Universal Adventures of Dreams AND Magic, and an expanding World!

[Kathy Jetson]

The day at sea sounds right up my ally. Just relaxing in all the Disney fun!

 

[englishrose47]

Okay I subbed to learn about Universal !!!

 

[jenseib]

Ahhhhhh, a day at sea! Wonderful! Unfortunately they are usually too short.

Okay, so here are a few hints .....

Have breakfast at the Royal Palace

sign up for a tasting or two

go to the cooking demonstration

have lunch at the Royal Palace

or have brunch at Palo

enjoy some quiet time on deck 4!

have some coffee at the Cove Cafe

see a movie (and/or the show)

(forgot .... is this your last full day on board? Then the dreaded packing would come in too )

Now, did I give you enough ideas on how to spend your day? If not, just give me a shout and I'll give you some more ideas.

Karin... you should be a cruise director! I know I say this will be a relaxing day...but I laugh at myself...I know it won't be.

Wish I had one of those lounge chairs right now and was relaxing. It's so hot here and we need to have the A/C looked at before it can be used this summer, so I'm sweating it. I think it would be a whole lots more tolerable on the lounge chair on the Dream!


I bet a whole day at sea is fun. A day to really check things out, instaed of being tempted to do other things.

That lounger would be great. We are really hot here too. I can't believe how it just jumped up to close to 90 this weekend. I did turn the AC back on...it's heaven by the way.

The day at sea sounds right up my ally. Just relaxing in all the Disney fun!

I can't wait...One thing I really stressed to my family was that we need a 4 nighter verses the 3 nighter...and my Mom agreed. The cruise will just fly by.

Okay I subbed to learn about Universal !!!

Hi Rosie....you will learn more about cruising right now here. I'm working on that portion of my upcoming trip...but I think you are looking to cruise too right? I se you subbed also to the Universal TR. I'm a little slow at writing lately, but I will have another update ready tomorrow if all goes as planned.

 

[englishrose47]

Karin... you should be a cruise director! I know I say this will be a relaxing day...but I laugh at myself...I know it won't be.



That lounger would be great. We are really hot here too. I can't believe how it just jumped up to close to 90 this weekend. I did turn the AC back on...it's heaven by the way.




I can't wait...One thing I really stressed to my family was that we need a 4 nighter verses the 3 nighter...and my Mom agreed. The cruise will just fly by.



Hi Rosie....you will learn more about cruising right now here. I'm working on that portion of my upcoming trip...but I think you are looking to cruise too right? I se you subbed also to the Universal TR. I'm a little slow at writing lately, but I will have another update ready tomorrow if all goes as planned.

I figured I'd sub to both and then I can learn it all !!!

 

[Woth2982]

Those days at sea are very nice! I remember in 2000 the pool was not too crowded. But of course this is 12 years ago, and a different ship so that may have changed lol. Sounds like an amazing day. Have I mentioned lately that I am jealous?

 

[Beth D]

We loved the theaters on the ship! Lots of great recent movies.

 

[jenseib]

Those days at sea are very nice! I remember in 2000 the pool was not too crowded. But of course this is 12 years ago, and a different ship so that may have changed lol. Sounds like an amazing day. Have I mentioned lately that I am jealous?

They are nice. The bad thing about the Dream is that the pools are too small for the amount of people on board. It's one of the biggest complaints. The Fantasy is the same way. Though wit hthe added water features, the Fantasy is a little better from what I have read.

We loved the theaters on the ship! Lots of great recent movies.

We never had a chance last time, so I do hope we can make a movie this time

I figured I'd sub to both and then I can learn it all !!!

True...I talk a lot...but be sure to ask any questions you have, I'll be happy to answer. The Dream is a fabulous ship. One might even call it a "dream"

 

[jenseib]

I thought I'd share some of our most recent purchases..

I got this top for really cheap, and Claire loves it. it will be going on the trip with us.

