Wonder's Panama Canal Repo 2011 - AND WE'RE NOT BRINGING IT BACK!

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Okay, I know I know. It's a little early but I'm excited. :banana: We missed out on the last one as we hadn't even thought about cruising when those cruises were announced. But we definitely want to be on the Wonder when it heads out to LA. :cool1:

So who's in with us? :thumbsup2

It's going to be DH, me, DD (11 at the time of sailing) and my parents. I told my mom I really wanted them on the boat and that I would pay if they couldn't afford it. So I asked her to start thinking about the type of stateroom she needed. Her response "Honey if you're paying I need a verandah!" :lmao: Gotta love mom!!! :rotfl2:

[dta87]

Next to being in a CAT 1 suite; a Panama Canal cruise is one of my top DCL priorities

[sunshine1259]

I would love to be on that trip bringing the Wonder to the West Coast :cool1:!!

[gingerjohnjillian]

Count us in! I would love love love to be on this cruise. it will me me my DH and DD who will be 8. This is of course assuming our first cruise in September goes well lol. A Panama cruise is my secret dream.

Ginger

[jennimomx2]

Oh I kill two birds with one stone! I have always wanted to see the west coast and was actually planning a trip for there... and I always wanted to go through the canal.. How cool will that be.. hmm

Ok I am in for sure.. now its time to convince DH..:lovestruc

I am spoiled so he will probably gives in, lol

[minnieandmickey]

Depending on what time of the year it sails, we'll be on it! My husband and I went on it last year and it was awesome. My DD graduates in 2011 so if it sails in the summer we'll be there, but I am hearing it maybe anywhere from Jan-Apr that it will sail.

[RedSox68]

I would definitely book into that cruise! We did the Repo in 2005 from LA to Orlando. LOVED that trip -- and REALLY loved Disneyland. That would be awesome to be on the ship when they permanently move her to LA. Fingers crossed that the dates are after my daughter's college classes end .

Oh, but we also want to be on the "inaugural" sailings of the new ship that year. Ahhh, too many choices and not enough time or money :laughing:

[HallsofVA]

Count me in as someone who would love to be on a PC cruise! My MIL is from Panama, and my DH was born in the Panama Canal Zone, so we've been wanting to do a cruise through there, but have missed out on the other PC cruises to date.

And am I right that this would be the Wonder's first trip through the canal? So it a way it's doing something new that hasn't been done before!

[lbgraves]

That is right, it will be her first trip through the PC. :) I would like to take at least one cruise on the Wonder and a 14/15 day would be long enough to make that worth our while. ;)

[awoltoday]

Dates & Prices will probably decide it for us. But, I would LOVE to do it! Did anybody start a Cruise Meets thread yet? Or is this it?

[Eeyore'sthebest]

This may be the cruise meet thread. :confused3 Sorry, I didn't check first. I'm just too excited. :banana:

As long as the cruise doesn't fall during dance recital time in June then we'll be trying our hardest to get on!! :thumbsup2

[shanstef]

My husband and I were on last year's WB Repo and it was fantastic. We would love to be able to say we did it again on the Wonder! :goodvibes

[KayR]

We are also eagerly awaiting the Wonder PC Repo.

Told my kids they better find a way to earn some $$:rotfl2::rotfl2:

-K

[Donald_Quackers]

I'd love to be on the Wonder for this. What better way then on the ship you first cruised on?

[MagicMe]

I would love to be on this repo - always wanted to do the PC. Will have to wait and see how things play out though since I'm on the WB TA in SEP2010. Hopefully the budget will stretch!!!

[trimix]

It all depends on the price and the schedule. Unfortunately I had to cancel next year's transatlantic repo. To make matters worse, when payment was due I could have booked a veranda stateroom for last year's eastbound PC repo but I felt obligated to visit my mother.

If I can afford it (odds are good) and if the schedule works (we'll see) then I will be joining you all on the cruise. One thing is for sure - the minute reservations open I will be booking mine, then I will spend whatever time necessary trying to convince my wife to go :)

[granmaz]

Two here ready and waiting!!!:banana:

[lbgraves]

I have moved this thread to the meets thread since it really does qualify as a trip planning thread. I believe this one sets the record for the earliest meet thread started before the official cruise was announced though. We only have another 7 months before we know the official date though. :)

[KayR]

Guessing that DCL wouldn't stray far from the past itinerary, this is from an earlier repo.

Saturday - Depart
Sunday - Castaway Cay
Monday - Day at sea
Tuesday - Day at Sea
Wednesday - Curacao
Thursday - Day at Sea
Friday - Panama Canal
Saturday - Day at Sea
Sunday - Day at Sea
Monday - Acapulco
Tuesday - Day at Sea
Wednesday - Mazatlan
Thursday - Cabo San Lucas
Friday - Day at Sea
Saturday - Arrive at LA

[BluegrassBelles]

My husband and I were on last year's WB Repo and it was fantastic. We would love to be able to say we did it again on the Wonder! :goodvibes

We were also on the WB PC cruise last year and it was awesome. Would love to do it again.:love::love:

[AmyBiff]

Oh heck yeah!:woohoo: We were on the WB08 and it was amazing! This gives me that hopeful, looking-forward feeling that waiting for the last one gave me! Now to convince DH he *can* take two weeks off from work again!:rolleyes:

[granmaz]

I hope they change Acapulco for somewhere else as not many people really enjoyed that stop last May.

[scottishwee35]

Two here ready and waiting!!!:banana:

wow are you ready for it?:thumbsup2

We were on WB last year and it was awesome...

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

I hope they change Acapulco for somewhere else as not many people really enjoyed that stop last May.

Remember people and children were outside and shouting for Mickey Mouse and it was sad... I am not sure about Acapulco but I liked Cabo and PV...

Scottishwee35

[Eeyore'sthebest]

I have moved this thread to the meets thread since it really does qualify as a trip planning thread. I believe this one sets the record for the earliest meet thread started before the official cruise was announced though. We only have another 7 months before we know the official date though. :):rotfl2::rotfl2: I will be the first person to admit that I am an early planner. Apparently, quite early!! :rotfl2: Even DH gives me an eyeroll when I start talking about this. :rolleyes:

[AmyBiff]

I hope they change Acapulco for somewhere else as not many people really enjoyed that stop last May.


AMEN! I wouldn't even bother getting off the ship again. We were part of a group that got their excursion money refunded after leaving LaRoqueta early, four passengers to a VW buggy taxi. Made for an interesting adventure, though!:lmao:

I thought it was really nice that they brought the characters around to wave to the crowd. I :love: Disney!

[ACDSNY]

If the date doesn't hit during my budget season at work I plan on going, so I'm hoping for an April/May date.

[disneyfaninaz]

I would love the opportunity to cruise through the Panama Canal. Hopefully it will be during a time of year that we can go!

[AmyBiff]

:rotfl2::rotfl2: I will be the first person to admit that I am an early planner. Apparently, quite early!! :rotfl2: Even DH gives me an eyeroll when I start talking about this. :rolleyes:

I am totally with you! I've already started thinking about what to bring for a cruise that hasn't been announced for an unknown date that I'm just hoping to be on!

[KayR]

Got everything that can cross crossed in hopes of being on the Wonder WB repo in 2011! Mar 2009



OK, I think you win!:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

First to update their sig with the not yet announced repo cruise on it.!

Now do we have to give our not yet announced cruise a name???
:laughing::laughing::laughing:

-K

[RJAYL]

Depends on the dates!:goodvibes

[awoltoday]

I have moved this thread to the meets thread since it really does qualify as a trip planning thread. I believe this one sets the record for the earliest meet thread started before the official cruise was announced though. We only have another 7 months before we know the official date though. :)

Well, since this cruise isn't actually announced yet either, I think the Alaska Cruise Meet (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1206309) thread is a LITTLE further in advance ;) :rotfl2:

[tink1963]

Two here ready and waiting!!!:banana:

Hi Marilyn, Bubba and I are seriously thinking about doing it again.
I hope they change Acapulco for somewhere else as not many people really enjoyed that stop last May.
I second this. I would just stay on the ship

AMEN! I wouldn't even bother getting off the ship again. We were part of a group that got their excursion money refunded after leaving LaRoqueta early, four passengers to a VW buggy taxi. Made for an interesting adventure, though!:lmao:

I thought it was really nice that they brought the characters around to wave to the crowd. I :love: Disney!

We also got a portion of our excursion refunded as the tour co held us semi hostage in a store at the cliff divers. Not fun.

[granmaz]

Hey Venetia, I hope we do get to go on this cruise.:dance3:

[Tracyvp]

Hi Marilyn, Bubba and I are seriously thinking about doing it again.

I second this. I would just stay on the ship



We also got a portion of our excursion refunded as the tour co held us semi hostage in a store at the cliff divers. Not fun.

Wow, we just got lucky, I guess! We hired a private taxi to take us on a tour. Went to the Cliff Divers and all over the place and just had a great time! But once would be enough for us. I would hope they'd make different stops next time. I'd especially love a couple more stops on the gulf side.

[AmyBiff]

OK, I think you win!:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

First to update their sig with the not yet announced repo cruise on it.!




Woo hoo! Wait til I tell my DH, he'll be so proud! :rotfl:

[awoltoday]

Thread title... How about...

AND WE'RE NOT BRINGING IT BACK!!! :rotfl2:

[Tigger98]

Depending when it sails and the price tag - count us in.

Boy, how DH and DS (13 at time of sailing) will be surprised...

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

That is right, it will be her first trip through the PC. :) I would like to take at least one cruise on the Wonder and a 14/15 day would be long enough to make that worth our while. ;)
As I read the title of this thread and started reading the thread- this is exactly what I was thinking.
ESPECIALLY if the new ship is going to be doing shorter 3/4nt cruises- since although we want to be on the new ship... I'm not willing to cruise those short cruises just to be on the new ship! So an alternative would be a longer cruise on "technically" a new ship for us- since we've never cruised on the Wonder!
We'll have to wait and see when it is and if we can afford to do the TA and then just a few months later the PC repo to take the Wonder on the repo. Depends on what it ends up $$.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Thread title... How about...

AND WE'RE NOT BRINGING IT BACK!!! :rotfl2::thumbsup2 Updated!!

[awoltoday]

:thumbsup2 Updated!!

