09/18/11 - DVCers Take Over the Dream (S.S. Member Cruise 2011) - Thread #13

[Friendofpluto]

Mortimer- there was a DVC cake outside our restaurant the last night. Must have been for decoration since I doubt they cut it.

 

[DizDragonfly]

Welcome to the boards!

Here are some random thoughts about the cruise:

1. Disney does it right by having separate areas for kids and adults (yeah Vibe!).

Halleluiah! Praise The Mouse!

2. I am a big proponent of size appropriate clothing such as no Speedo's for old overweight men or two piece bikinis for morbidly obese woman and just for clarity’s sake, I am no Adonis myself hence baggy shorts. Oh and two piece bikinis on prepubescent girls is double creepy.

3. Cabana's food rocks, the other included restaurants not so much and Remys? Awesome. Fun fact, in my world the use of the word “awesome” in this context also means expensive!

Not just awesome, but AWESOMESAUCE too!

4. There is plenty to do on a cruise, so much that I went to bed every night tired and while what you put into it is important, meeting new friends is even better. Disney cruise + friends + alcohol – grumpy kids = fun.

See my reply to #1!

5. Lion King in 3D was cool but with the Kermit the Frog stuff why not the new Muppet movie too?

Good point! That would have rocked!!

6. Fish nibbling my toes at Castaway Cay was nice, seeing the Steve Irwin murdering manta rays not so much.

I'm sad I missed seeing the ray that was hanging out at Serenity Bay!

7. Besides an ice sculpture I don't remember seeing any decorations that indicated it was a DVC cruise. It was a nice ice sculpture though...

I think there were a couple of banners in the Atrium too.

And a couple of not so cruise related:

1. TSA searching bags while in line to board the plane is stupid and wasteful. Really? If I have bad stuff in my bag at that point then the security screening area completely failed to do its job. Bonus search points to the nice TSA lady who unzipped my backpack, glanced inside and moved on.

Ok ... this is starting to sound familiar ....

2. I am stunned by the number of adults who dress up for the Not So Scary Halloween party, at least equal to children. I liked the middle age moms with kids dressed up as princesses and I especially enjoyed the mom with the rubber/latex little Bo Peep costume with frilly underwear, but the Steam Punk quintet was my favorite. (Extra thanks to my wife who pointed out the cute Asian young ladies dressed up as Snow White and Alice!)

Jason? Is that you?

 

[Mortimer The Great]

Yes.

 

[DizDragonfly]

Yes.

I didn't catch on until the last sentence. You got me.

 

[Mortimer The Great]

Inedible cake, a couple of banners and an ice sculpture, now I feel appreciated! Still I have no point of reference to compare it with and as I said previously, Disney does it right.

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

Hi everyone! Miss the wonderful Dream and the wonderful time we had! Like everyone else came home with a URI- still fighting it. Work was not too bad this week although I still want to be on vacation. I really enjoyed cruising!! We go back to WDW in March with grandkids. Although it will be fun it will not be relaxing. We have decided we need to save up a little while for our next cruise. I think we may do a trip to Disney in Sept just to relax. Now to plan our next big trip- maybe Hawaii, maybe cruise- probably 2013. Need to keep planning to avoid complete Disney withdrawal. It's been good reading everyone's updates since they have returned. The fishextenders were wonderful- thank you!!! Should we plan a meet up after the holidays? Any ideas for location?

So sorry to hear you were sick after vacation too!

Yes, we should most definitely plan another DIS meet after the holidays!!! Maybe another February meet in Schaumburg? Or if there's another location that works better for everyone???

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

Mortimer- there was a DVC cake outside our restaurant the last night. Must have been for decoration since I doubt they cut it.

You mean this cake?

