Please tell me I'll have a good time! - The DIS Discussion Forums

amandaC · 02-28-2013, 07:04 PM

So, my family cruises every year for spring break. We have always done 7 day cruises for the last 8 years, 6 of which were on the Magic.

This year, my boys are in different schools, and have different breaks.

So, for various reasons, I could only take my older son out of school for a few days and I booked us on the 3 day Dream.

And I'm sad...

I feel like a spoiled brat for saying that. I'm thrilled that we get to try out the Dream. But I can't help but wish it were for 7 days. Normally, I'm bouncing off the wall with less than a week to go. This time, I'm not even packed!

What's wrong with me????

castmbr · 02-28-2013, 07:10 PM

I just got back from the 4 night Dream, today. This was my second Disney cruise - first being 7 night Fantasy. I was worried it would be a let down and I was very sad that it ended so quickly but we had a great time!

Jacob's Mom · 02-28-2013, 07:15 PM

As long as you and your family are all together- you are going to have a GREAT time....it's just going to go by really fast. We did a long weekend cruise a few years back to celebrate a 40th b-day, there were 8 of us total, and we had a blast. Just go with the mindset that you'll be back again someday....and I am sure you will find a way to make that happen. Enjoy and safe travels.

mecllap · 02-28-2013, 09:47 PM

I'm sure you'll be fine -- hard to get used to change. I just booked my first DCL/Dream trip for my 70th birthday a year and a half away, and now I'm trying to figure how to do one sooner (have a lot of other things already planned before then). Because that's too far away and it will be too short (just a 4-day) and can't believe I've waited so long to take one (other things to do). . . . .

As a Disney lover, I'm sure you're a chronically happy person, but this topic did remind me of one of my fave quotes:

"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be".
Abraham Lincoln

MND · 02-28-2013, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amandaC

So, my family cruises every year for spring break. We have always done 7 day cruises for the last 8 years, 6 of which were on the Magic.

This year, my boys are in different schools, and have different breaks.

So, for various reasons, I could only take my older son out of school for a few days and I booked us on the 3 day Dream.

And I'm sad...

I feel like a spoiled brat for saying that. I'm thrilled that we get to try out the Dream. But I can't help but wish it were for 7 days. Normally, I'm bouncing off the wall with less than a week to go. This time, I'm not even packed!

What's wrong with me????

Nothing is wrong with you. I think you're right, a 3-day cruise will be a letdown if you're used to a 7 day. It's only natural to feel the way you're feeling. Honestly, I would feel the same way.

Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy your cruise, and while on board be sure to book a "dummy" cruise, so you can transfer that to a 7-day or longer when times work for your whole family.

Mike

mmouse37 · 02-28-2013, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by castmbr

I just got back from the 4 night Dream, today. This was my second Disney cruise - first being 7 night Fantasy. I was worried it would be a let down and I was very sad that it ended so quickly but we had a great time!

I also got off the Dream this morning and we had a great time. I also love 7 night cruises but any DCL cruise is better than none so we took the 4 day as it was all that our schedule could allow at this time.

MJ

shopmom · 03-01-2013, 01:21 AM

I recently did a 4 day on the wonder and rebooked a 3 day on the dream in may .. I wish we could fit in a 7 day cruise in our schedule but my DH is hitting his busiest time at work starting next month thru August so we are grabbing what time we have .. And I just keep telling myself a 3 day cruise on Disney is better than a no day cruise !!!! So enjoy the time you do have and absolutely rebook while on the ship do you have something to look forward to ...

shburks · 03-01-2013, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by castmbr

I just got back from the 4 night Dream, today. This was my second Disney cruise - first being 7 night Fantasy. I was worried it would be a let down and I was very sad that it ended so quickly but we had a great time!

I second that. First cruise (August) was 7 night but did 4 night in January and was concerned that I would like the Dream or be disappointed. It went by too fast but it was still a great cruise!

wcw57 · 03-01-2013, 12:02 PM

YOU WILL HAVE A GOOD TIME period.

amandaC · 03-01-2013, 07:54 PM

Thanks everyone!!!
Think I'll go pack now

bobbiwoz · 03-01-2013, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amandaC

Thanks everyone!!!
Think I'll go pack now

That's the spirit!

I was only able to do the 3 night DVC Member Cruise this January. It was short, but memorable, one of my best cruises ever!