:thumbsup2 :rotfl2::lmao: Thanks! You've made my week! :rotfl:

[Tracyvp]

As I read the title of this thread and started reading the thread- this is exactly what I was thinking.
ESPECIALLY if the new ship is going to be doing shorter 3/4nt cruises- since although we want to be on the new ship... I'm not willing to cruise those short cruises just to be on the new ship! So an alternative would be a longer cruise on "technically" a new ship for us- since we've never cruised on the Wonder!
We'll have to wait and see when it is and if we can afford to do the TA and then just a few months later the PC repo to take the Wonder on the repo. Depends on what it ends up $$.

Wow, I could have written this post almost verbatim! (except the TA part) We've always wanted to see what the Wonder was like, but we never wanted to waste our time doing a 3/4 nighter. We're definitely going to look hard at this. Our problem is that ds will be in college by then and it's a little harder to take 2 weeks off in college than it is in HS. But I can't imagine the rest of the family going and leaving him behind!!

[AmyBiff]

I've always wanted to go back on the Wonder (did two four-nighters for our first two), but after doing a 7-nighter, then a 15-nighter, there was no way I could go back to 4 nights!

And I got the ok from DH last night:cool1:, as long as it's not during the HVAC busy season:sad1:. Hopefully those who speculated Feb-April are right!

[MommaluvsDis]

Count us in!

Mommaluvsdis - Denise and Steve

and our friends pahrumpgirl - Carol and Doug

Our Dhs don't know about this (imaginary) cruise yet.....but they will! :boat:

[AmyBiff]

Our Dhs don't know about this (imaginary) cruise yet.....but they will! :boat:

It's nice to be around other people who are just as excited about an "imaginary cruise!" Everyone else either looks at me like I'm crazy or is so used to my Disney behavior that I don't get much of a reaction at all!

[matthewsmom1]

Question for you SEASONED cruisers. How do you make SURE you can book on opening day for reservations? Will we have some advanced warning on when that will be? Would we be better off having a TA book for us? THANKS! My DS & I are SOOOOOO on this cruise!!!!!!!!!!!

[MommaluvsDis]

Yes, there will be plenty of notice. Your best bet is to keep an eye on these boards. Also, you can make your own reservations or use a "Disney" TA such as the sponsors of these boards, Dreams Unlimited. As someone posted earlier, not every TA realizes the need for quick action on making the reservations on these "specialty" cruises.

[ACDSNY]

We're already scheming on this being an adults only trip for DH & I, and DH's cousin and his wife. We've been traveling together for over 30 years. 14/15 days, now thats a relaxing vacation to look forward to.

I just need to get over the guilty feelings of leaving home grown children, grandson, nieces & nephew.

[TADsMommy]

OMG ... you folks are a little CRAAZZY!! :crazy:

... but so am I - so i looks like I have found the right place!! :rotfl:

We have been on the last two WB repos and would love to be on this one :banana::banana: our crew will be DD18 (yikes!) DD17 (feelin' old here) and DS15 (oh my!) ... or maybe we will take this one on our own :idea:

A big shout out HI ALL to V & Bubba, Marilyn and all the other old and new WB repo friends out there :yay:

Hope it works that we can all be part of this WONDERful cruise :wizard:

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Giving us a bounce back up from the bottom of page 2!!

DD and I watched DCL Travel Channel special last night (I keep it on my DVR). She's all excited to go on the Wonder now. :thumbsup2

[glindamood]

I hope that DH and I will be joinging you all as well. Just depends on the timing.

Hello Denise and Carol!

[MommaluvsDis]

Hi Gail!

I hope you and David can join us! WooHoo! I think of you all the time because the parrot you put on our stateroom door is on my refrigerator!!

I really regretted not going on the last repo...even had a stateroom and everything.

[wdwluvrs]

Hi we are definitely on this Cruise we missed out on the east bound one and really hope to join this time. does anyone have any ideas as to when Disney may release the dates and open it for reservations.

[MommaluvsDis]

Someone said that 2011 cruise dates should be released this Nov. Other than that, I don't know.

[pahrumpgirl]

Two here ready and waiting!!!:banana:

Hey table mates, wouldn't it be exciting if we could do it all over again.

My husband and I were on last year's WB Repo and it was fantastic. We would love to be able to say we did it again on the Wonder! :goodvibes

We were also on the WB PC cruise last year and it was awesome. Would love to do it again.:love::love:

Oh heck yeah!:woohoo: We were on the WB08 and it was amazing! This gives me that hopeful, looking-forward feeling that waiting for the last one gave me! Now to convince DH he *can* take two weeks off from work again!:rolleyes:

Can't believe how many 2008 WB PC travelers might be on this one too. Wouldn't it be fun to have a reunion cruise.

I hope they change Acapulco for somewhere else as not many people really enjoyed that stop last May.

I wouldn't mind skipping ACA but since we did zip lining in PV and the dolphin swim in CSL I would like to take city tours there.

wow are you ready for it?:thumbsup2

We were on WB last year and it was awesome...

Scottishwee35

Hi Marilyn, Bubba and I are seriously thinking about doing it again.

I second this. I would just stay on the ship



We also got a portion of our excursion refunded as the tour co held us semi hostage in a store at the cliff divers. Not fun.

Hello to more fellow WB PC 2008 friends.

As I read the title of this thread and started reading the thread- this is exactly what I was thinking.
ESPECIALLY if the new ship is going to be doing shorter 3/4nt cruises- since although we want to be on the new ship... I'm not willing to cruise those short cruises just to be on the new ship! So an alternative would be a longer cruise on "technically" a new ship for us- since we've never cruised on the Wonder!
We'll have to wait and see when it is and if we can afford to do the TA and then just a few months later the PC repo to take the Wonder on the repo. Depends on what it ends up $$.

We did the 11 night So Caribbean on the Wonder but would love to see it since it was in dry dock.

Count us in!

Mommaluvsdis - Denise and Steve

and our friends pahrumpgirl - Carol and Doug

Our Dhs don't know about this (imaginary) cruise yet.....but they will! :boat:

See, I actually got on. DH does know now. I think he is for it but can't believe we have already started a thread for it.

OMG ... you folks are a little CRAAZZY!! :crazy:

... but so am I - so i looks like I have found the right place!! :rotfl:

We have been on the last two WB repos and would love to be on this one :banana::banana: our crew will be DD18 (yikes!) DD17 (feelin' old here) and DS15 (oh my!) ... or maybe we will take this one on our own :idea:

A big shout out HI ALL to V & Bubba, Marilyn and all the other old and new WB repo friends out there :yay:

Hope it works that we can all be part of this WONDERful cruise :wizard:

I hope that DH and I will be joinging you all as well. Just depends on the timing.

Hello Denise and Carol!

Again, hi to all DCL friends old and new.

[MommaluvsDis]

Welcome to the thread Carol and Doug!

[Hygiene99]

Hi all, hope to be on this cruise.....

See alot of faces we have met before.... :dance3:

[Lil' Grumpy]

so would we.....but pending the exact dates.


....does anyone have any closer dates? [ feb.~april ] ,

* if its feb., then we wouldn't be able. :sad1:



we did the eb & the wonder 's 11 nighter. , both left us in

"awe"..& special memories. pixiedust:




wonder..if "booking ~ day"...will be anything like the crazy east-
bound pc ? :rolleyes1

[MommaluvsDis]

Hi all, hope to be on this cruise.....

See alot of faces we have met before.... :dance3:


Hi Peter and Jenn,

It would be great to cruise with you again so I hope we can all make it.

Lil' Grumpy,

I know on the boards some people are throwing around Feb as the possible sail month but I don't think anyone knows for certain yet. Here's hoping it works out for you!:banana:

[RedSox68]

I hope they change Acapulco for somewhere else as not many people really enjoyed that stop last May.

I totally agree -- we hated Acapulco. Visiting the Fort was a great experience, but the town was filthy and the ridiculous feud between the cliffdivers and the restaurant owners put a kabash on that experience! We missed Cabo due to a hurricane, so it would be fun to finally see that port.

[pahrumpgirl]

Hi all, hope to be on this cruise.....

See alot of faces we have met before.... :dance3:

Hey Pete! What fun it would be if we all get to go. What a great reunion it would be. :cool1:

[MommaluvsDis]

Bumping us up to page 1!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Question for you SEASONED cruisers. How do you make SURE you can book on opening day for reservations? Will we have some advanced warning on when that will be? Would we be better off having a TA book for us? THANKS! My DS & I are SOOOOOO on this cruise!!!!!!!!!!!

For the repos last year - there was advanced notice so I am sure there will be this time as well. As for the best route to go - you can either book yourself and then turn it over to a TA if you would like to deal with anything else you need or find a TA that specializes in Disney (they understand the need to book quickly) Or you can book it yourself and just take care of it directly with Disney. Something to keep in mind though with a TA - yours is not the only one they are booking and if the last repo is any indication - things go fast! So keep in mind that the TA will do the best they can for you as they do want you to be happy but they can't guarantee anything. We booked directly last time and turned it over to a TA - now I am a TA so this time my DH will book us while I work on other's arrangements.

We went on the EB Repo and loved it! We will be going on this one as well. I hope that we go back to Aruba as that was my favorite. I am hoping for a few new ports just to see something new. We will be traveling with our DD who will be 14 at the time of sailing.

[matthewsmom1]

For the repos last year - there was advanced notice so I am sure there will be this time as well. As for the best route to go - you can either book yourself and then turn it over to a TA if you would like to deal with anything else you need or find a TA that specializes in Disney (they understand the need to book quickly) Or you can book it yourself and just take care of it directly with Disney. Something to keep in mind though with a TA - yours is not the only one they are booking and if the last repo is any indication - things go fast! So keep in mind that the TA will do the best they can for you as they do want you to be happy but they can't guarantee anything. We booked directly last time and turned it over to a TA - now I am a TA so this time my DH will book us while I work on other's arrangements.

We went on the EB Repo and loved it! We will be going on this one as well. I hope that we go back to Aruba as that was my favorite. I am hoping for a few new ports just to see something new. We will be traveling with our DD who will be 14 at the time of sailing.

