March 13, 2011 - DREAM

[kkruser]

The airport shuttle is ordered, and we should be leaving ONE WEEK from today!

 

[Louiepipbgeeco]

Just a word about the terrible trip reports, if you look most of these reports are from people who have almost never posted before. In one case the poster had almost the exact same poor experience two years before on the Magic. For the most part everyone that was on the same cruise did not experience the same problems. As we all know Disney has a way of dealing with lines so that you don't really feel like the wait is terrible, I would assume this has carried onto the Dream. The only crazy part seems to be embarkation because everyone wants to be on as early as possible, we are going to wait till just after 1 to go over to try to avoid waiting in the terminal for loading to start. When we were on the Wonder the terminal was quite busy early on and I can only imagine how crowded it gets with all those extra passengers. See you all soon!

Just wanted to give a shout out to you firegoofy>> I see you are a fellow Ontarion and firefighter also

 

[gmark2000]

1. You now have times that you can arrive at the port. Before it was just a free-for-all...now everyone has a half hour window they should arrive.

I only completed the online check-in today and it gave me a 1:00pm arrival time. I was concerned because our modus operandi is to usually arrive at 10:00am or so that I can get on board to purchase the tastings and reserve for Palo (if necessary). From what I've read, it's merely a crowd control suggestion and they are not checking or being vigilant about this arrival time.

 

[firegoofy]

Just wanted to give a shout out to you firegoofy>> I see you are a fellow Ontarion and firefighter also

Hey right back at ya! Yes I am just finishing my 20th year with Toronto Fire.

 

[Louiepipbgeeco]

Hey right back at ya! Yes I am just finishing my 20th year with Toronto Fire.

Cool Are you going to meet? My husband is a full time firefighter with the Chatham Kent fire department.

 

[firegoofy]

Cool Are you going to meet? My husband is a full time firefighter with the Chatham Kent fire department.

Yes we will be there, should be able to spot each other as my wife tells me all firefighters have the same look about them.

 

[mkmommy]

Clothes are packed, now just the dreaded electronic stuff that we can't live without.

Much easier packing summer stuff now when we do not need it.

Went to pick up maps at CAA today and the lady had just come back from Cape Canaveral and she talked to several people who were just off the Dream and they all said it is amazing. Can't wAit to see it.

 

[Louiepipbgeeco]

Yes we will be there, should be able to spot each other as my wife tells me all firefighters have the same look about them.

Great we will look forward to seeing you there.

 

[HappyontheLake]

I will be doing all my packing tomorrow (for 6 people -- UGH!). Finishing up the laundry tonight and tomorrow morning.

The only things that won't be packed are the toiletries, meds, electronics -- yes the 5 cell phones, 6 iPods, 3 iTouches, 1 iPad, 1 laptop, 1 MacBook, 2 point and shoot cameras, 1 DSLR ... whatever would we do without those? How many chargers will that take, and is that a suitcase in and of itself? Thank goodness JetBlue gives us 1 free checked bag per person, LOL.

DH will get back from India on Thursday and he has very sweetly emailed me his packing list, I emailed him a shopping list

I bought some 2 Gallon Ziplocs today for my 10 & 8 yo girls outfits and to preset disembarking clothes.

The kids have already been warned that they have to turn off the cell phones once onboard (they are allowed to take one picture to message to their friends) and then hand them over to me until we off the ship (I put them in the safe with mine which is also off).

TOO MUCH TO DO BUT I AM SO EXCITED!

 

[txsoccermom]

I will be doing all my packing tomorrow (for 6 people -- UGH!). Finishing up the laundry tonight and tomorrow morning.

The only things that won't be packed are the toiletries, meds, electronics -- yes the 5 cell phones, 6 iPods, 3 iTouches, 1 iPad, 1 laptop, 1 MacBook, 2 point and shoot cameras, 1 DSLR ... whatever would we do without those? How many chargers will that take, and is that a suitcase in and of itself? Thank goodness JetBlue gives us 1 free checked bag per person, LOL.

DH will get back from India on Thursday and he has very sweetly emailed me his packing list, I emailed him a shopping list

I bought some 2 Gallon Ziplocs today for my 10 & 8 yo girls outfits and to preset disembarking clothes.

The kids have already been warned that they have to turn off the cell phones once onboard (they are allowed to take one picture to message to their friends) and then hand them over to me until we off the ship (I put them in the safe with mine which is also off).

TOO MUCH TO DO BUT I AM SO EXCITED!

I truly admire your efficiency! I am still at Need to do laundry - that will prob be on Tues. DH and I are working thru Thurs, along with kids' sports practices and after school stuff, so I hate to say it looks like we will be packing Thurs nite! I still need to go shopping for myself and figure out when I can squeeze a pedi in Very worried about leaving our senior dog at the vets for our trip....I hope it doesn't do him in. I wouldn't forgive myself if it did - he's one of our family

Anyways, pack to Am going to try and finish FE gifts tomorrow. Never thought I would be this far behind at this point.... (silently excited though about the trip!)

 

[kkruser]

You guys are amazing. I told DH I would start to get things together Monday, and I thought I was early!

We are spending our fourth weekend helping our son and DIH clean, pack, paint, tile, etc. their house. A stager and photographer are coming Thursday morning back-to-back while the family is at work/school Thursday. The realtor will start showing the house Friday, as we all leave for Disney World. Hope the realtor sells it while we are gone, as he already has two "very interested" parties from the sign in the front yard!

DIL is hoping to finish the laundry tomorrow and pack tomorrow night, as she has NO time this week! I would be a nervous wreck with all that is going on in their house and getting ready for a trip???? I told her we needed to work in some spa time and relax on this trip.

