April 17, 2011 on the Dream

[alenushka]

Lands end online always has good sales.

Please oh please oh please let there be school tomorrow. Especially since there is another storm coming Friday. My windows ar all leaking!!! I c a n n o t take it anymore!!

I hear you
There will be school tomorrow! ....I am not sure about Friday....

 

[princessdaisy]

I want some snow It's been high 70's low 80's here in San Diego. Feels like summer! My kids would love to have a snow day

 

[jilljill]

I want some snow It's been high 70's low 80's here in San Diego. Feels like summer! My kids would love to have a snow day

Sure...now the poster west of the Mississippi comes out of the woodwork to brag about their weather.
I think we should all box up some snow and ship it your way.

 

[alenushka]

I want some snow It's been high 70's low 80's here in San Diego. Feels like summer! My kids would love to have a snow day

Sure...now the poster west of the Mississippi comes out of the woodwork to brag about their weather.
I think we should all box up some snow and ship it your way.

Be careful what you wish for
You have from now until Thursday night to get here - 3-10 inches of snow as per last forecast...

 

[jilljill]

Be careful what you wish for
You have from now until Thursday night to get here - 3-10 inches of snow as per last forecast...

I hadn't heard about that storm yet. Do you know which way it's supposed to be coming from?
Happy thought....warm thoughts.....no snow thoughts......

 

[alenushka]

I hadn't heard about that storm yet. Do you know which way it's supposed to be coming from?
Happy thought....warm thoughts.....no snow thoughts......

They said two will merge together: I believe, one is coming from so-west and another from so-east; it looked like they are moving on diagonal and merge right over us. But that was said as os yesterday.....
Happy no snow day today!

 

[rdevine10]

Lands end online always has good sales.

Please oh please oh please let there be school tomorrow. Especially since there is another storm coming Friday. My windows ar all leaking!!! I c a n n o t take it anymore!!

Just a delay for us this morning. Going a little stir crazy, so glad it wasnt another cancel. Although, Not thrilled with another storm Friday possibly.... have a girl scout even that night that I cant make the reschedule date on, and my oldest is going to be bummed.

 

[curlybop]

A question for you and your DH:
Where do they do parasailing: near the ship or in a bay/ lagoon? I booked it too for all three of us for the first part of our cruise (11 am as well), but I am a little concerned about being on a small boat for 45 min if waters are choppy

Maybe this will help. He had to meet them near the ship, then they drove by in a smaller boat:

I took this one with no zoom. DD1 and I were standing on the Magic watching:

So it's not too far away. DH loved it so much, he kept commenting how peaceful it was. There were 4 other DIS members on there with him so they all took photos of each other on the boat while sailing, taking off and descending down on the boat. We all shared our photos once we got home and it was neat to see that excursion from the eyes of others.

Man, I miss that beautiful blue water!!

 

[KerryDVC]

Lands end online always has good sales.

Please oh please oh please let there be school tomorrow. Especially since there is another storm coming Friday. My windows ar all leaking!!! I c a n n o t take it anymore!!

Leaking windows...sounds familiar. If these snow days keep accumulating, this cruise may not happen with our April school vacation taken away. No more snow!!!

 

[pershing]

Hang in there snow people! Disney's around the bend!

I feel so bad for those of you getting so much snow. The rain washed whatever snow we had on the ground away. Now it's just slushy puddles. Snow would actually be prettier!

Thanks for all the clothes suggestions. I found some great men's bathing suits in JC Penny Clearance and some cargo shorts (must be cargo, must go past the knee or it won't fly) at Drjays.

The boys are wearing plaid PLAID! shorts like golfing plaid but in cargo form. Bright colors too. Yuck! Oh, well whatever..

Anyone else watch the christening today. They picked my birthday to christen the ship! Now, I'll always know the answer to that should it be a trivia question in some form on the ship.

I think they are replaying it at www.disneycruiselineevents.com/dcl2011

 

[jilljill]

Saw that we are supposed to get that storm Friday morning as well. Go away snow.....go away snow....go away snow.....

