Spring Break on the Dream! April 10-15 2012

[jecskc]

Just getting caught up !! I soooo didn't know that about the Disney Visa !! WOW !! I just applied for one, BTW !!

We have lost our kids in the HISTK playground before. Couldn't find them for like 20 minutes. DH was freaking a little, but we finally found them. It was the first time I had ever seen him more worried than me about the kids.

I love that they took a group photo of the Castaway Cay 5K and gave Tim and certificate for it. Super cool.

Looking forward to reading more !!

 

[cheryllarsen]

I just love reading these reports!

 

[cheryllarsen]

What a blast. I can't wait for my cruise!

 

[Tommys Mommy]

I think the photo of your daughter & Mickey on CC with the Dream in the background is awesome!!!!! Love it!! The 2 photos of your family on your AP night are great, too. Your yellow dress is pretty.

 

[MinnieCruzer]

Thanks for helping us relive a "dream" vacation! Just wanted to add that Soarin! is my #1 favorite ride (and my 91 year old Mom's too). It simulates a hang glider soaring over places in California. If I don't ride anything else I always ride that. So, next time you go...
I'm amazed that dinner for 3 at the Biergarten could be so expensive. We ate at Teppan Edo (2 adults) and I don't think it was anywhere near that much. (We didn't purchase any alcohol though)--Angie

 

[LissaW16]

I'm amazed that dinner for 3 at the Biergarten could be so expensive. We ate at Teppan Edo (2 adults) and I don't think it was anywhere near that much. (We didn't purchase any alcohol though)--Angie

2 half-liter beers $15 ($7.50 each)
1 kid's dinner buffet $17.99 (I believe this included her milk, we weren't charged separately for her beverage)
2 adult dinner buffets $73.98 ($36.99 each)
tax $6.96
subtotal $113.93
tip (just under 20% - I'm just a routine 20% tipper if I am satisfied with my service, which I was) $20
Grand Total $133.93

The alcohol was the least of the cost!

 

[LissaW16]

Cabanas lunch


A 5-year-old’s lunch at Cabanas


Pirate menu supper







I think this is the chicken?

 

[LissaW16]

Cruise day 3 (Pirate party/Nassau) posted!

 

[LissaW16]

Soda fountain on the pool deck:


Flo’s V8 Café:







Dinner:












The bonus sea bass that turned out to be amazingly good:

 

[LissaW16]

Cruise day 4 (day at sea) officially complete!

 

[LissaW16]

I made magnets:


and Luggage Handle Wraps:

 

[ProudMommyof2]

Love your report and how organized you were to be able to have it all at the beginning !

 

[ProudMommyof2]

Any pictures of the Rainforest spa?

 

[MinnieCruzer]

2 half-liter beers $15 ($7.50 each)
1 kid's dinner buffet $17.99 (I believe this included her milk, we weren't charged separately for her beverage)
2 adult dinner buffets $73.98 ($36.99 each)
tax $6.96
subtotal $113.93
tip (just under 20% - I'm just a routine 20% tipper if I am satisfied with my service, which I was) $20
Grand Total $133.93

The alcohol was the least of the cost!

It sure does add up!

Angie

 

[LissaW16]

Any pictures of the Rainforest spa?

Not the kind of place you can take pictures comfortably. People are trying to relax. It would be like taking a picture during a massage or something... awkward! And to clarify - "Senses" is the spa. Rainforest is a special area that is part of the spa. It is right next door to the fitness center, right across the hall from the locker rooms.

There are 4 different showers (different temperatures, textures, lighting etc), 2 steam rooms and 1 more traditional dry sauna. Next to this area is a line of heated loungers, then outside are two hot tubs, that would hold 2 people comfortably, 4 would be crowded. It's a co-ed area, so swimsuits are required (another reason not to take pics!).

Anyone having a spa service (like a massage) has access before/after, or you can buy passes for $16/day.

I know there are pics on the DCL website, I'll see if I can find some to share.

 

[Dallas_Lady]

Dinner:

Is that the Ahi Tower from Enchanted Garden? It looks good!

Also, I love scallops but that stuff in the middle looks kind of weird (pearl pasta I think?) What did you think?

 

[skatingmom]

Hey fellow Minnesotan! I have to say that after WDW, Duluth is one of my favorite places to visit!! I went to college there and have always wanted to move back! Definitely much better scenery than Thief River Falls (where I live)!

I am loving your trip report! We are going on our first cruise ever, leaving June 24th on the Dream! Can't wait for the cruise and for more of your report!

Lisa

 

[MinnieCruzer]

Is that the Ahi Tower from Enchanted Garden? It looks good!

Also, I love scallops but that stuff in the middle looks kind of weird (pearl pasta I think?) What did you think?

I had that ahi and avocado one night--it was delish!
Angie

 

[LissaW16]

Is that the Ahi Tower from Enchanted Garden? It looks good!

Also, I love scallops but that stuff in the middle looks kind of weird (pearl pasta I think?) What did you think?

I didn't write down the exact phrasing on the menu, sorry. I'm sure you can find full menus somewhere on the DIS!

I don't know what was in the middle of the scallops, I only ate the scallops and the asparagus! That's the pleasure of ordering many entrees - besides, who needs "filler carbs" when there's stuff like scallops and Ahi tuna to eat!

 

[MinnieCruzer]

I didn't write down the exact phrasing on the menu, sorry. I'm sure you can find full menus somewhere on the DIS!

I don't know what was in the middle of the scallops, I only ate the scallops and the asparagus! That's the pleasure of ordering many entrees - besides, who needs "filler carbs" when there's stuff like scallops and Ahi tuna to eat!

I like the way you think! Wish I'd ordered 3 of the ahi-avocado appetizers!

Angie