Dream June 1, 2014

[lauraDar]

...so I guess we will have an FE exchange on this cruise! PERFECT! I am really looking forward to it. I am sure that we will all enjoy and have fun with it. Everyone just remember, the cost of the gift doesn't matter, it really is the thought!

lauraDar, if you need any help, please let me know.

Thanks, Rizzo, I will let you know!

 

[kkaboo3]

We will! It will be me, hubby, DD (will have just turned 18) and DS (will be 9 - NANNY, maybe we can get our boys together!) This is a Graduation celebration cruise for DD who will have just graduated from High School Possibly will have other family/friends join us. Have only been on the Wonder back in 2010 and are soooooo ready for another cruise! We are getting ready for a Disney fix in the meantime, we are camping at the Fort in just 3 weeks!

NANNY2004 (54), DD(30), DSIL(33), DGS(9), DGS(4)

DISNEYDREAMING92701 (LORI), DH, DD(8), DD(12)

FE: LAURADAR, DH, DD(18), DFRIEND(17)-female, DS(9)

KATENBETH(40), DWTB(42), DD(9), DD(2)

DISNEYKIN

FE NOGS75(38), DFI(42), DD(13), DD(15)
DMOM(71), DDAD(68), DSIS(52), DNEPH(28)

FE: RIZZO1, DH(50), DS(15)

"Gift" suggestions:

Glow sticks, necklaces, etc
Snack size candy
Postcard/Magnet from your state
Pirate items (for pirate night)

I want in please......just trying to figure out how to use this dis boards! I'm so excited for the cruise.

 

[lauraDar]

I want in please......just trying to figure out how to use this dis boards! I'm so excited for the cruise.

Welcome aboard, kkaboo3, who will be traveling with you? For example, my family is me, DH (Disney/Darling/Dear Husband), DD18 (Disney Daughter, who will be age 18 on the cruise ... and her best friend age 17), DS9 (Disney Son, who will be age 9 on the cruise). This helps people plan the Fish Extender gifts to be gender/age appropriate.

 

[kkaboo3]

Welcome aboard, kkaboo3, who will be traveling with you? For example, my family is me, DH (Disney/Darling/Dear Husband), DD18 (Disney Daughter, who will be age 18 on the cruise ... and her best friend age 17), DS9 (Disney Son, who will be age 9 on the cruise). This helps people plan the Fish Extender gifts to be gender/age appropriate.

Mahalo, this is so cool and sorry if I'm not responding in the right place....still getting the hang of this. My husband and I will be celebrating our 25th Anniversary....... far from home (Hawaii) but so happy and excited!

Me45, DH45, DS25 and DD22

I do have other family members traveling, will check with them if they want to participate and post info.

 

[lauraDar]

I started a meet group on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/468547999905656/

 

[kkaboo3]

cool, so exciting!

 

[Nanny2004]

I just sent a join request to the Facebook group that you started lauraDar.

 

[puzzlewoman]

We will be on this cruise too! This is cruise #4 for DH and I (3rd on the Dream), and this time my parents will be coming with us. I am so excited that they get to come too!
We may also be doing a WDW visit with extended family, but no definite plans yet.
-Heather

 

[Sugarnut]

Hello! First time posting here! We also will be on the Dream June 1, 2014 cruise. So excited! It will be me (39), DH (44) & DS (8). 3rd cruise (first for DS)( and first Disney cruise). We can't wait!

 

[Nanny2004]

Hello! First time posting here! We also will be on the Dream June 1, 2014 cruise. So excited! It will be me (39), DH (44) & DS (8). 3rd cruise (first for DS)( and first Disney cruise). We can't wait!

Welcome. I hope you and your family will enjoy your first Disney cruise! I'm pretty sure you will!

 

[Rizzo1]

Welcome Sugarnut! You will absolutely LOVE the cruise. Continue reading the boards for more info. And honestly, just by reading them, you'll get more and more excited for the cruise.

