Disney Dream - 7 April 2011 for 3 nights

[AbsyBabsy]

Hi Amanda. I am just catching up on the posts. I will send you a friend request as well. Robin you won't need to send Amanda a note.
Thanks!
Alison

Got you added!

 

[erin.w]

Were getting so excited!!

 

[btjhayes]

Were getting so excited!!

Erin...we're excited for you guys!!!! I met people on our cruise in September who had their wedding at Disney. They loved it and their pictures are fabulous!!!!

At what venue are you guys having your ceremony? They even had pictures taken in front of Cindy's Castle...which they told me they had to be ready in full wedding attire at 5am...but the photos were breathtaking!!!

We know you'll have a great wedding!!!!

Can't wait to meet the married couple!

TJ

 

[robin19871]

Cruise Documents and luggage tags in the mail today..Woo Hoo...Time has gone by quickly..Before you all know it we will be "Livin the Dream".

 

[LoriOrlando]

I currently have late dining scheduled but would like the early seating instead. As of right now, Disney states not available...in the past, has anyone known the early seating to open up?

 

[btjhayes]

I currently have late dining scheduled but would like the early seating instead. As of right now, Disney states not available...in the past, has anyone known the early seating to open up?

It did for us on our last cruise...but our TA had put in a request to bump us to 1st dining if and when it opened up. Did you have that request put in? If not, you can ask when you get on the ship but do it first thing!

 

[btjhayes]

Hey everyone...

TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY...to sign up for our Fish Extender gift exchange! We have 13 cabins signed up so far...not too bad!!!!! Should be loads of fun and won't break the bank too terribly bad!!!

I'll be emailing everyone who has signed up the final FE tonight! I think we have all of the cabin numbers but please make sure to use this latest one for the most correct information!!! And as always...let me know if you see any mistakes/changes that need to be made!!!

CAN'T WAIT!!!

Daughter's dance team goes to WDW for Nationals NEXT WEEK...then two weeks later we leave for this trip!

And a side note...oldest daughter just decided today that she will be a SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCK next year. Happy for her...sad for us! Ten hours away from her mama!

TJ

 

[robin19871]

Hey everyone...

TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY...to sign up for our Fish Extender gift exchange! We have 13 cabins signed up so far...not too bad!!!!! Should be loads of fun and won't break the bank too terribly bad!!!

I'll be emailing everyone who has signed up the final FE tonight! I think we have all of the cabin numbers but please make sure to use this latest one for the most correct information!!! And as always...let me know if you see any mistakes/changes that need to be made!!!

CAN'T WAIT!!!

Daughter's dance team goes to WDW for Nationals NEXT WEEK...then two weeks later we leave for this trip!

And a side note...oldest daughter just decided today that she will be a SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCK next year. Happy for her...sad for us! Ten hours away from her mama!

TJ

First of all.. "THANK YOU" for taking your time to set up the FE exchange.. Have we decided on a meeting place yet and if so where and what time? Also, do we have a logo?
Congrats on your daughter getting into a great college..My only child is 11 and I refuse to let him ever move away..Just Kidding..However it will be one of the saddest days in my life I am sure.. Thats why I am so glad that we take the oppurtunities like "The Dream" to create lifelong memories..

 

[LoriOrlando]

Hey everyone...

TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY...to sign up for our Fish Extender gift exchange! We have 13 cabins signed up so far...not too bad!!!!! Should be loads of fun and won't break the bank too terribly bad!!!

I'll be emailing everyone who has signed up the final FE tonight! I think we have all of the cabin numbers but please make sure to use this latest one for the most correct information!!! And as always...let me know if you see any mistakes/changes that need to be made!!!

CAN'T WAIT!!!

Daughter's dance team goes to WDW for Nationals NEXT WEEK...then two weeks later we leave for this trip!

And a side note...oldest daughter just decided today that she will be a SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCK next year. Happy for her...sad for us! Ten hours away from her mama!

TJ

Another thank you for your hard work...it should be a lot of fun. Congratulations as well on your daughter...big dreams ahead for her and tons of fun. I think one of the greatest gifts of being a mom and a father too is to be able to watch your children grow up and start to live that dream of I can be whatever I want when I grow up. Best wishes to her and hope she gets to experience all of her dreams.

 

[btjhayes]

First of all.. "THANK YOU" for taking your time to set up the FE exchange.. Have we decided on a meeting place yet and if so where and what time? Also, do we have a logo?
Congrats on your daughter getting into a great college..My only child is 11 and I refuse to let him ever move away..Just Kidding..However it will be one of the saddest days in my life I am sure.. Thats why I am so glad that we take the oppurtunities like "The Dream" to create lifelong memories..

Thanks so much, Robin!

First of all...I forgot to email the final FE list to everyone...so I'll get that done today!

MEET...where and when???? I think this is going to be much harder than it was on the Wonder/Magic...since there are two Sail Away parties. Anyone see what others are doing/have done and have a suggestion?????????? I want to meet you all...for at least a few minutes anyway!

Logo...I had asked Jordak to do one for us...but then he got in trouble or something. I'm working on one and can email it with the FE! It certainly won't be Jordak quality but it'll be fine to display showing we are part of the "Livin' The Dream" TEAM!

