Star Wars and a Dream Cruise

[CrawfordMomof2]

Oh no. I'm so sorry about that. She'll be here before you know it! I misread that last post.

 

[CrawfordMomof2]

I'm so sorry! She'll be here before you know it. i misread your post.

 

[Dopeylover54]

I'm so sorry! She'll be here before you know it. i misread your post.

Not a problem, the girls are excited and so are we..
Have a good weekend.

 

[LeslieLou]

Howdy fellow cruisers!

I found out my younger son has a kindergarten graduation (my oldest didn't...but different school, long story ). It's during the week of the cruise!

I've decided we can't miss it, so I'm going to look for a reschedule (again).

I wish everyone a fantabulous vacation. I will make it on a Disney cruise one day and I hope to cross paths with fabulous Disers when I do.

 

[disney67]

Hello All,
We are booked in three cabins,
Cabin 1
Christie, DH Ken
Cabin 2 & 3
DS and D DIL,
Beau & Michelle,
Five granddaughters,
Riley 9
Lili Grace 7
Abby 6
Ali 5
Caroline 10 months, yes not here yet!

This will be our 22nd Disney Cruise!! (Christie & Ken)

Looking forward to meeting new friends!!

let me say sorry it took me this long to respond back very busy 7 days WELCOME ABOARD permission granted to have a magical time with all of us
My name is Jeff and I want to wish you pre congradulations on the little Dis'er in the oven and the rest of your family. Wow 22 cruises im not worthy lol we went 2 years ago and got hooked so we are so excited for our second cruise with a new cast of Dis friends .

 

[disney67]

Howdy fellow cruisers!

I found out my younger son has a kindergarten graduation (my oldest didn't...but different school, long story ). It's during the week of the cruise!

I've decided we can't miss it, so I'm going to look for a reschedule (again).

I wish everyone a fantabulous vacation. I will make it on a Disney cruise one day and I hope to cross paths with fabulous Disers when I do.

Sorry Leslie that you have to change but well understandable , hope you get to do that first cruise soon .
Jeff

 

[disney67]

front page is now updated
added our new pirate family and had to make one family walk the plank not by choice
I hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather in new York it was amazing yesterday and hope it is a sign of more to come .

I cannot wait for my august trip to wdw i'm meeting up with a couple i met from Austria on my first cruise they were the nicest people i have met and it has been 2 years since we saw them last but we have kept in touch via email and snail mail lol . this is going to be a magical start to get me to this cruise

 

[Cotton Family]

Our families first cruise ever! My husband & I (in our 30's) are excited to bring our 14 year old son (at cruise time) and our 4 year old daughter (at cruise time) on our first cruise ever in May 2014! Looks like I've chose the best ship The Dream to take our first cruise! I've read nearly everything I can, please let me know if there is more! My son knows about the trip, but we decided to save the surprise for our daughter! She believes she is a princess so I am mostly excited to get her a Cinderella gown so she can meet the other princesses and fit in! We are from Alaska so it will be a long trip, but we have done it a few times before, so we know the drill!
If there is anybody that will have a teenage son I would love to get their info for my son to talk too, especially if they've cruised before! He asking so many different questions, I can only look up so much!
I am worried that my daughter won't want to stay at the clubs, but she's only shy for the first 5 minutes!
I'd appreciate any info you can share! See you in a little over a year!
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[Nannylisad]

Our families first cruise ever! My husband & I (in our 30's) are excited to bring our 14 year old son (at cruise time) and our 4 year old daughter (at cruise time) on our first cruise ever in May 2014! Looks like I've chose the best ship The Dream to take our first cruise! I've read nearly everything I can, please let me know if there is more! My son knows about the trip, but we decided to save the surprise for our daughter! She believes she is a princess so I am mostly excited to get her a Cinderella gown so she can meet the other princesses and fit in! We are from Alaska so it will be a long trip, but we have done it a few times before, so we know the drill!
If there is anybody that will have a teenage son I would love to get their info for my son to talk too, especially if they've cruised before! He asking so many different questions, I can only look up so much!
I am worried that my daughter won't want to stay at the clubs, but she's only shy for the first 5 minutes!
I'd appreciate any info you can share! See you in a little over a year!

Oh welcome our 15 y/o daughter cruised Royal last year and loved it. Disney Dream for a teen will be a blast ! As far as your princess she will
Have fun :0)

 

[Cotton Family]

Oh welcome our 15 y/o daughter cruised Royal last year and loved it. Disney Dream for a teen will be a blast ! As far as your princess she will
Have fun :0)

Thanks Nannylisad! I'm actually wishing I was a teen on this trip! The teen clubs look fabulous and having their own pool and beverage areas are a real plus! I'm sure as an adult I will have a blast too! ;-)

 

[Kendal]

My family and I have been on the dream twice Andrade it booked again for next march it truly is a beautiful ship and just when you think you know all there is there is more... Enjoy your trip... Look for hidden mickeys all over the ship

 

[disney67]