Thanks for the answers!! What time can you start calling/booking? I'm assuming you need to book over the phone (or will it be available online)?? :)

[PrincessShmoo]

I don't remember what time the bookings open, but whether you use phone or online -- some people have a phone and online going at the same time when bookings open and go with whichever makes it through first.
:surfweb::bored::hourglass

[hawkaye19]

Lol......another Panama Cruise with my fellow Ship of Thieves alumni....

Nancy was just saying the other day about a certain Jeweler in Cabo, she wished she had more time at......


As long as the 'Scooter Lady' does not join us again..........

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Lol......another Panama Cruise with my fellow Ship of Thieves alumni....

Nancy was just saying the other day about a certain Jeweler in Cabo, she wished she had more time at......


As long as the 'Scooter Lady' does not join us again..........I don't know who the scooter lady is but I'm hoping to get my scooter husband on board. :lmao: I promise he won't be bad. He'll wait for elevators and not run anyone over unless they dart out in front of him. He only hit one person on the entire trip last time and that was at the very end in the terminal. It was really the guys fault but DH felt so bad. Some people don't realize that they don't have brakes. :confused3

[KayR]

Have you seen the thread from someone just off the Wonder?

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2141828

Obviously all speculation, but here are a couple of key things (well at least for the Wonder in 2011) that popped out at me!

5. Lots of crew members were talking about the new ships & new itineraries. I mentioned that I was on the EB Panama & it would be exciting to do it again on the Wonder. The cast member said yes 2/11 should be an exciting time for the Wonder. I asked if that meant the PC cruise was planned for Feb. The answer: well things can always change.

6. Crew members also said the the Wonder would be sailing Mexico & Alaska. I asked about Hawaii. Again, I was told well things can always change.

-Kay

[MommaluvsDis]

Hi Kay,

Have I cruised with you before?

[KayR]

Hi Kay,

Have I cruised with you before?

Only if you were on the Jan 19th 2008 Eastern. That was our first and only cruise.

-K

[MouseFaninQueue]

I hope they change Acapulco for somewhere else as not many people really enjoyed that stop last May.

Yep. As a fellow passenger on that trip with Marilyn last year I too hope they cancel Acapulco and add a different location. I'm hoping for Cartagena and/or Mazatlan this time.

And as for the cruise, my wife, LuvBaloo, and I are hoping to go again in 2011! We had such a good time last time.

[MouseFaninQueue]

Lol......another Panama Cruise with my fellow Ship of Thieves alumni....

Nancy was just saying the other day about a certain Jeweler in Cabo, she wished she had more time at......


As long as the 'Scooter Lady' does not join us again..........

Hey Bruce! Yep it would be great to go back to Cabo. Hopefully this one works for us as well. Be nice for a good "Thieves" reunion.

[Tink rules]

Bruce... come back... we're still talking...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2117127&page=136

[lillygator]

ok, twist my arm a little.......


we were on the 5/08 Repo - AWESOME!

[MouseFaninQueue]

ok, twist my arm a little.......


we were on the 5/08 Repo - AWESOME!

Well if V is on this one ....


then you'd better count us in!!

Is this thread prepared to get overrun by the Thieves? pirate:pirate:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2016/2358593565_d06d09c8a8_m.jpg

[Tink rules]

You, Me, V, Bubba and V... is Gaylean thinking about it???

This could get interesting...

Ken... make sure you remember to bring enough memory cards...

Planky may be hanging out with your wife and G in the bars... :scared:

[granmaz]

Yep. As a fellow passenger on that trip with Marilyn last year I too hope they cancel Acapulco and add a different location. I'm hoping for Cartagena and/or Mazatlan this time.

And as for the cruise, my wife, LuvBaloo, and I are hoping to go again in 2011! We had such a good time last time.

I can't wait!!! Under 2 years to go!!!:dance3:

ok, twist my arm a little.......


we were on the 5/08 Repo - AWESOME!

You won't need it twisting will you V?

[Tink rules]

I hope they change Acapulco for somewhere else as not many people really enjoyed that stop last May.

I hope they change Aruba... been there... seen it... can do without the cactus and the goats...

Hi Marilyn, Bubba and I are seriously thinking about doing it again.

I second this. I would just stay on the ship



We also got a portion of our excursion refunded as the tour co held us semi hostage in a store at the cliff divers. Not fun.

We did too and we didn't get a refund...

Yep. As a fellow passenger on that trip with Marilyn last year I too hope they cancel Acapulco and add a different location. I'm hoping for Cartagena and/or Mazatlan this time.

And as for the cruise, my wife, LuvBaloo, and I are hoping to go again in 2011! We had such a good time last time.

This would be SO cool... we just have to talk a few others into it... (Nan...Ian...Sukie...) They're stubborn you know... :snooty:

[MommaluvsDis]

Only if you were on the Jan 19th 2008 Eastern. That was our first and only cruise.

-K

No, I must be having a blonde moment!;)

[tom31b]

Have you seen the thread from someone just off the Wonder?

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2141828

Obviously all speculation, but here are a couple of key things (well at least for the Wonder in 2011) that popped out at me!

5. Lots of crew members were talking about the new ships & new itineraries. I mentioned that I was on the EB Panama & it would be exciting to do it again on the Wonder. The cast member said yes 2/11 should be an exciting time for the Wonder. I asked if that meant the PC cruise was planned for Feb. The answer: well things can always change.

6. Crew members also said the the Wonder would be sailing Mexico & Alaska. I asked about Hawaii. Again, I was told well things can always change.

-Kay

Radioclash was on the EB Repo last year, so she would have asked lots of good questions about the Wonder Repo.

[MouseFaninQueue]

You, Me, V, Bubba and V... is Gaylean thinking about it???

This could get interesting...

Ken... make sure you remember to bring enough memory cards...

Planky may be hanging out with your wife and G in the bars... :scared:

Yes Gaylean is thinking about it. Even if she doesn't realize it yet. With all of us on the cruise and her missing out - she couldn't handle that!

I now have a 16gb memory card that can take about 6000 pics. So that should do me for a day or two ....

Planky will never be the same after a night like that. I think I could only handle a night or two of it myself...

The only down part of a February cruise is how cold it got at night in May when we got to the West Coast. February should be colder. They had to cancel a few things out on deck because of it. I remember following Marilyn and John up to the deck after late dining to go to the "Dancing under the stars" only to find the deck empty...

[granmaz]

Yes Gaylean is thinking about it. Even if she doesn't realize it yet. With all of us on the cruise and her missing out - she couldn't handle that!

I now have a 16gb memory card that can take about 6000 pics. So that should do me for a day or two ....

Planky will never be the same after a night like that. I think I could only handle a night or two of it myself...

The only down part of a February cruise is how cold it got at night in May when we got to the West Coast. February should be colder. They had to cancel a few things out on deck because of it. I remember following Marilyn and John up to the deck after late dining to go to the "Dancing under the stars" only to find the deck empty...

And I didn't even know it was you!!! :blush: We went the whole cruise not meeting(very clever on your part I have to say!:lmao:) until the next day which was the final day. You walked past me when I was talking the Kelly at the Cruise booking desk. and we had a chat.

[HollyTyler]

Two here ready and waiting!!!:banana:
Hi Marilyn! Count me & Tyler in too! Cool, we get to cruise with you and John again! :yay:

[granmaz]

Hi Marilyn! Count me & Tyler in too! Cool, we get to cruise with you and John again! :yay:

:cool1:

[HollyTyler]

I hope they change Acapulco for somewhere else as not many people really enjoyed that stop last May.
I agree. But then again, if it does stop there, I'd be happy to enjoy another day onboard while others get off. :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

Hi Marilyn, Bubba and I are seriously thinking about doing it again.

:cool1:YAY! How cool! I didn't get to see much of you guys, other than passing in the hallway, so it would be great to have the chance to spend actual time with you guys and everybody else for this sort of WB PC reunion! :banana: Ship of Thieves strikes again!

[HollyTyler]

Can't believe how many 2008 WB PC travelers might be on this one too. Wouldn't it be fun to have a reunion cruise.


Hi Carol & Doug! Glad to be cruising with you again! :banana:

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Hey, don't forget us new cruisers too!!! :wave2:

[granmaz]

Hey, don't forget us new cruisers too!!! :wave2:

Oh no, we love meeting new cruisers!!!:yay::yay::yay:

[HollyTyler]

Lol......another Panama Cruise with my fellow Ship of Thieves alumni....

Nancy was just saying the other day about a certain Jeweler in Cabo, she wished she had more time at......


As long as the 'Scooter Lady' does not join us again..........
:rotfl2:I heard about "Scooter Lady" and am surprised (pleasantly) I never came across her! ;)

[HollyTyler]

Yep. As a fellow passenger on that trip with Marilyn last year I too hope they cancel Acapulco and add a different location. I'm hoping for Cartagena and/or Mazatlan this time.

And as for the cruise, my wife, LuvBaloo, and I are hoping to go again in 2011! We had such a good time last time.
HOORAY!!! I hope this time I actually get to meet you guys! :cool1:

[HollyTyler]

ok, twist my arm a little.......


we were on the 5/08 Repo - AWESOME!
JOIN US, V!!! Tyler would love to play with Samantha again! :banana:

[HollyTyler]

Well if V is on this one ....


then you'd better count us in!!

Is this thread prepared to get overrun by the Thieves? pirate:pirate:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2016/2358593565_d06d09c8a8_m.jpg
WOOHOO!! Look out, here we come! pirate:pirate:pirate:pirate:pirate:

[HollyTyler]

You, Me, V, Bubba and V... is Gaylean thinking about it???

This could get interesting...

Ken... make sure you remember to bring enough memory cards...

Planky may be hanging out with your wife and G in the bars... :scared:
You too? Yay!!!! I get to cruise with you again! :dance3:

[KayR]

:rotfl2:I heard about "Scooter Lady" and am surprised (pleasantly) I never came across her! ;)

You'll have to let us newbies in on the tale of the 'scooter lady'.

:confused3

-K

[HollyTyler]

Hey, don't forget us new cruisers too!!! :wave2:
Oh, we're all a friendly group of thieves, I think I speak for all when I say we're all happy to welcome new folks! :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

You'll have to let us newbies in on the tale of the 'scooter lady'.

:confused3

-K
Well, I don't remember all the details, but the gist was that she seemed to like running over feet and into people. ;) Somebody who actually experienced almost turning into roadkill will have more details.

[granmaz]

You'll have to let us newbies in on the tale of the 'scooter lady'.

