Dream a Little Dream: May 8-12, 2011

[mickey4]

Had a great turkey day with the family then I worked Black Friday...Now onto the next holiday which is the one I can not wait. 1st we have a few birthdays.

 

[tziese]

I am not sure I am even doing this right but here I go! My family booked a trip for our FIRST disney cruise!! May 8th on Disney Dream! CANNOT WAIT! Have lots of questions?? What is with the fish on door? Do I need to bring things to decorate? Pirate party? Do I bring things for kids to dress up? Is there a formal dinner night? My boys are 9 and 12....girls are 12, 13 and 15. Will the older ones be ok? bored? Can the boys do the club things together? What else do I need to know? Please help!

 

[Clochette nordique]

First of all, I just want to say Welcome to your family!

 

[mickey4]

I am not sure I am even doing this right but here I go! My family booked a trip for our FIRST disney cruise!! May 8th on Disney Dream! CANNOT WAIT! Have lots of questions?? What is with the fish on door? Do I need to bring things to decorate? Pirate party? Do I bring things for kids to dress up? Is there a formal dinner night? My boys are 9 and 12....girls are 12, 13 and 15. Will the older ones be ok? bored? Can the boys do the club things together? What else do I need to know? Please help!

1st let me say welcome to you and your family. Since I have sailed before let me see if I can help you out a little bit with your questions. Disney is not really allowing the doors to be decorated anymore so I would not worry about that. The Pirate Party well that is just a blast...I did bring pirate wear for my kids and they had so much fun with it. It is a night for the whole family that is for sure. They is a dressy night but not a formal night. I had the kids in ties that night but no jacket. I will have a 9 year old boy and a 7 year old and the older ones will not be bored at all. I would say bring a powerstrip, and read the new passporter it gives you lots of info. Also try everything at dinner it is worth the extra weight. The boys should be able to stay together in the clubs I know one might have to stay down or one might be allowed to go up. The biggest thing is just get ready for the time of your life. It is so much fun and you will never get everything in so don't try. Just do what you can and don't forget to have a little rest time. And check this board we all share info about the ship and the things we plan to do or not do. And again welcome we only have just over 5 months to wait.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Here's a video of many of the interior spaces on the Dream:

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/11/inside-the-disney-dream/

 

[mickey4]

Here's a video of many of the interior spaces on the Dream:

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/11/inside-the-disney-dream/

Thanks for sharing!!!!

 

[mickey4]

Only 25 days until x-mas.....I can not wait for santa to come even more now that the gifts are wrapped. The days are going by fast....but on a side note I am not ready for snow.

 

[ameliaforte]

just back from a wonderful visit in new brunswick with my grandson.
now must get ready for christmas.

 

[mickey4]

well we are in Dec and only 8 days away from the Dream being handed over to Disney....Only 8 Days!!!!! I can not wait.

 

[crazy4wdw]

well we are in Dec and only 8 days away from the Dream being handed over to Disney....Only 8 Days!!!!! I can not wait.

And we're about six weeks away from the maiden voyage of the Dream. Soon, there will be first hand reports from people sailing on the ship, along with copies of the Navigators and pics. I can't wait for that either!

 

[mickey4]

And we're about six weeks away from the maiden voyage of the Dream. Soon, there will be first hand reports from people sailing on the ship, along with copies of the Navigators and pics. I can't wait for that either!

I know I can not wait for that too....and only 7 days to the hand off and 22 days till xmas. Lots to look forward too.

 

[Clochette nordique]

And we're about six weeks away from the maiden voyage of the Dream. Soon, there will be first hand reports from people sailing on the ship, along with copies of the Navigators and pics. I can't wait for that either!

 

[mickey4]

I just lost a ton of stress tonight and I am so ready to set sail....this trip can not come fast enough.

 

[mickey4]

Well we got snow....!! I hate snow so this is not wanted by me anyways. I did take the kids sledding. But all this snow make me more aware that xmas is only 20 days away and that I am now more than ever looking forward to this trip. I am so ready to set sail and for the warmth of the island.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Well we got snow....!! I hate snow so this is not wanted by me anyways. I did take the kids sledding. But all this snow make me more aware that xmas is only 20 days away and that I am now more than ever looking forward to this trip. I am so ready to set sail and for the warmth of the island.

Snow is a rare event in the part of the country I live in. When we do get snow, its usually gone before the day is over. We're in for some unseasonably cold weather next week - Low's in the upper teens and highs in the fourty's. Very cold for us southerners!

I'm headed to Columbia, SC this evening to see the Christmas lights at Riverbanks Zoo. First time ever seeing these.

 

[mickey4]

Snow is a rare event in the part of the country I live in. When we do get snow, its usually gone before the day is over. We're in for some unseasonably cold weather next week - Low's in the upper teens and highs in the fourty's. Very cold for us southerners!

I'm headed to Columbia, SC this evening to see the Christmas lights at Riverbanks Zoo. First time ever seeing these.

well have a great time...and you can have our snow if you want it.

 

[crazy4wdw]

well have a great time...and you can have our snow if you want it.

Thanks, but I'll pass on the snow!

 

[mickey4]

Thanks, but I'll pass on the snow!

I really don't mind sharing with you!!!

 

[crazy4wdw]

Here's another updated on Disney Parks Blog on the Dream. This one has details on the three main dining areas: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-promise-magic-on-the-plate-and-on-the-walls/

 

[mickey4]

Here's another updated on Disney Parks Blog on the Dream. This one has details on the three main dining areas: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-promise-magic-on-the-plate-and-on-the-walls/

Thanks for the update...I love checking out the info on the dream. Only 17 days until xmas and I can tell the kids. I have Mickey calling the house on xmas morning so we have to open our gifts before 930 so the kids can have them all opened before Mickey calls. Nothing like having to work around a time on xmas morning. But then again I don't think I will get much sleep that night and I am sure the kids will be up early.