7/27/08 Double Dip!

[jlawall]

We're thinking about cruising this summer on our first Wonder cruise.......anyone else onboard???:cool1: :banana: :cloud9:

[jlawall]

We're thinking about cruising this summer on our first Wonder cruise.......anyone else onboard???:cool1: :banana: :cloud9:
Me again.............are there NO DISers on this ship???:confused3

[jlawall]

Ok, we're onboard, booked today! Anyone else???:goodvibes

[jlawall]

Ok, we've now been added to the official Wonder 2008 list! Maybe more DISers will see this trip now and check in!

For us it's just my DH, and two DDs (21 & 18).....we're looking forward to the Double Dip at CC and the quick trip to the Atlantis!!:cool1: :worship:

[jlawall]

It's getting closer..................:wave2:

[DVC DJE]

We're booked on the July 27 Wonder. We are a family of 6 plus 1. myself, dh, ds(20), ds(18) & girlfriend (18), ds(16) & dd(11). My older kids will be glad to know there's more than just little kids on this cruise. This will be our 2nd disney cruise. Looking forward to cast away cay again.

[jlawall]

We're booked on the July 27 Wonder. We are a family of 6 plus 1. myself, dh, ds(20), ds(18) & girlfriend (18), ds(16) & dd(11). My older kids will be glad to know there's more than just little kids on this cruise. This will be our 2nd disney cruise. Looking forward to cast away cay again.
WHaT?? Finally!!! Someone else will be on the ship with us!!!! Yes, my DDs are 24, 21, and 18........they love DCL and always make friends on the ship. I can't wait!! How long have you been booked?:goodvibes

[DVC DJE]

We booked in Dec. We're staying at the Raddisson in Port Canaveral the night before the cruise. Our first disney cruise we stayed at the Raddisson and it worked out well. No stress getting to the ship on time. How many disney cruises have you been on?

[jlawall]

We booked in Dec. We're staying at the Raddisson in Port Canaveral the night before the cruise. Our first disney cruise we stayed at the Raddisson and it worked out well. No stress getting to the ship on time. How many disney cruises have you been on?

We're still deciding what to do before the cruise.......we're thinking WDW or US before the trip for the w/e.........still checking out our options.......

99 our first DCL a 3day cruise/land -Polynesian
02 Eastern 7day
03 Western 7day
04 Western 7day
05 West Coast 7day+DL
07 Med cruise 11 day
upcoming.........08 4day Wonder (our first Wonder cruise)
upcoming.........09 7day Eastern Tortola cruise

[DisEye]

We will be onboard too. My whole family will be there with 4 cabins. Two adults per cabin and 7 kids ranging from 1 to 14 years. I will be there with my DH and DD(9 & 7). This will be our second year in a row to do the 4 day cruise with the whole family. We wanted to do a week cruise, but the Magic will be on the West Coast and that's too far for us to go.

I'm ready to go!!:cool1:

[jlawall]

We will be onboard too. My whole family will be there with 4 cabins. Two adults per cabin and 7 kids ranging from 1 to 14 years. I will be there with my DH and DD(9 & 7). This will be our second year in a row to do the 4 day cruise with the whole family. We wanted to do a week cruise, but the Magic will be on the West Coast and that's too far for us to go.

I'm ready to go!!:cool1:
Welcome! This is our first 4day.......we didn't go Magic for the same reason, we couldn't do West Coast this year either!

Our small group is starting to grow!!:goodvibes

[vatchr]

We will be onboard too. My whole family will be there with 4 cabins. Two adults per cabin and 7 kids ranging from 1 to 14 years. I will be there with my DH and DD(9 & 7). This will be our second year in a row to do the 4 day cruise with the whole family. We wanted to do a week cruise, but the Magic will be on the West Coast and that's too far for us to go.

I'm ready to go!!:cool1:

We'll also be on that cruise - our first cruise - we have 3 cabins. me, dh and my 2 dd's (6 and 8) - and other extended family. Our daughter's are close in age - will yours be using the kids clubs?

We can't wait!

[jlawall]

Ok, we've now been added to the official Wonder 2008 list! Maybe more DISers will see this trip now and check in!

For us it's just my DH, and two DDs (21 & 18).....we're looking forward to the Double Dip at CC and the quick trip to the Atlantis!!:cool1: :worship:

We're booked on the July 27 Wonder. We are a family of 6 plus 1. myself, dh, ds(20), ds(18) & girlfriend (18), ds(16) & dd(11). My older kids will be glad to know there's more than just little kids on this cruise. This will be our 2nd disney cruise. Looking forward to cast away cay again.

We will be onboard too. My whole family will be there with 4 cabins. Two adults per cabin and 7 kids ranging from 1 to 14 years. I will be there with my DH and DD(9 & 7). This will be our second year in a row to do the 4 day cruise with the whole family. We wanted to do a week cruise, but the Magic will be on the West Coast and that's too far for us to go.

I'm ready to go!!:cool1:

We'll also be on that cruise - our first cruise - we have 3 cabins. me, dh and my 2 dd's (6 and 8) - and other extended family. Our daughter's are close in age - will yours be using the kids clubs?

We can't wait!

