10/12/08-4 night Wonder anniversary cruise [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

alohabob

07-11-2007, 11:13 AM

Hello fellow cruises and welcome aboard the Wonder Anniversary Cruise.
Is anyone else booked for this cruise? My wife and I, and a bunch of fellow cruise and Disney nuts will be celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary for a special couple, so how do you celebrate such an event but with Disney!!!!!

This will be DW and I's second Disney cruise the first will be 12/6/07 which as of today we haven't even taken yet, we can't wait for either one to start.

So come aboard and join the thread.
Bob

mermaidbaby

07-11-2007, 08:45 PM

Hey Bob,

We will be cruising with you. This will be my second Disney cruise. My 1st was the 7 day eastern this past March. We had a blast. When we went in March it was my husband and our three children. This time it will be me and my three kids, my sister & her two kids & my Mom. Can't wait!!!!!!!

alohabob

07-12-2007, 07:44 AM

Hello Mermaidbaby,

I see we are not very far from you, are you staying at WDW after the cruise?
We are planning on a cruise sandwich a few days before and maybe a week or so after the cruise. It is so far away DW and I are hoping to sneak in a WDW trip some time in the spring to get us over the hump a Disney fix.
Well....only 457 days to go......but who's counting!!!!

mermaidbaby

07-13-2007, 06:30 PM

alohabob

07-14-2007, 07:05 AM

No WDW for us. Just a cruise. The kids will be in school and will miss 2 days. We took them out for 7 days this past cruise and they missed too too much at school. My husband is shh..."all disneyed out!:scared1: " I would love to go back in the next year but I don't think it's in the cards.

Have you been on other cruise lines?

What part of Ct are you from? I have to admit I only pass though Ct on my way to NY, unless of course I stay in Uncansville! Cha-ching!

Sorry to here DH is Disneyed out!
We took a cruise in Hawaii aboard NCL's "Pride of Aloha" back in 2005 nice ship not so good service, all American crew. My wife belongs to the ADA and each year they have a confirence, guess where it was last year......Hawaii so we went back in 2006 on board the "Pride of America" very nice ship but same service. We can't wait to try Disney cruiseline, friends of ours are all saying Disney is the best cruise they have ever done, and they have tried many cruiselines.
We live in the middle of CT about 15 miles from Hartford, speaking of Uncansville we were just there this past weekend to see "Dances with Star" tour.....well I was more like the driver. As DW, mom and my mother-in-law all were watched the show I played the machines and watched the ball game "GO SOX".

steelernut

07-22-2007, 07:24 AM

Hey!! We are booked & ready. Me the wife, & son (3yrs @ cruise time). Some friends are also going. 1st Disney cruise. We have heard great things about Disney & we can't wait!!! :thumbsup2

alohabob

07-22-2007, 11:11 AM

Hey!! We are booked & ready. Me the wife, & son (3yrs @ cruise time). Some friends are also going. 1st Disney cruise. We have heard great things about Disney & we can't wait!!! :thumbsup2

Welcome a board Steelernut, this will be our second Disney cruise and we can't wait. Our first will be this December, this one can't come fast enough I just hope once we get on board, time slows down a bit so we can enjoy every minute.

mermaidbaby

07-26-2007, 07:46 PM

Hi Bob,
Yes the service was wonderful, it was just as I heard it was. How many of you are going on the cruise? Oh yeah a Sox fan!!!!:banana:

Hi there Steelernut,
I see you been on Carnival many times. We've sailed three times with them 1991, 1992 & 2001. The first two times, it was great. The last time, I hated it. The service was awful, the ship was not clean, but again that was a long time ago. Disney was fabulous compared to Carnival.

Right now I'm enjoying beautiful Cape Cod, we have been on vacation for the last week. :cloud9:

alohabob

07-27-2007, 08:41 AM

Hi Bob,
Yes the service was wonderful, it was just as I heard it was. How many of you are going on the cruise? Oh yeah a Sox fan!!!!:banana:

Right now I'm enjoying beautiful Cape Cod, we have been on vacation for the last week. :cloud9:

Hello Mermaidbaby
We just got back last night from a 10 day vacation in Maine, wish it could have been longer.
Well so far what I've heard from our travel agent is 21 rooms have been booked in our party, mind you my wife and I are just tag alongs with this group......let me step back a little.
Friends that we have been going to Disney with for a few years now are celebrating their 50th. and they asked if we would like to go along for a cruise, their kids all thirteen of them and their families will be going too and few of other Disney nuts, so it should be a hoot!!!!

steelernut

07-29-2007, 08:44 AM

Thanks everybody for the welcome!!:goodvibes

Mermaid, Carnival was good on all our cruises. The Fantasy showed it's age though. It was a 3 day cruise. I don't know if I could have spent a week on that ship. RC though was great, from the ship to the service. I liked the seafood selection better on Carnival though. Our last Carnival cruise you could not beat the price. I have heard so many great things about Disney. Now that we have a child we decided to try them out.

I could not believe a thread had already been started!! I guess I'm not the only one that is excited. I can't wait for the cruise & the start of football season.:hourglass

alohabob

07-29-2007, 12:36 PM

Thanks everybody for the welcome!!:goodvibes

I could not believe a thread had already been started!! I guess I'm not the only one that is excited. I can't wait for the cruise & the start of football season.:hourglass

Hello Steelernut, "EXCITED" that is an understatement! I wish we could go now.
I have to tell ya I'm a big Pats fan and when my wife and I were cruising the Hawaiian Islands last Sept. it was great to wake up at 7:00 in the morning run up to one of the restaurants and watch the begining of a Pats game, theres nothing like having a football game and breakfast! :woohoo:

steelernut

07-29-2007, 07:21 PM

Hey Bob,

I work with a Pats fan & my boss is a Pats fan. Both are from Boston. So I guess I can't get away from them. Ordered my NFL Sunday Ticket friday.:cool1: :happytv: We went to your neck of the woods for our honeymoon a few years ago. B&B in Maine, Gloucester, & Plymouth Rock. Very nice change from S.C.!!

alohabob

08-28-2007, 02:37 PM

Hello shipmates......Wow seems far away but just over a year from now we will be singing "All Aboard" Ok maybe thats for trains but you get the drift.
And just a few weeks will be the kick off of the NFL season :cool1:

zulaya

08-28-2007, 04:48 PM

Hello everyone!

alohabob saw my thread and told me he had started one. So I'm chiming in...

DH and I have 2 kids, DS will be 12 at the time of cruise and DD will be 11.

DH and I have been on a RCC cruise before...we didn't care for it, but we love Disney so we are going to try the 4 day.

quackattack

08-29-2007, 10:01 PM

alohabob

08-30-2007, 07:12 AM

Hey Bob,
By ADA, I take it you mean: American Dietetic Association. I know there was a conference in Hawaii recently. You may ask, why would I know such a thing. I am a Dietitian. popcorn::

Unfortunately, we will not be cruising with you. We will be cruising the week before.

We will keep everything ship shape for you.

1/3 of Quackattack

Hello quackattack, you are correct about the ADA my wife is a DTR and working toward her degree. Are you attending the conference in Philadelphia this year?
Keep the lights on and try an bring the ship back in one piece.
Thanks for posting!

steelernut

09-05-2007, 04:04 PM

A BIG welcome to all the newbies!!:goodvibes

There for a while I was wondering if everyone backed out. LOL

Just 4 more days till the BIG game!!!!!!:woohoo:

Renysmom

09-10-2007, 09:08 AM

Hi everyone -

Bob saw that I had started a thread (which I now have erased and placed a link to there). I searched and searched and couldnt find one and then of course after I start one, here you are :goodvibes

My DH and I will be your traveling companions as well. It will be our first cruise, its taken me years to convince him to go on one and then bamb he said yes :cool1: :cool1: . I am so excited.

We are from VA so we aren't Pats fans, Redskins all the way for us :goodvibes BUT I spent many years outside of Boston as a child and have lots of relatives there so I am a Red Sox's fan my entire life, which should get me some points from you Northerner's.

On the thread I started (then deleted) I had posted this poll: Hope it's okay to add it here, I want to start a cruise page/site for us all where we can keep all the info about each other and such as we get closer. I am working on the site now. Give me any ideas as to anything we should have on OUR site and it shall be done. Anyway here is the poll:

Who
Where are you traveling from
# of previous DCL cruises
Assigned stateroom
Are you celebrating a special occasion while on ship? What

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Dis Members on the Oct 12th, 2008 4 Day Cruise:

Who??? Renysmom (Kelly) and DH
Where are you traveling from?: Virginia
# of DCL Cruises previously? None
Assigned Stateroom: 6080
Are you celebrating a special occasion while on ship? Yes, my birthday :goodvibes

I look forward to making new Dis friends and sharing time with you here and on the cruise.

zulaya

09-10-2007, 09:18 AM

Kelly--

Thanks for posting your poll info...here's our info:

Who: zulaya (Mary), DH (Bryan), DS12 (Stefan) and DD11 (Caitlin)
Where are you travelling from: MN
# of previous DCL cruises: NONE - It's our first!
Assigned Stateroom: 2554 (I think...I need to go check)
Celebrating: Not really...just going over a school break

alohabob

09-10-2007, 10:01 AM

Hi Kelly, welcome aboard and thanks for the poll.

Who ? Bob and wife Barbara
Where are you traveling from ? Connecticut
# of DCL ? well when this trip comes around it will be our second, first is this December aboard the Wonder for a short cruise and then a few night at WDW.
Assigned state room ? 6634
Are you celebrating a special occasion while on ship ? We will be celebrating friends of ours 50th wedding aniversary. We met these folks from another web forum and have taken a few trips with them in the past. A cruise to Hawaii on the "Pride of Aloha" and trips to WDW.

Renysmom

09-10-2007, 03:12 PM

Here is the link to the Oct 12, 2008 web page. I hope everyone likes it and find pertinent information. I will continue to add to it. If you have suggestions on additions let me know.

http://www.renysplace.com/cruise/cruiseindex.html

mermaidbaby

09-10-2007, 08:35 PM

Hi everyone,

Summer kept me so busy, I feel like I haven't had any computer time at all. I was having Dis withdrawals!

Thanks Kelly for getting this list together.

Who:
Mermaidbaby (Robyn), DD15 Olivia, DS14 Nick, DS11 Jake, my sister Marci with her DS10 David, DS8 Patrick and our Mom Carole. ( I put the ages the kids will be when we are actually on the cruise.)
From:
We are from the South Shore of MA.
# DCL cruises: This will be my second. We went on the 7 day Magic 3/07 :yay:
Room #: Can't remember, will fill in later.
Special Occasion: I will be celebrating my 17th wedding anniversary-too bad my husband won't be on board!!!:sad1:

Renysmom

09-10-2007, 08:56 PM

Robyn -

I added you and your family to the roster on the Cruise site. We already have 16 people :cool1: :cool1:

shannon1219

09-11-2007, 07:51 PM

I had also posted a thread and renysmom directed mr to this one, Thanks by the way.

Who: shannon1219 (Shannon), DD12 (Taylor), DNeice3 (Veronnica)
Where are you travelling from: South GA
# of previous DCL cruises: This will be our 2nd
Assigned Stateroom: 6060
Celebrating: Not really...just going over a school break

Renysmom

09-11-2007, 09:00 PM

Shannon -

I've added you to the roster. looks like our staterooms are just a few doors apart :goodvibes

Renysmom

09-28-2007, 09:52 PM

Just checking in to say hello to everyone since no one has posted in awhile.

I got my Disney Cruise DVD and plnning book today and so now it really is real :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Everyone have a nice weekend.

zulaya

09-29-2007, 08:27 AM

renysmom--

I think we've all be obsessed with our other trips and haven't been good about this one. I know I'm leaving Nov. 30 for a week to WDW and I can't wait...need this vacation!

I got fabric to make a Fish Extender...hoping a lot of other people will participate in something like that as well!

Renysmom

09-29-2007, 09:49 AM

Zulaya -

We are leaving November 30th for WDW too. :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

We are staying at CSR and will be there through the 8th. Maybe we will run into each other.

61 days!!!

Renysmom

09-29-2007, 08:23 PM

Hey check this out.. We are cruising under a full moon the entire time..

http://stardate.org/nightsky/moon/index.php?month=10&year=2008&css=moon.css&Submit=Go

zulaya

09-29-2007, 09:03 PM

Okay, that's officially cool!

steelernut

09-30-2007, 08:39 AM

Can't believe this many people are already posting!!:eek:

Just over a year to go. Is it ever going to get here??:sad1:

BABYJOSIE98

10-01-2007, 07:58 AM

Renysmom gave me the link when I posted a roll call...Glad too see a thread started.:thumbsup2

This will be our 3rd time on the Wonder. I would rather have booked the Magic, but we have some newbies joining us and they want to start with a 4 night cruise.;) That is ok..I do love the Wonder.

