, that will change.

Being first timers, we're a bit nervous about all the logistics, and also about addressing our son's needs...so if you see us looking like the confused newbies we are, trying to push a wheelchair through a crowd of happy cruisers eager to get somewhere, please be patient!

[LittleSis]

My family and I have been on other cruise lines, but this will be our first Disney cruise. I think I'm more excited than the rest of them! My DH and our DS (10) and DD (7) will be joining the rest of you for this spring break cruise. Can anyone tell me if there is a formal or dressy night on the 4 night cruise? I don't see anything about that in the planning center on Disney's website. Just want to be prepared!

9 weeks to go! Can't wait to see the Dream!

[GatorandNole]

Hi all!
Ok, first of all I hope I am not stepping on GatorandNoles toes by doing this, but I haven't seen you on here in awhile and thought this should be finalized.
If anyone is interested in participating in the Fish Extender please send me an EMAIL---not a PM. (easier for me to organize this way) Please put Disney Dream FE as the subject.

Information needed-please supply as much as possible....
(the ONLY reason I am requesting ages,names AND gender is because some people like to make home made items and some like to get specific to ages and gender--some even include names)

Cabin Number-Deck Number
Adult Names
Child Names,Ages,Genders

Remember EMAIL me the above information.....
My name is Caryn, here is my email:
mcdgsmith@frontiernet.net


I will put together a list As soon as possible and plan on CLOSING sign up on January 20. That will give people plenty of time to put stuff together (I hated feeling rushed on the last one I did), it also gives time to get it done so you can mail the stuff to the boat if needed in the week before. If more people join after that, another group can be started by someone else.
Thanks everyone!!

Caryn,
Thank you for organizing the FE exchange! I need all the help I can get.

If anyone has any suggestions for a meet and greet when we board the ship PM or post. Time and locations that would work for you.
Thanks,
Anoush (Go Gators)

[GatorandNole]

My family and I have been on other cruise lines, but this will be our first Disney cruise. I think I'm more excited than the rest of them! My DH and our DS (10) and DD (7) will be joining the rest of you for this spring break cruise. Can anyone tell me if there is a formal or dressy night on the 4 night cruise? I don't see anything about that in the planning center on Disney's website. Just want to be prepared!

9 weeks to go! Can't wait to see the Dream!

I pulled this from the DCL site:
On 4-night cruises:
• First night: cruise casual—no shorts, swimwear or tank tops
• One pirate or tropical night (deck party)
• One "dress-up night"—jacket for men, dress or pantsuit for women
• Final night: cruise casual—no shorts, swimwear or tank tops
Dress for dinner at Palo on all cruises:
• Men: dress shirt or jacket, no shorts
• Women: dress or pantsuit

The four night cruise is not as formal as the seven day cruise. The seven day cruises have a formal night and a semi-formal night. When we dined at Palo we dressed up which was the dress up night for us anyway.

[mammacaryn]

OK folks!
I sent out one last round of PM's to people from a list that GatorandNole had compiled.

Reminder if you have not done so already, and are interested in participating in the FE, the cut off date is in 3 days, Jan. 20!

Email me your information if you want to participate.

mcdgsmith@frontiernet.net


Names of Adults
Names,Ages,Gender of children
STateroom number
Disboard name(s)

Thanks!
Caryn

[ddeal1957]

This will be our (DH and I) 1st time cruising DCL and so looking forward to being on the DREAM. We would be interested in a meet and greet if one is planned.... count us in!:goodvibes

[mammacaryn]

LAST CALL for FE sign ups!!!!! EMAIL me today if you are interested!!!!

[biroberts]

For anyone interested I found the Menu's for the Dream!

I tried to post the direct links, but couldn't get it to work, so...
go to www. disneycruiser .info

There are menus for all but Remy.

For cruisers with kids, something I did on our first cruise that was fun was I purchased plain white pillow cases and using computer iron on transfers, put a disney design on them. When we boarded, I dropped them off at guest services and they had the characters sign them and deliver them to our room on the last night. One word of warning, even thought they use sharpie markers, they will still come off on your kids face at night! lol :rotfl:

[catherinesmom]

Hi everyone,

We are doing the B2B on 3/20 and 3/24 as well. It will be me, DH, DD8 and DD3. It sounds like there are going to be a whole group of kids who are right around the same age.

Can't wait to see the Dream!