Ok, I'm going to try to create a list:
me, my DH, DD21 & DD18
DVD DJE, DH, DS20, DS18 & GF, DS16 & DD11
DisEye, DH, DD9 & DD7 + whole family
vatchr, DH, DD8 & DD6 + extended family

How'd I do....we should try to plan a meet for the first day.....what do you think?:goodvibes

[DisEye]

We'll also be on that cruise - our first cruise - we have 3 cabins. me, dh and my 2 dd's (6 and 8) - and other extended family. Our daughter's are close in age - will yours be using the kids clubs?

We can't wait!

I'm not sure if my girls will go to the kids club or not--they tend to be wimpy when it comes to that. Plus they will have cousins and Grandma and Grandpa along. We're going as a family, so I guess we should send time with family! Actually, all of the cousins get along well so they have a great time.

Since we'll be docked every day, I'm not sure when they'd go. The girls like the shows at night and wouldn't want to miss them. But if they want to go to the kids' program, I'm all for it!

[jlawall]

So what's everyone doing for Spring Break!!:goodvibes

[tiggerandpooh]

Hi Everyone,

We will be on this cruise it will be me(31),Dw(32),Ds(10),Ds(4), we will also be on the cruise before it making it a Triple Dip for us, you should come over to our other thread we have for the b2b cruise, it is mostly the same people we went with on our first back in 05... here is the link

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709948&page=45

Hope to see you over there if not maybe on the cruise, can't wait. This will be ours sons first trip to on DCL and also there first trip to WDW after the cruise we are staying for a week....

[jlawall]

Hi Everyone,

We will be on this cruise it will be me(31),Dw(32),Ds(10),Ds(4), we will also be on the cruise before it making it a Triple Dip for us, you should come over to our other thread we have for the b2b cruise, it is mostly the same people we went with on our first back in 05... here is the link

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709948&page=45

Hope to see you over there if not maybe on the cruise, can't wait. This will be ours sons first trip to on DCL and also there first trip to WDW after the cruise we are staying for a week....

Welcome! We're starting to shape up!:goodvibes

[Soccermom-Cheri]

sorry guys, but I have to take tiggerandpooh back. He'll be gettin' off with us the day you get on. Hope you have a blast. We'll try to leave the ship in working order for you.:dance3:

[jlawall]

sorry guys, but I have to take tiggerandpooh back. He'll be gettin' off with us the day you get on. Hope you have a blast. We'll try to leave the ship in working order for you.:dance3:
Yes!..........we're too excited!!!:goodvibes

[jlawall]

:goodvibes Just bumping us up!

[carolmb]

Hi - We will also be on this cruise. It will be me, DH, DS(10-he actually turns 10 on July 30th) and DD(7-she is jealous that she does not get to celebrate her birthday on the cruise ship). This will be our 3rd Disney cruise and 1st time on the Wonder and sailing from Flordia. We will be spending the week before the cruise at WDW so DH and I will be looking forward to relaxing on the ship.

[jlawall]

Hi - We will also be on this cruise. It will be me, DH, DS(10-he actually turns 10 on July 30th) and DD(7-she is jealous that she does not get to celebrate her birthday on the cruise ship). This will be our 3rd Disney cruise and 1st time on the Wonder and sailing from Flordia. We will be spending the week before the cruise at WDW so DH and I will be looking forward to relaxing on the ship. Welcome!! I'll add you to the list this week.........it's our first Wonder as well......I can't wait for the CC double dip!!!:goodvibes

[jlawall]

Well, we're within 3 months of this cruise......who's getting psyched?? We've decided to book USF:confused3 prior to the trip so we'll we there first.......what's everyone else doing???

[Dahly]

:cool1: :cool1:

Just booked today for my DS10 and myself. Looking forward to meeting you all!

Leslie








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[jlawall]

Very cool......welcome to the thread!!!:thumbsup2

[jlawall]

Ok well, I'm too psyched for this trip, we're at almost 2 months!!!:goodvibes

[princessdaisy]

Hi gang!

Please add us to the list:thumbsup2 This is my 7th DCL (done the Magic & Wonder) and I just finished up a Mom's only (my sister & I) wonder cruise last Feb.

We are from San Diego and where going to do the Mexican DCL but booking this cruise today w/flights + 3 days at WDW and it stillcomes out cheaper to do the 4 day double dip....plus I love Castaway Cay;)

My family includes my DH (Disney drag along), ME, DD (16) and DS (6).

Looking forward to meeting you all!! is anyone interested in doing a secret Micky? where we put goodies inside the fish extenders...sounds weird but it is super fun and me had a great time on the last cruise...just some ideas.

pirate:

ps. Does anyone know if there will be a Palo brunch on this cruise since there are no "sea days"?

Thanks
-Steph:wizard:

[Dahly]

There are Palo Brunches...i have one booked on the second CC day.

DS and I would like to participate in fish extender/secret mickey...we were originally booked on a 7 day Magic cruise in the fall and had the dis'ers on that thread had one planned. Since we switched to a 4night, wasn't sure if anyone would want to do it.

This is a pretty quiet group, but there may be a few more interested.

Leslie

[princessdaisy]

Great, thanks for the information. I am going to see if anything is avail. to book for Dinner and Brunch (not sure what will be avail. at such a late date).

Anyone have late dining? I hope to waitlist for firstpopcorn::

How do you think the weather will be like? I have never been on a cruise in the summer. I hope we make it to Castaway Cay on both days:wizard: :yay:

[jlawall]

Hi gang!

Please add us to the list:thumbsup2 This is my 7th DCL (done the Magic & Wonder) and I just finished up a Mom's only (my sister & I) wonder cruise last Feb.

