February 10, 2011 Dream

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Hey Claudiapenna,
Save a little extra room in your suitcase. I work in a hospital and my good friend is manager of the breast care center. She gave me some pink gift items for you.

To the Thoms: how do we handle FE if we get a different cabin assignment. I mean, does DCL sometime change or upgrade during check in procedures? Looking forward to living the "Dream" in 16 days

It's true, cabins could change. May be a good idea for FE families to meet prior to Sail Away Party....we need suggestions.

 

[texaskate]

Hey everyone! Getting so excited for our trip. Still no room assignments!!! I promise when we get them, y'all will be the first to know! I am going to call Disney today and see if they have any idea when we might hear...

 

[dunbarfamily]

Hey Claudiapenna,
Save a little extra room in your suitcase. I work in a hospital and my good friend is manager of the breast care center. She gave me some pink gift items for you.

To the Thoms: how do we handle FE if we get a different cabin assignment. I mean, does DCL sometime change or upgrade during check in procedures? Looking forward to living the "Dream" in 16 days

That is so kind of you Purdue Mouse! That just about makes me cry! I think I'm getting too emotional these days. I cried during the Dream christening ceremony too!!! Especially when they did the Mariner's prayer and Mickey, Jessie, Buzz and the crew bowed their heads and folded their hands. Bring on the Kleenex!

 

[dunbarfamily]

Here's a deep, dark secret....I very much dislike packing. I dislike it so much that I wake up in the middle of the night worrying about it. Isn't that nuts? So, who's organized and willing to help me?!? I'll love you forever.

We're gonig to be at Disney from Feb 5-10, then the cruise, then one more night at Disney, then flying home Monday. We're staying the first night at Port Orleans, then Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at BLT and wel'll have a washer/dryer in our room. After the cruise, we'll be at Pop for the one night.

We'll be gone for 10 days. Basically, we need an outfit for Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I can wash clothes once we get into BLT.

Here's what I'm thinking. Tell me what you think.

For the kids:
Three pairs of long pants
Three pairs of shorts
Three long sleeve t's
Three short sleeve t's
Two hoodies
One dressier outfit each for boys and girls (like kahkis for boys, dress for girls, in case they want to dine with us, though on the last cruise they stayed in kids clubs at their request)
Undies and socks

Does that sound like too much/too little? I just don't really know what to expect for weather at WDW or on the cruise. The weather this time of year swings so much. I'm guessing on long pants with t's during the day, and hoodies at night. I also worry about kids getting clothes stained, so I'll make sure all the pieces are mix and match. I'll have laundry available at BLT, so I will plan on washing there.

Maybe I should only bring two short outfits?? And four pairs of pants? Should I bring an extra shirt per kid just in case they spill or something?? Ooooorrrr, maybe I shouldn't. That way, if they spill and I don't have an extra shirt, it'll be a good excuse to buy them an extra at the parks, right? RIGHT?!?!

Ugh. I dislike this very much! I need help. I need an assistant that does my packing for me. I need people. I'd love to have people. "Oh yeah, my people will take care of that".

I only check one bag when we fly. Too cheap to check more!! The three older kdis each have a suitcase that they carry on the plane by themselves, and my husband, baby and I can fit our clothes in the checked suitcase.

Yikes. HELP!!!!!

Doing the happy dance! Only 11 days until we leave!!!

 

[claudiapenna]

Hey Claudiapenna,
Save a little extra room in your suitcase. I work in a hospital and my good friend is manager of the breast care center. She gave me some pink gift items for you.

To the Thoms: how do we handle FE if we get a different cabin assignment. I mean, does DCL sometime change or upgrade during check in procedures? Looking forward to living the "Dream" in 16 days

Hi Purdue Mouse;

I'm very happy with my pink gifts.
It's wonderfull know that I have friends too specials...
This is very important to me, celebrate with my family and my new friends!!!
Thanks for all...
kisses,
Claudia

 

[claudiapenna]

Here's a deep, dark secret....I very much dislike packing. I dislike it so much that I wake up in the middle of the night worrying about it. Isn't that nuts? So, who's organized and willing to help me?!? I'll love you forever.