Ofinn · 03-01-2013, 09:32 PM

We are doing the 4 day for the third time. We love it, but we always visit Universal or Disney with the cruise. My plan is to book 2 7 day cruises while were on board our next cruise. I'm looking forward to 7 days at sea, but I will miss the land part. I agree with other poster any cruise is better than none.

disneyfan888 · 03-01-2013, 09:37 PM

Its shorter, but its still amazing! Go pack and have and awesome time!

sunryzez · 03-02-2013, 08:13 AM

I took a seven night and then a five and am now booked on a 4 for my next one. I was worried about the same thing but I still had a great time. It will go by fast!! But, will be LOTS of fun =)

KingRichard · 03-02-2013, 08:54 AM

Skip the shows you have already seen. Gives you more time for others things!

Skip the Bahamas. Spend time on board do other thing less crowded!

You can make the most of it as you have seen a lot more then many people who have never been on DCL.

02-28-2013, 07:04 PM	#1
amandaC Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SC Posts: 408	Please tell me I'll have a good time! So, my family cruises every year for spring break. We have always done 7 day cruises for the last 8 years, 6 of which were on the Magic. This year, my boys are in different schools, and have different breaks. So, for various reasons, I could only take my older son out of school for a few days and I booked us on the 3 day Dream. And I'm sad... I feel like a spoiled brat for saying that. I'm thrilled that we get to try out the Dream. But I can't help but wish it were for 7 days. Normally, I'm bouncing off the wall with less than a week to go. This time, I'm not even packed! What's wrong with me????

02-28-2013, 07:10 PM	#2
castmbr Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2000 Location: Davenport, FL USA Posts: 481	I just got back from the 4 night Dream, today. This was my second Disney cruise - first being 7 night Fantasy. I was worried it would be a let down and I was very sad that it ended so quickly but we had a great time! __________________ Castmember Laura

02-28-2013, 09:47 PM	#4
mecllap "Skamps" Hugh Jackman -- major beefcake! Once a DIS Sleuth, Always a DIS Sleuth Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC Posts: 2,640	I'm sure you'll be fine -- hard to get used to change. I just booked my first DCL/Dream trip for my 70th birthday a year and a half away, and now I'm trying to figure how to do one sooner (have a lot of other things already planned before then). Because that's too far away and it will be too short (just a 4-day) and can't believe I've waited so long to take one (other things to do). . . . . As a Disney lover, I'm sure you're a chronically happy person, but this topic did remind me of one of my fave quotes: "Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be". Abraham Lincoln __________________ Upcoming trip: last week in April off-site, then studios: 3 nites SSR; 3 nites VWL; 3 nites VBR; 5 nites BWV missing SSR pic http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/mecllap/ (DC; Disney (WDW,DLR): Cayman; Europe; So. Florida)

03-01-2013, 12:02 PM	#9
wcw57 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island New York Posts: 1,113	YOU WILL HAVE A GOOD TIME period. __________________

03-01-2013, 09:32 PM	#12
Ofinn Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 84	We are doing the 4 day for the third time. We love it, but we always visit Universal or Disney with the cruise. My plan is to book 2 7 day cruises while were on board our next cruise. I'm looking forward to 7 days at sea, but I will miss the land part. I agree with other poster any cruise is better than none. __________________

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02-28-2013, 07:15 PM	#3
Jacob's Mom Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2006 Location: E.C., Maryland Posts: 73	As long as you and your family are all together- you are going to have a GREAT time....it's just going to go by really fast. We did a long weekend cruise a few years back to celebrate a 40th b-day, there were 8 of us total, and we had a blast. Just go with the mindset that you'll be back again someday....and I am sure you will find a way to make that happen. Enjoy and safe travels.

03-01-2013, 01:21 AM	#7
shopmom Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 29	I recently did a 4 day on the wonder and rebooked a 3 day on the dream in may .. I wish we could fit in a 7 day cruise in our schedule but my DH is hitting his busiest time at work starting next month thru August so we are grabbing what time we have .. And I just keep telling myself a 3 day cruise on Disney is better than a no day cruise !!!! So enjoy the time you do have and absolutely rebook while on the ship do you have something to look forward to ...

03-01-2013, 07:54 PM	#10
amandaC Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SC Posts: 408	Thanks everyone!!! Think I'll go pack now

03-01-2013, 09:37 PM	#13
disneyfan888 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 655	Its shorter, but its still amazing! Go pack and have and awesome time! __________________ [

03-02-2013, 08:13 AM	#14
sunryzez Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 139	I took a seven night and then a five and am now booked on a 4 for my next one. I was worried about the same thing but I still had a great time. It will go by fast!! But, will be LOTS of fun =) __________________

03-02-2013, 08:54 AM	#15
KingRichard DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	Skip the shows you have already seen. Gives you more time for others things! Skip the Bahamas. Spend time on board do other thing less crowded! You can make the most of it as you have seen a lot more then many people who have never been on DCL. __________________

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