July 5th Dream

[RDS912]

we will be joining you too... my dd(13 almost 14) and ds (7)....counting down the days...all paid off and ready to book starting 3/7!

I noticed you are also staying at Kidani Village, We are in concierge on the ship, and also staying at Kidani Village for a week prior to the cruise. Myself, Wife and 3 kids DD 12, DS 8, DD 5

 

[CodyBoy]

does anyone know if the walking/kayak tour is in the "ocean" or just the mangroves? (the one offered on Castaway Cay)

oh and i noticed when i reserved they didnt charge me, so do they just bill me on the ship for excursions, we havent cruised Disney since 2005, so I dont remember.

thanks!!

 

[Dylcal]

I have a question about what people usually wear, during the day... are most women in sundresses , skirts or is it more casual?

I wear shorts and a tank top or my bathing suit and a cover up. I usually have lunch in my bathing suit and the cover up -- perfectly acceptable!!!

I like to dress for dinner (nice dresses -- don't get to do this much at home!) but I seem to be in the minority here, except for formal nights as the folks I dine with are usually in capris, pants and sometimes shorts! Disney's mo is they want you to relax, have fun, spend money, and come back and spend more so whatever you are comfortable in!!

As for the question on the excursions, they will appear on your shipboard account -- that way if something changes or it the excursion is canceled they dont' have to deal with rebates, etc. I once had them cancel an excursion due to weather and the refund was just applied to the bill so the new balance reflected the change! Much cleaner that wayl

Sheryl

 

[luvavacation]

Sea days, it is usually swimsuit and cover-up, Nassau day will be shorts and tank top. The bat wings, they will be a flapping, and I won't care 'cause I will never see those people again!

There are usually bathrooms around the pool areas, so you can change there, but I believe most people just change in their rooms. Some will wear their suits under their clothing when boarding, then just strip at the pool and hop in before the crowds arrive.

The shows will just be something comfy and a sweater, because the theater (and restaurants) were always cold on the Magic and Wonder, so I am assuming the same for the Dream. Don't forget to pack a sweater!

Dylcal, I will join you in dressing up for dinner! It is one of the highlights for me on a cruise! And not only because I get to dress up in a dress, but I can break out my high heels. I LOVE high heels, though I am only 5' tall so that might have something to do with it!

The terrible thing is that I will see a pair of heels at the store, and have to buy them, even though I may not wear them for a few years. Then when cruise time comes, I am trying to match up my dresses with my heels, and yes, I might just bring 5 sets of heels since I can't ever make up my mind. Drives DH crazy! He calls me Imelda.

DH however, hates dressing up, so he really enjoys Pirate Night when he can just wear jeans to dinner. He wears jeans everyday, I would think he would like to wear something nice once in awhile, but no. He also wanted to wear jeans to our wedding, but that was not happening!

Wow, I sure do go off an a tangent! Be prepared everyone, for I can talk for hours nonstop!

 

[Tequilamamacita]

So pirate night is anything goes?? as far as dress?

I think I am going to dress up most nights because its my only chance to do that! And inspite of being 5'10" Im wearing heels!!

 

[stitchy626]

Add us to the dress up list. My DD wants to have a formal night every night so she can wear her homecoming and winter ball dresses again. I said go for it. I have bought one dress so far and am searching for more. I'm looking forward to being totally casual in the day and dressy at night. It's the best of both worlds. Plus as the week goes on I don't think I'll want anything tight around my waist so dresses are perfect

Thanks for the tip on the sweater for dinner and shows. I never would have thought of that.

 

[luvavacation]

May I please scream?

So I have mentioned before that my elderly mom, who has Alzheimer's, lives with me and I take care of her. Also mentioned that I am looking for someone to stay here and care for her while we are gone on this trip (that isn't going so well, since she dislikes everyone I have her meet, but that is not why I scream now).

My mom also has arthritis, and her knees have been bothering her. 5 years ago, she had a hip replacement. Since this is a meet thread, I won't bore you with the ugly details (so this may be a disjointed and nonsensical post, sorry), but I will just say that she has always needed to be the center of attention in her children's lives, and has never liked it when I take a trip with my family.

