May 18, 2008 4-day Wonder--Anyone going?

[klcason]

Anyone else sailing on the Wonder 4-day on May 18, 2008. We have connecting SPH rooms!! YEAH!!

It will be me, DH, DD(8), and DS(6).

Kayla

[Jules123]

We'll be joining you! It will be me, DH, DS13, DS6, and DS3! We're so excited. This is our first cruise ever!:banana:

[klcason]

Thats so great!!! Maybe our boys will find themselves together in the kid's activities!!

Kayla

[Jules123]

My boys are very excited about the kids clubs. Have you cruised before? I really hope we can have an active meet thread. I would love to meet up with a bunch of DIS'ers on the ship!

[klcason]

bump, anyone else!!

[Jules123]

bump

[kath1210]

Hi! My family (me, DH and DD14 - at trip time) will be on this cruise in May 2008. :cool1:

This will be our 3rd Disney cruise and our first Double-Dip cruise. We love the shorter cruises,because we go mainly to enjoy the amenities of the ship itself. Two trips to CC are icing on the cake! :goodvibes

We have late dining. How about you?

I hope that there will be a Palo brunch, even though we don't have a traditional "at sea" day.

TTFN!

[klcason]

Kathy,

Hi!! We are down for early seating. This is our first cruise with the kids so I am so excited!!!! I too am hoping for the brunch, although I am not really sure when we should try for the Palo dinner either. When do we think they will make a decision about what night for Pirate Night and those types of things?

Kayla

[klcason]

Jules,

I just realized I didn't respond to you!!

My kids are so excited about the activities. My 8 year old (will turn 9 on board) can't wait. I asked her if she wanted to try and stay with her brother...she looked at me like I had lost my mind..."no MOTHER". Oh well.

They are also looking forward to cookies and milk before bed!

Kayla

[Jules123]

We have early dining also. We have watched the DCL planning video MULTIPLE times and the kids are counting down the days! DH and I are hoping for the Palo brunch. Sounds yummy.
Julie

[klcason]

Bump

[klcason]

bump, bump, bump pirate:

kayla

[Scorpio1112]

Hi All ;) ,

I just moved my cruise for the 3rd time -- downgrading from a 7 night Eastern. This will be our second cruise -- our first was Thanksgiving 2005 Western. I was looking at prices and thought maybe we should just do the 4 night and then go to the parks after (we've never been).

Joining me will be DH, DD (12), and DS (10) [at time of cruise]. Also, when I booked I was surprised to find that there were tons of rooms already book -- while I was thinking May might not be as crowded!

Hope we have a great voyage!!!

Sherri

[kath1210]

Welcome, Sherri! :welcome:

[Scorpio1112]

:cool1: Thanks!... now I'm getting excited (if we can "afford" to do this ;) ) but I just booked our 4 nights at Disney following the cruise! Any tips on this part of the venture are much appreciated since we've never been!!!!

Sherri

[Jules123]

Hi Sherri!
This will be our first cruise. We've had two WONDERFUL trips to WDW and decided we'd like to try our hands at cruising!
Julie

[Scorpio1112]

Hi All,

I am very sad to say that we will not be joining you all! I mentioned we'd never been to the Parks and that we were switching to a 4 day cruise to go to the parks afterwards well I sensed that my kiddos were more interested in the parks so call me stupid but I asked :scared1:

You guessed it, so now we are doing the parks ONLY AND worse I cancelled my coveted cruise that I've been moving all over the place since 2005 (to retain my discount and credits) :eek:

Well you know... it's for the kids -- right :confused:

I hope we like the parks since we'll be there for a good long visit!

Enjoy your cruise! I'm sure I'll be thinking of it while I'm in Orlando!!!

Sherri

[Jules123]

bumping

[klcason]

bump pirate:

[Spackle75]

My SO and I are going on this cruise. It will be our first! :cool1:
I graduate with my MBA on May 11th and doing the land-sea dealio is my present. I have never been to WDW and never done a cruise but have wanted to do both for several years.

Will gladly take any advice regarding what to do or not do. :woohoo:

:smickey:

[Spackle75]

Bump for luck...

[klcason]

bump bump bump :cool1: :lovestruc pirate: :flower3:

[tparbs]

We'll be joining you, too! I am so excited I can hardly stand it!! It'll be me (hi! I'm Terri!), my dh Thomas, and our son, Jared, who is 8. This is our 1st time on a cruise! We're doing the Land and Sea, so we'll be doing the park 3 days 1st then the cruise (also our 1st!). We'll be happily relaxing after running around WDW for 3 days!

I can't believe we get the double-dip!! :banana: WOW! How cool is that? Castaway Cay for TWO days!!:cheer2:

I'm still waiting to see who can get me the best deal, but got 2 holds on for this cruise! I've been reading like mad and making Tip Sheets, etc. for both the park and the cruise! :thumbsup2

Hope to see you guys there! Oh...I think we're going with the later dining.

[tparbs]

Posted a few days back but no response! :confused3 Would love to hear from others going on this cruise! :)

I can't wait!!! :banana:

Let's get acquainted!

Terri

[Spackle75]

Posted a few days back but no response! :confused3 Would love to hear from others going on this cruise! :)

I can't wait!!! :banana:

Let's get acquainted!

Terri

Hi Terri!

I had not checked this thread for a few days (school is stealing so much time), sorry! We are doing land and sea also. Staying at the POFQ, and you?
Less than 100 days to go!

:woohoo: :banana: :woohoo:

[tparbs]

Hi Terri!

I had not checked this thread for a few days (school is stealing so much time), sorry! We are doing land and sea also. Staying at the POFQ, and you?
Less than 100 days to go!

:woohoo: :banana: :woohoo:

Hi! What's your name?

We're staying right across from you at Riverside. :) Both places look great.

My TA told me the FQ was undergoing renovations at that time...??

We are SO excited! Can't wait to go! I just booked this, so don't have to wait long to go!

Did you know you can check the box that alerts you to posts in any given thread? Just look below when you are replying and you'll see the option under "Additional Options".

Who's all going in your group? Kids? Ages? :)

Nice to hear from someone!

[caranate]

We will be on this cruise. We are also doing a B2B to get 3 days at CC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me and my DH with our DD 5 and our DS 3

This will be our 4th and 5th cruise

we have the late dinning

Look foward to seeing y'all there!!

[tparbs]

We will be on this cruise. We are also doing a B2B to get 3 days at CC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me and my DH with our DD 5 and our DS 3

This will be our 4th and 5th cruise

we have the late dinning

Look foward to seeing y'all there!!

Wow, that's awesome!! Congrats! So this is your 4th or 5th Disney cruise? Or is it other cruises you have done? I know I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Disney cruise if you've experienced that! :)

Also, it should be FOUR days of CC if you're doing B2B's with it being a Double Dip cruise! :cool1:

[Spackle75]

My name is Shannon and my SO is Tracy. Two adults planning to get a chance to be kids at WDW and relax and feast on DCL. I did have notifications on, but had hit it as weekly (oops!):scared1:

I seriously excited. We did a 12 GTY, so I am interested in what room we will end up with and we lay homage before the upgrade fairy :wizard: in hopes of a bump up!

[tparbs]

Shannon, hi!

So you did a 12 Category? Is that what you are saying?

We did, too, and yeah--really hoping for an upgrade!! My TA told me it's a guaranteed room, so better chance of an upgrade.