 

[alenushka]

Maybe this will help. He had to meet them near the ship, then they drove by in a smaller boat:


So it's not too far away. DH loved it so much, he kept commenting how peaceful it was. There were 4 other DIS members on there with him so they all took photos of each other on the boat while sailing, taking off and descending down on the boat. We all shared our photos once we got home and it was neat to see that excursion from the eyes of others.

Man, I miss that beautiful blue water!!

Thank you so much for posting those! That helps a lot!
We parasailed in Hilton Head 2 years ago. It was a beautiful experience. DD is begging to do it again (she is willing to pay her own, saved, money ); I told her we are keeping our reservations (i will pack some Bonine for myself, just in case )

Hang in there snow people! Disney's around the bend!

Thanks for all the clothes suggestions. I found some great men's bathing suits in JC Penny Clearance and some cargo shorts (must be cargo, must go past the knee or it won't fly) at Drjays.

The boys are wearing plaid PLAID! shorts like golfing plaid but in cargo form. Bright colors too. Yuck! Oh, well whatever..

Anyone else watch the christening today. They picked my birthday to christen the ship! Now, I'll always know the answer to that should it be a trivia question in some form on the ship.

I think they are replaying it at www.disneycruiselineevents.com/dcl2011

I know exactly what you mean "past the knee or won't go" . Our DS would not let my DH leave the room if HIS were above the knees, as it was "too embarrassing" Funny, now that DS is older, he does not care much about what his dad wears and "borrows" his clothes, especially shirts, very often

I thought of you when I saw this Land's End sales event. Just in case you still need any more clothes, check out this link:

http://www.landsend.com/ix/overstoc...ws_011911_kids&RRID=7815559727&=&applyPromo=0


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Have a magical day!!!

 

[Deb T.]

Anyone else watch the christening today. They picked my birthday to christen the ship! Now, I'll always know the answer to that should it be a trivia question in some form on the ship.

Just getting ready to catch up with all of today's Dream events, but first wanted to wish you a very happy birthday!

 

[Deb T.]

Sure...now the poster west of the Mississippi comes out of the woodwork to brag about their weather.
I think we should all box up some snow and ship it your way.

 

[alenushka]

This is the only full version video (it's part 2) that works on my computer. I was not able to watch the one posted on FB link or the one from disneycruiseline.com.
I have to admit - a few tears dropped...OK, not a few...., a lot...., but all of happiness and excitement

http://www.wftv.com/video/26543648/index.html

 

[princessdaisy]

Sure...now the poster west of the Mississippi comes out of the woodwork to brag about their weather.
I think we should all box up some snow and ship it your way.

I have never seen "real" snow..a little bit of snow way up in the mountains but that's probably nothing not enough to make a snowman.

 

[princessdaisy]

Anyone else watch the christening today. They picked my birthday to christen the ship! www.disneycruiselineevents.com/dcl2011

Happy Birthday

 

[guarn3md]

Hello All...not looking forward to the possible snow Friday...I have plans to visit my parents in NJ for the weekend!! My mom and I have some major trip planning to do!! NO SNOW....NO SNOW...NO SNOW!
I have two question -
Because I have been down and out for the last 24 hours with a horrendous UTI, I started thinking what would happen if this happened on the cruise??!! Do they have a doctor onboard who can prescribe antibiotics??

We have been trying to decided if I should try to get us a Palo reservation. I know there is a brunch and dinner but I read something about a High Tea. Do they do this on the Dream? Is that something you reserve ahead of time?

I have to find some way to make a planning sheet for this cruise. I have an awesome WDW Excel spreadsheet that I have fine tuned over the years, but it is not going to work for a cruise...Hmmmm

Yelena thanks for posting the link to Land's End. My cart now has over $250 worth of clothes!! Lots of great bargains. I love to shop ahead for Connor. I found a coat and snow pants for next year.

Debbie

 

[Deb T.]

Hello All...not looking forward to the possible snow Friday...I have plans to visit my parents in NJ for the weekend!! My mom and I have some major trip planning to do!! NO SNOW....NO SNOW...NO SNOW!
I have two question -
Because I have been down and out for the last 24 hours with a horrendous UTI, I started thinking what would happen if this happened on the cruise??!! Do they have a doctor onboard who can prescribe antibiotics??

