Disney Dream come True 8/28/2011

[disney67]

Hi and how is everyone doing these days just trying to catch up with all and seeing if everyone has Disney Dream on there mind like me . I'm working on a few odd craft projects for the trip . and some things for all and trying to find a speadsheet too organize everything neatly since i try to be organized but it once in a while never works lol. hope all is good and hope to talk to you guys soon .
Jeff

 

[debsters41]

Hello! I was just watching a video on Chip and CO about the cabanas and other new areas/ amenities on Castaway Cay! I really can't wait!

 

[ladyleslie]

How is every one? Did ever one make the back to school transition ok? It was kinda of tough for - but yes I made it - someone tell me why college text books are soooo expensive!!

So we did indeed book for a back to back (this cruise and then the next) we were gun ho, and then on the fence, and then not so sure and then no, and finally we got to what the heck !!!!

So again count me in on the FE - I love running around the ship. Someon said they started tinkering on there crafty stuff? - oh your just too good. Not that I'm gonna sit out and wait for the last min - it's just generally how it happens!!!!

I have heard from other cruisers if the FE gets really long (panama canal cruise had close to 100(?) you could break it up into two or three groups(of course how cool would that be if we got 100 people from this board on the same trip!!! - jus saying)

Has anyone gone GTY and got their room assignments yet? does that mean theres zero chance for a upgade? let me know!!!!

 

[debsters41]

Hi Ladyleslie! I think GTY status gives you a better chance of getting an upgrade. I have GTY status on this cruise, too, but I have a room assignment on the one after this one. I am hoping for a slight upgrade to be in the cat 10 inside room that I have on the next cruise just so I don't have to pack!

I also seriously doubt we will find 100 families for the FE, but I am game even if there are!

 

[Disneynutbsv]

Hi all!!! We will be on this cruise, and it will be a surprise trip for hubby so... Can't wait!! We are in a Cat 9A, gty room...
We probably won't participate in the FE, we did it the last time, but we are traveling w/o kids and I know that I would be doing it by myself...

Dreaming of Serenity Bay...

 

[APB513]

Hi all It's been a while since I've posted so I thought I would check in. I probably won't be able to post as much as I would like because of everything that I have going on right now.

Just to give you some idea of what my life is like:

I am a single mom to two sons - Tim (22) and Kyle (17).

I work full time for a local municipality. I just received a new assignment which means more work (with no more money ). So I will be doing my regular job plus a boat load (pardon the pun ) of other tasks.

I am a grad student at a local university. I am working on getting my Master's in Hotel and Restaurant Management. I have two classes this semester and they are kicking my hind parts.

I have been asked to plan not one but TWO weddings for next year. This is great since I am interested in becoming an event planner.

I am also coordinating my family's 2011 trip (which includes a pre cruise stay @ WDW and then sailing on the Disney Dream ) as well as trips for three (possibly) four other families who will be sailing with us as well.

The last two are great because I love planning so it's what I do when I want to relax. I know - I'm strange that way. :

So if you don't see me posting a lot it's not because I am not totally stoked about this cruise. As a matter of fact, thinking about sailing on the Disney Dream next year is the only thing keeping me sane these days

I hope everyone has a great week!

TTFN (Ta Ta For Now)

 

[disney67]

Hi all It's been a while since I've posted so I thought I would check in. I probably won't be able to post as much as I would like because of everything that I have going on right now.

Just to give you some idea of what my life is like:

I am a single mom to two sons - Tim (22) and Kyle (17).

I work full time for a local municipality. I just received a new assignment which means more work (with no more money ). So I will be doing my regular job plus a boat load (pardon the pun ) of other tasks.

I am a grad student at a local university. I am working on getting my Master's in Hotel and Restaurant Management. I have two classes this semester and they are kicking my hind parts.

I have been asked to plan not one but TWO weddings for next year. This is great since I am interested in becoming an event planner.