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

Pics from 2010 SSMC

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

 

[calypso726]

What it boils down to is that three parents, who have minimal involvement/effort in the troop complained about our Scoutmaster (nothing serious, they just weren't happy) and without talking to any other parents or committee members, our chartered organization fired him, removed him from the troop and banned him from the premises. These actions are so far over the top that it's just blown the minds of everyone, including the complainers. The rest of us are furious. I'd happily go to another troop, but I won't force my boys away from their friends. However, I'm no longer lifting a finger to help the troop and if we can get enough parents to go and start another troop, I'm outta here. They make me sick. Literally.

Thanks so much for the recipes! I'm gonna have fun shopping at the liquor store today!



Love it!

Sorry to hear about the drama. How awful You are welcome! I think I'm gonna make my red velvet cake martini now.

Here are some random thoughts about the cruise:

1. Disney does it right by having separate areas for kids and adults (yeah Vibe!).

YAY!!! So glad they realize Disney isn't just for kids

2. I am a big proponent of size appropriate clothing such as no Speedo's for old overweight men or two piece bikinis for morbidly obese woman and just for clarity’s sake, I am no Adonis myself hence baggy shorts. Oh and two piece bikinis on prepubescent girls is double creepy.

No man should be in a speedo, Jason Momoa might be thexception to that rule

3. Cabana's food rocks, the other included restaurants not so much and Remys? Awesome. Fun fact, in my world the use of the word “awesome” in this context also means expensive!

Agreed ... I will go with Awesomsauce though

4. There is plenty to do on a cruise, so much that I went to bed every night tired and while what you put into it is important, meeting new friends is even better. Disney cruise + friends + alcohol – grumpy kids = fun.

Totally agree!!!!

5. Lion King in 3D was cool but with the Kermit the Frog stuff why not the new Muppet movie too?

Because that would have made sense

6. Fish nibbling my toes at Castaway Cay was nice, seeing the Steve Irwin murdering manta rays not so much.

There are no real fish, manta rays, sting rays, sharks or any other underwater dweling creatures that may or may not have teeth at Castaway Cay. Posting such "experiences" as fact is tantamount to inciting needless terror. That's my delusion and I'm sticking to it

I am stunned by the number of adults who dress up for the Not So Scary Halloween party, at least equal to children. I liked the middle age moms with kids dressed up as princesses and I especially enjoyed the mom with the rubber/latex little Bo Peep costume with frilly underwear, but the Steam Punk quintet was my favorite. (Extra thanks to my wife who pointed out the cute Asian young ladies dressed up as Snow White and Alice!)

I totally missed the Latex Bo Peep number.

Going out on a limb here Mortimer. Your "tone" suspiciously reminds me of one of the new DISpeep friends we made. Jason???? Karen's DH???? Is that you. If so welcome to the DIS

 

[calypso726]

Jason? Is that you?

Yes.

I knew it!!!!!

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

And the terminal was ALL decorated!

 

[calypso726]

Hiya everyone!

It's not too far until Halloween!

Just a quick hello, catching up on things here in Cali...

Abbie's car got stolen...but found.
Dug (our Golden Retriever ) had a foxtail stuck in his paw while we were away. It swelled up so we took him to the vet to get it taken out. He was such a good puppy.

I too miss vacation very much, esp. all the Dispeeps we met.
So I'm searching for another vacay to look forward too.

Waiting for my pics from the Aquaduck.
I will get back soon.

Here's a BIG to all:
The wonderful blessings from everyone.
Some rest, tea, honey, cough drops for all those who have a cold also.
And some thoughts of another vacay when you unpack, just remember, you'll be packing soon enough for another vacay!

Jennifer

Jennifer we miss you all!!!! Glad you are on the mend. Sorry to hear about Abbie's car Hapy that it was found. Poor Dug .. give the puppy hugs from us. Love dogs, Goldens especially Several of us are going on a 3 day on the Dream Jnauary 12. It would be awesomesauce if you guys could come with

Hi Mortimer The Great! My favorite costume I saw at the MNSSHP was the Milkman and the pregnant girl!!! They were right behind us in line for Haunted Mansion. We laughed so hard at their costumes!!! They were awesome! But I was afraid to ask if she was really pregnant.

