Feb 28, 2013 Dream...Anybody Else Going?

[mom x4 grandma x4]

I agree midship is best for less motion and the lower the deck the better.

I don't want to jinx myself but so far I have been seasick

Has anyone ever been in rough seas on a cruise?

We have been, only twice on an Eastern Itenary. Never on a 3 day to Nassau, usually those have been the most calm seas.



On a Easten Disney cruise with our oldest daughter and her family we hit 35 foot waves and 65 MPH crosswinds for 2 days. I really felt badly for everyone on board because the dining rooms and kids clubs were empty accept for us and our family.
My son in law got sick but he also got free dramamine from the medical center and did feel better after a few hours. Now he takes meds before he gets on board just in case.

We had extra fun though. We went to hear a live band one evening and we were the only ones in there.

The band leader said he was glad we got our invitation to a private concert. Now that we had arrived they could start the show.

He almost fell off the stage twice while dancing around

As we left the club one other couple entered.

They had late night snack outside the club and nobody had been there for any of them, so they encouraged us to take all we wanted.

There were a few people sitting in the atrium area because they knew it was calmer there. A few were asleep.

They tell you if you're worried about getting sea sick to take your meds up to 2 days before you cruise so it will be in your system already. Be sure and get non drowsey or you'll sleep your cruise away!!

Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

14 DAYS UNTIL WE CRUISE


Just 2 weeks!!

Kathy

 

[kalc12345]

I am booking our next cruise while on board so I can pick our room. No stress about being curious about where we will be???


Kathy

I have been debating whether it will be best to book now, since the new dates came out, or wait until we are on board. We are wanting to take the next cruise in Nov or Dec of 2014. Everyone, except me, wants a little break from Disney So we are going to do a beach vacation this summer.

I have heard that the prices are lowest the day they come out. So I am just not sure if I should book now or wait until we are on board and can get the 10% and $200 credit. Anyone have any insight??

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Hopefully you will find out today. We almost did GTY for this cruise but not knowing our room number would stress out the planner in me lol

When I find out EVERYONE will hear me shouting it out!!!

Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

I have been debating whether it will be best to book now, since the new dates came out, or wait until we are on board. We are wanting to take the next cruise in Nov or Dec of 2014. Everyone, except me, wants a little break from Disney So we are going to do a beach vacation this summer.

I have heard that the prices are lowest the day they come out. So I am just not sure if I should book now or wait until we are on board and can get the 10% and $200 credit. Anyone have any insight??

Last month I wanted to book for November 2013 but 4 days before the Dream cruise that we were going to book it on, they raised the price almost $1,000 . so we didnt rebook on board.

Now I wish I would have done it because it is still going up and we really did want to go on a specific cruise.

Now after looking for a cheaper date we have found the original cruise we wanted to do is the same price as others and of course they have gone up even more since our cruise last month.

So we debated about it and even looked at other cruise lines. But after much discussion we decided to go ahead and ignore the price and I will book it after all on this cruise for the perks.

So I would book now and then ask on board what the cost would be then. If its cheaper with the perks, then rebook on board and cancel the original booking. We have done that before.
That way you're safe either way.


Kathy

 

[LeslieG]

Last month I wanted to book for November 2013 but 4 days before the Dream cruise that we were going to book it on, they raised the price almost $1,000 . so we didnt rebook on board.

Now I wish I would have done it because it is still going up and we really did want to go on a specific cruise.

Now after looking for a cheaper date we have found the original cruise we wanted to do is the same price as others and of course they have gone up even more since our cruise last month.

So we debated about it and even looked at other cruise lines. But after much discussion we decided to go ahead and ignore the price and I will book it after all on this cruise for the perks.

So I would book now and then ask on board what the cost would be then. If its cheaper with the perks, then rebook on board and cancel the original booking. We have done that before.
That way you're safe either way.


Kathy

I booked yesterday for May 2014 Europe and will re-price on board to see if it's a better deal. I think that's the way to go. That way you're covered.

