March 22, 2012 Dream SSMC Reunion AKA "It's all Gary's Fault" Cruise

[msgrumpy]

good by

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Does anyone know how many days in advance can you make reservations, at the parks. I don't see a calander on WDW for October yet. Am I missing it?

Dianne - You are not missing it I keep looking to and it is not there.

 

[wltdsnyfan]

I will make some BBQ

woo woo did I get it

Congrats Michael and Dianne on the and

Hello everyone.!

 

[djstweety]

Thanks Flo, I thought it would be out by now...

In case you are wondering, its Chicken for dinner, green bean casserole and nice fresh radishes,

 

[WDWLVR]

Congrats to Michael on the

Congrats to Dianne on the

Dianne - congrats to on the weight loss. That is wonderful. I really need to get active again. Starting slowly now that the weather is nicer. Hoping to go back to lunch time walks and some time on the treadmill or with the WII.

Michael - glad you survived that tough month. Here's hoping to something new soon and hopefully with better hours.

 

[WDWLVR]

Flo have you been chatting with your new cruise group? What kind of bunch is it?

We've been doing lots of planning today for Alaska. Our cruise group is really quiet but I'm ok with that. This trip is just for us. We are linked for dinner with a fellow DISer and her family we sailed with back in 2004.

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Thanks Flo, I thought it would be out by now...

In case you are wondering, its Chicken for dinner, green bean casserole and nice fresh radishes,

Dianne - After I said that I went on line and I was able to make dinning res at the Italian rest in Epcot. So that part is working. I just wish the tickes would come out for the Hallowen party.

Dinner sounds good. We are having hamburger helper.

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Flo have you been chatting with your new cruise group? What kind of bunch is it?

We've been doing lots of planning today for Alaska. Our cruise group is really quiet but I'm ok with that. This trip is just for us. We are linked for dinner with a fellow DISer and her family we sailed with back in 2004.

Hi mary!

How about the weather we had here today? Talke about hot but that is ok.

I have looked at the thread but I have not even joined. They are a quiet bunch to. i may just sit this one out.

Hope all is well with you guys. and thanks for asking.

 

[djstweety]

Dianne - After I said that I went on line and I was able to make dinning res at the Italian rest in Epcot. So that part is working. I just wish the tickes would come out for the Hallowen party.

Dinner sounds good. We are having hamburger helper.

Flo, I have forgot, your traveling a week before me right? we arrive on the 16th.

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Flo, I have forgot, your traveling a week before me right? we arrive on the 16th.

Yes we are Diane. I am under 180 days.

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Good Morning Everyone!

Hope you all have a great week.

 

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

Good Monday Morning DIS Friends!!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

DD's opening day ceremonies for Little League got rescheduled from Sat to Sun due to the rain Friday. So, her Daisy trip to Sahara Sam's (indoor waterpark) on Sunday had to be postponed. Sat. turned out to be a nice day so we got a few things done out in the yard.

DD has a crazy dance/play rehearsal schedule between now and the big recital/play event on May 7.

DS is still active in scouts and is back playing hockey. Instructional program right now and then he starts the in house league on May 8. Looks like he might also get back to playing soccer in the Fall but that is probably only if it does not conflict with hockey.

DS is going to an Aviation Career Academy summer camp for a week as well as a week of scout summer camp. DD may be going to do a summer camp at the zoo and probably also at the Nature Center down at the Jersey shore. Lots of fun things planned.

Dianne - Congratulations on the weight loss.
I've had a little 'hiccup' ( ) in my program over the past few months. Nothing major but with the GS cookies and the candy from another fundraiser it was not good having stuff around here. I definitely need to go through the South Beach 2 week Phase 1 program. It really does help get me back on the right track. I was surprised in the past how much of a difference it makes to cravings. Once I start eating some junk food on a regular basis it definitely makes me crave them more. After I do the 2 week phase I do not crave the junk food at all. And, I can have a very small sampling and it does not bother me. I actually do not enjoy the sweets as much so that is good. I hope to get the house cleaned out of the last of the junk this week. We celebrated DS's birthday last night with family so I can now get rid of all that stuff in the next day or two. Plan on having the kids share the leftover cupcakes and brownies with the neighborhood kids after dinner tonight.

Michael - Hope you get some rest at the end of this job but find a more permanent job real soon...and with better hours.

