August 16, 2011, Disney Dream - Part 3

[Shelebeen]

Candy and Randy, sorry to hear your news...

 

[MrsJobba1]

Hello Everyone! I was up early this morning as we had to drive up north with a van full of girls on the HS dance team. There was a caravan of us driving up together to bring the girls to dance camp. The girls will be dancing from 7AM to 7PM each day. On Thursday they will have a "performance" at 1:00 PM and then we will bring them back home. Since the camp is near our cabin, I brought DS with me and we are staying at the lake until it is time to bring the girls home. We will be playing games, putting together puzzles, playing in the lake and just relaxing.

Hey Laura - I brought my camera this time so I will take some photos of Ben and I and send them to you!

DH had to stay home as he has a reading training this week. He will also be being sure all the packages that are to be delivered this week actually get in the house. We have a bunch of trading pins I bought off eBay (for while we are at Disney), an order of clothes from American Eagle for DD and me and one last box from eBags.

To catch up on some posts - I always bring something light with to put on for all the spots on board that have the air conditioning too high. I am going to look into the link that was posted about excursions but think we will still end up staying on the Dream for the most part.

Chuck - Good to see you checking in! Even though you guys haven't been on a whole lot, it is always nice to have you post from time to time. We will be looking for the tall guys!

Harry - Can't really watch videos on the Internet reception at the lake but am happy to see that the swimming went well!

Alright - it is time to get ready to go sit in the lake since it is HOT and HUMID up here today! We will check in later!

Jen

Enjoy your time at the lake - the peace sounds heavenly.
Its cold and wet here in the UK

 

[Shelebeen]

Hi ,

Im going to make some signs for our door and I have lost all my DCL images - just wondered if anyone had any images they would share?

If you PM me I'll let you know my email address

Thanks
Helen xx

Hi Helen, I have quite a few saved on my computer, let me know what you are looking for and I can send them to you.

Carole

 

[MrsJobba1]

Hi Helen, I have quite a few saved on my computer, let me know what you are looking for and I can send them to you.

Carole

I sent you a PM.

Thank you xx

 

[elgerber]

Hello all.
I just want to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers. My FIL passed away on Friday evening. The family is going to be trickeling in starting tomorrow, and we are going to have the funeral on Sat. It has been an emotional rollercoaster. But he is definitely in a better place now. Thank you all so much!

Candy I'm so sorry to hear that. But as you said, I'm sure he is finally at peace.

 

[elgerber]

UGH, the swim shirts from Lands End are HUGE according to dd. I need to order a smaller one, does anyone know of a free shipping offer??

 

[kritter]

Candy, soo sorry for you loss. We are thinking about you guys.

 

[TiggerAllie]

Hello all.
I just want to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers. My FIL passed away on Friday evening. The family is going to be trickeling in starting tomorrow, and we are going to have the funeral on Sat. It has been an emotional rollercoaster. But he is definitely in a better place now. Thank you all so much!

So sorry for your loss Candy-- at least his suffering has ended. I wish you and your family peace as well!

 

[TiggerAllie]

What times are best avoid do you think? When is 'rush hour ' ?

I'm not sure Helen-- because we are usually late sleepers, we tend to wait until after 10 and meet them for lunch. Obviously you will want to be at Universal early. I definitely remember watching the local news and seeing painful-looking traffic around 7:30-8 AM.
Anyone driven the Orlando traffic more recently?

I don't know if you can avoid the traffic, but make sure to account for the extra time in your travel plans. (The taxi/car service may also be able to give you an estimate--tell them what time you want to arrive and ask them what time you should be picked up to arrive by then.)

 

[RanCan]

Candy and Randy, sorry to hear your news...

Thank you.

 

[DisneyFanForLife89]

Our cruise is less than a month away, and there's still so much left to do! Now that the cruise is getting that much closer, what is everyone excited for? I'm looking forward to some fun and sun, and getting to experience all the wonderful entertainment on the Dream. And the food too. Love me some cruise food!

 

[allardk46]

Hello all.
I just want to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers. My FIL passed away on Friday evening. The family is going to be trickeling in starting tomorrow, and we are going to have the funeral on Sat. It has been an emotional rollercoaster. But he is definitely in a better place now. Thank you all so much!

Sorry for your loss.