Kristy

[GatorandNole]

DCL has now added another feature to its online check in (apparently based on the crowds at the terminal with the larger Dream). I went online and signed up for the earliest port arrival time of 10:30 - 11:00 since we are driving over from WDW.

45 days until we cruise!!!!!

[ddeal1957]

Can't wait for the cruise..... hard to believe that in less than 45 days we will be on the DREAM! 1st time cruising on DCL and looking forward to it......:yay:

[mammacaryn]

DCL has now added another feature to its online check in (apparently based on the crowds at the terminal with the larger Dream). I went online and signed up for the earliest port arrival time of 10:30 - 11:00 since we are driving over from WDW.

45 days until we cruise!!!!!

I will have to check this out....Is it in the regular online check in section?

[captainscapegirl]

Hello fellow shipmates,
I wanted to see if there are any other families that would like to be part of a FE exchange? There is already one started but it is closed to additional participants so if you are more a last minuter like me, let me know if you would like to participate and we will get a list going. Even if you are part of one already and want to join ours, by all means let me know...the more the merrier. We had a great time with this last year and my daughter and her friend have had fun getting things for this years exchange. If you don't know what an FE exchange is or want more details let me know.

PLease PM me or email me at captainscapegirl@comcast.net

See you all real soon!!! :dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

[Cptjackandcrew]

I will have to check this out....Is it in the regular online check in section?

The check in screen is slightly different than previous cruises, but you'll find it easy enough.

We are doing a B2B with my parents and I was having difficulty logging into their second portion. I spoke with DCL and they said that you can get in line whenever you arrive, whether it is earlier or later than your sign up time, but this is just to help Disney know when most people are arriving. If you are doing a B2B then you will be escorted off the ship briefly (30 minutes?) for customs, but then allowed back on.

[twinmum]

DCL has now added another feature to its online check in (apparently based on the crowds at the terminal with the larger Dream). I went online and signed up for the earliest port arrival time of 10:30 - 11:00 since we are driving over from WDW.

45 days until we cruise!!!!!

Hello - this sounds great...except when I access our account, it indicates that this feature is locked. I wonder why? Could it be: arriving from out of country (although we'll already be in the US) or more likely, is it something that they open up for repeat cruisers?

I read another thread by someone who is a first timer who was feeling really blue about nothing being available by the time it was finally their turn to make reservations for Palo, excursions etc. I must admit I feel a bit the same way...but people have reassured me that there will be openings available once we board. The problem for us is that one of our sons uses a wheelchair and walker...and by the time we board with all this stuff, plus learning the ship and fighting the crowds, I have a bad feeling there'll be nothing left.

Sorry to be such a downer...it's just we really want to enjoy this vacation!

[mammacaryn]

Thanks I checked it out.

Twinmum,
The locks will disappear after you update the other stuff. You need checkmarks in all the other boxes. I had everything filled out but it unchecked a couple things and I just re did it.

This is my third cruise and all the palo brunches were gone when I went to book, on the day it was open for me.

Go right to the nightclub for dining changes when you get onboard, hopefully there will still be openings.(no real fighting off crowds, at least on the magic there wasn't) Only one of you need to go there as well.

[UncleLarry]

Just stating the obvious, but I can not wait for this cruise to get here. The new ship will be great and all that, but all I want to do is look out on the ocean from our balcony and try to spot a mermaid while sipping a beer. Don't get me wrong I love all the little touches Disney throws into their ships (and I sure the Dream will be no exception) but I just want sit back, relax and let someone else drive the boat for a while.

[rkampas]

Late for the party as usual. This cruise shows up as booked by all the sites I've checked. Our family of 5 would love to go with you all. Does anyone know a.) Somewhere to book this or b.) know anyone wishing to transfer a reservation? Signed: Desparate Dad

[DisneyJenn23]

We are hoping to book a Cabana at Castaway Cay. Anyone book one yet? I wish they would open them up for booking just like they do Palo and excursions. I am hating waiting to find out until we are on the ship!

[captainscapegirl]

Late for the party as usual. This cruise shows up as booked by all the sites I've checked. Our family of 5 would love to go with you all. Does anyone know a.) Somewhere to book this or b.) know anyone wishing to transfer a reservation? Signed: Desparate Dad
Rkampas,
A friend of mine just booked last week for her and her three girls. She did so by checking the website every single day until something popped up as available. People cancel all the time, just keep checking! Good Luck to you!

