March 13, 2011 - DREAM

[CBEB]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I just learned that Krista will not be coming after all (she's sailing the following week instead due to the school calendar changing spring break on her), but I'm glad to know I'll have other "imaginary friends" on board. I don't work for Southern Company, just a small medical/wellness publisher.

CBEB, did you get to go into the parks during your business trip? I just had a work trip last month and had a day to myself to do MK and DHS. I always feel a little guilty when I go without my family, but I get over that quickly!

I did get to see the fireworks at Epcot one night - a CM got us in the back gate! Unfortunately, no time for much else!

 

[ksoehrlein]

Cool that you got to see fireworks, at least, CBEB. Sorry you were too busy with work stuff to get any more play time, though.

DH, kids and I all sat down tonight and watched the planning DVD again (which doesn't quite give enough info for 2011 but is still cute anyway). I think we've come to a decision: we're 99% certain we're staying with the Dream! We are all very excited about the new ship and getting to see the improvements to Castaway Cay. I just wish it was for 7 nights instead of 4, but we'll tack on some time at WDW to extend the vacation a bit before the dreaded return to Realityland.

-Kim

 

[MACfamily4]

Well friends, the KSF was too good a deal for us to pass up. We're changing our cruise to the Wonder Mexican Riviera. The cruise itself is less money, we live right in the middle of the country so travel is a wash, it's seven days (I've longed for a seven day cruise), and we'll be on the Dream in July - it was a no-brainer for our family. I'll look for your reports when you return. Have a wonderful cruise!!

 

[jenerra11]

Sorry you are leaving us MF4....We were thinking about changing over too, but this is our first cruise and we have to see cast away cay. I don't think the Mexican cruise goes the Cast away cay. Maybe in September, the Dream will offer a KSF promotion .

 

[tidefan]

Cool that you got to see fireworks, at least, CBEB. Sorry you were too busy with work stuff to get any more play time, though.

DH, kids and I all sat down tonight and watched the planning DVD again (which doesn't quite give enough info for 2011 but is still cute anyway). I think we've come to a decision: we're 99% certain we're staying with the Dream! We are all very excited about the new ship and getting to see the improvements to Castaway Cay. I just wish it was for 7 nights instead of 4, but we'll tack on some time at WDW to extend the vacation a bit before the dreaded return to Realityland.

-Kim

Welcome aboard Kim from a fellow Alabamian!

Funny, I live right by where you work (off 280 between Inverness and Chelsea), but I work near where you live (well, close, I work in Riverchase). Also, Mrs. Tidefan also ran the Princess Half this year and is doing the DL half in September to get her Coast-to-Coast medal.

If you miss the 7-day, you can just do the B2B with us. We booked with DVC points/Cash combo, so we are a bit tied in to this cruise, but we wouldn't have switched. Mexican Riviera is OK for one cruise (we went in 05), but the only port we really loved was Cabo San Lucas (we'd go there again in a heartbeat). Also, we can drive to Port Canaveral, so take that into consideration as well...

 

[ksoehrlein]

Too funny, tidefan. Maybe we should just switch houses and minimize both our commutes?

Mrs Tidefan is going to LOVE her Coast to Coast medal. I earned one last year and it's my absolute favorite. Does she train with a group? I'm with Team in Training and she's welcome to join us for a training run or two to see what we're all about. PM me for details.

That reminds me: I did the Castaway Cay 5K when we were on the Wonder last March, and it's a great way to see a lot of the island before everyone else is allowed off the ship. I really hope the Dream will offer it. If they do, does anyone else want to do it with me as a mini meet?

A B2B cruise is super-tempting, but just a little rich for my blood. We are in major "points debt" with DVC (I think we have only 7 points left in our 2011 use year), so a cash/points combo won't work for us!

 

[Spiffie]

Too funny, tidefan. Maybe we should just switch houses and minimize both our commutes?

Mrs Tidefan is going to LOVE her Coast to Coast medal. I earned one last year and it's my absolute favorite. Does she train with a group? I'm with Team in Training and she's welcome to join us for a training run or two to see what we're all about. PM me for details.

That reminds me: I did the Castaway Cay 5K when we were on the Wonder last March, and it's a great way to see a lot of the island before everyone else is allowed off the ship. I really hope the Dream will offer it. If they do, does anyone else want to do it with me as a mini meet?

A B2B cruise is super-tempting, but just a little rich for my blood. We are in major "points debt" with DVC (I think we have only 7 points left in our 2011 use year), so a cash/points combo won't work for us!

I didn't know anything about the Castaway Cay 5K until I saw people running it. I would love to run, but how do I find out about it?

 

[ksoehrlein]

It will be in the Navigator. Last March, it was a tiny little blurb, so you may need to keep a sharp eye out. Assuming that it is offered on the Dream, of course.

 

[princessCKL]

Just back from the Wonder Double Dip yesterday, and I am booking this trip for myself and DH. This will be my third cruise. Love, love, love Disney Cruise Line.

