mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 That is what I was thinking. :rofl2: :rofl2: She just wanted new pjs.BUSTED!!!!!!!!:dance: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberdeb 7 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 OK, Names:Laying on the floor, our fearless leader Jenn! (AuburnJen)Kneeling is Lorna (Lornaduck), next to her is CJ1st Row Standing L to R Melissa (MMLuvsMMandDVC), her sister (Karen, I think), Linda (Grandma), the next 3 are with the CyberDeb family, (Mom, daughter, sister??), then Buff (Sandra), and David)Back Row Standing L to R Dave (Grumpy), Steves wife, Steve (BigDisneyDaddy), George (We4Mickey hubby), CyberDeb, Carol (Mouseketab), and RickMissing - Marty (Melissa's Husband), and Lynn (We4Mickey)2nd row 4th from left, my mom Joan, daughter Jackie, me (cyberdeb)sister Wendy behind us between me and my daughter. Great trip report!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 2nd row 4th from left, my mom Joan, daughter Jackie, me (cyberdeb)sister Wendy behind us between me and my daughter. Great trip report!!All fixed!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BouncingTiggers 98 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Carol what a great TR! Seeing all the wonderful pics really makes me want to go on the Disney cruise. Oh and I think you have the most food pictures of kitties on any TR I've seen yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Sorry Carol but I think I have another correctionsBigDisneyDaddy is Scott and his wife's name is Pattie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Sorry Carol but I think I have another correctionsBigDisneyDaddy is Scott and his wife's name is PattieFIXED!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigdisneydaddy 9 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 The funny part is that I have a twin brother named Steve so I am used to it. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 The funny part is that I have a twin brother named Steve so I am used to it. LOL:rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 The funny part is that I have a twin brother named Steve so I am used to it. LOLYour twin is channeling through you!!! :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2011Well the day has come, time to leave the ship I rose really early, but still not early enough to watch us arrive. We were already at the pier when I woke up.The pier crew was busy at work unloading all the luggageSome more pictures from the verandah, trying to enjoy it as long as possibleA picture of the decorator pillow usually on the bedComing next, our final breakfast and departure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigdisneydaddy 9 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Your twin is channeling through you!!! :rofl2:After seeing the pics he was wishing he had come with us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Our final breakfast at Enchanted GardenOne last look at Enchanted ArtNow it's time to Say Goodbye......MIC.... (See Ya Real Soon)KEY.....MOUSESome Final Looks at the Ship While Waiting on the ShuttleThen we loaded up our cars back at the Sheraton and headed towards Walt Disney World!!!Some shots from the DriveComing next some scans of all the "stuff" they leave in your stateroom and final thoughts on the cruise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Thats it? Next time take a longer cruise. This was over too fast! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 As promised, here are scans of some of the "stuff" they leave in your stateroomFirst off the welcome aboard flyer and map of the ship:(This was two scans and joined together, so a little sloppy)Our Key to the World CardsThere is a lot of information packed on these cardsIt shows our Dining Time, Dining Rotation, Lifeboat Drill location, and I'm sure the other codes mean lots more.Here are some postcards found in the room. Kinda wish I had seen them sooner, would have sent them to my boys with a Castaway Cay postmark!!Sunday's Navigator Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Thats it? Next time take a longer cruise. This was over too fast!Our next cruise WILL BE a 7-day. It WAS over too fast!! But I have three action packed days at Disney World coming soon!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Monday's NavigatorNassau Shopping GuideFlyer About Cell Phone and Internet Service"Book Your Next Cruise" Booklet Cover(If anyone wants to see the rest of the booklet, let me know, and I'll scan the rest in), but you can find all the info on upcoming cruises on the website. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Tuesday NavigatorCastaway Cay Map and EventsOne of many Senses Spa Brochures They Left Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Wednesday's NavigatorDebarkation Letter (Also known as the GET OFF!!!! Letter)They also left DVC brochures and invitations to DVC Seminars on our bed daily, but they were HUGE and too big for my scanner.Also left on Wednesday night were the tip envelopes, and the forms for Customs (I think Lynn posted a picture of those)Coming Next - Final Thoughts On the Cruise, Then Off to Disney World!