We're gonig to be at Disney from Feb 5-10, then the cruise, then one more night at Disney, then flying home Monday. We're staying the first night at Port Orleans, then Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at BLT and wel'll have a washer/dryer in our room. After the cruise, we'll be at Pop for the one night.

We'll be gone for 10 days. Basically, we need an outfit for Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I can wash clothes once we get into BLT.

Here's what I'm thinking. Tell me what you think.

For the kids:
Three pairs of long pants
Three pairs of shorts
Three long sleeve t's
Three short sleeve t's
Two hoodies
One dressier outfit each for boys and girls (like kahkis for boys, dress for girls, in case they want to dine with us, though on the last cruise they stayed in kids clubs at their request)
Undies and socks

Does that sound like too much/too little? I just don't really know what to expect for weather at WDW or on the cruise. The weather this time of year swings so much. I'm guessing on long pants with t's during the day, and hoodies at night. I also worry about kids getting clothes stained, so I'll make sure all the pieces are mix and match. I'll have laundry available at BLT, so I will plan on washing there.

Maybe I should only bring two short outfits?? And four pairs of pants? Should I bring an extra shirt per kid just in case they spill or something?? Ooooorrrr, maybe I shouldn't. That way, if they spill and I don't have an extra shirt, it'll be a good excuse to buy them an extra at the parks, right? RIGHT?!?!

Ugh. I dislike this very much! I need help. I need an assistant that does my packing for me. I need people. I'd love to have people. "Oh yeah, my people will take care of that".

I only check one bag when we fly. Too cheap to check more!! The three older kdis each have a suitcase that they carry on the plane by themselves, and my husband, baby and I can fit our clothes in the checked suitcase.

Yikes. HELP!!!!!

Doing the happy dance! Only 11 days until we leave!!!

Hi dunbarfamily:

I think your suitcase it is allright!!!
A friend of mine says that she only leave at home with 3 changes of clothes because she buy a lot of them and go back to home with a extra suitcase...
kisses,
Claudia

 

[dunbarfamily]

Hi dunbarfamily:

I think your suitcase it is allright!!!
A friend of mine says that she only leave at home with 3 changes of clothes because she buy a lot of them and go back to home with a extra suitcase...
kisses,
Claudia

Thansk Claudia!

What day are you arriving in Florida?

 

[claudiapenna]

It's true, cabins could change. May be a good idea for FE families to meet prior to Sail Away Party....we need suggestions.

Hi everyone;

I think it's a good idea we arrange a meet point for all know each other prior to Sail Away Party.
I suggest a meet point at in front of the Donald's estatue at the atrium.
What do you think?

 

[claudiapenna]

Thansk Claudia!

What day are you arriving in Florida?

Hi dunbarfamily:

I will arriving at Florida at 02/07.
First I will stay at Boston with a friends.
Before the Dream I will stay at International Drive area to visit the Universal parks. And after the Dream I will stay at All Star Movies (02/13 to 02/18) and at the Animal Kingdom Lodge (02/18 to 02/21).
kisses,
Claudia

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Hello Brandy-

Packing for Florida this time of year is always challenging! We always overpack because you just never know (I also become OCD about checking Florida weather for days before we leave). I tell you what I pack, or I should say overpack!

I have my girls pack 10 outfits each:
2 long pants,
2 or 3 pairs of capris
5 or 6 shorts/skorts
10 - 12 short sleeve tops
light jacket
nice dress
nice skirt outfit
swim suit and cover-up
undies & socks x 10 and......
shoes - tennis shoes, flip flops, dress shoes & Keens

Okay, this may seem like a alot (my DH thinks so!) but remember 1) we will be in WDW for 8 days and then B2B - 7 nights total on the Dream. 2) the weather is sooo different not only day to day but also from WDW to ship and low to mid 70's is warm/hot for us Seattlites (this is the arguement I use with my DH).