We are SO excited!! :cool1:

When did everyone book? I just booked this thing this week!! :banana:

[caranate]

Wow, that's awesome!! Congrats! So this is your 4th or 5th Disney cruise? Or is it other cruises you have done? I know I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Disney cruise if you've experienced that! :)

Also, it should be FOUR days of CC if you're doing B2B's with it being a Double Dip cruise! :cool1:



it's our 4th and 5th disney cruise. We just love every bit of it. Helpful tip - if going to Atlantis, book a 1 day reservation at the Comfort Inn on Paradise Island. Much cheaper that the Disney cost.

As far as the B2B, we are doing the 4 day DD at CC and then the 3 day cruise. So it's just 3 days at CC. But we are still very happy about that!

[tparbs]

it's our 4th and 5th disney cruise. We just love every bit of it. Helpful tip - if going to Atlantis, book a 1 day reservation at the Comfort Inn on Paradise Island. Much cheaper that the Disney cost.

As far as the B2B, we are doing the 4 day DD at CC and then the 3 day cruise. So it's just 3 days at CC. But we are still very happy about that!

Hi! Ah...I see re: the 4 and 3 day. Why didn't you just book a 7 Day cruise? Was it cheaper splitting it?

Atlantis...I've heard it's not worth it...is it? Also, why book a hotel on Atlantis?? Haven't researched it yet. What do you mean cheaper then the Disney cost?

When did you book your cruises?

[caranate]

Hi! Ah...I see re: the 4 and 3 day. Why didn't you just book a 7 Day cruise? Was it cheaper splitting it?

Atlantis...I've heard it's not worth it...is it? Also, why book a hotel on Atlantis?? Haven't researched it yet. What do you mean cheaper then the Disney cost?

When did you book your cruises?


we didn't book a 7 day b'c we are CC freaks! the 4 day DD and the 3 day will give us 3 days at CC.


As for Atlantis, it's only $245 to get a room @ Comfort Inn, which gives us all access to Atlantis, the Dig, all pools and such. the DCL excursion price was over $500. Atlantis is great for my family. DH just loves clear water and gambling. DD is 5 and DS is 3 and both love the kiddie water park, and lazy rivers. Plus we all love The Dig.


We booked or B2B's on our last Disney Cruise. Saved alot of money on both b/c they give you alot off your next cruise if you rebook

[msnicole]

This will be my frist criuse and i cant wait. My DS has no clue about the trip.:banana: :banana: :banana: .... But i do tell him a little bit at a time. Do you think that I should tell him or not? By the way he is 8:confused:

[Forever a Princess]

Count us in!

This will be our first cruise; Me (37) and DH (40).

We are doing a couple of power days at Disney World prior (staying at the BC). Then after the cruise we're going to crash at the Animal Kingdom in one of the villas.

We can't wait!!!

[tparbs]

This will be my frist criuse and i cant wait. My DS has no clue about the trip.:banana: :banana: :banana: .... But i do tell him a little bit at a time. Do you think that I should tell him or not? By the way he is 8:confused:

Our 1st cruise, too........can't wait! I'm looking forward to the cruise more then DisneyWorld, though I'll love both!

I couldn't keep the trip a secret from our DS!! LOL What dh did was counted down the days for him on his calendar in his room! That way, he doesn't need to ask us how many more days! :woohoo:

[tparbs]

As for Atlantis, it's only $245 to get a room @ Comfort Inn, which gives us all access to Atlantis, the Dig, all pools and such. the DCL excursion price was over $500. Atlantis is great for my family.

Ouch....I dunno....too much $$$ for us considering everything that Disney offers already. Paying enough as it is...and there's so much to enjoy between the Wonder and Castaway Cay.

But I know some people opt to do Atlantis. I know us...we're beach and ocean freaks, so just chillin' on Castaway will make us extremely happy! :dance3:

[MariaTia]

Hey guys - room for us too??

We (Maria - 32, DH, Isaac 33) are booked for the May 18th 4 day cruise as well! We actually just got off our cruise on Sunday (3day Feb 7-10) and booked while onboard. This will be my 7th Disney cruise and DH's 5th Disney Cruise. We will be celebrating our 13th anniversary on May 20. We love Disney cruise line and Castaway Cay as well and can't wait to get back :goodvibes

So, hello everyone:wave2:

[msnicole]

Hello Terri. My name is Nicole and the clues seem to be working pretty good....One of the clues was 7526 well thats our cabin # his ans. was "is that how many miles we are going"? Good try but no LOL...So as we get closer to the date I will tell him more...Oh but it is killing me.....

[tparbs]

Okay...now I'm really excited! We paid off the trip yesterday (we just booked like a week or two into February! lol), and I'm soooo ready to experience this incredible trip!

We decided to add on one day to WDW after the cruise, which will be perfect! 3 days at WDW, then the 4 day cruise, then that one extra day! We just added on a value resort for the last night. And it was sooo cheap! So instead of being sad that the cruise has ended, we can be excited at another day in the park! Perfect!

So...how many of you are really starting to get excited? Wow...it won't be long before we're boarding the Wonder! :banana:

Oh...and hello to those who I haven't said a hi to! Hey, who's up for meeting on the ship? A meet up? Perhaps a drink at the bar? :woohoo:

This is going to be the trip of a lifetime. Our kids will never forget it! My son is sooo excited and is counting down the days!

[tigger334]

My dh and I are also going on the Wonder on May 18th. This is our first cruise for the both of us. I am so excited. Not so sure about him. He thinks he is going to be bored! :rotfl: I don't think so!

Was anyone able to book the Brunch at Palo? If so congrats! I tried and it was full!

Oh, by the way, my name is MaryBeth and my dh's is Michael.

[Spackle75]

My dh and I are also going on the Wonder on May 18th. This is our first cruise for the both of us. I am so excited. Not so sure about him. He thinks he is going to be bored! :rotfl: I don't think so!

Was anyone able to book the Brunch at Palo? If so congrats! I tried and it was full!

Oh, by the way, my name is MaryBeth and my dh's is Michael.

I didn't get brunch either... We are doing Palo dinner on the first night. :)

[tparbs]

I didn't get brunch either... We are doing Palo dinner on the first night. :)
You can only do brunch on the 7 day and up cruises, not on the Wonder.

I got the Palo on our last night. I'd like to book another night, too, but it's not letting me. Anyone know? Are we not allowed to book a 2nd night?

Wow, May can't get here soon enough! :D

[tparbs]

My dh and I are also going on the Wonder on May 18th. This is our first cruise for the both of us. I am so excited. Not so sure about him. He thinks he is going to be bored! :rotfl: I don't think so!

Was anyone able to book the Brunch at Palo? If so congrats! I tried and it was full!

Oh, by the way, my name is MaryBeth and my dh's is Michael.

Welcome, MaryBeth!

Ha...bored? I think he'll be changing his tune pretty quick! :wizard:

[Baldrick2]

Hi Folks,
Glad to have found this link!!!!!

Just booked (& paid!!) for our 2nd Disney cruise on the Wonder.......:banana:

We're Mark & Rachel & have 3 kids Emily (11), Lucie (9) & Matt (5) & from Nottingham, England

Disney converts having visited every year since we married in 94. Did our first cruise in Aug/ Sept 07 & couldn't wait to book again ... especially with 2 stops at Castaway now! Loved it last year & already counting down the days! Doing the 4 day cruise then 10 days in Orlando

My girls would love to email any other kids who'll be on board at the same time .... they made some great friends in the Oceaneer club last time and they've all kept in contact. Drop me a message and I'll share their email addresses or MSN details if anyones got kids who'd like to get in touch before leaving!

Look forward to seeing everyone!!!!!
Mark

[tparbs]

Welcome, Mark & Rachel! Yep...got my counter on my desktop going! Can't wait for our trip to begin!

