Disney Dream - June 12, 2011

[Principessa]

On his last cruise, my son did not sign up for the Wild Side. But onboard he started hanging around a few kids who were going to do it. So he asked if he could join them. I had no problem getting him signed up and it was even the day before!

Oh, this is good to know, thanks Rose. I bet with teens they change their minds a lot, how could they afford to not let them sign up the day before!

 

[Principessa]

Principessa - Where did you find the hot stone massage??? I've been looking for it. Do you remember the name of the treatment? My first massage ever was a hot stone/facial combo I did on the Wonder last year. I loved the massage and have been wanting to book one for this cruise.

The treatment is called:
Elemis Aroma Stone Therapy
This soothing stone therapy harnesses the ancient power of Basalt stones to melt away tension and deliver a deep-penetrating therapy for the muscles. The heated volcanic stones are placed on key energy points while warmed oils are worked gently into the body with traditional massage techniques. This holistic approach to relaxation is as sensual as it is effective.


It's funny but when I read the description now it doesn't sound like a massage very much, but it is. At least if it's the same as on the Magic. I'm pretty sure whatever it is it will feel good. My only challenge was guessing when to schedule it so we won't miss the wine tasting classes

 

[KSFrogge]

I haven't been on here at all, I apologize. We just figured out who's going so I'm jumping back in.

We originally booked 2 rooms for 6 of us, but now it will be me, DH (Tracy), Rhiannon (11) and Hagan (9) going.. we'll be in room 9656 or 9654 (pending final adjustments)

I know we are getting in late - but can we still join in on the FE's?

I would be grateful- we did a last minute booking or the 2009 cruise so we missed out on them.

Happy to be here..and terribly excited!!

 

[abitagirl916]

I haven't been on here at all, I apologize. We just figured out who's going so I'm jumping back in.

We originally booked 2 rooms for 6 of us, but now it will be me, DH (Tracy), Rhiannon (11) and Hagan (9) going.. we'll be in room 9656 or 9654 (pending final adjustments)

I know we are getting in late - but can we still join in on the FE's?

I would be grateful- we did a last minute booking or the 2009 cruise so we missed out on them.

Happy to be here..and terribly excited!!

to you and your family. Glad you can join us! My "group" will be myself (Tammy) and my daughter (Rachel-22). Although my daughter & I have decided not to participate in the FE, I believe a deadline of April 5th was agreed upon. If you go and read a couple of pages back, there is discussion about it.

 

[disgrits]

I haven't been on here at all, I apologize. We just figured out who's going so I'm jumping back in.

We originally booked 2 rooms for 6 of us, but now it will be me, DH (Tracy), Rhiannon (11) and Hagan (9) going.. we'll be in room 9656 or 9654 (pending final adjustments)

I know we are getting in late - but can we still join in on the FE's?

I would be grateful- we did a last minute booking or the 2009 cruise so we missed out on them.

Happy to be here..and terribly excited!!

Hi Angela! Yes read a couple of pages back about FE....

I've been reading and trying to post a little more. It is getting closer, isn't it?

 

[KSFrogge]

Hi Angela! Yes read a couple of pages back about FE....

I've been reading and trying to post a little more. It is getting closer, isn't it?

Hi Paige!! Yes it's coming up FAST and so ..I'm in research mode I'm not getting anything accomplished at work today
I found the FE post.. April 1 is the deadline

Now we just need to find out about the martini tastings! Rose mentioned a "mixology" class, also.. both sound great to me!

 

[KSFrogge]

For all FE participants (and for those considering joining us!), how does a cut-off date of April 5th sound? That is my Spring Break, so I could post reminders and then finalize lists starting the 6th. I have been fiddling around trying to keep the lists equal numbers while grouping decks together, but there are several with GTY status, and a couple of decks with several participants so until I have a final cut-off, everything is in limbo. We have 22 cabins participating so far. If you are a GTY and get a cabin assignment please pm me. Also, we would love others to join us! Please send me the info listed on page 1. We are trying to keep our lists small with a minimum of 10 cabins and a maximum of 20 cabins so that the FE will be fun and not too time consuming! After all, we have a whole new ship to explore
Let me know what y'all think of the cut-off date.
I still want to know....
Is it June yet?!!!!
Beth

Hi Beth! Our family would like to participate in the FE also. I will PM you details and confirm room number. It's probably 9656 but I'm waiting for DU to finalize our res., so there's a slight chance it could change.

 

[KSFrogge]

to you and your family. Glad you can join us! My "group" will be myself (Tammy) and my daughter (Rachel-22). Although my daughter & I have decided not to participate in the FE, I believe a deadline of April 5th was agreed upon. If you go and read a couple of pages back, there is discussion about it.

Hi Tammy! Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm very happy to be in "cruise" mode, once again.

Can't wait to meet you and Rachel.

 

[abitagirl916]

Hi Tammy! Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm very happy to be in "cruise" mode, once again.

Can't wait to meet you and Rachel.

You're quite welcome Angela. So that's what it's called: "cruise mode". I think I've been in cruise mode ever since I booked a year and half ago!! Of course, now I'm in "super cruise mode"!! But I haven't started packing yet! How close to the trip do all of you start packing??