[mammacaryn]

Getting close, and I am SO ready. Whats everyones weather like? Anyone packing yet?

We are in Western NY, so non stop snow of varying degrees since around Christmas, I am so done with it.

Got the online check in done. Always exciting waiting for the actual documents though.

Got one bag packed (FE stuff, beach things, things for the room I know we will not need for the drive down)

Pre cruise hotel room Booked.

We still need to get insurance though....

Rough past month for my family so I am more than anxious to get out of dodge for awhile. The first week in January our 12 year old dog Mojo passed away in his sleep, and then less than a month later (last week) we had to have our 14 year old dog Nico put to sleep. House just doesn't seem the same....

On a "little" bit of an up note, we did discover a couple little credits from DCL on our Visa Statement yesterday, one for $11.xx and one for $13.xx, must be a change in taxes or something maybe-no clue.

Hope you are all having fun getting ready for the trip as the time gets closer, and hopefully your new year has started off a little better than ours has.

[MGK00]

I was checking our reservation tonight and it looks like multiple Palo times just opened up. :cool1: As first time cruisers they were all taken when the 75 day window opened up in January. Anyway, thought I'd post this here in case someone was wanting a Palo reservation but hasn't been able to get one.

[twinmum]

I was checking our reservation tonight and it looks like multiple Palo times just opened up. :cool1: As first time cruisers they were all taken when the 75 day window opened up in January. Anyway, thought I'd post this here in case someone was wanting a Palo reservation but hasn't been able to get one.

:cheer2::cheer2:THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!:cheer2::cheer2:

My hubby and I will remember your kindness when we are enjoying our Palo dinner!

Thanks for the great tip!

[mammacaryn]

I was checking our reservation tonight and it looks like multiple Palo times just opened up. :cool1: As first time cruisers they were all taken when the 75 day window opened up in January. Anyway, thought I'd post this here in case someone was wanting a Palo reservation but hasn't been able to get one.

Thanks! But no Brunch :(

[ddeal1957]

Thank you for the update on the Palo reservations! I have been checking each week to see if a time slot would open and I'm glad I saw your post. Looking forward to it!

:cool1:

[ddeal1957]

Just saw that there are openings for Remy's on the 3/20 cruise in addition to Palo....... looking forward to dinner at Remy's.......
:goodvibes

[Pyrdum]

I was checking our reservation tonight and it looks like multiple Palo times just opened up. :cool1: As first time cruisers they were all taken when the 75 day window opened up in January. Anyway, thought I'd post this here in case someone was wanting a Palo reservation but hasn't been able to get one.

Thanks for the heads up.......we were able to get a Palo ressie last night:yay::yay:

[bgoodmickey]

Received our cruise docs today and we are very excited. Can't wait to see her. We have started packing and getting everything together. The next month will go by quickly. Looking forward to some Spring type weather.:yay:

[perpetualplanner]

Got our cruise docs yesterday :cool1:

The boys got cruise stuff for Valentine's Day. DS(11) got a new snorkel set and DS(15) got some new sand shoes and some shorts for under his board shorts.

Haven't started packing yet but trying to hold off. DH doesn't like the suitcases sitting out for weeks at a time. Still trying to get the 2 boys to try on their shorts to see if any still fit from last year - if they don't get it done they're likely to look a little funny. :laughing:

[mammacaryn]

Time is getting closer folks! This has been a VERY LONG WINTER! Hoping we have nice weather for the drive down.


I know 2 of you posted that you got your docs, has anyone else? I thought for sure we would have ours by now since we didn't need airline tickets(we have booked EVERYTHING thru disney in the past, and docs came about 3 weeks out)....hopefully any day now.

Anyone know of any good Disney shopping near the port? We usually stay at the Hyatt at the airport, but again, since we are driving we are staying by the port.

My kids are on spring break this week, which will have me more than ready for vacation by the time they go back to school on Monday!

Have a good one everybody!

[GatorandNole]

We received our cruise docs on Valentine's Day. I have pulled out our pirate gear, beach gear and suitcases. I am headed to WDW this weekend for the Princess Half Marathon so after that I can focus only on cruise prep. It is hot today in Tallahassee. First day the kids did not have to wear any jacket to school. Looking forward to the Aquaduck to cool off!