My son is 8 and not yet a chat freak. But if you'd ever like to chat, my MSN address is tparbs@comcast.net

:D

[Miss Poppins]

You can only do brunch on the 7 day and up cruises, not on the Wonder.

I got the Palo on our last night. I'd like to book another night, too, but it's not letting me. Anyone know? Are we not allowed to book a 2nd night?

Wow, May can't get here soon enough! :D

I have brunch booked for day 4 on the Wonder at 10

[Baldrick2]

Just wondering why this thread is so quiet?????

When we booked it didn't lok like there was a whole lot of space available so was expecting there to be much more discussion & to hear from loads of people who are heading out on our cruise..... but seems to be the same few posting

Anyone any idea why so quiet?????

I'm already getting excited!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers

Mark

[Spackle75]

Just wondering why this thread is so quiet?????

When we booked it didn't lok like there was a whole lot of space available so was expecting there to be much more discussion & to hear from loads of people who are heading out on our cruise..... but seems to be the same few posting

Anyone any idea why so quiet?????

I'm already getting excited!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers

Mark


I have been pretty quiet because I am in the last 7 weeks of my Masters program. The cruise is my graduation present. :banana: :woohoo:

I am so excited that if I think about it too much I won't write my papers! :lmao:

[StitchBride]

We're going! I'm so excited! This is DH & my 2nd Disney Cruise and our first wedding anniversary is May 19th

And we got one of the secret porthole rooms! We're doing 2 days at Disney and then heading to the ship

I CAN"T WAIT
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[klcason]

Tiffani,

We will be in connecting SPH rooms also, which are you in??

Sorry, I am quiet by nature......but my children are so not. The cute 6 year old loud red head boy with the glasses and the embarrassed 9 year old sister are mine. I am sure you won't be able to miss us!

I will try to post more often. This is our first cruise with the kiddos. We will be heading to the world for 4 days after our cruise. So excited!!

Kayla

We're going! I'm so excited! This is DH & my 2nd Disney Cruise and our first wedding anniversary is May 19th

And we got one of the secret porthole rooms! We're doing 2 days at Disney and then heading to the ship

I CAN"T WAIT
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[mickeymak]

:goodvibes
My girls and I are cruising 5/18/08 on The Wonder and are looking forward to meeting people on the internet then meeting in person for 4 dayz of great times!!! We are disney lovers and can't wait to check out everything including the island. My girls, ages 7 & 9, are signed up for the kid clubs and I told them this would be a great way to meet people we will be traveling with. Hope to hear and meet lots of you!!! We are doing Disney World the first 4 days before that. We are bursting at the seams!!!:woohoo:
Scott

[mickeymak]

My girls and I are soo ready to cruise. Looking forward to trying to meet others prior to sailing. Hope this works. Girls are 7 & 9 and are signed up for the clubs on board. Write if you are interested in email pals b 4 going. It is going to be a plast and I am a mickey freak!!!! Doing the World prior!! Looking forward to meeting and partying with all!!!
Scott
:rotfl: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :rotfl:

[chris44]

My mom, 10-year-old daughter, and I will also be on this cruise, which is our second Disney cruise. Our first Disney cruise was cut short by Hurricane Jeane, and we didn't get to stop at Castaway Cay, so we're trying it again during non-Hurricane season! We're also celebrating my "big" birthday (but I won't mention which one!).

My daughter might be interested in emailing with some girls around her age prior to the cruise, but I don't know how to do that without posting my email address here for all the world to see. So if someone can tell me how to do this, that would be great.

We are also staying in a SPH room, and it looks like a few others on this thread are as well, so I'm sure we'll be seeing each other. We're staying at WDW 3 nights prior to and 3 nights after the cruise, so we're very excited!

[Baldrick2]

My daughter might be interested in emailing with some girls around her age prior to the cruise, but I don't know how to do that without posting my email address here for all the world to see. So if someone can tell me how to do this, that would be great.

Hi Chris

In options settings if you have "enable private messagess" turned on then people can click you name & send you a private message with email contact details on etc. (It doesn't look like you have this enabled so I can't send you a message.) If you click my name on the left it should come up with "send private message" if you do this & include an email address I'll get my girls to reply.

My 3 are 2 girls aged 11 & 9 and my son is aged 5. Were from Nottingham England & this will be our 2nd cruise. Family loved it last year!!!!

My girls would love to email & chat to anyone they might meet in the kids club whilst on board - just drop me a message & I'll get them to reply!


I didn't mean to stir it up with my post above - just thought it was quiet with not many people on our cruise had found the thread!!! Glad there are a few more now & looking forward to seeing everyone on board (You'll know us from the English accents!!!!!!!! Mind you nearly all the entertainments cast are also from the UK!!!!!)

Mark

[tparbs]

I didn't mean to stir it up with my post above - just thought it was quiet with not many people on our cruise had found the thread!!! Mark

Ha! Stirring it up is good!! party:

Wake up, everyone!! Soon we'll be on the Wonder!!!
:woohoo: :banana: :woohoo:

My countdown is showing 49 days until we leave for WDW!! After 3 days there, it's off to board the Wonder! :cheer2:

Is everyone else as excited as I am? :dance3:

I don't mind my e-Mail being out there; here it is: tparbs@comcast.net I'd love to hear from others who are going to be cruising with us! It'd be fun to get to know everyone prior to the cruise!

Oh, here's my MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/mtnlioness2 It's Disney'd out! lol I also have tons of pics on there of my family, etc. So get to know us! ...anyone else have a MySpace site they'd like to share?

Also, if you look to the left under my user name, there's icons for both MSN Messenger and Yahoo Messenger. I think all you have to do it click on one and you can chat with me, as long as you have one of those set up. If not, download one--or both--for free! I love chatting and getting to know people online!

[rockydek]

It is our first Cruise ever, So I chose Disney Cruise Lines. ( My husband does not like to get involved in any planning...He says ,just book it, he'll be happy)

DH,50 Me 49, DS,31 DS,28 DS Girlfriend 28
Verandah and Port Hole staterooms.

My husband doesn't understand why I chose the Disney Cruise as we have no young children.
I told him it wasn't nescessary... as I've been reading these boards for awhile now and they are great.

I got up at midnight and booked the Palo Brunch and Palo for the last night.
I don't fully understand the dining rotation yet.
I have learned.... to make sure we dine at AP the first rotation night.
I don't want to miss Tritons or the Pirate Party. So I hope Palo on the last night works out.

We are staying at the Dolphin for 3 days after the cruise.

We also booked the Comfort Suite room for 05/20/2008

I am so excited I can't wait. This was our Christmas Present.:santa:

[tparbs]

Welcome, Rockydek...er....what's your real name?

It's been real quiet over here, considering it won't be long before we're on the Wonder! I can't believe it's next month! Woo hooooo!

Ha...from what I've read, your hubby is gonna LOVE DCL and not want to cruise with anyone else!

We're staying at the Swan...I've heard both the Swan and Dolphin are better then any deluxe resort in the park!

Again, welcome!

[rockydek]

Thanks tbarbs!

We are Ron and Tammy. We're from Massachusetts.

We have stayed at the Swan before .....the location can't be beat.. Its great!

Does everyone meet for drinks anywhere on the Ship?:cool1:

[tparbs]

Hey, Ron & Tammy!

Yep, being in the heart of the park sounds awesome!! And those "Heavenly Beds" at the Swan and Dolphin sounds GREAT!! I'm looking forward to sinking into those every night! lol

Hey, I'm totally up for us meeting up for drinks! My husband's name is Thomas. Hoping those on this thread step up and say "YES!" lol

For those that aren't aware of it, when you reply to this thread, be sure to make sure choose the option to get notified of replies to this thread! :)

[chris44]

Thanks, Baldrick2! I finally figured out what to do, and I sent you a PM about the girls emailing prior to the cruise. Sorry it took me so long!