We are from San Diego and where going to do the Mexican DCL but booking this cruise today w/flights + 3 days at WDW and it stillcomes out cheaper to do the 4 day double dip....plus I love Castaway Cay;)

My family includes my DH (Disney drag along), ME, DD (16) and DS (6).

Looking forward to meeting you all!! is anyone interested in doing a secret Micky? where we put goodies inside the fish extenders...sounds weird but it is super fun and me had a great time on the last cruise...just some ideas.

pirate:

ps. Does anyone know if there will be a Palo brunch on this cruise since there are no "sea days"?

Thanks
-Steph:wizard:

Great, thanks for the information. I am going to see if anything is avail. to book for Dinner and Brunch (not sure what will be avail. at such a late date).

Anyone have late dining? I hope to waitlist for firstpopcorn::

How do you think the weather will be like? I have never been on a cruise in the summer. I hope we make it to Castaway Cay on both days:wizard: :yay:

Welcome, we might be interested in the fish extender idea.....I'm just alittle worried about the time, since it's such a short trip.....we were also booked on the Mexican cruise but since we did it in 2005, we decided we missed CC too much so we're this cruise and a 3 day at USF! Let's see who else is in on the fish extenders!!!:dance3:

[jlawall]

Anyone interested in holding a DISmeet on Sailaway Day? It might be fun to meet, say "Hi!" and have a few familiar faces as we enjoy this quick trip! Who's in???:cool1: :goodvibes

[princessdaisy]

Welcome, we might be interested in the fish extender idea.....I'm just alittle worried about the time, since it's such a short trip.....we were also booked on the Mexican cruise but since we did it in 2005, we decided we missed CC too much so we're this cruise and a 3 day at USF! Let's see who else is in on the fish extenders!!!:dance3:

Thanks for the welcome:cloud9:

I was really surprised at the amount of Diser's involved in the fish extender/secret mickey on our 3 day Feb. Wonder cruise. I think 15 Diser's participated and we got so many cute "things" and one Diser from New Orleans even made homemade Pralines for everyone:banana: Even thought on this cruise it was just me and sis all the other Diser's kids loved coming back to their cabins and finding giftspirate:

I am off to check on Palo ressies:dance3:

[DisEye]

Explain to me exactly what you do with the Secret Mickey thing.

I don't know if we'll be able to meet or not. We're sailing with family and will just be getting together then after not seeing each other for a few months. It might or might not work out.

[jlawall]

The fish extender 'thing' is for each of us to bring a small item to put in each other's 'fish extender' from our hometowns.......does anyone have the website for where you can buy a fish extender? I don't have one but I might like to try it this time?:hyper:

[Dahly]

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=fish+extenders&category0=


there are quite a few listed on ebay...if this link doesn't work,just searched for fish extender.

thanks,

Leslie

[princessdaisy]

If you go to the main Cruise information forum here on the DIS, there is a thread all about fish extenders and secret mickey exchanges too.:thumbsup2

[jlawall]

OK, I'll try to get one this week! Thx!!!:thumbsup2

[princessdaisy]

Wahoo, I got my Palo ressies and looking for excursions for Nassau:hyper: I also have our reserv. worked out for our stay at AKL after the cruise. I am starting to get very excited :cool1:

[lcsmom]

We 3, too. Me, DH, and DD -14. Actually signed up for this cruise last summer on a 3 day cruise (working my way up to a full week.) We'll be at AKL after the cruise, too.

[princessdaisy]

We 3, too. Me, DH, and DD -14. Actually signed up for this cruise last summer on a 3 day cruise (working my way up to a full week.) We'll be at AKL after the cruise, too.

We love AKL and its nice to be able to have that to look forward to after the cruise. My DD just turned 16 and AKL is one of her favorite places as she loves all the animals.:thumbsup2

[princessdaisy]

Explain to me exactly what you do with the Secret Mickey thing.

I don't know if we'll be able to meet or not. We're sailing with family and will just be getting together then after not seeing each other for a few months. It might or might not work out.

On my last cruise I just used a little felt type bag that I grabbed for 1.00 at Target and the Diser's would leave little surprises in that. We also did a magnet exchange and that was cool to get a new/different one each night.

[lcsmom]

Looks like I need to get a fish extender! Maybe DD and I will do a sewing project. What trinkets can a Texan DVCer bring?

DH wants to do the 2:30 tour of the ship on departure day. (It was pouring rain last year and took an extra hour to get to Port Canaveral, so we missed it.) How would a meet work? Have never done one, even though I've been on the DIS since 2001.

DD is happy that the Navigators show that the Teens aren't doing anything until 10:30 on the first day at Castaway Cay. She will be up and moving for the "Wild Side" on the second stop there.

Love AKL. Our main DVC home is BCV, but we added points at SSR before it opened. Would have waited if I'd known about AKV. Love to watch the savanahs.

[princessdaisy]

Looks like I need to get a fish extender! Maybe DD and I will do a sewing project. What trinkets can a Texan DVCer bring?

DH wants to do the 2:30 tour of the ship on departure day. (It was pouring rain last year and took an extra hour to get to Port Canaveral, so we missed it.) How would a meet work? Have never done one, even though I've been on the DIS since 2001.

DD is happy that the Navigators show that the Teens aren't doing anything until 10:30 on the first day at Castaway Cay. She will be up and moving for the "Wild Side" on the second stop there.

