09/18/11 - DVCers Take Over the Dream (S.S. Member Cruise 2011) - Thread #3

[erionm]

My Keurig order just arrived. Sweet berry lime ice tea/ rate a 5 out of 5. Will let you know about the others when I try.

Thanks John for keeping up with this.



Let me know how it is. I'm thinking about getting a mini-Keurig. I don't drink much coffee at home and DH doesn't drink it at all. I have a maker that you use the pods with but I'm not thrilled with it.

My order arrived today also. I ordered Sweet Berry Lime, Half & Half and Raspberry Iced Teas. Haven't had a chance to try them yet. My Platinum (B70) brewer is dying quickly. Good thing I still have my 7 year old B100 as a backup. Poor thing just sits there collecting dust until the other breaks.

I also have the Mini which I keep at work and take it to Disney with me. TIGGERmetoo, any of the Keurig brewers would work for you. The Mini requires you to pour in water for each cup so it take a little longer to brew a cup. All of the others have a reservoir and keeps the water hot so they brew in about a minute.

 

[Truffle]

Okay, now y'all have piqued my interest. What makes a Kuerig so amazingly good? Please try to explain that to me. I am not against them, I just want to understand what makes them so good.

Here is what needs to be addressed to make me try one:

My mind just goes to "isn't that a lot of waste with a separate container for every cup of coffee?"

And since I am not usually big on flavored coffee, how good is regular coffee with them? Is there any way for me to have my regular favorite coffee made with it?

Thanks for your help, ideas, and salesmanship!

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

I'm thinking about it because I only drink 1 or 2 at the most cups of coffee per day. Don't want to make whole or half pot for just that much.

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

I have a question about the mini-keurig - does it use the same size k-cups and the regular Keurigs?

 

[erionm]

I have a question about the mini-keurig - does it use the same size k-cups and the regular Keurigs?

Yes. All of the k-cups are the same size.

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

Yes. All of the k-cups are the same size.

Thanks

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

Someone has posted a picture of the outside of a stateroom on the Dream. Here's the thread. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2589404

 

[erionm]

Okay, now y'all have piqued my interest. What makes a Kuerig so amazingly good? Please try to explain that to me. I am not against them, I just want to understand what makes them so good.

Here is what needs to be addressed to make me try one:

My mind just goes to "isn't that a lot of waste with a separate container for every cup of coffee?"

And since I am not usually big on flavored coffee, how good is regular coffee with them? Is there any way for me to have my regular favorite coffee made with it?

Thanks for your help, ideas, and salesmanship!

Since the k-cups are plastic, there is extra waste involved. Keurig has been trying to come up with a recyclable package.

They make an accessory called 'My K-Cup' which would allow you to use any ground coffee to brew a cup.

Like TIGERmetoo, I usually only drink 2 cups of coffee a day. I am also the only coffee drinker in the house. My partner has started drinking some of the Iced Teas that I've purchased. Like all other single serve brewers, it's all about the convience. Also, with over 200 coffees and teas (hot & iced) available, there's something for everyone.

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

Someone has posted a picture of the outside of a stateroom on the Dream. Here's the thread. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2589404

Those are some great pictures. Nice to see "real" pictures instead of mock-ups. Thanks for sharing.

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

Also, with over 200 coffees and teas (hot & iced) available, there's something for everyone.

I love flavored coffee and I drink tea every afternoon. This sounds really good. Can you find them where you don't have to buy 50 of the same flavor? Where do you buy your k-cups?

 

[BigDogHU75]

ES (Elizabeth Swann)Update!!!

W@LL-E had the 1099th post and therefore earns 1 !

