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Did you ever find out what the rumbling was in the middle of the night? I know the distances they travel are very small on the short cruises, so they're often just idling, killing time until it's ok to pull into the port. I wonder if turning the engine on or off would cause that. What a perfect day on the island! The photos are so great and really show what a great time everyone was having. That one of Lukas absolutely blissful in the blue water is wonderful. You're right that it's rare for whole families to bond together and feel so comfortable in a short time. You were meant to be sisters, I think!
You got some great pictures at CC. I'm so glad that things worked out so well with Kelly & family. Not that I thought it wouldn't, but how great that everyone in the families got along.
The water at CC looks so nice and calm. I'm not a beachy person at all but I could see myself enjoying this beach.
Funny how word got around of someone getting into trouble. Even funnier that the person was Chad.
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Sounds like you all had a wonderful day together at Castaway Cay! I haven't been on a Disney Cruise yet but I agree with you about skipping the Bahamas and just extending the stay at Castaway Cay!
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Such a lovely trip you are having. PP do make wonderful friends too. Your Pirate sound sounds like loads of fun. I can't believe you are coming into your final night. I must say you are very brave to one-have your photo taken while in a bathing suit and 2-posting it! Many PP do post photos of them sleves in the pool and what not but resy assured you will NEVER see a photo of me in a bathing suit posted online!!!
If it wasn't for the fact that I was wearing a one-piece, I definitely wouldn't have posted it. It was one of the only pictures I was in, so I felt like I had to prove I was there, even if it meant breaking out the bathing suit.
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What a great time on Castaway Cay, but it sounds like the best is still to come...
For Hope, it was a very sweet surprise. To Chad and I, it was a very generous and kind gesture based on what we had learned about the crew members.
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What a great day at CC. I always go to the Adult Beach, I never realized how much more fun the family beach seems! Can't wait to hear what Jason had in store for you guys
You should definitely give the family beach a try, and if you don't like, you still have the adult beach to fall back on.
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Sounds like an AMAZING day!!! Love the photo of Hope not wanting to leave!
Can't wait to hear what happens next!!!!
That was her whiney face...buried in the lounger.
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What a great relaxing time on Castaway Cay! Sounds like you guys had a great time with Kelly's family. Love the pictures of the kids playing together. How great to get along with people you meet online!! Can't wait for more.
We had such a fun time together. One of the best days I've spent at Castaway Cay.
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The best part of a DVC members cruise is the fact that it goes to CC twice. We also did a double dip last year on the Dream when we did a 5 night trip. Love it there! And would certainly jump to be part of the crew that stays on the island!! Course, they probably wouldn't let me get drinks from the bar, would they?
Great day! Sorry to hear about Chad's walk on the sharp rocks!
We actually booked a 4 day cruise once, and when ME pulled up to the cruise terminal to let us out, they announced that because of maintenance to the ship, we would be using our sea day for an extra day at CC. It was great!
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I totally agree with you, I would LOVE a cruise that just skipped the Bahamas and docked at Castaway Cay for a few days instead! It sounds like you had a fabulous day there with Kelly and family I love the photos they took of you in the water, very cute!
I think that if you do the Bahamas once, there's no need to do it again.
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Sounds like a great day! Can't wait to hear what Jason has planned. You got some great shots today. Love the one of Lukas on the beach.
Thanks!
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What a great day!! Sounds like you all had a lot of fun.
We definitely did.
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What a fun day! Sounds like you all had a great time!
We sure did!
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OMG. I literally laughed out loud several times remembering this day and reading about our adventures. First - you going out in the middle of the night and then for Chad getting yelled at. That was too funny. The lifeguard by us was entertainment enough because of all the yelling he did.
Another rough day for me on CC! I need a do over stat!
I love all the pictures you got! I love that one of Hope & Dylan.
I still can't believe he let me do that instead of volunteering to go for me. I second the idea for a CC do over.
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Did you ever find out what the rumbling was in the middle of the night? I know the distances they travel are very small on the short cruises, so they're often just idling, killing time until it's ok to pull into the port. I wonder if turning the engine on or off would cause that. What a perfect day on the island! The photos are so great and really show what a great time everyone was having. That one of Lukas absolutely blissful in the blue water is wonderful. You're right that it's rare for whole families to bond together and feel so comfortable in a short time. You were meant to be sisters, I think!
I never did find out what the noise was. I asked Kelly and Mike about it, but they never heard or felt anything. You might be right about the idling though. I remember when we went to Palo for brunch, and our waiter told us that we're basically going at the slowest speed possible, just so the passengers could have a day at sea. We barely even moving that day.
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Sounds like a wonderful day on CC! Well, except for Chad getting yelled at.
It was Chad's own fault for not paying attention, but it really doesn't surprise me.
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You got some great pictures at CC. I'm so glad that things worked out so well with Kelly & family. Not that I thought it wouldn't, but how great that everyone in the families got along.
I'm so happy everyone did too. It made the vacation that much more enjoyable, and since the trip, the kids have skyped together, as Mike and Chad have done the FB thing.
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The water at CC looks so nice and calm. I'm not a beachy person at all but I could see myself enjoying this beach.
Funny how word got around of someone getting into trouble. Even funnier that the person was Chad.
It's very calm there. There's sort of a wall that separates the ocean from the lagoon, so you don't get those really big waves. It's like a natural pool, with the fish and sea shells in it.
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Sounds like a great day at CC! Love all of the pictures and Hope looks so grown up with her bun Love it!!!
Haha...thanks!
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Great trip report! Just catching up again! That cast member Luke sounds amazing, and your pictures from Castaway Cay are great!
Luke was great, and I highly recommend looking for him if you're ever on the Dream.
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Wonderful photos from your time at the beach. You did a great job taking care of all 5 kids (it took me a minute, then I got it )
I just sort of slid that one right in there didn't I?
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Sounds like a wonderful time with Kelly and her family on Castaway Cay!!
It really was.
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Sounds like you all had a wonderful day together at Castaway Cay! I haven't been on a Disney Cruise yet but I agree with you about skipping the Bahamas and just extending the stay at Castaway Cay!
I think you need to remedy that really soon. It was one of the best cruises I've evern been on.
The day on Castaway Cay sounds absolutely perfect. Was the water warm? When we took an April cruise, it was a bit chilly so we just waded in a few feet.
The day on Castaway Cay sounds absolutely perfect. Was the water warm? When we took an April cruise, it was a bit chilly so we just waded in a few feet.
The water was comfortable. Cold at first but you got used to it really quick. That was the first time I've ever been able to go all the way in because we've always cruised in January.
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I just wanted to hop on here while I had a second to tell all of you that I promise to be back with an update next week, but work has been so crazy that there have been a few days that I didn't even have time to eat lunch, much less write an update to my TR. Sorry guys, but between snow days and tax season, this girl is busy busy busy.
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