:confused3

-K

I didn't actually come accross her, but apparently she was very rude, barged through crowds on her scooter, parked it outside another accessible cabin to get in the way etc etc. I'm sure someone who witnessed things will share.

[KayR]

Well, I don't remember all the details, but the gist was that she seemed to like running over feet and into people. ;) Somebody who actually experienced almost turning into roadkill will have more details.

I didn't actually come accross her, but apparently she was very rude, barged through crowds on her scooter, parked it outside another accessible cabin to get in the way etc etc. I'm sure someone who witnessed things will share.

Maybe she was trying very hard to find her happy place!:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Wonder if she found it?

Or maybe she had such a bad time that she won't be back?

-K

[KayR]

OMG, I have such an image in my head (you will hopefully understand my warped sense of humor!!!).

I wish I had time to play with photoshop for this - I could just do with a laugh. Imagine a scooter being driven by Grumpy (from Snow White). :surfweb: That is my image of scooter lady at the moment.

-K

[LuvBaloo]

You'll have to let us newbies in on the tale of the 'scooter lady'.

:confused3

-K

The scooter lady was horrible. Very much a "me, me, me" person. She was an excursion with us, and did not bring her scooter, and was able to barge her way to the front even on her own 2 feet. And she'd be late getting back on the bus after every stop. On her scooter, she assumed we'd all get out of her way. I had to pull my kids out of way a couple times :mad:

Nice to see so many new and familiar faces! I'm nervous about the weather for a Feb cruise, but it should still be fun. I wonder if they'll be making changes to deck if they are going over to Alaska?

[granmaz]

OMG, I have such an image in my head (you will hopefully understand my warped sense of humor!!!).

I wish I had time to play with photoshop for this - I could just do with a laugh. Imagine a scooter being driven by Grumpy (from Snow White). :surfweb: That is my image of scooter lady at the moment.

-K

When you do have time, please show us the image in your head!!:lmao:

The scooter lady was horrible. Very much a "me, me, me" person. She was an excursion with us, and did not bring her scooter, and was able to barge her way to the front even on her own 2 feet. And she'd be late getting back on the bus after every stop. On her scooter, she assumed we'd all get out of her way. I had to pull my kids out of way a couple times :mad:

Nice to see so many new and familiar faces! I'm nervous about the weather for a Feb cruise, but it should still be fun. I wonder if they'll be making changes to deck if they are going over to Alaska?

From what I heard I am surprised no children were hurt. Adults too for that matter.

[mishoe01]

If this ends up being in February I know I definately wouldn't be able to go.

Would have to be a really good deal for me to do this again (in the same direction).

[mishoe01]

I would consider Alaska.

BTW - technically they could do Hawaii.....just like HAL & Princess (I think) - all they would need to do is make a stop in Mexico before heading back to CA.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

The scooter lady was horrible. Very much a "me, me, me" person. She was an excursion with us, and did not bring her scooter, and was able to barge her way to the front even on her own 2 feet. And she'd be late getting back on the bus after every stop. On her scooter, she assumed we'd all get out of her way. I had to pull my kids out of way a couple times :mad: :sad2: These are the scooter drivers that give all others a bad name. We really try to get places early so that we aren't in the main rush (lifeboat drill, dinners, bingo, etc.). I think we were at every dinner first. :rotfl2: He did end up parking it outside of the restaurants because the server got pissy with it near the table. We didn't have a particularly warm and fuzzy server. :confused3 But I guarantee that DH will not purposely run anyone over. :thumbsup2 And he will say something to rude scooter drivers. :lmao:

[MommaluvsDis]

Oh, we're all a friendly group of thieves, I think I speak for all when I say we're all happy to welcome new folks! :goodvibes

And we newbie repo cruisers are happy to welcome those that have gone before us!

[glindamood]

And we newbie repo cruisers are happy to welcome those that have gone before us!

And I will second Denise. We have been cruising since 2000 but have not been able to do a repo as yet. I am keeping my fingers crossed that there will be no scheduling conflicts this time around.

[Tink rules]

You'll have to let us newbies in on the tale of the 'scooter lady'.

:confused3

-K

I didn't actually come accross her, but apparently she was very rude, barged through crowds on her scooter, parked it outside another accessible cabin to get in the way etc etc. I'm sure someone who witnessed things will share.

Maybe she was trying very hard to find her happy place!:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Wonder if she found it?

Or maybe she had such a bad time that she won't be back?

-K


I'm sort of hoping she's not on this thread... yet...

She was bad... ran over anyone and everyone... thought she was the bees knees...

And there were other people on board with scooters and wheelchairs, etc... she just seemed to make an impression... literally...




& Monica... you're going... don't argue... :scared:

[LuvBaloo]

Eeyore'sthebest: isn't it sad, how some horrible people make everybody look bad; but like Michelle said, there were other scooter people on the ship that were fine, the "scooter lady" made them all look wonderful :goodvibes

[Tink rules]

We need some pictures...

(thanks to Kelly (milestogo))

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss47/mblauzon/Canalcrossing147.jpg

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss47/mblauzon/Canalcrossing153.jpg


And this if for the newcomers... this is what it was like going through the last locks...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol-PGulJoWA

[Tink rules]

Hi Shannon!!! :yay:

[matthewsmom1]

We need some pictures...

(thanks to Kelly (milestogo))

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss47/mblauzon/Canalcrossing147.jpg

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss47/mblauzon/Canalcrossing153.jpg


And this if for the newcomers... this is what it was like going through the last locks...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol-PGulJoWA

Oh my gosh! This is the coolest thing EVER!!!!!!!!!! I don't care if my kiddo has to miss 2+ weeks of school. This is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME experience!!!! :)

[lillygator]

Well if V is on this one ....


then you'd better count us in!!

Is this thread prepared to get overrun by the Thieves? pirate:pirate:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2016/2358593565_d06d09c8a8_m.jpg
:thumbsup2

I can't wait!!! Under 2 years to go!!!:dance3:



You won't need it twisting will you V?
no, of course not!

[Tink rules]

V... what is it with us and Repos???

[Tink rules]

& later I'll see if I can upload some more pics...

& until then... for your semi viewing pleasure...

(I know... throw that little green furry butt overboard!!!)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1810009

[Tink rules]

Ok... thats... 1, 2, 3, 4..... 5!!!! cruises I have going on in my head...

I SO feel like Woody...

I guess we can count him in too... ;)

[tom31b]

Well if V is on this one ....


then you'd better count us in!!

Is this thread prepared to get overrun by the Thieves? pirate:pirate:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2016/2358593565_d06d09c8a8_m.jpg

Only if its ok for a couple of pirate: Pirates pirate: too.....

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Thanks for the answers!! What time can you start calling/booking? I'm assuming you need to book over the phone (or will it be available online)?? :)

I am sure others have answered you. For the last repo - I think the booking started at 8AM EST ..I just remember it was really early here on the West Coast. And you can book either way...whatever gets you the best deal!

[Tink rules]

Ohhhh I guess so...

Thieves and Pirates... what a reputation... :scared1:

[KayR]

Look, here you all go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOinHbgupwc&feature=related

through the canal.

[HollyTyler]

OMG, I have such an image in my head (you will hopefully understand my warped sense of humor!!!).

I wish I had time to play with photoshop for this - I could just do with a laugh. Imagine a scooter being driven by Grumpy (from Snow White). :surfweb: That is my image of scooter lady at the moment.

-K
:rotfl2:I love it!

[HollyTyler]

Oh my gosh! This is the coolest thing EVER!!!!!!!!!! I don't care if my kiddo has to miss 2+ weeks of school. This is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME experience!!!! :)
You've got that right! Your son's teachers will be impressed with how much he can tell them he learned about something they might not have ever experienced. :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

Only if its ok for a couple of pirate: Pirates pirate: too.....
But of course! :goodvibes

[tom31b]

Acapulco Cliff Divers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI_xg8QZRM0) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI_xg8QZRM0 (I know no one who has been wants to stop there, but they need a refuel/restock around there somewhere, can't see them skipping)

Magic heading out to Atlantic at night http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/gatunCAXVAYY2.jpg

Disney's 2008 Panama Canal Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fejaT-Jeyuc) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fejaT-Jeyuc

A different view of the Canal crossing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1c9MPzmt48) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1c9MPzmt48

Different view part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8_pg9qrdqg) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8_pg9qrdqg

(scary thing of different view is I have same video and this wasn't my posting....)

Passing under Bridge of the Americas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guawJbXxI6w) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guawJbXxI6w

Webcam under Centennial Bridge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viMdtX-wwgw) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viMdtX-wwgw

[KayR]

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk46/neilandkay/ScooterLady.jpg

[HollyTyler]

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk46/neilandkay/ScooterLady.jpg
:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:TOO FUNNY!!!!!

[Tink rules]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:TOO FUNNY!!!!!

too true!!!! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

[tink1963]

:rotfl2:I heard about "Scooter Lady" and am surprised (pleasantly) I never came across her! ;)

Holly, I don't know how you got so lucky, cause she was at the end of our hallway, next to Connie.

[tink1963]

Thanks for the answers!! What time can you start calling/booking? I'm assuming you need to book over the phone (or will it be available online)?? :)

I'm on the west coast, and I booked online at 5 am. I was done in about 20 minutes.

[Tink rules]

Holly, I don't know how you got so lucky, cause she was at the end of our hallway, next to Connie.

Ohhh she didn't care where she was... she was an equal opportunity hit and run... :rotfl2:

[HollyTyler]

Holly, I don't know how you got so lucky, cause she was at the end of our hallway, next to Connie.
I know, that's what Bubba said too! Strange, huh? Very lucky!