So it will be Me(39),DH(48) and DD(10 when we sail). Then we have some friends that are mid 30's and their 2 boys (5) & (2). (First time for them)
My Best Friend Barb (42) and her DS(10) and DD(5)....maybe more, but that is all that are booked for now.

It is only a 3 day school week so we are happy about that. We plan to fly down on Saturday and stay at the Radisson the night before we sail. Then we are going to WDW after the cruise for MNSSHP and also spending a day as Sea World.:dance3: Makes it easier to get off the ship if you know you are headed to WDW..:rolleyes1 Otherwise we are so sad.

I will have to read all the posts later and catch up..I see there is already 3 pages!:yay:

Just think we are almost 1 year out..Time will go fast..Unfortunetly time goes way to fast.....:sad2:

I am headed to F&W at Epcot with my best friend this month. I won 3 days/ 2 nights at the Swan/Dolphin on the DIS podcast back in May.:woohoo: So this will be my first adult trip to WDW. Just a short one, but it will be fun...:rotfl:

Glad to have found you guys...Thanks for the link.

Michelle

BABYJOSIE98

10-01-2007, 08:09 AM

WHO; Me (Michelle), DH(Gary) & DD(Josie)
FROM; Dittmer,MO(small town outside of St.Louis)
DCL; 2 times Wonder - 1 time Magic
STATEROOM; SPR 5520 (love it)
Not celebrating anything, Just love DCL and have first time cruiser friends with us...Oh and this is a short week for DD's school- She will only miss 3 days!!:banana:

Traveling with us
Barb(BF), Gus (DS) & Reese(DD)
Keith & DW(Pam) and 2 boys (first time cruisers)

Renysmom

10-01-2007, 06:57 PM

Michelle -

Glad you found us

I've added you and your friends to the Cruise Roster. Please invite them to join us here on the DIS and share the link to the site (http://www.renysplace.com/cruise/cruiseindex.html)

Congrats on winning your trip to F and W. We went a few years ago, it was alot of fun, even for me who isn't very adventurous in the food department.

Have a great time!

BABYJOSIE98

10-02-2007, 08:52 AM

cool spread sheet...Good Idea

Here is an update on our info in case you want too add it.

Our stateroom in 5520 and we have early dining
Gus is 10 years old
Barb and her kids have been on 2 Disney Cruises.
We all have early dining

Next year at this time we will be getting ready to sail.

Is anyone else planning to stay at the Raddisson?? I am waiting for October too open up so I can go ahead and book our room with the cruise parking.:cool1: Right now they show September for $129??? I hope they offer the same rate for October. The offer a free shuttle to the port.

We love to go eat dinner at Grills by the port so we can watch the Magic set sail.....:woohoo: Really gets us excited about boarding the Wonder the next day.

Happy planning!
Michelle

Here are the links if any of you want too check them out...
http://www.visitgrills.com/
http://www.radisson.com/capecanaveralfl?s_cid=L6845514

zulaya

10-02-2007, 11:46 AM

What's this restaurant...Grills? Do you know what the menu is like? Sounds like a great view!

BABYJOSIE98

10-02-2007, 11:50 AM

What's this restaurant...Grills? Do you know what the menu is like? Sounds like a great view!

Just click on this link and you can view the menu.

www.visitgrills.com

They have live music and it is a fun little place and the food is very good.

There is even a nice little park too the side of the restaurant where you can sit out and watch the ships sail bye..It is really fun and exciting too have the MAGIC sound it's "When you wish upon a star horn":wizard:

If you click on discounts you can print a coupon for 10% off if you have an out of state drivers license.:thumbsup2

Michelle

zulaya

10-02-2007, 12:07 PM

That sounds really yummy! I'm thinking a pre-cruise DIS Meet for dinner will be in the offing!

BABYJOSIE98

10-02-2007, 12:46 PM

OOH yeah!!
If nothing else we could all just sit out at that park together and have a pina Coloda and watch the ships set sail....
Sometimes the restaurant gets crowded around ship sailling time.:grouphug:

The last time we were on the MAGIC my Uncle and Aunt were at Grills watching us set sail. They were sailing on the Marinier of the seas the next day. I held a pirate flag over the side waving it and they saw us. It was so cool..We were waving and screaming and they taped us sailing away..:cloud9:
We met up again in St.Thomas and had a drink together..It was fun, but weird..I see my Uncle walking down the dock on our way back from our excursion to St.John...I am like...There's Andy!!:eek: It was fun!

Michelle

BABYJOSIE98

10-02-2007, 03:02 PM

I have another friend that just booked today!! woo hoo:woohoo:

So add her too the spread sheet....She is due to have a baby any day so she will be ready to cruise next year...I think they are leaving the new baby at home with Grandma for this trip.

Cindi & Tim with DD Bailey (10)
Desoto MO
Stateroom 2570
Early dining
No past DCL cruises/Only RCL

We are excited already....:banana:

zulaya

10-02-2007, 03:14 PM

renysmom/Kelly--

Need to correct my stateroom...we're 2534, not 2554. And you can add my email in as pampchef@Qwest.net

Thanks!
~Mary

steelernut

10-02-2007, 03:54 PM

Hi everbody!!

I agree that Grills is very good. We've tried it a couple of x's. We tried Rusty's last cruise & it was good too.

Renysmom

10-02-2007, 07:21 PM

I've gotten everyone's information updates as requested :goodvibes

This is everyone's information spot so please let me know if there is something we need to add to the webpages etc.

Right now John and I are scheduled for Land/Sea but we have talked about going ahead and staying at the Radisson the night before the cruise anyway. We will probably decide after our Xmas trip on what to do. I may just go ahead and book the Radisson so I know we have this option. If we are doing a pre-cruise get together, I'm sure he will want to do it.

Michelle - when did you say we should try to book these rooms?

Thank goodness we have this Xmas trip to focus on or I would be driving my husband crazy, he says he created a monster. :dance3: :dance3: but he loves it LOL.. I already am trying to plan my cabin door graphics.

I am so happy we are getting conversations going and that we have a cruise expert here with Michelle.

alohabob

10-03-2007, 07:41 AM

Hello fellow shipmates it's been a while!
I go away to Philadelphia for a few days and you guys post like crazy, great to see you all.
Welcome aboard Michelle, Gary & Josie (BABYJOSIE98) glad you found us.
The Radisson sounds like a good plan.....just make my drink a Margarita!

Hey Steelernut, your team is doing very well but not quite as good as my Pats! looks like it will be a good season for both our teams.

BABYJOSIE98

10-03-2007, 08:03 AM

We can book the Radisson rooms Mid October for next year..:cool1:

You can officially book 1 year out.

alohabob,
I will have to have a Margarita too!!:cloud9:

DH and I are thinking about booking a 5 night RCL cruise for January. Just the two of us!:love: We have not been on vacation alone without Josie in forever.... That is a voyager class ship and the rate is good......So we may book within the next week... Goes to Grand Cayman and Jamacia...I wish the Wonder would go somewhere other than Nassau. :confused3 We probably won't even get off the ship on Nassau day????

Have a good day!:goodvibes

Michelle

steelernut

10-04-2007, 04:14 PM

alohabob

10-05-2007, 07:18 AM

Hey Bob!! Yeah the Steelers have looked good. I think they just walked into a hornets nest last week. They way the Cardinal players & fans were acting, you would have thought it was the Super Bowl. LOL:rotfl2: The Steelers just made to many mistakes to win. Yeah the Pats have looked good also. If they & the Boys win this week the hype machine will be going full blast for that game. ESPN the hype machine capital of the world!!

Funny you say that, I live only two miles from ESPN in Bristol Ct. and every once and a while we see sport celebrities at the local malls and restaurants.

Just think in one year and one week we will be boarding the "Wonder".:cool1: :dance3: :cheer2: :banana: :woohoo:

SleepyKeith

10-05-2007, 01:54 PM

Hello all! My DW and I just booked this cruise and I was supprised to see that there was already an active thread for cruisers to post. Although my DW and I are Disney veterans (Over 12 trips to WDW) this will be our first voyage on DCL and we are very excited. I'm sure we will have lots of questions to ask of you cruise experts so I'm glad we have some time.

Cast: Me(Keith) & DW(Sue)
New York, NY
Stateroom 7576 (I think)
Late Dining
First Disney Cruise!!

BABYJOSIE98

10-05-2007, 02:07 PM

You will love DCL!!:thumbsup2 Not hard work like WDW is although I do love WDW so much...:cloud9:

We will combine our trip with a couple days afterwards at Disney for MNSSHP. :woohoo:

I see you are headed to WDW for Christmas. You will have too let me know how it is this year.
Someday I would love to spend the Hoildays at WDW. Just for the atmosphere if nothing else since crowds are so bad.

We have plenty of time for planning this trip on the Wonder.

Michelle

SleepyKeith

10-05-2007, 06:27 PM

Hi Michelle,

Yes it will be nice to just relax on the ship for a few days instead of running all over the parks. We too are going to WDW after the cruise. We will be staying for 8 days at either the Beach Club or Wilderness Lodge. We can't decide on which one to stay at as we love both of them.

We will be at WDW for Xmas this year. We are having a kind-of a family reunion with about 24 members attending. Should be fun and we have never been in WDW at this time of the year before either. We usually go late October during the F&WF which we love. I will let you know just how bad the Xmas crowds are :thumbsup2 .

Renysmom

10-05-2007, 10:10 PM

Welcome SleepyKeith! Good to meet you.

I will add your info to our cruise web page this evening before I head off to bed.

We are heading to the world the first week of December for our pre-xmas holiday, this will be our second year going. The parks are beautiful, and everything is even more magical. You will have a great time!

steelernut

10-07-2007, 06:35 AM

Good Morning everybody!!:) :surfweb:

So what is it now? 52 or 53 weeks from today we sail??:goodvibes :sail:
We have another one going with us. My sister-in-law!!:sad2: LOL I also think all the grandparents might end up going also.:scared1:

Hey Bob! A friend of mine is from CT. He has been to ESPN and said it was really cool. He got to sit and watch NFL Sunday Countdown. I'm jealous!!:mad: Hopefully the Steelers can pull one out today. I'm glad I have NFL Sunday Ticket or I'd have to watch the Panthers today.:happytv: Do you fly or drive down to FL??

Renysmom

10-07-2007, 10:14 AM

Good Morning All -

Just 369 days to go and we will all be at or on our way to the port :cool1: :cool1:

I got my birth certificate from New Mexico yesterday so now as soon as John can locate his (he swears he knows where it is LOL) we are going to make our appointment at our local post office to get our passports and then we can check that off the list. Hopefully we get this done by the holidays, just which one who knows,

Question for those who have DCL'd before. We are thinking about going over to Atlantis, not for the water park but to see the grounds, the aquarium and the stores. Would you suggest we book the excursion or just use a cab? I've read of people doing both. We also want to go over to the straw market and look around there and the port stores. Yea were newbies so we have to do the whole tourist thing LOL. So what do you suggest we do??

Thanks for the input

carolinagirl22

10-07-2007, 10:26 AM

Hey guys! This is going to be my first cruise and am so excited. Am going to go with my sister and my brother inlaw :lmao:. I can't wait until Oct. 2008!

zulaya

10-07-2007, 10:35 AM

Kelly--

We haven't DCLed before, but right now we are leaning towards NOT doing anything in Nassau. We may get out at walk the building at the port and that's it.

We have cruised RCCL before and while we didn't go to Nassau we were at Playa del Carmen. I just couldn't take all the haggling. Maybe it's being a Midwest girl, but I was just taken aback by all of it.

I've heard the straw market is just like that and I just don't want to do it.

I'd love to take the family over to Atlantis, but I'm afraid all my kids would want to do is swim. I know there's the excursion, but today, right now, it's not something I'm going to book. Maybe I'll feel differently down the line, closer to the time.

Renysmom

10-07-2007, 10:48 AM

Hi Carolina Girl welcome to the group.

Glad to hear you will be joining us here and on the Wonder. It's our first cruise as well so jump in, ask lots of questions and we will help each other out.

You can visit page 2 of our thread to see the get to know you survey is you like and we also have our own little website with info and such, more will be added as time goes on.

You can find it here: http://www.renysplace.com/cruise/cruiseindex.html

Look forward to getting to know you.

steelernut

10-07-2007, 07:47 PM

Hi Ren, We have done Atlantis. It was very nice. We booked thru RCCL. We did the water taxi over. They gave you some history of the island. Some if not alot just do there own thing and go over. I think it costs around 20 - 25 bucks to get in now. We also had a tour guide when we got there. Remember though that was about 3 years ago. But just a lil' info from my end. Both have ad's & Dis ad's. We are going to do it again this time for our lil boy and parents. I suggest going to Senior Frogs. they have a great dock to hang out and chill over the water with a great view of the ships.

