DREAMS really do come true! 1/30 4-day Cruise Report with Tons of Photos! Video done! - Page 39 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Scouter · 02-21-2011, 05:55 PM

Fantastic trip report Cass!
You've covered about everything, except a few nightclubs, I'm dying to go to PINK!

Thanks for being so thorough!

Hey, have you found out yet who that travel agent was at the CC cabana?

olewnikpe · 02-21-2011, 06:43 PM

Thanks for the great pictures and commentary. As someone who will be going on the Dream in May, you really provided a great perspective of the ship; you captured an incredible amount of the ship.

The way you organized it is really great. I'm going to have my family members who are going on our cruise and another to prepare by reading/viewing your report. Therefore, they can easily see as much or little as they want/need.

Thanks again... Eddie

Karen Mouse · 02-22-2011, 02:58 AM

LOVED LOVED LOVED IT!

As Crush would say "TOTALLY AMAZING DUDE!"

LITTLEKID58 · 02-22-2011, 05:53 AM

Thank you so much... felt like we were right there with you....

cntkg1 · 02-22-2011, 06:57 AM

One word for this report Cass.....AWESOME!!!

And you're most welcome for the gift basket. I am still a little upset about what my money paid for though, but as long as you liked it, that's all that matters.

MomsOf2boys · 02-22-2011, 08:45 AM

Thank you so much Cass! Taking the time out to share the experience with us was so very nice! I like to read your reports because I know you are going to tell it like it is but with Disney love

and I so appreciate that. I learned so much from your report and have gotten so excited to cruise again!

newmommy_2010 · 02-22-2011, 10:21 AM

Thanks so much for the great report! Can't wait until our first cruise in April 2012!

gfly · 02-22-2011, 11:05 AM

First of all, your report was great.
Second, do you have any idea just how far out the lifeboats jut out from the side? It appears they would be quite an obstruction for folks over them on deck 6.

JLDSMD · 02-22-2011, 11:27 AM

Thanks for the great trip report Cass!!! Love the depth of detail you put into it as well as all the pictures.

You've got us excited to to sail on her this October as well as her sister ship the Fantasy in Nov '12 (currently booked to do that first Eastern w/ San Juan on 11/3, but also holding a ressie for the 10/20 Eastern - not sure which we'll take, but the new stop sounds better).

Kurby · 02-22-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Timon

Disembarkation

YOUR DONE?????

ok, NOW i'm going to cry

guess i'm just going to have to go back to the beginning and start all over

Timon · 02-22-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jedijill

Hmmm, snowy Denver looks very familiar.

Great report! Thanks for all the details.

Jill in CO

Thanks Jill

Quote:

Originally Posted by disgrits

You are the best when it comes to details!

I loved reading every bit of it!:

Thanks Paige! Not long now before your cruise

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scouter

Fantastic trip report Cass!
You've covered about everything, except a few nightclubs, I'm dying to go to PINK!

Thanks for being so thorough!

Hey, have you found out yet who that travel agent was at the CC cabana?

Yeah, I still can't believe I didn't take photos of Pink!!!

Oh well, I know I got video

Nope, never found out! I even did a quick search but found nothing

Quote:

Originally Posted by olewnikpe

Thanks for the great pictures and commentary. As someone who will be going on the Dream in May, you really provided a great perspective of the ship; you captured an incredible amount of the ship.

The way you organized it is really great. I'm going to have my family members who are going on our cruise and another to prepare by reading/viewing your report. Therefore, they can easily see as much or little as they want/need.

Thanks again... Eddie

Thanks...glad the report can help you guys out

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Originally Posted by Karen Mouse

LOVED LOVED LOVED IT!

As Crush would say "TOTALLY AMAZING DUDE!"

Thanks Dude

Quote:

Originally Posted by LITTLEKID58

Thank you so much... felt like we were right there with you....:

Quote:

Originally Posted by cntkg1

One word for this report Cass.....AWESOME!!!

