New Year Eve on the Wonder (With a Service Dog)

[Paragd911]

This was are 3rd cruise on the Wonder(and best by FAR). It was Joy (DW), Shadow (D Dog) & myself this time.

A little bit about myself. I'm a disabled veteran, I have a service dog named Shadow. This was Shadows 3rd time on the ship. The most asked question is, "Were does he potty". Here's a photo we took the first time.
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/SHPotty-1.jpg

This time when we got into are stateroom, Shadow needed to "potty". He knew where to go on the veranda. The kiddie pool was there but there was no grass in the pool. Shadow looked at the pool for a min, then me to say,"Where is the Green stuff". I got on the phone quickly to get the grass. When I was on the phone the "grass" got here in a box. The worker said the shipment of sod was late.

After the life boat drill, we went to the sail away party. After that we saw the "Golden Mickeys" http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/DSC00989.jpg

It was New Year Eve, for dinner it was "formal night". Most of the people were in Fancy gowns and suits. I felt under dressed. :) They had a special menu(that we took). At dinner they gave us hats & tiaras to wear.
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At 11 the party started. About 11:45 we got a free glass (or 2) of Champagne. The young ones got grape juice in the same glasses. They had the count down then the Balloon drop in the Atrium. Looked like New York City lol. Donald was dressed as "Baby New Year" & Goofy was "Old Man Time"
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I will write more later. I need to start my day!

[Im_A_Princess]

Thanks for sharing and I look forward to more.
I have never been on a DCL New Year cruise.
What fun~!

[scottishwee35]

Hello

I remember you as Shadow too

I still waiting for Hearing for the Dog as had been awaiting over 2 years now...

Glad to hear that you both had a good times on New Year...

Scottishwee35

[ChocoKat]

Ooh! That's a new thing I learned today, now I won't be wondering where service dogs go potty in ships... I wonder if people will believe me when I just tell them: "Oh a plastic kiddie pool with some grass in it" :rotfl2:

Awesome trip report, can't wait to read more!

[Tink rules]

Great start!!! Can't wait to hear more!!! :goodvibes

[BethA]

can't wait to read the rest!

[Disneygrl36]

Very interesting & something you don't see every day on a cruise ship.
I love Shadow's little shoes.

[Paragd911]

Well we woke up about 10 am. (we stayed up till 2am) Did i tell you we left the kids home on this trip? The kids were mad. :mad: :mad: They will get over it, we are going on the Wonder for Spring Break in March. (They don't know yet.)

It was are sea day. It was chilly (73) & windy. Joy had a manicure & pedicure at the Spa in the afternoon. The manicurist was scared to death of Shadow. (Shadow is a lover) oh well...When we payed for manicure & pedicure, I noticed a sign for Massage, Facial, Champagne, Chocolate &the Forest Rain room $125. I said "Joy you should do that". The Spa worker said" We can do that for couples too". Long story cut short i was "talked into it". We set it up for the next day. The was Show was Toy Story. I was just "OK" I loved Hercules wished it was still there.

We ate dinner at Tritons

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[scottishwee35]

Poor kids but you both need a break...

Lovely photo...

That will be great kids will be back on the Cruise...

Scottishwee35

[BethA]

I missed the Hercules show too. Toy Story almost put me to sleep!

Really nice photo of you two.

[Tink rules]

That's a great pic they did for new years...

did Shadow like his massage???

[jenseib]

How fun. I never thought about the dog going potty. But interesting to know now. LOL! :lmao:

[Paragd911]

After dinner it was 70's night ...I'm a child of the 80s but we had a good time.. We closed the club down @ 2...(remember we left the kids in Nashville.) Shadow was tried ...ZZZZZ
We had towel art when we got to are room.. a white shadow??
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[Paragd911]

3rd day Nassau

We got up we went to the straw market. We were looking for local art. My wife came home with 2 pocket books.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/DSC00944.jpg

After lunch we headed to the Spa. This was for my "Massage, Facial" and my last lol It was nice but :) on the way back to are room we ran into Jack.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/100_06241.jpg
My red was still red from the Facial....She said "i look 5 years younger"

[LV Disney Fan(atic)]

Great report and pictures. And you have answered one of those questions I always wanted to know but was afraid to ask! :goodvibes

[MollyMcDaniel]

What are your March cruise dates? Shadow is beautiful!!!:wave2:

[Paragd911]

What are your March cruise dates? Shadow is beautiful!!!:wave2:

march 15 -19

[Paragd911]

That night was pirate night Shadow felt like dressing up to

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/DSC01011.jpg


after the party came back to the room to play with on of his FE gifts

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this was are turn down service on 3 day...

