"Dream Weavers" September 1, 2011

[dstevens]

Does anybody know anything about buying or pre buying a beer mug? How about the 687 bar?

 

[pjstevens]

Does anybody know anything about buying or pre buying a beer mug? How about the 687 bar?

This is from the cruise gift & amenities page.

Beer Mug Package
Item BEV BEER MUG PK, $14.95

Carry this Disney Cruise Line-branded beer mug to any onboard bar and get a 22 oz. refill of beer for the price of a 16 oz. size! If you find the mug too heavy to carry while onboard, then take advantage of the beer mug token.

 

[pjstevens]

For those not on f/b I posted a link to an youtube video showing OUR Dream 'showing off' all the different songs it does. Here's the link.

Dream songs !!

 

[cathyalby]

Do any of you veterans out there know if the cooler in this link will be okay to carry-on?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-4...ner=cpKPJ7Lpbp8&sourceid=34405717862233644613

Thanks!

 

[pjstevens]

Do any of you veterans out there know if the cooler in this link will be okay to carry-on?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-4...ner=cpKPJ7Lpbp8&sourceid=34405717862233644613

Thanks!

I don't see why not, but we have only cruised once so hopefully someone else may know for sure.

 

[DisLyd2008]

I don't see why not, but we have only cruised once so hopefully someone else may know for sure.

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/faqs/preparing-for-your-cruise/coolers/

I have never seen anyone bring a cooler like this. According to the link above, no personal coolers allowed.

 

[pjstevens]

I've read over the years a lot about coolers. Here's a couple links from this year.

Ok, so we know you can bring it with you...

How to keep beverages cold

Cooler on CC?

 

[cathyalby]

I've read over the years a lot about coolers. Here's a couple links from this year.

Ok, so we know you can bring it with you...

How to keep beverages cold

Cooler on CC?

Thanks, Pat. I have read conflicting things on here and didn't know what to expect. I think I have read enough from those who do bring their own alcohol to decide what I'm going to do. Since we can't have ice in the coolers anyway, I'm not going to bother to buy another cooler (we have several already), and just use a bag that I would use as a carry-on on a plane- especially since the Dream is supposed to have actual refridgerators and I have 2 cabins thus 2 fridges!

 

[pjstevens]

Thanks, Pat. I have read conflicting things on here and didn't know what to expect. I think I have read enough from those who do bring their own alcohol to decide what I'm going to do. Since we can't have ice in the coolers anyway, I'm not going to bother to buy another cooler (we have several already), and just use a bag that I would use as a carry-on on a plane- especially since the Dream is supposed to have actual refridgerators and I have 2 cabins thus 2 fridges!

I know I've read that people take them on, but DCL site says no. I guess they can decide to enforce it at any point.

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

Question. What kind of cruise bounceback offers can we expect (OB credits, discounts, etc.)? Do you ever get WDW bouncebacks on the cruise or just cruise bouncebacks? Also, how far out are we able to book a cruise?

WDW is our annual vacation spot. So if we wanted to do another cruise, I'm thinking it might be another 3-5 years out. Does DCL allow such a long booking horizon?

 

[pjstevens]

Question. What kind of cruise bounceback offers can we expect (OB credits, discounts, etc.)? Do you ever get WDW bouncebacks on the cruise or just cruise bouncebacks? Also, how far out are we able to book a cruise?

WDW is our annual vacation spot. So if we wanted to do another cruise, I'm thinking it might be another 3-5 years out. Does DCL allow such a long booking horizon?

From what I've read, you can book out as far as is available at the time of booking but then move that to a later date as those are released. I've read that you get a great OBC and the deposit is only 10% instead of 20%. I think right now you can book through end of 2012. If 2013 is open before then, you could book through there. Then as the new dates are released you move your ressie to the new dates. You keep your on board credit.