And you're most welcome for the gift basket. I am still a little upset about what my money paid for though, but as long as you liked it, that's all that matters.

Sure did!! Those waters sure came in handy and the treats made it all the way back to Calgary to share

Quote:

Originally Posted by MomsOf2boys

Thank you so much Cass! Taking the time out to share the experience with us was so very nice! I like to read your reports because I know you are going to tell it like it is but with Disney love and I so appreciate that. I learned so much from your report and have gotten so excited to cruise again!

Thanks for taking time for all those posts!

Quote:

Originally Posted by newmommy_2010

Thanks so much for the great report! Can't wait until our first cruise in April 2012!

It won't be your last

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfly

First of all, your report was great.
Second, do you have any idea just how far out the lifeboats jut out from the side? It appears they would be quite an obstruction for folks over them on deck 6.

Ummm, sorry can't really help there....I'm sure there will be lots of reports coming in the next few months though that might help you out

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLDSMD

Thanks for the great trip report Cass!!! Love the depth of detail you put into it as well as all the pictures.

You've got us excited to to sail on her this October as well as her sister ship the Fantasy in Nov '12 (currently booked to do that first Eastern w/ San Juan on 11/3, but also holding a ressie for the 10/20 Eastern - not sure which we'll take, but the new stop sounds better).

Too funny! The 11/3/12 was supposed to be our next cruise but I decided to cancel it and take our chances with getting a TA deal for the Fall. I am going to book a WDW vacation and if a deal pops up then we will do the cruise, if not, we will just do WDW and Universal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurby

YOUR DONE?????

ok, NOW i'm going to cry

guess i'm just going to have to go back to the beginning and start all over

I still have a video to come

Kurby · 02-22-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timon

I still have a video to come

VIDEO????? ok -

popco rn:

opcorn:: waiting

disneycruiser22 · 02-22-2011, 12:25 PM

this is by far my favorite trip report!!!

i have question...how is snatching a lounger in the adult pool/ kids pool areas...it seems to be a big rough

...what about at castaway cay??
THANKSS again for the beautiful trip report!!

ugogirl · 02-22-2011, 12:56 PM

Thank you so much for this TR! I am so grateful for all this information! We are doing our first cruise ever in August on the Dream - so excited! I have a couple of questions:

Your door magnets! They are fantastic. I have no idea where to begin to develop/find those. Can you tell me how you made them and where to start? I really want to do that to surprise my daughters.

Reservations for Palo/Remy: we are first timers so no Platinum CC membership. Will we even be able to get a resv? I really want Remy! Also, I was told that the fee paid to eat at those restaurants includes gratuity. Is that right? I am a firm believer in tipping big for waitstaff. I know how hard that work is, and they deserve it! (Except for that rotten punk you guys got at Palo. He deserves to be tossed overboard.) Do you tip anyway?

This is a random one: did you put your iPhone into airplane mode or something to avoid roaming charges? I don't know how to work this on a cruise. I just turned my phone off when I went to Europe, so that was useless to me for the alarm that I definitely wished I had! I have Verizon, so I can call them to check into this too.

Did you see any Greek yogurt anywhere? I saw regular yogurt at Cabanas and Frozone's for smoothies, but I'm much better off with the Greek kind (less whey, more protein).

Thanks again Cass! You are a treasure to do this report. It has helped me figure out so many things I wondered about!

ugogirl · 02-22-2011, 12:57 PM

Thank you so much for this TR! I am so grateful for all this information! We are doing our first cruise ever in August on the Dream - so excited! I have a couple of questions:

Your door magnets! They are fantastic. I have no idea where to begin to develop/find those. Can you tell me how you made them and where to start? I really want to do that to surprise my daughters.

