April 17, 2011 on the Dream

[jilljill]

So, we got our cruise docs today but we have the wrong room number on the luggage tags. I know we're not upgraded -- room number is still the same on the Disney site. Where do I get luggage tags now?? I called DCL and they won't send new ones

You just cross off the incorrect cabin number and then write the correct one on the luggage tags.

 

[Tigger1313]

Just got back from the theater and cruise docs were on the dinning room table unopened. My DB knows how much I love being the one to open any thing from Disney.

 

[Donnaksmj]

none yet...

 

[bdink921]

My DH asked me a scary question: "what are you going to do without Disboards AFTER vacation is over? I don't know the answer I can't wait to meet you all , and I can't imagine not being able to get my Dis- fix at the middle of a rough day. We are booked on brand new- still being built right where Dream was built, Celebrity Silhouette for Spring break 2012 (out of NJ = no driving, no planes ), but I might re--consider and book Fantasy But it will not be easy to convince DH and to justify the change.....

I hear you . I was putting together FE stuff and looked at DH and said 'what am I going to do when this is over?'. I don't see a future cruise on the Fantasy with the prices being sky high, but then again I never thought DH would agree to the Dream. I heard RCCL's Liberty of the Seas is coming up north to replace Explorer so that was the next cruise we were considering, but I'll miss all of this so much. On my Wonder cruise, we never even had a meet -- it was a very quiet thread.

 

[bdink921]

You just cross off the incorrect cabin number and then write the correct one on the luggage tags.

Thanks!!! All set now.

 

[jeni37]

THANKS! We are very proud of her and all of her team!!!

That sounds like such a terrific experience for her! My DS14 would love to take part in something like that. Enjoy every minute of it!

 

[curlybop]

We received our docs in the mail yesterday also. Then my 8 y.o. came home running a fever and complaining with ear pain. So my excitement quickly vanished as I took her to urgent care last night (b/c the ped office can't solve it in 2 visits - grrrrr). She woke up much better but still congested. Hopefully we are finally on the mend now. If I can just keep everyone really healthy for another month.....This has to be the worst winter I've seen in a long time for kids and adults. Everyone seems to be sick with something and it lingers for weeks.

Now, back to good thoughts. I can not believe we have less than a month! Once I get these kids better then maybe I can finally focus on fun. DH says "Why do you have to plan so much? Just go with the flow..." That is why he is on one of the famous lists! He was looking through the cruise booklet last night and said "Oh, you already did this, what about that, this too?" Why of course! LOL.

 

[rdevine10]

still no documents here too. But keeping fingers crossed they arrive today

Have a girl scout sleepover tonight for my DD. I am one of the leaders and I am SO NOT looking forward to it. A few parents have bailed at last minute and its very annoying! That and we are completing a few projects around the house this weekend in preparation for listing it for sale when we return from FL and our cruise

I was so excited about this trip for so long and now I barely even have time to think about it. I know it will be great, but I feel so behind with my type A planning!

So, tell me, what is everyone doing in Nassau? We are still torn!!!!!!! It will be my birthday that day too!!!!!

Ok.. must go pick kids up from school now!

 

[pkmingo]

Just FYI, Disney has extended park hours on the days before and after our cruise so those of us going there might be able to take advantage of a little more fun in the parks!

 

[Deb T.]

Just FYI, Disney has extended park hours on the days before and after our cruise so those of us going there might be able to take advantage of a little more fun in the parks!

Awesome news! Thanks for the head's up!

 

[Deb T.]

So, tell me, what is everyone doing in Nassau? We are still torn!!!!!!! It will be my birthday that day too!!!!!

Been there, done that, so we'll be staying on the ship.

 

[Deb T.]

The "Still No Documents" Blues List:
Ness2289
Downrivermama
Sheree
Jeni37
lindafish
Donnaksmj
rdevine10
mommybean

Sure do hope ya'll get your cruise documents today!

I'm actually doing the Double Document Dance because we just received our docs for the 4/21 cruise today!

 

[hbg4]

Got our cruise documents today
But I've got so many things to do:
Sort out all my receipts to file my taxes tonight.
Fly off to London tommorrow.
Go to San Diego at the beginning of April.
Then come back unpack and pack again for myself and DD14, and sort out the FE gifts.
As well as working fulltime outside and at home the days I'm back in New York
I'll be breathing a sigh of relief once we sail though.