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[MollyMcDaniel]

Darn, you'll be leaving the day we are embarking. I would love to bring Shadow some homemade dog biscuits.:dog:

[Paragd911]

Darn, you'll be leaving the day we are embarking. I would love to bring Shadow some homemade dog biscuits.:dog:

well darn .. thank you!

[Paragd911]

:)

[Paragd911]

Are sign on the door

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[Tink rules]

I love it!!! I love Shadow's Mickey ears... :goodvibes

[Paragd911]

I love it!!! I love Shadow's Mickey ears... :goodvibes

He has some ears !!!

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/DSC00963.jpg

[Tink rules]

& a buddy on the cruise too!!! :thumbsup2

[smeecanada]

He has some ears !!!


Too cute :)

[ChocoKat]

OMG the ears!!!
SOOOO Cute!!!

I know you are not suppossed to disturb service animals while they work, so I'd have to summon all of my will power to stop myself from running over to Shadow and scratch behind his real ears and pet him when he is wearing those adorable mickey ears. Too cute!

[Paragd911]

OMG the ears!!!
SOOOO Cute!!!

I know you are not suppossed to disturb service animals while they work, so I'd have to summon all of my will power to stop myself from running over to Shadow and scratch behind his real ears and pet him when he is wearing those adorable mickey ears. Too cute!

ty but i will love him for you!

[Paragd911]

:happytv:

[frdeb1999]

The ears are adorable!!! :)

[camarks1234]

shadow is so adorable!!! I love the ears!

[disneynewman]

Mark, thanks so much for posting the "potty picture" we have been thinking about cruising but DS has a SD, this makes me feel better. What cat room did you have? That balcony looks bigger than I would expect, or are all the balconies the same size?

[alwayslisad]

Mark, thanks so much for posting the "potty picture" we have been thinking about cruising but DS has a SD, this makes me feel better. What cat room did you have? That balcony looks bigger than I would expect, or are all the balconies the same size?


Oh my gosh - I just sent you a PM on this :wave2:

Hope your trip to WDW in October is amazing - post pics after

[disneynewman]

I know, thanks. I had to come right home and look for this.:thumbsup2

Glad DD is okay!

[Bride-to-be]

Shadow looks like so much fun! I love the pic of him and pluto!

[Paragd911]

Mark, thanks so much for posting the "potty picture" we have been thinking about cruising but DS has a SD, this makes me feel better. What cat room did you have? That balcony looks bigger than I would expect, or are all the balconies the same size?


I have been on deck 6 & 7. I liked cat 6 more. if you have 4 ppl you need a cat 5 for the balcony. I love the room Wheelchair on deck 6. My dog didnt have any problem with his "potty" I really like the way Disney does accessabilt.

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[Tink rules]

I see Shadow has his little booties on... that deck can get HOT!!!

[Paragd911]

when the temp is over 80, i put his shoes on.

[Paragd911]

p

[Tink rules]

Woof???

[Paragd911]

lol ..woof...

[BethA]

how was the spring break cruise?

[Tink rules]

& are you doing a TR????? :goodvibes

[Paragd911]

how was the spring break cruise?


Hi it was great! we saw a Space Shuttle launch 20 miles out to sea!
And i was WDW last month too!

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WDW (it was Star wars weekend)

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[jenseib]

awesome pics!

[Tink rules]

I love Shadow and Pluto together!!! Such good buddies!!! :thumbsup2

Would love to have more pics if that's not asking too much... :flower3:

[Paragd911]

this is from the spring Cruise..

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/100_0702.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/100_0710.jpg

Space Shuttle launch

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last one ...I DID IT!!!

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/100_0775.jpg

[LindaBabe]

OH, that is GREAT! You DID IT!

[Tink rules]

Way to go on the parasailing...That's something that I can't get myself to even considder!!! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

How did it feel up there????

[Paragd911]

Way to go on the parasailing...That's something that I can't get myself to even considder!!! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

How did it feel up there????

it was quiet.... they had to "carry" me on the the boat to parasail..

[Disneykidsdad]

So I'll assume when the dog pooped in the pool, you bagged it. What did you do with in then? Did Disney give you a can to throw it in or did the cabin steward take care of it?

[Paragd911]

So I'll assume when the dog pooped in the pool, you bagged it. What did you do with in then? Did Disney give you a can to throw it in or did the cabin steward take care of it?

yes i did bag it, the cabin steward take care of it. Are you thinking about going on a Cruise?

