The Disney Grump is taking me on a DREAM vacation! TR Link, pg 30

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

While Passports are not cheap, they are good for a long time (if you are 16 or Older when you get it, it's valid for 10 Years).

Plus, there will be a time in the not too distant future you will need a passport or other ID card for all international travel.

http://www.nassauparadiseisland.com/passport/


From http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_989.html#entry_requirements
Travel by Sea: Americans may enter the Unites States from The Bahamas by sea using a passport, passport card, or other Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.


So, my suggestion is - better safe than sorry - there may be some question if you use a birth certificate - there will never be a question with a passport.

For reference, an Adult passport card for a first time applicant is $55 - (30 + 25). Not an outrageous sum. A full passport plus passport card is $165 (140 + 25). A full passport book alone is $135 (110 + 25).

If you only intend to ever go to a Caribbean island by sea - then go for the passport card only.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html
The U.S. Passport Card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book.

The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.

Hope this helps you with your decision making...

Glen

Thanks so much! That was very helpful! I think you have convinced me to at least get the cards.

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

Sounds like you had a great birthday/Easter weekend. Don't you hate it though when you realize that your kids have outgrown something. I will be sad when my DD isn't into hunting eggs or whatever it is. She is already not really into cartoons anymore and she is only 7!

The verandah rooms look awesome! I really want one of those, but I decided to pass this time since our cruise is so short. I don't think we will be in our room at all except to sleep since we have so much packing into just a few days. It would be great to watch the sunrise though. I'm sure you will have some wonderful pictures of that. I will definitely get a verandah if we go on a 5 or 7 day cruise though.

And I am with you on the sea sickness. I'm worried about that myself. That is the number 1 reason that we decided on the short cruise. We figured if we got sick, at least we wouldn't be stuck on the boat for a week. I really hope we (and you) do well though b/c I already know that I want to go back! I will have some drugs of my own too, and some ginger ale, and whatever else I can think of. DH and I both are very prone to motion sickness too. We went down one of the big slides at the Great Wolf Lodge this past fall with our DD, and the family raft we were in spun around where we ended up going down backwards, enclosed, in total darkness. Just that short 15 second ride made us so disoriented and had both of us sick for the rest of the afternoon. So yeah, I'm really nervous about that ship rocking to and fro! I've read mixed opinions on that topic too. Some people say you can't even tell that you are on a ship and others say they could feel it big time. I guess it depends on how calm the sea is during your trip. I hope you will get some pixie dust on your cruise and the water will be as smooth as glass!

 

[photographymom517]

While Passports are not cheap, they are good for a long time (if you are 16 or Older when you get it, it's valid for 10 Years).

Plus, there will be a time in the not too distant future you will need a passport or other ID card for all international travel.

So, my suggestion is - better safe than sorry - there may be some question if you use a birth certificate - there will never be a question with a passport.

If you only intend to ever go to a Caribbean island by sea - then go for the passport card only.

Glen

Thanks Glen for the information!!! I am clueless about passports, so this information was very very helpful!!!! Definitely great to know for future reference!

Yep, just watching that video relaxed me too, I can't wait to actually be there!

The trip is getting close, close enough that I'm starting to freak that I'm running out of time I really wanted to get a bit of tan before we went, especially because we can't wear sunscreen during the dolphin encounter, but I'm still white as a ghost - it takes me forever to tan, so starting now is probably just a waste of time....

I still need to purchase some things, and make my door magnets. Next week I'm doing test monitoring at Jared's school all week, so I won't get much done that week, I'm going to Minnesota for a week in May as well, which leaves me with just 3 weeks to actually get everything in order!

I know what you mean about the tan! With this ridiculous Pennsylvania weather, I'm starting to think that I won't have a tan before our September trip! Every single day that it hits 60 degrees or higher, it rains or storms the entire day! I told my husband that if May starts out the same as April has been, I'm going to the tanning salon again! I haven't been in 4 years, but I'm definitely heading back if it continues to rain, rain, rain! I keep reading how you need rain -- honestly wish I could ship some your way! Our yard is a giant mud puddle & a few of our neighbors' yards look like small ponds!