I am also coordinating my family's 2011 trip (which includes a pre cruise stay @ WDW and then sailing on the Disney Dream ) as well as trips for three (possibly) four other families who will be sailing with us as well.

The last two are great because I love planning so it's what I do when I want to relax. I know - I'm strange that way. :

So if you don't see me posting a lot it's not because I am not totally stoked about this cruise. As a matter of fact, thinking about sailing on the Disney Dream next year is the only thing keeping me sane these days

I hope everyone has a great week!

TTFN (Ta Ta For Now)

I so understand if you cannot post as well as the only thing im thinking of is this cruise after my dec daddy daughter trip. you got alot on that plate good luck ttys and have a nice week ..

 

[disney67]

Hello! I was just watching a video on Chip and CO about the cabanas and other new areas/ amenities on Castaway Cay! I really can't wait!

I so cannot wait to go to castaway cay for the first time too know this feeling ...

How is every one? Did ever one make the back to school transition ok? It was kinda of tough for - but yes I made it - someone tell me why college text books are soooo expensive!!

So we did indeed book for a back to back (this cruise and then the next) we were gun ho, and then on the fence, and then not so sure and then no, and finally we got to what the heck !!!!

So again count me in on the FE - I love running around the ship. Someon said they started tinkering on there crafty stuff? - oh your just too good. Not that I'm gonna sit out and wait for the last min - it's just generally how it happens!!!!

I have heard from other cruisers if the FE gets really long (panama canal cruise had close to 100(?) you could break it up into two or three groups(of course how cool would that be if we got 100 people from this board on the same trip!!! - jus saying)

Has anyone gone GTY and got their room assignments yet? does that mean theres zero chance for a upgade? let me know!!!!

got the kiddies into too school yeah peace and quite before work lol . it was my sons first year and he is like any other normal boy lol.
What is GTY for our non cruiser me ?
between me and wife we come up with some good crafty projects the only problem is 2 different points of views get fuefftrating lol . and a 100 people on a fe wow i could not imagine running that one lol know talk about mutinity on the magic or wounder lol . hope you have a magical week hope too ttys
Jeff

 

[disney67]

Hi all!!! We will be on this cruise, and it will be a surprise trip for hubby so... Can't wait!! We are in a Cat 9A, gty room...
We probably won't participate in the FE, we did it the last time, but we are traveling w/o kids and I know that I would be doing it by myself...

Dreaming of Serenity Bay...

Welcome aboard our Dream Cruise my name is Jeff I will update you and add you to our happy cruising list .I soo wish i could only know what it is to vacation without the kids !!!! this is really going to be a dream cruise

 

[disney67]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
APB513
debsters41
Disneynutsbv
this going to be a great meet !!!
I would like to take a minute to Welcome Aboard Disneynutsbv too our happy growing Dis Cruise on the Disney Dream

 

[Disneynutbsv]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
APB513
debsters41
Disneynutsbv
this going to be a great meet !!!
I would like to take a minute to Welcome Aboard Disneynutsbv too our happy growing Dis Cruise on the Disney Dream

Thanks!!! I am so excited! We did a thread for the last cruise I was on, but no meet was schedule (and I did wear my lime green Mickey head too!)

 

[disney67]

Thanks!!! I am so excited! We did a thread for the last cruise I was on, but no meet was schedule (and I did wear my lime green Mickey head too!)

Im planning a few things but im going to wait a bit before i etch it in stone . this is sooo awesome i'm dying do not know how im going to deal with this from my Dec trip too this magical voyage . ttys and have a nice week.

 

[dennismcneely]

Hi Everyone! Other family reporting in!! Me, DW and DD who will be 9 (she would say 9 1/2) when we sail. We are doing B2B and this one will be our second leg. These will make our 3rd & 4th Disney cruises so far and, of course, our first one on the Dream

Will be staying at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside for 10 days before our cruise, we stayed at POR for the first time this past August/Sept and loved it, Actually, It's become our new favorite!! Although we are US citizens we will be traveling from Madrid, Spain (been living here for many years)

We are definitely up for the Fish Extender Exchange, we have always participated on our previous cruises and it is always a highlight of our trip.

