First time cruiser and I didn't see a thread started for our cruise. Hope there are as many excited cruisers ready to meet!
Maybe our boys will find each other in the kids' club. We are spending a few days at Universal before the cruise. We have done Disney the last 3 years and have never been to Universal, so we are going to the dark side. I love Disney, so this is a difficult switch for me!
I still need to read through the excursion choices. We will probably do something, even if it is a day pass at Atlantis. Although, it is really nice to be on an empty ship! What are you considering for an excursion?
I started thinking about my fish extender gifts right after we signed up for the cruise. We have always driven to Florida, so I have been able to get whatever I want. We are finally flying this year, so I have to be conscious of space. It makes it a lot harder!! I usually sign up for 2 groups since there are only 10 cabins, but I don't know if I will have the space for that many gifts this time around. I'll have to get creative with my packing!!
I get horrible motion sickness, too. I always get a patch from my doctor before a cruise and that works well. I hate ports where we have to tender because sitting in the tender always makes me sick. The chocolate factory sounds neat - especially if there is a tasting. We love staying on the ship when it is empty. It is nice to have the pool to yourself and no line at the Aquaduck! We usually skip one port to enjoy the ship, but I don't know if we will this time since it is a shorter cruise.
I think that people appreciate just about anything that they get in their fish extenders. I have always done handmade gifts in the past, but this year I bought stuff. I like to do a cabin gift and something small for each of the kids, so my cabin gifts re done. I will probably use one carry on just for gifts.
Where are you staying at Disney?
Yes, I had my husband try the scopalamine patch over his Christmas break (he is a teacher & coach). Some folks have a lot of side effects with them. He did great though. So, the patch is definitely in his plans! The chocolate tour does have a tasting (you actually make chocolate and then can eat it or take it back to the ship )
I'm hoping to get my FE gifts in one suitcase. I may need to mail a package to port (or the hotel) also--we will see how well I pack We are staying at Old Key West prior to the cruise and Art of Animation after the cruise. We are hitting the parks before and then just plan to take it a little easier at water parks the weekend after. Are you all staying on property (or no, since you are doing Universal)?
I recommend having your husband change his patch in the evening. Whenever I put a new patch on, it makes me really sleepy and a little out of it. Those are the only side effects I have ever had. They serve ginger ale in the main dining room, too, if that helps him.
We love Art of Animation. It is such a neat resort! We have stayed there 3 times. Which area are you staying in?
We stayed at the Beach Club on our list trip, which I think is our new favorite. My boys love Epcot and it was great to be able to walk there. The pool is amazing, too. We are staying at a Universal resort before the cruise. I'm hoping I am just as wowed by it as I am by Disney. I'm also hoping it isn't too hot because I won't be able to do much at the parks. Because of my vertigo, I won't be able to ride much of anything at Universal. At Disney, there are a lot of rides I can still go on that don't bother me because they are milder. I am excited to see the Harry Potter areas, though!
Joining in!!
This will be our second time on the Dream. We are doing a week in the Parks with my parents and brothers family and then heading out on our own for the cruise.
DD and DS have no idea that the cruise in the works. The last time we went to Disney it was a surprise as well.
I can't wait!
We are staying in a Cars suite. I would like to try the Beach Club. I hear good things about it!
We are staying at the Polynesian this time and we plan on one day at Universal.Welcome!! Where are you staying at Disney? I'm so sad that we are skipping the Disney parks this time around. My boys are excited about Universal, though. What were your favorite things about the Dream the last time you cruised?
First time cruiser here. Would love to get more info on the fish extenders. Do we get assigned a family or is by room levels.