The pregnant girl and milk man was hilarious! Debbie, your pics reminded me of how much the 2010 cruise really did show it was a DVC member cruise! What a stark contrast to this 2011 one

Hi everyone! Miss the wonderful Dream and the wonderful time we had! Like everyone else came home with a URI- still fighting it. Work was not too bad this week although I still want to be on vacation. I really enjoyed cruising!! We go back to WDW in March with grandkids. Although it will be fun it will not be relaxing. We have decided we need to save up a little while for our next cruise. I think we may do a trip to Disney in Sept just to relax. Now to plan our next big trip- maybe Hawaii, maybe cruise- probably 2013. Need to keep planning to avoid complete Disney withdrawal. It's been good reading everyone's updates since they have returned. The fishextenders were wonderful- thank you!!! Should we plan a meet up after the holidays? Any ideas for location?

Hi! I'll be putting up some more pics, probably this weekend. I know there are a fw of us who will be in WDW over New Year's. Maybe we should plan a meet then

 

[Friendofpluto]

Schaumburg sounds great- we can find a nice restaurant to eat up there. It does not sound like they are placing the Aulani rooms at Doorway to Dreams. My guess is that if when they announce the GF rooms- they will be the next models. Debbie- love all your DVC pics.

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

And Castaway Cay was decorated, too!

And on the second day at the island:

 

[Friendofpluto]

My Sis in Dyer, IN is throwing Marty and I belated 50th birthday parties next weekend. The theme will be Disney. The kids or adults have to wear Disney themed clothing or costumes. My Sis can get a little wild. I am a little scared to see how this turns out.

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

Hiya everyone!

It's not too far until Halloween!



Just a quick hello, catching up on things here in Cali...

Abbie's car got stolen...but found.

Dug (our Golden Retriever ) had a foxtail stuck in his paw while we were away. It swelled up so we took him to the vet to get it taken out. He was such a good puppy.

The kiosk at American Airlines had a techie issue with the self-check in computer, charged us $60 on 3 different cards that we did not authorize. So I'm dealing with that.

Oh well...when ya fall down, the only way to go is up.

I too miss vacation very much, esp. all the Dispeeps we met.
So I'm searching for another vacay to look forward too.

Waiting for my pics from the Aquaduck.
I will get back soon.

Here's a BIG to all:
The wonderful blessings from everyone.
Some rest, tea, honey, cough drops for all those who have a cold also.
And some thoughts of another vacay when you unpack, just remember, you'll be packing soon enough for another vacay!

Jennifer

Jennifer - sounds like you guys have had quite the adventure after your vacation! WOW! So sorry about everything that has gone wrong! Poor Dug! I sure hope he's having a speedy recovery! And I hope Abbie's car wasn't vandalized when it got stolen. I hope she's ok....I would feel so violated if my car got stolen!

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

Schaumburg sounds great- we can find a nice restaurant to eat up there. It does not sound like they are placing the Aulani rooms at Doorway to Dreams. My guess is that if when they announce the GF rooms- they will be the next models. Debbie- love all your DVC pics.

Oh how awesome would that be for us to be able to get a sneak peak at the GF rooms!!!!

My Sis in Dyer, IN is throwing Marty and I belated 50th birthday parties next weekend. The theme will be Disney. The kids or adults have to wear Disney themed clothing or costumes. My Sis can get a little wild. I am a little scared to see how this turns out.

Oh how cool!!!! Happy Birthday to both of you!!!!! I wouldn't be scared at how it turns out....it sounds like it will be lots of fun!!!

 

[lpotter]

Hi! I'll be putting up some more pics, probably this weekend. I know there are a fw of us who will be in WDW over New Year's. Maybe we should plan a meet then [/QUOTE]

I have not even begun to look at pics yet! I need to get moving on that Jim and I will be at WDW over New Years's.. We are up for a meet.. Let us know..it would be fun!!