December 22, 2013 - Disney Dream 4 Night Bahamian Cruise

[Mokat76]

Thx. I know you'll all have fun. Have a Mickey Bar in my honor, ok?

 

[KaylaM]

Thx. I know you'll all have fun. Have a Mickey Bar in my honor, ok?

So sorry you can't make it..

 

[Grooovertoo]

Okay, how about a few Dream Must Do's for this week, middle of the month, middle of the week... just a few tips for sailing on the Dream:

10. Get up early and just take in the ship in all its splendor, walk around and take pictures without all the people around.
11. Never get off the boat, NEVER! In Nassau anyway. (Well, you can especially if you have a cool excursion planed, but enjoy the ship, there is so much to do on board, it’s worth it and less crowded).
12. Sit outside at Cabanas in the back, if you cannot get a seat outside, at least get a seat near the window.
13. At Cabanas for breakfast, go to the CM near the waffle maker and ask who is taking orders for omelets, they will then take your order and tell you to come back in 5 minutes and they will custom make an omelet for you.

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(More to follow)

 

[KaylaM]

Okay, how about a few Dream Must Do's for this week, middle of the month, middle of the week... just a few tips for sailing on the Dream:

10. Get up early and just take in the ship in all its splendor, walk around and take pictures without all the people around.
11. Never get off the boat, NEVER! In Nassau anyway. (Well, you can especially if you have a cool excursion planed, but enjoy the ship, there is so much to do on board, it’s worth it and less crowded).
12. Sit outside at Cabanas in the back, if you cannot get a seat outside, at least get a seat near the window.
13. At Cabanas for breakfast, go to the CM near the waffle maker and ask who is taking orders for omelets, they will then take your order and tell you to come back in 5 minutes and they will custom make an omelet for you.

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(More to follow)

Love these ideas... I am going to have to search for #1-7 since I came in on #8. Don't want to miss any..

 

[Grooovertoo]

Love these ideas... I am going to have to search for #1-7 since I came in on #8. Don't want to miss any..

Here you go...

1. Ride the Aqua Duck
2. Ride the Aqua Duck at night
3. Order room service as much as possible. Order the wings, cookies, and especially mickey bars. The cheese plate isn’t bad either, but bring extra crackers.
4. Bring your own insulated drink cup with a straw. Fill it up often at the drink station on deck 11.
5. If you need coffee the first thing in the morning, order it at night before you go to bed, they will bring it in a carafe and it will still be warm when you get up. Or just order it for first breakfast each morning in your room.
6. Bring extra one dollar bills to tip the room service attendants.
7. Bring a 3 plug or more extension cord. (The rooms only have 2 outlets)
8. Bring a plain pillowcase from home in a gallon zippy bag and give that and some fabric markers to guest services when you board. They will have the characters sign it and return it to your room on the last night. Be sure to leave some “thank you” candies in the bag too.
9. Visit the Vista Café (deck 5, Atrium) and sample the free pastries as often as possible.
10. Get up early and just take in the ship in all its splendor, walk around and take pictures without all the people around.
11. Never get off the boat, NEVER! In Nassau anyway. (Well, you can especially if you have a cool excursion planed, but enjoy the ship, there is so much to do on board, it’s worth it and less crowded).
12. Sit outside at Cabanas in the back, if you cannot get a seat outside, at least get a seat near the window.
13. At Cabanas for breakfast, go to the CM near the waffle maker and ask who is taking orders for omelets, they will then take your order and tell you to come back in 5 minutes and they will custom make an omelet for you.

 

[KaylaM]

Here you go...