Love AKL. Our main DVC home is BCV, but we added points at SSR before it opened. Would have waited if I'd known about AKV. Love to watch the savanahs.

I want my DD to try that excursion but she is shy and plans on hanging out with us as last time she didn't like the Stack/Loft because the teens seemed older and my DD is still little girlish/shy and not into boys yet. Most of her friends are 14 & 15 yr olds.

I was hoping that she would be able to e-mail some other Dis friends on our cruise thread so that she will know a friend on the ship.

Does anyone have excurions set up for Nassau? I am thinking one of the Catamaran or Black Beard excursions::yes::

[jlawall]

Ok, I guess just getting a special pouch for the fish extender might be cheaper! We need to start a list of everyone's room # who will be participating in the fish extender. So, we'll bring a memento from our hometown's to share with each other in our fish extenders......

If we want to schedule a meet, what do you think would be the best time and place to meet?

[lcsmom]

My DD was 13 and 3 months last summer and couldn't wait to be with the teenagers. Of course, she has also complained that we never did a cruise when she was younger and now she's too old for the clubs - "and they do fun stuff".:rolleyes: Keep talking to your DD, my impression of "the wild side" was it required more stamina than rowdiness. BTYW, my DD's much more into sports than boys. In her opinion, most boys are useless or silly. Her Dad approves. The Loft was OK when they had specific activities, she didn't just hang out there. Once she's through with finals, I'll get her to talk to your DD.

We're in cabin 7626. If everyone wants to meet before the boat drill we can manage, or on deck 10 during sailaway, or on castaway cay. We can meet!

[princessdaisy]

My DD was 13 and 3 months last summer and couldn't wait to be with the teenagers. Of course, she has also complained that we never did a cruise when she was younger and now she's too old for the clubs - "and they do fun stuff".:rolleyes: Keep talking to your DD, my impression of "the wild side" was it required more stamina than rowdiness. BTYW, my DD's much more into sports than boys. In her opinion, most boys are useless or silly. Her Dad approves. The Loft was OK when they had specific activities, she didn't just hang out there. Once she's through with finals, I'll get her to talk to your DD.

We're in cabin 7626. If everyone wants to meet before the boat drill we can manage, or on deck 10 during sailaway, or on castaway cay. We can meet!

That sounds like me DD, too...she liked the Loft when they had activities otherwise she said some of the teens were "hooking up" and that made her fell uncomfortable. She did enjoy the games and smoothie meets but she also wishes she was younger and could go to the Ocean Lab as they do "fun stuff". My DD is a late bloomer when it comes to typical 16 yr olds but that is fine with me::yes::

-Steph

[princessdaisy]

Ok, I guess just getting a special pouch for the fish extender might be cheaper! We need to start a list of everyone's room # who will be participating in the fish extender. So, we'll bring a memento from our hometown's to share with each other in our fish extenders......

If we want to schedule a meet, what do you think would be the best time and place to meet?

Maybe before the sail away party? or sometime before early dinner?

I am in for the fish extender/secret Mickey. How many others would like to participate? So far we have:

Dahly
PrincessDaisy
Jlawall

[lcsmom]

We're in for the fish extender.

How about meeting before the sail away party. Or before early dinner. Either works. party:

[princessdaisy]

We're in for the fish extender.

How about meeting before the sail away party. Or before early dinner. Either works. party:

Great!! so far we have:

Dahly
Jlawall
Icsmom
PrincessDaisy

Anyone else?? this will be fun!!

:jumping1:

[princessdaisy]

Wahooo!! just found out that my early seating request came through...I enjoy having dinner then going to the show and not vice versa with late seating.

We will be in arriving a few days early so we can get used to the 3 hour time difference. I just love the long flight from San Diego to Florida..NOT!!:rotfl2: :faint: :eek:

[jlawall]

Ok, sailaway is usually at 5pm and the drill is at 4pm........where and when??:confused3

[princessdaisy]

Ok, sailaway is usually at 5pm and the drill is at 4pm........where and when??:confused3


Hmmmm, what about deck 3, Promenade Lounge at 3pm? we can do a quick meet then go get ready for the 4pm drill? :idea:

[princessdaisy]

Happy Monday!:surfweb:

[princessdaisy]

Bumping up to see if any more cruisers are joining us:thumbsup2

[lcsmom]

I'm back. 3:00 before the drill sounds fine.

Now to get through the last week of school.

[jcarlson]

Hello All,

My family and I will be cruising on July 27th with you all. I am a first timer and just booked our trip on Monday(yesterday). Does any expierenced cruiser have tips that will make our first cruise even more awesome or sites/threads I should visit. Also my DD will celebrate her birthday on the 30th is there anything sepcial they do? Thanks for all who help.

Jennifer

[princessdaisy]

Hello All,

My family and I will be cruising on July 27th with you all. I am a first timer and just booked our trip on Monday(yesterday). Does any expierenced cruiser have tips that will make our first cruise even more awesome or sites/threads I should visit. Also my DD will celebrate her birthday on the 30th is there anything sepcial they do? Thanks for all who help.

Jennifer

:welcome: Glad to see more fellow cruisers aboard! Your going to love the Wonder, she's a beautiful ship and there are so many fun activities to do. Your servers will present your DD with a birthday cake and DCL birthday button in the dining room (make sure you let DCL know your celebrating).

