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Disney Dream part 2

June 22, 2011 | Uncategorized

 

Back to the Dream! Ok I left off the afternoon we got on the ship. That night we had dinner at Animator’s Palate.

and the next morning we woke up pulling into Castaway Cay!

I know, I look very very sleepy. I literally jumped out of bed, threw on my swimsuit and was ready to hit the beach!

Serenity Bay. aaahhhhh

adults only…bliss!

a great day!

we lounged around that evening

and had dinner at Enchanted Garden

and for fun, of course, an “eat your salad” picture.

Our next cruise day is Nassau!

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Last night, Bobby and I went to the gym and did chest, tri’s, and legs, and 20 minutes on the bike. It STORMED thunder and lightning while we were there, and the power even went out. On Twitter this morning I said I was going to do a rain dance…I guess it worked! We have needed rain! Tonight I meet up with my TNT group for a run, it will be my first time getting to run with them!

QOTD: What is your favorite food to eat at the beach?

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  1. Jen says

    June 22, 2011 at 7:31 am

    So fun! I wish I was in Castaway Cay right now. Did you like Enchanted Garden? We missed that location b/c it was our Palo night!

    • Heather says

      June 22, 2011 at 8:59 am

      yes I loved the decor, it was so cute!

  2. Megan (@runningtoprize) says

    June 22, 2011 at 7:40 am

    Oh how I miss Castaway Cay! You cant beat a day where you wake up, put on your swimsuit and head to the beach! (Cute suit by the way!) We loved Serenity Bay as well – so relaxing! Loving all the pictures of the Dream – looks like you all had so much fun!

    • Heather says

      June 22, 2011 at 8:59 am

      thanks! top is from old navy, bottoms from target. I couldnt find one I liked so I mixed and matched lol!

      • Megan says

        June 22, 2011 at 8:29 pm

        I’ve done that many times! I need another pair of black bottoms – my old ones are too big in front, and I’m worried about a wardrobe malfunction!

  3. Jennifer@ knackfornutrition says

    June 22, 2011 at 7:49 am

    That beach looks heavenly! My favorite food to eat on the beach is fresh fruit. Specifically watermelon. YUM!

    • Heather says

      June 22, 2011 at 8:59 am

      oh I love watermelon!

  4. Kimberly @ TheSweetRunner says

    June 22, 2011 at 7:59 am

    Great post! I LOVE your dress! May I ask where you got it from?

    My favorite beach foods are watermelon, pineapple, and white cheddar popcorn (at separate times, not all together 😉 ). The cruise looks heavenly! One of these days I’ll tear myself away from WDW long enough to go on a cruise!

    • Heather says

      June 22, 2011 at 8:58 am

      The purple one? It’s from TJMaxx from about a year or so ago. I love it, so comfy!
      you so need to try a Disney cruise!

  5. Amy Lauren says

    June 22, 2011 at 8:16 am

    That’s really awesome that they have an adults only beach. I really didn’t realize Disney had adults only type stuff, thought it was more for kids. The food looks yummy too, and I love your dress (I have a similar one in blue/green but purple is awesome too!).

    • Heather says

      June 22, 2011 at 8:57 am

      Yes, Disney knows it has that stigma so it does a GREAT job with adults only stuff. 2 adults only restaurants, adults only pool area, adults only part of the ship with lounges, bars, etc. and of course the beach on castaway cay! this is why we go, even though we don’t have kids. They do a better job of adults only than any other cruise line!

  6. Crystal says

    June 22, 2011 at 11:10 am

    woohoo Mickey boat! I miss castaway cay…

  7. Emily @ Sweating Sugar says

    June 22, 2011 at 11:45 am

    I wish I could buy a house on Castaway Cay!!!

  8. Morgan @ Becoming Rooks says

    June 22, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Dang girl, that 6 pack abs dvd paid off! You look great! The Enchanted Garden restaurant looks really beautiful!

    • Heather says

      June 22, 2011 at 5:32 pm

      lol! thanks. I did that video religiously…and have only done it one time since the cruise!

  9. Emily says

    June 22, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    Oh wow, the beach looks amazing!! I really need to take a Disney cruise!

  10. Rach says

    June 22, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    Gorgeous shots! It all looks like so much fun! And girl, you are rocking that bikini! 🙂

  11. Karolina says

    June 22, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    The beach you were on looks absolutely gorgeous and relaxing. My fav beach food= pretzels and pina coladas! YUM:)

  12. Andrea @ Run, Eat, Date, Sleep says

    June 24, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    Love that dress!

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