[jmss1950]

:dance3:
This will be Disney cruise #6 and boy are we ready for it! We are ex cast members now living in Georgia and Disney started us as cruising addicts back in 2002. Just the two of us celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary this time. Looking forward to our first view of Disney Dream.
Happy cruising.:goodvibes

[biroberts]

Three weeks til we leave! I can't wait, I need some sun and fun!!!!!:yay:

[ddeal1957]

Received our documents today!!!!! can't wait.... time to start getting clothes ready for the trip!:goodvibes

[Pyrdum]

OMG! It is getting so close:banana: I have to admit I am starting to stress a bit:scared1:..........less than 3 weeks for us bc we are going to WDW a couple days before.

So much to do and so little time......

We have been counting down to this cruise since last spring break. Finally almost here! :yay::yay::yay:

[captainscapegirl]

:)
Hello fellow shipmates,
I wanted to see if there are any other families that would like to be part of a FE exchange? There is already one started but it is closed to additional participants so if you are more a last minuter like me, let me know if you would like to participate and we will get a list going. Even if you are part of one already and want to join ours, by all means let me know...the more the merrier. We had a great time with this last year and my daughter and her friend have had fun getting things for this years exchange. If you don't know what an FE exchange is or want more details let me know.

PLease PM me or email me at captainscapegirl@comcast.net

See you all real soon!!! :dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

[bgoodmickey]

Counting the days now! We are going to Daytona Beach for a few days prior and I am ready! Can't wait to see the Dream. Hope all is well for eveyone. Everyone have a safe journey, see you on the Dream.:yay:

[DisneyJenn23]

Only 19 days left!! The weather in Florida has finally warmed up and it is perfect for a spring cruise! Looking forward to being on the Dream very very soon!!

[MGK00]

Just started packing tonight! Can't wait for some warm weather!

[ddeal1957]

ditto!!! I'm tired of snow - then rain/freezing rain - snow - thunder storms/flash floods - cold weather..... can't wait for the warm temps of the Carribean!!!! :cool1:

[GatorandNole]

Just got back from WDW yesterday. The weather has definitely warmed up. Hottest half marathon for me yet but I finished. Now I am ready to cruise!!! We are staying at WDW the night before and the night after the cruise. I hope everyone has safe travels to the ship. I am also going to check on a location for a meet up on the afternoon of embarkation.

[mammacaryn]

Just got back from WDW yesterday. The weather has definitely warmed up. Hottest half marathon for me yet but I finished. Now I am ready to cruise!!! We are staying at WDW the night before and the night after the cruise. I hope everyone has safe travels to the ship. I am also going to check on a location for a meet up on the afternoon of embarkation.

Congrats on finishing, and happy to hear the weather was nice. Are you doing the 5K at CC? Hubby and I had thought about it but I am not a runner and it sounds like they start it later now and honestly I don't want to cut into any of my actual beach time :) (used to be they let the 5k folks off about an hour before hand I thought.....)
I am SO ready. Doing too much shopping,thank god we are driving otherwise I would be paying a ton in extra baggage fees probably :) We have our driving route pretty much planned, hoping for nice driving weather! Busy couple weeks before hand which is good, things will go quicker this way! Have a good time at WDW.

[GatorandNole]

Congrats on finishing, and happy to hear the weather was nice. Are you doing the 5K at CC? Hubby and I had thought about it but I am not a runner and it sounds like they start it later now and honestly I don't want to cut into any of my actual beach time :) (used to be they let the 5k folks off about an hour before hand I thought.....)
I am SO ready. Doing too much shopping,thank god we are driving otherwise I would be paying a ton in extra baggage fees probably :) We have our driving route pretty much planned, hoping for nice driving weather! Busy couple weeks before hand which is good, things will go quicker this way! Have a good time at WDW.

Not sure on the 5K probably not because of the kids. The 5K used to start at 8:30 and everyone else gets off at 9:00. We are slow and it would take at least 45 minutes with little ones. I'd rather go to the beach too! No such thing as TOO much shopping! Have fun. See you soon.