The DIS has a ton of information for first timers and if you google Disney Cruise information you will get alot of other threads w/info.

www.******************* is a great site that has pictures of the staterooms, personal navigators and a ton of great information.

Hope this helps!

-Steph

[princessdaisy]

oops, forgot we can't post websites but if you go to w w w disneycruiser dot info

Hope that works.

[jcarlson]

Thanks so much I will check that site out. I have been on these boards all morning absorbing all the info I can. We are so excited and can't wait to expierence everything. Do you happen to know if we need to set up the birthday thing prior to arriving or just when we get there.

Thanks again for the info!!!!!

[princessdaisy]

Thanks so much I will check that site out. I have been on these boards all morning absorbing all the info I can. We are so excited and can't wait to expierence everything. Do you happen to know if we need to set up the birthday thing prior to arriving or just when we get there.

Thanks again for the info!!!!!

Jennifer, I would call DCL just to be sure they have her birthday listed on your reservation and then once on the ship, I would also mention it to your serving team::yes:: DCL also has birthday decorations & cake for your stateroom that you can order online at the DCL website...just another idea.

Having a birthday on DCL is wonderful. My DD, turned 13 on Castaway Cay 3 years ago (lucky duck - great way to remember a 13th b-day);)

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

-Steph

[jlawall]

Welcome, you will be addicted like the rest of us before you know it!:thumbsup2 So, we're meeting before the drill at 3pm where?

[princessdaisy]

Welcome, you will be addicted like the rest of us before you know it!:thumbsup2 So, we're meeting before the drill at 3pm where?


How about deck 3, Promenade lounge?:yay:

[jlawall]

How about deck 3, Promenade lounge?:yay:

Ok,.......deck 3, promenade lounge at 3pm.........DISmeet CCx2!!!:cool1:

[princessdaisy]

Going shopping today for some "cruise" clothes today:woohoo: I need a new swimsuit for the double dip on CC:banana:

Maybe a different suit for each CC stop:rolleyes1 :hyper:

[jlawall]

Going shopping today for some "cruise" clothes today:woohoo: I need a new swimsuit for the double dip on CC:banana:

Maybe a different suit for each CC stop:rolleyes1 :hyper:

Maybe a coverup x2, but I'm avoiding the swimsuit issue!:confused3

[carolmb]

Hello All,

My family and I will be cruising on July 27th with you all. I am a first timer and just booked our trip on Monday(yesterday). Does any expierenced cruiser have tips that will make our first cruise even more awesome or sites/threads I should visit. Also my DD will celebrate her birthday on the 30th is there anything sepcial they do? Thanks for all who help.

Jennifer

Hi Jennifer,
Welcome aboard. My DS will be celebrating his 10th birthday on the 30th. My DD is jealous. Her birthday is in May and we can't do any fun vacations then because of school.

[princessdaisy]

Hi Jennifer,
Welcome aboard. My DS will be celebrating his 10th birthday on the 30th. My DD is jealous. Her birthday is in May and we can't do any fun vacations then because of school.

Carol, maybe you can celebrate a late birthday for her on the Wonder. You can have DCL have a cake & button for her on a different day then your son. Just a thought:)

We celebrated my sister's early birthday on our last Feb. cruise (her bithday is April 1st) and the dineing team was fine with it...was a nice time.

-Steph

[jcarlson]

How cool is that, celebrating on the same day. She will be nine, not sure I mentioned that, just a year difference between the two. Have you guys made any special plans other then notifing the cruise? We are from Texas too another thing in common:banana:

For the rest of everyone. How much does it cost for Palo?

Jennifer

[princessdaisy]

Palo is 15.00 a person but is soooo worth it:) My DH & I are having dinner there but skipping brunch this time around.

Where in Texas are you from? we almost moved to Austin but my husband didn't end up getting the work transfer. We even went house hunting and I was so floored at what we could have bought in Texas versus here in San Diego.:faint:

[jcarlson]

We are Rockwall County which is about 20 min outside Dallas, Tx. Thanks for the info on Palo, I will have to see if I can get us booked.

[princessdaisy]

We are Rockwall County which is about 20 min outside Dallas, Tx. Thanks for the info on Palo, I will have to see if I can get us booked.

There seemed to still be quite a few more opening for Palo dinner on DCL website. They also seem to save reservations for when you board the ship...go straight to Diversions to snag a ressie. I would also recommend the brunch, if you have time. It is so great!!

[jcarlson]

I want to thank you guys for the great input you have given me so far. I do have a few question that I haven't thought about asking until now and probably a few others will come at a later time.

1. What are the included drink options on board i.e. tea, water, any soft drinks, etc.?

2. How does gratuity/tipping work?

3. How long does it take to get your packet from the cruise ship and what is included. We just booked last Monday?

4. Attire for dinner, what to wear and not to wear?

I think that is it for now. Thanks in advance for your answers

Looking forward to cruising,
Jennifer:yay:

[princessdaisy]

I want to thank you guys for the great input you have given me so far. I do have a few question that I haven't thought about asking until now and probably a few others will come at a later time.