Wow -- it sounds like you will be super busy before your trip!!!

I think its really great how involved you are with your son's schools & sports!!!! I will tell you one thing for sure -- that is something your boys will ALWAYS remember & cherish! Even if they don't admit it now, trust me, I know its true! My mom was always involved with my school -- she was room mother every year from kindergarden up to 6th grade -- and after that, she went on every field trip (for drillteam, choir, NHS, 8th grade trip, etc). She would always volunteer and do whatever she could for each activity I was involved with. Most kids probably would've been embarassed, but I loved it!!! It is honestly one of my most cherished school-year memories!!! When you write updates about helping with your boys' sports, I think of my mom & all of those memories!

Justin's birthday cookie really turned out great!

Your niece is sooo cute! I can't believe how much she's grown since the last picture I saw of her on your PTR!!! I completely know what you mean about having a girl in the family! My niece is the first girl too and I love buying her cute little dresses & dolls!

It sounds like you had a busy Easter weekend too! My husband had to work 11 hours Friday and Saturday, so Easter Sunday was his only day off. We spent most of the morning relaxing & finishing up last minute Easter details. I also forgot to hide the eggs Saturday night because I was so tired so I had to sneek out & do it first thing Sunday morning. Luckily Luke didn't notice!!!

I love that you put money in the Easter eggs instead of candy!! My parents always did that & my brother and I loved it! Now, my nephew & Luke love it just as much as we did!

Checking to see if anything was hidden in the junk cabinet above the stove - I hope I'm not the only one with one of these!

You aren't the only one!!!

My parents always had one for us growing up (although they would sometimes put a lock on it if my brother or I were grounded for something!). When I first moved in with my husband, he looked at me as if I were crazy when I rearranged things to make room for "a junk food cupboard" -- but he quickly began to love it!!! We still have one & probably always will!

This is my nephew, Baylee's big brother, with Justin

Your nephew looks alot like Jared!

When we last left off we were enjoying the AKL. The next day would be June 3rd. This is the day we will board the Dream! We have a breakfast ADR for Boma at 7:45, but since our port arrival time is between 11 & 11:30, I'm thinking of moving this back a little to maybe 8:15???

We'll have some lunch, I've heard the buffet at Cabana's is loaded with just about anything and everything so I'm looking forward to that.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't find out on this night that I wasted a ton of money on a cruise that I won't enjoy because I get seasick! I'm a bit nervous about this as I do have issues with motion sickness, but I'm going to get those patches that you wear behind your ear and I'll have Bonine with me, hopefully that will do the trick - wish me luck!!

I can't wait to see pictures & hear your review of Boma!!! When we stayed at AKL in 2009, we didn't have ADR's for Boma or Jiko but we tried to get in both at the last minute. Unfortunately we were there during Spring break & the wait time was over 45 minutes. We would've waited but Luke was 10 months old at the time & there was just no way. I will say that the food smelled and looked DELICIOUS!!!!

I've read on a few dining reports that Cabana's has a ton of options!!!

I hope that you don't get motion sickness & are able to enjoy your cruise!!!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

What a lovely Easter you had! We got the rain today and I'm ready to be rid of it already....

Your little Baylee is such a cutie pie! Girls are fun aren't they?

I'm trying to decide if I need to attempt to hit the tanning salon...
Well, not hit it but go to it. You know.

 

[MaryAz]

Great updates!! I want to go on a cruise and share a cabana!! How fun!! I 2nd the vote to check out the Kidani pool-it is awesome!! Bkfst at Boma is yummy!! I also get motion sick and no problems on the cruise!!

 

[MeMom]

No diaper changing for Justin, huh? Trent won't hesitate, but Drew.....no kind of way would he do that.

So glad you got to have some sweet family time on Easter. It went from sun to rain to sun to rain back and forth almost on the hour that day for us. We took one of those 'sun' times to run out and have the egg hunt. Right now, two M&M's in each egg make little girls happy. I'm sure the day will come when we'll have to graduate to dollars, too.