Janeanne

 

[MrsJobba1]

Our cruise is less than a month away, and there's still so much left to do! Now that the cruise is getting that much closer, what is everyone excited for? I'm looking forward to some fun and sun, and getting to experience all the wonderful entertainment on the Dream. And the food too. Love me some cruise food!

OK I'm starting to get very excited too! I am dreaming about the moment when to go over the bridge and you see the Dream for the first time at the port I cant imagine its size compared to the MAgic and the Wonder.

I know for a fact I will get hopelessly lost walking round it

The food is also a huge part of it for me too esp Remy - I'm sooooo looking forward to this meal

 

[RanCan]

Our cruise is less than a month away, and there's still so much left to do! Now that the cruise is getting that much closer, what is everyone excited for? I'm looking forward to some fun and sun, and getting to experience all the wonderful entertainment on the Dream. And the food too. Love me some cruise food!

Seeing old friends, new friends, food, entertainment and laughter.

 

[tinkerbelltwins]

Seeing old friends, new friends, food, entertainment and laughter.

Well said.

 

[jenanderson]

Our cruise is less than a month away, and there's still so much left to do! Now that the cruise is getting that much closer, what is everyone excited for? I'm looking forward to some fun and sun, and getting to experience all the wonderful entertainment on the Dream. And the food too. Love me some cruise food!

Seeing old friends, new friends, food, entertainment and laughter.

So true Randy! I can't wait to see all my old friends and then meet all of the new people here that I feel like I have been getting to know so well.

I think I am looking forward to everything EXCEPT the whole boarding process!

 

[jenanderson]

Here are some more fun questions for us to chat about in addition to what we are most looking forward to...

EXCURSIONS!

At this point, I don't think we are doing any excursions but I am always interested in investigating ideas.

1. What sort of excursions have people done in Nassau before that they have enjoyed?

2. I was looking at the Island Marketing site that was posted and know that some of you are looking at beach options. Has anyone every done a snorkeling and sailing excursion? On our last cruise we were suppose to go to Tortola and had a wonderful day-sail excursion on a catamaran reserved...never got to do it because of our itinerary change. Guess I still wonder about finding something like this in Nassau but wonder if it would be as beautiful or if it would be worth it. I would LOVE to hear if anyone has done a day sail excursion in Nassau (not a short little Disney one though).

3. DS is really interested in parasailing at Castaway Cay. I think it is really expensive for such a short little experience. Has anyone done this and think it is totally worth it?

Of course I am still holding out that by chance I will get a cabana....

Feel free to share about what you think the best excursion was that you ever did!

 

[tinkerbelltwins]

Here are some more fun questions for us to chat about in addition to what we are most looking forward to...

EXCURSIONS!

At this point, I don't think we are doing any excursions but I am always interested in investigating ideas.

1. What sort of excursions have people done in Nassau before that they have enjoyed?

2. I was looking at the Island Marketing site that was posted and know that some of you are looking at beach options. Has anyone every done a snorkeling and sailing excursion? On our last cruise we were suppose to go to Tortola and had a wonderful day-sail excursion on a catamaran reserved...never got to do it because of our itinerary change. Guess I still wonder about finding something like this in Nassau but wonder if it would be as beautiful or if it would be worth it. I would LOVE to hear if anyone has done a day sail excursion in Nassau (not a short little Disney one though).

3. DS is really interested in parasailing at Castaway Cay. I think it is really expensive for such a short little experience. Has anyone done this and think it is totally worth it?

Of course I am still holding out that by chance I will get a cabana....

Feel free to share about what you think the best excursion was that you ever did!

I went parasailing on a vacation in Acapulco as a teenager and the experience of being up in the sky flying like a bird is still one of my favorite travel memories.

Can't help you with the other queries.

And it is my fervent hope that pixie dust falls in your lap and a family cabana opens up. We don't have one either, but thoroughly enjoyed the Serenity Bay one we had two months ago when the twins weren't with us.

Thanks for all of your hard work on the website.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Beth

 

[hmansure]

That is Awesome that he was able to finish 3rd. The girls got Keira's email. I will have them respond soon. We need to plan a day in the city as well. We have a gift card to eat in the city too!!

It's Tim's birthday on Saturday and he requested a day in the city... he generally never asks for anything either! Forecasted temps for Saturday are around 100 degrees, too.

 

[hmansure]

I think I found it::

http://bahamascruiseexcursions.com/NassauHiltonResortPass.htm

yes - that's the one!