"Dream Weavers" September 1, 2011

[dstevens]

We LOVED the spa (did the Exotic Rasual and the Rain Forrest room). Will definitely have to find a little time for 'us'. I heard about the spa for teens, it looks amazing (shame I don't have teens, well NOT really).

Ah the Erotic Rasul and the Rain Forrest.

 

[debsters41]

Welcome Joy! Isn't the planning for a first cruise exciting? I am going to use the same FE I had made for my whole family when we sailed last year, but I may just cover the names of my husband and daughter who will not be able to be with us on this trip.

OMG I am seriously considering doing a b2b as well, I am just trying to deal with the logistics of the entire thing, normally I would need to have been back in Greece around Sept. 1st (lol, obviously not going to happen) so each day later I am treading more and more on thin ice.....

 

[pjstevens]

OMG I am seriously considering doing a b2b as well, I am just trying to deal with the logistics of the entire thing, normally I would need to have been back in Greece around Sept. 1st (lol, obviously not going to happen) so each day later I am treading more and more on thin ice.....

Deb, Is your daughter on break from school when you will be visiting the states? Oh, the thought of a back to back sounds amazing.

 

[debsters41]

Deb, Is your daughter on break from school when you will be visiting the states? Oh, the thought of a back to back sounds amazing.

Hi Pat, yes, school starts here around the 10th of September (so we are assuming the 12th for 2011) It may seem strange for the Americans, but the school calendar in Greece seems to come out a week or two before school starts. I am sure that it 'comes out' earlier, but that is when we seem to learn things. My problem is that I am a private teacher (I teach English) and the tutoring school where I work needs me around from the first of September, to help get the classrooms ready, maybe to do a couple of private lessons, etc. Actually, my whole vacation next year hinges a little on how many extra private lessons I have outside of the tutoring school. Last year I worked 7 days a week, often pulling 9 or 10 hours total a day. If I am lucky like that this year, I will be able to manage the back to back. If not... I will start cutting things But, we can 'Dream' can't we? I am also hoping for a strong Euro

 

[Joy]

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I love the phrase "Dream Weavers"! I may have to use that.

 

[pjstevens]

Hello my fellow Dream Weavers! Is that what you all want to be called? If so, I'll update the title so others who join will know. I just mentioned to Dale that it's been quiet on here. We have 1 year 3 weeks and 6 days til our cruise! I'm hoping once it gets past the one year mark, things will fly along.

We have our trip coming up the end of November and Dale was mentioning all the 'things' we have to go through first, to get to that point! I'm thinking, we booked this trip at 11 months out and now we are less than four, so it's getting here!

Has anyone been following the various posts on updates on the Dream. I saw a post of someone taking a tour of the shipyard where it is being built. So neat to see it in production.

If I can find that link again, I'll post it here.

 

[Goldeelox9]

I am almost done my Fish Extender Gifts....Not really making them, but I will have them in 2 weeks or so!!!

 

[pjstevens]

I am almost done my Fish Extender Gifts....Not really making them, but I will have them in 2 weeks or so!!!

Lisa, you are a riot!!! I haven't even thought about it (other than what I posted here before), lol.

 

[debsters41]

Hello everyone again!

Pat, you are so lucky to have a trip coming up! How exciting! And the weather in November should be marvelous!

Lisa, I may be Obsessive-Compulsive about reading up and taking notes to prepare for my vacations, but you win first prize for organization!

I like Dreamweavers, if we are voting

UGH, only a couple of weeks and we are back to school! I got spoiled not having any lessons for the past 3 weeks!

Ok, nothing else really to update here, except that the weather has been extra hot (normal) and humid (not normal). I remind myself that it is Florida weather and pretend I am walking around there! Somehow, it is not quite the same

Take care!

 

[pjstevens]

Deb,

We've had an extreme year with the weather this year. This past winter we had more than 70 inches (yes seventy) of snow (thankfully not at one time, but several blizzards); We flew to Florida in January to do the Disney 1/2 marathon and it SNOWED (tiny bit) but sleeted most the race. It was crazy cold, actually colder in Florida than our home in Delaware (and the 'snowbirds, older people in the northeast US, travel to Florida in the winter for the warmth)! We've had more heatwaves this summer than ever and several over 100 degree days. It's been hotter at 'home' than in Florida. It's like the US has gotten confused on weather this year.

We were at Disney in December 2007 (our DD did the college program) and it was so hot and humid. Last December, I had several friends get married at Disney and it was down right cold for some of them. It's so unpredictable. I hope for 'cooler' weather so it feels 'Christmasy' when we go.

The schools around her start the end of August or very beginning of September. I go back to class on the 23rd (I just started taking college courses this summer); while my dd doesn't go back to classes until August 31st.

Well, I better get back to work, or I won't have a job to help pay for this cruise! Have a great day!

Hello everyone again!

Pat, you are so lucky to have a trip coming up! How exciting! And the weather in November should be marvelous!

