Jordanblackpool
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Brilliant pics Mandy! 
Mandymouse's Pop'ping, Dream'ing with a touch of Pink Trippy (COMPLETE)
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I love Luis' Real Men wear mickey ears t shirt, do you know where he got it?
mandymouse
Bahama Mama Time !!
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Wednesday 7th September, 11
We didnt rush up this morning, but were still awake for 7.45am, and left around 8.30am for 9am opening at Disney Hollywood Studios. First stop was Toy Story Mania, where Becky whopped us all. As there was a very small line to see Buzz and Woody, we joined it and got some photopass pics taken
Next we saw Lightning McQueen and Mater, then we rode Star Tours where we all were surprised to see Kerrys photo on the screen as she was the rebel spy (lol). We then went down to see Phineas & Ferb, which was lots of fun as the crowd were being entertained while we waited
We all split up for a while, Bek & Luis went to the Art of Animation and back on Star Tours a few times, Kerry & Bex rode RockNRollerCoaster and got some food, and Paul & I rode RnRc twice and Tower of Terror
We left DHS around midday as we needed to start packing for our stay at Ron Jons at Port Canaveral tonight and our 3 night cruise
We piled into the car around 1.30pm and an hour later we arrived at Ron Jons Resort. We had a lovely big suite overlooking the pools, which we were all very happy with
We all got changed and relaxed by the pool, and the kids (who were later joined by Paul) enjoyed several laps on the lazy river
After an hour or so by the pools we got showers, and within a few minutes we saw the pools empty as a storm approached. It absolutely poured down, so we jumped in the car and drove down to the Ron Jons store, where I bought a top (Yay !!), Paul bought a shirt and Bek got a couple of things. Once back at the resort Paul & I enjoyed a cocktail at the Tiki pool bar
When we got back we had dinner in the resort restaurant, which turned out to be a huge mistake as the service was terrible, especially as there werent that many tables being used. We waited ages for someone to take our order and when the food finally came, no-one really enjoyed it. I was so disappointed, as Paul & I had had a lovely meal the last time we were there, I really wish we had taken the kids to Grills (next time we will !)
Around 10pm Paul & I headed back to the Tiki Bar, but it was closed, so we grabbed a cocktail in the restaurant bar, but we just had the one as there was no-one else around
We didnt rush up this morning, but were still awake for 7.45am, and left around 8.30am for 9am opening at Disney Hollywood Studios. First stop was Toy Story Mania, where Becky whopped us all. As there was a very small line to see Buzz and Woody, we joined it and got some photopass pics taken
Next we saw Lightning McQueen and Mater, then we rode Star Tours where we all were surprised to see Kerrys photo on the screen as she was the rebel spy (lol). We then went down to see Phineas & Ferb, which was lots of fun as the crowd were being entertained while we waited
We all split up for a while, Bek & Luis went to the Art of Animation and back on Star Tours a few times, Kerry & Bex rode RockNRollerCoaster and got some food, and Paul & I rode RnRc twice and Tower of Terror
We left DHS around midday as we needed to start packing for our stay at Ron Jons at Port Canaveral tonight and our 3 night cruise
We piled into the car around 1.30pm and an hour later we arrived at Ron Jons Resort. We had a lovely big suite overlooking the pools, which we were all very happy with
We all got changed and relaxed by the pool, and the kids (who were later joined by Paul) enjoyed several laps on the lazy river
After an hour or so by the pools we got showers, and within a few minutes we saw the pools empty as a storm approached. It absolutely poured down, so we jumped in the car and drove down to the Ron Jons store, where I bought a top (Yay !!), Paul bought a shirt and Bek got a couple of things. Once back at the resort Paul & I enjoyed a cocktail at the Tiki pool bar
When we got back we had dinner in the resort restaurant, which turned out to be a huge mistake as the service was terrible, especially as there werent that many tables being used. We waited ages for someone to take our order and when the food finally came, no-one really enjoyed it. I was so disappointed, as Paul & I had had a lovely meal the last time we were there, I really wish we had taken the kids to Grills (next time we will !)
Around 10pm Paul & I headed back to the Tiki Bar, but it was closed, so we grabbed a cocktail in the restaurant bar, but we just had the one as there was no-one else around
TotallyAngelic
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oooohhhhh cruise coming up .. how exciting. 
mandymouse
Bahama Mama Time !!
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Thursday 8th September, 11
Paul woke me around 4.45am as the Disney Dream was heading towards the estuary and back to the port, as he was monitoring it on-line (saddo !! lol). Our room had a perfect view of the Dream as it passed along the shoreline
Once she had passed by our room (we could also see her at the mouth of the estuary), we jumped in the car and drove up to a car park near Grills and Fishlips restaurants and Paul took lots of photos
Once she had docked at the port, we drove past, then went back to the hotel for a couple of hours
We all got up around 8ish and started packing. There was supposed to be a rocktet launch that morning (which we would've seen from our balcony), but sadly it postponed. We left around 10am and took some photos where Paul & I had been at silly o'clock that morning
Next we went to McDonalds for breakfast, though I was too excited to eat, then we drove to the DCL terminal
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Paul woke me around 4.45am as the Disney Dream was heading towards the estuary and back to the port, as he was monitoring it on-line (saddo !! lol). Our room had a perfect view of the Dream as it passed along the shoreline
Once she had passed by our room (we could also see her at the mouth of the estuary), we jumped in the car and drove up to a car park near Grills and Fishlips restaurants and Paul took lots of photos
Once she had docked at the port, we drove past, then went back to the hotel for a couple of hours
We all got up around 8ish and started packing. There was supposed to be a rocktet launch that morning (which we would've seen from our balcony), but sadly it postponed. We left around 10am and took some photos where Paul & I had been at silly o'clock that morning
Next we went to McDonalds for breakfast, though I was too excited to eat, then we drove to the DCL terminal
Cont'd ..
mandymouse
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We arrived at the Port around 10.45am and we were pleased to see that you could drive into the terminal and drop off our luggage
Once our luggage was taken away and we tipped the porter, we decided to all park the car and enter the terminal from the car park. We parked outside and took the lift up to level 3. We had our passports checked and walked over the walkway to security
The Non-US line only had one family ahead of us, so it wasn't long till we were all called over. It did take the guy a long time to check us all in, and of course it didn't help that we had two Rebecca's in our group. Eventually we were given our boarding numbers. #1 for me & Paul, #3 for Kerry & Bex and # 4 for Becky & Luis. (I overheard a family checking in next to us being given boarding # 40 as they hadn't checked in on-line)
It was only 11.15am and our numbers had already been called, we quickly took some photos in the terminal and outside on the deck, then went through to board.
Unfortunately when Becky went to have her room key swiped, it was Bex's photo that came up, so we had to wait to the side to have her photo taken again (there was also another few families having the same problems
)
We didn't have to wait long to get Becky's photo taken, so within no time we had our Embarkation photo taken and we were welcomed aboard the Disney Dream as the 'Hallendale Family' (a mixture of all our surnames - lol)
First we took the lift up to Deck 11 and into Cabanas, we found some seats and everyone went off to get some food while I looked after their carry-ons. When they came back I went to Flo's Café for some tuna wraps and fruit
After lunch we split up, the kids went off to explore and Paul & I found some loungers in the adult area on deck 12
It was really hot today, so we only sat out for an hour, though we did enjoy our first Bahama Mama of the cruise, then we went off to find our stateroom at 1.30pm, where we found our Castaway Club gift waiting for us
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We arrived at the Port around 10.45am and we were pleased to see that you could drive into the terminal and drop off our luggage
Once our luggage was taken away and we tipped the porter, we decided to all park the car and enter the terminal from the car park. We parked outside and took the lift up to level 3. We had our passports checked and walked over the walkway to security
The Non-US line only had one family ahead of us, so it wasn't long till we were all called over. It did take the guy a long time to check us all in, and of course it didn't help that we had two Rebecca's in our group. Eventually we were given our boarding numbers. #1 for me & Paul, #3 for Kerry & Bex and # 4 for Becky & Luis. (I overheard a family checking in next to us being given boarding # 40 as they hadn't checked in on-line)
It was only 11.15am and our numbers had already been called, we quickly took some photos in the terminal and outside on the deck, then went through to board.
Unfortunately when Becky went to have her room key swiped, it was Bex's photo that came up, so we had to wait to the side to have her photo taken again (there was also another few families having the same problems
)We didn't have to wait long to get Becky's photo taken, so within no time we had our Embarkation photo taken and we were welcomed aboard the Disney Dream as the 'Hallendale Family' (a mixture of all our surnames - lol)
First we took the lift up to Deck 11 and into Cabanas, we found some seats and everyone went off to get some food while I looked after their carry-ons. When they came back I went to Flo's Café for some tuna wraps and fruit
After lunch we split up, the kids went off to explore and Paul & I found some loungers in the adult area on deck 12
It was really hot today, so we only sat out for an hour, though we did enjoy our first Bahama Mama of the cruise, then we went off to find our stateroom at 1.30pm, where we found our Castaway Club gift waiting for us
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mandymouse
Bahama Mama Time !!
