dizneeat
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Last weekend we returned from our 7th DCL cruise and 4th cruise on the DREAM. It was a vacation dusted with lots of Pixie dust, both for our few days at WDW and our cruise.
I thought it would be nice to share it with you all.
So who are we?
First off there is my DB and travelling buddy Tom, who works very hard all year delivering mail for the Austrian postal services. In his spare time he does all sorts of creative things on the computer, like designing fun magnets for our stateroom door
and postcards to send to our friends.
He loves everything and anything Disney and is game for everything I come up with, even a Disney cruise.
Now that leads over to myself.
I am Karin, obsessive planner of our trips to Disney by night, teacher in a small Austrian community by day. I really enjoy everything and anything Disney and love to have as many Disney vacations as possible.
We both live in Austria and English is a second language to both of us, so please dont be too hard on both of us (DB is alpinemouse here on the boards) if there are mistakes.
We both started to visit the US in 1992, where we fell in love with Disneyland
and travelled there every year until we decided we had to visit the other side too, so that brought us to Walt Disney World in 1999. Needless to say we were hooked on the place and returned every summer for at least 4 weeks.
In 2006 I took an unpaid leave so we could experience WDW all decked out for the holidays and in 2008 we added a week long half term vacation in February.
In 2006 I started thinking of taking a Disney cruise. There was a certain fascination with the Disney Magic and I really wanted to cruise on her. Well, we never made it to the Magic, but I convinced my DB that it would be a perfect milestone birthday present to cruise on the WONDERful Disney WONDER. We went with a group of friends
and while I was not convinced that I would like cruising, we fell in love with the WONDERful Disney WONDER the moment we set foot on her.
We cruised back to back the following year.
When the Disney DREAM was launched last year we knew we wanted to try the new ship and while on the WONDER we booked a back to back which we upgraded to a back to back to back on our last day. We had a blast last summer and since we always travel during Presidents week we decided that it would be more fun and more relaxing to do a cruise instead of a weeklong WDW vacation.
And this brings me to our trip report!
Heres the line up .
Day 1, February 18, 2012
Our travel day and night at the Polynesian
Day 2, February 19, 2012
Going back to the DREAM, getting settled into our Stitch room (stateroom 10626) and getting to know our DISboards table mates
Day 3, February 20, 2012
Visiting Nassau, a relaxed afternoon and dinner at Remy
Day 4, February 21, 2012
Heaven on Earth Castaway Cay and dinner at Palo
Day 5, February 22, 2012
Day at sea, lots of food, Captains reception, Palo brunch, exploring the ship and dinner with friends
Day 6, February 23, 2013
A sad goodbye to the Disney DREAM and our first Welcome Home as DVC members
Day 7, February 24, 2013
An early morning at the MK and shopping at DTD, packing and dinner at the California Grill
Day 8, February 25, 2013
Eating around the world in Epcot, a goodbye to the MK and flying home
We took about 2000 photos during our week long trip, so be warned there will be plenty, as well as A LOT of food pics, as I just LOVE Disney food.
Now, all I hope for is someone to come along and share
Trip report links:
Day 1, February 18
Did you notice the castle over there? - Part 1
Did you notice the castle over there? - Part 2
Did you notice the castle over there? - Part 3
Did you notice the castle over there? - Part 4
Day 2, February 19
"You are BACK!!!!" - Part 1
"You are BACK!!!!" - Part 2
"You are BACK!!!!" - Part 3
"You are BACK!!!!" - Part 4
"You are BACK!!!!" - Part 5
"You are BACK!!!!" - Part 6
Day 3, February 20
Remy, a dining experience - Part 1
Remy, a dining experience - Part 2
Remy, a dining experience - Part 3
Remy, a dining experience - Part 4
Remy, a dining experience - Part 5
Remy, a dining experience - Part 6
Day 4, February 21
Is that Captain Jack over there? - Part 1
Is that Captain Jack over there? - Part 2
Is that Captain Jack over there? - Part 3
Is that Captain Jack over there? - Part 4
Is that Captain Jack over there? - Part 5
Day 5, February 22
You guys are on a very tight schedule! - Part 1
You guys are on a very tight schedule! - Part 2
You guys are on a very tight schedule! - Part 3
You guys are on a very tight schedule! - Part 4
You guys are on a very tight schedule! - Part 5
You guys are on a very tight schedule! - Part 6
Day 6, February 23
You know, it takes six hours to clean a room! - Part 1
You know, it takes six hours to clean a room! - Part 2
You know, it takes six hours to clean a room! - Part 3
You know, it takes six hours to clean a room! - Part 4
You know, it takes six hours to clean a room! - Part 5
You know, it takes six hours to clean a room! - Part 6
Day 7, February 24
Yes, he is here today! - Part 1
Yes, he is here today! - Part 2
Yes, he is here today! - Part 3
Yes, he is here today! - Part 4
Day 8, February 25
Goodbye for now, but we will return soon! - Part 1
Goodbye for now, but we will return soon! - Part 2
Goodbye for now, but we will return soon! - Part 3
Goodbye for now, but we will return soon! - Part 4
Goodbye for now, but we will return soon! - Part 5
Day 9, February 26
Back home again! - Part 1
I knew I could count on you! 
So exciting!!!
Christine, I don't recall you ever signing on at page 98, but I am VERY happy to know that you are here! 
I can't wait to hear all the details. 
Hope you take LOADS of photos, so we can all enjoy along with you! 