Happy Birthday to your big guy. Looks like the headphones and shoes were very well-liked.

When I see Boma pictures, I can smell that wonderful aroma that permeates that side of the lobby. We've only been for dinner, but we'll get to breakfast eventually. I vote for strolling around and seeing the animals, as you probably could guess.

 

[kschafer]

Too bad Jared and Don weren't able to make it for Justin's birthday! Sounds like you had some great family time though!!

I would try to move the Boma ADR if possible, with the time change, you might feel a bit better with another 1/2 hour of sleep!

I would love to do a Disney cruise someday but I too worry I would have motion issues. I will be very nervous for you and anxiously await a good report

 

[wdwgirl03]

Oh wow, only 5 weeks to go now?! That's awesome!! The pictures look amazing, but I'm sure you're right that they don't do the actual ship justice. I am so jealous.

Looks like you had a good Easter and Justin had a nice birthday too.

 

[TanzUnited99]

Happy belated birthday to Justin!! I love his birthday presents - money is what I normally ask for as well! Also the cake you made looks delish!

That is such a good idea to stuff eggs with money to keep the interest - I will have to pass on that tip to our mum!

Love the photos of Baylee - she is such a cutie

The dream looks amazing!! Good luck with getting a reservation at Palo. I would love to stay in one of those Staterooms

Good luck with keeping the sea sickness at bay - am hoping you will be fine and able to enjoy your trip

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

It looks like Justin had a great birthday. Love the cookie cake!

Your niece is just adorable. I know what you mean, my cousin and I both had boys so it was nice when she decided to have another and it was a girl.

Love the Easter egg hunt! I wish I had done that as I cut back on the candy this year and he is always looking for Disney dollars as he calls it. That's a good way to keep them young too. Boy, they grow up fast!

It has been raining here for quite a few weeks now. I had heard that it was dry in parts of the country. A coworker was in Florida this week and telling us how bad they need rain where his daughter lives. I wish some of our rain would help you guys out! We definitely don't need anymore!

Day 1 looks great. I can't wait to hear about breakfast at Boma.

I am sure you are getting excited about the cruise. It looks like such a fabulous ship.

 

[SoonerGirl]

I love the cookie cake!
Your niece is adorable.
I have two nephews and we do buckets as well. I can't wait for my niece to get here this summer so I can buy a basket next Easter.
So clever to put money in the eggs instead of candy. I may have to do that next year.

I would leave the BOMA ADR for 7:45 and spend the extra time strolling around AKL.

The rooms on the Dream look amazing!
I hope you won't need your motion sickness meds.

The cookie cake was pretty good, if I do say so myself! I wish he had wanted a regular cake though, I can leave those alone, that cookie is hard to pass up

Nieces are fun, I'm sure you are going to enjoy yours!

I got the idea of putting money in the eggs from my SIL. Her mother did it when my SIL and her sister got older in order to keep them hunting, I thought it was a fabulous idea.

I'm leaning towards just leaving the ADR where it is, unless my family convinces me that they need more sleep....

Happy Belated Birthday to Justin.

My DD was on duty with EMS and my DS was home but sadly I did not do any candy this year. Too much tempation for me and I always seems to get too much. So sad they are growing up. We just had a quiet dinner.

When the first one started driving I was a nervous wreck. When the second one started I was and am much better.

We always joke that DD is able to drive the ambulance now so at least peple will get out of her way with lights and siens on.

The dream is soooo dreamy. Someday ... maybe....

It is bittersweet when your kids get to an age where the holidays don't hold as much appeal. I'm going to keep doing the buckets and eggs as long as mine will let me get away with it!

That's what Justin needs - a car with lights and a siren so everyone will get the heck out of his way

My DH can't ride anything that spins & he gets motion sickness once in awhile. So he tried the patch & swears by it. I was afraid that I might get sick so I tried the patch, but it made me sick. So, off it went & I was better.