[HollyTyler]

Somebody earlier on this thread was joking about how crazy we are for planning a cruise that doesn't even exist yet....well, I think I just topped all the silliness....listen to this:

I JUST GOT THE OK FROM MY EMPLOYER TO TAKE 2 WEEKS OFF FOR THE NEXT PC REPO CRUISE!!!!!!!!!!
:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Eeyore'sthebest]

:lmao::lmao::lmao: Okay, now that's funny!! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

But I'm seriously going to put in for it after its booked. I don't care if its 18 months in advance. But I work for a French company here in the US and most of the French employees take 2 weeks every year (or more) to go home to see family. So its definitely not unheard of for my place. I just have to make sure I get it on the calendar in advance. :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

:lmao::lmao::lmao: Okay, now that's funny!! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

But I'm seriously going to put in for it after its booked. I don't care if its 18 months in advance. But I work for a French company here in the US and most of the French employees take 2 weeks every year (or more) to go home to see family. So its definitely not unheard of for my place. I just have to make sure I get it on the calendar in advance. :thumbsup2
You can breathe a sigh of relief once it's on the calendar. :goodvibes I'll feel better to have the dates to put on the calendar, but it feels pretty darned good to know they're OK with it, without even knowing when it is! :cool1:

[hawkaye19]

Bruce... come back... we're still talking...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2117127&page=136


lol.......I have noticed.......and noticed....and i will once life stops getting in the way...

Honestly I miss all my fellow ship of thieves.....you all made the trip so very special...

[hawkaye19]

Hey Bruce! Yep it would be great to go back to Cabo. Hopefully this one works for us as well. Be nice for a good "Thieves" reunion.

Ken,

You bet....we have a certain Baltic cruise to pay off first.....lol

It sure looks like it will be a reunion......a great reunion.....wow...was it almost a year ago????

[hawkaye19]

:rotfl2:I heard about "Scooter Lady" and am surprised (pleasantly) I never came across her! ;)

Holly,

The kicker was she was on the same deck and side of the side as both of us....she had the handicaped cabin by the secret deck 7

Hope we all cruise together....

[HollyTyler]

Holly,

The kicker was she was on the same deck and side of the side as both of us....she had the handicaped cabin by the secret deck 7

Hope we all cruise together....
I hope we do too! :goodvibes This time though, I want to make sure I actually meet everybody and spend time doing the group things I missed out on. :thumbsup2

[DisneyRN1]

I hope they change Acapulco for somewhere else as not many people really enjoyed that stop last May.


Hi Marilyn,
I have to say that I REALLY did NOT :sad2::sad2:enjoy Acapulco last year-that is where I broke my wrist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We would not even get off the ship :scared::scared1:if it went there again!!!!! Vicki

[KSDisneyDad]

Thought I'd jump in to say Hi and subscribe. I was just thinking today, I bet there's a thread for this and sure enough.....

I think we may try to book a room on this WB cruise through the Canal. We did the EB Repo last summer and it truly was a trip of a lifetime. My only concern with this one is the timing of it....I haven't read any of this thread, but does anyone have any idea what time of year this cruise might take place?

Thanks!

[Tink rules]

Somebody earlier on this thread was joking about how crazy we are for planning a cruise that doesn't even exist yet....well, I think I just topped all the silliness....listen to this:

I JUST GOT THE OK FROM MY EMPLOYER TO TAKE 2 WEEKS OFF FOR THE NEXT PC REPO CRUISE!!!!!!!!!!
:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Sorry Holly... I beat you... The Plankman said I could take all the time in the world I want... as long as I bring him along...

lol.......I have noticed.......and noticed....and i will once life stops getting in the way...

Honestly I miss all my fellow ship of thieves.....you all made the trip so very special...

There may be a "few" of us on this cruise... :rolleyes1

Ken,

You bet....we have a certain Baltic cruise to pay off first.....lol

It sure looks like it will be a reunion......a great reunion.....wow...was it almost a year ago????

Which one are you going on?

Holly,

The kicker was she was on the same deck and side of the side as both of us....she had the handicaped cabin by the secret deck 7

Hope we all cruise together....

I think she actually did most of her driving on MY side of deck 7...

Hi Marilyn,
I have to say that I REALLY did NOT :sad2::sad2:enjoy Acapulco last year-that is where I broke my wrist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We would not even get off the ship :scared::scared1:if it went there again!!!!! Vicki

Vicky!!! You on this one TOO????????

and you get a do over for Acapulco... ;)

[HollyTyler]

Thought I'd jump in to say Hi and subscribe. I was just thinking today, I bet there's a thread for this and sure enough.....

I think we may try to book a room on this WB cruise through the Canal. We did the EB Repo last summer and it truly was a trip of a lifetime. My only concern with this one is the timing of it....I haven't read any of this thread, but does anyone have any idea what time of year this cruise might take place?

Thanks!
People are saying late January or early February, but we don't have official word.

[Tink rules]

I heard Feb to April... I guess they will know better as the announcement gets closer...

[DisneyRN1]

Vicky!!! You on this one TOO????????

and you get a do over for Acapulco...
__________________
Michelle


Another PC cruise would be awfully hard to pass up-especially because I really didn't get to enjoy the last one as much. I would enjoy meeting people I didn't get to meet, and doing a lot of things. In spite of everything, it was a really special cruise. Vicki

[KSDisneyDad]

People are saying late January or early February, but we don't have official word.

I heard Feb to April... I guess they will know better as the announcement gets closer...


Thanks!! I'm crossing my fingers for March, as I can't do one in January or February.

[LuvBaloo]

rumour is that it will be in late January or February.

[awoltoday]

Thought I'd jump in to say Hi and subscribe. I was just thinking today, I bet there's a thread for this and sure enough.....

I think we may try to book a room on this WB cruise through the Canal. We did the EB Repo last summer and it truly was a trip of a lifetime. My only concern with this one is the timing of it....I haven't read any of this thread, but does anyone have any idea what time of year this cruise might take place?

Thanks!

I don't think you have to call it the "WB cruise" as we are not allowing it to return! :rotfl2:

[disneylover5]

I really want to go!!

party:party:party:party:party:party:party:party:

[Tink rules]

Hi Lisa...

I do believe so far... Thieves are far outnumbering Pirates.... :rolleyes1

[minnieandmickey]

I heard Feb to April... I guess they will know better as the announcement gets closer...

People are saying late January or early February, but we don't have official word.

What about around Easter/spring break, I would think they would take advantage of that.:confused3

[Tink rules]

depends... they had ALOT of trouble on the return repo last August... lots of kids getting into trouble...

They could do it anytime and it will still sell out so they don't HAVE to depend on it being a specific week like vacations...

I think there are 3 variables that will lead this...

1. The arrival of the new ship

2. when the cruises are scheduled to start on the West Coast.

and most importantly of all..

3. When they can get a reservation for the ship to go through the canal...

It's VERY hard and VERY expensive... I do believe we were over $300,000 in just tolls for that day last May... (we broke a record...) & you have to have an allotted time and they pay extra for a cruise ship to go through during the day - the rest of the ships can take up to 3 days to get through the canal...

[adnil530]

I am very excited to have found this thread. I specifically booked 2 staterooms last Decemeber for this trip! I want us to be on the ship when it comes through the Panama! I can't wait until we get actual dates!

Linda

[granmaz]

Hi Marilyn,
I have to say that I REALLY did NOT :sad2::sad2:enjoy Acapulco last year-that is where I broke my wrist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We would not even get off the ship :scared::scared1:if it went there again!!!!! Vicki

I don't blame you.

To be honest I think there will be a large group staying onboard if they stop in Acapulco. I rather think they might as they have to refuel.

[MommaluvsDis]

I agree with Tink rules. Disney will fill this ship with adults. They won't have any problem doing that either. There are probably more adults cruising without children on these longer cruises than adults cruising with children. At least that's how it was on the 11 night Southern in '06.

Look at the fury we've already started here and it hasn't even been announced.

[awoltoday]

Hi Lisa...

I do believe so far... Thieves are far outnumbering Pirates.... :rolleyes1

and outposting everybody! :worship: :rotfl2:

depends... they had ALOT of trouble on the return repo last August... lots of kids getting into trouble...

They could do it anytime and it will still sell out so they don't HAVE to depend on it being a specific week like vacations...

I think there are 3 variables that will lead this...

1. The arrival of the new ship

2. when the cruises are scheduled to start on the West Coast.

and most importantly of all..

3. When they can get a reservation for the ship to go through the canal...

It's VERY hard and VERY expensive... I do believe we were over $300,000 in just tolls for that day last May... (we broke a record...) & you have to have an allotted time and they pay extra for a cruise ship to go through during the day - the rest of the ships can take up to 3 days to get through the canal...

1. The arrival of the new ship is probably already set in stone - well, a contract with penalties. Disney already knows this date.

2. Cruises in LA COULD start 1/2/2011. But, that would require canceling cruises that are already scheduled. Really, the date they start cruising will be tied to the expected arrival of the new ship, which is the same date we are hearing for the repo - Feb 2011. So, 1 & 2 are really the same thing.

3. They have plenty of time to get this scheduled ;)

Again, I don't think Disney will be as concerned about when WE get the canal cruise as they will for having the ship on the west coast for spring break weeks. After all, they will be charging a premium to go to Mexico and there won't be $330,000 costs cutting into the profits!

[HollyTyler]

and outposting everybody! :worship: :rotfl2:

Any of the other thieves will tell you I'm guilty of contributing MAJORLY to that! :rotfl2:

[granmaz]

Any of the other thieves will tell you I'm guilty of contributing MAJORLY to that! :rotfl2:


::yes:: plus one or two others!!!:rotfl2:

[HollyTyler]

::yes:: plus one or two others!!!:rotfl2:
No, I won't take all the blame. ;) Where is Gaylean anyway? :rotfl2:

[TammyAlphabet]

You guys are killing me! There is no way for me to go whether it is Jan, Feb, or March!! :sad1: I could do May again though!!!

[TammyAlphabet]

Bruce I notice that you are on the first baltic. We have a cruise meet thread too. Gydell in on this one, as well as Seaulater. Should be fun. Come see us!:goodvibes

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Thought I'd jump in to say Hi and subscribe. I was just thinking today, I bet there's a thread for this and sure enough.....

I think we may try to book a room on this WB cruise through the Canal. We did the EB Repo last summer and it truly was a trip of a lifetime. My only concern with this one is the timing of it....I haven't read any of this thread, but does anyone have any idea what time of year this cruise might take place?

Thanks!

Hi Christopher! We would be so excited to cruise with your family again!

[tom31b]

depends... they had ALOT of trouble on the return repo last August... lots of kids getting into trouble...

They could do it anytime and it will still sell out so they don't HAVE to depend on it being a specific week like vacations...

I think there are 3 variables that will lead this...

1. The arrival of the new ship

2. when the cruises are scheduled to start on the West Coast.

and most importantly of all..