And definitely enjoy moments such as these trips....that's why Jillian isn't going with friends on SB. She decided one last trip with all four of us together is the best option!!!! I'm excited for her to be doing what we've been teaching her these last 18 years...spread your wings and fly...but the reality of our foursome not ever truly being the same again...just smacked me in the face yesterday!!!! Your 11 year old will be 18 before you know it! Time really flies...especially once they hit high school. On the upside...my husband and I are thrilled to go to some great SEC football games!

See you all in a few weeks! Holla!!!

TJ

 

[btjhayes]

Another thank you for your hard work...it should be a lot of fun. Congratulations as well on your daughter...big dreams ahead for her and tons of fun. I think one of the greatest gifts of being a mom and a father too is to be able to watch your children grow up and start to live that dream of I can be whatever I want when I grow up. Best wishes to her and hope she gets to experience all of her dreams.

You're great! Thanks, Lori!!!

 

[robin19871]

Great Job on the Logo TJ.... Very classy...

 

[ribbitt]

TJ,
My daughter is in college, her SB is a different week. This will be my first "vacation" without her. It is tough, but I think she is hating it more than me at the moment. Her little brother is 9 years younger, this will give us some one on one time. She had 9 years as the only child, so I think it will be good for him to have some moma time. My husband is activity duty Army, he is away and can't make the trip either. I am taking my mom, will also give us some together time. We are excited for the trip, but a little sad that the rest of the family can't be with us. We will have FUN non the less.....we are less than one month away !!

 

[btjhayes]

TJ,
My daughter is in college, her SB is a different week. This will be my first "vacation" without her. It is tough, but I think she is hating it more than me at the moment. Her little brother is 9 years younger, this will give us some one on one time. She had 9 years as the only child, so I think it will be good for him to have some moma time. My husband is activity duty Army, he is away and can't make the trip either. I am taking my mom, will also give us some together time. We are excited for the trip, but a little sad that the rest of the family can't be with us. We will have FUN non the less.....we are less than one month away !!

See...this is what I'm trying to figure out for next SB. Obviously Jillian's SB won't be the same week as my then high schooler...so do we go anyway...getting time with the youngest (Carrigan)...or wait til summer...or winter break???? But then there is internships to think about for Jillian...yada yada yada!

Just hard to plan...and strange to go on vacation without them! I'm sure you know exactly what I'm feeling!!!

Glad to know we're not in anything alone, right!?

TJ

 

[robin19871]

TJ,
My daughter is in college, her SB is a different week. This will be my first "vacation" without her. It is tough, but I think she is hating it more than me at the moment. Her little brother is 9 years younger, this will give us some one on one time. She had 9 years as the only child, so I think it will be good for him to have some moma time. My husband is activity duty Army, he is away and can't make the trip either. I am taking my mom, will also give us some together time. We are excited for the trip, but a little sad that the rest of the family can't be with us. We will have FUN non the less.....we are less than one month away !!

Hey Michelle, ( I got your name off the FE list) I just wanted to share that my husband is also in the military. (He is active duty Navy) I so know how it is not to have them around. (Mine is actually in Europe right now.) However, every Spring Break is our time together as a family and that is the reason I am most excited about this cruise. (Plus 5 days after in the parks.) He flies all over the world on a C 1-30 so I can feel your sadness about not having him there.(Zane and my son Rory will definetly have that in common.)(Also they are the same age.)

 

[gtali97]

TJ, the logo looks great! Thanks for all the hard work you have done with organizing our group for the FE. We are all so excited to be participating.
Are there really 2 sail away parties? How does that work? We are counting the days and looking forward to meeting everyone.

 

[btjhayes]

Great Job on the Logo TJ.... Very classy...

Thanks very much!

 

[btjhayes]

TJ, the logo looks great! Thanks for all the hard work you have done with organizing our group for the FE. We are all so excited to be participating.
Are there really 2 sail away parties? How does that work? We are counting the days and looking forward to meeting everyone.

Thanks...

and the Sail Away Parties are at like 2:45 and 4:30 or something along those lines. Then the muster drill is around 3:45...so I don't know when to do the meet!??????

 

[ribbitt]

.(Zane and my son Rory will definetly have that in common.)(Also they are the same age.)

They will have a great time, Zane loves to cruise, this is his 4th. He loves the "freedom" he has on the boat. When it comes to shore days, give him a hole of water and let him be. We will not see our Army man until July....can't wait.

TJ,
This has really been a growning up process for our college girl. She has to learn to spread her wings a bit. I don't like it, but it is a fact of life. She will be with us on our summer vacation. She is also going on a "college" SB trip to PC Beach, not happy about that, but more from a worried moma view. She is a responsible young lady and I'm sure she will be fine, but I still have to worry. She will be 21 this year, so I have to let her grow up at some point, lol.
Can't wait to get together with everyone. Now to figure out when and where to meet. I can tell you my little one will be poolside as soon as he gets on the boat. We will go straight to the pool to eat there, no dining room for him.

 

[jetskigrl]

Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to stop in and say Hello and Thank you so much for the Logo and Final FE list!! Wow, I can't believe we are so close now

I think at this point, I need to stop reading the boards, LOL. I am getting worried about check in lines before the first cruise and the B2B process taking a long time (after reading trip reports). I need to just sit back, relax and let whatever is going to happen, happen

I can't wait to meet everyone! Sorry, I have no idea about when or wear to do the group meet. We gave up on trying to meet the first day on our other cruise and decided to meet in the morning of the second day. It seems that with two sail away parties, delayed boarding, early shows/dinners that it is hard to find a time when everyone can meet