The BEST traveling/packing advise I EVER got was in Family Fun magazine; they suggested taking each outfit and put it in a large gallon size ziplock, squeeze out the air, zip it up and label with child's name and I also wrote the item inside ex. Sammie, shorts or Kenzee Capris. The kids loved it, I loved it! This gives them independence as well as freeing up your time on the trip finding the matching pieces and convincing them that it was perfect! Also, it helped save space as each outfit was vacuum packed. This is the first year I won't be doing it because now that my girls are older, they want choices .

Good luck with your packing, hope this helped a little!

 

[sharoncla]

Hi Brandy,

I know it's not a pleasant thing to think about during a cruise but if you do under pack, there is a laundry room available to pop in a quick load and get some clean clothes. I've done that before in a pinch. I like packing as light as possible since I usually end up bringing home a lot of clothes that were not even worn.

See you in 2 weeks!
Sharon

 

[Purdue Mouse]

Hi everyone;

I think it's a good idea we arrange a meet point for all know each other prior to Sail Away Party.
I suggest a meet point at in front of the Donald's estatue at the atrium.
What do you think?

Sounds good to me. I'm not familiar with DCL yet, but I'm sure I won't be able to miss the statue.
We are arriving on the 9th, staying at an airport hotel and taking Ace transp. to cape canaveral late morning. After the cruise we will be going to Universal's Royal Pacific.
Don't forget a new pillow case for the kids - drop off in guest services for character signatures.

 

[dunbarfamily]

Hi Brandy,

I know it's not a pleasant thing to think about during a cruise but if you do under pack, there is a laundry room available to pop in a quick load and get some clean clothes. I've done that before in a pinch. I like packing as light as possible since I usually end up bringing home a lot of clothes that were not even worn.

See you in 2 weeks!
Sharon

Thanks Sharon. I just looked at a thread here on Dis and it looks like our rooms are RIGHT across from the laundry room on our floor! That's what we get for being in the "basement'. It drives my husband nuts when I say basement as we have an oceanview room!

I actually don't mind doing laundry on vacation. I do about 15 loads a week with sheets and all, so I'm used to it. I'd rather do laundry at Disney than at home any day!

Hello Brandy-

Packing for Florida this time of year is always challenging! We always overpack because you just never know (I also become OCD about checking Florida weather for days before we leave). I tell you what I pack, or I should say overpack!

I have my girls pack 10 outfits each:
2 long pants,
2 or 3 pairs of capris
5 or 6 shorts/skorts
10 - 12 short sleeve tops
light jacket
nice dress
nice skirt outfit
swim suit and cover-up
undies & socks x 10 and......
shoes - tennis shoes, flip flops, dress shoes & Keens

Okay, this may seem like a alot (my DH thinks so!) but remember 1) we will be in WDW for 8 days and then B2B - 7 nights total on the Dream. 2) the weather is sooo different not only day to day but also from WDW to ship and low to mid 70's is warm/hot for us Seattlites (this is the arguement I use with my DH).

The BEST traveling/packing advise I EVER got was in Family Fun magazine; they suggested taking each outfit and put it in a large gallon size ziplock, squeeze out the air, zip it up and label with child's name and I also wrote the item inside ex. Sammie, shorts or Kenzee Capris. The kids loved it, I loved it! This gives them independence as well as freeing up your time on the trip finding the matching pieces and convincing them that it was perfect! Also, it helped save space as each outfit was vacuum packed. This is the first year I won't be doing it because now that my girls are older, they want choices .

Good luck with your packing, hope this helped a little!

Denise-Thank you!! Oddly, we do this very thing when we go camping but it never occured to me to do it while traveling!! Sheesh!