Michelle, I with you, love the beach, but don't want to get in the water. I don't want to meet whatever is lurking in that water!

Doris

You know, I had a friend tell me the other day that the patch made her sick too. She said she was getting double vision with it. She took it off and just took over the counter meds and was fine.

Ha! I'm afraid of what is in the water too! I've gone on two beach trips with my girlfriends and they always make fun of me because I won't go in any deeper than my shins!

Great life and trip update! I think you should leave your Boma ADR as it is. The earlier the better I say. If in the extremely rare case they fall behind or it takes you a long time to get out of there, you won't be rushing as much having gone at the earlier time.

About the seasickness, don't think about it! I'm telling you right now you will feel the ship move. I don't have bad motion sickness but sometimes I stress over it so much I make myself sick! When I went on my first cruise, I armed myself with Gravol (Bronine equivalent I think) and ended up taking quite a bit only because I was so paranoid about feeling sick. Just don't think about it and you should be fine

You're right, I know if I stress over the motion of the boat I will make things so much worse. I need to just take my Bonine each morning and go into it with the attitude that I will be fine, just like I do at the parks when I want to ride EE back to back

Happy Birthday to Justin

Looks like you've had some pretty fun family gatherings and a busy week.

Your new plans look/sound great.

Thanks! We stay pretty busy between these two boys! Things should slow down just a bit after this week, at least for a little while. Justin's last baseball game is on Friday and he'll be done until summer ball starts the end of May - that will be a short but nice little break!

Sounds like you had a great birthday/Easter weekend. Don't you hate it though when you realize that your kids have outgrown something. I will be sad when my DD isn't into hunting eggs or whatever it is. She is already not really into cartoons anymore and she is only 7!

Yeah, it stinks! They grow up way too fast

The verandah rooms look awesome! I really want one of those, but I decided to pass this time since our cruise is so short. I don't think we will be in our room at all except to sleep since we have so much packing into just a few days. It would be great to watch the sunrise though. I'm sure you will have some wonderful pictures of that. I will definitely get a verandah if we go on a 5 or 7 day cruise though.

I have a friend that has cruised both with and without the verandah, she told me they were definitely worth the extra money. Her favorite part of the day was sitting out there in the morning enjoying her coffee while everyone else was still asleep. Honestly, the biggest reason I wanted one was so I could sit out there and get some fresh air if the rocking of the boat bothered me at all.

And I am with you on the sea sickness. I'm worried about that myself. That is the number 1 reason that we decided on the short cruise. We figured if we got sick, at least we wouldn't be stuck on the boat for a week. I really hope we (and you) do well though b/c I already know that I want to go back! I will have some drugs of my own too, and some ginger ale, and whatever else I can think of. DH and I both are very prone to motion sickness too. We went down one of the big slides at the Great Wolf Lodge this past fall with our DD, and the family raft we were in spun around where we ended up going down backwards, enclosed, in total darkness. Just that short 15 second ride made us so disoriented and had both of us sick for the rest of the afternoon. So yeah, I'm really nervous about that ship rocking to and fro! I've read mixed opinions on that topic too. Some people say you can't even tell that you are on a ship and others say they could feel it big time. I guess it depends on how calm the sea is during your trip. I hope you will get some pixie dust on your cruise and the water will be as smooth as glass!

I've read widely different opinions too, we'll keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best!!

I know what you mean about the tan! With this ridiculous Pennsylvania weather, I'm starting to think that I won't have a tan before our September trip! Every single day that it hits 60 degrees or higher, it rains or storms the entire day! I told my husband that if May starts out the same as April has been, I'm going to the tanning salon again! I haven't been in 4 years, but I'm definitely heading back if it continues to rain, rain, rain! I keep reading how you need rain -- honestly wish I could ship some your way! Our yard is a giant mud puddle & a few of our neighbors' yards look like small ponds!

I really hate to go to a tanning salon, especially since I'll be leaving for week mid May, I'll just start to get some color and be gone for a week. I'm afraid it would be waste of time and money. I might have to break down and try a self tanner, I'm just afraid of turning orange!

