Off to Neverland 7
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Oct 15, 2014
Hello DISer's! This is my very first trip report. I've been learning more and more everyday on the boards with anticipation for our upcoming trip and thought, "what the heck, I might as well write one up since I'm here everyday." I'm borrowing the introductions from my pre trip report
The Cast:
DBF: Kevin (25)
Myself: Dea (26)
A little bit about ourselves:
We're dancers, teachers and choreographers. We teach every level of hip-hop dance from ages 4-adults and aside from teaching at our "home" studios, our job requires us to travel to teach international conventions and workshops. Check out this dance video we made at AoA in the Elephant Graveyard.
DBF and I are Disney enthusiasts (okay, myself more than DBF but he goes with it) and absolutely love giving experiences for gifts rather than material things. We were longtime Disneyland Annual Passholders but recently stopped renewing to make annual trips to the world instead (way better value in my opinion and more exciting to make one big trip instead of a lot of mini trips). This Christmas/Valentine's, we've decided to splurge on our 4th trip to the world and very first cruise on the Dream. This is definitely going to be a different trip for us as we always go in late September/early October for F&W with the free dining. We're excited for possibly cooler temps and are foodies so the cruise is going to be extra exciting for us.
A little bit about our trip:
We've had this booked since March 2014 so as the days get closer, we can barely contain our excitement and anticipation. Our vacation dates: January 30-February 6. We'll be staying 3 nights at our "home" resort, Pop Century, in a Preferred Pool Room with QS dining. We'll then be on a 4-night cruise on the Dream in a 7A Navigator Verandah Room stateroom 7022. We chose a 4-night cruise to see how we like the cruise experience (I'm sure we're going to LOVE it.. already looking to book another one.) We splurged on a Navigator Verandah (being that this is my first cruise and I'm prone to motion sickness, I wasn't sure how I'd do with the rocking of the ship. Quick access to fresh air was key.... and a great excuse to get a verandah )
I also learned about Fish Extending on the boards and was immediately hooked! We joined the group and got our gifts in order 6 months ahead.. excited much? YASS. I'm not too crafty but found a cost effective way to be not so crafty but thoughtful all at the same time through the boards.
So check it out..
The Plan:
When?: Friday, January 30 - Friday, February 6
Hotel?: 3 nights at Pop Century, 4 nights on Disney Dream
Flight: 9:15am from SAN > ATL, ATL > MCO arrive at 6:30pm
INDEX:
Day 1 - Travel, Check in, Dinner Downtown Disney Day
Day 2 - Part 1: MK crowds & Be Our Guest Lunch - everything I imagined it to be and more
Day 2 - Part 2: Epcot and MK EMH until 2am!!!
Day 3 - Can't go wrong with FREE!! Disney Quest & Fantasia Gardens
Day 4 - Part 1: Oh the excitement for embarkation day!!
Day 4 - Part 2: Our Stateroom
Day 4 - Part 3: Sailing Away Party & crushing it at Animator's Palate
Day 4 - Part 4: Late night exploring = perfect photo opps
Day 5 - Part 1: The oh so amazing, Palo Brunch
Day 5 - Part 2: 20 minutes in Nassau, Aqua Duck, awkward DVC meeting
Day 5 - Part 3: Enchanted Garden & our servers
Day 6 - Part 1: The day we've been waiting for, Castaway Cay!!
Day 6 - Part 2: More Castaway Cay
Day 6 - Part 3: Romantic Dinner at Palo
Day 6 - Part 4: CANCELLED pirate party and fireworks but had an even better surprise
Day 7 - Part 1: A lazy day at sea
Day 7 - Part 2: Pirate Fireworks, Royal Palace, & the depressing See Ya Real Soon
Day 8 - Disembarkation Day
Reflections
The Cast:
DBF: Kevin (25)
Myself: Dea (26)
A little bit about ourselves:
We're dancers, teachers and choreographers. We teach every level of hip-hop dance from ages 4-adults and aside from teaching at our "home" studios, our job requires us to travel to teach international conventions and workshops. Check out this dance video we made at AoA in the Elephant Graveyard.
DBF and I are Disney enthusiasts (okay, myself more than DBF but he goes with it) and absolutely love giving experiences for gifts rather than material things. We were longtime Disneyland Annual Passholders but recently stopped renewing to make annual trips to the world instead (way better value in my opinion and more exciting to make one big trip instead of a lot of mini trips). This Christmas/Valentine's, we've decided to splurge on our 4th trip to the world and very first cruise on the Dream. This is definitely going to be a different trip for us as we always go in late September/early October for F&W with the free dining. We're excited for possibly cooler temps and are foodies so the cruise is going to be extra exciting for us.
A little bit about our trip:
We've had this booked since March 2014 so as the days get closer, we can barely contain our excitement and anticipation. Our vacation dates: January 30-February 6. We'll be staying 3 nights at our "home" resort, Pop Century, in a Preferred Pool Room with QS dining. We'll then be on a 4-night cruise on the Dream in a 7A Navigator Verandah Room stateroom 7022. We chose a 4-night cruise to see how we like the cruise experience (I'm sure we're going to LOVE it.. already looking to book another one.) We splurged on a Navigator Verandah (being that this is my first cruise and I'm prone to motion sickness, I wasn't sure how I'd do with the rocking of the ship. Quick access to fresh air was key.... and a great excuse to get a verandah )
I also learned about Fish Extending on the boards and was immediately hooked! We joined the group and got our gifts in order 6 months ahead.. excited much? YASS. I'm not too crafty but found a cost effective way to be not so crafty but thoughtful all at the same time through the boards.
So check it out..
The Plan:
When?: Friday, January 30 - Friday, February 6
Hotel?: 3 nights at Pop Century, 4 nights on Disney Dream
Flight: 9:15am from SAN > ATL, ATL > MCO arrive at 6:30pm
INDEX:
Day 1 - Travel, Check in, Dinner Downtown Disney Day
Day 2 - Part 1: MK crowds & Be Our Guest Lunch - everything I imagined it to be and more
Day 2 - Part 2: Epcot and MK EMH until 2am!!!
Day 3 - Can't go wrong with FREE!! Disney Quest & Fantasia Gardens
Day 4 - Part 1: Oh the excitement for embarkation day!!
Day 4 - Part 2: Our Stateroom
Day 4 - Part 3: Sailing Away Party & crushing it at Animator's Palate
Day 4 - Part 4: Late night exploring = perfect photo opps
Day 5 - Part 1: The oh so amazing, Palo Brunch
Day 5 - Part 2: 20 minutes in Nassau, Aqua Duck, awkward DVC meeting
Day 5 - Part 3: Enchanted Garden & our servers
Day 6 - Part 1: The day we've been waiting for, Castaway Cay!!
Day 6 - Part 2: More Castaway Cay
Day 6 - Part 3: Romantic Dinner at Palo
Day 6 - Part 4: CANCELLED pirate party and fireworks but had an even better surprise
Day 7 - Part 1: A lazy day at sea
Day 7 - Part 2: Pirate Fireworks, Royal Palace, & the depressing See Ya Real Soon
Day 8 - Disembarkation Day
Reflections
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