I'm glad my kids are still young enough to wear what I lay out for them without question. I know the day is coming all too soon where that won't be the case. Thanks for sharing your packing list with me. At first I thought that is a ton of clothes, but then I realized you'll be gone for a long time. And yes, young ladies do need to have options! It might be a pink shirt day with white kahkis, or maybe a orange shirt with blue jean capris....choices, choices!!

Thanks again ladies!!

 

[dunbarfamily]

What is the rainforest room in the spa?? Does the Dream have one? I've always wondered when we've been on the Wonder, but didn't want to look stupid by asking!

 

[Purdue Mouse]

It's snowing in MO right now and all I can think about is a warm breeze in the Bahamas! Can't come soon enough!

Ahh yes! It is a good day when you are at Serenity Bay!

19 degrees (-7C) in Indiana. Brrrrrr....

Anyone else doing a dolphin encounter at Atlantis?

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

We are having freakishly warm weather, low 50's, it feels like spring, the kids were all out running around the cul-de-sac!

Holy cow, only 3 more days! We are just about done packing, just last minute bathroom stuff. Friday after work, the girls have ski lessons and then we have to get up about 3 AM Sat morning to get to the airport by 4.

I finished my FE's tonight, so excited to share!

We still haven't recieved our documents yet . The first set Disney sent never came, they sent new docs last week and they said we should have them by Tuesday, but no such luck. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

 

[claudiapenna]

We are having freakishly warm weather, low 50's, it feels like spring, the kids were all out running around the cul-de-sac!

Holy cow, only 3 more days! We are just about done packing, just last minute bathroom stuff. Friday after work, the girls have ski lessons and then we have to get up about 3 AM Sat morning to get to the airport by 4.

I finished my FE's tonight, so excited to share!

We still haven't recieved our documents yet . The first set Disney sent never came, they sent new docs last week and they said we should have them by Tuesday, but no such luck. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Hi everyone!

We still haven't recieved our documents yet too.
What we need to do?
Keep your fingers crossed for us too!

 

[Purdue Mouse]

We are having freakishly warm weather, low 50's, it feels like spring, the kids were all out running around the cul-de-sac!

Holy cow, only 3 more days! We are just about done packing, just last minute bathroom stuff. Friday after work, the girls have ski lessons and then we have to get up about 3 AM Sat morning to get to the airport by 4.

I finished my FE's tonight, so excited to share!

We still haven't recieved our documents yet . The first set Disney sent never came, they sent new docs last week and they said we should have them by Tuesday, but no such luck. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Have a safe and wonderful trip. We look forward to meeting you on the 10th.
We will be on deck 8 - Aft - by the elevators Unless we get a cabin reassignment.

 

[sharoncla]

Can't wait. Upgrade fairy paid me a visit last night. OceanView to Verandah!

 

[dunbarfamily]

We are having freakishly warm weather, low 50's, it feels like spring, the kids were all out running around the cul-de-sac!

Holy cow, only 3 more days! We are just about done packing, just last minute bathroom stuff. Friday after work, the girls have ski lessons and then we have to get up about 3 AM Sat morning to get to the airport by 4.

I finished my FE's tonight, so excited to share!

We still haven't recieved our documents yet . The first set Disney sent never came, they sent new docs last week and they said we should have them by Tuesday, but no such luck. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Hi everyone!

We still haven't recieved our documents yet too.
What we need to do?
Keep your fingers crossed for us too!

Good news ladies! I talked to my travel agent today. She said that DCL has been very, very slow mailing out cruise documents lately. She said there isn't anything in the documents that you HAVE to have. There are luggage tags in there, and a few forms, both of which are available at the port. So don't worry!!

That being said, she just got mine in the mail at her office today.

Can't wait. Upgrade fairy paid me a visit last night. OceanView to Verandah!

Yay!!!

Very cool! I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but I know the odds are not in my favor since we had to get connecting rooms. But here's to hoping for a little magic! The TA said she'd check today, and that I should also check when we arrive at the port. Reason #45 that I'm glad we're getting to the port early.