Sept 13, 2012 Dream to the Bahamas

[schimj]

It's so fun planning things out! We are doing cabin gifts but we have one for each day... since we have such a small group and so many ideas!

There is also an individual element to our gifts, but it will be the same for adults and children, male and female.

 

[TifffanyD]

There is also an individual element to our gifts, but it will be the same for adults and children, male and female.

Yup! That is the thing we ordered that we are waiting for!

Everything else is set and ready to go... will just need to do more if anyone else signs up today!



^^ are these new?

 

[Beauty & the Best]

I went ahead and ordered the basis for my FE gifts today. The things are shipping UPS, so I will get started on them this week.

Since I figured out a gift that will require not so much work, I might make my FE b/c it looks like I'll have plenty of time.

Still no docs for us!

Question - What aspect of the ship are you MOST excited about??

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

I went ahead and ordered the basis for my FE gifts today. The things are shipping UPS, so I will get started on them this week.

Since I figured out a gift that will require not so much work, I might make my FE b/c it looks like I'll have plenty of time.

Still no docs for us!

Question - What aspect of the ship are you MOST excited about??

The adult areas! I didn't even step foot in the area where the adult pool or spa is, and I only saw the adult lounges on the tour. It was all about the kids last time. This time, it's all about us (ok, and the kids, too)!

 

[Cruisefanattic87]

I went ahead and ordered the basis for my FE gifts today. The things are shipping UPS, so I will get started on them this week.

Since I figured out a gift that will require not so much work, I might make my FE b/c it looks like I'll have plenty of time.

Still no docs for us!

Question - What aspect of the ship are you MOST excited about??

I am excited about everything! I have never been on a Disney cruise, so I am taking everything in.
I am going out this weekend to get my FE gifts, but I have some great ideas!
I am also excited to say that now we can say we have one month left and tomorrow starts the 20s!

Jolyn

 

[Beauty & the Best]

I am excited about everything! I have never been on a Disney cruise, so I am taking everything in.
I am going out this weekend to get my FE gifts, but I have some great ideas!
I am also excited to say that now we can say we have one month left and tomorrow starts the 20s!

Jolyn

Jolyn you are going to have the best time! I'm so excited for you!!

I think I am most excited about the events onboard - like, what all we're going to do on the Dream - shows, movies, dining, magic art, etc.

I also am really looking forward to spending quality time w/ my husband. Weird as it is, these two adults have the best fun together on Disney cruises!

 

[mom2Kyle]

We are excited for EVERYTHING,!! We've never been on a cruise before, so everything is brand new for us. Hoping no one suffers from sea sickness .

FE update, there are a few people I need to get info from so I will send out the complete list later in the week. There may be a few more people added, maybe 2 cabins, and pdwimmers son. Will keep you posted!

Annette

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

Hoping no one suffers from sea sickness .

This was one of the reasons I thought I would never cruise. I get awful motion sickness, even in cars. When we first got on the boat, I thought I would just "see how it goes." But even docked at the port, simply going round and round the staircases, I was getting sick. So I took dramamine everyday and was fine. It was really amazing. I never felt anything.

For one of my daughters, who also gets sick in cars, I gave her dramamine as well. I didn't wait to see if the boat would affect her, because by the time symptoms show, it's already putting a damper on things. For the other daughter, who doesn't have problems traveling, we didn't give her anything and she was fine.

Remember that we are docked for most of the day at Nassau and Castaway, so you may not need it at those times. But when the ship is scheduled to be sailing, make sure you take something at least 20 minutes in advance of departure.

 

[TifffanyD]

We are excited for EVERYTHING,!! We've never been on a cruise before, so everything is brand new for us. Hoping no one suffers from sea sickness .

FE update, there are a few people I need to get info from so I will send out the complete list later in the week. There may be a few more people added, maybe 2 cabins, and pdwimmers son. Will keep you posted!

Annette

So does this mean we have 11 cabins total???

 

[Beauty & the Best]

We are excited for EVERYTHING,!! We've never been on a cruise before, so everything is brand new for us. Hoping no one suffers from sea sickness .

FE update, there are a few people I need to get info from so I will send out the complete list later in the week. There may be a few more people added, maybe 2 cabins, and pdwimmers son. Will keep you posted!

Annette

Eeeks! I thought the list was set so I already ordered FE items!

Annette, I don't mean to be a huge PITA, but could you send me the update - like is it 4 adults & 1 child added?

I was able to phone the company who is sending me things and they were perfectly nice & said they could hold my order until tomorrow....hopefully we will have it finalized by then?

When is the cutoff date? We actually leave on the 9th for this trip, so its getting down to the wire for me.

This was one of the reasons I thought I would never cruise. I get awful motion sickness, even in cars. When we first got on the boat, I thought I would just "see how it goes." But even docked at the port, simply going round and round the staircases, I was getting sick. So I took dramamine everyday and was fine. It was really amazing. I never felt anything.

For one of my daughters, who also gets sick in cars, I gave her dramamine as well. I didn't wait to see if the boat would affect her, because by the time symptoms show, it's already putting a damper on things. For the other daughter, who doesn't have problems traveling, we didn't give her anything and she was fine.

Remember that we are docked for most of the day at Nassau and Castaway, so you may not need it at those times. But when the ship is scheduled to be sailing, make sure you take something at least 20 minutes in advance of departure.