I have a wonderful Dis/facebook friend, Kristi, who goes to a Disney outlet quite a bit. She picked me up a couple of cute items and sent them to me. Thanks so much Kristi!!!!
These sweatpants were only $5!

The sweats may go on the trip with us, as they are nice and comfy and would be great for Claire during down/colder times.

She also got me this sweatshirt, which I love...it was only $15!

This dress will be for our Golden Mickey night. One of my co-workers, Mindy, made the Mickey applique and sent it to me. I got the dress on ebay...not a great dress, but it was dirt cheap, and Claire's teacher put it on the dress for me free of charge. She is also going to embroider some names on pillowcases, so I'll buy her a giftcard for doing all of this.

I made these for Claire. We have been working on a couple of pairs lately. We find it fun. I plan to make a christmas pair and another pair to match an outfit I am having made. These may come along on the trip...we'll see how they last over the summer.

These I made for summer. We'll see how they fair too. They would be cute for the cruise...of course, we only need so many shoes. LOL

 

[mickeystoontown]

Great job on the flip flops! I'm in love with them and the Chip & Dale shirt. Too cute!

 

[jenseib]

Great job on the flip flops! I'm in love with them and the Chip & Dale shirt. Too cute!

Thanks...are you all packed and ready to go!

 

[dizneeat]

Love the purchases, Jen! They are all great.

And those flip-flops look great. Are they hard to make? I have seen the video you posted, but I wasn't sure they would turn out just like the ones in the video, now yours are even nicer than the video ones!
Do you think this is something my pupils (13/14 years old) could do?

 

[jenseib]

Love the purchases, Jen! They are all great.

And those flip-flops look great. Are they hard to make? I have seen the video you posted, but I wasn't sure they would turn out just like the ones in the video, now yours are even nicer than the video ones!
Do you think this is something my pupils (13/14 years old) could do?

Very easy. Claire and her friends each made a pair this weekend. They are 6 and 7 year olds. now I just gave them a bunch of ribbon and let them tie them on however they wanted to. No pattern. But the ones I amke, I follow a pattern to give them a uniform look. I think preteen/teens would have no problem with a pattern though. Be sure to get a pinking shears to trim the ends down and it also keeps the ribbon from fraying. The patriotic ones I did first, but didn't have the pinking shears yet, and they were already starting to fray. you also want to be sure you cute the sides short enough so they don't drag on the ground, and get filthy or trip someone.

I bought cheap flip flops at Hobby lobby (I think they were about $1.40 each) and then for the girls I just looked for clearance ribbon. It does take a lot of ribbon, of course depending on the size too. I got some for them at 25-50 cents a roll. not the colors I would want to use, but for them it worked great.
For the ones I made, I paid more per roll, but I bought them when each roll was 50% off too. Hobby Lobby has a lot of sales like that. I'm not sure if you have something like that over there. I also got some ribbon at Joann fabrics.
The thicker ribbon, you do need longer strands because they are harder to tie being so thick.

 

[dizneeat]

Very easy. Claire and her friends each made a pair this weekend. They are 6 and 7 year olds. now I just gave them a bunch of ribbon and let them tie them on however they wanted to. No pattern. But the ones I amke, I follow a pattern to give them a uniform look. I think preteen/teens would have no problem with a pattern though. Be sure to get a pinking shears to trim the ends down and it also keeps the ribbon from fraying. The patriotic ones I did first, but didn't have the pinking shears yet, and they were already starting to fray. you also want to be sure you cute the sides short enough so they don't drag on the ground, and get filthy or trip someone.

I bought cheap flip flops at Hobby lobby (I think they were about $1.40 each) and then for the girls I just looked for clearance ribbon. It does take a lot of ribbon, of course depending on the size too. I got some for them at 25-50 cents a roll. not the colors I would want to use, but for them it worked great.
For the ones I made, I paid more per roll, but I bought them when each roll was 50% off too. Hobby Lobby has a lot of sales like that. I'm not sure if you have something like that over there. I also got some ribbon at Joann fabrics.
The thicker ribbon, you do need longer strands because they are harder to tie being so thick.