1. Ride the Aqua Duck
2. Ride the Aqua Duck at night
3. Order room service as much as possible. Order the wings, cookies, and especially mickey bars. The cheese plate isn’t bad either, but bring extra crackers.
4. Bring your own insulated drink cup with a straw. Fill it up often at the drink station on deck 11.
5. If you need coffee the first thing in the morning, order it at night before you go to bed, they will bring it in a carafe and it will still be warm when you get up. Or just order it for first breakfast each morning in your room.
6. Bring extra one dollar bills to tip the room service attendants.
7. Bring a 3 plug or more extension cord. (The rooms only have 2 outlets)
8. Bring a plain pillowcase from home in a gallon zippy bag and give that and some fabric markers to guest services when you board. They will have the characters sign it and return it to your room on the last night. Be sure to leave some “thank you” candies in the bag too.
9. Visit the Vista Café (deck 5, Atrium) and sample the free pastries as often as possible.
10. Get up early and just take in the ship in all its splendor, walk around and take pictures without all the people around.
11. Never get off the boat, NEVER! In Nassau anyway. (Well, you can especially if you have a cool excursion planed, but enjoy the ship, there is so much to do on board, it’s worth it and less crowded).
12. Sit outside at Cabanas in the back, if you cannot get a seat outside, at least get a seat near the window.
13. At Cabanas for breakfast, go to the CM near the waffle maker and ask who is taking orders for omelets, they will then take your order and tell you to come back in 5 minutes and they will custom make an omelet for you.

Wow! Thank you so much for doing that... May I ask what the Aqua Duck is?

 

[Grooovertoo]

Love these ideas... I am going to have to search for #1-7 since I came in on #8. Don't want to miss any..

Wow! Thank you so much for doing that... May I ask what the Aqua Duck is?

Why yes!! I took this from WDWInfo.com


AquaDuck The AquaDuck is the first ever water coaster at sea and is found on the Disney Dream and Fantasy ships. 250 yards of transparent tubing sends you twisting and turning over the top decks and out over the sea. This coaster is 765 feet long and features a 4 deck drop. Riders must be 42" tall to ride with someone else, 54" to ride alone. If a rider is under 7 years old, they must ride with someone 14 years of age or older.

Here is a first person POV of the ride: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_In8QzyeLFo&feature=player_embedded

 

[Grooovertoo]

41 Fridays to go!​

 

[MamaPoppins]

Hey everyone...I hope all is well with everyone and is picking up in spirits. Sending best wishes to all. I have been MIA from the boards but thats nothing new for me! I get super excite the closer I get bc if I watch to much I start planning to much, lol and then I drive DSis crazy. I am excited though bc we had to move our water park trip up so Disney Water parks here we come! Well Ill check back in a couple lol!

 

[rickansrud]

We are staying at AKL after too! It'll be our first time there and by the pictures and the reviews I've read, I am very excited!

You will love it! I've never seen it decorated, but Disney does everything right so I can't wait! Should be fun!

 

[Grooovertoo]

2 for this week:

14. The first day you are introduced to your room steward, ask for ice. The good ones will keep the ice bucket full for you the entire stay.
15. Take a matte for a frame to guest services and they will have it signed by the characters as well.
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[Grooovertoo]

40 Fridays to go!​

 

[Grooovertoo]

Three for this week, the first one is a gimmy if you are reading this here, duh

16. Join the cruise meets thread for your cruise on Disboards.
17. Participate in the Fish Exchange/Extender. Who’ll be glad you did.http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-cruise-line/meets.htm
18. Get/make magnets for your cabin door. It reflects who you are and it helps in finding your cabin door too.

 

[Grooovertoo]

39 Fridays to go!​

 

[rickansrud]

Happy Easter to all!!!

 

[Grooovertoo]

Just one for this week. You will see there is a ton of discussion regarding this on the boards, but this calculator will give you an idea of what to expect to be deducted once on the ship.

19. Tip well….http://disneycruiselineblog.com/tip-calculator/

 

[Grooovertoo]

38 Fridays to go!​

 

[hardingk]

I booked our airfare today! Next step, final payment!

 

[Grooovertoo]

I booked our airfare today! Next step, final payment!

Way to go I hope it was a good deal.

 

[acomasdiaz]

We plan on staying at BLT before the cruise and right now are booked at SSR after.