She has finally, after years of of being told to do this, agreed to a knee replacement. What prompted her to agree now? Well, the dr. won't be able to do the surgery until end of June, then she will be in hospital for 4 days, then to a rehab facility for 3 weeks. As soon as he said "end of June", and I asked if there were any other weeks as I was supposed to be going out of town, my mom told him to schedule it. She figures I can reschedule for a few weeks later.

I am beside myself with anger! We have trip insurance, but it won't cover this because it is a pre-existing condition. I have to be here for her when she has surgery, because I have legal guardianship and power of everything (she was declared legally and mentally incompetent last August). I have two brothers in Hungary, but they won't come. I have a brother in Atlanta, but he is an idiot and just makes things worse.

We are supposed to go back to the dr. end of April to sign papers and get a confirmed surgery date. I am praying furiously that a day that works better with my schedule is available. Yes, I know that is awfully selfish of me, and I don't wish for her to suffer anymore, but I need this vacation! And I don't want my daughters to feel negatively towards my mom, either, because this vacation that they have been looking forward to for years is cancelled.

I suppose, if worse comes to worse, I send my husband with the girls and fish extender stuff and I stay home to care for my mom. At least there is that.

Until the end of April, however, I am going to keep planning my trip and assume that I am going. I have fish exchange gifts to put together, shopping to do, etc., etc. I will continue to "talk" to all of you because nothing is set in stone yet, and with all the praying I am going to do, I figure God has to make it all work out, right? Even if I am being selfish.

Ok, back to the fun. If someone wants to come and drown me in Mojito or Mudslide, I am good with that. The front door is open!

 

[♥sassy♥tink♥]

78 days!!

 

[jsolar]

The time has flown by so fast!!

Does anyone know if the show times have been changed? First we were told we had early dining and early show. Now we have early dining and the 8:30 show.

Did they change the multiple show times?

 

[Tequilamamacita]

Luvavacation... hang in there... hopefully the dates can be moved for the surgery because it is elective....

 

[lisa702]

We are sailing too! DD11 Skylar and I( Lisa 46) . DH is staying home. DD and I did a girls only cruise last summer and had the best time together so we have decided to make it a tradition! We did a 3 day in March on the Dream, DH DD and I. It went by too quick! Looking forward to relaxing on a 5 day!

 

[Dylcal]

Luvavacation -- so sorry to hear about your situation! Since you are legally responsible for everything, can't you call the doctor and look into rescheduling? Tell your Mom that the doctor called and said the original date was no good for him! You are not being selfish as you need the vacation! A camer relaxed you will probably be better able to deal with your Mother's situation.
Sheryl

 

[CodyBoy]

Luvavacation -- so sorry to hear about your situation! Since you are legally responsible for everything, can't you call the doctor and look into rescheduling? Tell your Mom that the doctor called and said the original date was no good for him! You are not being selfish as you need the vacation! A camer relaxed you will probably be better able to deal with your Mother's situation.
Sheryl

i agree Sheryl, if she has power of attorny, she should be able to change the date. Explain to the doctor your situation and maybe they will be understanding. OR change it to after the cruise.

I'll pray for you in the meantime! God does still work miricles!

 

[Dylcal]

i agree Sheryl, if she has power of attorny, she should be able to change the date. Explain to the doctor your situation and maybe they will be understanding. OR change it to after the cruise.

I'll pray for you in the meantime! God does still work miricles!

Amen! I am praying for you as well!

 

[luvavacation]

Thanks for the kind words and support, everyone! And Dylcal, I might just do that if the dates don't work out well!

I meet with the Dr. next week Wednesday to sign papers for surgery and set a date. Hopefully he will work with me and my schedule, and certainly sooner rather than later would be better so my mom isn't in pain anymore. Good to know you all don't think I am a completely selfish person for wanting to escape from here so badly and putting my wants first! Darn, this European daughter guilt is tremendous!