[ddeal1957]

Can't believe that 2 weeks from today we'll be sailing on the "Dream"!!!! can't wait........:cool1:

[Pyrdum]

OMG! Hard to believe it's so close :banana:. So much packing to do this weekend and to finish up the FE's:scared1:

I need a break from my stressful job, Disney always does the trick:yay:

[Cptjackandcrew]

I don't recall if someone already posted this, but I spoke with DCL today and this is the dinner attire for each night:
Night 1: casual
Night 2: dressier, but not like a formal night on a 7-night
Night 3: pirate
Night 4: casual

if you're doing the B2B from the 24th-27th:
Night 1: casual
Night 2: pirate (we're going tropical I think)
Night 3: dressier (again, not like a formal night)

We're soooo excited!

[LittleSis]

Thank you for clarifying the dress code for each night!! Can't wait to board the Dream - 1 week from tomorrow!! :yay:

[mammacaryn]

ONE WEEK!
Need to get more packing done since we are leaving on Thursday.
Looking forward to some sunshine.

[DisneyJenn23]

I sure hope this week goes by quickly. I am so ready!!

[mammacaryn]

I sure hope this week goes by quickly. I am so ready!!

ME TOO! Luckily I have something extra to do every day until Thursday to help make the time fly by.

[perpetualplanner]

Those of you packed already want to come give me a hand? We don't even have suitcases out yet and it's going to be another crazy week (darn kids and their extra-curriculars). My youngest already told me to just pack whatever for him since between math club, track, soccer and homework he doesn't have spare time. I told him I'd grab him some undies :rotfl2:

[biroberts]

I am beyond ready for a vacation, not that I am actually ready. I still haven't packed a thing. Funny...our first cruise I was packed two weeks ahead of time! LOL :rotfl:
I can't wait to sit on a deck chair with my book and umbrella drink :umbrella:and do absolutely nothing!
See you soon!

[biroberts]

Does anyone know hot the Back to Back thing works? I assume we have to get off the boat and reboard, but what exactly is the process?:confused3

[Cptjackandcrew]

Does anyone know hot the Back to Back thing works? I assume we have to get off the boat and reboard, but what exactly is the process?:confused3

I found this on a different thread from earlier today.

We were off at 9:30 and on by 10:30. You must clear the ship and take your form through Customs. Then circle around and go back up the escalator. You receive a new KTTW card and then wait in the Concierge area to reboard. We were able to return to our room, 12516, because Mario had it ready.

[mammacaryn]

Anyone book excursions in Nassau?
We had initially intended on doing Cabbage Beach on our own like we have in the past. Now we are looking to book the blackbeard stingray/beach excursion.
Looks like a neat little day trip and a chance to do something we haven't done yet.
What are you all doing?

[Cptjackandcrew]

Anyone book excursions in Nassau?
We had initially intended on doing Cabbage Beach on our own like we have in the past. Now we are looking to book the blackbeard stingray/beach excursion.
Looks like a neat little day trip and a chance to do something we haven't done yet.
What are you all doing?

We reserved a room at the Comfort Suites Paradise Island. This will allow us to go to Atlantis for the day. I read about it on a thread last year. There are lots of hidden charges, so be cautious when booking.

[ddeal1957]

Packing almost completed.... leaving Friday - can't wait !!!!!!:woohoo:

[DisneyMama629]

We leave Friday too! I can't wait! I'm pretty much done packing. Just have to pack my carryon backpack and diaper bag. A flight with a 20 month old is not going to be fun!

[mammacaryn]

We head out tomorrow-Driving from NY state. I am slowly getting ready. Lots of little things here and there.

Just cashed in all our change and bottle return slips we've been saving since September :) No tips will have to be charged to our account because of this! We saved $95 in Bottle return slips and $200 in silver change. We also had $10 in pennies which I took to coinstar and got a starbucks card with since our hotel in cocoa beach has a starbucks in it. I am thrifty by nature I guess!

[svjenkins]

We are flying down on Saturday. I've started gathering stuff, but now really packing. Feeling a little panicky right now.

Ready to relax!:yay:

[ddeal1957]

Starting to feel paniced now too! Finished 1st round of packing... now trying to "lighten the load"! looking forward to the surf, sand and sun and of course..... the DREAM!:yay:

[perpetualplanner]

Also finished first round of packing last night. Still need to actually hunt a few things down and DH needs to pack tonight...then it's just waiting.:cool1:

[mammacaryn]

Hopefully we will be on the road by 4pm today!!! Cannot wait. I know I am OVERPACKED but since we don't have to worry about airline fees I don't care. Booked our excursion last minute yesterday, it is supposed to be beautiful in Nassau on Monday!
I am sure that all the negative stuff is just picky, fussy folks needing something to complain about . I am ready to have a good time!