 

[Rizzo1]

I just sent a request on facebook, as well!

 

[Sugarnut]

Thank you!! I know we will love it! I've done a lot of reading and you're right, it's getting me more and more excited! Forgot to mention, we'll be celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary as well as my BIG 4-0!! Had to do it right- the Disney way!!

 

[lauraDar]

YAY glad to see more fellow cruisers joining up! And sugarnut glad to see you have a DS8, Nanny and I have 9 yr old boys (mine will turn 9 the end of December so he will be a young 9). I really want to get him connected with a friend so Mommy can get some relaxation time, he is a big time Momma's boy and can be somewhat high maintenance at times!!!!!!

 

[Sugarnut]

That sounds great lauraDar! Mine will actually be 8 in February, but he's going on 16. ha!! He is just like your's.....definitely a Mama's boy and we're not sure how much "alone" time we will get. We showed him a YouTube video last night of the wave phones to reassure him....hoping for some relaxation time for sure to myself/ourselves, even if just a little!

 

[Rizzo1]

Moms, don't worry about your sons. I have an only child (son) and although he is and was pretty friendly and outgoing, he would always stick by my side. However, once we got onto the ship and we visitied 'his club'... he spent a lot of time there. Many times my DH or I would have to convince him it was time to leave. He really enjoyed it and made a lot of friends. I loved seeing the kids 'high-five' each other in the corridors or dining rooms, or on deck, or...
So, don't worry. He will probably enjoy it as much as my son did or more. There is so much for him to do, he will NOT be bored. And, may I add, this was on the Wonder. So, they didn't have all the hi-tech and more modern things as the Dream does. I believe you will have plenty of time to relax and 'be on your own', too. Remember, nobody does it as Disney does.

 

[disneydreaming92701]

I started a meet group on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/468547999905656/

Just sent a join request.... so excited. DH us thinking of moving cruise to 2015 but hoping we keep this cruise....

 

[disneydreaming92701]

Moms, don't worry about your sons. I have an only child (son) and although he is and was pretty friendly and outgoing, he would always stick by my side. However, once we got onto the ship and we visitied 'his club'... he spent a lot of time there. Many times my DH or I would have to convince him it was time to leave. He really enjoyed it and made a lot of friends. I loved seeing the kids 'high-five' each other in the corridors or dining rooms, or on deck, or...
So, don't worry. He will probably enjoy it as much as my son did or more. There is so much for him to do, he will NOT be bored. And, may I add, this was on the Wonder. So, they didn't have all the hi-tech and more modern things as the Dream does. I believe you will have plenty of time to relax and 'be on your own', too. Remember, nobody does it as Disney does.

My dd2 never went anywhere without us. We even took her out of preschool because after nine months of crying all day we decided she wasn't going to be okay. Well she went on her second cruise at 4 and loved every moment of the kids club.. we begged her to come eat with us... next cruise was the same. Disney does it right...

 

[Sugarnut]

Sounds like my DS is going to have a fabulous time checking out the kids clubs. Thanks for sharing your encouraging stories.

We are SO excited, can't hardly stand it. Decided we will probably stay in Orlando after the cruise for a few days just to continue the "magic".

If anyone has a Party City near them, check them out for stuff for pirate night. I saw cute stuff on their website......temporary tattoos, eye patch, etc.

 

[disneydreaming92701]

Sounds like my DS is going to have a fabulous time checking out the kids clubs. Thanks for sharing your encouraging stories.

We are SO excited, can't hardly stand it. Decided we will probably stay in Orlando after the cruise for a few days just to continue the "magic".

If anyone has a Party City near them, check them out for stuff for pirate night. I saw cute stuff on their website......temporary tattoos, eye patch, etc.

Yes and much cheaper at party city than on the ship.... ;-). We are from the Pittsburgh area so dh work his Pirates shirt.... so much fun!!!