My family and I are all very excited and we look forward to getting to know you all!!!

Is it August yet?

Dennis

 

[disney67]

Hi Everyone! Other family reporting in!! Me, DW and DD who will be 9 (she would say 9 1/2) when we sail. We are doing B2B and this one will be our second leg. These will make our 3rd & 4th Disney cruises so far and, of course, our first one on the Dream

Will be staying at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside for 10 days before our cruise, we stayed at POR for the first time this past August/Sept and loved it, Actually, It's become our new favorite!! Although we are US citizens we will be traveling from Madrid, Spain (been living here for many years)

We are definitely up for the Fish Extender Exchange, we have always participated on our previous cruises and it is always a highlight of our trip.

My family and I are all very excited and we look forward to getting to know you all!!!

Is it August yet?

Dennis

Hi Dennis , my name is Jeff and i would like to welcome your family on our magical Dream cruise . if you have your room number just pm it too me and i will add it too my list for the FE . and i know what you mean about is it August yet .

 

[disney67]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
APB513
debsters41
Disneynutsbv
dennismcneely
this going to be a great meet !!!
I like to take a minute too Welcome Aboard dennismcneely to our Magical Dream Cruise . We are up too 11 families yeah if this keeps up we can make our own dreams come true by taking over the ship urrrrrrr

 

[Disneynutbsv]

aaaaaagh, 10 months and 5 days to go!

 

[debsters41]

Although we are US citizens we will be traveling from Madrid, Spain (been living here for many years)


Is it August yet?

Dennis

Hi Dennis and family! We are also US citizens (well, one and one half), but have been living in Greece for the past 17 years. This will be my fifth time back visiting! Do you get to come back more often? Anyway, I was wondering if you also buy your air tickets far in advance like I do. I have actually already got mine


I also think I am the only one not in a great big hurry for August to come I like the anticipation.

 

[dizneeat]

Hi Dennis and family! We are also US citizens (well, one and one half), but have been living in Greece for the past 17 years. This will be my fifth time back visiting! Do you get to come back more often? Anyway, I was wondering if you also buy your air tickets far in advance like I do. I have actually already got mine


I also think I am the only one not in a great big hurry for August to come I like the anticipation.

Not Dennis here, but ........
We are not US citizens and we have already bought our plane tickets too! I guess it is a European thing!
I am already planning for 2012 too!

 

[debsters41]

I am already planning for 2012 too!

Nice! I doubt I'll make it back to the US in 2012, but I am not totally ruling out DL Paris!

And now back to the Dreaming..... I have just booked my transfers and am considering the atlantis excursion...

anyone else thinking about excursions?

Also, I heard on a podcast that Remy is indeed 75$. I am still hoping that that is for a special captain's dinner and not the entire dining room.

Although, all I really really want is Palo Brunch and the strawberries!

 

[dennismcneely]

Hey Debbie & Karin, definitely it must be an European thing Our flights are booked already and both cruises (b2b) are paid in full , I thought it would be a good idea to take advantage of the weakness of the US Dollar (we, of course pay in Euros). We have been vacationing in the US for 20 years in a row, we have many relatives there and like very much to visit them everytime we have the chance. I am more than ready to book our 2012 cruise one of these days, we are planning to book the 7 night Eastern Caribbean on the Fantasy , and will re-shop it aboard the Dream to get the benefits of booking onboard As for excursions, we weren't planning to get off the ship in Nassau, but since we will be making 2 stops there, we are considering to book the Blue Lagoon excursion (we did Atlantis during our first Disney Cruise in 2008) Besides that, We are planning to book Palo Brunch (our favorite) and dinner at Remy We still need to figure out which night would be the best for Remy though, our daughter won't want to miss any of the 2 pirates nights Also, Jetskiing at CC is a must for us.

Hope you guys are all having a great weekend!! I really look forward to sailing with you all.

Dennis