Disney Dream August 7, 2011

[simbasmom2]

What is Remy's and how do you get a ressie?

I have a daughter getting married in the fall and I'm on WW....lost 10.5 so far.....

Remy's is the new fancy restaurant on the ship. I believe french cuisine. Named after the rat from the movie Ratatouille...Ok I know I spelled that way wrong. It is 75pp! WOW. Beautiful pics online. Our anniversary is in August, so I am thinking this would be our anniversary meal/date. This is how i will justify paying that...when we can eat for "free". My sister and I on our last cruise would joke and say "free or 6,000 dollars".

 

[Mackie Mouse]

Belle - I wish I could transfer my PIN over to you!

I am hoping that Remy works out for us - last cruise we didn't get into Palo for brunch and were easily able to make a reservations on board the ship. (That brunch was epic, by the way... would love to do it again!) So hopefully if we can't get something booked ahead of time it will be available once we're on board.

 

[simbasmom2]

I just found out last night that my work has a code I can use with *********************.com to get discounts on rooms!!YIPEE Also, if all goes well it looks like I could get another 5% of the total of the cruise off in the form of onboard credits I tried to call them yesterday, but being Saturday nobody called me back. PLEASE cross your fingers for me, this could be another 250 in onboard credit!!! I just need to make sure I can still pay with gift cards, I get fuel perks and this saves us a lot of money we would be spending in gas. I was so happy last night, I hope all of this plays out! I would then have 350 in crdeit!! That would pay for my tips and some drinks!!!

 

[susiemmfan]

We saw Rango today. Cute movie. Saw a preview for Pirates 4. Can't wait. We will have to go see at the drive-in.

 

[simbasmom2]

When does Pirates come out? we may have to wait and watch it onboard.

 

[jlawall]

Remy's is the new fancy restaurant on the ship. I believe french cuisine. Named after the rat from the movie Ratatouille...Ok I know I spelled that way wrong. It is 75pp! WOW. Beautiful pics online. Our anniversary is in August, so I am thinking this would be our anniversary meal/date. This is how i will justify paying that...when we can eat for "free". My sister and I on our last cruise would joke and say "free or 6,000 dollars".

Thx, now I always book online as soon as my final payment is due....why do you think we won't be able to get a ressie for Remy? I usually get Palo this way.

 

[jlawall]

FYI, I was reading on the boards that check-in has been intense and we need to arrive earlier than usual to get on by ...noon.....

 

[simbasmom2]

Thx, now I always book online as soon as my final payment is due....why do you think we won't be able to get a ressie for Remy? I usually get Palo this way.

I read several place that unless you were gold status or higher the ressies were all taken.

 

[simbasmom2]

FYI, I was reading on the boards that check-in has been intense and we need to arrive earlier than usual to get on by ...noon.....

We have to fly in the morning of...probably landing around 9:45. I think we are going to get a transfer (not through Disney) we usually rent a car. We think maybe we can get there sooner if we don't have to mess around at the car rental place. I hope we can be out of the airport by 10:30 and maybe get to the port by 11:30. I will probably be getting there when a lot of people do...mad house. Oh well, I can't do much about it. When we did the MR we got to the port at 9:30! We were first through the line and we were the 3 station to board...that was awesome!!

Why did they say it was intense? I will try to find those posts.

 

[jlawall]

We have to fly in the morning of...probably landing around 9:45. I think we are going to get a transfer (not through Disney) we usually rent a car. We think maybe we can get there sooner if we don't have to mess around at the car rental place. I hope we can be out of the airport by 10:30 and maybe get to the port by 11:30. I will probably be getting there when a lot of people do...mad house. Oh well, I can't do much about it. When we did the MR we got to the port at 9:30! We were first through the line and we were the 3 station to board...that was awesome!!

Why did they say it was intense? I will try to find those posts.

Early on, it was quite crowded at check-in. Yesterday, I read some more promising reports....maybe they're still working out the kinks.

 

[jlawall]

I read several place that unless you were gold status or higher the ressies were all taken.

How many cruises does it take to get Gold status?

'99 L&W
'02 Eastern Caribbean
'03 Western Caribbean
'04 Western Caribbean
'05 West Coast
'07 Med
'09 Wonder 4day

I think this is our total so far.....

 

[Mackie Mouse]

5, I think, for Gold status. I am not holding out much hope for things to come through online for Remy/Palo brunch (which I think they will offer on our cruise, as we have a sea day) but, like our HM cruise, I think that showing up on the day of boarding will yield good results.

Last cruise we left for port at 9 or 9:30 AM from WDW and were on the boat by noon. Granted, we followed the VERY good advice of a DCL cast member who told us to not take the WDW ground transfer and instead leave extra bs travel time. We took DME back to the Orlando airport, checked in at the DCL desk there, and then boarded a ground transfer bus to the terminal. We waited on no lines there and were on the boat just around noon. Since we can't use Magical Express this time due to our Dolphin stay, that won't work this time, but hopefully the awesome friends we are cruising with will make the wait bearable. (We're very close...DH and I are both in their wedding next year! Oddly enough, since I was very close buddies with Rob all through college, I won't be there as a bridesmaid, but rather a "groomschick" )

 

[simbasmom2]

Yes, I think it takes 5 cruises. So ones 6th cruise one would be considered gold. Then I think it goes to Platinum. I hope we will be on the boat by noon...that is the goal. Hopefully not too crazy in the terminal.