BTW all the grand's are now going. We have a total now of 12.

GREAT! My Sister-in-law found this board. LOL

GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!

Renysmom

10-07-2007, 07:58 PM

zulaya

10-07-2007, 08:05 PM

Kelly--

RCCL - Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Ad's - advantages
Dis ad's - disadvantages

alohabob

10-08-2007, 07:56 AM

Hey guys! This is going to be my first cruise and am so excited. Am going to go with my sister and my brother inlaw :lmao:. I can't wait until Oct. 2008!

Welcome aboard Carolinagirl, glad you found us, I haven't been on a DCL yet but after December of this year I will have, that will be our first cruise with Disney. Can't wait for December and can't wait for this cruise either......less than a year to go!!!!! :woohoo:

alohabob

10-08-2007, 08:05 AM

alohabob

10-08-2007, 08:11 AM

okay Steelernut you forget I am a cruise newbie so I need some definitions here:

RCCL??

ad's??

Dis Ad's??

Steelers winning???? :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Congrats on the win.. it's been a great sports weekend in my house as well. WVU destroys Syracuse, Redskins owned the Lions, Red Sox's WIN!!! If only the Yankee's choke tonite all will be right with the world, at least my world.

Hi Renysmom, I'm with you, it was almost a great perfect weekend for sports the Red Sox won the Pats won the Boston Bruins won but the Yankees had to be the spoilers of my weekend maybe the Indains can put the Yanks away tonight......lets hope :woohoo:

steelernut

10-08-2007, 03:46 PM

Hi Ren, Sorry I forgot you were a newbie.:) Zulaya helped you out though. I forgot to comment on the straw market. I agree with Zulaya that it is a big hassle. They all but grab and take you to their shop or stand. The original straw market burnt down a few years ago. Now it is alot tighter quarters in there. No where to run or hide now.:eek: On a previous cruise they told us if you don't want to buy anything, don't under any circumstances make eye contact or you are done for. ENTER @ YOUR OWN RISK!!!:scared1: There are alot more shops to go to if you want something.
Watch out for the hair braiding ladies also.

steelernut

10-08-2007, 03:53 PM

I din't notice beofre I posted that we turned a new page.

Senior Frogs is a bar and grill type place during the day, and a night club at night. Alot of party people, but it's not bad during the day. It has a great view of the bay , & the ships.

carolinagirl22

10-08-2007, 08:58 PM

THANKS ALL FOR WELCOMES!!! :yay:

Renysmom

10-11-2007, 06:57 PM

Did anyone notice that ONE YEAR FROM TONITE we will lay our heads on pillows and awake to the boarding call of the WONDER :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

SleepyKeith

10-11-2007, 07:14 PM

Woo Hoo! We better start packing!!

Renysmom

10-11-2007, 08:41 PM

I have to hold off packing for a little longer because I need my luggage for my WDW trip in 49 days..:cool1: :cool1: Yippee we are under the 50 day mark!!

BABYJOSIE98

10-12-2007, 07:34 AM

Next week at this time I will be getting ready to head to F & W for the day...
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Michelle

BABYJOSIE98

10-12-2007, 07:54 AM

I just went on Raddison.com and reserved our room at Port Canaveral with the free cruise parking package for $129!:woohoo: Nothing like planning ahead!:goodvibes

It includes 2 double beds, 2 hot breakfast at the restaurant in the morning and cruise parking for the rental car and free shuttle to the port...:cool1:

Just a credit card needed to hold the reservation- can cancel anytime before 10-09-08.

So now we are set....:yay:

Have a good weekend all.....:dance3:

SleepyKeith

10-12-2007, 10:45 AM

I'm glad you brought up the subject of parking. My wife and I will be driving to Port Canaveral and then back to WDW after the cruise. Is there any Disney provided parking at the port? is there a fee? and do you think it is safe? Thanks in advance for any help.

One year from today!

BABYJOSIE98

10-12-2007, 11:06 AM

Port Canaveral , FL

Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal
180 Christopher Columbus Drive
Port Canaveral, Florida 32920
321-783-7831
Parking Information:
Parking at Port Canaveral's Cruise Terminals is paved, gated, and under 24-hour surveillance. Parking is located at each terminal and is well sign-posted. Passengers at Cruise Terminal 9/10 have a choice of outdoor parking or the new six-level parking garage. Parking Fees:
Parking is $12.00 per day for vehicles up to 20 feet in length and $24.00 per day for vehicles over 20 feet. The total amount for the time the vehicle is to be parked must be paid in full upon entering the parking area. Visa, MasterCard, Traveler's Checks issued in U.S. dollars and Cash are accepted in payment of fees. All fees stated above are subject to change without notice by Canaveral Port Authority.

We are renting a car for the week from MCO and so I wanted too make sure that I got the Cruise package at the Radisson. We love to stay there before the cruise. We will be headed back to WDW after the cruise too.
One year away...Time will fly...:thumbsup2

Michelle

SleepyKeith

10-12-2007, 01:12 PM

Thanks for the parking info.

Renysmom

10-12-2007, 05:19 PM

Michelle -

Thanks for the reminder about the Radisson, I just went in and made my and John's reservation as well. We've decided not to do the land portion of the cruise as there are some other things we never do when we are in Orlando and we thought we should take the opportunity to do those things so we will be arriving in Orlando on Friday and sail on Sunday.

Thanks again for the reminder.

mermaidbaby

10-12-2007, 08:23 PM

Hey everybody, just checking in to do the one year dance!!!!!
:yay: :yay: :woohoo: :woohoo: :cool1: :cool1: :cheer2: :cheer2:
Anybody stayed at the Ron Jon?

carolinagirl22

10-13-2007, 01:47 PM

WE HAVE A YEAR SEEMS LIKE A LONG TIME BUT ITS GOING TO BE HERE SOON! IS IT TO SOON TO PACK!LOL

:cool1: :laundy: :cool1: :dance3:

carolinagirl22

10-13-2007, 01:51 PM

Thanks renysmom for the link to the packing list there is alot of good ideas and stuff on there you wouldn't think of packing!:laundy:
Oh, started a new page! :cool1:

Renysmom

10-14-2007, 12:39 PM

Renysmom

10-14-2007, 12:40 PM

Carolina -

Your welcome, I will keep adding links as I find them.

BABYJOSIE98

10-15-2007, 07:49 AM

Michelle -

Since your the Radisson expert I have a few questions.

When you take the shuttle do you bring your luggage with you or do they do an early pickup and take it to the ship?

Is the parking lot there secure?

How far out can you call to make your shuttle reservation?

Can you see the Wonder from anywhere at the Radisson? (gotta take pictures after all LOL)

Thanks

Hello,
Not sure how soon you can reserve the shuttle?:confused3 I will check on that? You can see the ships from the top floor, but just the top of the ships.

They do take you and your luggage all at the same time and drop us at the curb and someone from DCL will check your luggage. They manage too fit us all on..The shuttle runs all through out the day.:thumbsup2

The Radisson seems very secure and I think a lot of people take advantage of the cruise parking. Then after the cruise they pick you up and take you back to the hotel.:goodvibes

I love the Radisson. The pool area is so nice and the restaurant is very good.
It is just so convenient. We stayed at Comfort inn suites and it just was not as easy?

Michelle

steelernut

10-21-2007, 07:13 AM

When I posted this it was showing The Wonder & the Mariner of the Seas.

Just think, in less than a year we will be boarding!!party:

http://images.ibsys.com/orlpn/images/weather/auto/portcanaveralcam_640x480.jpg?

suzycute

10-22-2007, 07:56 AM

Just found your post - can we join in please? - Have just booked our cruise for next year and can't wait!!!

Who : Dave and Sue
Where from : St Albans, England
#of Disney cruises before - 4 day cruise on the Wonder in April 2001
Stateroom - 6582
Dining - Late
Celebrating - our 25th wedding anniversary on 15th October

Also hope to be "going home" for the first time to SSR in the week before the cruise (but can't book till the 11 month window!)

Looking forward to chatting with you guys over the next year!

alohabob

10-22-2007, 09:18 AM

Welcome aboard Dave and Sue, I know you'll have a great time here so pull up a chair and have a cup of coffee or tea :surfweb: only 349 days or is it 348 :woohoo:

BABYJOSIE98

10-22-2007, 01:00 PM

Welcome Dave and Sue!

Just back from F & W at Epcot on Saturday night!:goodvibes We had the most fabulous time...It was so much fun!! This was my first time to attend
F & W. It was just a good time...Everyone should experience it.

I am really thinking about trying to fit it in next year after our Disney cruise...or maybe even before we set sail! DD is off the Thursday and Friday before we leave town and so we could fly in on Friday. I will figure something out. Only thing is taking a kid would change the experience... She would not appreciate all the food and wines!!:rolleyes1 LOL....

We drove to Cocoa beach on Saturday and I saw the Disney Magic in port!! She looked so beautiful!!:cloud9: We had lunch at Grills and it was so good and a lot fun! I really think that a lot of locals hang out there. Big surfer looking crowd. They had great entertainment...Looks like the place could get quiet wild after the sun goes down.:dance3: I had the lunch special with Grilled shrimp and pasta. The shrimp was so good! Wished we could have watched the Magic sail by, but we had to head to the airport around 4pm. We could see they were firing up those diesel engines! The black smoke was coming out of the smoke stacks. Made me sad....Next year we will be getting on board!:goodvibes

Bye,
Michelle

Renysmom

10-22-2007, 05:33 PM

Welcome Dave and Sue :banana: :banana:

Yippee, our Dis group has gone international, how cool :cool1: :cool1:

I think we are going to have a great group and lots of fun

I will get your info up on our cruise site as soon as I finish cooking dinner.

Renysmom

10-22-2007, 05:42 PM

Michelle -

Sounds like a great time at F&W. We went two years ago and had a great time.

So did you arrange for a private room at Grills for all of us? It's not too early :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I think John is really getting into the cruise now, he asked me often if we have more DIS'ers joining up yet and he bought some pirate items for his costume for the pirate party :lmao: . They were on clearance and he was so funny trying it all on.

I've been learning more about the cruise but my mind is really on my Dec trip, we leave in 39 days :banana: :banana:

I completed my tour book today. I bought one of those $1 photo album books at Walmart, made a new WDW themed front cover and back cover and then I made 4x6 cards with each day's information, touring plans, ADR's, etc on it.

Then I copy and pasted the dining plan info to some other cards since we have never done the DD plan, this way no matter were we are we know where to get a snack popcorn:: and a counter meal. Since I printed everything on card stock the book is nice and sturdy but small enough to throw into my backpack. I am sure I will make another one for the cruise. It was so easy to make and I think will be very convenient.

Well the dinner alarm is ringing, otherwise know as the oven timer so off to eat. I hope everyone has a great week.

Renysmom

10-22-2007, 07:41 PM

Dave and Sue -
Your info is now posted on the cruise site.

Talk soon

mermaidbaby

10-29-2007, 07:59 AM

Thought I pop in and say hi! I wanted to bump us up from page 3. I'm bleary eyed from the World Series! Yeah sox!!!!:yay:

I think the months will fly this year as we all look forward to the cruise.

BABYJOSIE98

10-29-2007, 08:35 AM

Well I am not sure if I had already posted this, but Gary and I went ahead and booked a 5 night cruise for January with RCCL.:yay:

It is just him and I and it sails to Grand Cayman and Jamaica. We have never been to either Island so that will be nice. We booked the Navigator of the Seas which will be by far the biggest ship we have ever been on.:thumbsup2

I am excited to try a voyager class ship. We have been on 3 other RCCL ships and had a great time, but they were older ships.

We sail Jan 19th. So I will report on it when we return. I have set us up a private tour to Stingray City and then a private tour of Jamaica so we can see the Island safely. So much cheaper than the ships excursions.:thumbsup2

I can not believe we are going to be into November already! Time to start Christmas shopping!:scared1:

I was thinking of buying some Pirate stuff after Halloween when everything is cheap!!! Putting it up for the Pirate party!:yay:

Bye,
Michelle

Renysmom

11-10-2007, 11:19 PM

Just popping in to say Hi to everyone since we have all bee so quite lately.

Hope everyone is doing great!

Just 335 days till we sail :banana: :banana: We've used up a full month :cool1: :cool1:

zulaya

11-11-2007, 09:41 PM

Have you all made pre-cruise hotel ressies already?

Did you all take the Radisson? Country Inn and Suites? Somewhere else?

Just curious if you've found you need to get those reservations this far in advance or if it's okay to wait a bit.

