August 8, 2010 double dip!

[bkoehl]

All checked and waiting to board!!

 

[Silverfox97]

OK everyone, we just got off the ship this AM and we have mixed emotions - happy because we had a great time, but also sad that we had to leave the ship. Our DD was crying as we left the gangway As you can see from my new ticker, we did re-book on board for next year. Hopefully, in the fall or next winter we can book a quick 4 day in between.....we'll see!

Anyways, I just wanted to THANK everyone for the FE gifts. It was so fun! What a blast! Our DD LOVED checking it and also loved passing out the gifts. We got some great stuff!

By the way, who gave out the "Wonder" cookies??? Dear god, those were orgasmic!

 

[bkoehl]

We had a great time! Our kids didn't want to leave either, they want a longer cruise next time- they only get a 4 night though LOL! They loved doing the FE, kept fighting over who got to deliver the gifts! BTW, I did the Wonder cookies (forgot to put our names on everything.) A friend of mine has her own bakery and makes them. Aren't they awesome! And they taste great too

 

[Silverfox97]

We had a great time! Our kids didn't want to leave either, they want a longer cruise next time- they only get a 4 night though LOL! They loved doing the FE, kept fighting over who got to deliver the gifts! BTW, I did the Wonder cookies (forgot to put our names on everything.) A friend of mine has her own bakery and makes them. Aren't they awesome! And they taste great too

I figured they might have come from you since you are from Cincy & I saw the label on the cookie was from West Chester. I consider myself a "foodie," especially with desserts/baked goods. I am a from scratch cook/baker (although, I am not into decorating...), as I learned from my Mom. I can tell you those are single-handedly the best cookies I have ever tasted! They put Cheryl & Co. to shame (lol)! Seriously, I went to her website and I am going to e-mail her to let her know how appreciated they were. Delicious!!! Wonder if she ships!! What a GREAT idea...........

I know what you mean about the cruise.....had I been smart, when they released FL resident rates, instead of taking the refund, I should've booked a 5-night Key West and done B2B cruises!! We booked a 7 night, but it's 14 months away! I'd love to book a 4-nighter in between this past one and the next one, but we'll see. Perhaps they will release FL resident rates again! Anything to get us to the Gold level of the Castaway Club!

 

[Hook & Mickey Mom]

FE Exchange folks - THANK YOU ALL for the fabulous gifts and goodies! We had so much fun delivering the goodies and finding such fun stuff in our FE each day!

I am sorry we didn't get to meet more of our "group"! You probably wouldn't remember me... but my sons both wore brown cowboy boots most if the trip, and my 5 yo dressed as Capt. Hook for the Pirate Party... If you saw them - you'd likely remember them!

We have not re-boked yet since our work schedule is nutty... but we will be doing a disney cruise again... next time we'll bring grandmother since she really missed out on this great trip!!

Thanks again!!! We truly appreciate everyones generosity and thoughtfulness!!!

 

[NC DCL fans]

Wow - What a great cruise! It was so nice to meet you guys! I hope all of you had a nice and safe trip home! We did I95 home in 10.5 hours today. Not too bad. Wish we were as close to the port as some of you are...

We hope to see you on future cruises! (Anyone on the 6/7/11 5N Dream double dip? Our back up is the 8/2/11 5N double dip in case work and school schedules collide - anyone on that one?)

Have a great end of summer! Thanks for all the great FE gifts!
nancy

 

[ICEMANPAD]

Well we drove about 50miles and are currently ay BLT at WDW for the weekend...that said it was a good cruise and it was a pleasure meeting those of you whom we actually met...

In addition to the cruises listed in our signature, we also booked the Dream for Turkey week 2011...

Chuck

and those cookies of the ship were very good...

 

[ICEMANPAD]

And if you folks choose the august date rather than june, we will miss you by two weeks...

Chuck

 

[marukochan]

Thank you everyone for the wonderful FE gifts! Our kids had sooo much fun

We also booked onboard -- 7/10/11 double dip. Anyone on booked for that one? Hope to see everyone on a future cruise

 

[Silverfox97]

BTW - I am going to take a stab at a trip report...........I'll post the link when I begin...........

Wish me luck!

 

[marukochan]

BTW - I am going to take a stab at a trip report...........I'll post the link when I begin...........

Wish me luck!

Cool!

 

[Silverfox97]

Well we drove about 50miles and are currently ay BLT at WDW for the weekend...that said it was a good cruise and it was a pleasure meeting those of you whom we actually met...

In addition to the cruises listed in our signature, we also booked the Dream for Turkey week 2011...