Mark

[scottishwee35]

this is from the spring Cruise..

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/100_0702.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/100_0710.jpg

Space Shuttle launch

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http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/100_0759.jpg

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http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/100_0765.jpg

last one ...I DID IT!!!

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/100_0775.jpg

wow you did it...:thumbsup2

thank for showing the beautiful photos...

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

[Disneykidsdad]

yes i did bag it, the cabin steward take care of it. Are you thinking about going on a Cruise?

Mark

July 18th...7 day Eastern Caribbean. First cruise with our daughters service dog.

[Paragd911]

July 18th...7 day Eastern Caribbean. First cruise with our daughters service dog.

if you have any questions, please ask about the dog on the ship! (I'm a Service Dog trainer too)

Mark

[Tink rules]

it was quiet.... they had to "carry" me on the the boat to parasail..

Glad to see they could help you out!!!

if you have any questions, please ask about the dog on the ship! (I'm a Service Dog trainer too)

Mark

Ok... so how do airlines take care of a service dog?

[Paragd911]

Ok... so how do airlines take care of a service dog?


He goes on bored with me. Takes my foot space.

[Tink rules]

So he's a nice fuzzy foot rest? Gotta love it... sure beats my carryon!!!

[Paragd911]

July 18th...7 day Eastern Caribbean. First cruise with our daughters service dog.

how was the Cruise? How did the Dog dog on the Ship?

[Tink rules]

We'd love to know!!!

[scottishwee35]

We'd love to know!!!

me too lol

Scottishwee35

[Tink rules]

I think you should get one to bring with you Deborah... :goodvibes

[MarcyIn Florida]

July 18th...7 day Eastern Caribbean. First cruise with our daughters service dog.

We saw your family all over the ship, and my kids loved seeing a "helper doggie" everywhere. We hope you had a great time!

[Jillpie]

We also have a black lab, named Bailey. And a yellow lab, Dixie! So seeing Shadow, oh I just wanna hug em! I've always been fascinated with service dogs, so can I ask you...what services does he provide for you? And do you allow people to come over and pet him or is that a huge distraction for him? thanks!

[davidzou]

great service dog,you should treat them well with wholesale dog supplies cauze they helped you a lot

[pillow]

My kids would go nuts if they saw a dog on our cruise. My daughter would be knocking on your door every 10 minutes wanting to pet the dog - ha! How do you keep all the kids from loving on Shadow all during the cruise - seems like it would be a big challenge!

Jodie

[Paragd911]

We also have a black lab, named Bailey. And a yellow lab, Dixie! So seeing Shadow, oh I just wanna hug em! I've always been fascinated with service dogs, so can I ask you...what services does he provide for you? And do you allow people to come over and pet him or is that a huge distraction for him? thanks!


Shadow pulls me in my manl chair, picks things up that I drop, open & close doors...

yes its huge distraction for him to be petted on the job.. :)

[JanDave]

Hi Mark: Great report and pics! Looking forward to meeting you, your wife, and Shadow on the Magic.

Jan

[Lucille1963]

I loved reading your TR! We're looking forward to meeting you in January!

[lucas]

Great report and pics. Looks like you had a blast! Shadow is a doll! :)

[Paragd911]

I loved reading your TR! We're looking forward to meeting you in January!

Me too!

[Purplejewel]

I looked at your trip report the other day and went back in today because I just had to see those adorable pictures of Shadow again and now I can't see any of the pictures. Is it just my computer acting up or did you remove all the pictures of Shadow? By the way, it sounds like you had a great time. Thanks!

[jenseib]

They are there for me

[Purplejewel]

It must be my computer - I will try rebooting it and seeing if that corrects the problem. Thank You for letting me know that the pics are still there :flower3:

[Paragd911]

I looked at your trip report the other day and went back in today because I just had to see those adorable pictures of Shadow again and now I can't see any of the pictures. Is it just my computer acting up or did you remove all the pictures of Shadow? By the way, it sounds like you had a great time. Thanks!

its still here:yay::yay:

[Paragd911]

;)

[Tink rules]

Ok... so what are you up to???:rolleyes1

[Paragd911]

Ok... so what are you up to???:rolleyes1

planing a few new cruises!!!!
Mark

[Tink rules]

Make sure you keep us up to date on the Adventures of Shadow!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[K8T]

Hi

I have just found this thread and very interesting. I am a dog trainer and worked for Hearing Dogs in the UK for many many years until recently. I do cruise a lot and have been in discussions with them about access for dogs on UK cruise lines, as most of the trainers have little experience of cruising.