 

[JSClemsonFan]

People are getting their room numbers! So exciting! Two weeks from today! WooHoo!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

I booked yesterday for May 2014 Europe and will re-price on board to see if it's a better deal. I think that's the way to go. That way you're covered.

I hope you can get a even better price on board.

Kathy

 

[JSClemsonFan]

I booked yesterday for May 2014 Europe and will re-price on board to see if it's a better deal. I think that's the way to go. That way you're covered.

Tell me more about this cruise. You have to fly to Europe to get on the boat? And then it goes to different stops. I wonder if my kids would be old enough to enjoy the "Europe" part of it. Hmmm...I still need a summer vacation for THIS SUMMER...and, of course, next summer...

 

[kalc12345]

Last month I wanted to book for November 2013 but 4 days before the Dream cruise that we were going to book it on, they raised the price almost $1,000 . so we didnt rebook on board.

Now I wish I would have done it because it is still going up and we really did want to go on a specific cruise.

Now after looking for a cheaper date we have found the original cruise we wanted to do is the same price as others and of course they have gone up even more since our cruise last month.

So we debated about it and even looked at other cruise lines. But after much discussion we decided to go ahead and ignore the price and I will book it after all on this cruise for the perks.

So I would book now and then ask on board what the cost would be then. If its cheaper with the perks, then rebook on board and cancel the original booking. We have done that before.
That way you're safe either way.


Kathy

I think I have decided what we will do. Instead of going Nov or Dec I think we will wait until Jan. We are homeschoolers so we can go anytime. I am going to book a dummy date on board, that way we will get the 10% and $200. Then the day the Jan dates come out move our dummy date. That is the plan for now

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

I think I have decided what we will do. Instead of going Nov or Dec I think we will wait until Jan. We are homeschoolers so we can go anytime. I am going to book a dummy date on board, that way we will get the 10% and $200. Then the day the Jan dates come out move our dummy date. That is the plan for now

That sounds like it would be a great idea.
Many do a dummy date to get the perks. I like cruising in the winter due ot lack of humidity onthe islands.

Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

We just watched the Dream pull out.
Boy what terrible weather they had. Its been raining all day here and it was pouring down at the port and foggy looking. It almost looked like a ghost ship in the distance shots due to the weather.

So far the forecast for our cruise looks descent but it can change so fast I am not counting on anything just yet.

I am off to check and see if our room number might be listed tonight. I doubt it, but I will check.

Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Tell me more about this cruise. You have to fly to Europe to get on the boat? And then it goes to different stops. I wonder if my kids would be old enough to enjoy the "Europe" part of it. Hmmm...I still need a summer vacation for THIS SUMMER...and, of course, next summer...

You can get on the ship here and go to Europe with a few stops and fly back or you can fly over to Europe and take the ship back and yes you have stops along the way.
I believe the actual ocean crossing is 6 full days at sea. They have all kinds of stuff ot keep you extra busy with new shows and such on those days.

We booked it once but Greg got a new job and we had to cancel and rebook a 7 day later that year.
Someday we will go but not while we have 2 dogs. They are getting older and have some problems creeping up so dont want to leave them for that long.

Friends who have done it said it was really AWESOME!!

Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

I just checked and sadly NO room number yet

But I will check again tomorrow evening

Ksthy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

13 DAYS TO GO !!!



Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Sending Pixie to all of us who don't have our room numbers yet that today will be the day!!!






Kathy

 

[JSClemsonFan]

Three of the five staterooms that were waiting for numbers have gotten them. All are on deck 7 so far. Two more to go. Hope you get yours soon!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Three of the five staterooms that were waiting for numbers have gotten them. All are on deck 7 so far. Two more to go. Hope you get yours soon!

I am always the last to get my number

Looks like this cruise may be the same thing.


I will look again later today!!

Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

We finally got our room number!!



7082

Kathy

 

[kalc12345]

We finally got our room number!!



7082

Kathy

YAY!! Glad you got your room number!