Disney Dream March 31, 2011

[ariel68]

...and the countdown begins!!

We are so pumped for our first DCL cruise on the Dream. I am traveling with my Mom, DD17 and her BFF also 17. They are celebrating their high school Graduation, with their first cruise ever, along with a 6 day visit to Orlando. We would love to have the chance to chat with other guests on this sailing. Looking forward to meeting you all!!

 

[IrishCowboy]

I have added your thread to the cruise meet list.

 

[Mean Queen]

We'll be on this cruise also. We're doing a back to back with the 3/27 cruise then this one. It'll be my family of 4 and two other families for a total of 13 people. We can't wait!

 

[disneytraceyl]

We are doing this cruise. It is me, husband, daughter 4 and daughter 9. We are very excited to get on the new ship. We will be doing a back to back with the 4/3 saiiling.

 

[Disney Dad Canada]

Just looking at this point, but a 3 day cruise might be a great way to end our WDW birthday week (my 45th and my son's 11th). We've reserved 8 days DVC at Saratoga Springs, and I'm looking at trying our first cruise afterwards.

I'm a widowed dad with son Brendan (then 11), and twins Jessica and Ciara (6).

I know absolutely nothing about cruises except what's on the DLC web site. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Mean Queen]

Just looking at this point, but a 3 day cruise might be a great way to end our WDW birthday week (my 45th and my son's 11th). We've reserved 8 days DVC at Saratoga Springs, and I'm looking at trying our first cruise afterwards.

I'm a widowed dad with son Brendan (then 11), and twins Jessica and Ciara (6).

I know absolutely nothing about cruises except what's on the DLC web site. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.

I've heard many say a cruise is a great way to relax after a week at the parks. Though the kids don't necessarily relax. The ship has so many kid activities, family activities, and adult only activities you are never at a loss for something to do. Or you can just do nothing by the pool.

One good thing about checking in with a DIS thread before is the kids can get to know each other so they have friends on board. We are going with a huge group, but I know my little one would be happy to have someone near her age. She'll turn 5 the week before the cruise. Plus, we'll have other kids in our group from 14 on down. Though there's only one boy and he's already an anti-social teen.

 

[drag n' fly]

We will be on this cruise. We have 3 kids ages (at the time) 17, 14 and 8. We have booked a pool house for a week and will be doing USO/IOA maybe a little car ride to Sarasota and then finishing it all off with the cruise.

 

[Disney Dad Canada]

I've heard many say a cruise is a great way to relax after a week at the parks. Though the kids don't necessarily relax. The ship has so many kid activities, family activities, and adult only activities you are never at a loss for something to do. Or you can just do nothing by the pool.

Since it looks like my parents will be coming to WDW with us, trust me, I'll need a few days to relax. I love them dearly, but with them it will be "The Clampets go to WDW".

I assume Disney works out everything for you if you're going from WDW to DCL. I'll fill out the Dreams Unlimited form and ask for some suggestions.

 

[Mean Queen]

Since it looks like my parents will be coming to WDW with us, trust me, I'll need a few days to relax. I love them dearly, but with them it will be "The Clampets go to WDW".

I assume Disney works out everything for you if you're going from WDW to DCL. I'll fill out the Dreams Unlimited form and ask for some suggestions.

We live in Florida and drive up to the port the day of, so I have no experience with that part. But it's Disney, the service will probably be great as usual.

 

[Disney Dad Canada]

We just booked today!! Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom Category 09B, whatever that means.

Any advice, encouragement, tips or fundraising efforts will be greatly appreciated.

 

[disneytraceyl]

Welcome. We also have an outside 9b. Excited for the cruise. We will be doing back to back cruises. It should be a great time. 3 nights is never long enough for me...

 

[Disney Dad Canada]

Now that we're confirmed, I thought I should formally introduce myself.

Myself: Paul, widowed dad of 3 kids from Toronto, Canada. DVC member (leaving for first DVC trip May 27th). Caught Disney bug from my late wife, and went into overdrive after taking my kids for the first time to WDW last May. Computer geek, searching for geekette.

Son: Brendan (now 10, 11 on the cruise)
Loves Disney movies, Pokemon, sports (especially Toronto teams)

Jessica and Ciara (twins, now 6, 7 on the cruise)
Princess, Hannah Montanah and High school musical crazy

 

[porknbeans]

My family will be going on this cruise. It will be our first and we are really looking forward to it.
My DS (14) and DD (11) are looking forward to the kid clubs and water slide. DW and I are looking forward to warm weather, cool drinks and a break from "reality".


Now I just need to get a trip counter going.

 

[Mean Queen]

Welcome porknbeans!

I guess I'll introduce myself too. I'm Shay, married to Doug. My oldest daughter will be 11 at the time of the cruise, my youngest will have just turned 5.

Our friends going with us are two other families. One had 2 kids, a boy who will be 14 and a girl who will be 11. The other has 3 girls, ages at the time of cruise, 13, 11, and 8. They will probably join the cruise thread when it gets closer. I'm the only one who likes to DIS all the time.

 

[FloridaFamof3]

I have been thinking about this cruise for awhile now....and we finally booked it today! Well, so far we booked one of the three rooms our group will need. We are celebrating our parents 50th wedding anniversary next March. Six adults, 3 kids aged 6, 5, and 4 by that date (if my math is right). Soooo excited! One catch - only DH and I can know, at least til Xmas. It's a surprise. So I'll be here alot...as therapy for keeping a secret for so long. (It's hard for me )

 

[porknbeans]

Mean Queen, thank you for the welcome. Things have been busy here at work and at home. We're looking forward to the trip and meeting all the DISers that will be traveling on this trip.

 

[ariel68]

We will be on this cruise. We have 3 kids ages (at the time) 17, 14 and 8. We have booked a pool house for a week and will be doing USO/IOA maybe a little car ride to Sarasota and then finishing it all off with the cruise.

We are renting a home the week prior to sailing as well. We're taking the plunge and driving down. This is a first time trip to Florids for DD17 and her BFF also 17 as well as their first cruise. Hopefully they can hook up with some kids their age. With the srping break schedule being so sporadic everywhere, it's hard to say how many kids their age will be sailing. Either way I am sure they will have the time of their lives.

 

[chernabogfamily]

Hello All!

We just returned from our 1st Disney cruise and LOVED it so much we had to book another! We will be joining you all on the 3/31/11 sailing.

I can't wait (and neither can the rest of the family- even my completely against cruising hubbie loved it).
We are a family of 4 with a son (11 at time of cruise) and daughter (7 at time of cruise). We were on the DIS Boards for our recent sailing and met some of the other families that way. Hope to meet you all too!

 

[Mean Queen]

Hello All!

We just returned from our 1st Disney cruise and LOVED it so much we had to book another! We will be joining you all on the 3/31/11 sailing.

I can't wait (and neither can the rest of the family- even my completely against cruising hubbie loved it).
We are a family of 4 with a son (11 at time of cruise) and daughter (7 at time of cruise). We were on the DIS Boards for our recent sailing and met some of the other families that way. Hope to meet you all too!

Welcome aboard! It sounds like you are all about to become Disney cruise addicts. It's just a great vacation, it's hard to resist.

 

[Disney Dad Canada]

Hello All!


We are a family of 4 with a son (11 at time of cruise) and daughter (7 at time of cruise). We were on the DIS Boards for our recent sailing and met some of the other families that way. Hope to meet you all too!

Sounds like my family, just with 1 less parent and 1 more 7 year old girl.