2/13/2011 Disney Dream 4 Day Cruise

[doombuqqy]

Thanks for the early birthday wishes. I spent the whole day being lazy, reading about the Dream, catching up on the reading on this thread and trying to figure out where to get my FE from. Sounds like fun. I also can't wait to ride the Aquaduck!

There are instructions in a thread on how to make your own FE if you are crafty otherwise try eBay or etsy. You better get caught up on your thread reading because all the trip reports will soon be coming out from the maiden voyage and we are all gonna have to try and keep up

 

[kamaaina]

As the Dream makes its way from Tenerife to Castaway Cay, here's a video link of finishing touches to the ship. If you haven't seen it, it's stunning:

http://www.viddler.com/explore/disneyparks/videos/606/

 

[Ottawacruiser]

Quick update:

Although I haven't been posting much, I'm getting very excited about this cruise and meeting you all on board.

We also managed to convince my eldest daughter (DD19) to also join us on this cruise so we'll have the entire family together which makes it even more special for us.

...M

...M

 

[chefbart]

is anyone ready, its sooo quite.... Its getting close.
Hope everyone has a happy and safe New Year.

 

[doombuqqy]

is anyone ready, its sooo quite.... Its getting close.
Hope everyone has a happy and safe New Year.

I am ready, I check the boards almost daily!

Quick update:

Although I haven't been posting much, I'm getting very excited about this cruise and meeting you all on board.

We also managed to convince my eldest daughter (DD19) to also join us on this cruise so we'll have the entire family together which makes it even more special for us.

...M

...M

I have the same issue with my oldest ( talk him into cruising) I always joke that I wish my parents made me go on Disney cruises

 

[doombuqqy]

As the Dream makes its way from Tenerife to Castaway Cay, here's a video link of finishing touches to the ship. If you haven't seen it, it's stunning:

http://www.viddler.com/explore/disneyparks/videos/606/

Thanks for sharing taht it was beautiful

 

[kristinanderic]

It is almost 2011!

 

[doombuqqy]

We still have 42 minutes in Pensacola but Happy New Year! can't wait for the Dream!

 

[Dancing Mickey's]

I am not sure if I have checked in with this post but we are in! We surprised our children for Christmas with this cruise. Our middle son has been begging to go to WDW for years. He dreams about it. The last time we all went he was 2. He says that doesn't count. So my DH and I thought if we are flying all the way to Florida we might as well get on the new boat!

I can hardly stand the wait! There are 5 of us, me, DH, DS 17, DS 10, and Princess 4. We have sailed before but are excited to see the new boat.

I have not planned anything yet! UGH! I have been waiting so the kids can pick what they want to do. I am excited to see what they have done at Castaway Cay. It has been since 2004 since we have been there.

Did I say I AM SOOOO EXCITED?!

 

[doombuqqy]

I am not sure if I have checked in with this post but we are in! We surprised our children for Christmas with this cruise. Our middle son has been begging to go to WDW for years. He dreams about it. The last time we all went he was 2. He says that doesn't count. So my DH and I thought if we are flying all the way to Florida we might as well get on the new boat!

I can hardly stand the wait! There are 5 of us, me, DH, DS 17, DS 10, and Princess 4. We have sailed before but are excited to see the new boat.

I have not planned anything yet! UGH! I have been waiting so the kids can pick what they want to do. I am excited to see what they have done at Castaway Cay. It has been since 2004 since we have been there.

Did I say I AM SOOOO EXCITED?!

WELCOME! Dont stress about planning just enjoy. The Dream is at CC with the Magic and I heard the Wonder is close by sounds like a photo op to me. I am soooo excited, it won't be long and we will all be sailing on the Dream

 

[kristinanderic]

Is there any meets or a fish extender group planned. This is our first cruise so I am new to that as well.

 

[doombuqqy]

Is there any meets or a fish extender group planned. This is our first cruise so I am new to that as well.

There is someone organizing a FE list, when I get time I will go back to see who it was. The Dream is in Nassau today and overnight I believe. She will arrive at PC Tuesday morning around 0630.

 

[the electric mayhem]

We just booked this cruise on Thursday! We are so excited! We will be cruising then doing Disney over President's day weekend. I am traveling with my dh and dd. I have most of my trip planned. My only disappointment is that I can not get a Remy reservation and the Atlantis excursion I wanted was sold out. It will be a great trip regardless. I can not wait to see the new ship!