[tparbs]

Where's everyone at?? This thread is sooooo quiet! Jeesh! Maybe this cruise will be a ghost ship with no one on it!!! :confused:

[Baldrick2]

Thanks, Baldrick2! I finally figured out what to do, and I sent you a PM about the girls emailing prior to the cruise. Sorry it took me so long!

Thanks Chris

My eldest is dropping you an email tonight to pass onto your daughter. Will be great to get them chatting before we go. Thanks Mark

[Baldrick2]

Where's everyone at?? This thread is sooooo quiet! Jeesh! Maybe this cruise will be a ghost ship with no one on it!!! :confused:



Go for it & stir it up Terri!!!!!!

I've posted previously that I thought our cruise list was quiet. (Can't be that quiet seeing as all the Palo reservations have gone!!!!!!!!!!).

I think we'll miss Palo this time ........ coming over from the UK means that I'd have to bring a jacket etc with me to do Palo & can't aford the room in my case!!!!!! That said the food in every rotation last year was excellent & I don't know which I'd be willing to give up to dine in Palo!!!!!!!!!

Notice lots of people doing the comfort Inn again this year. I did go across to Atlantis last time & managed to walk all around without a wristband & without being questioned (although I didn't uses the water complex). Again decided with 2 stops at castaway that I can save the comfort inn cost for the day!

Doing 9 days when we get back in Orlando but going to avoid more Disney & focus on Universal, Seaworld & it's new water park - that looks really great sliding underwater around the dolphins!!!!!!

[mickeymak]

Would like to hear from you. We are also staying 4 nights prior. Would like to find some cool friends for the girls to hang with and for us to party.
Scott

[tparbs]

Go for it & stir it up Terri!!!!!!

I've posted previously that I thought our cruise list was quiet. (Can't be that quiet seeing as all the Palo reservations have gone!!!!!!!!!!).

I think we'll miss Palo this time ........
Doing 9 days when we get back in Orlando but going to avoid more Disney & focus on Universal, Seaworld & it's new water park - that looks really great sliding underwater around the dolphins!!!!!!


Ha...been trying to stir it up! Haven't been too successful! It'd be nice to get to know some of you and the days are quickly moving towards the day we all board the Wonder! :banana:

Since we're first timers, perhaps you have some ideas for the best place and time to meet up! :) Shoot out some ideas and let's see if we can come up with a meeting place/time!

Hmm..how fancy do you have to be for Palo? I have ressies for our last night on the cruise.

I've been to SeaWorld in San Diego. It was awesome! Enjoy yourself at Universal, too! I love dolphins! My husband and I saw with them in Jamaica a couple years back. Incredible creatures!

[tparbs]

Would like to hear from you. We are also staying 4 nights prior. Would like to find some cool friends for the girls to hang with and for us to party.
Scott

Hey, Scott! I got your email! Thanks! That's cool your daughter and my boy will be in the same club. My son's name is Jared. He doesn't do emails yet. But it would be cool for them to correspond somehow. Do you have a web cam?

Hey, partying sounds good!! I am so glad we have the cruise after WDW; I'm gonna need it after running all over the parks!

Look under my name on this post and you'll see the icons for MSN Messenger and Yahoo Messenger. If you have either of those, you can message me! They are free to download if you don't have them.

[Spackle75]

So we booked a 12 GTY and got our room assignment today. We are in a Cat 9!!! This is super magical for us! Less than 30 days until I have my degree, head to WDW and DCL (now with a view!) LIFE IS GOOOOOOOD!
:banana: :cool1: :banana: :dance3: :cheer2: :yay: :woohoo: :banana:

[tparbs]

So we booked a 12 GTY and got our room assignment today. We are in a Cat 9!!! This is super magical for us! Less than 30 days until I have my degree, head to WDW and DCL (now with a view!) LIFE IS GOOOOOOOD!
:banana: :cool1: :banana: :dance3: :cheer2: :yay: :woohoo: :banana:

Wow, congrats!!! :cheer2: Upgrade, graduating, and a Land and Sea! Ain't life grand? pixiedust:

[chris44]

Does anyone on the May 18 cruise know when we should be receiving our cruise documents? I have not yet received anything. Isn't there something we are supposed to fill out before we get there? Thanks for any info you can share!

[tparbs]

Does anyone on the May 18 cruise know when we should be receiving our cruise documents? I have not yet received anything. Isn't there something we are supposed to fill out before we get there? Thanks for any info you can share!

Chris,

I think it's a couple weeks before the cruise, but I could be wrong.

Also, you should fill out your documents online at http://www.disneycruseline.com. You need your confirmation code to do this. My code came with several digits with a / in the middle. If yours did, too, you only use the numbers after the /.

I can't wait to go! Wow, 23 more days and we'll be headin' to Orlando for our Land part of our vacation! :woohoo:

[Forever a Princess]

We're here!

I've been working on a project. I finally have it done so it's time to work on cruise stuff.

We (John and Renee) would love to meet you all for a drink on board the ship.

When were you all thinking of meeting up?

[tparbs]

We're here!

I've been working on a project. I finally have it done so it's time to work on cruise stuff.

We (John and Renee) would love to meet you all for a drink on board the ship.

When were you all thinking of meeting up?

Hi John and Renee! Welcome! It's been really quiet here! I'm hoping to get people talking! It'd be nice to get to know each other a bit! btw...under my user name is my Yahoo and MSN Messenger links if you'd ever like to chat.

I've never cruised before, so not sure when the best time to meet for drinks would be. I guess it'd be nice to meet ASAP, though. Perhaps the 1st night sometime?

I'd love to hear some input from what all you other guys think! :)

[chris44]

Thanks, Terri! I did finally figure that out, and I filled out all the documents online this weekend. Then my travel agent said I should be getting some other documents 14 days prior to the cruise.

I did some shopping and prepping this weekend to get ready for the trip, but I still have lots more to do!

[mickeymak]

I have daughters 7 and 9. This is their 1st cruise and I think it would be great for them to email other kids prior to cruising so look me up if you are interested.

[mickeymak]

I have daughters 7 and 9. This is their 1st cruise and I think it would be great for them to email other kids prior to cruising so look me up if you are interested.

[tparbs]

Thanks, Terri! I did finally figure that out, and I filled out all the documents online this weekend. Then my travel agent said I should be getting some other documents 14 days prior to the cruise.

I did some shopping and prepping this weekend to get ready for the trip, but I still have lots more to do!


You're welcome! I still have to fill out ours, too! Gonna try and do that yet today so it's done and one more thing off my mind!

I still need to do some shopping, too. My DS has grown soooo much since last summer and I know none of his summer stuff is gonna fit! I did buy him some cute Mickey swim trunks from Disney Shopping, though! They're coming Thursday!

I'm starting to get REALLY excited and stressed at the same time! I've got so much to put together, and still don't really have an itinerary for the Land portion of our vacation! :scared: Okay, breathe, Terri, breathe! :laughing:

My son doesn't do email....anyone have web cams? My boy could do the web cam but forget email!

[Baldrick2]

Yipppeeee.......

Tickets have arrived here in the UK today!!!!!

I was expecting them after you guys in the US but maybe thinking they mail them earlier to ensure they get here. Checking the package they were sent by UPS & were mailed on 18th April so a quick journey over here.

So tickets in hand (& I've checked they are all 100% correct!!!!)....... On line check in done & forms printed out .......passports all checked........... I'm ready & waiting!!!