Reservations for Palo/Remy: we are first timers so no Platinum CC membership. Will we even be able to get a resv? I really want Remy! Also, I was told that the fee paid to eat at those restaurants includes gratuity. Is that right? I am a firm believer in tipping big for waitstaff. I know how hard that work is, and they deserve it! (Except for that rotten punk you guys got at Palo. He deserves to be tossed overboard.) Do you tip anyway?

This is a random one: did you put your iPhone into airplane mode or something to avoid roaming charges? I don't know how to work this on a cruise. I just turned my phone off when I went to Europe, so that was useless to me for the alarm that I definitely wished I had! I have Verizon, so I can call them to check into this too.

Did you see any Greek yogurt anywhere? I saw regular yogurt at Cabanas and Frozone's for smoothies, but I'm much better off with the Greek kind (less whey, more protein).

Thanks again Cass! You are a treasure to do this report. It has helped me figure out so many things I wondered about!

02-21-2011, 05:55 PM	#571
Scouter DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Liverpool, NY Posts: 5,721	Fantastic trip report Cass! You've covered about everything, except a few nightclubs, I'm dying to go to PINK! Thanks for being so thorough! Hey, have you found out yet who that travel agent was at the CC cabana? __________________ I NEED ANOTHER DISNEY VACATION!!!!

02-21-2011, 06:43 PM	#572
olewnikpe Olewnik Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Harleysville, PA Posts: 59	Thanks for the great pictures and commentary. As someone who will be going on the Dream in May, you really provided a great perspective of the ship; you captured an incredible amount of the ship. The way you organized it is really great. I'm going to have my family members who are going on our cruise and another to prepare by reading/viewing your report. Therefore, they can easily see as much or little as they want/need. Thanks again... Eddie __________________ Disney 7-Day Eastern Magic 2008 (Flickr Set)

02-22-2011, 05:53 AM	#574
LITTLEKID58 Platinum Castaway Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kissimmee, Fl Posts: 2,303	Thank you so much... felt like we were right there with you.... __________________ Liz & Camilo

02-22-2011, 06:57 AM	#575
cntkg1 Runs with Scissors!! shakes dollar bills for good luck Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 10,102	One word for this report Cass.....AWESOME!!! And you're most welcome for the gift basket. I am still a little upset about what my money paid for though, but as long as you liked it, that's all that matters. __________________

02-22-2011, 08:45 AM	#576
MomsOf2boys Has obsessive finger chatter disorder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,832	Thank you so much Cass! Taking the time out to share the experience with us was so very nice! I like to read your reports because I know you are going to tell it like it is but with Disney love and I so appreciate that. I learned so much from your report and have gotten so excited to cruise again! __________________ Susan If you can DREAM it... Oct 14, 2012 I'll Tweet to that! Follow me on Twitter Grew up at Disneyland...Raised my kids at Disney World...Had a little Wonder in Oct 04, Had a Magical week with a great group of DISers in Oct 07! Now we are dreaming about the DREAM in '12!

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02-22-2011, 02:58 AM	#573
Karen Mouse resiurK deknoK Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sutton Coldfield UK Posts: 11,620	LOVED LOVED LOVED IT! As Crush would say "TOTALLY AMAZING DUDE!"

02-22-2011, 10:21 AM	#577
newmommy_2010 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 293	Thanks so much for the great report! Can't wait until our first cruise in April 2012! __________________ Spring Break April 2008 (POP) Disneymoon June 2009 (POP)Fall Break October 2009 (Sports) DS's first trip to see Mickey October 2012 (POP) Our Little Family: DH(29): , Me(28): , DS(1 year): Discovery Toys Independent Consultant www.discoverytoyslink.com/ashleysdtoys2011

02-22-2011, 11:05 AM	#578
gfly Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 92	Thank You First of all, your report was great. Second, do you have any idea just how far out the lifeboats jut out from the side? It appears they would be quite an obstruction for folks over them on deck 6. __________________ Sailed the Dream 7-19-11

