February 9, 2012 3 Night Bahamian Dream Cruise

[wink13]

cruise lines are required to submit the ships manifest to homeland security some days prior to sailing. DCL could have a cut off date to accommodate this requirement.

The 5th was still showing as available.

 

[brackjr]

Packing this weekend!

 

[KAA1972]

Just finished my FE's!! Finally getting excited for the cruise!

 

[MISSREBECCA76]

Sooo, I got our FE in the mail today, and I think I really overestimated the size of these things. Having never really seen one in person, I went off the pics and I thought the pockets were bigger than they are. Whoops! If something I have to put in the pocket is too big- does anyone have any suggestions? Otherwise it looks like I will be doing an FE round everyday instead of just once. With a small group it should be fine I guess- thank goodness we don't have a group of 50 or I would be very much out of luck!

 

[usabeangirl]

Hello all, joining the cruise and thankful to finally find the DIS board. Haven't looked into the abbreviations yet so it is me, my hubby and my son-11. Very excited and hope to meet you!

 

[wink13]

Hello all, joining the cruise and thankful to finally find the DIS board. Haven't looked into the abbreviations yet so it is me, my hubby and my son-11. Very excited and hope to meet you!

WELCOME to the Disboards and the cruise.

We have a 12 year DS (Disney Son) that will be on the cruise. Hopefully we can get together and introduce them.

 

[carouselkr]

Not sure why I think I need so many clothes for a 3-night cruise...

Kathy
(who doesn't know how to make a signature w/ cute pix etc)

 

[usabeangirl]

Sounds great! So should I sign up for anything aside from getting on the FE list?

 

[Silverfox97]

Sounds great! So should I sign up for anything aside from getting on the FE list?

Unfortunately, it's too late to get on the FE list with the cruise being 4 days away. Many of the people have already left for pre-cruise stays.

You will have fun regardless!!

 

[usabeangirl]

@ wink13 hope we can put our DSs' together. We are in 6550, will be decorating the door just a little, hope you leave a note on how to meet up with your DS. Also if you hear of the meet could you drop us a note also. Thanks and looking forward to it all! We head down the day before to check out Bay Lake Towers, so hopefully that will start us off right!

 

[brackjr]

Bad news from side. My MIL was put in ICU on a ventilator last night. She lives in NC so my DW has left to be with her. The prognosis does not look good and we probably will miss this cruise! I'll know more once my DW arrives there.

 

[travelbug24]

Bad news from side. My MIL was put in ICU on a ventilator last night. She lives in NC so my DW has left to be with her. The prognosis does not look good and we probably will miss this cruise! I'll know more once my DW arrives there.

Oh No, so sorry to hear about your MIL. Since I don't know the circumstances, I wish you strength to get through this.

 

[mommy2tati]

Bad news from side. My MIL was put in ICU on a ventilator last night. She lives in NC so my DW has left to be with her. The prognosis does not look good and we probably will miss this cruise! I'll know more once my DW arrives there.

So sorry to hear about your MIL. I will keep your family in my prayers.

 

[Silverfox97]

Bad news from side. My MIL was put in ICU on a ventilator last night. She lives in NC so my DW has left to be with her. The prognosis does not look good and we probably will miss this cruise! I'll know more once my DW arrives there.

Oh no Brack - so sorry to hear this. Good luck!

 

[usabeangirl]

@brackr We will be thinking of you and your wife. So sorry to hear this.

 

[brackjr]

Thanks for kind words of support. My MIL is still in ICU and on the ventilator but has made some progress during the night. My DW stayed in the room with her all night. The doctors have cut back on the ventilator to the lowest setting now and hope to remove it soon. They are saying if she pulls through that she will need to spend significant time in a rehab facility.

We still haven't made the final decision on the cruise yet but will certainly have to do this by tomorrow. If we decide to go it will be without my DW but she is where she needs to be. I'll be sure to let you all know.

Again thanks for the encouragement.

 

[usabeangirl]

Hello Wink 13, I got your message and will be leaving you a note, we are boarding late, so if you share with your DS, pass along our schedule!! I hate it when time won't pass quickly enough! I can't PM yet or I would have!

 

[wink13]

Hello Wink 13, I got your message and will be leaving you a note, we are boarding late, so if you share with your DS, pass along our schedule!! I hate it when time won't pass quickly enough! I can't PM yet or I would have!

We'll look forward to it!

 

[carouselkr]

Well, I have managed to pack w/ only *6* pairs of shoes for a 3-night cruise!! Packing checklist:
3 dinners: 1st night - can wear daytime clothes or change if suitcases arrive
2nd night - pirate or dress for dinner & change for pirate party
3rd night - cocktail dress b/c it is fun to dress up!
3 days = 3 swimsuits (hate to put a wet one back on) + coverup (I won't walk around deck in a swimsuit!)
long pants & hoodie in case chilly at night
PJ and changes of undies & personal gear (shampoo, etc)
Casual Disney shirts w/ capris to wear when not at pool (i.e., if decide to go to a sit-down breakfast or lunch)
Sunscreen, sunglasses, kindle, iPod shuffle + chargers/powerstrip for electronics
Disney Jewelry collection (mostly earrings)
Passport, credit card, cruise forms (be sure to sign them!)
**anyone who is parking in the garage: you can drop off your party and bags in the check-in area, and your family can check the driver in upstairs as long as they have your passport, while you park the car (allows you to get in line w/o waiting for the driver).

See you all on board!

 

[carouselkr]

Well, I have managed to pack w/ only *6* pairs of shoes for a 3-night cruise!! Packing checklist:
3 dinners: 1st night - can wear daytime clothes or change if suitcases arrive
2nd night - pirate or dress for dinner & change for pirate party
3rd night - cocktail dress b/c it is fun to dress up!
3 days = 3 swimsuits (hate to put a wet one back on) + coverup (I won't walk around deck in a swimsuit!)
long pants & hoodie in case chilly at night
PJ and changes of undies & personal gear (shampoo, etc)
Casual Disney shirts w/ capris to wear when not at pool (i.e., if decide to go to a sit-down breakfast or lunch)
Sunscreen, sunglasses, kindle, iPod shuffle + chargers/powerstrip for electronics
Disney Jewelry collection (mostly earrings)
Passport, credit card, cruise forms (be sure to sign them!)
**anyone who is parking in the garage: you can drop off your party and bags in the check-in area, and your family can check the driver in upstairs as long as they have your passport, while you park the car (allows you to get in line w/o waiting for the driver).

See you all on board!