3. When they can get a reservation for the ship to go through the canal...

It's VERY hard and VERY expensive... I do believe we were over $300,000 in just tolls for that day last May... (we broke a record...) & you have to have an allotted time and they pay extra for a cruise ship to go through during the day - the rest of the ships can take up to 3 days to get through the canal...

According to the on board lecture, the EB broke the WB record (but not by much)

[Lil' Grumpy]

:flower3:, thanks~m.luving dis....for the good wishes. we sure

...like to be part of this crew.


* live the adventure..."ours" had alotta good, a lil'bad, & a

some real ...magic~carpet rides.

and with such a promising toal, who wouldn't like to take

this trip again. so we will be trying, :thumbsup2

..something, i thought...a lil'surprising is happening on the news.

..the ship that was pirated, the " maersk", ..was with us thru
the first set of locks, last august. :eek:. [ we took several
pictures..that also included the crew.]

acapulco may have not been fun for others, but it turned out
a real fun place to us. :yay:. it started out raining, & having
to climb up the fort......because alot of "us", in our group wasn't
able to hear..the guide. but after that, it became alot better!

... the horsey group held us up....i recorded them all waving when
they finally showed up. :laughing:, right before that, some dock
workers..tilted over an expensive , wood/glass cabinet i felt their
loss ( $$$ ) way up on deck 4.



* the horsey group...skipped customs, wonder...what they snuck
on board, :drinking1 , :rolleyes1

[Tink rules]

I don't blame you.

To be honest I think there will be a large group staying onboard if they stop in Acapulco. I rather think they might as they have to refuel.

PARTY!!!!!!

and outposting everybody! :worship: :rotfl2:





Yeah... sorry about that... :lmao:

Any of the other thieves will tell you I'm guilty of contributing MAJORLY to that! :rotfl2:

Nah.... :rotfl:

::yes:: plus one or two others!!!:rotfl2:

WHO?????? :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

No, I won't take all the blame. ;) Where is Gaylean anyway? :rotfl2:

She's trying to get up to 20,000 before she hits over here...

You guys are killing me! There is no way for me to go whether it is Jan, Feb, or March!! :sad1: I could do May again though!!!

TAMMY!!!!! :yay::yay::yay:

According to the on board lecture, the EB broke the WB record (but not by much)

You had more people on the ship...

[HollyTyler]

..the ship that was pirated, the " maersk", ..was with us thru
the first set of locks, last august. :eek:. [ we took several
pictures..that also included the crew.]

Actually, Maersk isn't a particular ship, it's just the name of a shipping line. http://www.maerskline.com/link/?page=brochure&path=/our_services/vessels

There was also a Maersk ship ahead of us going through the locks too on the WB. :thumbsup2

[Tink rules]

& a nuclear sub...

Nobody was going to hijack US that day!!! :woohoo:

[tom31b]

& a nuclear sub...

Nobody was going to hijack US that day!!! :woohoo:

That was the most photographed secret nuke sub crossing in history

[HollyTyler]

& a nuclear sub...

Nobody was going to hijack US that day!!! :woohoo:
Oh, no worries, Captain Mickey would protect us! :thumbsup2

[Tink rules]

We WERE armed... fireworks.... frozen drinks...

But I'm not giving up ANYTHING for my mickeybars...

[lillygator]

wrong thread...........

[Tink rules]

nice save... :rotfl2:

[gaylean93]

Yep. As a fellow passenger on that trip with Marilyn last year I too hope they cancel Acapulco and add a different location. I'm hoping for Cartagena and/or Mazatlan this time.

And as for the cruise, my wife, LuvBaloo, and I are hoping to go again in 2011! We had such a good time last time.

We should go to Mazatlan and Cartegena :flower3:

[gaylean93]

ok, twist my arm a little.......


we were on the 5/08 Repo - AWESOME!

Only if we can do more wine tastings and hang out more ;)

[gaylean93]

Well if V is on this one ....


then you'd better count us in!!

Is this thread prepared to get overrun by the Thieves? pirate:pirate:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2016/2358593565_d06d09c8a8_m.jpg

I was waiting to see how everyone would react but oh well we're all here now :flower3:

[Tink rules]

Ok... lets get the party started... Gaylean's here... :goodvibes

[gaylean93]

You, Me, V, Bubba and V... is Gaylean thinking about it???

This could get interesting...

Ken... make sure you remember to bring enough memory cards...

Planky may be hanging out with your wife and G in the bars... :scared:

Ken says that Jon and him get to hang out this time :rolleyes: We'll see if the straight laced ones can hang :upsidedow

[Tink rules]

That's it... party Laundry room - Deck 7 - I'll call room service...

[gaylean93]

That's it... party Laundry room - Deck 7 - I'll call room service...

As long as the kids can come....the guys are in :lmao:

[Tink rules]

I was going to send them to do the wash while we go out... ;) I hear 2 am is prime time to be doing the socks...

[gaylean93]

Ok... lets get the party started... Gaylean's here... :goodvibes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDLSkDTV3-Q

[gaylean93]

I was going to send them to do the wash while we go out... ;) I hear 2 am is prime time to be doing the socks...

Oh I thought you were trying to babysit :lmao:

[gaylean93]

You, Me, V, Bubba and V... is Gaylean thinking about it???

This could get interesting...

Ken... make sure you remember to bring enough memory cards...

Planky may be hanging out with your wife and G in the bars... :scared:

Are you going to hang the bars this time :rolleyes1

[calmom]

Oh my gosh! We are so in! Michelle thanks for the email. So very exciting. My red light is blinking on my computer and not sure where my plug is at the moment...but had to jump in for the party. We've never been on the Wonder...I need to stock up on my candy ciggies!
:cool1:

[gaylean93]

Oh my gosh! We are so in! Michelle thanks for the email. So very exciting. My red light is blinking on my computer and not sure where my plug is at the moment...but had to jump in for the party. We've never been on the Wonder...I need to stock up on my candy ciggies!
:cool1:

Hi Lisa. I found some crazy candy cigs. Some were called black lung :eek:

[Tink rules]

Oh my gosh! We are so in! Michelle thanks for the email. So very exciting. My red light is blinking on my computer and not sure where my plug is at the moment...but had to jump in for the party. We've never been on the Wonder...I need to stock up on my candy ciggies!
:cool1:

I knew you'd show up!!!!!! :dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

Hi Lisa!!! :yay:

[calmom]

Hi Lisa. I found some crazy candy cigs. Some were called black lung :eek: The whole idea of candy cigs is really odd....although I sure enjoyed smoking them with you...or was that Cindy?

I knew you'd show up!!!!!! :dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

Hi Lisa!!! :yay:
:dance3:Right back at you!:dance3: Wish I could hang out longer...it is midnight here. Just got back from the Sharks game. Went to celebrate Quentin's birthday and it kept reminding me of my wonderful birthday celebration on the Magic. I'll be back!! Nite you two,
Lisa

[Tink rules]

Boy... she just flits in and out doesn't she???? :hippie:

[Tink rules]

Oh... and Lisa...

Just say no to the Cat 1.... Just get it out of your system right now.... :rotfl2:

[granmaz]

That was the most photographed secret nuke sub crossing in history

:lmao::lmao:

I was waiting to see how everyone would react but oh well we're all here now :flower3:

:dance3:


Oh my gosh! We are so in! Michelle thanks for the email. So very exciting. My red light is blinking on my computer and not sure where my plug is at the moment...but had to jump in for the party. We've never been on the Wonder...I need to stock up on my candy ciggies!
:cool1:


:dance3:

[Tink rules]

Marilyn... I've never seen anyone express themselves with such emotion... :rotfl2:

[glindamood]

Question from a newbie - does anyone remember how much their deposit was on last year's repo sailings? It will give me an idea of what to begin saving for. We will only do a cat 11 i imagine. TIA

[mishoe01]

Question from a newbie - does anyone remember how much their deposit was on last year's repo sailings? It will give me an idea of what to begin saving for. We will only do a cat 11 i imagine. TIA

Hi Gail - I don't remember exactly (been too long for this brain :rotfl:) but the 14nt Transatlantics for 2010 have a $600pp deposit.

[glindamood]

Hi Gail - I don't remember exactly (been too long for this brain :rotfl:) but the 14nt Transatlantics for 2010 have a $600pp deposit.

I didn't think to look at that until after I posted - must be I had not had enough coffee to get my brain cells up and moving. :surfweb: Thanks!

[Brooklyn]

We would def want to do this one! :thumbsup2

[MouseFaninQueue]

Ken says that Jon and him get to hang out this time :rolleyes: We'll see if the straight laced ones can hang :upsidedow

Trust me. Jon and I can hang...

[MrsMork]

We were also on the WB PC cruise last year and it was awesome. Would love to do it again.:love::love:

Us too! :woohoo:

Two here ready and waiting!!!:banana:

Yay! Sailing with Marilyn and John again!! :woohoo:

I hope they change Acapulco for somewhere else as not many people really enjoyed that stop last May.

Yep, if we stop there it will be another sea day for us. I hear a port day special at the spa calling my name!

I am totally with you! I've already started thinking about what to bring for a cruise that hasn't been announced for an unknown date that I'm just hoping to be on!


Now THAT is funny! :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl:

[granmaz]

Us too! :woohoo:



Yay! Sailing with Marilyn and John again!! :woohoo:



Yep, if we stop there it will be another sea day for us. I hear a port day special at the spa calling my name!




Oh yes, now we're talking!!!!! I was wondering if you would be tempted!!!:dance3:

[Eeyore'sthebest]

For those that have gone on the PC repo before, what are your best tips for ensuring we are on the cruise. I NEED a HC stateroom for my DH. There are so few of them on the ship that I don't want to be blocked out. Oh yeah, and it needs a verandah as DH smokes too. :rolleyes:

Any words of advice? I hate to give it to a TA because I'm not sure they would be right on the phone for MY reservation when it opens. Make sense?

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

That's it... party Laundry room - Deck 7 - I'll call room service...

LOL..we did that one of the nights we were stuck in the laundry room - they wouldn't deliver directly to us so we ordered and had it delivered to my cabin down the hall and my DH brought it up to us. I think RS probably wondered why we needed so many cookies.