Renysmom

11-11-2007, 10:15 PM

Zulaya -

We booked the Radisson as we knew that is where we wanted to stay and the reservation window is open so we figured why not get it done.

BABYJOSIE98

11-12-2007, 07:23 AM

Does not cost anything too hold the room on your credit card and you can cancel anytime up too like 5 days before you go.:thumbsup2

So if you know you want too stay there then I would go ahead and grab the room.

I can not wait too sail the Wonder again... I am trying to figure out a way to attend F & W at Epcot too. We have free Sea World tickets and we want to go too MNSSHP...I have almost a year to figure it out!

Michelle

alohabob

11-19-2007, 12:19 PM

Hello fellow shipmates, hope all is well with you. It has been a while since I last posted, life has had me on a roller coaster ride for the last few weeks but all seems to be better now. Man is the time just blowing by or what....our trip is getting closer & closer, how are you all doing?

Steelernut sorry to see your team take hit yesterday, that was a tough lost to take. Well take care and Happy Thanksgiving to you all & be safe!
Aloha everyone.

SleepyKeith

11-19-2007, 05:02 PM

Hi all, Its been a while so I just wanted to stop by and say hi and to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Talk to you soon!

BABYJOSIE98

11-20-2007, 07:32 AM

hope you all have a safe and fun Thanksgiving...:eeyore:

We are 76 degrees today and supposed too be 39 on Thanksgiving! Our weather is just crazy!:rolleyes1

I did take advantage of the this warm weather and put up my Christmas lights.:santa: I am ready to plug them in Thanksgiving night.:thumbsup2

My DH is going to kill me! After seeing the pictures and watching the U tube video of the Christmas lights on the castle I have to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yay:

So I e-mailed the DVC member that I rent points from and asked about renting points for Dec 18th,2008 for 4 nights. She has them available!!:yay: So after Christmas I am going to go ahead and put some money down.:woohoo: I have too see the Christmas lights and If we get out of there by the 22nd we should avoid the huge Christmas rush... Since we can book 11 months out I will have plenty of time too pay for it!:rolleyes:

Bye,
Michelle

SleepyKeith

11-20-2007, 08:30 AM

My DH is going to kill me! After seeing the pictures and watching the U tube video of the Christmas lights on the castle I have to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My wife and I can't wait to see the lights on the castle this year. They look great on the video and I'm sure in person that they will be awesome. Even thought we have been to Disney so many times this will be our first time during the Xmas holidays. Should be fun!

Later cruisers.

steelernut

11-22-2007, 06:05 AM

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!!!!

Gonna watch the parade & football all day!!:thumbsup2

Aloha, My Steelers stuck up the place Sunday!!:headache:

Renysmom

11-22-2007, 06:35 AM

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I hope all have a wonderful day filled with family, love and great food.

Steelernut - They are no worse than our Redskins this year. Thank goodness I have the Mountaineers to keep me happy this season!.

Michelle - you will LOVE WDW at Christmas, we leave in 8 DAYS for our 2nd Disney Christmas. :santa: :woohoo: :santa:

Keith when are you heading down?

SleepyKeith

11-22-2007, 09:48 AM

Keith when are you heading down?

We will be arriving at the Yatch Club on the 16th and we will be leaving to come home on the 30th. We can't wait, we are having a sort of family reunion with about 22 family members getting together.

Have a Happy!

Renysmom

11-28-2007, 07:29 PM

Hi everyone!!!

I am leaving for WDW in 36 hours and have TONS to do as DH is in bed after having to have a tooth pulled :sick: this morning. Thank goodness it happened at home and not at Disney, not that I wanted it to happen at all.

Just one more day of work and I am there so I wanted to pop in tonite as I may not be on tomorrow night and say Hi and Bye ..

I'll fill everyone in on the trip as soon as I get back..

BTW, only 317 days till we cruise :yay: :yay:

Take care

zulaya

11-28-2007, 07:31 PM

I'm leaving Friday morning, too!

alohabob

11-29-2007, 06:58 AM

Hello fellow shipmates, thought I would pop in to wish Kelly and Mary a wonderful trip.
Barb and I leave next Thursday for a three night Wonder cruise and a four night WDW stay :woohoo: boy do we need this vacation!!!!
Anyone else going to the World or Land in December? this is one of the best times I think to visit Disney, they sure do know how to decorate for the holidays.

SleepyKeith

12-13-2007, 10:06 AM

Well, Sue and I are heading down in a couple of days to have our first Christmas in WDW and we can't wait. So are any of you going to be in WDW over the next couple of weeks?

Happy Holidays to all our fellow cruisers! :santa:

BABYJOSIE98

12-13-2007, 02:08 PM

Please report when you get back.....:santa: We are planning a trip for next year going down around the 18th....So I would like to know how things are leading up too Christmas week....:thumbsup2

I am all done with my shopping and ready too enjoy the season and then we set sail on Navigator of the seas Jan 19th....I finally have my flights booked from a DING!!:cool1: So I have that too look forward too.

Have a great time!

Michelle:santa:

Renysmom

12-13-2007, 05:57 PM

Keith -

Have a wonderful time!!! We had a blast last week, I just haven't had time to write up a trip report since we got back but pictures and video is coming hopefully by Saturday. Parks and resorts are gorgeous, even more than last year! Crowds weren't bad for us, and the weather GREAT!!!

Just 305 days till we cruise :)

alohabob

12-15-2007, 02:05 PM

Hello fellow shipmates, just got back from a three night Wonder cruise and a four night WDW trip. WOW what a great cruise we had, the weather was perfect for the cruise and the land portion of the trip. Castaway Cay is so nice words just can't say enough I hope to get a few picks up in the next few days.
I couldn't wait for our cruise (10/12/08) to get here and now that I've been on the Wonder it's no Wonder why everyone loves this ship, it is incredible.
We went from 84º Thursday afternoon in Florida to 19º and 10" of snow in Connecticut just a few hours later :sad2: what a bummer.
This trip can't come fast enough, 9 months 3 weeks 6 days and change to go.

Renysmom

12-17-2007, 08:48 PM

Welcome home Bob. Glad you had such a wonderful time on the Wonder and in the parks.

Renysmom

12-17-2007, 09:07 PM

I heard on the DIS podcast today that the Wonder will be in drydock for 3 weeks in September so we will be one of the first cruises after it returns to sea. No word on what the improvements/changes will be.

Also DH and I switched from a land sea cruise to sea only with three days after the cruise in the parks. When we did the math, and he fact that we had 3 free nights available at the Staybridge Suites via my Holiday Inn points we realized we could save almost $1000 doing it this way. We have stayed at Staybridge before, it is a great suite hotel, just outside the gates of DTD and since we will have our car it was a no brainer. So we will be arriving in Port Canaveral late Friday night, checking into the Radisson for 2 nights then going to NASA and exploring on Saturday before the pre-cruise dinner, then heading over to the port on Sunday morning to cruise. On Thursday we will head to WDW for three days before coming home on Sunday. I must say I am much happier with this arrangement.

We are under 300 days yippee...

If I am not back before the holidays, John and I wish each of you the best season of love and joy possible, may you find your homes and hearts full of love ones and dear friends. Merry Christmas

steelernut

12-24-2007, 06:02 AM

Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!!

I hope everyone has a safe and Merry Christmas!!!! :santa: :santa:

alohabob

12-25-2007, 07:26 AM

Merry Christmas and a Cruise filled New Year everyone

zulaya

12-26-2007, 07:04 PM

Hey all--

Haven't posted on our thread here for a while...we were at WDW the same week as Kelly, came home to get ready for holidays, took MIL to ER on 12/23 and she's still in the hospital. So needless to say, I've been a little distracted.

But I did reserve a room at the Country Inn and Suites. They had a bunk bed room that is cancellable so I reserved that for now. I saw the Radisson has a prepay $99 rate for a regular guest room...I may think on that later.

I'm looking forward to a year of fun travel! I'm off to Cinci for a conference here in 2 weeks, we're hoping for a quickie weekend to WDW in late May, a trip to DC in June and then our cruise in Oct.! Whew!

BABYJOSIE98

01-02-2008, 03:04 PM

NOW WE CAN OFFICIALLY SAW WE ARE SAILING ON THE WONDER THIS OCTOBER!!!:cool1: :banana: :cool1:

It seemed so far off when we booked, but now it is 2008 and we are atleast within the year of going....

Now I just need to start paying on it!!

So how did everyone's Christmas trips to Disney go...We are really trying to plan for next year if I can swing it with our October Wonder trip.

I do want to go too MNSSHP in October and we have free tickets too Seaworld. So I suppose I will stay off site or maybe rent some points and stay at the BWV after the cruise???? So much planning!:cloud9:

Hope this year is great for all of us!

Michelle

steelernut

01-02-2008, 06:24 PM

I hope everyone had a great & happy new year!!!!party:

I agree Josie, the cruise is coming fast & it will be here before we know it.

I am afraid the Steelers are going to be one & done this year.:sad1:

Renysmom

01-02-2008, 08:03 PM

Hi all.. Happy New Year to everyone.

I actually have been in bed with a sinus infection and bronchitus since Sunday so I forgot to come here earlier to share my HNY wishes.

Off to watch my mountaineers in the Fiesta Bowl.. Take care..Planning is now upon us so start sharing ideas and such.

steelernut

01-03-2008, 04:25 PM

Great game last nite by WVU!!!:thumbsup2
My mom's side lives only 30 minutes from the university, so of course we pull for WVU also. I hope the new coach works out OK.

BABYJOSIE98

01-04-2008, 08:16 AM

He wanted them too beat OK since they beat Mizzou!!!:goodvibes So he was happy!

I e-mailed my DVC point person about renting points for the Animal Kingdom Villas after the cruise.:cool1:
Hope I can get it set up. This way I can pay it off way before we go.

Michelle

Renysmom

01-04-2008, 03:25 PM

Yup we are pretty happy with the way the Eers played and how the represented the entire University and state. I think they earned alot of respect and a few new fans with that game. Now to see what Coach Stew can really do.

dpara

01-09-2008, 10:41 PM

Hi!

Just booked our 10/12 4-day wonder cruise today.

From Boston area..me, hubby and 7-year-old twins in adjoining cabinson Dec 7!!!!

dpara

01-09-2008, 10:42 PM

That would be DecK 7.

alohabob

01-10-2008, 07:55 AM

Welcome aboard dpara, have you been on a Disney cruise before? if not.....get ready for a great time and a great time for the twins!!!!

Go Pats, Bruins, Red Sox and Celtics.

alohabob

01-10-2008, 08:06 AM

I am afraid the Steelers are going to be one & done this year.:sad1:

Hi Steelernut, sorry the Steelers didn't make it this season, hopefully the Pats will have a better out come this weekend and take care of the Jaguars.

Lets hope the NFL schedule will have the Steelers and Pats both playing on the day we board the ship in Oct. the first round is on me at Diversions.

dpara

01-12-2008, 04:04 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome. This will be our first Family cruise. DH and I did a cruise way back when we were 20-something (Carnival) and it's taken us this long to do another one (you can tell how well that one went). We're quite excited.

I have a ton of questions that I'm sure the search engine will answer when it starts working. If not, I'll start to pepper you guys and the rest of the board.

And..................GO PATs!!!!!!!!!!!!

AmyM

01-14-2008, 11:43 PM

Hello All!!!

We ended up changing our cruise date and will be with you all! We are me, DW40, DH43, DD15 and DS13. We may or may not have the teens bring a friend each with??? We are in a Cat 3 (8534). Our 4th DCL cruise and 2nd time concierge...never going back:) We own at BWV and will be staying there after the cruise. Being from MN we like to take advantage of a 5-day school break and vacation at this time.

Looking forward to sharing more info....see you all soon!!!

Amy

zulaya

01-15-2008, 07:50 AM

Well just as we get a new one, and another Minnesotan at that, I'm popping by to say I'm changing cruises so I won't be cruising with you all.

Enjoy your time together!

alohabob

01-15-2008, 08:17 AM

Welcome aboard Amy, wow cat3 that must be a nice stateroom.
The folks that we are helping celebrate there 50th anniversary on this cruise are also from MN.
Happy to know you'll be joining us on this cruise, we do have one thing in common, your DH and I are the same age.....must have been a good year :thumbsup2

kimiza

01-16-2008, 02:28 PM

Well this is my first post to the disboards! But I have been reading them for months. As of Monday I have booked the 3 nights land 4 nights cruise. I am taking DD - 8 and my mom. I booked it through Dreams unlimited! I can't wait. I have been to Disney World about 6 times in my long 31 years, but this will be my first Disney Cruise! We will hopefully be celebrating my mom being cancer free for a year!

alohabob

01-16-2008, 03:02 PM

Hello Kimiza and welcome aboard, you are just going to love this cruise, Disney sure knows how to take care of you.
This will be the perfect celebration for your mom!!!!

