May 19th 2011, Three Day Dream Cruise

[Mum from oz]

Everyone! Good to see more people joining us all!!

Just curious...anyone have some younger children with them? I will have my almost 3 yo daughter with me. It will be her first cruise. I'm nervous and excited all at the same time. She's never flown or cruised...nothing like throwing it all at her at once!

I will have my daughter who is two in 9 days and my son who will be 4.5 at the time of the cruise. It is our first cruise too and her first flight. I am all nervous and excited as well!! Not long to go now!!

 

[suzyqn]

Hello! It is has been awhile since I have been here.

To respond the posts regarding sailing with little ones....

My girls now 3 and 5 have sailed 2x (at ages 18 months & 3 as well as at 2 & 4). My youngest tends to be on the difficult side (on land ) and I have to say that she has really done well cruising on DCL. When she was younger we had to remember that the girls still needed their naps. It really stunk - especially on a 3night cruise to waste time in the cabin for 2+ hours every afternoon but it was essential, especially with keeping them up late.

We also had a lot of issues with my youngest not wanting to eat. Since it was only a 3night cruise, I basically let her eat whatever she wanted (within reason). I was going to enjoy myself and not waste my vacation with the food wars. Let's just say she ate a lot of those Big Island Cookies.

Last year she fizzled out quick at Castaway Cay and by the time we ate lunch she had fallen asleep on me. I was fortunate enough to be able to go back and get the last stroller available and let her sleep a while.

I guess my best advice is that you have to remember that you just can't do it all when you have little ones. You have to pick and choose what will work best depending upon their disposition at that moment. I still think it is a great age to go and my youngest has some really sweet memories of our trip last year.

 

[tigger2on]

Welcome aboard Princess Rebjam!!

 

[KevinW]

I did some reading about PremEARS and the rule is if the US release date coincides with a cruise, the movie is shown at 12:01am that day. So I would guess DCL should be showing POTC4 at both theaters (they both have 3D, pretty sure) at 12:01am Friday May 20th (really late thursday night). I am guessing both theaters because the midships one holds 499 people , not sure about the forward one.

There will be a LOT of people that will want to go. I am going to check with guest services to see if there is some type of admission plan (wristbands?) or if it will be first in first seated? Since that is the first night at sea, should work out great! We might be a little sluggish getting to breakfast the next day for Nassau

 

[Linda67]

I did some reading about PremEARS and the rule is if the US release date coincides with a cruise, the movie is shown at 12:01am that day. So I would guess DCL should be showing POTC4 at both theaters (they both have 3D, pretty sure) at 12:01am Friday May 20th (really late thursday night). I am guessing both theaters because the midships one holds 499 people , not sure about the forward one.

There will be a LOT of people that will want to go. I am going to check with guest services to see if there is some type of admission plan (wristbands?) or if it will be first in first seated? Since that is the first night at sea, should work out great! We might be a little sluggish getting to breakfast the next day for Nassau

Great info Kevin, let us know what you find out. It would be very cool to watch the film on the ship

My family is booked for this Cruise it will be our first cruise ever, can't wait.
The Kids are 19 and 23 and hoping for something with POTC 4.
Thinking about doing the FE but want to look into it more.
Oh yeah its also my first post so hope I do this right.

Hello and welcome

It looks like we have a great bunch of DISers on this cruise

 

[KevinW]

Linda, I meant to say I was asking guest services on the ship the first day we arrive. We also have the question about POTC4 in with our agent (Travel Magic). They are going on the Dream for the inagural cruise. If we get any info back, I will post. Hope to spot other DISers on the cruise!

 

[Linda67]

Linda, I meant to say I was asking guest services on the ship the first day we arrive. We also have the question about POTC4 in with our agent (Travel Magic). They are going on the Dream for the inagural cruise. If we get any info back, I will post. Hope to spot other DISers on the cruise!

Thanks Kevin, we'll be sure to ask when we board as well

 

[cathy_s]

I did some reading about PremEARS and the rule is if the US release date coincides with a cruise, the movie is shown at 12:01am that day. So I would guess DCL should be showing POTC4 at both theaters (they both have 3D, pretty sure) at 12:01am Friday May 20th (really late thursday night). I am guessing both theaters because the midships one holds 499 people , not sure about the forward one.