Our families first cruise ever! My husband & I (in our 30's) are excited to bring our 14 year old son (at cruise time) and our 4 year old daughter (at cruise time) on our first cruise ever in May 2014! Looks like I've chose the best ship The Dream to take our first cruise! I've read nearly everything I can, please let me know if there is more! My son knows about the trip, but we decided to save the surprise for our daughter! She believes she is a princess so I am mostly excited to get her a Cinderella gown so she can meet the other princesses and fit in! We are from Alaska so it will be a long trip, but we have done it a few times before, so we know the drill!
If there is anybody that will have a teenage son I would love to get their info for my son to talk too, especially if they've cruised before! He asking so many different questions, I can only look up so much!
I am worried that my daughter won't want to stay at the clubs, but she's only shy for the first 5 minutes!
I'd appreciate any info you can share! See you in a little over a year!
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Hi and WELCOME ABOARD
I so know what you mean this is my second cruise and due to an injury it slowed me down and i could not do as much as i wanted last time . It must be system overload for your son and you guys to want to know as much as possible , I try to read as much as possible by hearing from everyone hear and from the real die hard cruisers , but i also love reading pasporters guide to cruising by jen and dave marx there are many out there this is the one i like the most . and the most updated book is coming out this may with all updates. and as per your little one the oceaneers club is amazing when we cruised last our kids gave up having dessert for more time there . and other Disfriends kids that had teens said they loved the teen club area i wish i was able to go there too ! . But the whole ship is just like its name a Dream .
hope you have a nice week and cannot wait to say hi in a year .

 

[Cotton Family]

Hi and WELCOME ABOARD
I so know what you mean this is my second cruise and due to an injury it slowed me down and i could not do as much as i wanted last time . It must be system overload for your son and you guys to want to know as much as possible , I try to read as much as possible by hearing from everyone hear and from the real die hard cruisers , but i also love reading pasporters guide to cruising by jen and dave marx there are many out there this is the one i like the most . and the most updated book is coming out this may with all updates. and as per your little one the oceaneers club is amazing when we cruised last our kids gave up having dessert for more time there . and other Disfriends kids that had teens said they loved the teen club area i wish i was able to go there too ! . But the whole ship is just like its name a Dream .
hope you have a nice week and cannot wait to say hi in a year .

Thanks disney67! I will look into pass porters guide!

 

[disney67]

This cruise is starting to look magical with alot of first time cruisers , you guys are going to feel a new way to enjoy disney without being at a park .
this is how i felt when i first boarded the Dream in "09" and it was a Dream and i really have to say a big Thank You to dizneeat Karin and Tom for showing us around the ship and all over it was so much help and I know as someone who has disney in his vains they enjoyed seeing it thru our eyes for the first time .

and if anyone wants to join us for lunch on boarding day we will be eating at the Enchanted Garden ?

We usually eat late on the second seating if anyone would like to join us we can ask when we board the ship ? anyone is more then welcomed ??

and if anyone is interested on doing the FE (fish extender) please contact me and i will be taking names and stateroom # and how many kids, adults , teens ,i do not think i forgot anything ?

if anyone has an ideas or suggestions please feel free to post my name is Jeff
and if we all can get together once for a quick hi and pictures it will be awesome like i did on my last cruise

PS if anyone is going to disney between now and when we go post your dates it would be nice to say hi before we cruise ??

my family will be in disney aug 7th to 12th if anyone is going to be there post me if you want to say Hi

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Hello I'm Heather and our family is going to join you for this magical trip.

I've been on one previous cruise (RCL), but this will be the first cruise for DH-Bruce and the kids, Nathan-7, Nolan-6, and Natalie-3 (almost 4 on the cruise July 1st BD).

I will be booking in the next couple of weeks. Just finalizing our plans. I'm thinking of doing concierge. Anyone go concierge before?

Also think the first seating for food will be best. We can eat and then drop the kids off for a fun adult night! I'm also hoping to get one of the spa villas for DH and I for our day at sea, and really want a cabana for CC as I have a silicone allergy that is hard to handle on a beach full of sand!

We are planning on staying 2 nights at the Poly before the cruise and then 5 nights at POR after the cruise. If we are going to fly clear across the county, I want to be sure to get our money's worth!!!

The last day of school here is May 22nd, and then we'll fly out the next day. NO secret here. Too hard for me to keep it to ourselves. DH and I have not been to WDW since 2005 for our wedding, so lots of updating and planning ahead for us.

I'd love to participate in any meets and be part of the FE group. The kids will get a kick out of that!

We just got back from a Disneyland family trip with my Mom. She won't be joining us, but here is a pic of us. I love having faces with names. Maybe other's would put up a photo? One from a previous cruise perhaps?

I'm so excited! So much to plan and I love the planning part. Great to 'meet' you all!

 

[CrawfordMomof2]

Thanks disney67! I will look into pass porters guide!

I agree with Disney67 on this one. I have the 10 th edition of their guide book, and its worth its weight in gold!