It's crazy how parts of the county are just getting pounded with rain and here we sit, begging for it! I'd take some of your rain if we could!

I think its really great how involved you are with your son's schools & sports!!!! I will tell you one thing for sure -- that is something your boys will ALWAYS remember & cherish! Even if they don't admit it now, trust me, I know its true! My mom was always involved with my school -- she was room mother every year from kindergarden up to 6th grade -- and after that, she went on every field trip (for drillteam, choir, NHS, 8th grade trip, etc). She would always volunteer and do whatever she could for each activity I was involved with. Most kids probably would've been embarassed, but I loved it!!! It is honestly one of my most cherished school-year memories!!! When you write updates about helping with your boys' sports, I think of my mom & all of those memories!

I think both boys like that I'm involved at school. I know Justin loves having me in the concession stand - better access to food for him

Justin's birthday cookie really turned out great!

Thanks!

Your niece is sooo cute! I can't believe how much she's grown since the last picture I saw of her on your PTR!!! I completely know what you mean about having a girl in the family! My niece is the first girl too and I love buying her cute little dresses & dolls!

I have to stay out of the little sections of stores, otherwise I would go broke!

It sounds like you had a busy Easter weekend too! My husband had to work 11 hours Friday and Saturday, so Easter Sunday was his only day off. We spent most of the morning relaxing & finishing up last minute Easter details. I also forgot to hide the eggs Saturday night because I was so tired so I had to sneek out & do it first thing Sunday morning. Luckily Luke didn't notice!!!

I love that you put money in the Easter eggs instead of candy!! My parents always did that & my brother and I loved it! Now, my nephew & Luke love it just as much as we did!

You'll have to post some Easter pictures on your PTR, I'd love to see Luke hunting his eggs!

I can't wait to see pictures & hear your review of Boma!!! When we stayed at AKL in 2009, we didn't have ADR's for Boma or Jiko but we tried to get in both at the last minute. Unfortunately we were there during Spring break & the wait time was over 45 minutes. We would've waited but Luke was 10 months old at the time & there was just no way. I will say that the food smelled and looked DELICIOUS!!!!

We ate dinner at Boma years ago and it was really good, I'm sure breakfast will be too. I've heard nothing but good things about it!

 

[KatMark]

Love the update, Michelle.

Justin sounds a lot like my Markie. Everytime he has a little extra cash or a gift card, it is off to buy another pair of shoes. He has more shoes than his dad, brother and I combined (and baseball hats to go with each pair of shoes!).

Your niece is absolutely precious; what a sweetie pie.

I think you should leave your ADR at Boma alone. You'll be too excited to sleep anyway, and then you can roam the resort one last time to see the animals.

The ship looks breathtaking.

That is my one fear of taking a cruise -- that I'll get seasick (I've never been).

 

[SoonerGirl]

What a lovely Easter you had! We got the rain today and I'm ready to be rid of it already....

Your little Baylee is such a cutie pie! Girls are fun aren't they?

I'm trying to decide if I need to attempt to hit the tanning salon...
Well, not hit it but go to it. You know.

Girls are fun! Did I ever tell you that I found that coverup that you bought for Harper? I got it and a matching swimsuit for Baylee for this summer - she looks ridiculously cute in it!

Great updates!! I want to go on a cruise and share a cabana!! How fun!! I 2nd the vote to check out the Kidani pool-it is awesome!! Bkfst at Boma is yummy!! I also get motion sick and no problems on the cruise!!

Good to hear that you didn't have any problems on the cruise! I'm sure I am worrying over nothing.

Have you started a TR for Avery's birthday trip????

No diaper changing for Justin, huh? Trent won't hesitate, but Drew.....no kind of way would he do that. [/quote

Nope, he runs the other way whenever it's mentioned

So glad you got to have some sweet family time on Easter. It went from sun to rain to sun to rain back and forth almost on the hour that day for us. We took one of those 'sun' times to run out and have the egg hunt. Right now, two M&M's in each egg make little girls happy. I'm sure the day will come when we'll have to graduate to dollars, too.