For those that have gone on the PC repo before, what are your best tips for ensuring we are on the cruise. I NEED a HC stateroom for my DH. There are so few of them on the ship that I don't want to be blocked out. Oh yeah, and it needs a verandah as DH smokes too. :rolleyes:

Any words of advice? I hate to give it to a TA because I'm not sure they would be right on the phone for MY reservation when it opens. Make sense?

Best thing you can do is be on the phone when the bookings open no matter what time that is for you. And your concerns are understandable...I would assume most TA go in the order they rec'd the request from the client.

[Tink rules]

Us too! :woohoo:

Yay! Sailing with Marilyn and John again!! :woohoo:

Yep, if we stop there it will be another sea day for us. I hear a port day special at the spa calling my name!

Now THAT is funny! :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl:

Angie and Dennis are in!!!! :banana::banana::banana: (want to have breakfast again? )

Oh yes, now we're talking!!!!! I was wondering if you would be tempted!!!:dance3:

Twist their arms why don't you... :rotfl:

[MouseFaninQueue]

For those that have gone on the PC repo before, what are your best tips for ensuring we are on the cruise. I NEED a HC stateroom for my DH. There are so few of them on the ship that I don't want to be blocked out. Oh yeah, and it needs a verandah as DH smokes too. :rolleyes:

Any words of advice? I hate to give it to a TA because I'm not sure they would be right on the phone for MY reservation when it opens. Make sense?

We didn't trust a TA to book it for us. In fact BOTH my wife and I each got on a computer to book it to make sure we were on. Once one of us got in the other logged off.

After you've got it booked you can then transfer it to a TA like Dreams Unlimited for any specials or other offerings.

[EllaEnchanted]

I agree with Tink rules. Disney will fill this ship with adults. They won't have any problem doing that either. There are probably more adults cruising without children on these longer cruises than adults cruising with children. At least that's how it was on the 11 night Southern in '06.

Look at the fury we've already started here and it hasn't even been announced.

Hi Denise....I'm Deb and me and my DH John did the 11 night Southern in Sept of '06. That's where I learned about the disboards and joined as soon as I got home. Were you on the Southern in Sept???

Have you been looking to do another Southern since your last one? I loved the ports the most. Better than Eastern, Western or PC ports. We're currently booked on the 2010 Christmas 11 night Southern cruise. It's way too expensive because it's Christmas. But we love all the ports. Then when we talked about this coming up in early 2011, we decided that we'll transfer our deposit and do this one instead. We'll be reunion Thieves. We did the WBPC repo in May'08. We decided the people are more important than the ports. It's also half the amount of money for a longer cruise.

I would still like to book a Southern again, just not on a holiday so it won't cost so much. I'll have to keep checking the new itineraries.

[gaylean93]

Trust me. Jon and I can hang...

Well your laces are coming untied :eek:

[gaylean93]

Yep, if we stop there it will be another sea day for us. I hear a port day special at the spa calling my name!






I might get off to shop at the port and that's it. I liked the little shops in there.

[EllaEnchanted]

According to the on board lecture, the EB broke the WB record (but not by much)


Do you know how many DISers you had onboard??? We just about broke 400....you should see our group shot!

Actually:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/Aruba135-1.jpg


I can just imagine what the group shot from this cruise will look like. Between the Pirates and the Thieves and the Newcomers.....we'll probably break 400 DISers. WOW!

[EllaEnchanted]

Actually, Maersk isn't a particular ship, it's just the name of a shipping line. http://www.maerskline.com/link/?page=brochure&path=/our_services/vessels

There was also a Maersk ship ahead of us going through the locks too on the WB. :thumbsup2


My brother works as a merchant marine seaman and he has worked for Maersk before. I'm sure glad he wasn't onboard that ship right now. I'll have to ask him if he knows anyone on that crew.

[hawkaye19]

Sorry Holly... I beat you... The Plankman said I could take all the time in the world I want... as long as I bring him along...



There may be a "few" of us on this cruise... :rolleyes1



Which one are you going on?



I think she actually did most of her driving on MY side of deck 7...



Vicky!!! You on this one TOO????????

and you get a do over for Acapulco... ;)




We are doing the June Baltic Cruise......

[gaylean93]

Do you know how many DISers you had onboard??? We just about broke 400....you should see our group shot!

Actually:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/Aruba135-1.jpg


I can just imagine what the group shot from this cruise will look like. Between the Pirates and the Thieves and the Newcomers.....we'll probably break 400 DISers. WOW!

I know a few of those people :eek:

[hawkaye19]

Bruce I notice that you are on the first baltic. We have a cruise meet thread too. Gydell in on this one, as well as Seaulater. Should be fun. Come see us!:goodvibes


Already on that group...have not posted in a while....lol...sooo many groups...sooo little time

[tom31b]

[COLOR="Green"]


Do you know how many DISers you had onboard??? We just about broke 400....you should see our group shot!



Last count before cruise was 624 registered with our group, although that did include 20-25 who had canceled but still wanted newsletters, updates, etc.

We did a photo/video sharing site that has 12,000+ photos and videos on it.
We had a "planning board" where we cut/paste a lot of important planning stuff because the thread moved too fast. We also set up a number of our group excursions there. In Aruba we had enough signed up to take up both boats for the Jolly Pirates snorkeling (what a blast).
We also had a website as I know you did too.

I think the final numbers we got from Disney (on board) were 2200 or 2400 passengers were Castaway Club members.

The DVC receptions were too big (too many people) for RBD, SRO.

[HollyTyler]

Oh my gosh! We are so in! Michelle thanks for the email. So very exciting. My red light is blinking on my computer and not sure where my plug is at the moment...but had to jump in for the party. We've never been on the Wonder...I need to stock up on my candy ciggies!
:cool1:

Hooray!!!!! One more recruited family! :yay:

[HollyTyler]

Oh... and Lisa...

Just say no to the Cat 1.... Just get it out of your system right now.... :rotfl2:
:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

[tom31b]

We never got a "single" group photo done (EB Repo)


Grown up Princess Night (aka Prince and Princess dinner)

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/367741557_Cm4WB-L.jpg

Pirate Night

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/509736548_5a62T-L.jpg

Small group heading to beach in Cabo

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/364043989_gQk8k-L.jpg

[EllaEnchanted]

Last count before cruise was 624 registered with our group, although that did include 20-25 who had canceled but still wanted newsletters, updates, etc.

We did a photo/video sharing site that has 12,000+ photos and videos on it.
We had a "planning board" where we cut/paste a lot of important planning stuff because the thread moved too fast. We also set up a number of our group excursions there. In Aruba we had enough signed up to take up both boats for the Jolly Pirates snorkeling (what a blast).
We also had a website as I know you did too.

I think the final numbers we got from Disney (on board) were 2200 or 2400 passengers were Castaway Club members.

The DVC receptions were too big (too many people) for RBD, SRO.


WOW....I don't know all of our exact numbers but your group far exceeded ours. That means that you'll have plenty of experience to tackle this crowd....maybe we'll get the same kind of numbers on this cruise?:confused3

[HollyTyler]

We would def want to do this one! :thumbsup2
Welcome aboard!

[EllaEnchanted]

We never got a "single" group photo done (EB Repo)


Grown up Princess Night (aka Prince and Princess dinner)

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/367741557_Cm4WB-L.jpg

Pirate Night

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/509736548_5a62T-L.jpg

Small group heading to beach in Cabo

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/364043989_gQk8k-L.jpg


.......you just HAD to make me do it......I LOVE all your pictures......BUT......I did not see any CHAMPAGNE GIRLS PICTURES......

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/champagnegirls051.jpg


:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing: :laughing::laughing:

[gaylean93]

.......you just HAD to make me do it......I LOVE all your pictures......BUT......I did not see any CHAMPAGNE GIRLS PICTURES......

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/champagnegirls051.jpg


:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing: :laughing::laughing:


I think we should dress up like princesses next time. They look pretty. Do you think we can all find pink formals?

[EllaEnchanted]

We had a pink Tink named Sassy Bubbles and our tiaras and we had a champagne tasting. I'm sure we'll do it again for the ladies on this cruise.

I'll be on the Sept 09 Tortola cruise and we're having another Champagne Girls tasting on that cruise......but now we have pink fur tiaras (see pic in signature) and pink boas. Sassy Bubbles is cruising with us too. She also said she's interested in doing this cruise as well. hmmmmmm......I'm sure we'll be toasting in pink again.:cutie::cutie::cutie::cutie:

[EllaEnchanted]

I think we should dress up like princesses next time. They look pretty. Do you think we can all find pink formals?

HA....for that we would need real tiaras!!!

[gaylean93]

We had a pink Tink named Sassy Bubbles and our tiaras and we had a champagne tasting. I'm sure we'll do it again for the ladies on this cruise.

I'll be on the Sept 09 Tortola cruise and we're having another Champagne Girls tasting on that cruise......but now we have pink fur tiaras (see pic in signature) and pink boas. Sassy Bubbles is cruising with us too. She also said she's interested in doing this cruise as well. hmmmmmm......I'm sure we'll be toasting in pink again.:cutie::cutie::cutie::cutie:

I can't wait :dance3:

[gaylean93]

HA....for that we would need real tiaras!!!

Oh my goodness can you imagine. That would be over the top and I would feel so pretty princess:

[HollyTyler]

.......you just HAD to make me do it......I LOVE all your pictures......BUT......I did not see any CHAMPAGNE GIRLS PICTURES......

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/champagnegirls051.jpg


:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing: :laughing::laughing:

I'm still so sad that I had to miss that and other group things. :sad2: Otherwise, I would have gotten to spend time with everybody like I'd planned. :sad1: If Tyler gets kicked out of the kids' club this time, I'm tossing him overboard.

[gaylean93]

I'm still so sad that I had to miss that and other group things. :sad2: Otherwise, I would have gotten to spend time with everybody like I'd planned. :sad1: If Tyler gets kicked out of the kids' club this time, I'm tossing him overboard.

