"Once Upon a Dream" 4 Night Dream Cruise 10/16/2011

[tinkmom2]

I think we are actually going to spring for Remy's. We always wanted to try a multi-course restaurant and never have when we've been down at WDW. We might not got to Palo's though. Although I want to try the brunch I think one special dinner will be enough.
I want to do a cabanna too but am looking for someone to split the cost with us. $499 is a bit too much for us. I guess we will just have to "rough" it on the family beach lol
It's a trade off. We really want to to the Dolphin Encounter as a birthday present for my dd. That's going to be around $500.00 by itself.

I couldn't help but think when I looked at the new Dream videos "Here's our new home!" and I got a bit teary!

 

[Karen Mouse]

Hi guys. We are on the Oct 16-20 Dream Cruise. This is our 3rd cruise (we sailed wonder in 09 and 10) We LOVE the thread Motto of "Once upon a Dream..." But I just wanted to say we just came up with our "Family" motto for this one...."Dare to Dream...." and here is why........
Our family is myself (Mom) husband and our 7 year old Son Connor. Our son recently started having some medical issues like seizures, balance, motor control and coordination issues. After lots of tests, they did an MRI. Three weeks ago we were told our son has Chiari Malformation and will require Neuro surgery in the very near future to fix it....Then this past Tuesday he broke his foot, is now in cast and wheel chair.....now just as we thought how much more can we handle, we got a call every parent dreads the very next day (wed)...our son has multiple masses in the frontal part of his brain. They are unsure exactly at this moment what exactly it is, says it "May not" be cancer~~not sure at this point, possible Leukodystrophy, MS or ????? Just said that by the way it looked, it didnt look great.
Needless to say we are a wreck. We look at the forum everyday and always look forward to the next cruise...it gets us through our daily normal work, money and other stress...but this year we are Daring to Dream that OUR dream will come true and this Nightmare will end with our son being healthy and happy again.
We have an appt at Vanderbilt University with a Pediatric neurosurgeon on Jan 24th. Please keep us in your prayers and dare to dream with us.........

Your family are in our thoughts... sending you pixie dust for Jan 24th

Now that the Dream is in Florida and I more excited than ever to go!!! Is anyone going to try for Remy's?? I think we will pass, $75 per person is just a little too high for us. I would however love a Cabana, I am already working on my husband to approve that purchase but I have a feeling it will be a no.

I dont think we'll do Remys either... we've done Palo brunch and dinner on both our previous cruises so will probably save the $$$ and spend it in the gift shop instead! We wont be getting a cabana either - on both of our previous cruises we didnt get to the adult beach so this time our son will be spending an hour in the kids club and we're heading there for a bit of peace!

 

[Karen Mouse]

... We might not got to Palo's though. Although I want to try the brunch I think one special dinner will be enough.

The brunch is our favourite - we both prefer it to the dinner! If you get the chance I would try to do it Its great value too.

 

[Kewz1]

We're hoping to get a reservation for brunch this cruise. Can't wait to try it!

 

[Karen Mouse]

We're hoping to get a reservation for brunch this cruise. Can't wait to try it!

Try the blue cheese and grape pizza! - heaven on a plate!

 

[katzs13]

It is time for another countdown.

We have only

more FRIDAY'S left before we cruise this year.

 

[Karen Mouse]

It is time for another countdown.

We have only

more FRIDAY'S left before we cruise this year.

 

[Mrs. roberts]

to you and your family. I will most definitely be praying for Connor and your family. Keep us posted.



I just wanted to mention that I grew up in New Port Richey. My first date with DH was to Clearwater.

Kristen

That's very neat Kristen :0)!! I can't wait to get to the place that actually has CLEAR water . Come on October!!




Hi everyone! I don't think we are going to go Remy's. I think we are going to do Palo on our anniversary the first night. Will the brunch be offered on our boat though? I thought it was only for longer cruises.

 

[Kewz1]

Will the brunch be offered on our boat though? I thought it was only for longer cruises.

I'm assuming (uh-oh!) that it is but I really have no idea! Off to do some research!

Kristen

 

[tinkmom2]

I'm assuming (uh-oh!) that it is but I really have no idea! Off to do some research!

Kristen

This is from the DCL website. I am assuming they will be offering it on the Dream too! We will have to see when our booking window comes open

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/wonder/dining/palo/

 

[Twinprincesses]

Try the blue cheese and grape pizza! - heaven on a plate!

I love so much there but this is my fav!! The talapia is super good too. I pig out at brunch.

 

[tinkmom2]

The DCL has up a new video on their site about Remy's and Palo's. There is also more info about the new "District" of adult night clubs and entertainment. I was surprised to know the "Enchanted Garden" is on deck 2.
It's nice to daydream about our cruise

 

[Karen Mouse]

All this talk of food ....and I'm trying to get back on track with weight watchers!!

 

[tinkmom2]

All this talk of food ....and I'm trying to get back on track with weight watchers!!

It's free registration time again I think I might join online.

 

[Karen Mouse]

It's free registration time again I think I might join online.

I'm already a gold member and have reached my goal... its just staying there thats the problem! - I need to shift the christmas bulge!

 

[Kewz1]

All this talk of food ....and I'm trying to get back on track with weight watchers!!

Dh & I are doing Nutrisystem right now.

Reading people's TR and seeing their "food porn" tempts me and encourages me at the same time! Be warned!

Kristen

 

[tinkmom2]

Dh & I are doing Nutrisystem right now.

Reading people's TR and seeing their "food porn" tempts me and encourages me at the same time! Be warned!

Kristen

I didn't care for Nutrisystem. I sold most of my food on Ebay lol! I have tried e-diets, Jenny Craig, and more diets than I like to admit but I Weight Watchers has been the only one that worked. I like to cook my own food.

I was really surprised I didn't gain any weight on my last two cruises. We were so busy walking around and being active I think that helped balance it out. Portion control really helped too.

 

[Kewz1]

I didn't care for Nutrisystem. I sold most of my food on Ebay lol! I have tried e-diets, Jenny Craig, and more diets than I like to admit but I Weight Watchers has been the only one that worked. I like to cook my own food.

I was really surprised I didn't gain any weight on my last two cruises. We were so busy walking around and being active I think that helped balance it out. Portion control really helped too.

I think WW is great but I just needed something a little more structured this time around. Neither one of us has a lot of weight to lose and NS is working. I couldn't be on it for very long though. I'm hoping for 2 months max. My biggest concern will be keeping it off before the cruise!

Oh, and I like to cook my own food too -- that's the problem!

Kristen

 

[vmedisneymom]

Hi Everyone,
Hubby has to go to his pilot recurrent training during our booked date so we have to move our cruise date. I hope all of you have a wonderful trip!

 

[Kewz1]

Hi Everyone,
Hubby has to go to his pilot recurrent training during our booked date so we have to move our cruise date. I hope all of you have a wonderful trip!

Bye!

Have a great time on your new cruise! Glad it's a happy reason that you're having to switch.

Kristen