Glad you got some sun anyway! I bet Brooklynn would thrilled with a quarter or two in those eggs right now

Happy Birthday to your big guy. Looks like the headphones and shoes were very well-liked.

He's actually pretty easy to please. Of course, he pretty much gets whatever he wants, so maybe that's why

When I see Boma pictures, I can smell that wonderful aroma that permeates that side of the lobby. We've only been for dinner, but we'll get to breakfast eventually. I vote for strolling around and seeing the animals, as you probably could guess.

We've been to Boma for dinner too, but it was ages ago. It does smell so good when you're walking by!

Too bad Jared and Don weren't able to make it for Justin's birthday! Sounds like you had some great family time though!!

I would try to move the Boma ADR if possible, with the time change, you might feel a bit better with another 1/2 hour of sleep!

I would love to do a Disney cruise someday but I too worry I would have motion issues. I will be very nervous for you and anxiously await a good report

We were bummed that Don and Jared couldn't be there, but we made the best of it.

The rest of the family might enjoy an extra 1/2 hour of sleep, I'll be too excited to sleep!

I've been told over and over again that many people with motion issues have none on a cruise, so I'm optimistic!

Oh wow, only 5 weeks to go now?! That's awesome!! The pictures look amazing, but I'm sure you're right that they don't do the actual ship justice. I am so jealous.

Looks like you had a good Easter and Justin had a nice birthday too.

I know, it's getting here fast!!

Do CMs get cruise discounts??? Just thinking maybe you guys can take advantage while your sis is working there!

Happy belated birthday to Justin!! I love his birthday presents - money is what I normally ask for as well! Also the cake you made looks delish!

That is such a good idea to stuff eggs with money to keep the interest - I will have to pass on that tip to our mum!

Love the photos of Baylee - she is such a cutie

The dream looks amazing!! Good luck with getting a reservation at Palo. I would love to stay in one of those Staterooms

Good luck with keeping the sea sickness at bay - am hoping you will be fine and able to enjoy your trip

Justin has gotten to an age where most of what he wants is pretty pricey so he just asks for money and then pools it to get something that he wants. This year he plans to save it all for souvineer money for the trip. Of course, he just starting dating this girl, he may end up blowing all of his cash on her

I can't wait to see the Dream in person, it looks just beautiful!

It looks like Justin had a great birthday. Love the cookie cake!

Your niece is just adorable. I know what you mean, my cousin and I both had boys so it was nice when she decided to have another and it was a girl.

Love the Easter egg hunt! I wish I had done that as I cut back on the candy this year and he is always looking for Disney dollars as he calls it. That's a good way to keep them young too. Boy, they grow up fast!

It has been raining here for quite a few weeks now. I had heard that it was dry in parts of the country. A coworker was in Florida this week and telling us how bad they need rain where his daughter lives. I wish some of our rain would help you guys out! We definitely don't need anymore!

Day 1 looks great. I can't wait to hear about breakfast at Boma.

I am sure you are getting excited about the cruise. It looks like such a fabulous ship.

The cookie cake turned out good, too good in fact, I ate way too much of it!

Kids do grow up so fast! Anything that I can do to try and keep them young I will!

The rain is so funny, we have parts of the state that are water logged and then we have parts that are getting no rain at all. This last weekend was the first measurable rainfall we've had in months. I'd gladly take some of your rain if we could!

 

[SoonerGirl]

Love the update, Michelle.

Justin sounds a lot like my Markie. Everytime he has a little extra cash or a gift card, it is off to buy another pair of shoes. He has more shoes than his dad, brother and I combined (and baseball hats to go with each pair of shoes!).

Your niece is absolutely precious; what a sweetie pie.

I think you should leave your ADR at Boma alone. You'll be too excited to sleep anyway, and then you can roam the resort one last time to see the animals.

The ship looks breathtaking.

