Archive for October, 2009

Dream Ratio

O.K. so I am weird. But I did notice the ratio of crew to passengers is better on the Dream than on the Magic/Wonder. On the two existing ships - the ratio is 945 to 2400, or one crew member for every 39.38 passengers. On the Dream, the ratio is 1458 to 4000, or...
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Driving from Tampa, any cheaper places to leave a car?

My friend has just decided to come on a cruise with us in December. :banana: She lives in the Tampa area and will be driving over to the port. I was wondering if there were any cheaper options for leaving a car and getting to the port other than paying the $105 to park...
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Crusaders cruise into state final – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Crusaders cruise into state finalMilwaukee Journal SentinelThe state semifinals haven't been the problem for the Catholic Memorial boys soccer team. The Crusaders defeated Madison Edgewood, 3-0, ...and more »
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Spending Christmas on DCL

Our family is going on the Dec 23 4 nighter. Excited. I am really hoping it will be a special memory for my wife and 11 year old. :santa: Was wondering if others who have been on DCL on Dec 25 can share their thoughts on the experience. Do they have a special Xmas...
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The week’s top cruise deals – Mirror.co.uk

The week’s top cruise deals – Mirror.co.uk

OfficialWire (press release) The week's top cruise dealsMirror.co.ukBook a Caribbean cruise with Ocean Village this weekend and receive £150 per couple on-board credit ...Cruise spending rises 70% to hit $246.1mThe TribuneCruise Tourism Sees Major BoostCompareCarrentals.comLess than 50% of cruise visitors buy local toursThe Tribuneall 12 news articles »
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Sail dates for Dream

maybe i'm just not seeing it on the DCL site, but are all the 2011 dates listed somewhere? sorry if i'm asking something obvious. We want to sail on the Dream in 2011, but not till later in the year.
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Some of You are So Lucky….

My family including my DH thinks I am nuts. I sent an email to the family about the Dream Announcement and I got the following summarized response - "Another Disney Cruise" <Insert Sarcasm here>. Most of them have never even been on DCL. But My OWN DH thinks I have a problem. For those...
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Discount Car Rental

If you are planning a holiday to one of the many tourist destinations throughout Australia, make sure to book a rental car that will give you unlimited freedom to enjoy the pristine sites that this country has to offer. Although it may seem a big task to search for the right vehicle, renting...
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Disney’s new cruise ship to feature virtual windows – Examiner.com

Disney’s new cruise ship to feature virtual windows – Examiner.com

New York Post Disney's new cruise ship to feature virtual windowsExaminer.comWhen Disney's newest ship, the Dream, sets sale in early 2011, it will be one of the first commercial cruise ships to feature virtual windows. ...New Disney Ship: Virtual Portholes, Water CoasterABC NewsThe Disney Dream cruise shipMyFoxOrlando.comDisney Cruise Line unveils new shipOrlando Business JournalWalletPop -New...
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Dodgers cruise to the Mexican Riviera with Steve Garvey, Mariano Duncan and … – Los Angeles Times

Dodgers cruise to the Mexican Riviera with Steve Garvey, Mariano Duncan and ...Los Angeles TimesDampen your post-season Dodger blues with a seven-day cruise on the Mexican Riviera out of Long Beach. It will feature former first-baseman Steve Garvey, ...
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World’s largest cruise ship sails for US port – The Associated Press

World’s largest cruise ship sails for US port – The Associated Press

Straits Times World's largest cruise ship sails for US portThe Associated PressThe world's largest cruise ship is finally finished and Friday it began gliding toward its home port in Florida. The Oasis of the Seas will meet its first ...Hotels hope Oasis cruise ship will lead to more room salesSun-Sentinel.comWorld's largest cruise liner begins...
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The Verdict: Cruise and Woo Fly Tigers, Sandler’s dual role and Frank Miller’s … – Seattle Post Intelligencer

The Verdict: Cruise and Woo Fly Tigers, Sandler's dual role and Frank Miller's ...Seattle Post IntelligencerCruise is headed back to World War II with another script by the writer of Valkyrie, and he's doing it with John Woo, who directed him in ...and more »
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Is there a fee for lifestyle photos at Shutters?

Is there a sitting fee for lifestyle photos at Shutters?
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Transfer onboard booking to Dream?

Has anyone heard if they will be allowing you to transfer your onboard booking to the Dream and get the discount and onboard credit? I called the Castaway Club number today and spoke with a CM who said no, they would not be allowing that! But she sounded like she really didn't know what...
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Anyone have Halloween pics from cruises during halloween???????

I think that would so much fun to go DCL for Halloween. :wizard: Is it like the not so scary party at DW? Do they do any special activities? Are the crew dressed up in costumes?
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MCO Shuttle anyone?

Hi - I was wondering if anyone had used this shuttle service from MCO to the port or their port area hotel. Their prices seem very reasonable. Also if anyone can recommend any other shuttle services to the port that would be great! Or if you have had any bad experiences so we can...
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New Disney Ship: Virtual Portholes, Water Coaster – ABC News

New Disney Ship: Virtual Portholes, Water Coaster – ABC News

New York Post New Disney Ship: Virtual Portholes, Water CoasterABC NewsAP Disney's new cruise ship will include a 765-foot-long water coaster ride and virtual portholes with a live view of the ...The Disney Dream cruise shipMyFoxOrlando.comDisney Cruise Line unveils new shipOrlando Business JournalDisney Cruise Lines - inside cabins dismal no moreWalletPopNew York Post -USA Today -WESH.comall...
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DCL vs RCL Oasis of the Seas honeymoon

Hey all, I've never posted on the Disney cruise board before since I've never gone on a Disney cruise. But I'm looking for opinions/suggestions. I figured my best bet is to ask a bunch of cruise junkies. So here's the situation. My fiance and I are getting married in January. Our honeymoon will be...
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DSLR during dinner???

For those of you that have SLR cameras..do you bring them to dinner? If so what do you do with the camera while eating. :confused3 I would love to have pics of the food and all but i really didn't want to bring the camera bag and didn't want to lay it on the...
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Cards cruise with win over CJ – Carthage Press

Cards cruise with win over CJCarthage PressSenior quarterback Patrick Drake threw for four touchdowns and legged out a fifth as the Webb City Cardinals nailed down yet another No. ...and more »
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