1. What are the included drink options on board i.e. tea, water, any soft drinks, etc.? there is a 24 hour self-serve drink station on top deck next to Mickey pool -includes all Coca-Cola brand soft drinks, tea, milk, coffee...also soft drinks in dining room are also "free" only charge for soft drinks is at the bar or from room service. There are also all kinds of juices at breakfast

2. How does gratuity/tipping work? you can go to w w w disney cruiser dot com for a gratuity guide :D
3. How long does it take to get your packet from the cruise ship and what is included. We just booked last Monday? Usually about two to three weeks before cruise...not too much included in it now and days

4. Attire for dinner, what to wear and not to wear?The 3/4 day cruises are MUCH more casual then 7 day cruises. Nice shirt, summer dress, capri's, blouse, etc. Only Palo is a little more "dressy" .

I think that is it for now. Thanks in advance for your answers

Looking forward to cruising,
Jennifer:yay:

Hope this helps, Jennifer!! great questions! one more tip would be to bring a pilow case, photo matt, canvas bag, for the characters to sign. You can leave it at Guest Services and they will deliver it to you stateroom on the last night...this is free and a great free keepsake:) I have some cute 5X7 photo matts with Mickey and characters signatures from my last cruise.

[princessdaisy]

:cool1: Getting closer to cruising time:cool1:

[jlawall]

Yes, one week til school's out and then cruise prep!!!:moped:

[princessdaisy]

Yes, one week til school's out and then cruise prep!!!:moped:

Yay!! My DD is all done with finals and my DS will graduate from Kinder on Thursday!! I am so excited to have the kids home...hmmm, ask we after a few weeks if I still feel the same way;) :faint: :rotfl:

[Dahly]

School was out last Thursday here in Houston. DS has football camp this week, church camp (sleepaway) next week, two weeks at home, another week of football camp, and then he will be in Floriday with My Family for two weeks prior to the cruise! have to keep him busy! :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

I have my stash of "cruise" goodies in an empty dresser drawer..it is starting to overflow!

For those of you interested in participating in Fish Extenders... I don't mind collecting names and room numbers, if you would like to PM me, I can consolidate into one list and then send back out - I can post it here or via PM if you don't want it out here in the public space. You guys let me know.

Have a happy week.

Leslie

[princessdaisy]

School was out last Thursday here in Houston. DS has football camp this week, church camp (sleepaway) next week, two weeks at home, another week of football camp, and then he will be in Floriday with My Family for two weeks prior to the cruise! have to keep him busy! :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

I have my stash of "cruise" goodies in an empty dresser drawer..it is starting to overflow!

For those of you interested in participating in Fish Extenders... I don't mind collecting names and room numbers, if you would like to PM me, I can consolidate into one list and then send back out - I can post it here or via PM if you don't want it out here in the public space. You guys let me know.

Have a happy week.

Leslie

That would be great! thank you, Leslie. I will pm you my information.

I gotta get my "cruise goodies" ready too:)

[princessdaisy]

Kids are offically off and it's summer time for us here in San Diego:cool1: this cruise is coming up fast!!!:yay:

[jlawall]

Kids are offically off and it's summer time for us here in San Diego:cool1: this cruise is coming up fast!!!:yay:

I wish.....two more days here..........

I'll look up my room number hopefully this weekend!:thumbsup2

[princessdaisy]

I wish.....two more days here..........

I'll look up my room number hopefully this weekend!:thumbsup2

:thumbsup2 :wizard:

[princessdaisy]

Found some great pirate stuff for our Secret Mickey exchange:cool1: This is gonna be fun!!!

[princessdaisy]

Anyone else joining us for this Double Dip cruise:beach: ::yes::

[princessdaisy]

Cruise is getting closer:moped: Yay!!!

[jlawall]

Almost a month to go.........:cool1:

[princessdaisy]

Can't wait to have my first :mickeybar ::yes::

[princessdaisy]

Castaway Cay members: Did you receive your DCL Puzzle? it has Captain Mickey, Donald, Goofy and the Wonder/Magic ship. We received it in the mail yesterday and my ds, 6, put it together with help from dad.:thumbsup2

It is so cool!!! I will try and post a picture.

Thanks DCL for my free puzzle!

[princessdaisy]

Is anyone staying at Port Canaveral area the night before cruise? I just got my family booked at Country Inn and Suites. We plan on visiting the Kennedy Space Center before the cruise.

[princessdaisy]

:wizard:

[jlawall]

Is anyone staying at Port Canaveral area the night before cruise? I just got my family booked at Country Inn and Suites. We plan on visiting the Kennedy Space Center before the cruise.

We'll be at USF for a few days............:banana:

[princessdaisy]

We'll be at USF for a few days............:banana:

USF sounds awesome:thumbsup2

[princessdaisy]

What are your plans for Nassau? We were going to do Blackbeard island excursion through DCL but are now just thinking of exploring the "Dig" in Atlantis.

Has anyone done the "Dig" on their own and not through Disney? wondering how much the cost is for adult & child.

-Steph

[jlawall]

What are your plans for Nassau? We were going to do Blackbeard island excursion through DCL but are now just thinking of exploring the "Dig" in Atlantis.

Has anyone done the "Dig" on their own and not through Disney? wondering how much the cost is for adult & child.