Renysmom

01-20-2008, 11:11 AM

Hi DP.. Welcome to the cruise... Where near Boston are you? I lived for a few years when I was little in Peabody and have lots of family in and around Malden. I love Boston, one of my favorite cities. Now I live in Richmond VA but still think of Boston as home even havnig not lived there in years.

Renysmom

01-20-2008, 11:14 AM

DP, Kimiza and Amy -

Glad to see more joining our thread and the cruise. I have started a webpage for the group which you will find in here http://www.renysplace.com/cruise/cruiseindex.html, let me know if you wish to have your families added to the list. (It was in my signature and is now gone so I better get it back :)

I am starting to come up with lots of questions, just have to get my thoughts together and have those who have DCL'd more than once answer for me :)

Days are getting closer :woohoo: :woohoo:

kimiza

01-21-2008, 08:32 AM

yes please include my family

me Kim - 31
my mom- Judi - 56
DD - Izabel - 8
Don't know state room yet
Before Cruise we are staying at Caribbean Beach Resort - 3 nights
Coming from Rochester, NY
Celebrating my mom being cancer free for 1 year (keep your fingers crossed)
First Disney Cruise, but I have been on 3 Carnival Cruises before, been to Disney World 7 or 8 Times, looking for some cool things to do that are out of the normal, and would be a surprise for my mom and daugther

dpara

01-21-2008, 02:44 PM

Renysmom -- We are outside of Boston in Westwood. Originally from California but have been out here for 15 years now!!! Miss the weather -- hence our voracious appetite for warm-weather travel!

Kimiza -- we should introduce our daughters. I'm bringing my two twins (boy/girl) who will be eight in December right before we cruise. Will you be doing the Kids Club with your at all?

Looking forward to our cruise and meeting y'all.

kimiza

01-21-2008, 04:14 PM

dpara - I totally agree, my DD is definitely going to do the oceaneers lab. Any new friends she would love! DD turns 8 in July!

steelernut

01-22-2008, 04:21 PM

Just checking in.

Looks like we have had some more people join the fun. WELCOME!!:)

I reserved our hotel rooms this weekend, now we are counting the days.:woohoo:

Renysmom

01-22-2008, 06:08 PM

Kim -

I've added your information..

If anyone else wants to add themselves to the group page, update info or add your picture (so you can be recognized) just send me a PM or email.

Have a great night

BABYJOSIE98

01-29-2008, 02:20 PM

:thumbsup2 Have not posted in a while. We just returned from our cruise on Navigator of the seas.
We had a wonderful time. The ship was huge and so beautiful, but almost too big for us. We visited Grand Cayman and Ocho rios and our weather was just perfect. Most perfect weather we have ever had on a cruise. Sunny-calm seas and 85-90 everyday with low humidity!:woohoo: I could not believe it. When we left STL on that Saturday it was 6 degrees~~ YUK:eek:
We swam with the stingrays in GC and it was awesome.

DD would have loved the ship, but we went by ourselves this time. It had a minature golf course on deck12, inline skate track, ice skating ring and a rock climbing wall. It even had a Johnny Rockets on board. We did nothing ,but lay around and eat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If there is a pool and food we are happy!:rotfl:

So now we are looking forward too the Wonder in October. I just got two really cool Jack Sparrow T -shirts for DD and I too wear too the Pirate Party.

Oh and my Best Friend just booked last week. So that adds another Adult and her 2 kids. Reese will be 5 and Gus will be 10 when we sail.

I have talked to my DVC member about points to rent for after the cruise. I think we are going to try the AKL villas this time.

Hope all is well...

alohabob

01-29-2008, 02:42 PM

Wow 85º-90º every day sounds good to me, sounds like you had a great time.
I'm with you......"If there is a pool and food we are happy", or "give me a hammock under a palm tree on a beach and a cocktail in my hand and I'll be one happy camper".:beach:

Renysmom

02-02-2008, 12:58 AM

Josie -

Welcome Home!!! I would die for those temperatures right now.. I am sick of this winter and we haven't had any snow at all. I know probably the only place in the US with a zero snow count, heck even WDW got snow this winter but no not us, not one snowflake :mad: :mad:

I'm with Bob.. Hammock, beach, sun and food and I am the happiest person around :hippie:

We're into February so I guess it is really time to start planning for the cruise :banana: :banana:

kimiza

02-06-2008, 01:03 PM

Hi everyone,

I am just wondering if anyone has booked any excursions for the bahamas yet? Or if anyone has done any of these excursions and might have recommendations?

Has anyone started having the dreams where they leave for the Disney Cruise and they haven't packed a thing, or is it just me?

Kim

BABYJOSIE98

02-06-2008, 01:26 PM

I don't know if we will even get off the ship in Nassau this time???:confused3We have talked about maybe taking a water taxi over too Atlantis and checking things out?? We have always wanted to get over there and never have.
I just mainly plan too enjoy the Wonder while in port.:goodvibes

I have our room booked at the Radisson for the night before and I have checked with my DVC member about renting points for our stay afterwards. We plan to go too MNSSHP, but I think I will not buy the tickets ahead this time.
Last time I did that for MVMCP it poured down hard and the weather was saying 80% chance of rain...If I had not had the tickets we would have skipped. It was miserable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't think that I have too worry about the 10-16 party selling out. If so we will just spend that day at F & W at Epcot.. So I have a back up plan!!! LOL:yay:

I did pick up some cool Jack Sparrow T-shirts for DD and I for the Pirate party. Disney store had them marked down on clearance for $2.49!:banana: I could not pass it up!

I am just glad to finally be able to say we are cruising Disney this October!! 8months away...Although I do not want to wish my summer away...I want it too last...I hate WINTER!:headache:

Have a good day everyone!
Michelle

alohabob

02-07-2008, 10:19 AM

Hi Michelle, I have to agree with you on Nassau...we might just stay on board the Wonder this trip. The last time we were there, we put into port with four other cruise ships and two US navy ships, it was wall to wall people in town.
We may take a taxi to Atlantis to do some gambling but that would be about it.

And I must agree about hating "Winter", I can't wait for Spring and Summer to arrive.

Renysmom

02-09-2008, 08:11 AM

Can you go to Atlantis and just explore? Is there shopping there? What's the best way to get there? We are just not sure what to do when we get to Nassau.

We have our reservations at Radisson for the 2 nights before and offsite at WDW for 3 nights after the cruise We also are waiting to buy MNSSHP tickets but will go if the weather cooperates. We loved it when we went 2 years ago.

John has started to collect pieces for his pirate costume, I really need to start thinking about it.

We also need to start thinking about ADR's for WDW since we are getting closer to 180 mark for reservation. Can you believe how fast the time is flying.

Renysmom

02-09-2008, 08:14 AM

Shannon -

I updated your cruise information as requested on our trip page.

If anyone has updates or wants to add their picture to the who we are page so we recognize each other just send them my way.

steelernut

02-10-2008, 09:16 AM

Good Morning! It is going to be another nice day here in SC. 35 weeks from today we will be waking up in Port Canaveral ready to cruise!! We are going to drive down the day before and spend the nite at the hotel.

We still have all of our group going and we are all excited!!!!!

I think all of us are going to go over to Atlantis. Me & DW have been before , but it has been awhile. I can't remember if there is shopping or not. And I think you have to pay to take the tour now & just to get in. But please do not quote me on that.

cathydisneynut

02-12-2008, 04:17 PM

alohabob

02-19-2008, 07:40 AM

Hi there Alohabob! Me and my family are travelling over from Scotland for a 3 week holiday in Florida, including the 4 night cruise! Hope to see some of you on board!:banana: :cloud9:

Hello Cathy, and welcome aboard.....WOW three weeks in Florida now that is a nice long vacation.....will you be visiting Disney World while you are there?
Have you taken a Disney cruise before or any cruise?
If you would like we can add or should I say Renysmom can add your info on her trip page.

What kind of weather are you having over in Scotland?
Take care
Bob

alohabob

02-19-2008, 08:34 AM

Hello shipmates, how is everyone doing?
Winter blues are starting to kick in around here so I need some Disney talk to help me get through this.

Here’s a question for you pass Disney cruisers; what is the first thing you do or place you go to after boarding the ship?

My wife and I head to the Topsider Buffet for lunch and than stroll the ship taking pictures while waiting for our cabin to be finished.
Disney sure does put on a nice Buffet, lots to choose from that’s for sure. We sit out on the aft deck with our lunch and soaked up the warm Florida sun.

Is anyone having a pre- cruise stay at Disney World? We arrive on Oct. 7 and are staying at the Beach Club, first time we will stay there can’t wait…….OK I can’t wait for this trip period!!!!!

Anyone interested in meeting up for a drink or just to say hello before the sail away party?

My wife and I met up with a few Dis’s back in December in the Promenade Lounge for a drink, we met folks from all over the US and had a blast.

Take care everyone
Bob

kimiza

02-19-2008, 09:13 AM

Hi Alohabob,

We are staying at the Carribbean Beach resort for 3 nights before the cruise. I actually excited because we are going to do the Family Magic Tour while we are at Disney. I have always just gone to Disney with no plan, but I wanted to do something different this time. Hopefully it will keep my 8 year old entertained.

This vacation can't come soon enough, that is for sure!

cathydisneynut

02-19-2008, 09:25 AM

Hello Cathy, and welcome aboard.....WOW three weeks in Florida now that is a nice long vacation.....will you be visiting Disney World while you are there?
Have you taken a Disney cruise before or any cruise?
If you would like we can add or should I say Renysmom can add your info on her trip page.

What kind of weather are you having over in Scotland?
Take care
Bob

1. Most definitely! we are staying at SSR on both sides of the cruise, we'll be visiting the Magic Place fairly often!:banana:
2. First cruise ever!
3. No problems with adding trip info to Renysmom's page.:)

Scottish weather..??? Cold, cold, cold! :cold: :cold: Need a:beach: badly, it will be 20 months between our last holiday and this cruise.

Kimiza, Family Magic Tour? Any info?

Info for Renysmon:
Family of 5 flying over from Glasgow, Scotland for 3 weeks. Cathy(40+ and thats all I'm admitting too!), DH Pat(48), DD's Emma & Sarah, DS Darren. Stateroom 8040, can't remember dining rotation, I think its early.

alohabob

02-19-2008, 09:58 AM

1. Most definitely! we are staying at SSR on both sides of the cruise, we'll be visiting the Magic Place fairly often!:banana:
2. First cruise ever!
3. No problems with adding trip info to Renysmom's page.:)

Scottish weather..??? Cold, cold, cold! :cold: :cold: Need a:beach: badly, it will be 20 months between our last holiday and this cruise.

Kimiza, Family Magic Tour? Any info?

Hi Cathy, I'm sorry to say that you will get hooked on cruising especially Disney cruises, what a treat you are in for.:yay:
I see you like to visit in December, that is one of the best times to visit the parks......so much going on at that time........and the decorations are a must see for my wife and I each time we go in December.

Hi Kim, maybe we all can have a gathering before the cruise in one of the parks just to has hello and put faces with names here on the boards?

kimiza

02-20-2008, 07:37 AM

Here is the info I got about the tour... wanted to do something different while we were there!

We are planning on getting reservations at the Liberty Tree Tavern at MK the first day we are there, for Dinner.. we will be there on Oct 9th! Its my moms favorite restaurant!

Disney's Family Magic Tour at Magic Kingdom® Park
(10:00 am - Everyday - 2.5 Hours)
Cost: $27 USD per person (Theme park admission is required.)

Guests can take the whole family on an exciting 2-hour journey through the Magic Kingdom® Park. Young and young-at-heart alike can revisit their childhood on this fanciful tour of the most magical place on earth. This one-of-a-kind interactive tour takes them through the park’s themed lands in search of clues. Guests will find themselves immersed in a Disney story adventure that could only happen in the Magic Kingdom® Park.

Guests must be at least 3 years old to attend this program. For more information and reservations call (407) WDW-TOUR, (407) 939-8687.

alohabob

03-03-2008, 07:29 AM

Hello everyone, have you all abandoned ship? where is everyone.....I thought for sure everyone would be going crazy by now wanting to be somewhere nice and warm.......like on a cruise ship! oh well.

I'm just over a month away from making my ADR's for WDW can't wait. I better start looking at pricing our flights, I'm sure the prices will continue to climb with oil being so high. I just payed $3.22 a gallon here in central Connecticut what are you all paying for gas?

cathydisneynut

03-03-2008, 07:43 AM

Trying NOT to think of the cruise just now, its snowing here....brrrr!!! Bob, come to the UK, its around 10/15 dollars a gallon here!

alohabob

03-03-2008, 08:17 AM

Trying NOT to think of the cruise just now, its snowing here....brrrr!!! Bob, come to the UK, its around 10/15 dollars a gallon here!