Thanks for the heads up, Jen!
I need to get a pair of flip-flops to try it out on. Maybe I can do it for the cute African-Austrian (sounds funny ) girl in our house.
I guess I will get some ribbon for the kids either in a hobby store (looking for ones that are on sale) or from ebay. No Hobby Lobby or anything like it here

 

[Kathy Jetson]

I LOVE that Chip and Dale shirt!

Your very crafty! I don't have the patience to make anything I give up to easy

 

[Wicket's Mom]

Great job on the flip flops! I especially like Claire's black dress, it looks so good on Claire!

I'm still waiting on one of those tie die Mickey shirts, buut it looks like I will have to make on myself!

 

[jenseib]

Thanks for the heads up, Jen!
I need to get a pair of flip-flops to try it out on. Maybe I can do it for the cute African-Austrian (sounds funny ) girl in our house.
I guess I will get some ribbon for the kids either in a hobby store (looking for ones that are on sale) or from ebay. No Hobby Lobby or anything like it here

It's really easy. I do one flip flop and then I do the 2nd the next day....Just to break it up, but it's not hard, and actually really good to do while watching a TV program.

I LOVE that Chip and Dale shirt!

Your very crafty! I don't have the patience to make anything I give up to easy

Thanks. She said it's her favorite so far.

This project was so easy though...you could do it!

Great job on the flip flops! I especially like Claire's black dress, it looks so good on Claire!

I'm still waiting on one of those tie die Mickey shirts, buut it looks like I will have to make on myself!

I still need to tiedye some more things. I just hadn't had the time.
I like the dress too.

 

[Caretames1]

I showed Kadence on FB the flip flops and she thought they were cool. She wants some, so I told her that when Old Navy runs their $1 flip flop sale, we'd get a pair top experiment on. Wish me luck!


The Chip & Dale top is cute, perfect for AK!

 

[mousetravel]

I have a wonderful Dis/facebook friend, Kristi, who goes to a Disney outlet quite a bit. She picked me up a couple of cute items and sent them to me. Thanks so much Kristi!!!!
These sweatpants were only $5!

The sweats may go on the trip with us, as they are nice and comfy and would be great for Claire during down/colder times.

You're welcome!!

I love all your purchases. That Golden Mickey dress is really cute.

I think we're going to make another trip to that Disney Store on Monday (Memorial Day). Just another "one last trip to this Disney store before our trip"!!

DD found a cute embroidered backpack she thought she'd like to get for her birthday/trip, and I tried to get her to get it, but she said "nah, changed my mind". So guess what, she wants it now.... Oh, well, a great excuse to head back down that way for last minute birthday/Disney shopping!

 

[francis6306]

Caught up here too! Love all the new outfits.

 

[jenseib]

I showed Kadence on FB the flip flops and she thought they were cool. She wants some, so I told her that when Old Navy runs their $1 flip flop sale, we'd get a pair top experiment on. Wish me luck!


The Chip & Dale top is cute, perfect for AK!

They are so easy to do. Get a couple of pairs, you might find her wanting to make several colors. I need to go get more shoes again. And ribbon. It's nice to just have it around, and when a friend comes over, they have a project for the "bored" moments.

You're welcome!!

I love all your purchases. That Golden Mickey dress is really cute.

I think we're going to make another trip to that Disney Store on Monday (Memorial Day). Just another "one last trip to this Disney store before our trip"!!

DD found a cute embroidered backpack she thought she'd like to get for her birthday/trip, and I tried to get her to get it, but she said "nah, changed my mind". So guess what, she wants it now.... Oh, well, a great excuse to head back down that way for last minute birthday/Disney shopping!

I wear the sweatshirt daily. It's suregetting its use.
I'm like that too. I see something, but don't want to spend the money..then regret it.

Caught up here too! Love all the new outfits.

Thanks! I do too. I just need to figure out how I am going to fit it all in the suitcases!