-Steph

I have made no plans for any excursions which is unusual for me. We've been and stayed at the Atlantis Resort a few years back. It is amazing and very large. I just am not sure if I want to pay what it costs to use the resort for a day. We've also done the dolphins in Nassau which is fun. On different trips there, we've shopped the straw market and also snorkeled. Some say to stay on the ship and enjoy the peace that day. I've been reading recent trip reports to help me decide.:confused3

[princessdaisy]

I have made no plans for any excursions which is unusual for me. We've been and stayed at the Atlantis Resort a few years back. It is amazing and very large. I just am not sure if I want to pay what it costs to use the resort for a day. We've also done the dolphins in Nassau which is fun. On different trips there, we've shopped the straw market and also snorkeled. Some say to stay on the ship and enjoy the peace that day. I've been reading recent trip reports to help me decide.:confused3

JoAnn, do you think the Dig is worth the price? I did a search on the price and I think it's about 29.00 for adult. We have done Atlantis years ago but just went through casino and we have stayed on the ship a few other times. My kids are older now and thought they might enjoy the Dig.

I am undecided:confused:

[jlawall]

JoAnn, do you think the Dig is worth the price? I did a search on the price and I think it's about 29.00 for adult. We have done Atlantis years ago but just went through casino and we have stayed on the ship a few other times. My kids are older now and thought they might enjoy the Dig.

I am undecided:confused:

Honestly, I'm not sure what the dig is, is it the underground aquarium area? I had toured the entire grounds a few years back but I think they have continued to upgrade it. The grounds are great and I know the water park area is great for kids, so if that's what it is, it's definitely worth it.

[princessdaisy]

Honestly, I'm not sure what the dig is, is it the underground aquarium area? I had toured the entire grounds a few years back but I think they have continued to upgrade it. The grounds are great and I know the water park area is great for kids, so if that's what it is, it's definitely worth it.

Yes, the underground aquarium area...sorry, I should have been more clear. I don't want to do the pools and slides. Just wanted to see the aquarium and head back to the ship to hang out & eat:)

ps. Hey, I just got a ring on my doorbell and the UPS man handed me my cruise documents:banana: :banana: Wahoo!! cruise is getting closer!!

[Dahly]

we also have not planned anything for nassau..we went a few years back and did a dolphin swim. atlantis looks cool, just not sure i want to spend the $ on what it cost for the day. this trip it is just my son and I so we may just hang out on the ship.

someone asked about pre-cruise stay...we are staying at the Residence Inn saturday night. marriott rewards points paying for that room!

Less than a month!! Whoo-hoo!

See ya soon!

Leslie

[jlawall]

Yes, the underground aquarium area...sorry, I should have been more clear. I don't want to do the pools and slides. Just wanted to see the aquarium and head back to the ship to hang out & eat:)

ps. Hey, I just got a ring on my doorbell and the UPS man handed me my cruise documents:banana: :banana: Wahoo!! cruise is getting closer!!

I was wondering about that......so they should be here this week!:banana:

[princessdaisy]

I was wondering about that......so they should be here this week!:banana:

Yes, they should be coming soon! I booked with DU and this is the first time I have gotten them this early...usually, the documents arrived a few weeks before. I was thinking maybe next monday.

Keep an eye out for the mail guy;) :banana: :banana:

[princessdaisy]

So just 3 weeks away til our cruise and wanted to just touch bases on who would like to participate in our Fish Extender exchange thingy:) I have some really cute Disney magnets to share too...

Is anyone making door signs for their doors? I will be working on a few designs this weekend. It is fun to decorate the stateroom door and helps the kids find our room.

Can't believe this cruise will be here before we know it:woohoo: :woohoo:

[princessdaisy]

Happy 4th of July!!!!

[princessdaisy]

Whoa, I almost forgot to buy my trip insurance! I thought I had purchased it but I got it mixed up with my last cruise.

So anyway, I am now insured;) :cool1:

[princessdaisy]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j314/rileyandnick/riley.jpg

My little guy, Riley, on our Christmas/December cruise.

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Me and the kids on our Christmas/December DCL

It was sooo much fun!!

[jcarlson]

Cute Pics!!! You guys look so happy!

Did you get seperate insurance other then disney's? Have you ever had to use it before?

Getting excited 20 days tomorrow!!!

Hope you had a great 4th!

Jennifer

[princessdaisy]

Cute Pics!!! You guys look so happy!

Did you get seperate insurance other then disney's? Have you ever had to use it before?

Getting excited 20 days tomorrow!!!

Hope you had a great 4th!

Jennifer

Thanks, Jennifer! we are always happy to get on the Disney ship:)

Yes, I always get our cruise ins. thru insuremytrip.com :thumbsup2 I only get insurance for cruises but have not had to use it...but I know quite a few people who have had to use it on a cruise.

I didn't get trip insurance for my Hawaii trip on spring break and boy I should have:eek: We boarded our plane and they had to cancel the flight and were not able to get us on another plane untill the next day:scared1: good thing it wasn't a cruise or we might have missed the ship.

Thanks, we had a great 4th over here in San Diego...watched the fireworks over by the beach:hug:

Look forward to meeting everyone on July 27th:yay:

[princessdaisy]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j314/rileyandnick/arialshotfromdeck10.jpg

Ready to see this TWICE??? Wahoo!!:cool1:

[jlawall]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j314/rileyandnick/arialshotfromdeck10.jpg

Ready to see this TWICE??? Wahoo!!:cool1:

Wow, I can't wait........two weeks and a little bit more..........

I don't think I'm going to do the fish extender. I'm thinking we won't have time. Do you remember where or when we said we were meeting?

[jcarlson]

I was wondering if anyone is familiar with Nassau and Atlantis? I am getting a little worried looking at the boards and see that is has rained on the day the ship is in Nassau and looking at the Forecast it looks like it will do the same this week. We rented a room at Comfort Inn in hopes to use Atlantis. I don't want to waste money if we won't get to use waterpark due to weather. Do they close atlantis when raining. Is it like Florida and rains in spurts? Any help would be appreciated, if I am going to cancel room I need to do it by next Monday.