The current score is:

W@ll-E - 32 ES (1399*, 1599, 1899, 2899, 3099, 3299, 3399, 3499, 3699; T2-99, 299, 399, 699, 999, 1499, 1999, 2099, 2299, 2599, 2799, 2899, 3399; T3-99, 199, 399, 1099)
susieq55 - 18 ES (399, 999, 1199, 1499*, 1699, 2399, 2499, 3799, T2-599, T2-899, T2-1699, T2-2399, T2-3499)
Steamboat WillyNilly - 11 ES (299, 699, 1799, 2099, 2999, 3199; T2-1399, 2199; T3-599)
Truffle - 11ES (T2-1799, 2499, 2999, 3199, 3299; T3-299, 799, 899)
Luckymomoftwo - 7 ES (2199, 2599, 3999, T2-2699, T2-3599)
calypso726 - 7 ES (99, 499, 2799, 3599, T2-1199, T2-1299)
Mantle1509 5 ES (1999, T2-799, T2-3699)
DizDragonfly - 4 ES (1399**; T3-499, 699)
dvc deernut - 4 ES (799, 1299*, T2-499)
mousefan64 - 4 ES (199, 1499**, T2-1899)
lpotter - 3 ES (T3-999)
Time2go2disney - 3 ES (599, 2699, 3899)
TIGGERmetoo - 2 ES (T2-1099, T2-3099)
lilliansmommy - 2 ES (2299, T2-199)
disrailfan - 1ES (T2-1599)
FaithTrustnPixieDust - 1 ES (1299**)
Time4disneynow - 1 ES (1099)
GoofTroop716 -1 ES (899)

*before the "glitch"
** after the "glitch" (mods deleted some posts)

Every 99th post = 1 ES
Every 499th post = 2 ESs
Every 999th post = 3 ESs

The next milestone is at the 1199th post and is worth 1 ES!!!

 

[BigDogHU75]

Pirate Update!!!

DizDragonfly had the 1100th post and therefore earns 1 !

The current score is:
W@LL-E - 27 pirates (1400**, 1700, 2500, 3000, 3200; T2-200, 500, 800, 1300, 1900, 3000, 3200, 3500, 3700; T3-500, 700, 1000)
Steamboat WillyNilly - 18 pirates (500, 1400*, 2000, 2300, 3100, 3700; T2-700, 900, 1500, 1600, 2000, 3600)
calypso726 - 11 pirates (1300**, 1500*, 2700; T2-100, 1000, 2300, 3400; T3-100)
susieq55 - 9 pirates (100, 800, 2600, T2-1200, T2-1800, T2-2200, T2-2500, T2-2600)
Luckymomoftwo - 7 pirates (700, 1000, 1200, 1300*, T2-1400)
DizDragonfly - 6 pirates (600, 1900, 3300, 3600; T3-900, 1100)
TIGGERmetoo - 6 pirates (2200, 3800, 3900, T2-2400, T2-2800, T2-2900)
Time2go2disney - 6 pirates (3400, 3500, 4000) mousefan64 - 5 pirates (1500**, 1600, 2800)
lilliansmommy - 6 pirates (1800, 2900; T2-400, 1100, 2700; T3-400)
Truffle - 4 pirate (T2-2100; T3-200, 300, 600)
peloha86 - 3 pirates (T2-1700, 3100; T3-800)
dvc deernut - 3 pirates (900, T2-300, T2-600)
Time4disneynow - 2 pirates (200, 2100)
GoofTroop716 - 2 pirates (300, 1100)
mlholster - 1 pirate (3300)
FaithTrustnPixieDust - 1 pirate (2400)
disrailfan - 1 pirate (400)

*before the "glitch"
** after the "glitch" (mods deleted some posts)

Every 100th post = 1 Pirate
Every 500th post = 2 Pirates
Every 1000th post = 3 Pirates

The next milestone is at the 1200th post and is worth 1 pirate!

 

[erionm]

I love flavored coffee and I drink tea every afternoon. This sounds really good. Can you find them where you don't have to buy 50 of the same flavor? Where do you buy your k-cups?