Wow:eek: that is a lot......where in the UK do you live?

BABYJOSIE98

03-03-2008, 08:28 AM

We had a fabulous weekend...:goodvibes 78 and sunny and now the bottom is dropping out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:scared1: :eek: Rain and dropping temps...Mix of sleet and snow this evening-changing too all snow tonight...Up to 8 inches by tomorrow...The biggest storm of the season for us!!:eek: I am sick of it!!!!!!!!! Yesterday was just torcher......:sad2:

We are paying $2.89 gallon in STL...

I have been thinking about the cruise and am ready to make ADR next month. I think we are headed back Ohana this year since they added the shrimp skewers...:thumbsup2 We plan to spend Friday at Sea World and if we get there at opening we should be done by 6pm. So I will make an ADR for Ohana for around 8pm. We can sleep in on Saturday...:goodvibes

Thursday we plan to do MNSSHP...I was thinking of making an ADR for the Plaza restaurant around 4:30??? What do you guys think?? I am just not sure that I want too lose park time?? We could just eat at the resort before we head to the party.

Well you all have a nice day!!!

Michelle

cathydisneynut

03-03-2008, 09:27 AM

Wow:eek: that is a lot......where in the UK do you live?

Glasgow, Bob. Had a talk with DH, your US gallon is smaller than the UK gallon, still our gas/petrol price works out at roughly $9/gallon :scared1:

When we first visited Florida, it cost around $25 to fill the tank;)

I'm going to have to make everyone sit down one night this week to work out ADR's. I do know that we hope to go to Raglan Road on October 8 for my wedding anniversary!

steelernut

03-03-2008, 04:38 PM

alohabob

03-04-2008, 07:16 AM

Glasgow, Bob. Had a talk with DH, your US gallon is smaller than the UK gallon, still our gas/petrol price works out at roughly $9/gallon :scared1:

When we first visited Florida, it cost around $25 to fill the tank;)

I'm going to have to make everyone sit down one night this week to work out ADR's. I do know that we hope to go to Raglan Road on October 8 for my wedding anniversary!

Hi Cathy, $9.00 :scared1: WOW......I guess you'll be happy to be in Florida!
But by the time we are all in Florida in Oct. it will be more like $4.00/gallon.

My wife and I have not been to Raglan's yet how is it? maybe this trip we'll have to give it a whirl.

alohabob

03-04-2008, 07:29 AM

Nobody for 2 weeks now everyone is posting like crazy!!!:eek:

It's been really nice this weekend. Mid 60's & sunny in SC. Gas is $3.04 here.

Have a couple of ?'s for you DCL verterans.
Called DCL this weekend about table sizes. We will have 11-12 peeps in our group & they say the biggest table they have is a 8, but i have read on other threads they have done 16. What gives? What do I have to do to get a 12?
Next, We are planning a cruise for either May or Oct. of '09. We will not do Carnival again just because we like RCI better. But I have heard so many great things about DCL that we are doing this cruise. So we may want to do DCL again or RCI. I have read on other threads that DCL gives a 10% discount & a $200 shipboard credit when you book a new cruise while onboard. But when I asked about booking before this cruise then going to the agent onboard & asking for the credits, they said they would not give the discount for the next cruise. Why? I also read on other threads that they do give them in that situation. Why 2 different stories? Please help clarify.:confused3

Hello Steelernut, when we went this past Dec. I remember seeing a few large party tables set up, but I think they were separated into groups of eight, they were very close to one another just enough room for CM's to get through. I'm sure once you are on board they will accommodate you, the more I think of it I remember seeing a few very large round tables in the dinning rooms with at least 12 persons around it.

As far as ship board discounts and credits, I think this will only take place if you book while onboard ship. I know NCL gives nice discounts if you book another cruise while onboard ship. If you're looking to book another cruise with DCL wait till you're on the ship and have the dates you really want and have a backup date in case they do not have the cabin you are looking for.
I hope that makes sense.

cathydisneynut

03-04-2008, 07:59 AM

Hi Cathy, $9.00 :scared1: WOW......I guess you'll be happy to be in Florida!
But by the time we are all in Florida in Oct. it will be more like $4.00/gallon.

My wife and I have not been to Raglan's yet how is it? maybe this trip we'll have to give it a whirl.

Raglan's is great! Never been disappointed with the food there. They have dancers and music there sometimes too. Its not quite as good as the pubs in Ireland, but still a good night.

Steelernut, any room for a lodger in SC? Its barely reaching 39F here!

I wonder if the onboard credits for rebooking a cruise apply if you use DVC points? Anyone know?

alohabob

03-04-2008, 08:57 AM

Thursday we plan to do MNSSHP...I was thinking of making an ADR for the Plaza restaurant around 4:30??? What do you guys think?? I am just not sure that I want too lose park time?? We could just eat at the resort before we head to the party.

Well you all have a nice day!!!

Michelle

Hi Michelle, I was thinking of Thursday the 9th myself for MNSSHP, we have been on two other occasions but on Halloween it self.....it is great to see everyone dressed in costumes and so much fun to trick-or-treat......it's a blast!!!!
Will you be at the park all day or will you be coming from another park that day? I'm sure my wife and I will be there from opening to close.

suzycute

03-06-2008, 05:49 PM

alohabob

03-07-2008, 07:25 AM

Hi all

I haven't posted in quite a while and just wanted to check in to say "hi", to say we haven't forgotten you all and that we can't wait for the 12th October!

I was interested to see that cathydisneynut, alohabob and kimiza are staying onsite before the cruise and might be interested in a pre cruise meet up / drinks. We are staying at SSR for a week before and would love to meet up. Maybe we could arrange something??

Sue

Hi Sue, glad to see you're back, getting to gather would be a lot of fun!
Since you are staying at SSR, maybe we could meet at the Adventures Club at Pleasure Island for a Kungaloosh? My wife and I always have a blast with all the characters Pamelia Perkins, Samantha Sterling, Graves, Hathaway Browne or we could have a gathering at one of the parks.
Who's in for a meet and greet? it doesn't have to be for a long time just to say hello and put faces with names we could have a bite to eat or drink or both or would ever you want. Well enough of my yappin.......take care everyone and have a good weekend.

BABYJOSIE98

03-07-2008, 08:00 AM

Hi Michelle, I was thinking of Thursday the 9th myself for MNSSHP, we have been on two other occasions but on Halloween it self.....it is great to see everyone dressed in costumes and so much fun to trick-or-treat......it's a blast!!!!
Will you be at the park all day or will you be coming from another park that day? I'm sure my wife and I will be there from opening to close.

We are actually looking into the MNSSHP the day we get off the Wonder on Oct 16th.:thumbsup2 I figure we can get too AKL villas and have nap and then grab a bit too eat and then head to MK around 4pm and plan to stay till midnight!!!:goodvibes
DD is off school the Friday before we fly down so I am trying to talk Hubby into flying in on the 10th in stead of the 11th? We will see. I would love to spend a day at F & W at Epcot.:cool1:

So much to plan.....:woohoo:

Michelle

AmyM

03-07-2008, 11:04 AM

Hello everyone!! Sorry I haven't posted in soooo long. Lots of stuff going on including two WDW trips before our October one:cool1:

Yes please include us in your spreadsheet...here's our 411
Who: Me (Amy-40) - compulsive planner, trying to learn to RELAX on vacation :rotfl:
DH (Dan-42) - great sport...puts up with DW compulsive planner...now recommends me to friends to plan Disney vacations.
DD (Laura-15) and her friend (Brianna-15) - great kids...friend has never really been on much for vacations and has certainly NEVER experienced Disney.
DS (Robert-13) - very likable and social...will know everyone by the end of the cruise

This will be our 4th Disney cruise. Cabin 8534. Late dining.

Not sure of our pre-cruise plans...will most likely fly down on Saturday. After cruise going to BWV til Sunday.

Counting the days....CAN'T WAIT!!!

Renysmom

03-07-2008, 02:33 PM

Hi everyone.. So sorry I haven't been on board. I am struggling with the winter blues I guess and just didn't feel like being on the computer at all..

Hard to believe we are closing in on the 200 day mark... I really need to start studying up more on the cruise and more of the ins and outs.

We are not coming down until the Friday before the cruise and are staying at the Radisson, we will be doing NASA on Saturday.

Are we still doing the get together Saturday night (I forget the name of the place that was suggested).

We will be staying for 3 days after the cruise. I am only making one ADR for those three days. We learned our lesson with the dining plan and how much we ate and that the last two days we didn't want to look at food so I figured the cruise is basically the same, and we will be a little tired of food. That plus we love a few of the counter service places and since we are off-site (remember the deal we go 3 nights for the price of one) I don't think ADR's are really needed. Hope I am right LOL..

We are thinking of doing MNSSHP on Thursday night of the cruise as well.

Well besides cold, rain and some hints that spring is on the way that is all that is happening in Virginia.

CathyDisneyNut and AmyM I added your info to our cruise site.

We are getting a great list of people..46 so far...

Renysmom

03-07-2008, 02:35 PM

Ohh I forgot to ask...

Is anyone planning on bringing Fish Extenders or decorating their doors? I hope to make an extender if I find time. The door decorations are on the list as well.

cathydisneynut

03-08-2008, 08:33 AM

Ohh I forgot to ask...

Is anyone planning on bringing Fish Extenders or decorating their doors? I hope to make an extender if I find time. The door decorations are on the list as well.

Please excuse my ignorance, but what is a fish extender?

As regards meeting up, will it be early to include the kids? I cannot remember at all how late kids can stay in the Adventurers Club.

alohabob

03-08-2008, 09:27 AM

Ohh I forgot to ask...

Is anyone planning on bringing Fish Extenders or decorating their doors? I hope to make an extender if I find time. The door decorations are on the list as well.

We will be bringing along a few decorations for our door, I never saw any Fish Extanders on our last cruise......first time ever hearing about it but, willing to give it a try.

alohabob

03-08-2008, 09:31 AM

Please excuse my ignorance, but what is a fish extender?

As regards meeting up, will it be early to include the kids? I cannot remember at all how late kids can stay in the Adventurers Club.

I'm sure we can meet up early or later what ever everyone wants to do, I know all the times we have been to the Adventurers Club no matter how late it was there seemed to be young kids there.

Renysmom

03-08-2008, 08:39 PM

Fish extenders are fabric holders that are hung outside your door and people can leave notes, treats, etc. in them.. Kinda like a on ship mail system between friends.

There is a thread about them here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

Renysmom

03-13-2008, 07:45 AM

Wow everyone is so quiet here.. Come on folks let's get this cruise party started..:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Actually just thought I would post the "unofficial" MNSSHP dates as I know several of you were talking about going before or after the cruise..

Remember these are unofficial but Oct hours should be out any day and you will be able to confirm..

October 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31, 2008

Park hours being released makes you realize how soon this cruise is...

BABYJOSIE98

03-13-2008, 08:35 AM

So Kelly,
What do you think??? We are planning too attend the MNSSHP and I am trying to decide between 2 dates. DD is off school on the 10th and so we could fly down that Friday morning and then take a nap and head too MK for the party on the 10th. Or we could go too the party on that Thursday the 16th when we get off the ship???:confused3 What would you do??

I am also going to wait and get tickets when we are down there. Last time we bought MVMCP tickets ahead of time it rained and I mean rained hard the entire party!!!!!!!!!! So I am not doing that again. If there is an 80% chance of rain we will skip it!:sad2: So this would give us two chances.

I thought it would be a great way too kick off our trip and then we can sleep in on Saturday and make our way too Cape Canaveral in the morning.

Friday the 17th we are going to Sea World so that would leave Thursday for F & W if we wanted to go too Epcot!:dance3: Geez I need a second job too do all this!!! Good thing we are getting that kickback from the gov't!:woohoo: We will definetly put it back into the Economy.

I would have a lot of money if I would quit planning trips....:rotfl2: BUT! I would not have as much fun!

I made something for my state room door on our Magic sailing. Guess I need to think about that for this year.

This probably our last DCL sailing till the new ships come out. We have other things planned for next year like a trip to California and DL. We plan to do Carnival out of San Diego.:thumbsup2

My one friend and her Hubby had to cancel the cruise.:sad2: It was for a good reason though. They just bought a new home and plan to build a Barn for the horses and so they figure this year is not the time for a Disney cruise.
I understand..Priorities!! Mine are just a little different....:rotfl2:

Ok I have rambled enough. Have a great day....:dance3:

Michelle

kimiza

03-13-2008, 09:43 AM

What is MNSSHP? Can someone let me know what is different about it? Sorry I have never gone in October before, so it is new to me.