 

[simbasmom2]

How many cruises does it take to get Gold status?

'99 L&W
'02 Eastern Caribbean
'03 Western Caribbean
'04 Western Caribbean
'05 West Coast
'07 Med
'09 Wonder 4day

I think this is our total so far.....

You should already be Gold!! YAY for you. You can book your excursions, spa treatments and dining reservations earlier than first time cruisers and silver cruisers. You must be paid in full before booking ressies.

You wil have to look online to see when you can book. I believe full payment is needed 90days before we sail, silver club members can book 75 days before
if paid in full. I want to say Gold can book 60 days before (i could easily be wrong)

 

[Mackie Mouse]

It's obvious to me that we all can't wait for May to get here so we can book things, no matter what status we are!

What spa treatment recommends does everyone have? Last cruise DH and I did the Castaway Cay couples' massage, which was beyond awesome, but DH isn't really in the mood for indulging in a spa treatment for himself this time. H actually expressed interest in the exotic rasul (*blush*), but I hear that the room isn't available on the Dream. Kristen (the gal pal, and my friend Rob's fiance) and I were thinking of booking something together, or just seeing what specials were available on sport days. What has everyone done before? Aaand, might it be worth it to surprise DH with a professional shave or something else small?

 

[simbasmom2]

I have never done any of the spa treatments. I would love to, but they are so expensive. We spend a fortune as is. We almost booked the exotic rasul last month on the Wonder! I also heard -no rasul on the Dream. I think the Rasul is a favorite for the men . If anything I may just get the rainforrest pass.

I will just book Remy's or Palos. Maybe bikes at CC. We are going to bring our own snorkel gear. We plan to stay on the ship in Nassau.

I transferred my reservation to ********************* and now I have more onboard credit!! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee I have enough credit to cover our tips for all of us and some martinis!! The cinnamon bash is the best!! They use to make it in the promenade lounge (on the menu). It was off the menu this last time, but the old staff still remembered how to make it!!

I put a ticker on my Droid, so I always know the days till take off!

How bout the prices for air?!?! Not happy...$1250 for the 4 of us!!

 

[teach22180]

I'm trying to decide what to do in Nassau, too. I may go over to see Atlantis, but I may just wander around a little bit and go back on the ship. In 2006, I took my teen over to hug dolphins at Blue Lagoon.

So, no excursions probably for me. I'm just so excited to hang out on Castaway Cay with no pressure to be anywhere at any specific time. Last trip we did feed the stingrays; you can tell it was a trip for my animal lover with stingrays and dolphins! We came back in 2007 and went to Sea World and Discovery Cove. This trip is for me, just to enjoy the sun and the water.

And, no Palo or Remy. I don't think it would be much fun by myself. We did Palo brunch our other cruise, and it was yummy and such a pretty view. I'm not worried about having enough to do; Disney has the best activities, and the ship will be fun to explore.

Edited to add: I forgot to mention that my 19 year old enjoyed the hot stone massage, but she did get talked into buying a lot of stuff from the spa! I don't do spas, so I didn't realize they would try to sell her on the stuff they use.

 

[susiemmfan]

No excursions for us either. We are looking forward to a relaxing cruise. We will probably stay on the ship in Nassau too. We were even talking tonight about skipping dinner one night and just ordering room service for something different.

As far as spa treatments, I have had a pedicure and massage which was wonderful. I have also done the couple massage on Castaway Cay with my boyfriend. It was GREAT! I think that I might just get the Rainforest Pass this time.

 

[jlawall]

Thx to all for the Gold info......I am catching up....we've sailed a few other lines due to itineraries, but our first love is always DCL!

I've started to book the spa treatments and they're worth it! The Rainforest is too! We also enjoy booking the "tastings" and always have fun there. Does anyone know the new club name? We always enjoyed the Rockin' Bar D events....what does this ship have?

 

[pennymike]

I'm trying to decide what to do in Nassau, too. I may go over to see Atlantis, but I may just wander around a little bit and go back on the ship. In 2006, I took my teen over to hug dolphins at Blue Lagoon.

So, no excursions probably for me. I'm just so excited to hang out on Castaway Cay with no pressure to be anywhere at any specific time. Last trip we did feed the stingrays; you can tell it was a trip for my animal lover with stingrays and dolphins! We came back in 2007 and went to Sea World and Discovery Cove. This trip is for me, just to enjoy the sun and the water.

And, no Palo or Remy. I don't think it would be much fun by myself. We did Palo brunch our other cruise, and it was yummy and such a pretty view. I'm not worried about having enough to do; Disney has the best activities, and the ship will be fun to explore.

Edited to add: I forgot to mention that my 19 year old enjoyed the hot stone massage, but she did get talked into buying a lot of stuff from the spa! I don't do spas, so I didn't realize they would try to sell her on the stuff they use.

FYI: We did learn that when you make spa ressies, you can request "no sales", and then they will not put you through the pitch of what you simply can't live without when you return home!

DH and I had an Exotic Rasul on the Magic as a comp for a schedule goof on the part of the Vista spa, and we were VERY glad we had NOT paid the $80ish for it. The room was in disrepair, and it was really kind of ... um....I guess creepy is the best term I can come up with for it. Don't get me wrong....we made the most of the experience and enjoyed our time together, but....eeewwww.

Hoping for a 5K on one of the Castaway visits! Did that for the first time this last Xmas on the Magic, and LOVED it!