Also heard that for people who get very drowsy with dramamine, just take it at night every day & then you keep it in your system w/o getting tired during the day.

I have been slightly seasick a few times but only once to the point that I couldn't enjoy things (it was on a much smaller ship in the Med.) Ginger chews help too.

 

[TifffanyD]

Also heard that for people who get very drowsy with dramamine, just take it at night every day & then you keep it in your system w/o getting tired during the day.

I have been slightly seasick a few times but only once to the point that I couldn't enjoy things (it was on a much smaller ship in the Med.) Ginger chews help too.

Oh that's a great idea to take dramamine at night! I take a ginger supplement and that has almost always been fine for me. I have sea bands but don't use them much. I did get quite queasy on a ferry boat last cruise but I wasn't one of the ones that lost it! YAY me!

 

[Beauty & the Best]

Oh that's a great idea to take dramamine at night! I take a ginger supplement and that has almost always been fine for me. I have sea bands but don't use them much. I did get quite queasy on a ferry boat last cruise but I wasn't one of the ones that lost it! YAY me!

Tiffany, just noticed that you're in Tampa. Do you live in the city area or more Tampa-bay area - like Brandon, etc.??

We are in Sarasota, so not too far.

I get my hair done at the Aveda in Hyde Park & we have Bolts season tickets, so we get up there every now and then. Also the Int'l Plaza Cheesecake Factory is awesome.

And I am also just realizing that we probably went to the same theater for Mary Poppins!

 

[TifffanyD]

Tiffany, just noticed that you're in Tampa. Do you live in the city area or more Tampa-bay area - like Brandon, etc.??

We are in Sarasota, so not too far.

I get my hair done at the Aveda in Hyde Park & we have Bolts season tickets, so we get up there every now and then. Also the Int'l Plaza Cheesecake Factory is awesome.

And I am also just realizing that we probably went to the same theater for Mary Poppins!

hahaha I am in Brandon!!!

Yeah Sarasota isn't too far at all! Like an hour, right? Are you close to the Ellenton outlets? We go there sometimes and there's also a place near Manatee Hospital we go to sometimes (but haven't been in forever - hoping to go back in the fall after the Tropical weather is over!)

You know we have a Cheesecake factory at our mall, right? LOL I am not a big CCF fan though

Yup we probably both were at the Straz (well TBPAC at that time... I think). About 2 years ago??? Are you going to go this year (It's at the very end of the year ... like Dec 29-30???). We have the Broadway season ticket package at the straz! We don't go to many Bolts games - been to a couple due to free (or work paid) tix.

Also schimj (up above) is my husband

I bet we will have lots of Floridians (and maybe cast members!) on this cruise

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

Also heard that for people who get very drowsy with dramamine, just take it at night every day & then you keep it in your system w/o getting tired during the day.

I just looked through my things from last year to confirm what I actually took. Although we brought dramamine and bonine, it looks like we actually used the bonine. They were chewable, once a day tablets, and I don't think they cause the drowsiness that dramamine can. So for anyone who needs it, I would recommend bringing both along, in case one turns out to work better than the other!

 

[pdwimmer]

We are excited for EVERYTHING,!! We've never been on a cruise before, so everything is brand new for us. Hoping no one suffers from sea sickness .

FE update, there are a few people I need to get info from so I will send out the complete list later in the week. There may be a few more people added, maybe 2 cabins, and pdwimmers son. Will keep you posted!

Annette

Don't worry about getting anything for my son Spencer. He wasn't into in February. If you feel you need to get him something, a Birthday related item would be great. He turns 11 on August 30th. Our cabin number is changing too. I just don't know what it is yet.

 

[mom2Kyle]

So as it stands right now we have 9 cabins confirmed, 13 adults, 4 pre-teen boys (13 & 3-11's), 2-5yr old girls & 1-3yr old boy.

Yolie912 is asking about adding her sister & I am waiting on more info for that (just the sister or another family). Also Florida Dad contacted me about possibly joining, but haven't heard how many or any other details. I responded to his email yesterday, so I wanted to give him a few days to get back.

I will send the list out & for those who wanted it through email I will send separately. I will also notify when there is a change, IE cabin #'s.

Hope this is everything, let me know if you need anything!

Annette

T-minus 29!!!

 

[mom2Kyle]

If you want me to email you the FE list please PM me your email addy & I will send it along.
Schimj, tifffany, and Yolie912 I already have yours sent.

Thanks, Annette

 

[TifffanyD]

If you want me to email you the FE list please PM me your email addy & I will send it along.
Schimj, tifffany, and Yolie912 I already have yours sent.

Thanks, Annette

Got it - thank you!!

 

[crystlorca]

Hi everyone!! I just joined the group and booked the cruise with that awesome FL resident discount! Yay!
Is the fish extender list still open? I understand if not, but sounds like fun!

Thanks bunches!
Amy

 

[TifffanyD]

Hi everyone!! I just joined the group and booked the cruise with that awesome FL resident discount! Yay!
Is the fish extender list still open? I understand if not, but sounds like fun!

Thanks bunches!
Amy

Technically, it's closed. But maybe you'll get pixie dusted!

Also, welcome!!!!!!!!!!