BABYJOSIE98

03-13-2008, 11:47 AM

What is MNSSHP? Can someone let me know what is different about it? Sorry I have never gone in October before, so it is new to me.

Sure! It is a really fun event for Halloween

MICKEY'S NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY!!

It happens on select nights and here are some great tips.:maleficen
There are special shows and dance parties and trick or treating for the kids.
1) Dress up and have fun!!!!
2) Even though the time says 7pm...You can enter MK any time after 4pm with your party ticket for the party and get your arm band.
3) If you are planning too stay late then watch the 2nd Parade..It is much less crowded. DO NOT MISS the HEADLESS HORSEMAN! It is so cool! He starts the parades each night.
4) Make sure you watch Hallo Wishes
5) Mainstreet USA will be the most crowded area...Venture off and the rest of the park is great...Hardly any lines for rides
6) The park is decorated so cool..It is a fun atmosphere.
7) Ride the Haunted Mansion

There ya go. I am sure there are other tips out there. I love the parties at MK and can not wait too go back. We went on Halloween night in 2004 and it was SOLD OUT, but we still had a blast. So I am hoping earlier in the month will be less busy.

Have fun!
Michelle

Renysmom

03-13-2008, 06:54 PM

Michelle -

"What do you think??? We are planning too attend the MNSSHP and I am trying to decide between 2 dates. DD is off school on the 10th and so we could fly down that Friday morning and then take a nap and head too MK for the party on the 10th. Or we could go too the party on that Thursday the 16th when we get off the ship??? What would you do?? "

If I was taking children I think I would do it on Friday before if DD can miss school. Sleeping in on Saturday will benefit you on Sunday That Thursday is going to be a very early wakeup, then all the hassles and sadness of getting of the ship, then driving to WDW, then check-in again may make a very long day for her.

We may be running into each other alot. We have tentatively decided to do Epcot on Thursday because of Food and Wine and Sea World on Saturday as well. Got to do Sea World, LOVE that park!!! and we didn't go there last year. I also have to get a Dinner at Chef Mickey's and some time at MK into the schedule as well and we are driving home on Sunday..

When are you looking at going to So CA?? John and I have talked about next May for a possible trip.. I've been doing some research on places to say and such and costs don't look to bad. Wouldn't it be funny to see you there also LOL

Sorry your friend cancelled but you are right, its a great reason. Don't worry you won't get lonely. We will keep you busy :) :)

BABYJOSIE98

03-18-2008, 12:44 PM

Well my DVC member that I rent from e-mailed me yesterday and was able to secure me a studio at the AKV for after the cruise for 2 nights!!!:cool1:

I lOVE AKL and so it will be fun too stay at the Villas.

Have any of you been checking rental car rates??? They are outrages?:scared1:

I got my best quote on Hotwire so I think around September I will book with them even though I get charged right then. I can get a Mid size car for the entire 8 day trip for $179 Total! I have gotten nothing better than $230 or higher from any other resource. Still more discounts will come out as it gets closer.

I am also waiting for SW to open the schedule, but most likely I will wait for a DING!:goodvibes

Anyone else been making any other travel plans????

I can not wait too get our gov't check in May..I am paying the cruise off with that one.:dance3:

Hope everything is good for everyone...

We just had a new addition to our family! We have new baby buckskin filly born on Saturday morning. She is just a sweet as can be. DD is very excited since this baby horse is going too be her's to train and ride.:cloud9:

Oh and I got JIMMY BUFFET tickets on Monday!!!!:yay: :yay: :yay:
He is finally coming back too Saint Louis after 8 years!!! I am so excited!
His concert sold out in 15 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek:

Michelle

alohabob

03-18-2008, 01:58 PM

Hi Michelle, I am also waiting for SW to open for Oct. My wife and I usually fly with Delta to MCO but there prices are about $60/ea more than SW would be, maybe once SW posts its schedule for Oct. Delta will drop it's price.

So you're a Pirate Head, I would love to see Jimmy Buffet one day but prices to see him around CT. are through the roof, Ill just have to be satisfied with visiting Margaritaville........it's five o'clock somewhere!!!!

BABYJOSIE98

03-18-2008, 04:00 PM

So you're a Pirate Head, I would love to see Jimmy Buffet one day but prices to see him around CT. are through the roof, Ill just have to be satisfied with visiting Margaritaville........it's five o'clock somewhere!!!![/QUOTE]

My family things I am crazy because I said that is one of my goals in life...Too see Jimmy Buffet in concert!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: You know he is getting old and who knows when he will decide to hang it up!!!:confused3 So finally this is my chance. I was on the computer right at 10 am when they went on sale and managed to get 2 lawn tickets. They ended up being $96 for both of them together after all the fees. I can handle that, but the actual seats where EXPENSIVE!:eek: I would rather be in the lawn anyway!:dance3: So we can dance!:banana: :woohoo:

Renysmom

03-22-2008, 02:30 PM

I've seen Buffet three times... WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!!

We use to live 15 minutes from a local venue where he performs each year and one of my best friends worked in the ticket area so she would get us tickets first thing.. I loved being on the lawn.. That is where all the fun is..

I am jealous.. Have fun

Renysmom

03-22-2008, 02:33 PM

I forgot to tell you guys we have a new family member... Check out my website to see his picture..

Can you believe in just a few days we are at the 200 day mark.. I really need to start planning

BABYJOSIE98

03-24-2008, 01:53 PM

Congrats!
We had SNOW on Easter yesterday!!!!:confused: I want warm weather to get here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:headache:

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter...I have been reading that the parks are not too crowded??? That is weird??

Hoping too see some reports from this week!

Bye,:flower3:

Renysmom

03-26-2008, 08:04 AM

We are at the 200 day mark

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

lauraljp

03-29-2008, 12:30 PM

Add our family to the list!! We will also be on the October 12 Wonder cruise. This will be our second Wonder cruise. Our first was in 2003 on the 3-day.

We will be coming down 10/11 and returning home 10/19. We would like to do MNSSHP on 10/16 if that is an option, although this will make for a long day for us. We have done it on Halloween in 2000 and 2003 and found that you can get so much done in MK just on that one night.

Staying at POP after the cruise and planning on doing a little park hopping on Friday and maybe a water park on Saturday.

I'll send our info on to Renysmom.

Can't Wait:cheer2:

Laura

cathydisneynut

03-29-2008, 12:39 PM

Is everyone getting excited?? :banana: :banana:

Starting to nag everyone about dining reservations, MNSSHP, etc. I still have to decide where we are going on Oct. 8 for anniversary meal. Any suggestions, keeping in mind that DH is a very fussy eater and not keen on fish?

Renysmom, I noticed on your wonderful list that I have already been on a Dis cruise, oh how I wish I had been! Definitely a first-timer here!

Lauraljp, WELCOME!!!!!

steelernut

03-30-2008, 08:58 AM

Just checking in.
We are nearing the six month mark.:cool1:
Another ? for the DCL veterans. Is Disney worth the extra cost vs the other major lines? I've heard how much more "stuff" there is for the kids.

Renysmom

03-30-2008, 11:21 AM

Laura I added your family to the site, Cathy I fixed your information....

I have to admit that I am spending more time on the cruise boards now, still trying to figure out a few things like exactly how many suitcases two people can check-in, how to pack for 2 days land, then 4 days sea, then 2 days land LOL, what excursions to do, I always overpack and then there is my camera equipment that I need to bring and I just don't know how to get all I need in one suitcase if we are each only allowed one.. Any suggestions? I know my carry-on will be my camera and lens and a few other things...Yes I obsess over the silliest things..

cathydisneynut

03-30-2008, 12:46 PM

Renysmom

03-30-2008, 02:52 PM

. "Where's a pacing smilie when you need one"

Here you go:

http://www.mytimepassages.com/images/Smileys/pacing.gif

kimiza

04-10-2008, 11:05 AM

Hi Gang!

I finally figured out how to put a pic on my signature. There is our new family member, Chico the Pug. Yes I tortured him with a reigndeer costume for christmas.

I am getting so excited for this vacation, can it start tomorrow! I keep reading all the trip reports and makes me want to go NOW!

alohabob

04-10-2008, 11:29 AM

Hello Kimiza, he looks very handsome even with the reindeer costume. I hear ya.....I wish we could go now!
Called bright and early this morning with my ADR's for our pre-cruise stay at Disney :woohoo: I tried for Victoria and Albert's chef's table but was beaten out by one minute for the night before the cruise but, did get a regular table and they said to keep trying until Oct. in case of a cancellation.
Only 180 days until we land in Florida :banana: :dance3: :cool1:

NASA is still on schedule for lift off on Oct. 16 lets hope that continues.......I would love to see the Shuttle lift off while being at Port Canaveral.

AmyM

04-10-2008, 01:27 PM

Hello All!!!

Good to hear from people coming out of winter. Ugh! It's been horrible here in Minnesota. But good for my business so can't complain too much:) I too am so looking forward to the cruise and Disney in October! I will be down there twice in July, once for daughter's gymnastics and once for work convention, BUT IT'S NOT A CRUISE!

Is anyone thinking about doing the Aqua Venture at Atlantis? I just booked two rooms at the Comfort Suites today for our party of 5 on October 12th. I got a AAA rate of $157.50 per room. MUCH cheaper than the $155 per person DCL wants. We could always add up to 3 people for our 2 rooms if anyone is interested.

Oh well, back to work:sad2: It's raining hard and about 35 degrees here right now. Come on vacation! Will be staying at BWV after our cruise so will be making dining ressies soon:cool1:

Happy thoughts to everyone!

Amy

Renysmom

04-10-2008, 09:25 PM

I've been wondering where everyone has been...Glad to see a few posting

Come on people time to get excited and make some noise.. Spring has sprung which mean summer will be here soon and we all know how fast summer goes and then before you know it..Cruise time!!

For those heading to the world before the cruise, don't forget your ADR window is now open.. For those after the cruise it open up next weekend:banana: :banana:

cathydisneynut

04-11-2008, 05:35 AM

alohabob

04-11-2008, 07:41 AM

Goodmornin shipmates, anyone know when Southwest opens there flights for October? I've been checking every day and still nothing. We usually fly with Delta to MCO, they and Southwest are the only direct flights from Hartford.
Delta's prices keep inching up-wards with the cost of fuel, so I'm hoping when Southwest posts there flights for October Delta will lower there prices.

Anyone know if our cruise will be stopping at Castaway Cay twice?

We have 183 days until Cocktails and Dreams...........Oh and relaxation!!!!

kimiza

04-11-2008, 07:46 AM

Good morning everyone,

I am at work this morning dreaming of a Pina Colada and watching my daughter in the Mickey Pool.

So close yet so far away.

dpara

04-11-2008, 02:04 PM

AmyM -- don't you need to book the Comfort Suites for Oct 13?

Renysmom -- please add our info to your site:

First Cruise; no celebration;
Diane (mom), Steve, (dad), Bryce, aged 7, Samantha, aged 7;
Adjoining staterooms 7040 and 7042

dpara

04-11-2008, 02:06 PM

Oh, and we're traveling from Massachusetts.

AmyM

04-11-2008, 02:46 PM

AmyM -- don't you need to book the Comfort Suites for Oct 13?

My mistyping...yes I have them booked for Oct. 13. Thanks for the clarification:)

dpara

04-11-2008, 05:13 PM

I was thinking of doing the same thing so I just wanted to be sure! The lowest rate I found was $175, however. Where did you find the $155 rate?

AmyM

04-12-2008, 01:54 PM

I was thinking of doing the same thing so I just wanted to be sure! The lowest rate I found was $175, however. Where did you find the $155 rate?

It's a AAA (American Automobile Association)rate. Otherwise $175 was the lowest I saw too.

alohabob

04-18-2008, 02:35 PM

Hello Shipmates, just letting you know in case you haven't purchased your airline tickets yet, Southwest just releast flights through October.

dpara

04-18-2008, 06:52 PM

AlohaBob -- you rock!!! I had been checking everyday except, of course, for today!!! Purchased our tix and got a significant savings vs other carriers' posted airfaire. Now we just gotta wait another bazillion months 'till the cruise. Thanks for the notification!!!

alohabob

04-18-2008, 08:59 PM

You're welcome DP, we saved over $135.00 per ticket :woohoo: :banana: :yay: thats $270.00 more to spend on the cruise :thumbsup2 thank you Southwest!

dpara

04-19-2008, 08:03 AM

We saved the same -- and on a nonstop too!!

Renysmom

04-19-2008, 10:53 PM

Guess we know who is buying the drinks :drinking1 :drinking1

I made my ADR's today for after we depart the ship... Have to say it was sad to know its over in 180 days LOL..

