August 24th 2012 Cruise to the Bahamas!!!!

[mizzkellzee]

No I haven't, what is it called

DISNEY DREAM CRUISE AUGUST 24, 2012!!!!

So excited you're coming on this cruise ! Happy I found yet another 20 year old haha!

 

[templed]

Just hit single digits until we leave for BLT (beginning of our vacation).

Lots to do... Pack... Kenny Chesney Concert (WHOOP!)... organize...

Happy Friday! 2 weeks till the cruise!

 

[mizzkellzee]

Has anyone ever had an issue travelling at the time we're going? I'm hoping for no thunderstorms and for clear sunny days!!

 

[templed]

At sea... it's a crap-shoot. I'm hoping for clear weather, but I wouldn't be surprised by some localized systems.

I've sailed at all different times of the year... worst by far was early March. We were assailed by HIGH winds the entire trip... at one point the TV's read that we were in 26' seas...

 

[mcd2745]

Has anyone ever had an issue travelling at the time we're going? I'm hoping for no thunderstorms and for clear sunny days!!

At this time of year, we need to be concerned with tropical systems since it is about the peak of hurricane season. Last year we flew down to WDW right as Hurricane Irene was coming up the coast and headed for NYC the next day.


My hope is since that was exactly a year before to the day of our cruise, that it is unlikely to have another one right around that date.

 

[dizneeat]

Has anyone ever had an issue travelling at the time we're going? I'm hoping for no thunderstorms and for clear sunny days!!

Don't worry, Kelsey, we have sailed through two hurricanes with DCL. They will alternate routes if it becomes too choppy, or switch around days - the worst that can happen is NO Castaway Cay.
Last year we sailed through Hurricane Irene and had the dining room mostly to ourselves . Many other cruisers had lost their lunch on the way to dinner. We already had our sea legs and were not affected at all.

Just don't worry, they REALLY know what they are doing!

 

[krazy4crusing]

At sea... it's a crap-shoot. I'm hoping for clear weather, but I wouldn't be surprised by some localized systems.

I've sailed at all different times of the year... worst by far was early March. We were assailed by HIGH winds the entire trip... at one point the TV's read that we were in 26' seas...

We had the same experience sailing in March on the Mexican Riviera. The waves were huge and the weather was FREEZING when we left Cabo to head north to LA!! We were late getting back to port because of the head winds and waves. DH turned green from the motion and went to bed. I too went to bed but slept like a rock. Our stateroom creaked and groaned all night long... that was a bit unsettling. Very titanic-esque and we were on deck 2 along way from the lifeboats. LOL Oh well, you are on vacation who cares!

The great thing about Disney is that there are always a million things to do inside if it's raining. From animation classes to movies to the spa, there are always a plethora of things to keep you busy.

 

[mizzkellzee]

Don't worry, Kelsey, we have sailed through two hurricanes with DCL. They will alternate routes if it becomes too choppy, or switch around days - the worst that can happen is NO Castaway Cay.
Last year we sailed through Hurricane Irene and had the dining room mostly to ourselves . Many other cruisers had lost their lunch on the way to dinner. We already had our sea legs and were not affected at all.

Just don't worry, they REALLY know what they are doing!

Okay awesome haha I just REALLY hope to tan on this cruise haha!

 

[dismiss]

There is always a chance of stormy weather this time of year near the Bahamas. Last Time we cruised, I think it was 2008. there was a hurricane
that hit Florida and Port Canaveral was closed!!. So the ship had to dock at Ft Lauderdale and Disney put everyone on a bus and drove up the coast.

But these are all pretty extreme. and the CAptains are experts at steering around storms when possible. As said previously if the winds and seas are too high, they may miss stopping at Castaway.But believe me they always try to make all ports, if they feel it is safe.

But be positive .We are going to have a great Cruise

 

[lilypad91]

Hey I can't find the group. You can add me on Facebook

 

[lilypad91]

^^^ meant for mizzkellzee

 

[mizzkellzee]

Hey I can't find the group. You can add me on Facebook or visa versa. I'm Yvette Santana from Florida

Added I'll send you the link to the group!!

 

[minnie mad mum]

Don't worry, Kelsey, we have sailed through two hurricanes with DCL. They will alternate routes if it becomes too choppy, or switch around days - the worst that can happen is NO Castaway Cay.
Last year we sailed through Hurricane Irene and had the dining room mostly to ourselves . Many other cruisers had lost their lunch on the way to dinner. We already had our sea legs and were not affected at all.

