Christening AND Maiden Voyage of the Dream...6 heavenly nights! COMPLETE - Page 7 - The DIS Discussion Forums

3dmykids · 01-20-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dicecatt

So, I got an email from them regarding the Christening:
Then, as I'm reading through it, I get a snotty email from dd5's kindergarten teacher about her missing school. So, my twins' middle school is totally fine with it...the office at the elementary school is fine with it...but daughter's kindergarten teacher started extolling on the virtures of attendance. I'm not an idiot, my 16 year old can't miss and she isn't going...but I feel very cranky about this. I simply replied "I know how importance attendance is, and I also know attendance is tied to funding." This is my second child in this woman's class, and we've also had school since July this year (year round). This teacher knows my daughter is never late, and never sick...but she has missed 5 days so far...and yes, she will miss for vacation. It is part of my job, and agree or not, I'm doing it. When I called the office they mentioned this teacher is apparently training to be an assistant pricinipal, and probably just wanted to make me aware...whatever. Kindergarten isn't even a required year in my state. I'm sure missing four days for this might effect her entrance to Harvard.

End rant.

So, about the party at MK...before they had indicated it would be around 6 PM, and then end at 11 or 12. Now I'm rethinking my Animal Kingdom day plan...maybe not enough MK!

We take our kids out for Disney World or Cruise. Last year we got a letter saying the kids had missed more than 10 days which is the maxed allowed, and that they could be held back in their grade. They count the days that the kids miss only 2 hours for leaving school for doctor appt. My son is out quite frequently for appts. and when I said this to them they said they were excused but still counted, but didn't(?), so I don't worry right now until they get in higher grades. They will be out this May and I have just tried to limit their abscences as much as possible.

Dicecatt · 01-21-2011, 09:13 AM

Turns ut the kids only missed 2 days, snow days the other two, lol.

Just off the Dream...lots of updates coming!

Michelle2 · 01-21-2011, 09:26 AM

Can't wait to read your updates, Erin! Sounds like an awesome trip!

MomsOf2boys · 01-21-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dicecatt

After getting semi settled, or as much as you can get settled with no luggage, DH and DD5 stayed in the room and I took the twins on the stateroom tour. I saw a Concierge Family cabin, a one bedroom suite, and the Roy two bedroom suite. One word...awesome.
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OoooooOooooooOOOoooo! Did you get any pictures? Were all the rooms behind the concierge gate or just the lounge part? We are going to try to get the Roy/Walt suite in 2012...if the rest of the dates would ever be released.... just dying to hear more about them!

I love reading your TR! I feel like I am right there with you.... until my phone rings and I realize I am supposed to be working!

Dicecatt · 01-21-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MomsOf2boys

OoooooOooooooOOOoooo! Did you get any pictures? Were all the rooms behind the concierge gate or just the lounge part? We are going to try to get the Roy/Walt suite in 2012...if the rest of the dates would ever be released.... just dying to hear more about them!

I love reading your TR! I feel like I am right there with you.... until my phone rings and I realize I am supposed to be working!

All of the rooms are behind the gates, and YES I have a ton of pictures! I would have put them in already but the connection was too slow to upload. I will get them up at some point today.

My kids are on the website for the Orlando Sentinal today...

FAUguy · 01-21-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dicecatt

All of the rooms are behind the gates, and YES I have a ton of pictures! I would have put them in already but the connection was too slow to upload. I will get them up at some point today.

My kids are on the website for the Orlando Sentinal today...

Any luck with an 8A room?

Dicecatt · 01-21-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FAUguy

Any luck with an 8A room?

No, sorry. I tried knocking on a couple with no response and my stateroom host couldn't help either. I will try again in 5 days...

JLDSMD · 01-21-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dicecatt

No, sorry. I tried knocking on a couple with no response and my stateroom host couldn't help either. I will try again in 5 days...

Here's a thought I had last night, do you think they have no one staying in the 8A's or the 9A Forward rooms at this time as they don't want the info on those rooms to get out before the Maiden Voyage?

I can't believe after 2 weeks of people being on that ship none of this info has leaked out yet.

Deemarch · 01-21-2011, 02:01 PM

Subbing! Thanks for all of the great info.

MomsOf2boys · 01-21-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dicecatt

All of the rooms are behind the gates, and YES I have a ton of pictures! I would have put them in already but the connection was too slow to upload. I will get them up at some point today.

My kids are on the website for the Orlando Sentinal today...

How fun it is to have your children on the website!!

I have been checking back often for your TR so I am sure I will catch those pictures when you can post them!

Dicecatt · 01-21-2011, 03:03 PM

Pictures updated....

not for the suites yet, there are so many that I am putting them in a different post and I am about to board my flight

But there are photos for the 19th and the 20th.

mississaugamom · 01-21-2011, 03:37 PM

Great reporting ~ thanks so much! Our cabin will be right next to the one you had (6670). Hope that's not the one with the alarm problem! (LOL)

Dicecatt · 01-21-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mississaugamom

Great reporting ~ thanks so much! Our cabin will be right next to the one you had (6670). Hope that's not the one with the alarm problem! (LOL)

Yep, it is! But the alarm, which had that problem twice, was surely user error not the cabin itself!

elleinad16 · 01-21-2011, 07:11 PM

Your christening cruise adventure was a hoot to read! I loved all the coverage, thanks!

She sure does look like a Dream!

Can't wait to set sail.

Can't wait to read about the next one!!!

JLDSMD · 01-21-2011, 07:40 PM

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I see in this picture of the desk that there are two doors. The one on the left looks like the fridge seeing the vent at the bottom, but what was behind "door #2" on the right? Where there shelves in there?

01-21-2011, 09:13 AM	#92
Dicecatt DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,301	Turns ut the kids only missed 2 days, snow days the other two, lol. Just off the Dream...lots of updates coming! __________________ DIS Med Blog Dream Christening Cruise and Maiden Voyage Blog Back Tuck on Empty Castaway Cay Mexican Riviera Wonder Trip Report March 2011 MR Navigators: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 At a Glance Shopping Promos TV & Movies

01-21-2011, 09:26 AM	#93
Michelle2 Disneyland will always and forever hold a special place in my heart Travel is my obsession poop! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,029	Can't wait to read your updates, Erin! Sounds like an awesome trip! __________________ "The secret of tomorrow is to live your dreams today!"---Remember the Magic Platinum Castaway Cruiser

01-21-2011, 02:01 PM	#99
Deemarch DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Clifton, NJ Posts: 1,389	Subbing! Thanks for all of the great info. __________________ Denise - DVC member since 2003 - Home Resort SSR

01-21-2011, 03:03 PM	#101
Dicecatt DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,301	Pictures updated.... not for the suites yet, there are so many that I am putting them in a different post and I am about to board my flight But there are photos for the 19th and the 20th. __________________ DIS Med Blog Dream Christening Cruise and Maiden Voyage Blog Back Tuck on Empty Castaway Cay Mexican Riviera Wonder Trip Report March 2011 MR Navigators: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 At a Glance Shopping Promos TV & Movies

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elleinad16 One of 11 couples to tie the knot at Disney World on 11-11-11! Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,281	Your christening cruise adventure was a hoot to read! I loved all the coverage, thanks! She sure does look like a Dream! Can't wait to set sail. Can't wait to read about the next one!!! __________________ November 2003 - WDW: Yacht Club CL • December 2004 - DLR: Offsite • December 2005 - DLR: Offsite • August 2006 - DCL: Disney Wonder-Bahamas • May 2009 - WDW: Coronado Springs • September 2009 - DLR: Inaugural D23 Expo • May 2010 - WDW: Port Orleans French Quarter • August 2010 - WDW: POP Century • November 2010 - D23: Fantasia Boston Event • March 2011 - WDW: Day Trip • May 2011 - WDW: Wilderness Lodge CL • November 2011 - WDW: Grand Floridian for our Disney Fairy Tale Wedding • May 2012 - D23: Boston FANniversary Event & WDW: Caribbean Beach • September 2012 - DVC: Vero Beach!!! • October 2012 - D23: Wreck-It Ralph Boston Event • February 2013 - WDW : Art of Animation!

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01-21-2011, 03:37 PM	#102
mississaugamom DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Posts: 1,051	Great reporting ~ thanks so much! Our cabin will be right next to the one you had (6670). Hope that's not the one with the alarm problem! (LOL)

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