AmyM

04-21-2008, 10:26 PM

Call me crazy!!! Just found out that they moved the Race For The Taste 10k to the morning of Embarkation. We ran this as a family 2 years ago and are seriously considering doing it the morning of our cruise. I'm not totally out of shape but NOT an elite runner. Anyone else interested??? Might be a fun way to kick off our trip:)

lauraljp

04-22-2008, 07:37 PM

I better not let my DH know about that. He will be running the Twin Cities Marathon the Sunday before we cruise. He might be ready to do a 10K by the next Sunday!

Laura

AmyM

04-22-2008, 09:01 PM

I better not let my DH know about that. He will be running the Twin Cities Marathon the Sunday before we cruise. He might be ready to do a 10K by the next Sunday!

Laura

Laura,

Small world! I am also from MN and my 15 year old DD is named Laura. Where are you guys from? And really consider the 10K...I will do it as a WOG (walk/jog). You only need to maintain a 16 minute mile. I figure we'll be on the road by 8:30 or 9:00 puting us at the port by 10:00 or 10:30. We are cruising conierge so will have an automatic group 1 boarding. Tell your husband I am very proud of him. Would like to do a marathon but would definitely need to train. BTW...my hometown of Byron is 8 miles west of Rochester.

Amy

manchurianbrownbear

04-22-2008, 10:45 PM

7am start, huh? That's 6am MN time, right?!?!?!:scared:

kimiza

04-29-2008, 02:03 PM

Just got back from work trip to San Francisco, and just booked my flights down to Orlando. Got a great flight on Airtran. The trip can't come fast enough!

dpara

05-06-2008, 02:24 PM

Yeah Kimiza!

I've got plane and hotel resies done along with a car ordered for return airport transportation. Ordering some "pirate" type clothing as I write this. Have my calendar marked for 90 days out. What else?

As for Nassau, thinking of doing Pirate Museum and, maybe, the Hilton, but mostly plan to take advantage of the near-empty ship.

Boy, are you right...this baby can't come fast enough!

alohabob

05-07-2008, 07:23 AM

WOW!!! we are whittling down the days now 157 to go, that is a far cry from the 457 days when I started this thread :woohoo:
Any summer plans, vacations or day trips for any of you before the cruise?
No big plans here other than heading to Maine for a few long weekends over the summer.
Hey steelernut, three more months and Football season starts :happytv: :yay: looks like the Steelers have a bye that week

SleepyKeith

05-07-2008, 07:52 AM

Yeah, before you know it the count down will be in double digits!

No big plans here other than heading to Maine for a few long weekends over the summer.

GrumpySue and I will also be going to Maine this summer. We will be going to Kennebunkport for a week for the 4th of July.

Renysmom

05-07-2008, 08:06 AM

alohabob

05-07-2008, 08:33 AM

Yeah, before you know it the count down will be in double digits!

GrumpySue and I will also be going to Maine this summer. We will be going to Kennebunkport for a week for the 4th of July.

Wow you'll be right in my neck of the woods, we have a cottage in Lyman about 20 minutes from Kennebunkport. We love going to Federal Jack's Brewpub for lunch or dinner and a few beers......great place and a nice view of the harbor.
Who knows we may be able to bump into each other?

alohabob

05-07-2008, 08:39 AM

Double Digits.. I want double digits ...

I have been so busy that I haven't spent much time cruise planning but will need to get on that.. I got a new job, start in two weeks and of course I negotiated the cruise trip.. I will definitely be ready for a vacation then as I probably won't get anytime off between then.

Hi Kelly, congrats on the new job......I may be in the same boat you're in, I may have a new job very soon and will not have any time off until the cruise...... such is life :confused3

cathydisneynut

05-07-2008, 09:10 AM

Congratulations on your new job, Renysmom!

Maine in the summer sounds lovely, you guys are so lucky!

Nothing definitely planned for summer yet, we may take the kids down to Alton Towers theme park, but DS wants to go to football training, that will pass some of the time for him.

kimiza

05-07-2008, 03:26 PM

We will be heading to Myrtle Beach, SC for a week for the 4th of July. My dad has a house down there, it is basically a vacation of Beach, mini golf, and ice cream! Hard Rock is opening some sort of amusement park there. Should be fun, but it is no Disney!

steelernut

05-07-2008, 03:47 PM

Bob - I checked the schedule the day it came out & I'm loving it!!!!!!:cool1: I will not have to miss a game. We are going to Pittsburgh in a few weeks to visit family, but other than that no plans until the cruise.

Kim - I take it you have been to M.B. before?? That's where we live. Do you fly or drive down?? What end of the beach is your dad's house?? Hard Rock Park is not much to write home about.:confused3 All the pub they have been giving it you would have thought it was going to be great. I would rather drive to Carowinds near Rock Hill for 1/2 the price & twice the fun.

Keith - We went to Kenny for our honeymoon & stayed at a B&B it was great!!:thumbsup2

kimiza

05-08-2008, 09:17 AM

Hey steelrnut

yes I have been to Myrtle Beach many times. My dad has a house in south Myrtle beach right before Murrell's Inlet. He is actually selling it, so this will probably be our last year there. We drive down every year, it is about 12 hour ride with Me, my brother, my daughter 7, and his 2 kids in a mini van, surprisingly enough we don't kill eachother by the time we get there.

I love Carowinds, my dad actually lives in Charlotte, so we have been to Carowinds a handful of times. The last time I was there, they had opened some new rollercoaster where you lie down.. but I never got a chance to ride it. I was really disappointed.

I have a quick question, not sure if you do any of the touristy things there, since you live there, but if you had a choice between Midieval Times or the rodeo dinner show (don't remember the name) Which would you recommend?

steelernut

05-08-2008, 03:51 PM

Kim - Hi!!:) I have been to Dixie Stampede (Rodeo) a loooong time ago & it was pretty cool. Never been to M.T. I have heard good things about both. If that helps any??
Carowinds is cool. They changed the name of the roller coaster you mentioned. That was the 1st time I have really been scared on a coaster. Hard Rock has 4 coasters. Led Zep. is the best, but other than that there really isn't much. It costs $50. The Eagles will be there June 6th I think. $250 :scared1: :laughing: I would love to go, but $500?????
They just opened a new shopping complex on the old air base. If you like to shop. Haven't been, but it looks really nice. Like we needed more shopping. :rolleyes:
If you drive in & arrive Sat. afternoon or evening use Hwy22 to 31 then go south. Or Hwy 9 to 31 then south to 544. Instead of 501 it will save time eventhough it is further. 501 reeeeeeeeeally backs up. A normal 30 mins from Conway could take 1hr - 1hr half. I don't know why the idiots at SCDOT don't pub it on I-95.:confused3

kimiza

05-10-2008, 04:01 PM

Thanks for the heads up... we will probably still hit hard rock, because my dad pays.. LOL if it was me paying it would be a different story. I think my dad is leaning towards the Dixie Stampede, I did the other in Vegas, so I probably vote for that one too.

I will definitely take your advice on getting into Myrtle Beach, I never trust the maps on the internet anyway.

Shopping is always on my list, it is just hard to convince a bunch of kids who would rather be mini golfing! LOL

steelernut

05-10-2008, 04:52 PM

Hey Kim, If you arrive on Saturday after 8pm or so I think you will be OK on 501. Between 2pm - 7pm is the worst. Hope you have a good time. Hwy 31 saves alot of time going north & south. If you leave on Sunday between 9am & 3pm is bad also on 501.:thumbsup2

Renysmom

05-10-2008, 10:42 PM

We really enjoyed Dixie Stampede both in Orlando and Myrtle Beach.. Pretty Decent meal

lauraljp

05-12-2008, 12:36 PM

In case anyone was not aware...

FIVE MONTHS FROM TODAY

IS 10/12/2008!!!:banana: :banana:

cathydisneynut

05-12-2008, 01:00 PM

In case anyone was not aware...

FIVE MONTHS FROM TODAY

IS 10/12/2008!!!:banana: :banana:

WOOHOO!!! Now counting down each month and on to the double digit dance!:banana:

kimiza

05-13-2008, 01:08 PM

I cannot wait... I am obsessed with trip reports right now... I am going to have write my own when we get back.

steelernut

05-23-2008, 05:31 AM

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend!!!!!!1:)

Renysmom

05-24-2008, 10:23 PM

Just popping in to say hi to everyone.. Cant believe how quiet this thread is when we are getting so close...

lauraljp

05-25-2008, 01:56 PM

Did anyone else receive their travel kit from Disney yet? We received ours on Thursday. I didn't even expect this one. I knew it was too early for documents so it was nice to have a surprise!

Renysmom

05-25-2008, 09:35 PM

What is the travel kit?

Is your cruise paid for yet? I still have 2 payments to make..

Hmm something to look forward to :)

steelernut

05-26-2008, 08:34 AM

Yes we received ours friday. It was a nice surprise. Now that our traveling is done we are starting to get excited. It will really set in when we make our final payment in July.:cool1:

lauraljp

05-26-2008, 10:48 AM

The travel kit is a little booklet that has shore excursions, tips for smooth sailing, gifts you can buy, things you need to know and insurance information. There is also a letter that tells when your final payment is due and when you can book excursions, spa, Palo, etc.

We have not paid in full yet.

Laura

Renysmom

05-26-2008, 08:05 PM

No haven't received that yet. Maybe this week...

alohabob

05-28-2008, 07:31 AM

Did anyone else receive their travel kit from Disney yet? We received ours on Thursday. I didn't even expect this one. I knew it was too early for documents so it was nice to have a surprise!

:sad2: :sad: I'm feeling a little left out here :( maybe this week?
How is everyone?

alohabob

05-28-2008, 07:42 AM

Just popping in to say hi to everyone.. Cant believe how quiet this thread is when we are getting so close...

You are so right, you would think this trip is over a year away or something.
Did anyone want to get together before the safty drill?

cathydisneynut

05-28-2008, 08:46 AM

Got my envelope today! Not opened it yet though.....:worried:

kimiza

05-28-2008, 12:59 PM

I received mine yesterday! I was so excited! I thought maybe I would be forgotten.. Murphy's law and all.

Renysmom

05-28-2008, 06:31 PM

I received mine yesterday as well but haven't really had a chance to go thru it all. I plan on doing that at lunch tomorrow.

It is really real now :goodvibes

steelernut

06-01-2008, 10:09 AM

19 weeks from today!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

Anyone staying in Port Canaveral the night before???

cathydisneynut

06-01-2008, 10:22 AM

19 weeks from today!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

Anyone staying in Port Canaveral the night before???

Nope, going from SSR to the ship. Wish we could just:teleport: straight onto the boat!

Renysmom

06-01-2008, 10:32 AM

We are. We are driving down Friday and will stay at the Radission Friday and Saturday nights. We are doing Kennedy on Saturday because we have talked about it so many times but never did it.

19 weeks YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

steelernut

06-01-2008, 11:07 AM

Man what a quick response. :eek: We must be getting excited!!!:goodvibes
We are staying at the Residence Inn. With around 12 of us, we got the 2Bd 2Ba suites. It was cheaper than single rooms.

cathydisneynut

06-06-2008, 11:19 AM

4 months today!!!!!:banana: :banana:

Phoned Member Services yesterday, and was told "have a wonderful time" on the cruise!

Now, does anyone have a solution to control the endless lists I am making up??

alohabob

06-09-2008, 08:46 AM

WOW is it hot outside!!!:sunny: with the temps hitting 97º-100º today and tomorrow I sure could use a dip at Castaway Cay right now:beach: and a few cocktails.
Well we finally received our packet in the mail last week I was beginning to think DCL forgot about us.
Wow less then four months to go, time is starting to go faster now the summer will be over before we know it.

steelernut

06-09-2008, 04:08 PM

Is it Oct yet????????:(

steelernut

06-09-2008, 04:13 PM

Just checked a popular travel website (don't know if you can use specific names on here) but they show all balcony & suites sold out for our cruise. I guess the ship will be full by the time we cruise.

cathydisneynut

06-10-2008, 03:08 AM

Is it Oct yet????????:(

Nice try!!! I wish it was late September, I will be organizing the packing, getting my money, and :jumping1: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :jumping1:

Renysmom

06-12-2008, 07:27 PM

hmmmm.. today is the 12th of June...so that means

4 months from today we are cruising

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Reminder... If you are staying at the Radisson and want to use the free shuttle /parking service to get to the port, reservations for the shuttle opened today.. I just made ours..

We still don't know whether we will leave the car there or pay to park. We need to see how secure the Radisson really is and if it's not secure enough we will pay to park at the port.

Time to really start on the packing and shopping list.