Lisa, I may be Obsessive-Compulsive about reading up and taking notes to prepare for my vacations, but you win first prize for organization!

I like Dreamweavers, if we are voting

UGH, only a couple of weeks and we are back to school! I got spoiled not having any lessons for the past 3 weeks!

Ok, nothing else really to update here, except that the weather has been extra hot (normal) and humid (not normal). I remind myself that it is Florida weather and pretend I am walking around there! Somehow, it is not quite the same

Take care!

 

[Joy]

I vote for Dream Weavers too! I have been reading everything I can find on the Dream. I am excited about Fish Extenders. It sounds like fun!

 

[cathyalby]

Cathy,

We rec'd in our FE (and it was just hubby and I), some toys, pirate blow up ball, stickers/tattoos; but also rec'd some wonderful Lush products and even a beautiful necklace one of cruise meet made. (she made one for each of the ladies in our group). We rec'd a personalize handmade wooden photo frame with the 'Wonder' on it.

I made 'paper bag' scrap books for each of the cabins (and I'm only telling you cause I know there is no way I'll try that again, WAY to much work) and I'm going to school now and working, so a lot less 'free' time.

I know I bought glow sticks, candies, Pirate/Princess things; some Delaware postcards (to show where we were from) and I think we did Delaware quarters.

Just to give you an idea. I've heard of some FE groups that gave the 'adults' those tiny booze bottles.

There are many links of info on FE's and some of the gifts.

Great ideas. I, too, would like beer and American Gift Cards, but I would settle for jewelry . I'm sure I can come up with some creative things. I live in Florida, so "Florida" type things may not be too exciting. By the way, where do you get the actual fish extenders? Do you make them?

 

[cathyalby]

thanks!

 

[cathyalby]

Hello Fellow Cruisers!

We just booked on cruise on the Dream. This is our first cruise and we are very excited. It will be me, DH, DS (he will be 11 - almost 12) and DD (10). I have been reading up on FE and all things Disney Cruise Line. I am looking forward to meeting you all.

This will be our first cruise, too, and I'm sooooo excited. We will have kids aboard the same age. My son will be 11 1/2, my daughter will be 10 the following week. I have another son who will 8. I'm sure they will find each other at the kid's clubs. You can find me poolside with a cocktail in my hand!

 

[pjstevens]

Cathy,

I bought our Fish Extender on ebay; but some people make their own (those that are crafty have no trouble). There is even a thread somewhere with the directions on how to make one.

 

[dstevens]

Something to help you while you "Dream" for the next year.
DREAM WEAVER
(sing to the tune of the same song)
Disney Dream
I've just closed my eyes again
Climbed aboard the Dream weaver ship
Captain take away my worries of today
And leave tomorrow behind

Ooh Disney Dream
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh Disney Dream
I believe we can reach the morning light

Float me high through the oceans blue
Maybe to an astral plane
Cross the oceans of fantasy
Help me to forget todays pain

Ooh Disney Dream
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh Disney Dream
I believe we can reach the morning light

Though the dawn may be coming soon
There still may be some time
Float me away to the bright side of the moon
And meet me on the other side

Ooh Disney Dream
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh Disney Dream
I believe we can reach the morning light
Disney Dream
Disney Dream
Disney Dream

Modified lyrics of song by Gary Wright

 

[debsters41]

Hello! We are (kinda) back in Athens getting ready for back to school! (Yuk, if I want to pay off my vacation before I go it means back to 7 days a week, 4-10 hours a day) I only hope I can find that much work! Anyway, way to go Disney for releasing free dining! I was hoping for it to start August 14th, but ok, I'll take what I can get. SO, we are booked from the 19th to the 28th at Pop Century. Why the 28th? because I actually bit the bullet and booked the 4 night before this one. I must be insane! Actually, my daughter practically begged me too. She hadn't realised we were sailing on the Dream! She must have thought that I was sick and sadistic showing her all the Dream teaser videos . I don't know. So, here's to the students (and teachers, for that matter) among us: Good luck on your next school year!

 

[boundfordisney]

Glad to hear you are booked b2b as well .There seems to be a few of us doing b2b I managed to get the same stateroom so it works out great, my daughter is also b2b but will upgrade to a bacony from an oceanview for this part of the cruise. It was such a great price that we just couldnt resist!

 

[pjstevens]

Wow it's been two weeks since I checked in. Keep missing those updates, sorry.

Good job on the song honey, I had to actually Google it, cause I couldn't remember that, but once the tune started, I did.

Deb, I'm so jealous of you adding on to your cruise.

I just went back to school this summer. We booked our upcoming trip to the World back in January and this cruise back in March, BEFORE I decided to take the plunge and go to college. I'm missing the last full week of class the end of November. Then looking at the college calendar for next year, I'll miss a week right after the semester starts! I hope my teachers are understanding.

We are ALMOST at the one year mark!!!! I cannot wait for this cruise. I keep checking for updates on the ship (not as often as I'd like).

Hope you all have a good weekend.

 

[pjstevens]

One Year!!!!!!