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

From what I've read, you can book out as far as is available at the time of booking but then move that to a later date as those are released. I've read that you get a great OBC and the deposit is only 10% instead of 20%. I think right now you can book through end of 2012. If 2013 is open before then, you could book through there. Then as the new dates are released you move your ressie to the new dates. You keep your on board credit.

Interesting. Thanks for the info! I'm trying to be mentally prepared for our options, so that I don't have an impulse bounceback booking or wish I would have booked a bounceback!

Do we have any internet or cell phone access on the cruise? I assume if I buy a pre-paid international calling card, I can make calls when needed without being charged?

 

[pjstevens]

Interesting. Thanks for the info! I'm trying to be mentally prepared for our options, so that I don't have an impulse bounceback booking or wish I would have booked a bounceback!

Do we have any internet or cell phone access on the cruise? I assume if I buy a pre-paid international calling card, I can make calls when needed without being charged?

I've been trying to follow the various threads I've found about using the cell phone. I don't think the calling card will help unless you are calling from a land line. The cellular at sea is pricey but if it's an emergency, it's worth it. I had to call my dd doctor while on the cruise (only a few minutes) so that called me $11 for those few, truly 3 or 4 minutes. the internet service is very slow (they say slower than dial up if you remember those days). I bought a 'package' our first cruise and we used them to communicate via email, but I don't think it's worth it, takes so long to connect.

 

[OKW Lover]

Might have to book two cruises while on board. I know I'm going to do at least that many in the next couple of years. Heck, I've got three booked for 2012 already.

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

I've been trying to follow the various threads I've found about using the cell phone. I don't think the calling card will help unless you are calling from a land line. The cellular at sea is pricey but if it's an emergency, it's worth it. I had to call my dd doctor while on the cruise (only a few minutes) so that called me $11 for those few, truly 3 or 4 minutes. the internet service is very slow (they say slower than dial up if you remember those days). I bought a 'package' our first cruise and we used them to communicate via email, but I don't think it's worth it, takes so long to connect.

Thanks, again, for the info! Yes, for the calling card, I should have mentioned I intended it for use with a land line. I'll bring one with me, just in case. At least it's good to know there are options for cellular at sea or internet, if we really needed it. Especially when booking bouncebacks, I like to do quick research online before committing, but I'll probably just have to wing it!

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

We just got our passports today! It took 2 weeks and 5 days, door-to-door, for our family of 4. Sweet! I wasn't expecting them yet because I checked online recently and it said they were still being processed. Everything looks good, no typos or errors. None of the pictures are the best quality (one picture, in particular, had a pretty bad color adjustment done to it). But at least we have them!

That's a major thing to check off our to-do list!

 

[jenifred]

We just got our passports today! It took 2 weeks and 5 days, door-to-door, for our family of 4. Sweet! I wasn't expecting them yet because I checked online recently and it said they were still being processed. Everything looks good, no typos or errors. None of the pictures are the best quality (one picture, in particular, had a pretty bad color adjustment done to it). But at least we have them!

That's a major thing to check off our to-do list!

That's great!!!!1 One less thing to stress about!

 

[dstevens]

We just got our passports today! It took 2 weeks and 5 days, door-to-door, for our family of 4. Sweet! I wasn't expecting them yet because I checked online recently and it said they were still being processed. Everything looks good, no typos or errors. None of the pictures are the best quality (one picture, in particular, had a pretty bad color adjustment done to it). But at least we have them!

That's a major thing to check off our to-do list!

check 1 item off the stress list

 

[realfam]

We received our cruise documents and luggage tags last friday, and then funny enough FedEx showed up at our door today with a second set of identical documents and luggage tags today ! I wonder if were gonna get a 3rd set next friday

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

We received our cruise documents and luggage tags last friday, and then funny enough FedEx showed up at our door today with a second set of identical documents and luggage tags today ! I wonder if were gonna get a 3rd set next friday

Double documents must mean twice the fun!

We got our documents today. Woohoo!