Roll on the 16th May when we leave the UK to fly over... it's getting close!!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Forever a Princess]

I almost finished shopping for the trip. Seems like our Disney clothes have all worn out at the same time. Honestly I think its because I got tired of all of them. After a few trips it's time for new ones.:rotfl:

Has anyone else ordered stuff from the Disney shopping site? Seems like some of the Women's clothes run on the small side. I found that I have to go up a size or two. Anyone else notice this.

I'm not sure if the first night will work for us. We're taking DCL transport from Disney World to the ship so we'll be arriving later to the port than other folks.

Anyone else that has cruised-what time/day is good to meet??

Anyone else trying to get more fit for the cruise? I'm working on my Pilates. Slowly but surely it is helping.

I'm currently working on our cruise magnets. Any one else going to decorate your door?

We can't wait to cruise!
Renee:banana:

Renee

[Spackle75]

Yipppeeee.......

Tickets have arrived here in the UK today!!!!!

I was expecting them after you guys in the US but maybe thinking they mail them earlier to ensure they get here. Checking the package they were sent by UPS & were mailed on 18th April so a quick journey over here.

So tickets in hand (& I've checked they are all 100% correct!!!!)....... On line check in done & forms printed out .......passports all checked........... I'm ready & waiting!!!

Roll on the 16th May when we leave the UK to fly over... it's getting close!!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Gratz! I am waiting "patiently" for ours to arrive... Every brown truck that goes down my street gets me all excited like pup waiting for his master!

:lmao: :rotfl:

[LeslieG]

Hi everybody. I'm coming too! Me, my mom and my sons, 7 and 8. I've done two 3nt cruises with my husband and kids, but since we have our own business, it's hard for both of us to be away, especially during the week, so the 4nt was a little harder for us. But the kids love the idea of grandma coming along. I really wanted to do the double dip!

[mrs_hower726]

:earsboy: Hi everyone!

My DH and I will be there! We will be spending three days in WDW before the cruise and this is our first vacation ever! This will also be our first plane ride too from Philadelphia. I know there's requirements with liquids and stuff, is it typical for people to get airsick?

I also have been quite busy finishing my Masters and this is a graduation present from the DH. Problem being, I have not given this vacation too much thought in terms of what to do in WDW, what I should expect on the ship, etc. Is this going to come back and haunt me? I did book a couple of excursions while at CC and Nassau and dinner at Palo on the first night.

Any tips, especially with flying for the first time, would come in real handy!

[Spackle75]

:earsboy: Hi everyone!

My DH and I will be there! We will be spending three days in WDW before the cruise and this is our first vacation ever! This will also be our first plane ride too from Philadelphia. I know there's requirements with liquids and stuff, is it typical for people to get airsick?

I also have been quite busy finishing my Masters and this is a graduation present from the DH. Problem being, I have not given this vacation too much thought in terms of what to do in WDW, what I should expect on the ship, etc. Is this going to come back and haunt me? I did book a couple of excursions while at CC and Nassau and dinner at Palo on the first night.

Any tips, especially with flying for the first time, would come in real handy!

Congrats on your Masters!
I am graduating with my MBA in May and this trip is my present, as well. My partner and I are doing 3 days at WDW (staying at POFQ) before the trip and we have Palo at 6 on the first night. Small world :) :banana:

The TSA.gov site gives the details about liquids, click here for link (http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/index.shtm).

I have never gotten airsick and I can be sensitive to motion. I would say get some Bonine or some people say ginger tablets can help. Since this is your first plane ride, bring some gum to help with the ear popping from the pressure change.

I think you will have fabu time regardless of whether you have micro-planned the trip or just let it happen. :) :) :) :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[tigger334]

Has anyone in the US received their cruise docs yet? I am patiently waiting.....popcorn::

[Spackle75]

Has anyone in the US received their cruise docs yet? I am patiently waiting.....popcorn::

Not yet. It is hard waiting for them because I am such an organizational nut. I have already begun packing, so lack of the docs is killin' me!:scared1:

Still only about 3 weeks until the trip begins! :dance3:
:woohoo:

[tigger334]

I am usually packing and everything right now too, but we are in the midst of selling our house and having open houses so I don't think potential buyers really want to see our suitcases out in the open! Which that is driving me crazy not being able to pack and get things ready!

[LeslieG]

UPS just brought my documents today!

[Baldrick2]

Cool..... looks like you are the first one from the US to receive theirs!!!

Why is it that it somehow feels more exciting (& it feels like it's not long now) once the tickets are actually in your hand!!!!!!!!!

[tparbs]

Hi everybody. I'm coming too! Me, my mom and my sons, 7 and 8. I've done two 3nt cruises with my husband and kids, but since we have our own business, it's hard for both of us to be away, especially during the week, so the 4nt was a little harder for us. But the kids love the idea of grandma coming along. I really wanted to do the double dip!

Hi, Leslie! My son is also 8, so they'll be in the Lab together! :)

This is going to be such a blast! Wow, before we all know it, we'll be sailin' the Wonder!! I'm so excited about the Double Dip, too!! :woohoo:

Oh...about the Disney Shopping, I bought my son the Tiki Mickey Mouse swimtrunks...they're due here tomorrow!

[tparbs]

My TA told me today I'll have the documents in hand Saturday or Monday!

It feels good coz then it's really official!! :cool1:

[mrs_hower726]

I feel a lot better knowing that I'm not the only one still waiting!

[Spackle75]

UPS just brought my documents today!

I have received mine also. Now, it is even more real!

:woohoo: :dance3: :banana:

[chris44]

I just received my documents yesterday (Wednesday), too! And I got the good news that one of my major projects at work has been postponed (so now I can focus more on preparing for this trip).

I can't believe y'all have already started packing - yikes, I feel so behind! I will try to start some packing this weekend.

[Baldrick2]

Not long to go now!!!:banana:

We don't leave until May 16th to catch a flight on the 17th....... (but have another 9 days in Orlando after the cruise)

Who gets to start their vacation before the cruise & has the least time to wait before they leave????? (You'll make me jealous!!)

Can't believe you guys are packing already!! You're so organized!!!!!!!! :eek:

[Spackle75]

Not long to go now!!!:banana:

We don't leave until May 16th to catch a flight on the 17th....... (but have another 9 days in Orlando after the cruise)

Who gets to start their vacation before the cruise & has the least time to wait before they leave????? (You'll make me jealous!!)

Can't believe you guys are packing already!! You're so organized!!!!!!!! :eek:

Our flight leaves Columbus, OH at 7:40 AM on May 15th to get us to WDW to begin the Land portion of our Land and Sea vacation.

I am packing to try to determine if I need larger luggage :lmao:
and really to see if I have forgotten anything in terms of clothing needs. I have a short list of essentials that I know that I need to pick up, but getting things in bags lets me know what else I am missing...

I will repack at least once before we go to better distribute the stuff!

Also, packing a great way to procrastinate when you really should be writing a paper... 2 weeks from today, I graduate!!!:dance3: :banana: :cool1: :cheer2: :woohoo:

I am jealous of your 9 days after the cruise... I barely got approval for my vacation and that was only because they did not realize a major project was going to roll out during that time. They asked subtlely if I would rethink the timing... :scared1:

[LeslieG]

Hey, Spackle75, we're from Ohio too! Canton area.

[Baldrick2]

I am jealous of your 9 days after the cruise... I barely got approval for my vacation and that was only because they did not realize a major project was going to roll out during that time. They asked subtlely if I would rethink the timing... :scared1:

Vacation time is one area I know you guys in the US get a raw deal on compare to us in the UK

I get 30 days fully paid vacation + another 8 days which are public holidays spread throughout the year. That's why the Brits are always in Orlando for full 2 week periods when they are over!!!!!!!