Just don't worry, they REALLY know what they are doing!

hey dizneeat, just wanted to say happy vacation, how exciting that you are off tomorrow, can't wait to meet you onboard the ship. have you put your cat in the pet hotel yet?
have fun xx

 

[Plumeria73]

I have been missing from the conversation almost from the start, sorry! We went to D.C. for my hubby's new job and found out he won't be able to go on the cruise with us. Sad as that is, my sister has volunteered to take his place. Didn't have to ask her twice! It is her first Disney cruise, my second. My parents are also going with us and the best surprise--my in-laws (Tikihula on Disboards) are going as well! They surprised me last week by spilling the secret! They won't be joining us at Disneyworld beforehand, but we are happy to have them onboard.

I am hoping to meet a few of you at the 3pm gathering. I have 3 boys ages 12, 10, and 7, so hopefully they will be making friends with your kids!

Friendly warning: my MIL and I are a ferocious team at the Mickey Mania Trivia game!! Whoo-hoo!

April from Washington state (moving to Africa after the cruise)

 

[Tikihula]

I have been missing from the conversation almost from the start, sorry! We went to D.C. for my hubby's new job and found out he won't be able to go on the cruise with us. Sad as that is, my sister has volunteered to take his place. Didn't have to ask her twice! It is her first Disney cruise, my second. My parents are also going with us and the best surprise--my in-laws (Tikihula on Disboards) are going as well! They surprised me last week by spilling the secret! They won't be joining us at Disneyworld beforehand, but we are happy to have them onboard.

I am hoping to meet a few of you at the 3pm gathering. I have 3 boys ages 12, 10, and 7, so hopefully they will be making friends with your kids!

Friendly warning: my MIL and I are a ferocious team at the Mickey Mania Trivia game!! Whoo-hoo!

April from Washington state (moving to Africa after the cruise)

April, the DIS folks know all about the secret we tried to keep from you. I don't think your boys will have any trouble making friends. Note to DISers - do not challenge the 11-year-old to a game of chess - you will lose.
Anyway, we are very excited to be joining April and her family on our 6th Disney cruise, and can't wait for the Mickey Mania games. Last time we won the gold medal!

 

[STLUCIELADY]

Michelle, I got your PM and 5pm at Ghirardelli's would work perfectly fine for us!

So, plans ......
Day 1, enjoy sailaway and meeting everyone
Day 2, CC, enjoy ocean and cabana on CC
Day 3, Nassau, most likely we will visit Tortuga - you MUST sample the rum cake - yum yum!!, Bacardi and do a little window shopping, if it is not too hot we might walk up to the Queen's staircase, Palo dinner
Day 4, at sea, breakfast, Captain's reception (or whatever this is called), Palo Brunch, Stateroom Crawl, Remy dinner - if we can fit it in, tastings would be fun (we have done champagne, wine and martini, so far, but we would do them all again )!
Day 5, CC, enjoy ocean and cabana on CC
Day 6, wave goodbye to you all and turn around and get right back on the ship [/QUOTE


If anyone wants to do Champagne Girls in our room. We have done it on past cruises with disers. It is tiara and boa dress and everyone bring a bottle of champagne or wine and we do our own tasting. It is a way to get together. I am sorry that I haven't been keeping up with the boards since they move so fast. We are in cabin 6612. Please PM if you would like to be apart of it. Also is anyone doing lanyards? I have seen it done on past dis cruise.

 

[STLUCIELADY]

Thanks for all the welcomes!

I would love to do a pre-meet but I also work at DCL and will be at work until 7pm. I will definability be at the meet on the ship

Where do you work? I would love to meet a fellow dcl diser Please pm with the deets

 

[krazy4crusing]

So, plans ...... (love the idea Karen)

Day 1, enjoy sailaway and meeting everyone Hand out FE gifts
Day 2, CC, Hang at Serenity Bay, Swim at Family beach
Day 3, Nassau, Sandals
Day 4, at sea, Palo Brunch, Rainforest room, Stateroom crawl
Day 5, CC, Day 6, wave goodbye to you all head to WDW


Anyone else???

 

[michelle9343]

Good Morning!!
WOW this thread got really quite over the weekend I guess everyone was busy packing LOL!!
I am almost finished with our FE gifts !!!
My sister ,Tracy, who is cruising with us got in from NY on Friday so its like our vacation has kinda started. We were at DTD on Saturday , I worked in the AM and we hung out in the evening. Sharkey and Boned from Jake and the Neverland Pirates were there doing CD signings at the WOD and concerts on the stage in front of the WOD. They were really nice guys!! You needed a wrist band to get a photo with them and the wait would be to long for Angelina so I just brought her close to where they were . Sharkey stopped what he was doing and came over to give her a pirate ARRRGGG. Totally cool surprise !!

 

[krazy4crusing]

Could today be the day?

For all of us who got a GT rate... today might be our day! Maybe our room assignments will happen today. Fingers crossed! :hyper: