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Hopefully a Live from the Dream thread :)

megnsamsgracie

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A bit about us... DH and I are early 30s with 4 kids (13, 11, 8 and 6). And were very loyal Royals until we tried the Carnival Valor in July. I did like it but missed certain design layouts of Royal. But for the money, Carnival is worth it! So I booked us on the Dream! We have an 8E balcony and a 4H inside for the kids. This is cruise #8 for me.

 

We arrived yesterday afternoon. For a minivan rental for 6 of us, even with a discount I was looking at $200 for 2 one way rentals, not including the gas. I ended up paying $300 all inclusive for a 16 passenger Cadillac limo (service from Port to Disney at the end)! It was a splurge but I had some $100 prepaid visa gift cards and used them. We booked through SAI Limo and they were awesome! He met us at the escalator with a sign with our name but I totally missed him! So he caught up with us at baggage claim. Grabbed our bags and escorted outside and we waited like 3 minutes while he went to get the limo. Kids were SHOCKED! Nice treat! I had planned on like a 15-20min stop at Target to get beer, wine, soda and water but with 2 registers open, it took like 30 but he didnt care! Very nice.

 

I booked us a room at the Country Inn and Suites and paid $52 on priceline. I was told Priceline rooms are all kid suites.. not facing the port. They would have given me a room facing the port for the same price but none were available. The shuttle guy Vinny was outside waiting and said he would take us anywhere nearby for free :) Got our room and it is really nice! Just dropped off the luggage and went to Fishlips for dinner. Food was really good and reasonable... no wait on a Friday! Vinny gave us his card for return service and said that he would take us to ABC liquor for what Target didnt have.

 

Great service, good breakfast. I would stay here again!

 

I am going to upload everything to webshots to make it easier. Right now, just pics of the inside of the limo but the link is here http://community.webshots.com/album/575893088TTkDlw

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Absolutely! I plan on typing it all out on Word and then pasting it here... less internet time to use the best! I just peeked out the window at the end of the hall and got a nice shot of the Dream in port! Nice site to see! I cant wait to board now! We plan to head over at 10:30.... I would rather get a # and sit and wait then do like it was in Miami in July... come 11:30 there were no seats! I will try and get to all the ?s I can, but it will be a day or so behind.

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Yep :) First regular 7 day cruise.. first western going to Cozumel, Roatan, Belize and Costa Maya. We are going to Paradise Beach in Cozumel, hired Juan Carlos for the day to go to Mayan Princess and a bit of sightseeing in Roatan. Staying on the ship for Belize (BTDT x4 and dont care for it) and at most in Costa Maya will take a taxi to the beach for a couple hours. We have been to all the ports but Costa Maya before and with 4 kids in tow, we are doing it low key and easy.

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Absolutely! I plan on typing it all out on Word and then pasting it here... less internet time to use the best! I just peeked out the window at the end of the hall and got a nice shot of the Dream in port! Nice site to see! I cant wait to board now! We plan to head over at 10:30.... I would rather get a # and sit and wait then do like it was in Miami in July... come 11:30 there were no seats! I will try and get to all the ?s I can, but it will be a day or so behind.

 

 

Hi there.

Thank you for posting. Have a wonderful time. The Carnival Dream is "super" and the kids will love it. Will check in with you everyday.

Val.

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Just off Carnival Dream this morning, and I hope you'll have a superb vacation yourselves . . . as did I and numerous others for these last nine fantastic days. :D

 

 

:) Bon Voyage!! :)

 

 

Glad you enjoyed the Dream, Don...

She's a lovely vessel, isn't she?

:)

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Subscribing to this thread! My kids and I are booked on the Western Caribbean itinerary over Spring Break on the Dream, and I am so glad that you are sharing the details of your trip with us. Looking forward to cruising vicariously with you this week!

 

T.H.E.M.

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Thanks for posting! We get on board the Dream next Saturday (woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo) Can't wait to hear what you think ;)

 

 

Kelly, the Dream is GORGEOUS... end of story.

You can find my pictures from the New York CTN here:

http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/ff313/mach_man/Dream/

 

 

Do NOT miss the Pasta Bar... go early in the week as folks will find out about it pretty quick then the lines get long...

The Chef's Art supper club is fantastic! You must try to go.

The Ocean Plaza is stunning... the BEST place for hanging out on the ship...

Another MUST DO is the Burgundy Lounge at the aft end of the Promenade Deck. It's also referred to as the Comedy Club. Go there when it's light and spend some time looking at the stunning masks on the ceiling... amazing!!!

The ship is full of surprises and treasures. Take you time... explore... breath it all in. You won't regret it...

:)

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Kelly, the Dream is GORGEOUS... end of story.

 

You can find my pictures from the New York CTN here:

 

http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/ff313/mach_man/Dream/

 

 

Do NOT miss the Pasta Bar... go early in the week as folks will find out about it pretty quick then the lines get long...

 

The Chef's Art supper club is fantastic! You must try to go.

 

The Ocean Plaza is stunning... the BEST place for hanging out on the ship...

 

Another MUST DO is the Burgundy Lounge at the aft end of the Promenade Deck. It's also referred to as the Comedy Club. Go there when it's light and spend some time looking at the stunning masks on the ceiling... amazing!!!

 

The ship is full of surprises and treasures. Take you time... explore... breath it all in. You won't regret it...

 

Hi Mach

We also sail on the Dream next Saturday. What are the hours of the Pasta Bar?

Eileen

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... and I just saw the pic of the "Margarita Corner" sign... this can't be a good thing for my Sail & Sign account!!!!! :p

 

 

Don't forget to drop by the Lobby Bar!

Dream036.jpg

 

 

The girl who's the manager there is great! I met her first on the Conquest years ago!!!

:D

 

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Okay.. Embarkation was easy breezy! Got to port at 10:53 and were done eating by 11:20... We were on the ship within 10 minutes! Easy to get around so far. Like our room but found the walls are thin.... Can hear our neighbors coming and going and their conversation clearly.

 

Decorations are up and so pretty! I have pics and video to upload

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