You have the upper hand on us in many other areas but vacation time is once good benefit we get over here!!!!!

[chris44]

We are flying to Orlando on May 15 and doing the Pirate & Princess Party on the 16th before the cruise. Then we'll spend a couple more days at WDW before we fly back home to Texas.

I haven't actually started packing yet, but I have spent every weekend shopping and shopping for all the stuff we need for the trip (plus it's just that time of year when my daughter needs new swimsuits, shorts, shirts, shoes, . . .). Actually, the more I get checked off on my "to do" list, the longer it seems to become and the longer my packing list becomes - it's a vicious cycle!

Anyway, I've still got to make a tentative schedule, do more shopping, get haircuts, manicures, pedicures, and oh so much more. OK, I'm making myself tired just thinking about it. I'm ready to be there!

[tigger334]

We booked our cruise through AAA and my husband picked up the documents this morning!:cool1: The travel agent said they arrived on Saturday. I can't wait! Only 20 more days :banana:

[Spackle75]

The new Narnia movie comes out the 16th. Do you think they will play it on our cruise? The Narnia books were my favorites when I was a kid, so I am looking forward to the movie.

[chris44]

I called Disney Cruise Line a few days ago, and they said this new movie will be playing on our cruise. If you want to know all the other movies, just call the toll free DCL number and ask to speak to a live person. I know Enchanted was on the list, and I believe some others were Game Plan, College Road Trip, and Ratatouille. I hope the info I was told is correct.

[LeslieG]

I called Disney Cruise Line a few days ago, and they said this new movie will be playing on our cruise. If you want to know all the other movies, just call the toll free DCL number and ask to speak to a live person. I know Enchanted was on the list, and I believe some others were Game Plan, College Road Trip, and Ratatouille. I hope the info I was told is correct.

We were hoping for one of the High School Musical movies on the Dumbotron.

[tparbs]

I called Disney Cruise Line a few days ago, and they said this new movie will be playing on our cruise. If you want to know all the other movies, just call the toll free DCL number and ask to speak to a live person. I know Enchanted was on the list, and I believe some others were Game Plan, College Road Trip, and Ratatouille. I hope the info I was told is correct.

Awesome! :woohoo: I was hoping the new Narnia was going to be playing on the cruise!

Wow....we leave 2 weeks from today!!! Arriving at WDW May 14th. Got our documents Monday!

So who wants to meet up for a drink the 1st night? :)

Hey, did I mention the incredible upgrade we got??? Cat 12 to Cat 9!!! With the HUGE porthole! I haven't told ds, who really wanted a window and we told him we didn't have one. But I told him that mayyybeee if he's really, really good at WDW that Mickey might try and get him a room with a window. ;)

So who's as excited as I am?? :banana: :woohoo: :banana:

[tparbs]

Btw...I've decided it's best to pack light! I'd rather shop at the Disney stores then shop here! I'm gonna see all these cool Disney shirts, etc., so I'm not packing too much. Just a tip!

[Spackle75]

Awesome! :woohoo: I was hoping the new Narnia was going to be playing on the cruise!

Wow....we leave 2 weeks from today!!! Arriving at WDW May 14th. Got our documents Monday!

So who wants to meet up for a drink the 1st night? :)

Hey, did I mention the incredible upgrade we got??? Cat 12 to Cat 9!!! With the HUGE porthole! I haven't told ds, who really wanted a window and we told him we didn't have one. But I told him that mayyybeee if he's really, really good at WDW that Mickey might try and get him a room with a window. ;)

So who's as excited as I am?? :banana: :woohoo: :banana:

Gratz on your upgrade. Ours was also a leap from 12 to 9... We're in 2002, where are you?

[Spackle75]

I called Disney Cruise Line a few days ago, and they said this new movie will be playing on our cruise. If you want to know all the other movies, just call the toll free DCL number and ask to speak to a live person. I know Enchanted was on the list, and I believe some others were Game Plan, College Road Trip, and Ratatouille. I hope the info I was told is correct.

Thanks so much for checking in to that! I am so happy to see Prince Caspian while on my vacation! :cool1:

[tparbs]

Gratz on your upgrade. Ours was also a leap from 12 to 9... We're in 2002, where are you?

Thanks, and congrats back to ya!! We're in 2144. Same deck, both portside, just opposite ends! :thumbsup2

Man, I wish it was 2 weeks from now! But before we all know it, we'll be on our way! :dance3:

I can't remember all who is heading to WDW before their cruise. Could you give a shout out if you are? :)

[chris44]

We will be at CSR two weeks from today! We are getting excited but overwhelmed with all the stuff that remains to be done to get ready for our trip. We'll be at the Dolphin for a couple of days after the cruise.

[tparbs]

We're at Pop the night of May 14th and also the night after we get back from the cruise. I still can't believe the awesome upgrade to the Swan for the rest of our time at WDW!

Feeling just a tad overwhelmed wanting to make sure my itinerary is complete (yeah, it's not done!!), but I've got the basics down on which park and which day.

I keep telling myself I'm packing light coz I know I'll be buying lots of Disney clothes while there! ;)

[MEBs_Tinkerbell]

Hi

My DH, my 4 year DS and myself have just booked this cruise. (our youngest is staying with grandparents) We are super excited to be able to do this cruise. We have sailed on the wonder 4 times prior. We did the 7 night Magic Double dip in May of 06. It was a last minute booking since my husband was not sure if he could take the time off.

Counting down the days! :cool1: :banana:

[mrs_hower726]

Thanks, and congrats back to ya!! We're in 2144. Same deck, both portside, just opposite ends! :thumbsup2

Man, I wish it was 2 weeks from now! But before we all know it, we'll be on our way! :dance3:

I can't remember all who is heading to WDW before their cruise. Could you give a shout out if you are? :)



DH and I will be in POFQ for three days before the cruise. I just recently discovered that we have been upgraded too!!! I was a little bummed about not having a window but now we have a huge one and extra onboard credit from AAA! We are in 2052, right in the middle.

I'm so excited!!! :banana:

[tparbs]

Hi

My DH, my 4 year DS and myself have just booked this cruise. (our youngest is staying with grandparents) We are super excited to be able to do this cruise. We have sailed on the wonder 4 times prior. We did the 7 night Magic Double dip in May of 06. It was a last minute booking since my husband was not sure if he could take the time off.

Counting down the days! :cool1: :banana:

Congrats on joining us!

I've had the craziest couple of weeks and haven't been on the DISboards hardly at all!

Wow, in 9 days we'll be aboard and, for us, we leave for the WDW in just 5 days!

[tparbs]

DH and I will be in POFQ for three days before the cruise. I just recently discovered that we have been upgraded too!!! I was a little bummed about not having a window but now we have a huge one and extra onboard credit from AAA! We are in 2052, right in the middle.

I'm so excited!!! :banana:

Yep, we'll be at WDW for 3 days before the cruise, too, then for a day and a half after the Wonder.

Congrats on the upgrade!! My son has NO idea and I can't wait to see his face!

Woo hoo! It's almost time! I'm trying not to panic about being ready yet, but I always manage! lol I can't believe some people pack 2 weeks before the cruise! lol

[Spackle75]

DH and I will be in POFQ for three days before the cruise. I just recently discovered that we have been upgraded too!!! I was a little bummed about not having a window but now we have a huge one and extra onboard credit from AAA! We are in 2052, right in the middle.

I'm so excited!!! :banana:

We will also be at the POFQ for the three days before our cruise! And I graduate tomorrow! 4.0 for the last semester. :cool1: :banana: :woohoo:

[mrs_hower726]

We will also be at the POFQ for the three days before our cruise! And I graduate tomorrow! 4.0 for the last semester. :cool1: :banana: :woohoo:

I will be graduating on Monday! I found a big smiley face with a graduation cap at the party store that I'm attaching with magnets and putting it on the outside of our door on the ship.