Mary - Good luck getting back to your walking at lunch and back to the Wii. I was really enjoying our Wii but when the audit came at work I got away from doing it. That mixed with cookies in the house was not a good combination.

I am really excited about the upcoming trip on the SSMC11 but I have not done much to prepare for it. We decided not to do the dining plan for this trip. We are using some of our vacation funds to donate to Japan relief and thought it best to go without the dining plan this time. We were actually considering not doing the DDP anyway. Seems like we are eating so much more than we normally would and since we are doing the cruise with pretty much unlimited food we choose to do without ADRs for the WDW visits. We made one ADR for breakfast at Wave in Contemporary for the morning we leave to go to cruise. I think we will just wing it on the other days. Eat when we are hungry and not when we have to because of an ADR. Less stress for all of us rushing to get to dinner at a specific time. I think the kids will be much happier this way.

Has anyone ever done the horseback riding or any of those types of activities at Fort Wilderness Campground? If so, was it worth the expense?

How about excursions at CC? Does anyone have any activities that they really enjoyed and would recommend? DS and I did parasailing on the SSMC09 and we loved it. I did the massage at CC and enjoyed that also. I would like to schedule something onboard in the Spa this time. I am also really looking forward to getting some time in the fitness center (hopefully).

In regards to our cruise, does anyone have suggestions for excursions in Nassau? Since I will not have the kids for that trip I will have much more flexibilty in my planning. I was on the DCL site looking through some of the items but I am really interested in gettng feedback from others who have experience with these activities.

And another question...booking future cruises while on a cruise? Can someone refresh my memory about the advantages of booking a future cruise when onboard? And, how does it work?

Okay, I am trying to multi-task while typing this note and it is time for me to end for now. Busy day ahead!!

Take care and stay tuned for more questions as I think of them.

 

[QuiltTeddy]

Always late in the mix......just off the Wonder yesterday and back to reality today, but took time out to book the 03/22/12 Dream. Now the countdown begins once again.

 

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

Always late in the mix......just off the Wonder yesterday and back to reality today, but took time out to book the 03/22/12 Dream. Now the countdown begins once again.

Welcome Aboard!!!!!

 

[WDWLVR]

Always late in the mix......just off the Wonder yesterday and back to reality today, but took time out to book the 03/22/12 Dream. Now the countdown begins once again.

Welcome aboard! Always nice to see new people coming on board. Looking forward to getting to know you!

Lots of info in the first post and if you have any questions just ask away.

 

[QuiltTeddy]

Welcome Aboard!!!!!

Welcome aboard! Always nice to see new people coming on board. Looking forward to getting to know you!

Lots of info in the first post and if you have any questions just ask away.

Thanks everyone. Didn't realize it was 'reunion' thread - just thought it was the 03/22/12 Dis meet thread. This will be our fourth Disney cruise.

 

[WDWLVR]

Thanks everyone. Didn't realize it was 'reunion' thread - just thought it was the 03/22/12 Dis meet thread. This will be our fourth Disney cruise.

The reunion part is just because a number of us met and sailed on previous DVC Member Cruises. We started talking about sailing together again and this date turned out to work for everyone. However we are far from an exclusive group and love meeting new people!

 

[djstweety]

Always late in the mix......just off the Wonder yesterday and back to reality today, but took time out to book the 03/22/12 Dream. Now the countdown begins once again.

Hi, nice to meet you, I did not see a name in your post, what do we call you?

This is our 5th cruise, but second on Disney. Love this group of people, you will also I am sure!

 

[manascarfan]

Always late in the mix......just off the Wonder yesterday and back to reality today, but took time out to book the 03/22/12 Dream. Now the countdown begins once again.

Thanks everyone. Didn't realize it was 'reunion' thread - just thought it was the 03/22/12 Dis meet thread. This will be our fourth Disney cruise.

Welcome Aboard!! Great group here, and you can consider this your "Disney Reunion" Cruise!! Hope you participate and enjoy!!

 

[QuiltTeddy]

I do have a question. Earlier today, someone mentioned having to choose a show time as well as dining time. Dont they coincide with each other?

Ut oh.....I only asked DVC to link us to your dinner. Did I need to do more?

(I confirmed that we are linked to your dinner this morning, when I called to change the room. We are now in room 7572.)