There will be a LOT of people that will want to go. I am going to check with guest services to see if there is some type of admission plan (wristbands?) or if it will be first in first seated? Since that is the first night at sea, should work out great! We might be a little sluggish getting to breakfast the next day for Nassau

We were on the Magic for the PremEAR of the last POTC. It was shown several times throughout the cruise. DH watched it on the big screen out by the pool. I don't recall if it was shown in multiple locations at 12:01 but I do know it was shown out by the pool at 12:01. He said that there were a lot of people there but it wasn't crowded.

Each stateroom got posters and buttons (some other goodies but I don't remember what they were-we gave them to a friend who is a big POTC fan)

 

[cathy_s]

Please everyone can you let me know if you are going to participate in FE and if so your cabin # please! If you wish to also be removed, let me know so I can take you off the list

Please remove me from the list.

 

[LoriABil]

Wow, this thread is growing! Sorry I haven't checked in for awhile...

I have a question about the FE exchange. Do we put something in there every day for every person, or could we do one gift for the room?

I can't wait to hear more of POTC4...

We're not doing Atlantis. My parents are paying for DS to do the dolphin swim at Blue Lagoon for his birthday (they did this on a past cruise, and wanted him to get to do it!)

 

[LoriABil]

Sorry, I wasn't very clear. We are "in" for the FE gift exchange. Thanks!

 

[tigger2on]

Wow, this thread is growing! Sorry I haven't checked in for awhile...

I have a question about the FE exchange. Do we put something in there every day for every person, or could we do one gift for the room?

I can't wait to hear more of POTC4...

We're not doing Atlantis. My parents are paying for DS to do the dolphin swim at Blue Lagoon for his birthday (they did this on a past cruise, and wanted him to get to do it!)

In regards to FE, it is personal choice. Some people do cabin gifts, some make separate gift... something for adults, something for kids. There really are no rules. We handed out 3 days on our 4 night last year but most people do it only once.

You'll love the Dolphin swim

 

[ShellyLynn3630]

My daugther is super excited about POTC 4. She just loves those movies. I hope that they do give some type of extra goody for us being on the ship during the premier. I had us orginally set to sail at the beginning of May, but changed to the 19th just for POTC 4. I could care less about seeing it, but her and her dad will stay up late to watch it.

 

[luvmyboys89]

We are VERY excited to sail on our first Disney cruise!
Definitely interested in participating in the FE - - any idea on about how many cabins we have so far?
We are on deck 6 / room 6110. 2 kids (6 & 7) and 3 adults.
POTC4?? Wow! Do you think Johnny D might make a special appearance?
...just wishful thinking...

 

[tigger2on]

We are VERY excited to sail on our first Disney cruise!
Definitely interested in participating in the FE - - any idea on about how many cabins we have so far?
We are on deck 6 / room 6110. 2 kids (6 & 7) and 3 adults.
POTC4?? Wow! Do you think Johnny D might make a special appearance?
...just wishful thinking...

WELCOME ABOARD!!!
My dd will be excited that there are more kids her age traveling on the board.
The revised FE list can be found on page 8. let me know if you wish to have your name added. We are all 11 Cabins I believe, though there are still a few who need to confirm if they are participating and what their cabin numbers are, people etc.
The PremEAR of POTC4 should be VERY interesting in terms of where everyone will get to see it , theatres or deck. But all the same, VERY exciting!
Suzanne

 

[HeatherNJNC]

DH and I just booked the Dream this weekend! We are so excited as it is our first time cruising! We were married in Disney so anything Disney-related holds a special place in my heart! So excited to watch POTC4 aboard the ship too!

 

[tigger2on]

Welcome to the crew!

 

[Linda67]

DH and I just booked the Dream this weekend! We are so excited as it is our first time cruising! We were married in Disney so anything Disney-related holds a special place in my heart! So excited to watch POTC4 aboard the ship too!

Welcome

Four months today until we set sail

 

[tinkerbelltwins]

Hello, We are booked on this cruise. It will be me (Beth) and my DH (Steve). We have twin daughters who are in first grade but we are leaving them at home to stay with their Gram. We plan on cruising with them on the Dream in August, so this will be an adults only cruise for us to check out everything on board!

Beth

 

[Tracykim]

Hey all!!!

We have a room change!!! We will now be in room 7530. We WILL be doing the FE exchange!!!

We have even started packing!!! OMG, I am too WAY excited to be this far away!!!