[LittleSis]

We have a 20 hour drive from northern Illinois - hoping to be on the road by 1pm tomorrow. DS (10) had a dental emergency on Tuesday so I had him at the dentist yesterday morning. Broke off one of his two front permanent teeth! Sure didn't need that expense before vacation, but glad it happened this week and not next week on the ship!! I'm sure Mickey would charge a lot more than our dentist! Have had the suitcases out since last weekend, but finally started to pack last night. Now all the little things to do - stop the newspaper, hold the mail, pick up dry cleaning, buy snacks for the drive....I'm starting to panic too!!

Safe travels to the ship everyone!!

[DisneyMama629]

My son broke off his front tooth too. So if you see a toddler with one front tooth, that's my boy. It broke my heart that it happened before our cruise.

[twinmum]

Still haven't finished packing and we leave first thing in the morning! Most things are laid out, though. Still lots on the To Do list!

Seems like there are many kids who have teeth stories...we do too. Three years ago, one of our twin sons chipped 1 front tooth while playing on a trampoline. No worries, just a little filing down required. Not two weeks later, he and a friend were playing Wii tennis and he got wacked in the mouth with the numchuk...chipped the other front tooth! This one took more repair, but you could never tell now.

Any 12 (or so) year old boys coming on the cruise?

[mammacaryn]

My son broke off his front tooth too. So if you see a toddler with one front tooth, that's my boy. It broke my heart that it happened before our cruise.

Yep, I think boys know moms want lots of pictures for vacation! My son got a huge scrape on his forehead....so he now looks like Harry Potter :)

[GatorandNole]

Good afternoon all,
I spoke with travel agent and he suggested the Vista Cafe for a meet and greet on Sunday. It is near shutters off the Atrium. Hope to see you there. We drive to Disney Saturday afternoon. Still packing but it will get done. I wish everybody safe travels to the ship. Sorry to hear about dental issues and the scrapes. Girls do it too though. I am keeping my fingers crossed. My oldest fell right before her first ballet recital and had a big knot on her forehead. I think of it every time I look at her portrait. Well I can't wait to be on the Dream. I need to book next year's cruise while we are on so I have something to look forward to after we disembark.

[ddeal1957]

Thank you so much for finding a location for the "Meet and Greet"! Looking forward to meeting everyone from the boards..... safe travels to everyone....:flower3:

[Pyrdum]

Hope everyone has a safe trip! We are driving now......making a stop later in Valdosta. Will be up bright and early for remainder of drive. EPCOT here we come :banana:

Hope to see some of you guys on the ship!

[perpetualplanner]

twinmum my younger DS is 11 (12 in May). He's usually pretty social but sometimes initially stand-offish. If your boy(s) are into sports he'll be game though.

[DisneyJenn23]

My friends got here today! Mani/pedi tomorrow morning and Typhoon in the afternoon. See you all Sunday!

[Cptjackandcrew]

We're on our way to Port Canaveral!!!!

[mammacaryn]

In the van still driving back home....it gets colder at each stop. I just wanted to say thank you very much to everyone that participated in the fish extender. We loved the wide variet of things we received.
We really enjoyed our trip though the ship had its good and bad. Hope you all had a great time.

[GatorandNole]

We got home last night. I wanted to thank all the FE participants for the wonderful gifts. My girls enjoyed the exchange even more this year since they helped with making some of the items as well as delivery. We had a wonderful cruise. I wish we could have made the meet and greet but we were running a bit behind on Sunday. We did meet one from our group at lunch so that was nice. Well we booked our cruise for spring break next year. Same time same ship. Anybody else book on board? We wanted to do B2B but the 4 night is followed by a 5 night next year. Too long and the girls would miss school.

[Pyrdum]

Hope everyone had a great trip! We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed our B2B. We booked on board as well but for Fantasy July 2012.

Thanks to everyone for all the great FE gifts.

Still on our long drive home.....gets colder and colder!:sad2:

[DisneyMama629]

The Fish extender gifts were amazing! Thanks everyone!

[cleenw]

Thanks everyone for making our first exchange so much fun. We all really enjoyed it. Hope everyone had a great cruise!

[biroberts]

Thank you everyone for the FE goodies! My girls enjoyed peeking out to see what was left for us.
We had a great time on the cruise, and can't wait to do it again!!!!!