When do you think formal night will be? I was thinking it would be the last but now I think it may be Valentine's day.

 

[Jhalkias]

Thanks.

I'm still in denial over this.

Darn Brack! We will miss seeing you, but I certainly understand. Guess we will have to wait until Alaska to see you and Annette again.

I have been MIA - working too much and the Holidays were busy. Hope to spend more time here as we get closer to cruise date.

Does anyone else here have a 10-11 yr old daughter? Sophia (My DD) will be turning 11 on disembarkation day 2-17.

 

[RC4]

hi everyone! Glad to see some chit chatting going on out here- finally!

We leave six weeks from tomorrow for the start of our trip- DH and I are going to BLT prior to the cruise.... I'm soooo excited!!

I've got a confession... I've been stalking the Dream! Have you? Loving the pictures that I have seen of it! they are great and I can't wait to get on there and explore it for myself!!

Stalking it so much in fact, that my DH and I are already planning a second cruise in 2012 so that we can bring our kids along. (Just us for this one).

We have a trip to Atlantis, brunch at Palo's (I won't eat anything on the menu at Remy's, but sonder if they will let me in to see it anyway), and I even managed to talk DH into a couples massage. Unfortunately, it won't be on Serenity Bay, but anywhere I'm getting massaged works for me!!

Ahhh.... soon!!

 

[RC4]

Disney Dream to arrive at Port Canaveral early Tuesday

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http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-d...,5345191.story

By Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel
12:41 p.m. EST, January 3, 2011

The Disney Dream, the newest member of the Disney Cruise Line fleet, will make its first appearance at its home base of Port Canaveral early Tuesday morning. The 130,000-ton ship is expected to enter the channel at 6:30 a.m. and be visible from Brevard County's Jetty Park.

Arrival at the Disney Cruise Line terminal — and the accompanying fanfare moment — is expected at 7:25 a.m. but there won't be any public viewing at the terminal. The Sentinel will have some access to the ship and will provide pictures and video on OrlandoSentinel.com. Reporters will be at the scene and live Tweeting. (Follow them at http://www.twitter.com/themeparks and http://www.twitter.com/jason_garcia)

The Dream is Disney's third ocean liner, and it will have a capacity of 4,000 passengers beginning with its maiden voyage on Jan. 26. Aside from the usual Disney-oriented amenities, the Dream will feature an onboard water ride (the "AquaDuck") that will travel over the edge of the ship and "virtual portholes" in interior cabins that will have a live feed of the ocean as well as occasional animated characters popping up.

Disney's fourth ship, to be called the Disney Fantasy, will debut in spring 2012. The combined price tag for the two new ships: More than $1.8 billion.

 

[kristinanderic]

hi everyone! Glad to see some chit chatting going on out here- finally!

We leave six weeks from tomorrow for the start of our trip- DH and I are going to BLT prior to the cruise.... I'm soooo excited!!

I've got a confession... I've been stalking the Dream! Have you? Loving the pictures that I have seen of it! they are great and I can't wait to get on there and explore it for myself!!

Stalking it so much in fact, that my DH and I are already planning a second cruise in 2012 so that we can bring our kids along. (Just us for this one).

We have a trip to Atlantis, brunch at Palo's (I won't eat anything on the menu at Remy's, but sonder if they will let me in to see it anyway), and I even managed to talk DH into a couples massage. Unfortunately, it won't be on Serenity Bay, but anywhere I'm getting massaged works for me!!

Ahhh.... soon!!

I've been stalking the dream too!! We leave Feb 10th for our trip Just one month and one week away!!

 

[chefbart]

I've got a confession... I've been stalking the Dream! Have you? Loving the pictures that I have seen of it! they are great and I can't wait to get on there and explore it for myself!!

Stalking it so much in fact, that my DH and I are already planning a second cruise in 2012 so that we can bring our kids along. (Just us for this one).

we have too, were booking the christmas cruise. i think that will be lots of fun.

 

[doombuqqy]

You have to watch this, there is a special treat about 2:30 in it is a little over 5 min long. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0pw558RvFc

 

[StlCruiser]

Thanks for posting! I enjoyed watching the video. 6 more weeks!