That is my one fear of taking a cruise -- that I'll get seasick (I've never been).

Justin and his shoes! Everytime we go to the mall or a sporting goods store he has to look at the shoes. Now, he has no where near the number of shoes that I have, but that's just because I won't buy them for him

My niece is a mess, being the only girl in the family she is definitely a princess!

I know I won't be able to sleep that morning! I'm thinking of changing the ADR for the rest of the family. Don hates getting up early on vacation and Justin, well, he's a teenager, need I say more??? Jared is not a morning person either, but I bet he'll be excited enough that it won't be hard to get him up and moving.

I'll be sure and report on the motion sickness issue, you can bet that if it doesn't bother me then you will probably be just fine

 

[PrincessInOz]

Great update Michelle. I swear that ... lately... every time you post a picture of your boys they seem so much TALLER and older!

Sounds like your plans are coming together...and I can't wait to see food porn from Boma, whichever way you decide for your ADR time.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hi, Michelle! Finally catching up on everything. Justin's cookie cake looks delicious, and the boys look quite pleased with their Easter goodies. Your niece is just adorable!

Boma -- mmmmm! So yummy! Your room on the Dream looks fabulous!

 

[brookelizabeth]

Michelle! I'm finally here!!!!!! Sorry it took so long. However, I'm just drooooooling over your plans! AKL, Boma Breakfast, the Dream, a dolphin excursion, the cabana... It's all so wonderful! You guys are going to have an amazing time, and I do hope it rubs off on Don a bit. Perhaps Mr. Shocker will as well.

Congrats to the boys on all their sports accomplishments! How proud you must be!!! I just cannot get over how much your kids grow from trip to trip. They really are becoming young men!

Great idea on stuffing the eggs with money. I'm storing that one away for when Henry declares he is too old!

 

[Happydog]

Great update! Love that you are going for the cabana! And WigD and co is exactly the group to share it with. I am sure you will get use out of it, especially in the heat of summer!

Your plan to have a Boma breakfast sounds great! I like the plan! I'd keep the time you have, too... remember 15 minutes they'll hold your reservation, so you should be fine. Everyone will likely be excited to get to the ship, so I am sure you won't have too many sleepy complaints!

I hear you on the planning and packing front... I have more time than you, but MAY is one of the busiest times of the year for me... so I am afraid time is going to get away from me.

Easter looks like great fun at your house!!! I laughed at your junk cupboard. I have like two or three and a few drawers to boot!

Cute niece. I keep saying if we decide to go for #3 it better be a girl!!! Matt says we couldn't afford another girl in the house! The clothes for little girls are WAY cute!!!!

I bet you will feel the boat but only in a limited way -- that first night, because of the speed, and then from CCay to Canaveral. That is where I noticed it most, but then it wasn't bad... We took Bonine daily. But we didn't need it on the Costa cruise we took in Europe... well, only ONE day. Not sure why the sea was not as calm as we came around to Greece, but no one was ill, and bonine definitely did the trick.

 

[JenAusty]

I absolutely love the picture of the boys with their easter baskets.. especially the funny face in the background..

HECK- I'll do the money easter egg hunt! hehe That is a really great idea! We use to have egg hunts at my Gmas with all the grandkids and some of them had money and we use to get soo excited when we found those!

I'll be excited to hear about your breakfast experience at Boma. This is probably my favorite place to eat in terms of food quality. I have only ate there during dinner though.. so I'll be excited to see what they offer and how it is. I'm going there this trip and can't wait!!

My parents said that after this trip, they want to plan a cruise together as a family. They are like cruise fanatics like we are Disney. They have been on 2 cruises and swear by them. I talked to them a few times about the Disney cruises.. but recently my dad brought it up and said he didn't want to go on Disney because there will be a tons of kids. I told him of the adult areas, but he said even when they went on the cruise- the adult areas always had kids too. He thinks it will be jam-packed with kids. But I suppose I'll settle with any cruise!

 

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I believe you have hit the one month mark, correct?!?!