Chuck

and those cookies of the ship were very good...

Chuck,

Do they serve "Thanksgiving" fare on your Turkey Day cruises? Just curious...

 

[ICEMANPAD]

Well on the Magic on Turkey Week cruises, Thursday night is always lobster night...but on Thanksgiving, they serve both lobster and more traditional fare...and many people order both..

Chuck

 

[aa053103]

Hi everyone! We got back yesterday. We stayed a night in Orlando and had some friends visit us. Unfortunately, I wish we could say that we enjoyed but if you remember my last post my husband's neck got messed up and my son was sick. Well, my daughter and I ended getting super sick. I actually had to take my daughter to the doctor on the ship b/c she ended up getting an allergic reaction to strep throat. It was so scary. But we made the best of it and we enjoyed what we could. I wish I could say we booked but I think we are going to hold off for another 2 years (when the kids are little older). We loved the whole experience. Thank you all for the wonderful gifts. Some of you were more the generous with your gifts and were all too kind. I loved the fact that I got a workout from walking around the whole ship delivering our goodies. Thanks again!!!

Ana

 

[bkoehl]

Hi everyone! We got back yesterday. We stayed a night in Orlando and had some friends visit us. Unfortunately, I wish we could say that we enjoyed but if you remember my last post my husband's neck got messed up and my son was sick. Well, my daughter and I ended getting super sick. I actually had to take my daughter to the doctor on the ship b/c she ended up getting an allergic reaction to strep throat. It was so scary. But we made the best of it and we enjoyed what we could. I wish I could say we booked but I think we are going to hold off for another 2 years (when the kids are little older). We loved the whole experience. Thank you all for the wonderful gifts. Some of you were more the generous with your gifts and were all too kind. I loved the fact that I got a workout from walking around the whole ship delivering our goodies. Thanks again!!!

Ana

That stinks! Hope everyone is better soon!

 

[Silverfox97]

Hi everyone..........Well, 13+ months was way to long to wait 'till our next DCL cruise.......so, we booked another DD this AM! This time, in Jan on the Magic! So, if anyone books, see you there!

How are we going to adapt when DD starts school and we have to follow a school schedule????? God forbid we ever have a sibling for her!

 

[ICEMANPAD]

Why wait until January? We are going over Thanksgiving, albeit on the Wonder this time...

Chuck

 

[gonzalez8530]

It was a pleasure for us as well (QBNQT is my DW). This was our first cruise and I must be honest that we did not know what to expect. Well we were "wow'd" and before we left the ship, we too also booked for a future cruise. Right now we booked a dummy cruise until the summer 2012 schedule is released and we reschedule. We really would love to do a 7 day if available. My only complaint was that the time went by too fast. I wish we had another day at sea prior to arrival as we found ourselves up late the last night trying to take it all in while up early the next morning packing and heading to breakfast.
We also bumped into our neighbors on the ship (Koehl Family) after the cruise at the Wave Restaurant in the Contemporory. That was fun. Well, I just wanted to thank everyone for an incredible experience. As we set our schedule, we will post our future dates. Hopefully we can have the chance to meet again.
-Tony

 

[Silverfox97]

Tony,

Glad you and your family had a great time! We totally agree about the last day - I know DCL wants you to spend that last day at CC, but once you are done with CC, it's time to get ready for dinner (or a show if you are late dining), after that, it's time to take in the last evening of the ship, then go off to a show (or dinner for later diners), then, it's time to get your luggage packed & ready! For us, we had to get DD (3 1/2) to sleep, then pack!

Well.....we fixed that problem Next cruise in Jan is a 5 day DD on the Magic, and the day at sea is after the CC day

We booked 2 for 2011, and when we board in Jan, we will be booking a 7 night eastern for 2012 (hopefully on the Fantasy!!), as we'll then become a slave to school schedules.......Maybe we'll see you again!

And to everyone, we are still on our DCL "high" - it was a great time. We're going to run up and spend the day at WDW Friday to get our Disney fix

 

[gonzalez8530]

The Eastern Carribean will be our cruise of choice. Unfortunately, we are planning on the summer of 2012. It seems that during the prime summer months (June, July, Aug) that DCL mainly cruises the 3, 4, and 5 night cruises. I'm hoping that the Eastern Carribean will be in the summer with the new ship at least that 2012 summer. Well, aside from life and getting the kids schedules set with school, etc., we will actually begin to focus on our next vacation next year to a Beaches Resort. My guess is that our next Disney visit will be to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. I may also begin looking at the Mexican Riviera as the price in the pacific is typically less and the travel time for us in Salt Lake City is much less.