 

[jenerra11]

Don't know how accurate a 10 day weather report is, but the weather is looking beautiful for our cruise days.

 

[jen-n-greg]

Hello Jen-n-Greg, I actually emailed them and this is the response they gave me. I have included the email address so you can contact them directly. I will diffidently take a copy of my email with me for proof.

All guests of Comfort Suites Paradise Island have full use of the Atlantis pool, slides and beach facilities and the new aqua venture park.

However we only allow a maximum of 4 persons per room. If you have more than four persons whether it is adults or children you would have to get two rooms.

We do provide a pre-check in anytime after 9am so that you can start you day over by the Atlantis. You would not have access to your room until 3pm the official check in time.

If I may be of any further assistance feel free to contact me.

Regards,

Gerrina Cunningham
Reservations Manager
Comfort Suites Paradise Island
gcunningham @ comfortsuitespi.com

Here is a quote from their website "The Comfort Suites® Paradise Island is located adjacent to the Atlantis Paradise Island and guests of the hotel can enjoy full use of all their facilities, including swimming pools, private beach, magnificent waterscapes, Lazy River Ride, water slides, health spa, tennis, and Kids Camp. Guests also have full signing privileges at Atlantis' restaurants and lounges."

Thanks for the info..... I have been so busy I didnt see this until today - I ended up doing the excursion thru Disney along with the shallow water dolphin thing - very expensive!! Going to sit down and see if I can rework it tonight. We leave on Wed at 6 am - and we are expecting snow Spent the day at MOA yesterday and everyone is all set w/ clothes- except me -figures, lol. So lots to do the next couple days - hope I can get it all done

 

[HappyontheLake]

I truly admire your efficiency! I am still at Need to do laundry - that will prob be on Tues. DH and I are working thru Thurs, along with kids' sports practices and after school stuff, so I hate to say it looks like we will be packing Thurs nite! I still need to go shopping for myself and figure out when I can squeeze a pedi in Very worried about leaving our senior dog at the vets for our trip....I hope it doesn't do him in. I wouldn't forgive myself if it did - he's one of our family

Anyways, pack to Am going to try and finish FE gifts tomorrow. Never thought I would be this far behind at this point.... (silently excited though about the trip!)

It's not being efficient, it is being a survivalist. I have contractors at my house Monday and Tuesday, a &*^$^&% root canal on Wednesday morning and have to leave Thursday open just in case the dentist needs extra time (please God no) and there are my two personal trainer sessions Tuesday at 2pm and Friday at 10am (yes I am insane but Mommy must be good to herself so I can have extra grown up drinks ) and a doctor appointment Tuesday 430 , two physical therapy appointments, and two personal training appointments for kids, dance lessons, horseback riding lessons, etc. And I need to refill Epi Pens (putting that in the calendar to call that in) Yeah I don't have time after tonight -- because did you notice ... my husband is in INDIA! Yes, halfway around the world having nice dinners, a hot stone massage today, and working his a$$ off to pay for this very nice vacation.

And thanks for reminder that I HAVE to squeeze in the mani pedi (I highly recommend the gel/shellac mani if you can find it -- it lasts and survives!).

 

[Tx<3sDisney]

We are pretty much packed and ready to go aside from the toiletries and stuff!! We are leaving Thursday, and I am so ready to GO!!!

 

[jenerra11]

It's not being efficient, it is being a survivalist. I have contractors at my house Monday and Tuesday, a &*^$^&% root canal on Wednesday morning and have to leave Thursday open just in case the dentist needs extra time (please God no) and there are my two personal trainer sessions Tuesday at 2pm and Friday at 10am (yes I am insane but Mommy must be good to herself so I can have extra grown up drinks ) and a doctor appointment Tuesday 430 , two physical therapy appointments, and two personal training appointments for kids, dance lessons, horseback riding lessons, etc. And I need to refill Epi Pens (putting that in the calendar to call that in) Yeah I don't have time after tonight -- because did you notice ... my husband is in INDIA! Yes, halfway around the world having nice dinners, a hot stone massage today, and working his a$$ off to pay for this very nice vacation.

And thanks for reminder that I HAVE to squeeze in the mani pedi (I highly recommend the gel/shellac mani if you can find it -- it lasts and survives!).

I just got the shellac mani and it looks wonderful. The lady said that it could last up to 2 weeks. Thanks for the info.

 

[out4funorlando]

So I have been keeping up on the weather for everyone...
From now until Sunday - Highs in UPPER 70s
40 % Chance of rain on Thursday Only.
Mostly Sunny the Rest of the Week



See ya all on Sunday @ 3:15 next to the AquaDuck

 

[Spiffie]

Has anyone else heard that showtimes on the Dream have changed? It is my understanding that there are only 2 shows - 6:15 and 8:30. I have paperwork that says my show is 7:00. Wonder what will happen to me now?

 

[Tx<3sDisney]

We are for the 7pm show time as well, but I'm really not that worried about it. I have read so much stuff on these boards, it is not worth stressing about. We are showing up with a good attitude ready to have a GREAT vacation, even if things aren't perfect. I have heard they are making adjustments, I figure they will work it out. I will find out on Sunday what's going to happen, and adjust our schedule if necessary..

 

[firegoofy]

Has anyone else heard that showtimes on the Dream have changed? It is my understanding that there are only 2 shows - 6:15 and 8:30. I have paperwork that says my show is 7:00. Wonder what will happen to me now?

It is my understanding that the three broadway style shows have the three different show times and that the other night there is a cabaret style show (magician or comedian) that just has two showings.