Or my mom continues to change her mind - yesterday she was surprised when she was complaing about her pain and I said we see the dr. next week for a date. She said she doesn't want surgery, didn't remember that the week before she had said she wanted it. Oh well, the joys of caring for someone with Alzheimer's. I just keep reminding myself she can't help being forgetful, and I must remain calm and patient.

But oh my gosh, get me on that ship and I am letting loose! There will be whooping and hollering and dancing, and that is just in the parking lot! Wait until I get me a Mojito and then look out, the party girl is freed!

Welcome Lisa702! So you were on the Dream before and are coming back? Good to know someone liked it well enough to return! It seems I have read a lot of complaints from service that wasn't up to par to crowds, etc. Hopefully everything is all worked out by the time we sail in July.

And in 11 weeks, I am picking up the rental van and will be attempting to figure out how to load everything in it. In two weeks, I will be down to single digit weeks! Hey, its the little things in life, like single digits, that can make me happy.

And 6 weeks until I get to see my daughter in Florida again! I just ordered an Easter ham and all the fixings to be sent to her so she won't be too melancholy about missing the family Easter meal. Have to say though, the Spring internship is so much better than the Fall - you only really miss one major holiday, with Fall you miss Thanksgiving and Christmas (just keep that in mind if any of you have children that wish to do the Professional Internships)! Gotta look on the bright side!

Hey, is anyone here dressing up for Pirate Night? Or will I be the only "adult" in our group looking like a Pirate Wench?

 

[Princess Bette]

Hi everyone! I have been out of town a few days and just returned yesterday. Wow - 76 days and counting! Good luck to those who can soon start booking excursions, dining, etc.! Don't forget to start your online check-in so you can choose which time you want to arrive at the port.
Jsolar - I read that they have changed the number of shows from 3 to 2 - can't remember the exact times though. I won't be surprised if it doesn't change again before we sail! It seems Disney has been busy trying to work out some of the kinks - I say keep working and get them fixed before July!
Luvavacation - so sorry about what you are dealing with right now. It is hard when your parents are aging and have difficulties. I lost both my parents to cancer - my dad when I was 29 and my mom 2 weeks before my son was born. I know some days it seems you will not make it, but you will. Stay strong and keep your eye on the cruise!!!!! We, or least my DS and I plan on dressing up for pirate night. I have been working on my costume - hoping to not have to invest much $$ in it and use some things I already have from our last cruise!
Welcome to our newest cruise mates! Does anyone here have a GTY room? If so, have you received a room # yet. I know it's really early for that, but I keep checking our ressie, but no such luck yet. I am more curious than anything. I am satisfied with our room cat of 8C, but wouldn't turn down a suite if they tried to give me one!!! Since it appears that our cruise is still sold out, it's doubtful that will happen! I also check for available brunch and high tea ressies at least once a day....waiting patiently for someone to cancel!
Everyone have a good week and a blessed Easter.

 

[carlamouse]

For those who are still on the fence or just procrastinating, final cruise payments are due April 21, 2011. I'm sure most of us Disers already know this, and probably paid months ago... Personally, I just wanted to pay it off as late as possible so that my 6-month 0% interest (Disney Visa) clock starts as late as possible.

 

[Tequilamamacita]

HI everyone! I just bought my cruise wardrobe... new linen pants in white and sand and a pretty black dress for the dinner at Remy!! Yahoo!

 

[Princess Bette]

HI everyone! I just bought my cruise wardrobe... new linen pants in white and sand and a pretty black dress for the dinner at Remy!! Yahoo!

Yay!!

 

[stitchy626]

HI everyone! I just bought my cruise wardrobe... new linen pants in white and sand and a pretty black dress for the dinner at Remy!! Yahoo!

Yay you Yesterday I bought a bathing suit and that just made my day go downhill fast. Ugh now I remember why I haven't bought one in about 4 years, that was 30 pounds ago. Oh well I can't swim with the dolphins in my sweats now can I? So at least some good use will come out of it. I also got a couple of dresses and a coverup (you're welcome )

I am so excited that in less than two hours I can book my excursions, if there is anything left. I thought this day would never come. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I get at least one that my DD wants otherwise I'll be checking obsessively everyday for someone to cancel.