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This is a positively relaxing cruise for you guys! After so many, I think it's about time you get to actually enjoy the ship.
And I think it's better to say it's too hot than to say it's too cold....
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Happy to hear your cruise is going so well. I want to be back on the Fantasy right now so badly! We just returned home to 3 feet of snow and temps in the teens.
I can't even tell you how jealous i am. I had a friend just sail out on the Wonder and I am want to cry because she invited me to go last year but I knew it wasn't doable...now kicking myself!
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Happy to hear your cruise is going so well. I want to be back on the Fantasy right now so badly! We just returned home to 3 feet of snow and temps in the teens.
Glad you are enjoying the cruise! Staying on board at both ports sounds like a good call
It's a weird feeling to know we'll have finished this cruise and not stepped foot off the ship, but equally, we've enjoyed all the facilities the Dream has to offer.
I can't even tell you how jealous i am. I had a friend just sail out on the Wonder and I am want to cry because she invited me to go last year but I knew it wasn't doable...now kicking myself!
I think I'd have chosen to spend the whole cruise on board as well. I was at CC one time when it was very hot and it was just exhausting and uncomfortable. Much better at the adult pool and the cool of Cove Cafe!
I think I'd have chosen to spend the whole cruise on board as well. I was at CC one time when it was very hot and it was just exhausting and uncomfortable. Much better at the adult pool and the cool of Cove Cafe!
I can imagine it would have been very uncomfortable yesterday. One of our table mates at dinner was completely red and burnt!
We did indeed stay on board yesterday, and we were the only ones in the adult pool area yesterday morning, so that was lovely. We did the AquaDuck, and all I'll say is with varying responses...
We spent quite a bit more time in the Rainforest and again had the whole place to ourselves for a while. Lunch was at Cabana's, overlooking Castaway Cay, and we did get a lot of photos of the island, albeit from the ship.
Dinner last night was again at the Royal Palace and it was the pirate menu. This is my favourite menu of the cruise, but sadly I was slightly disappointed with it, and we had timing issues, with us barely done in time for the pirate deck party. They've split this off from the fireworks, and it's now in between the two dinner seatings, with the fireworks at their usual late time (we didn't make it up to see those ). We had the most magical experience, finding pirate Minnie waiting to do her part in the show and were able to snag photos with her!
Today, we have a quiet morning at sea planned, with activities literally the rest of the day...
The Dream and Fantasy both have their party between dinners. I actually like it better then, but for first dining it is hard to get to.
Glad you had a wonderful cruise. I am living through you!
Wow, I go to work for three days and you guys are already enjoying the cruise!!
I am glad that you guys gave yourselves a break and changed your plans when you felt tired. There is nothing worse than draggin' your wagon around. : as far as the Dream, that is the only Disney Cruise we have taken and we absolutely loved it! Glad to see that you are having a ball relaxing!
Tara
P.S. Thanks for the compliment on my pic. I have never felt better!
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