Some problems obviously arise, toileting being the main one, although our dogs are trained to toilet on command, it was interesting to see your tub with the grass - has got me thinking a bit really.

A meeting has taken place with one of the large cruise companies strangely enough by coincidence, I got chatting to one of the senior managers about my job when I was on holiday with this company and she was picking my brains about the implications of assistance dogs on a ship on an informal basis. Wish I had seen your photos then!.

Very interesting to see and the boots thing - we hadn't even thought about that!!!!

Kate

[AC7179]

I loved reading about Shadow and about your trip.

Here's a question: Are dogs other than service animals allowed on the ship?

When we cruised, there was a young couple with a Weenie-Dog on board. I'm assuming Daushaunds are not generally used as service animals, although I am admittedly ignorant in thei regard. It was the cutest little thing, and we really enjoyed seeing his costumes on Pirate Night, etc., but I was suprised Disney allowed a dog on the cruise that was not a service animal.

[AC7179]

Answering my own question: Daschaunds can and are used as service animals!

[Paragd911]

I loved reading about Shadow and about your trip.

Here's a question: Are dogs other than service animals allowed on the ship?

When we cruised, there was a young couple with a Weenie-Dog on board. I'm assuming Daushaunds are not generally used as service animals, although I am admittedly ignorant in thei regard. It was the cutest little thing, and we really enjoyed seeing his costumes on Pirate Night, etc., but I was suprised Disney allowed a dog on the cruise that was not a service animal.

I'm a trainer of Service Dogs. I see many "types of SDs" Disney doesn't let "pet dogs" on there. When i was on my Eastern Caribbean Cruise, A little dog was on there too. When I saw it, the dog was with a different person every time i saw it. I was MAD :mad:. I called Disney to tell them about it. ...Shadow has a Pirate Night costume,

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/JackMark.jpg

Mark

[cakesnjammom]

You and Shadow ROCK! Looks like you had a ball!
We are cruising Dec 29, 2010 and will be on the boat for New Year's so I loved reading about your New Year's Trip!! Thanks

[Paragd911]

You and Shadow ROCK! Looks like you had a ball!
We are cruising Dec 29, 2010 and will be on the boat for New Year's so I loved reading about your New Year's Trip!! Thanks

Your Welcome . We had a Ball!!

[Tink rules]

you're doing the WBTA????? I'm thinking of booking that one!!! Maybe I'll get to travel with you and Shadow!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

[HappyontheLake]

Ah darn, you are getting on the Dream as we are getting off.

My oldest and youngest daughters had to be convinced that their peanut allergies were not severe enough for them to qualify for one of the specially trained service dogs that are trained just north of ushttp://www.peanutdog.com/index.html (which I think are absolutely amazing and further proof of how smart dogs are BTW). I think my oldest daughter just wanted to be able to take a dog with her 24/7.

[karentan]

we're also on the 2011 TA and i've been keeping a list of whos on the WBTA next year, and didnt put two and two together that you're on it too! i've read your TR before and shadow looks like a great dog! we both love dogs, and to be honest, the hardest thing about going away is leaving our german shepherd! gary (DH) says if he needs a walk or another cuddle, he'd be more than happy to help!

[Paragd911]

Ah darn, you are getting on the Dream as we are getting off.

My oldest and youngest daughters had to be convinced that their peanut allergies were not severe enough for them to qualify for one of the specially trained service dogs that are trained just north of ushttp://www.peanutdog.com/index.html (which I think are absolutely amazing and further proof of how smart dogs are BTW). I think my oldest daughter just wanted to be able to take a dog with her 24/7.

When are you going on the Dream? We get on the 7th on June.

[Paragd911]

we're also on the 2011 TA and i've been keeping a list of whos on the WBTA next year, and didnt put two and two together that you're on it too! i've read your TR before and shadow looks like a great dog! we both love dogs, and to be honest, the hardest thing about going away is leaving our german shepherd! gary (DH) says if he needs a walk or another cuddle, he'd be more than happy to help!

Cool !! I dont know if Shadow will on come on the WBTA with us. He is retiring Next year. (I have my new one in training. 8 months) i will post a photo ..


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[HappyontheLake]

When are you going on the Dream? We get on the 7th on June.