Usually I order from coffeewiz.com. I've also ordered from keurig.com, greenmountaincoffee.com and bigcatcoffees.com. keurig.com offers many coffee & teas in 5 packs. bigcatcoffees.com allows you to create a custom 25 count box by selecting 5 different coffees and teas (5 k-cups of each).

 

[Hoosier John]

Someone has posted a picture of the outside of a stateroom on the Dream. Here's the thread. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2589404

Cool to see some real photos. Kinda surprised they didn't mention AquaDuck.

Had to look up Caitlyn's room (CaydennsMommy) when I saw the Fish for room number 5028. It's not hers (she's in 6038).

 

[mlholster]

Summary of What’s Goin’ On with DISboards Group (everything is optional and may require pre-arrangement)

DISboards SSMC discussion (first page has excellent information Page 1) (organized by disrailfan ) Thread 1 Thread 2 Thread 3
Pirate & Elizabeth Swan Competition (for posts ending in 00 and 99) (Prize for most of each presented by W@LL-E & scored by BigDogHU75 )
Website group (see Galley area for members & their photos) (hosted by disrailfan ) 2011 Members Cruise Website
Facebook group (hosted by calypso726 ) 2011 Members Cruise Facebook

Pre & Post Cruise gatherings (typically at WDW and Cocoa Beach) (informal by arrangement on DISboards)

DisBoard Meet & Greet (onboard, Embarkation Day, approx 3 PM, to be announced) (organized by _____________________) (anyone have experience here?)
Gift Exchange group (called Fish Extender, or FE; deadline for signup around July) (organized by Luckymomoftwo )
Sunrise Coffee Club (informal gathering) (hosted by susieq55 ???, buttons maybe ???)
Food & Wine Club (informal gathering after late shows) (inaugural event) (organized by Mantle1509 , email Mick at DVCDreamWineClub@gmail.com)
Linked Dining Reservations (one large block of tables, pre-arranged) (organized by Luckymomoftwo and FaithTrustnPixieDust ???)
Palo Brunch Reservations (extra charge; pre-arranged) (organized by Mrs. Happycamper )

Back to Back (B2B) Cruises (list of those cruising just prior or after the SSMC) (List maintained by Mrs. Happycamper )

= 99% certain I have this info correct

Thank you very much to those above who work extra to make our cruise experience more enjoyable!!!

OK, I have added some more detail. Still a couple of blanks to fill in and I took artistic license with a couple. Please let me know if I should add/subtract your name or other details. Thanks

John this is awesome you've kept track of everyone like this.

Also thanks to you disrailfan!

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

Usually I order from coffeewiz.com. I've also ordered from keurig.com, greenmountaincoffee.com and bigcatcoffees.com. keurig.com offers many coffee & teas in 5 packs. bigcatcoffees.com allows you to create a custom 25 count box by selecting 5 different coffees and teas (5 k-cups of each).

Thanks - I'll write these down.

 

[Hoosier John]

John this is awesome you've kept track of everyone like this.

Also thanks to you disrailfan!

Thanks Lynn,

I figure I'll post it shortly after someone joins the group here or as plans solidify for something, unless Milford would rather post it on his front page of these threads.

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

Hey John - did you wife ever notice the garage shelves?

 

[Mrs. Happycamper]

You must be 48” to ride. Keep your arms and legs inside at all times. No flash photography is permitted. If you are pregnant or have a heart condition we recommend tHat you notify an employee to safely escort you off of the ride.

Sorry, can't help myself LOL

Seriously, its a bunch of warnings about safety and using the right sized mattress.

Ohhhhkayyy...... So do they think someone is going to come and switch out the mattress?

I think your explanation is better!

 

[Mrs. Happycamper]

Only 3 more sleeps (and DREAMS) before we are in WDW!!

I could be more excited, but I am doing my best to be somewhat reserved...

Are you kidding? We are all keyed up here! I keep waking up in the middle of the night and having to tell myself just because you wake up and go back to sleep it does NOT count as two sleeps.