Disney 67,

What time are you all planning on arriving at port? We're planning on flying in the night before, but I wasn't sure what the best port arrival time would be. Also, we currently have first seating, but do you prefer second seating for any specific reason? I've been reading all sorts of opinions here on the boards, and I'm starting to think that second seating may work out better for us.

WELCOME ABOARD TO ALL THE OTHER NEWBIES. JUST OVER A YEAR NOW. WHOOP WHOOP!

 

[disney67]

I was givin a great suggestion that if everyone feels comfortable with it post a picture of your family it is a great idea because this is how a few DisFriends reconized us on my cruise last time, here is our family from my "2011" Our first cruise

 

[disney67]

I agree with Disney67 on this one. I have the 10 th edition of their guide book, and its worth its weight in gold!

Disney 67,

What time are you all planning on arriving at port? We're planning on flying in the night before, but I wasn't sure what the best port arrival time would be. Also, we currently have first seating, but do you prefer second seating for any specific reason? I've been reading all sorts of opinions here on the boards, and I'm starting to think that second seating may work out better for us.

WELCOME ABOARD TO ALL THE OTHER NEWBIES. JUST OVER A YEAR NOW. WHOOP WHOOP!

Hi hope all is well ,
I Arrived at port last time the earliest i could last trip because i was on crutches and i think im going to do that again . because it was a clear sailing doing the on boarding paper work and getting room keys and getting the kids the wrist bands for the Oceaneers Club then it was like about 30-40 minutes and they started to board people in group numbers . when they started to call the groups we had #5 but it went really quick . once on board we took a picture or 2 then went to grab a bite to eat after this we were able to ground our carry ons in our room , then off to scout the ship .
I rambled on lol hope this helps even tho you asked an the ansawer is as early as possible .
As for the seating , and since i have only been on one cruise , this is one of those ?? that can go either way .
I liked it because we can either do pictures before dinner , we can let the kids go in the oceaneers club while mommy and daddy can take in the show , or we can have a nice walk around the ship , and all before dinner , but my best part was mommy and daddy time and the kids loved going to the oceaneers club so i know they did not care they were where they wanted to be

 

[disney67]

Hello I'm Heather and our family is going to join you for this magical trip.

I've been on one previous cruise (RCL), but this will be the first cruise for DH-Bruce and the kids, Nathan-7, Nolan-6, and Natalie-3 (almost 4 on the cruise July 1st BD).

I will be booking in the next couple of weeks. Just finalizing our plans. I'm thinking of doing concierge. Anyone go concierge before?

Also think the first seating for food will be best. We can eat and then drop the kids off for a fun adult night! I'm also hoping to get one of the spa villas for DH and I for our day at sea, and really want a cabana for CC as I have a silicone allergy that is hard to handle on a beach full of sand!

We are planning on staying 2 nights at the Poly before the cruise and then 5 nights at POR after the cruise. If we are going to fly clear across the county, I want to be sure to get our money's worth!!!

The last day of school here is May 22nd, and then we'll fly out the next day. NO secret here. Too hard for me to keep it to ourselves. DH and I have not been to WDW since 2005 for our wedding, so lots of updating and planning ahead for us.

I'd love to participate in any meets and be part of the FE group. The kids will get a kick out of that!

We just got back from a Disneyland family trip with my Mom. She won't be joining us, but here is a pic of us. I love having faces with names. Maybe other's would put up a photo? One from a previous cruise perhaps?

I'm so excited! So much to plan and I love the planning part. Great to 'meet' you all!

Hi Heather and Family Welcome Aboard
Thank you for the great idea about posting Family pictures .
and that is a beautiful picture , and i will update the first page to add your family if anything changes please post . Welcome again and join in with the fun just over a year now before our magical deam cruise .

 

[Nannylisad]

Hello I'm Heather and our family is going to join you for this magical trip.

I've been on one previous cruise (RCL), but this will be the first cruise for DH-Bruce and the kids, Nathan-7, Nolan-6, and Natalie-3 (almost 4 on the cruise July 1st BD).

I will be booking in the next couple of weeks. Just finalizing our plans. I'm thinking of doing concierge. Anyone go concierge before?

Also think the first seating for food will be best. We can eat and then drop the kids off for a fun adult night! I'm also hoping to get one of the spa villas for DH and I for our day at sea, and really want a cabana for CC as I have a silicone allergy that is hard to handle on a beach full of sand!

We are planning on staying 2 nights at the Poly before the cruise and then 5 nights at POR after the cruise. If we are going to fly clear across the county, I want to be sure to get our money's worth!!!

The last day of school here is May 22nd, and then we'll fly out the next day. NO secret here. Too hard for me to keep it to ourselves. DH and I have not been to WDW since 2005 for our wedding, so lots of updating and planning ahead for us.

I'd love to participate in any meets and be part of the FE group. The kids will get a kick out of that!

We just got back from a Disneyland family trip with my Mom. She won't be joining us, but here is a pic of us. I love having faces with names. Maybe other's would put up a photo? One from a previous cruise perhaps?

I'm so excited! So much to plan and I love the planning part. Great to 'meet' you all!

Welcome sounds like a AWSOME trip !!!