Yay for us! :banana:

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[mrs_hower726]

Yep, we'll be at WDW for 3 days before the cruise, too, then for a day and a half after the Wonder.

Congrats on the upgrade!! My son has NO idea and I can't wait to see his face!

Woo hoo! It's almost time! I'm trying not to panic about being ready yet, but I always manage! lol I can't believe some people pack 2 weeks before the cruise! lol


Your son will be so excited for the window! :yay:

I'll be lucky if I'm packing 2 days before this trip. I have family coming in town tomorrow for graduation and today will be spent cleaning and revising my resume to apply for a summer camp counselor before we leave. The fact that I'm a born procrastinator doesn't help either! :angel:

True to form though, I was panicking last night about having nothing packed. :scared1: My DH rolled his eyes at me and thought I was silly. :rolleyes:

It'll be all good...it has to be cause we'll be in Disney at this time next week! WOOHOO!!! :dance3:

[mrs_hower726]

For those of you doing the 3 days in WDW previous to this cruise, here are the temps for those three days via weather channel:

Thursday: High 93
Friday: High 92
Saturday High 98 :scared1:

Is it typically that hot at this time of year? I heard mid-80's when I was booking this back in January.


And I look outside my house and it is barely pushing 60.

[zerog]

URGENT: FIRES IN BREVARD COUNTY - I-95 Closed!!

About 200 homes are being evacuated in Cocoa near State Road 524, which is closed. Interstate 95 is closed from mile marker 173 south to mile marker 156 because of heavy smoke and fire danger in Malabar.

Today it is very breezy in central Florida. That, combined with the dry conditions, have led to some recent brush fires. You can see thick smoke from the port.

For those traveling on I-95 or the Beachline, watch the news carefully for road closures which may affect your route to the port.

MELBOURNE — A day after the Space Coast came within a degree of tying the record temperature, forecasters are warning of continued dry conditions.

“It looks dry for the next seven days with no chance of significant rain for the foreseeable future,” said Tony Cristaldi, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

A fire weather watch likely will be issued for Monday afternoon as humidity drops to critically low levels, he said.

Today, the forecast called for a 20 percent chance of isolated showers and possible lightning after 2 p.m.

That increases the possibility of brush fires in Brevard County.

[tparbs]

The fact that I'm a born procrastinator doesn't help either! :angel:

You, too? :rotfl2:

True to form though, I was panicking last night about having nothing packed. :scared1: My DH rolled his eyes at me and thought I was silly. :rolleyes:

It'll be all good...it has to be cause we'll be in Disney at this time next week! WOOHOO!!! :dance3:

LOL...your and my husband sound exactly alike in that department! Mine's been doing the same thing!

I was panicking because I didn't realize that kids couldn't wear shorts and T-shirts to dinner. So I just spent $102 at Kohl's!! Ugh! My son has grown like a weed and practically had nothing in the "dress casual" department :scared1:

I'm trying to relax, too, knowing that before we know it we'll be at WDW! I can't believe it's only 3 days until we wake up and GO! :woohoo:

[tparbs]

For those of you doing the 3 days in WDW previous to this cruise, here are the temps for those three days via weather channel:

Thursday: High 93
Friday: High 92
Saturday High 98 :scared1:

Is it typically that hot at this time of year? I heard mid-80's when I was booking this back in January.


And I look outside my house and it is barely pushing 60.

I don't know if it's normal or not. I'm just hoping we don't end up with major sunburns just from the WDW part alone! Guess we'll be lathering on the sunscreen!

It's cool, windy, and rainy out here in the NW today. Yuk! But go figure...the day after we leave it hits almost 80!!

[tparbs]

Congrats to the two of you graduating! That's awesome!!
:cheer2: :cheer2:

[zerog]

Found this link on the Orlando Sentinel Website showing a map of the current road closures. I don't know if they'll update this map.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orl-brush-fire-map-051108,0,1508512.htmlpage

Here are some sources you could check for updates (tv news and local newspapers):

TV:
- WESH
- Local 6
- WFTV
- CFNEWS13

NEWSPAPERS:
- Florida Today
- Orlando Sentinel

[Spackle75]

Congrats to the two of you graduating! That's awesome!!
:cheer2: :cheer2:

Thank you! My ceremony was today and it felt great to get that hood and that piece of paper.

So, anybody decide when and where we will be meeting up? I know that my dearest and I are in Palo at 6 and that we plan to make a visit to our table for the late seating just to meet everyone at our table and our servers though I doubt that we will be able to eat through anymore food... So we should be free after 9 or 10, just a guess because we have never done this dealio before. :upsidedow

Anyways, I look forward to taking this trip and hopefully meeting you all! Heat, fires, smoke, or not! :scared1:

:woohoo:

[tparbs]

Spackle,

I'd personally love to meet up! Man, this meet up thread is so quiet!! Well, was for many weeks. :confused3

But yes, we'd love to meet!

Not sure of a time. Never done a cruise before, and no idea when my son will crash. But I'm betting we'll have to drag him out of the club!

But 9 or 10 sounds reasonable to me. Our cells will work for awhile.

My email is tparbs@comcast.net if you'd like to contact me directly. Plus I have my Yahoo and MSN messenger to the left under my nickname here. Just click on the icons if you have either messenger.

Wow....I feel bad for anyone trying to get up 95 to get to the Wonder or Orlando!! :scared:

[zerog]

Hello.. I'm not on your cruise. However, I might like to suggest getting a hotel room in Cape Canaveral or Cocoa Beach the nite before your cruise. Conditions are not expected to improve over the next 7 days. For those of you staying in Orlando, be sure to get a map of the area in case there are any road closures and detours.


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[tparbs]

z,

Thanks for the tip. I hope this fire gets under control for everyone's sake.

I think those of us taking the ME to the port should be fine. They'll know the detours, etc. to get us to the ship.

[mrs_hower726]

Congrats to the two of you graduating! That's awesome!!
:cheer2: :cheer2:


Thank you! My ceremony was today and it felt great to get that hood and that piece of paper.

So, anybody decide when and where we will be meeting up? I know that my dearest and I are in Palo at 6 and that we plan to make a visit to our table for the late seating just to meet everyone at our table and our servers though I doubt that we will be able to eat through anymore food... So we should be free after 9 or 10, just a guess because we have never done this dealio before. :upsidedow

Anyways, I look forward to taking this trip and hopefully meeting you all! Heat, fires, smoke, or not! :scared1:

:woohoo:


I know exactly what you mean Spackle! My ceremony was last night and it was awesome just to be hooded surrounded by my family who traveled a LONG way to be there for it! Yay for us! :banana:





Spackle,

I'd personally love to meet up! Man, this meet up thread is so quiet!! Well, was for many weeks. :confused3

But yes, we'd love to meet!

Not sure of a time. Never done a cruise before, and no idea when my son will crash. But I'm betting we'll have to drag him out of the club!

But 9 or 10 sounds reasonable to me. Our cells will work for awhile.

My email is tparbs@comcast.net if you'd like to contact me directly. Plus I have my Yahoo and MSN messenger to the left under my nickname here. Just click on the icons if you have either messenger.

Wow....I feel bad for anyone trying to get up 95 to get to the Wonder or Orlando!! :scared:


I would like to meet you guys as well. If you guys don't have a meeting place set up yet, I'm pretty sure you both are up on Deck 2 on opposite sides and I'm right in the middle. Since this is my first cruise and not knowing about the ship yet, maybe meeting somewhere on that deck will work then go from there.

