August 16, 2011, Disney Dream - Part 2

[jenanderson]

Thats awesome, sounds like being at STEM should be a fun new challenge.

On a totally unrelated note... the kids are off school today too, we did get the full inch and a half they were calling for! Think my kids will still be in school till our trip in August?

Your kids might still be in school until August and in Minnesota, we will still have snow on the ground!

 

[elgerber]

Your kids might still be in school until August and in Minnesota, we will still have snow on the ground!

This year I fear that may be true!

 

[MrsJobba1]

Hi All-
We booked our 2nd DCL trip on 8/16. We are sooooo very excited to visit Castaway Cay twice in one trip! It will be me(John), DW (Marybeth) and our 2 DS (Nick, 12 and Matt, 8). Looking forward to the trip and maybe chatting and meeting new friends!

We will be on this cruise.. It will be me(Rob) dw-Priscilla,dd- Rachel 16 and her bff Shanelle 15. Are you guys doing the fish extender thing?


Rob

Okay - just have to share the news. Most of you do not know that I have not had a job or the details of how stressed I have been without having a job. It has been a really hard summer/fall for my family knowing how bad the economy is and that I couldn't get a job anywhere. I had actually begun to wonder if we should look at changing our Disney plans...meaning possibly even canceling or changing this cruise.

GOOD NEWS TODAY.....I GOT A JOB!!!! I got an independent contracting job with a school district (3 year contract, possibly longer or the possibility of other jobs in the district). I will be technology integration specialist and be helping the teachers learn how to integrate technology into their units. The school I will be at is a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) school that has the latest in technology.

I am just so excited and had to share! I feel like now I can really get excited about our cruise as well because having a job means that we can afford to do Disney!!!

Welcome to all the new guys ' I'm the honary Brit on this cruise

Jen Congratulations on the job - that must be a great relief!

Well I've got one more teacher training day at school then we finish for the holidays and go back 4th Jan

Im so fed up of the cold and snow here - its been in the 20's IM so looking forward to Florida and the sun

Bella our pup is now 14 week (can you beleive it) and shes getting sooo big - I'll share some photos later- Hope all is well across the pond xx Take care from a very cold UK

 

[MrsJobba1]

Her first walk out in the snow (she was 12 wks when this was taken)

Wondering if Santa had left her a present under the tree

13 weeks 5 days old

 

[jenanderson]

Helen - The pictures of Bella are so cute! I love the one with her by the tree! Glad to see that you are almost to your holiday break. We have 3 days to go before we are on break (my job and the kid's schools) but DH is already on his break. We are really tired of snow and cold in Minnesota too! Here is hoping you have a warm and wonderful Christmas!!!

Jen

 

[Shelebeen]

Hi All-
We booked our 2nd DCL trip on 8/16. We are sooooo very excited to visit Castaway Cay twice in one trip! It will be me(John), DW (Marybeth) and our 2 DS (Nick, 12 and Matt, 8). Looking forward to the trip and maybe chatting and meeting new friends!

Welcome! Our son Phillip will be 8 when we sail

 

[allardk46]

Okay - just have to share the news. Most of you do not know that I have not had a job or the details of how stressed I have been without having a job. It has been a really hard summer/fall for my family knowing how bad the economy is and that I couldn't get a job anywhere. I had actually begun to wonder if we should look at changing our Disney plans...meaning possibly even canceling or changing this cruise.

GOOD NEWS TODAY.....I GOT A JOB!!!! I got an independent contracting job with a school district (3 year contract, possibly longer or the possibility of other jobs in the district). I will be technology integration specialist and be helping the teachers learn how to integrate technology into their units. The school I will be at is a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) school that has the latest in technology.

I am just so excited and had to share! I feel like now I can really get excited about our cruise as well because having a job means that we can afford to do Disney!!!

Jen - that is great news! What a weight off your shoulders!

Janeanne

 

[Shelebeen]

Does anyone know if there is a formal night on the 5 night cruises?

 

[hmansure]

Does anyone know if there is a formal night on the 5 night cruises?

Not that anything will be the same with the new ship and all, but in reviewing some 5 night Navigators from earlier this year there were 2 "cruise casual", 1 "pirate", and 1 "optional dress up" nights.

 

[jenanderson]

Not that anything will be the same with the new ship and all, but in reviewing some 5 night Navigators from earlier this year there were 2 "cruise casual", 1 "pirate", and 1 "optional dress up" nights.

Evening Everyone!

I am assuming the same thing as Harry posted since that is what the 5 night cruises have been. This kind of makes my family sad because we really love the formal night. I know a lot of people don't like packing the formal wear and getting all dressed up but for us, it is so much fun and I loved wearing a full-length dress!

I would think they would be sharing more about this soon since the first cruise is going to take place soon! You would think those people might want to be planning if they are having a formal night.

 

[hmansure]

We like the formal night thing, too!

When is the first 5 night cruise?

 

[Shelebeen]

We like the formal nights too, however it is an extra piece of luggage for us, so it is nice not to have to pay $50 just to bring the formal wear

 

[kritter]

Helen,

I love the pictures of Bella!!

 

[kritter]

I know that we will miss the formal night too. I guess we never know until the first 5 night sailing what will happen..

Did anyone notice that the Maiden Voyage of the Fantasy just got pushed forward??

 

[hmansure]

I know that we will miss the formal night too. I guess we never know until the first 5 night sailing what will happen..

Did anyone notice that the Maiden Voyage of the Fantasy just got pushed forward??

Just by a week, right?

 

[jns]

I would like to wish you all a very

Merry Christmas

Have a great day everyone
Love Jackie and family xxxx​

 

[sdchickie]

I would like to wish you all a very

Merry Christmas

Have a great day everyone
Love Jackie and family xxxx​

Ditto to everyone!
Hope all ya'll have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year, I know we will because we will be on the Wonder for NYE!!! Can't wait, we leave tomorrow in the AM for Disney.

 

[hmansure]

Can't believe this is the 2nd Christmas we've spent here as a group on the DIS!! 2011 and our cruise is slowly approaching

 

[jlearn]

Welcome! Our son Phillip will be 8 when we sail

Well, I hope our kids will meet up and become "Disney Friends". My oldest son is just beginning to realize girls are not "icky" so I expect some interesting times in my future! LOL!

 

[jlearn]

I would like to wish you all a very

Merry Christmas

Have a great day everyone
Love Jackie and family xxxx​

I love this picture! I also want to extend our holiday wishes to all the members of the DIS. May you all enjoy a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and safe New Year.

To all across the pond, I hope you thaw out soon! Please stay safe and warm!