August 16, 2011, Disney Dream - Part 3

[Shelebeen]

So after me obsessing yesterday over what my kids would eat on Castaway Cay?... I tell dh last night the plan of ordering Uncrustables from room service for the kids and he said no!

Told me they could eat breakfast and then eat whatever was there ...if not they could wait until we got back on the ship.

He thinks if they are hungry enough they will actually try something new. I'm not sure about that (the kids are as stubborn as their parents!) but we'll see!

could work... you never know... my formerly very picky eater is now spending a chunk of her third summer at a sleepaway camp and each year she has come back liking new foods.... sometimes all she ate at a meal was veggies and buns... that's ok, it's only one of many meals...

 

[sdchickie]

So after me obsessing yesterday over what my kids would eat on Castaway Cay?... I tell dh last night the plan of ordering Uncrustables from room service for the kids and he said no!

Told me they could eat breakfast and then eat whatever was there ...if not they could wait until we got back on the ship.

He thinks if they are hungry enough they will actually try something new. I'm not sure about that (the kids are as stubborn as their parents!) but we'll see!

I think it's time for a covert op.....I would secretly pack away a couple of uncrustables just in case. That way they can try out the new stuff but you don't have to hear a bunch of whining about how hungry they are if they don't eat anything on the buffet.

 

[Mjasp]

You'll be able to recognise me at the port - I'll be the one who is probably crying as I know for a fact as soon as I see the ship I'll be blubbering - and if thats bad i really let go when I hear the horn - Dave tries to ignore me as I blubber away

ROTFLMAO

 

[jenanderson]

I rented with Alamo for 13 days. It is really 12 days 8 hours, but charged for 13. I have been checking everyday, using coupon codes, etc. This price is with the Insiders Club, Contract ID 7014696. The prices have gone up again. Keep checking. There are a few threads on the Transportaion link that have coupon codes to try. Most places let you reserve with out a credit card hold so there is no penalty for cancelling, I think I have 8 cars reserved right now! LOL!! I have to get all of them together so I can cancel and just keep this last one.

Hey...just wanted to post that you might want to see if you can modify the reservation and add this coupon:

enter the coupon code AD2724FZA

I found it on the transportation thread today. I now have 2-1 day rentals with Budget PLUS a 11 night rental with Alamo. It is about $100 to have the van the whole time but I still might go with it. We have the cruise package at the hotel so parking during the cruise would not cost extra and it would be a LOT less of a hassle to have it the whole time.

 

[jenanderson]

Cruise documents arrived in the mail today!!!!

 

[Minniemouse07]

Cruise documents arrived in the mail today!!!!

Awesome!!

I think my wonderful TA will be waiting until she has both sets of documents (DCL & WDW) before forwarding them. I told her I could be a big girl and wait!

 

[Mjasp]

Cruise documents arrived in the mail today!!!!

I have to ask you, because it's been a while since I was on a Disney cruise and it seems other lines don't do it the same as Disney. If you print your boarding pass online why and what are they mailing you in your cruise documents?

 

[jenanderson]

Awesome!!

I think my wonderful TA will be waiting until she has both sets of documents (DCL & WDW) before forwarding them. I told her I could be a big girl and wait!

I am watching the mail closely for our WDW documents. The kids still do not know we have reservations there and I don't want to ruin the surprise. We are doing WDW after the cruise so I will be watching to see who posts that they have gotten theirs to be even more careful!

 

[jenanderson]

I have to ask you, because it's been a while since I was on a Disney cruise and it seems other lines don't do it the same as Disney. If you print your boarding pass online why and what are they mailing you in your cruise documents?

The forms you print out I think have to be turned in when you get to port. The cruise documents is a little booklet that DCL sends with a summary for you of the trip and important information. These booklets that I just got are a bit different then our last ones and I think they have a lot of really nice personalized information in them.

I will point out that you will find in the "Important Communications" a small note about the change in the terminal times. It is going to be SO EASY for people to miss. I would not have probably even read it but I was looking for it. HORRIBLE communication efforts.

 

[sdchickie]

Running out to check my mail now......

 

[sdchickie]

No cruise docs yet, but I can get a really great rate on a house refinance!

 

[Tiggerina]

Cruise documents arrived in the mail today!!!!

Ours arrived Too ! Now we are very excited !!!

 

[TiggerAllie]

We don't have ours either yet. I can't remember if they come straight to us or via the travel agent, but I'm glad to know they are on the way!

 

[MrsJobba1]

Cruise documents arrived in the mail today!!!!

Hmmmmmm I wonder when ours will arrive??? Any guesses how long will it take them to get over the pond?

Do they still come by ups? It's the only time I see an ups man

 

[BigDogHU75]

Hi Guys thank you so much for thinking about us, it is really appreciated. Right my MIL has been discharged again from the hospital as there is no more they can do at present as it is a case of waiting for her immune and digestive system to get back on track after such a major op. SO all we can do is wait and pray. Its hard seeing her so poorly, but we have faith that she will improve and get stronger.

Keep the faith. You and your family are in my prayers.

 

[renda460]

So after me obsessing yesterday over what my kids would eat on Castaway Cay?... I tell dh last night the plan of ordering Uncrustables from room service for the kids and he said no!

Told me they could eat breakfast and then eat whatever was there ...if not they could wait until we got back on the ship.

He thinks if they are hungry enough they will actually try something new. I'm not sure about that (the kids are as stubborn as their parents!) but we'll see!

Wow. Is my husband leading a double life and is also married to you??? That sounds exactly like something he would say.

I agree with the covert-op and hiding a couple crustables in your bag just in case.

BTW, did anyone mention the fantastic fruit selection on Castaway Cay? That is my favorite part of the island. There is a person who is dedicated to just cutting up fresh fruit all day in this little fruit stand. It is so fresh and awesome. Not as filing as a full meal would be, but something to tie them over.

 

[sherreis]

I have been lurking quite a bit this week and I have had to laugh at all the 'shopping talk'. When I'm stressed I love to shop - its my kinda therapy - well I have shopped for England this week and bought lots of new out fits especially for this holiday. I sooooo need this holiday I cant tell you.

You'll be able to recognise me at the port - I'll be the one who is probably crying as I know for a fact as soon as I see the ship I'll be blubbering - and if thats bad i really let go when I hear the horn - Dave tries to ignore me as I blubber away

Glad to hear that MIL is doing better.
Retail therapy is the best!
You're not the only one to cry. When we went on our first (and only) cruise on the Magic, I started crying as soon as I saw the ship when we drove into Cape Canaveral. She was beautiful!

No cruise docs yet, but I can get a really great rate on a house refinance!

I'm with you on both accounts. I am sick and tired of getting so many offers to refinance or for new credit cards.

 

[mrebuck]

Anyone else staying @ VB pre-cruise that would want to meet up??

Count us in. We arrive at VB on 8/11.

 

[kritter]

Count us in. We arrive at VB on 8/11.

AWESOME, want to meet up at the pool on 8/13?? We arrive on the 12th!!

 

[uncw89]

Helen, Hope your MIL gets better soon.

Has anyone done/ordered logo t's or CC t's? I was trying to decide what color to get for the logo t's. When I was playing around on Zazzle I didn't really see to many color choices. I was thinking maybe red or yellow. Laura's looked good on the navy.....What color is everyone else doing?