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 (Crap, I lost the first batch, so here we go again)Final thoughts on the cruise.In a Word - AWESOME!!!!! (Or is that AUSOME!!!!)They took care of our EVERY need, from the accessible room, to our wonderful stateroom host, to the servers, and every other Cast/Crew Member on board. Nothing was forgotten!!Meals - All the food was delicious, well prepared, and special requests were ALWAYS met.Dining Time - We are late eaters at home. Late eaters at home on Central Time even, so I knew I wanted late dinner. However, we usually don't take almost two hours to eat dinner either, so the evenings were a little late. However, 5:45 is way too early for us, so what to do?? I'm thinking with a future cruise, we'll eat at the rotation restaurants just once, and then go to Cabanas about 7:30 ish for just a bit earlier dinner, and perhaps a shorter dinner.Adult Time - Kid Time - They have really hit it with this one. As one with no kids, I NEVER felt overrun with munchkins. We did not go to the Sail Away Party or the Pirate Party on Deck, so perhaps that's why. We may try to watch those from a distance next time, as from videos I've seen, it looks exciting and fun.Nassau: A lot of folks poo poo Nassau, but we loved it. The boat and bus tour was a really nice excursion. I actually could have skipped Atlantis, but Rick enjoyed himself, so as in all good marriages compromise works!!Castaway Cay – Well, I was REALLY looking forward to this stop, but the DREAM is sometimes better than reality. It was HOT!! (I know, September in the Bahamas, what do you expect). Well, I did expect more shade and maybe more breezes. Now I don’t know if the lack of shade was due to the recent hurricane, or not. Also, the sand was very soft and deep and hard to walk in.Also, I didn’t plan well, I just planned on planting Rick in a chair in the shade and enjoying laying in a float in the water, and snorkeling some. We also should have found a way to take the trams out to the adult beach instead of walking it.I’m wondering has anyone brought their own EZ-Up or other awning to Castaway Cay? Now that would be the ticket!!!The only things I think the cruiseline could have done differently1 – Have the stateroom doorbell sound on the Verandah!! We had this awesome verandah, and sometimes we were expecting guests. Well at least one of us had to stay inside to listen for the doorbell.2 – Travel time. I think they could have stayed at Castaway Cay till after dark on 4-day cruises. That way non-sun folks could have enjoyed an hour or two on the beach after it cooled off some. The reason I say this. On our first night, we steamed pretty hard down to Nassau, then basically just drifted along for the rest of the cruise. We went from Nassau to Castaway Cay at a pretty slow pace, then on our sea day basically drifted. We were traveling at .5 knots most of the day. That actually cut down on the sea breezes and it got kindof hot on deck in the middle of the day. If we had stayed at Castaway Cay longer, could have sailed at a little faster pace on Sea day.Well, to the future. We’ve already got Rhonda watching for the release of 2013 itineraries. We’re going on a 7-day on the Fantasy the week encompassing May 6th, 2013. Really looking forward to that!!!OK, now that you’ve finished an AWESOME CRUISE on the Disney Dream, what’s next??We’re going to Disney World!!!Coming next 3 days of parks and chillin in the Big Easy. (Port Orleans – French Quarter) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Great job, Carol!Having sailed on DCL a number of times, a lot of this is just review for me.But, I did see quite a few interesting things in the materials you scanned. Thanks for doing that.And, it's good to hear that this report isn't finished yet.I'm looking forward to hearing about your times at POFQ.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scooterminnie...paula 20 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Great job!!!!! I am so ready for a 7 day disney cruise. :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Can the cruise portions be over so soon...... :comeback: Now more than ever I want to convince DH to take a Disney Cruise.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigdisneydaddy 9 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I think your idea about staying longer at Castaway Cay is great, I couldnt agree more. I think it would look awesome in the evening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I think your idea about staying longer at Castaway Cay is great, I couldnt agree more. I think it would look awesome in the evening.That was my thoughts!! The hour we spent on the beach at sunset in Cocoa was great!! That's what I was imagining Castaway Cay to be. Nice breezes, well packed sand and it was just not there at CC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 :suspense: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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