We have had first-hand experience with DCL's sick bay and doctor. So, I can for sure confirm that you'd be in good hands should you have any medical problem onboard.

Soooooo, why did we have to go to sick bay, you might ask? Well, it was on our 2nd DLC cruise, first time on the Wonder, way back in 1998. We were at lunch, and before I noticed, DD (15yo at the time) was attempting to slice open a hard roll while holding it in her left hand instead of with it on a plate, or table, or any other hard surface. Need I finish the story?

Fast forward to Christmas that year, and one of the boys she'd met in the teen club sent an unexpected gift to her. What could it be? A knife from DCL!

We have been trying to decided if I should try to get us a Palo reservation. I know there is a brunch and dinner but I read something about a High Tea. Do they do this on the Dream? Is that something you reserve ahead of time?

High Tea and Palo Brunch are only held on sea days. Since there's only one sea day on a 4-night, those ressies are very difficult to snag online prior to the cruise. However, don't get discouraged if you don't get it now... you will have another opportunity to try to get one as soon as you board the ship. And if you still don't get it then, you can go on a waiting list. Be advised, though, that you can only reserve a dinner OR a lunch online.

I have to find some way to make a planning sheet for this cruise. I have an awesome WDW Excel spreadsheet that I have fine tuned over the years, but it is not going to work for a cruise...Hmmmm

Yelena thanks for posting the link to Land's End. My cart now has over $250 worth of clothes!! Lots of great bargains. I love to shop ahead for Connor. I found a coat and snow pants for next year.

Debbie

Counting down the days...........

 

[alenushka]

Hello All...not looking forward to the possible snow Friday...I have plans to visit my parents in NJ for the weekend!! My mom and I have some major trip planning to do!! NO SNOW....NO SNOW...NO SNOW!
I have two question -
Because I have been down and out for the last 24 hours with a horrendous UTI, I started thinking what would happen if this happened on the cruise??!! Do they have a doctor onboard who can prescribe antibiotics??

We have been trying to decided if I should try to get us a Palo reservation. I know there is a brunch and dinner but I read something about a High Tea. Do they do this on the Dream? Is that something you reserve ahead of time?

I have to find some way to make a planning sheet for this cruise. I have an awesome WDW Excel spreadsheet that I have fine tuned over the years, but it is not going to work for a cruise...Hmmmm

Yelena thanks for posting the link to Land's End. My cart now has over $250 worth of clothes!! Lots of great bargains. I love to shop ahead for Connor. I found a coat and snow pants for next year.

Debbie

Hi Debbie,
Have fun shopping! :

There is a doctor on board but I am not sure about the selections of meds they have on board. They are trained to provide first aid and determine if condition is serious or could wait until disembarkation. I believe, there is also an extra charge for their services.
Some make fun of me , but I am known for overpacking ; and every year I have a designated BAG filled with medications, including antibiotics and UTI test strips for instant testing as my DD has a history of bladder/kidney infection. Other basics I pack (adult and kids versions of each : motrin, tylenol, mylanta, tums, peptobismol, cough and allergy medicine, eye drops, ear drops, ban-aids, neosporin, benadryl, bonine, wrist bracelets (seasickness), creams ag. sunburns, cortisone, etc....
I know the comment that usually comes after a post like this.........go ahead and knock on my door if you are in need of any meds

Also, I hope you purchased travel insurance that includes coverage for medical expenses. If not, the best place to shop is insuremytrip.com. You can compare coverage and costs from different providers.

I hope snow would bypass us...... but I could use a stay home day as i finally caught a cold Every single child I worked with last week was sick and my body could not resist it anymore....

Yes - you need reservations for High Tea. I never had it, but noticed that nothing was available for reservations already. I would like to hear from others if they tried High Tea before and what it's about


PS Deb T. - you are so fast! . I did not see your post when I started typing mine
Were you charged for your medical troubles? was it covered by your trip insurance?