We actually are doing the March 13th Dream followed by 3 days at WDW (AKL Kidani). I am going to try to convince my husband that we need to book onboard, depending on what comes up for late 2012 (hoping for a great Holiday cruise -- LONG one).

I am still keeping up with the Peanut Dogs -- my youngest daughter's allergies keep getting worse so it is always something that is a possibility.

I love your new dog that you are training! I have been on many flights with service dogs and I wish my kids were that quiet!

[Paragd911]

We actually are doing the March 13th Dream followed by 3 days at WDW (AKL Kidani). I am going to try to convince my husband that we need to book onboard, depending on what comes up for late 2012 (hoping for a great Holiday cruise -- LONG one).

I am still keeping up with the Peanut Dogs -- my youngest daughter's allergies keep getting worse so it is always something that is a possibility.

I love your new dog that you are training! I have been on many flights with service dogs and I wish my kids were that quiet!

We are doing a Spring Break Eastern Caribbean Cruise on the 12 March 2011 lol I booked a 3 day on the 17 March on the Dream.. When a wheelchair room came open on the Eastern....(more days!)

[Tink rules]

So what's your new dogs name? & where will Shadow go when he is retired? :rolleyes:

[Paragd911]

So what's your new dogs name? & where will Shadow go when he is retired? :rolleyes:

the Dogs name is Bingo.

When Shadow retires, he will go back to his Puppy raiser.

[CSwan1]

Paragd911- which June 2011 5 night are you on? We are sailing June 26!

[Paragd911]

Paragd911- which June 2011 5 night are you on? We are sailing June 26!

June 7 :)

Mark

[Paragd911]

Updated photo!

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[jenseib]

awwww! He's looks so lovable!

[Paragd911]

awwww! He's looks so lovable!

Ty :)

[Paragd911]

Dream

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[scottishwee35]

Dream

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Oh beautiful photo

After 4 years waiting on the list for Hearing for the Dog... Finally, we will get Black Lab Dog, she is 16 months old and her name is Peggy and we will pick her up after the training done on 11 July... We are staying at York for 5 days then take her home...

Scottishwee35

[Tink rules]

Dream

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/paragd911/052.jpg

LOVE IT!!!

For a minute there I didn't see your pup because of the color of the sand... I thought that Pluto was your new guide dog!!!

[Tink rules]

are you going to write a TR?

[Paragd911]

are you going to write a TR?

No they have 4 TR's on that Cruise


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[iluvwdw4ever]

How cool!!! We saw you several times on the ship!! My daughter would always comment on how awesome your dog was!!

[P.Leilani]

Hey Mark,

This is Gennifer & Priya from Breezin to the Bahamas Sept 2010

Sorry to hear Shadow in retiring now and missing out on the Dream!!!! Shadow was such a good dog and very well behaved. At dinner half the time I didn't even know he was under the table.

Had a question- Priya and I will be on the Dream for her 5th birthday and New Years eve.

So here are my questions

- Granted I know you are not the weather man on God...But was the weather like. What is it typically like that time of year in the Bahamas?

- Can you enjoy CC in December (weather man?).... Boo for us we missed CC on our trip due to the weather...lol
Remi or just stick with normal rotation?

- Do they do anything special for the kids in the clubs that you know off?

-Do the clubs stay open any later on NYE?

- Are the pools open on ship in Dec?


Thanks and hope to cruise with soon again.

Oh...was the Dream a Dream???

[Paragd911]

Hey Mark,

This is Gennifer & Priya from Breezin to the Bahamas Sept 2010

Sorry to hear Shadow in retiring now and missing out on the Dream!!!! Shadow was such a good dog and very well behaved. At dinner half the time I didn't even know he was under the table.

Had a question- Priya and I will be on the Dream for her 5th birthday and New Years eve.

So here are my questions

- Granted I know you are not the weather man on God...But was the weather like. What is it typically like that time of year in the Bahamas?

- Can you enjoy CC in December (weather man?).... Boo for us we missed CC on our trip due to the weather...lol
Remi or just stick with normal rotation?

- Do they do anything special for the kids in the clubs that you know off?

-Do the clubs stay open any later on NYE?

- Are the pools open on ship in Dec?


Thanks and hope to cruise with soon again.

Oh...was the Dream a Dream???

Hi Gennifer, I still have you on FB. are you going this year? or next year? We are going on the 2012/13 New Year cruise on the Dream.

The weather in 2009 was mid 70s -lows 80s.

i think stick with your normal dinning .!!

We didnt have kids on that trip i dont know about the clubs

the Pools are heated getting out is "BRRR" lol

Mark