 

[foohpah]

I know you guys will appreciate this. This is my son's Pinewood Derby car this year.

Next to a picture of the real thing...

 

[bigben]

Sounds fun. I will have to see if DH wants to do this. He has always wanted to go fishing in the ocean. I grew up in CA and went deep sea salmon fishing every year. Do they catch and release (or what do they do with the fish?)

It is catch and release. They some of the locals from Abaco come over and take you out.

 

[bigben]

i know you guys will appreciate this. This is my son's pinewood derby car this year.

next to a picture of the real thing...

thats great!!!!

 

[ewinme]

I know you guys will appreciate this. This is my son's Pinewood Derby car this year.

Next to a picture of the real thing...

I love it!!! I grew up with younger brothers and parents involved in Scouting. I have seen many pinewood derby cars but none that are this cool.

 

[bairdbeth]

Rebecca, I LOVE the "Dreamy" Pinewood Derby car

Angela, glad y'all are joining us and doing the FE. I will add you to the list as soon as I get your info. This is our first time to do a FE and my DD and I are so excited!

I am setting April 5th as our cutoff and will post it on the main DCL board as well.

We have a very busy weekend with a band garage sale. Taylor and I did not get home until after 10:00 tonight as we were helping to set up. We will also be setting up tomorrow afternoon and evening and then working the sale from 7:30-3:30 on Saturday.

My students have been very challenging this week and so I keep dreaming of a DIsney getaway!
Is it June yet?
Beth

 

[ashman]

Another milestone on the weight loss journey. This morning I hit the 210 mark, down 28 pounds from Christmas and 42 overall. My orginally goal was 215 by the cruise, now I'm gunning to get under 200. I haven't been under 200 since I was in college almost 20 years ago!

 

[abitagirl916]

Another milestone on the weight loss journey. This morning I hit the 210 mark, down 28 pounds from Christmas and 42 overall. My orginally goal was 215 by the cruise, now I'm gunning to get under 200. I haven't been under 200 since I was in college almost 20 years ago!

Congratulations on your weight loss milestone!! You would think that a cruise would be enough motivation for me to lose some weight, but so far I have not even really tried. Well, if I start right now, I might be able to lose at least something before the cruise. That gives me 86 days!!

 

[tracy51]

Another milestone on the weight loss journey. This morning I hit the 210 mark, down 28 pounds from Christmas and 42 overall. My orginally goal was 215 by the cruise, now I'm gunning to get under 200. I haven't been under 200 since I was in college almost 20 years ago!

Congrats on the weightloss!! That's fantastic!

Abitagirl916 - I'm thinking the same thing. If I start now I might loss something.. heck anything would be nice. Started trying on some shorts I have yesterday to see what I was going to need to pick up new for the cruise.. Yeah..not a fun day.

 

[mousetravel]

I read on another post that sometimes Dis'ers will try to get together and get their dining reservations linked so they can sit together. I thought that would be a great idea, so you can "know" who you're sitting with.

So I was wondering, would anyone on here want to link ressies with me & DD.
Maybe a single parent & teen, or a family with teens? We have the late dining assignment, by the way.



I think we're finally deciding on our hotel. I was debating on staying at the port or near Disney. The school district just decided to "forgive" the last few snow make up days. So now, I think we'll drive down a few days early, stay near Disney (probably off-site), and go to Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney.

Anyone else going to Disney before the cruise???

 

[marcij]

I know you guys will appreciate this. This is my son's Pinewood Derby car this year.

Next to a picture of the real thing...

Love it!

Another milestone on the weight loss journey. This morning I hit the 210 mark, down 28 pounds from Christmas and 42 overall. My orginally goal was 215 by the cruise, now I'm gunning to get under 200. I haven't been under 200 since I was in college almost 20 years ago!

Way to go! You can do it!

Congratulations on your weight loss milestone!! You would think that a cruise would be enough motivation for me to lose some weight, but so far I have not even really tried. Well, if I start right now, I might be able to lose at least something before the cruise. That gives me 86 days!!

Good thinking. It is never too late to start. I'm trying to just maintain what I lost from surgery and the "bad" chemo treatments. The newest treatments come with larger doses of steroids that can make some people gain weight, but I haven't so far. Maybe it's the motivation of the trip that is helping me as well.

 

[marcij]

I read on another post that sometimes Dis'ers will try to get together and get their dining reservations linked so they can sit together. I thought that would be a great idea, so you can "know" who you're sitting with.

So I was wondering, would anyone on here want to link ressies with me & DD.
Maybe a single parent & teen, or a family with teens? We have the late dining assignment, by the way.



I think we're finally deciding on our hotel. I was debating on staying at the port or near Disney. The school district just decided to "forgive" the last few snow make up days. So now, I think we'll drive down a few days early, stay near Disney (probably off-site), and go to Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney.

Anyone else going to Disney before the cruise???

Yes -- we've seen in past threads people that do this and always have fun. Unfortunately, we are main dining. We are early risers -- I would be eating four meals or more if I tried to do late dining. At some point, both boys will start sleeping later and hopefully we can do late dining.