[princessdaisy]

I was wondering if anyone is familiar with Nassau and Atlantis? I am getting a little worried looking at the boards and see that is has rained on the day the ship is in Nassau and looking at the Forecast it looks like it will do the same this week. We rented a room at Comfort Inn in hopes to use Atlantis. I don't want to waste money if we won't get to use waterpark due to weather. Do they close atlantis when raining. Is it like Florida and rains in spurts? Any help would be appreciated, if I am going to cancel room I need to do it by next Monday.


I am wondering the same thing. We had an excursion for Black Beard beach but I canceled it and figured I would play it by ear...if it rains then we plan on just doing the Dig/aquarium at Atlantis.

Hopefully, it will be like Fl and just rain in spurts.:flower3:

[jlawall]

I think it's alot like Fl but I guess we need to see if any more tropical storms are in the future!:confused3

[princessdaisy]

I think it's alot like Fl but I guess we need to see if any more tropical storms are in the future!:confused3

Did you decide to keep the rooms? it should be fun to do all the slides and stuff:thumbsup2

[jlawall]

Did you decide to keep the rooms? it should be fun to do all the slides and stuff:thumbsup2
No, I never booked any excursions or rooms for this trip.

[jcarlson]

I am still contemplating the room???? Another thing I just realized is my 5 year old is not tall enough for the slides. Which is said to hear, she is my daredevil. I have to make my decision soon to cancel for full refund:confused:

[princessdaisy]

I am still contemplating the room???? Another thing I just realized is my 5 year old is not tall enough for the slides. Which is said to hear, she is my daredevil. I have to make my decision soon to cancel for full refund:confused:

Ooops, sorry, I had a mix up about who reserved rooms. I am sorry to hear about the slide restrictions. Is it all the slides that your 5 yr old is not tall enough for? or just those big huge slides? the water park area looks great.

Is anyone making door signs for their staterooms? I just finished up a few and someone on the Dis boards is making name signs for my kids:lovestruc

Getting excited as we leave on the 24th!! and heading out to Cocoa beach for few days before and AKL for 4 days after...my fav. resort:thumbsup2

Are we still up for a Dis meet on the cruise?

-Steph

[jlawall]

Ooops, sorry, I had a mix up about who reserved rooms. I am sorry to hear about the slide restrictions. Is it all the slides that your 5 yr old is not tall enough for? or just those big huge slides? the water park area looks great.

Is anyone making door signs for their staterooms? I just finished up a few and someone on the Dis boards is making name signs for my kids:lovestruc

Getting excited as we leave on the 24th!! and heading out to Cocoa beach for few days before and AKL for 4 days after...my fav. resort:thumbsup2

Are we still up for a Dis meet on the cruise?

-Steph

Yes! .....to the DISmeet.....we plan to get there early and hopefully be at the Adult pool once we're packed in.......what's everyone else's plan for the first day?:goodvibes

[princessdaisy]

Yay, we leave in four days! staying in Cocoa Beach and hope to get used to the three hour time change before we set sail:)

Not looking forward to our long flight from San Diego to Orlando but will be worth it.

Anyone packing yet? how do you think the weather will be? I hope for no for sail away party and Pirate night:worship:

Ooops, mean to say No rain for sail away party & Pirate night :D

[jlawall]

:goodvibes :goodvibes Yay, we leave in four days! staying in Cocoa Beach and hope to get used to the three hour time change before we set sail:)

Not looking forward to our long flight from San Diego to Orlando but will be worth it.

Anyone packing yet? how do you think the weather will be? I hope for no for sail away party and Pirate night:worship:

Meet us at the adult pool.....................at 3pm:goodvibes

[princessdaisy]

:goodvibes :goodvibes

Meet us at the adult pool.....................at 3pm:goodvibes

:thumbsup2

[jlawall]

:goodvibes :goodvibes

Meet us at the adult pool.....................at 3pm:goodvibes

Who else will be there, I realize it's a short trip, but it might be fun to see a few familiar faces!!:goodvibes Looking forward to meeting you Princess Daisy!;) :lmao: :cool1: :banana:

[princessdaisy]

Hope to see everyone on the ship! we only have three more days til we leave for Florida:cool1:

I plan on heading up to Parrot Cay for lunch and then over to pool for swimming (unless it rains :confused: ).

Joanne: I'll be lady walking around the adult pool, holding a pina colada and saying "Hello, Joanne??" LOL;)

[princessdaisy]

Have a safe trip everyone!!

[jlawall]

Have a safe trip everyone!!

Almost.........when's everyone leaving??:cool1:

[jcarlson]

Same to you all! Here's to a safe journey of "Wonder"ment. Hope everyone has a great time!

[princessdaisy]

Looking at the weather forecasts...looks like we are gonna have a wet vacation. I hope it clears up for Castaway Cay!!!:confused:

[jcarlson]

Are there Irons, Hair Dryers, other normal hotel room supplies in our state rooms?

Please Please no rain!!!! Everyone stop doing your rain dance now :cool1:

Jennifer

[princessdaisy]

Wow, we just got back home! Hope everyone had a great time!! we had such beautiful weather:thumbsup2 WDW afterwards was alot of fun too!!