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After chilling in our room for a while, we then set off to explore
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After chilling in our room for a while, we then set off to explore
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mandymouse
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At 4pm we went to the Muster Drill. Our station was H which was on Deck 4. It felt like it took ages with so many people out there, and especially in the heat, but hey-ho it has to be done, and at least we don't have to stand out there in our life vests anymore
While waiting for the drill to finish we heard an emergency announcement made 'brightstar, brightstar' on one of the stairwells. After the drill we went back to the room and quickly showered then went up to Deck 12 for the sailaway party.
It was packed up there, and we couldn't see much. The ships horn sounded at 5pm, but we didn't leave the port. After 10 minutes or so, someone was stretchered off the ship (I assume this was the person who had needed medical attention during the muster drill). I felt so sad for the person and their family, but I hope they were OK
Suddenly it began to rain, so we went down to Deck 4 to take some pics, then we quickly went back to the room to get changed for dinner as we were on early dining
Tonight we were in the Royal Palace, and our table was right next to the window, and we met our dining team. The food tonight was probably the best I've ever had in a cruise dining room. I started with Belle's French onion soup, and the others had duck or shrimp. For our mains Paul & I had the rack of lamb, Kerry had a Wild Boar Tenderloin and the others had the Beef Tenderloin with Lobster Medallions and our server was happy to organise fries instead of veggies for the kids
To finish off, Paul, Kerry & I had Strawberry Shortcake Sundae, Bex had Grand Marnier Souffle, Luis had Peanut Butter Mousse and to everyone's amusement Becky had a Mickey Bar with sprinkles
After dinner we took some photos in the atrium, then got changed into something more comfortable for wandering around the ship.
We met Captain Mickey, then went to the place I was soooooo looking forward to .. Pink.
We had a glass of Champagne (which Paul wasn't that impressed with .. so I had to finish his off too), then we wandered around some of the other bars, though really, really enjoyed the Skyline Lounge before heading off to bed, and finding our towel animal and Castaway Club gift
At 4pm we went to the Muster Drill. Our station was H which was on Deck 4. It felt like it took ages with so many people out there, and especially in the heat, but hey-ho it has to be done, and at least we don't have to stand out there in our life vests anymore
While waiting for the drill to finish we heard an emergency announcement made 'brightstar, brightstar' on one of the stairwells. After the drill we went back to the room and quickly showered then went up to Deck 12 for the sailaway party.
It was packed up there, and we couldn't see much. The ships horn sounded at 5pm, but we didn't leave the port. After 10 minutes or so, someone was stretchered off the ship (I assume this was the person who had needed medical attention during the muster drill). I felt so sad for the person and their family, but I hope they were OK
Suddenly it began to rain, so we went down to Deck 4 to take some pics, then we quickly went back to the room to get changed for dinner as we were on early dining
Tonight we were in the Royal Palace, and our table was right next to the window, and we met our dining team. The food tonight was probably the best I've ever had in a cruise dining room. I started with Belle's French onion soup, and the others had duck or shrimp. For our mains Paul & I had the rack of lamb, Kerry had a Wild Boar Tenderloin and the others had the Beef Tenderloin with Lobster Medallions and our server was happy to organise fries instead of veggies for the kids
To finish off, Paul, Kerry & I had Strawberry Shortcake Sundae, Bex had Grand Marnier Souffle, Luis had Peanut Butter Mousse and to everyone's amusement Becky had a Mickey Bar with sprinkles
After dinner we took some photos in the atrium, then got changed into something more comfortable for wandering around the ship.
We met Captain Mickey, then went to the place I was soooooo looking forward to .. Pink.
We had a glass of Champagne (which Paul wasn't that impressed with .. so I had to finish his off too), then we wandered around some of the other bars, though really, really enjoyed the Skyline Lounge before heading off to bed, and finding our towel animal and Castaway Club gift
Tinkerbell1989
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Mandy, a brilliant update! I'm so very jealous! 
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Jordanblackpool
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awesome trip report. pics are even better!
, really looking forward to reading more
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