 

[mommybean]

The "Still No Documents" Blues List:
Ness2289
Downrivermama
Sheree
Jeni37
lindafish
Donnaksmj
rdevine10

Sure do hope ya'll get your cruise documents today!

I'm actually doing the Double Document Dance because we just received our docs for the 4/21 cruise today!

I guess you can add us to this list

 

[Ness2289]

I guess you can add us to this list

I'm afraid we will be staying on the list.


There's always tomorrow...

 

[mommybean]

I've got a question from those of you that booked through a travel agent and HAVE received your documents...did they come straight from DCL? Or did they come from your travel agency?

 

[curlybop]

I've got a question from those of you that booked through a travel agent and HAVE received your documents...did they come straight from DCL? Or did they come from your travel agency?

We booked through a travel agency, but the docs came direct from Disney.

 

[svcutler]

No docs for us yet either


soon, so exciting

OK, I PM'd you your Pirate images! That should make you feel a little better...!

 

[svcutler]

Hi Everyone,

I believe I have sent all the Dis and/or Pirate images to everyone that requested one. Please let me know if I missed anyone, because ya know.... it's me and it could happen!

Mom 3 Musketeers - I wasn't sure if you were asking for one or not, and if so, please let me know the names and I'll forward it to you.

Enjoy them! I'm thinking I'm going to have make a mix of buttons and shirts for my family but really looking forward to meeting everyone!

Sandy

 

[alenushka]

I agree with you Yelena. What will we do?
Important Question...
What is the Celebrity Silhouette and where in NJ is it sailing from? Where is it going to??? I love that it is leaving from NJ! Sounds very interesting!! I was hoping to get a Disney trip in for Spring Break next year - no cruise just the world. Connor and I are getting Annual Passes when we get there on 4/21 and since it will still be good next year at Spring Break... But then again - a cruise out of NJ, hmmm...
Debbie

I hear you . I was putting together FE stuff and looked at DH and said 'what am I going to do when this is over?'. I don't see a future cruise on the Fantasy with the prices being sky high, but then again I never thought DH would agree to the Dream. I heard RCCL's Liberty of the Seas is coming up north to replace Explorer so that was the next cruise we were considering, but I'll miss all of this so much. On my Wonder cruise, we never even had a meet -- it was a very quiet thread.

We have made a lot of amazing friends last spring break on HAL cruise. One of the families will be cruising with us this year Then, I got email from another family (they live in NJ):
"....I just wanted to let you know that Celebrity Cruise is putting their brand new ship in New Jersey and for April 2012 it has the same dates as the Easter Vacation. thought you might be interested"....and yes, we got interested, and booked, but it's not final yet. It would be so cool, if anybody from this board decides to join too! Then we will be obsessing together on the cruise critic site but, of course, it will not include fun of FE, magnets, door decorations, etc. This ship is rated five and a half stars, and it is being built at exactly the same place where Dream was built, and where Fantasy will be pulled in as soon as Celebrity is done. The biggest advantage for N-Easters - it is going from NJ! We have never sailed with them before...

Date
Port/City
Activity
Description
Thu, Mar 29
Cape Liberty, Bayonne, N.J. Depart 5:00 PM
Fri, Mar 30 At Sea
Sat, Mar 31 At Sea
Sun, Apr 01 At Sea
Mon, Apr 02 Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Docked Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 5:00 PM
Tue, Apr 03 Basseterre, St. Kitts Docked Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 5:00 PM
Wed, Apr 04 Castries, St. Lucia Docked Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 5:00 PM
Thu, Apr 05 St. Johns, Antigua Docked Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 5:00 PM
Fri, Apr 06 Philipsburg, St. Maarten Docked Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 5:00 PM
Sat, Apr 07 At Sea
Sun, Apr 08 At Sea
Mon, Apr 09 At Sea
Tue, Apr 10 Cape Liberty, Bayonne, N.J. Arrive 8:00 AM

Haven't been feeling well lately, hope it gets out of my system soon.
His surgery isn't until 3/30, I think. The doc seems to think he will only miss 2 weeks of work and then can return to work when the stitches are removed. Have no clue how he will work right after having them out, so we'll see a few days before we leave for FL.

Hope you have a speedy recovery and your DH surgery goes well!