 

[Louiepipbgeeco]

We are hoping to do this from spring break, said I would not do a 4 day cruise again, but I want to go on the Dream, and we have to do something for spring break
There are some good rates on Delta , Detroit to Daytona Beach(Aprox $225) , or Tampa. Budget.ca had 1 way rentals staring at $19. using the Walmart code which I think is w810011

HTH

Thanks mkmommy
I have considered nearby airports other than MCO> I have put my airline search obsession on hold while I am crazy busy wrapping up the school year. But as soon as I return from DISNEY I will be stalking travel sites again. I so do not want to drive but may have to .

 

[princessCKL]

Hubby and I are officially booked on this cruise.

 

[CarlonsofVeroBeach]

Just got off of the Double Dip cruise this morning. We had a blast! Booked our spring break cruise while we were on board! This will be our 7th cruise.

We had one of the largest groups ever doing the whole Fish Extender thing! It was a blast - everyone is getting so clever with their gifts! I am going to have to "up my game".

Please count us in for the Fish Extenders for the March 13 cruise as well. We have a category 4D - will post cabin number shortly.

DD 10
DS 6

The CarlonsofVeroBeach

 

[ksoehrlein]

Welcome aboard, Princess and Carlons! We might need someone else to step up and organize the Fish Extenders since our original poster is no longer on this cruise. Any volunteers?

 

[txsoccermom]

Pls count us in.....2A, G(9), B(6)

Know our cabin #, but will wait until time gets closer in case something happens. Since we're new to this FE thing (!), can you pls tell me (1) do we bring enough of things for everyone, (2) do we attach our family name to it, (3) what types of things do people bring to swap (homemade only, or anything?), (4) anything else we should know about this?!?!?! I was planning on making a FE for us - will see how that goes

Also, what's us with the magnets? Do we bring those, buy them, etc? SO many things to learn about Disney cruises!

Very excited, except I'm bummed to think how long the lines will be at the Aquaduck

Thanks!

 

[txsoccermom]

How are ya'll passing the time?? I'm going nuts, keeping this a secret from the family - NO ONE, not even DH, knows I'm trying to hold out until at least Christmas, to surprise them then. Figure my DD (9) can help me make FE gifts and I can do a Disney countdown chain with the kids I got for our trip to WDW last year. But wow, time is creeping by....

 

[CBEB]

How are ya'll passing the time?? I'm going nuts, keeping this a secret from the family - NO ONE, not even DH, knows I'm trying to hold out until at least Christmas, to surprise them then. Figure my DD (9) can help me make FE gifts and I can do a Disney countdown chain with the kids I got for our trip to WDW last year. But wow, time is creeping by....

Can't believe you're able to keep this a secret - wow! But what a great Christmas present for your family!

We were passing the time by searching for every tidbit of new info we could possibly find on the Dream. Then my DD's band director sent an email that the kids are going on band trip over part of spring break! Argghhhh! Even DD who absolutely loves band is upset at the possibility of missing this cruise! I talked to the band director - if they leave DFW on Thursday we may be able to keep this cruise. Won't know for sure until after school starts.

Pixie dust please!

 

[txsoccermom]

That's what I'm doing too - on the internet, day in and day out, searching for info on DCL and the Dream! Plus, searching for ideas for the FEs - might have to "borrow" some of the other DISers work

Hope you can make the cruise! We're practically neighbors.....we live in Flower Mound

Back to "dreamin' about the Dream!"

 

[jenerra11]

Yes!!...!1st room paid for, now on to the next room. I can't wait until we cruise.!!

 

[txsoccermom]

I will gladly volunteer my time to get the FE list together for this group since the original poster has moved to a different cruise.......unless someone else has already volunteered?!?!

 

[txsoccermom]

March 13, 2011 Dream

WELCOME ABOARD, EVERYONE!

As some of you know, the original poster "jumped ship" and is now on another meet list So, here's an updated FE list. If you would like to participate, let us know in your post. We'll add stateroom numbers closer to the time.

**FE LIST WILL CLOSE 4 WKS PRIOR TO SAILING (Feb. 13th)....to allow everyone to finalize their FE gifts. Please read post #191 on page 13 for additional info!

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Ao2A0wF3tH6VdFRGc0FVQkxiYlBaemQ4Ykt3NDNOTlE&hl=en&authkey=CP-V8ZwD

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Pls let me know if any of the information is incorrect! I need to know ASAP if you are still interested in the FE exchange and/or the DISMeet and to provide me with the information so I can update the spreadsheet. If you do not forward your stateroom # to me (as an act of confirmation for the FE exchange and/or DISMeet by Feb 13th, you will be removed from the list. If you have no stateroom #, simply write "GTY".

I will update the list accordingly. Seems like alot of our children are around the same age, so that should be lot of fun for them to meet people too!! My goal is to keep this a total surprise from the family until the morning of - wish me luck! (goal has now changed to keeping it a secret until at least Jan 1 2011!)

DISmeet....as time gets closer, I will see if this is something you all want to do and we can get it organized too.