2 days!!! YAY!!! :cheer2: I guess it would be a good time to start packing, huh? :rotfl2:

[tparbs]

For anyone who'd like to meet up, feel free to contact me on my cell. It's 509 701-5607.

It's cool there's 3 of us on Deck 2. Anyone else on that deck?

Personally, I'm REALLY looking forward to a fresh mint Mojito at Signals!! I've heard they are fantastic there!

We're all going to have such a fantastic time!!! :banana: :woohoo: :banana:

I'm the girl with the wild mane of dark hair with highlights, so I'm easy to spot! My hubby is Thomas and my son is Jared. :)

Our flight leaves at 12:40 PM tomorrow. Though it gets us into WDW late, I don't mind. I hate those real early morning flights!

Oh, and to Scott and his daughter Nicole, I'll try to have Jared write back today!

I'm pretty much packed! Can't wait to experience that Disney magic I've heard so much about!! pixiedust:

:cool1:

[mrs_hower726]

My cell phone is 302-379-1210 and my first name is Chrissy. I'm average height, brown hair with highlights with my DH Sean that is tall and thin!

I'm almost packed and ready to go! How exciting!!! :cool1:

Have a safe flight or drive and see everybody very soon! :cheer2:

[tparbs]

My cell phone is 302-379-1210 and my first name is Chrissy. I'm average height, brown hair with highlights with my DH Sean that is tall and thin!

I'm almost packed and ready to go! How exciting!!! :cool1:

Have a safe flight or drive and see everybody very soon! :cheer2:

Got it!

Are you leaving tomorrow, too?

OMG...I'm so excited!! :cool1:

[Forever a Princess]

Btw...I've decided it's best to pack light! I'd rather shop at the Disney stores then shop here! I'm gonna see all these cool Disney shirts, etc., so I'm not packing too much. Just a tip!

Amen to this Sister!!!! I'm (trying) to pack light too!!

I saw that you posted your cell phone number. Hope you don't mind, we'd like to join the get together the first night of the cruise.

We'll try to catch up with you all on the ship.

Have a good flight to Orlando!

Renee and John

[Forever a Princess]

I went out and bought a bigger suitcase today. Seems like I keep packing more stuff in, when I really should be taking stuff out.:scared1:

We leave on Thursday. Seems like I have so much to do tomorrow. Any one else in this boat?!?!

[tparbs]

Amen to this Sister!!!! I'm (trying) to pack light too!!

:rotfl: Well, I guess I'm not packing so light!

Doing WDW and DCL is two completely different vacations! Gotta have slacks, polos...you know, dressier stuff! I WAS going to pack DH's and DS's suits, but said FORGET IT! My TA said the shorter cruises are more laid back. Some people dress to the nine's on Formal Night, others wear slacks, polo's, etc. So that's what we're doing!

I saw that you posted your cell phone number. Hope you don't mind, we'd like to join the get together the first night of the cruise.

We'll try to catch up with you all on the ship.

Have a good flight to Orlando!

Renee and John

No problem! Yes, give us a call!! The more the merrier! :grouphug: That goes for anyone else, too! I think it'd be fun to meet!

Wow....I can't believe the day has finally arrived come tomorrow!! :dance3:

[Spackle75]

I went out and bought a bigger suitcase today. Seems like I keep packing more stuff in, when I really should be taking stuff out.:scared1:

We leave on Thursday. Seems like I have so much to do tomorrow. Any one else in this boat?!?!

I am also in that boat and I have been packing or gathering or any number of things for like 2 months now!!!:scared1:

[Spackle75]

:rotfl: Well, I guess I'm not packing so light!

Doing WDW and DCL is two completely different vacations! Gotta have slacks, polos...you know, dressier stuff! I WAS going to pack DH's and DS's suits, but said FORGET IT! My TA said the shorter cruises are more laid back. Some people dress to the nine's on Formal Night, others wear slacks, polo's, etc. So that's what we're doing!



No problem! Yes, give us a call!! The more the merrier! :grouphug: That goes for anyone else, too! I think it'd be fun to meet!

Wow....I can't believe the day has finally arrived come tomorrow!! :dance3:

Have an awesome day before several of us arrive. :banana:

Wouldn't it be cool if fate cast some set of us as tablemates??? :thumbsup2

[tparbs]

Wouldn't it be cool if fate cast some set of us as tablemates??? :thumbsup2

That'd be amazing! Odds are against that happening...but who knows?

Okay, it's midnight and we're heading to bed. We'll get 9 hours of sleep, hopefully, and throw a few things--mostly toiletries, into the suitcases and be on our way!

Yes, I felt like wth??? Packing up stuff and thinking this should have been done with already! lol

It'll all come together, everyone! It always does! Before we know it, we'll be gazing out at the ocean from the Wonder and all the preparing and anticipation will be well worth it! :thumbsup2

Happy and safe travels, everyone!!
:mickeyjum

[Forever a Princess]

I am also in that boat and I have been packing or gathering or any number of things for like 2 months now!!!:scared1:

Me too! I was pulling out our "old" summer stuff and decided that we needed to replace some of it. I ordered a bunch of stuff online for the trip. For a while there it seemed like the UPS guy was coming every other day.:banana:

I don't think we would replace our wardrobe unless we had an "excuse" like the cruise.:rotfl2:

I can hardly wait. Three of the four suitcases are tucked away in the car.

:rotfl2:

[Forever a Princess]

Thank you! My ceremony was today and it felt great to get that hood and that piece of paper.

So, anybody decide when and where we will be meeting up? I know that my dearest and I are in Palo at 6 and that we plan to make a visit to our table for the late seating just to meet everyone at our table and our servers though I doubt that we will be able to eat through anymore food... So we should be free after 9 or 10, just a guess because we have never done this dealio before. :upsidedow

Anyways, I look forward to taking this trip and hopefully meeting you all! Heat, fires, smoke, or not! :scared1:

:woohoo:

Congratulations!

Every one have a safe journey!

Hopefully our cell phones work so that we can all meet and greet!:wizard:

[loricz]

... better late than never?

I'm Lori, hubby is Mark.... we have DS Jacob (3) and DS Logan (9). Not on deck 2 (though I bet that's nice! That's near the top, right?).

Hoping to be seated with some of you at dinner because I'm too chicken to use my cell on the ship (afraid of roaming charges)(I'm cheap like that).

Getting excited about our first Disney cruise!!! Still so much to do. I haven't finished our door signs, still have to buy nice-to-haves like glow necklaces... made a huge list but haven't started packing yet. ACK!!!!! I'm such a procrastinator!!

Best wishes to everyone, hope you have a magical time on the cruise!! :-)

[InstImpres]

Hoping to be seated with some of you at dinner because I'm too chicken to use my cell on the ship (afraid of roaming charges)(I'm cheap like that).

Use the phone after all aboard and before sailing to reach people without worries of roam charges.

Have a great time

[tparbs]

Hey, everyone!! I know it's been over a month since we've cruised, but I just wanted to check in and see what everyone thought. We had an incredible time and can't wait to cruise again!!

I wish I could have met many of you, but we met Scott and his girls and they were so sweet! Scott even gave Jared a bag of pirate goodies!

Fours days goes too fast! Next time we'll plan a week!

I was surprised, but I got seasick!! It was the first two nights, and I didn't have it REAL bad, but after that I was fine!

I wish I had time to chat more, but the dinner hour is fast approaching so I have to run, but just wanted to check in with everyone.

The Wonder was WONDERful! I hope you guys felt the same!

[tparbs]

If so, I'd love to read it! I haven't done one yet and it'd be fun to read one of yours!