02-22-2011, 11:27 AM	#579
JLDSMD DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 16,822	Thanks for the great trip report Cass!!! Love the depth of detail you put into it as well as all the pictures. You've got us excited to to sail on her this October as well as her sister ship the Fantasy in Nov '12 (currently booked to do that first Eastern w/ San Juan on 11/3, but also holding a ressie for the 10/20 Eastern - not sure which we'll take, but the new stop sounds better). __________________ Jeff Magic: 1/05-E, 1/06-E, 1/07-W, 10/07-W, 8/08-EB PC Repo, 10/09-E, 1/12-E Wonder: 10/05-3nt Dream: 10/11-4nt + 3nt Fantasy: 8/12-W, 10/13-W (maybe 11/13 -E), 3/14-W WDW: 10/93 (Honeymoon), 10/03 (DS first trip), 10/04, 1/05, 1/06, 10/06, 1/07, 9/07, 10/07, 2/08, 9/09, 10/09, 2/10, 10/10, 12/10, 8/11, 10/11, 1/12, 8/12 DL: 10/98, 11/02, 9/05, 8/08, 3/11 Vero Beach: 10/06

02-22-2011, 12:25 PM	#583
disneycruiser22 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 257	this is by far my favorite trip report!!! i have question...how is snatching a lounger in the adult pool/ kids pool areas...it seems to be a big rough ...what about at castaway cay?? THANKSS again for the beautiful trip report!!

02-22-2011, 12:56 PM	#584
ugogirl Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 11	Thank you so much for this TR! I am so grateful for all this information! We are doing our first cruise ever in August on the Dream - so excited! I have a couple of questions: Your door magnets! They are fantastic. I have no idea where to begin to develop/find those. Can you tell me how you made them and where to start? I really want to do that to surprise my daughters. Reservations for Palo/Remy: we are first timers so no Platinum CC membership. Will we even be able to get a resv? I really want Remy! Also, I was told that the fee paid to eat at those restaurants includes gratuity. Is that right? I am a firm believer in tipping big for waitstaff. I know how hard that work is, and they deserve it! (Except for that rotten punk you guys got at Palo. He deserves to be tossed overboard.) Do you tip anyway? This is a random one: did you put your iPhone into airplane mode or something to avoid roaming charges? I don't know how to work this on a cruise. I just turned my phone off when I went to Europe, so that was useless to me for the alarm that I definitely wished I had! I have Verizon, so I can call them to check into this too. Did you see any Greek yogurt anywhere? I saw regular yogurt at Cabanas and Frozone's for smoothies, but I'm much better off with the Greek kind (less whey, more protein). Thanks again Cass! You are a treasure to do this report. It has helped me figure out so many things I wondered about!

02-22-2011, 12:57 PM	#585
ugogirl Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 11	Thank you so much for this TR! I am so grateful for all this information! We are doing our first cruise ever in August on the Dream - so excited! I have a couple of questions: Your door magnets! They are fantastic. I have no idea where to begin to develop/find those. Can you tell me how you made them and where to start? I really want to do that to surprise my daughters. Reservations for Palo/Remy: we are first timers so no Platinum CC membership. Will we even be able to get a resv? I really want Remy! Also, I was told that the fee paid to eat at those restaurants includes gratuity. Is that right? I am a firm believer in tipping big for waitstaff. I know how hard that work is, and they deserve it! (Except for that rotten punk you guys got at Palo. He deserves to be tossed overboard.) Do you tip anyway? This is a random one: did you put your iPhone into airplane mode or something to avoid roaming charges? I don't know how to work this on a cruise. I just turned my phone off when I went to Europe, so that was useless to me for the alarm that I definitely wished I had! I have Verizon, so I can call them to check into this too. Did you see any Greek yogurt anywhere? I saw regular yogurt at Cabanas and Frozone's for smoothies, but I'm much better off with the Greek kind (less whey, more protein). Thanks again Cass! You are a treasure to do this report. It has helped me figure out so many things I wondered about!

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