Well we'll save some champagne for when you get out of jail :lmao:

[HollyTyler]

Well we'll save some champagne for when you get out of jail :lmao:
Gee, thanks, I'll probably need lots! :rotfl2:

[gaylean93]

Gee, thanks, I'll probably need lots! :rotfl2:

Oh no I'm the one that gets all the champagne. Most people didn't drink much so I kept going up for more :rolleyes1 I drank enough for Marilyn and me ;)

[EllaEnchanted]

I can't wait :dance3:


YEAH!!! We'll be doing it again and it will be the best one ever!:lmao::lmao:

[EllaEnchanted]

Oh my goodness can you imagine. That would be over the top and I would feel so pretty princess:


I have two real ones....I wear them on formal nights and birthday parties....just about anywhere that Bubba wears his pink wig....hahahaha.:rotfl:

I don't buy expensive ones....just $20 or so. I could send you a link if you're interested. Get one for you and Brooke.:cutie:

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm still so sad that I had to miss that and other group things. :sad2: Otherwise, I would have gotten to spend time with everybody like I'd planned. :sad1: If Tyler gets kicked out of the kids' club this time, I'm tossing him overboard.


I would say just bring him to the party and he can help John. We all want you there.....you can drink beer. But wear pink.;) We need to take a pretty picture.

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm still so sad that I had to miss that and other group things. :sad2: Otherwise, I would have gotten to spend time with everybody like I'd planned. :sad1: If Tyler gets kicked out of the kids' club this time, I'm tossing him overboard.


Sorry.....duplicate.

[EllaEnchanted]

Oh no I'm the one that gets all the champagne. Most people didn't drink much so I kept going up for more :rolleyes1 I drank enough for Marilyn and me ;)


Well we have tasters and guzzlers....feel free to keep refilling. :lovestruc

[HollyTyler]

I would say just bring him to the party and he can help John. We all want you there.....you can drink beer. But wear pink.;) We need to take a pretty picture.
I'll do that this time if everybody's OK with it. But it might be different this time, he might make it longer in the kids' club, fingers crossed! :thumbsup2

[Octoberbride03]

I can't say I'm in. But how much do these cruises generally run?

I would soooooo love to do the Panama Canal. I already have a Magic cruise booked that we're pushing back to 2011, but that was always the plan to begin with. We rebooked onboard. I wonder if could switch ships and still get the onboard credit and discount.

hmmmmmm

[HollyTyler]

I can't say I'm in. But how much do these cruises generally run?

I would soooooo love to do the Panama Canal. I already have a Magic cruise booked that we're pushing back to 2011, but that was always the plan to begin with. We rebooked onboard. I wonder if could switch ships and still get the onboard credit and discount.

hmmmmmm
Well, for me & my son it was $1546 per person for 15 days for a category 11.

[ACDSNY]

Anyone want to guess what a cat 8 or 6 would be for 2 adults?

[Lil' Grumpy]

yeppers, h.t.?..you're right....., i just recognized that pale blue
they painted their ships.


:eek:. i'm amazed..how so many found time together. heck, we lost
our kids...most of the time. [ not on purpose, :rolleyes1


..i don't kno who had the numbers, but i do kno...the east pc had

the real jack sparrow~~ onboard, :thumbsup2.



we flew clear across the states..did disneyland, commando style,

...so the first 3 days..we were napping, alot.



early morning..on deck 10, right before....we begun the canal
crossings...the floor must been slick...severval people fell, hard!


....while we have the tendency to keep by oursleves, the
dis gave us outstanding table mates, that were fun every night.

we also had a very young couple with 2 lil'kids, next to us, &
they joined in...., their lil' princess: ..had a "pinch" of tomboy in
her. sweet as they could be.



did anyone see?...that hughmogous..croc?...@ the begining of the
canal? [ jus started working on our videos] . it looked liked a
floating tree....with "eyes." that thing....could swallow me
in 2 gulps, :scared:



cabo?...the whale sighting made our snorkle trip! oh, the cowboy &
..i think....davey jones' lil brother..."silver claw". did any one see

..the lil'wodden cross? right above..the hooter's sign.

while i heard complaining about the food, i ate like a piggy. one
of my favorites food stuff...were the corndogs! :hug:

* we also did the 11~nighter....& it was a favorite..too. i hope they
redo...it in the future...st. kitts..train ride..with jimmy the monkey?
and the free drinks..they were providing, had a mule kick. & then
the singers..were a delight. [ the beaches..were black....from the
volcanoes. ] . and it was sunday...everyone were in their church
clothes, :thumbsup2

back on the pc cruise, one night the threater lost its sounds, during
the wil smith 's movie..near the end. on the way out, they gave
everyone...some really neat...dcl flashligts. that's dcl!

....one of the thing we got out of pc cruise, was listening..to an artist
talk about his dream, mr. williams. something special, that gave our
children inspiration. he just dosne't draw cartoons, he gives them
their feelings...& to me , that makes him a disney legend. :wizard:

so any cruise he is on, one should go to any of his presentation.
[ a lady down below us....won 2 of his drawings. this wasn't missed
by the "crowd". she didn't say..nothing, instead made a quick exit.
ha! smart woman. :laughing:

[aan1701]

I, my wife, my mom, and like six of our friends will be booking this once it becomes open for sail. it will be my Third PC crossing with DCL. I just love that not only will the Wonder be taking me home, but I will be taking her to her new home.

[MickeyAddict]

I just found this thread! We will definitely be booking this cruise. By the time it comes around, it will be our 10th or 11th Disney cruise - depending on whether it is before or after the Dream inaugural....

I'm sure some of you will be on the WB TA in September of 2010 -- we can get to know each other then.

Marilyn

[EllaEnchanted]

I'll do that this time if everybody's OK with it. But it might be different this time, he might make it longer in the kids' club, fingers crossed! :thumbsup2


I'm sure everyone is ok with it. We all know Tyler and we all want you to be there so it's not a problem. Keep it in mind as a back up just in case you need to.....don't miss it, just bring him along. John will love having his help.

[EllaEnchanted]

I can't say I'm in. But how much do these cruises generally run?

I would soooooo love to do the Panama Canal. I already have a Magic cruise booked that we're pushing back to 2011, but that was always the plan to begin with. We rebooked onboard. I wonder if could switch ships and still get the onboard credit and discount.

hmmmmmm


It depends on what Category you're looking at. What do you prefer?

You should have no problem transferring your cruise to this one and keeping your onboard credits and discounts in place.

[EllaEnchanted]

Well, for me & my son it was $1546 per person for 15 days for a category 11.


For me and my DH it was just under $5k total for both of us in a Cat 6.

[Tink rules]

We didn't trust a TA to book it for us. In fact BOTH my wife and I each got on a computer to book it to make sure we were on. Once one of us got in the other logged off.

After you've got it booked you can then transfer it to a TA like Dreams Unlimited for any specials or other offerings.

Sooooo YOU were responsible for the little fishies... :rotfl:




Do you know how many DISers you had onboard??? We just about broke 400....you should see our group shot!

Actually:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/Aruba135-1.jpg


I can just imagine what the group shot from this cruise will look like. Between the Pirates and the Thieves and the Newcomers.....we'll probably break 400 DISers. WOW!

Someone want to photoshop me into that picture???

I know a few of those people :eek:

Really?

Last count before cruise was 624 registered with our group, although that did include 20-25 who had canceled but still wanted newsletters, updates, etc.

We did a photo/video sharing site that has 12,000+ photos and videos on it.
We had a "planning board" where we cut/paste a lot of important planning stuff because the thread moved too fast. We also set up a number of our group excursions there. In Aruba we had enough signed up to take up both boats for the Jolly Pirates snorkeling (what a blast).
We also had a website as I know you did too.

I think the final numbers we got from Disney (on board) were 2200 or 2400 passengers were Castaway Club members.

The DVC receptions were too big (too many people) for RBD, SRO.

The nice thing about the May cruise is that it wasn't over crowded...it was sold out, but it was more adults than kids and it just was a really great time... and you couldn't beat our weather... we had one shower and it was at night... :thumbsup2




.......you just HAD to make me do it......I LOVE all your pictures......BUT......I did not see any CHAMPAGNE GIRLS PICTURES......

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/champagnegirls051.jpg


:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing: :laughing::laughing:


That's cause there's only one CHAMPAGNE GIRLS!!! :cutie::cutie::cutie:

I think we should dress up like princesses next time. They look pretty. Do you think we can all find pink formals?

You made me get a pink wig last time that I didn't wear... can we make it different colors at least so that we don't all look like a bunch of pepto bismol drunks???

We had a pink Tink named Sassy Bubbles and our tiaras and we had a champagne tasting. I'm sure we'll do it again for the ladies on this cruise.

I'll be on the Sept 09 Tortola cruise and we're having another Champagne Girls tasting on that cruise......but now we have pink fur tiaras (see pic in signature) and pink boas. Sassy Bubbles is cruising with us too. She also said she's interested in doing this cruise as well. hmmmmmm......I'm sure we'll be toasting in pink again.:cutie::cutie::cutie::cutie:

& I VOTE FOR GETTING THE BUBBLY ON BOARD!!!!!!!

Anyone want to guess what a cat 8 or 6 would be for 2 adults?

I got a Cat 7 for about $8,000 but I had to pick up a last minute cancellation to get it. It still worked out about what I would have paid for a b2b and we got different ports AND the Canal... :woohoo:

[HollyTyler]

I'm sure everyone is ok with it. We all know Tyler and we all want you to be there so it's not a problem. Keep it in mind as a back up just in case you need to.....don't miss it, just bring him along. John will love having his help.
And Tyler will love helping! :thumbsup2

[Tracyvp]

I've been emailing with my TA about this cruise. She said that although she still doesn't know either the timing of the cruise or when they'll start taking bookings, she did say that she spoke with a supervisor at DCL and they are "quietly" taking fax requests for a waiting list ONLY if you're booking a Cat 1-3. Way outta my price range, so I can't take advantage, but I know some of you probably can!

Either way, I sure hope to be on it! Dunno, though. February is right smack in the middle of gym meet season. But I think it would be our only chance to go on the Wonder, unless they go to Hawaii. You couldn't pay me to do a Mexican Riviera cruise by itself. I don't mind the stops on the way home through the canal, but I'd never choose it as a whole cruise.

Besides, I can't imagine a Disney cruise without Castaway Cay!!!

[Tracyvp]

I might have known the Thieves would take over this thread! Must be because most of the Pirates haven't found it yet! I feel sorry for the newbies! Watch out! This group can TALK!!!

[Tracyvp]

Do you know how many DISers you had onboard??? We just about broke 400....you should see our group shot!

Actually:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/Aruba135-1.jpg


I can just imagine what the group shot from this cruise will look like. Between the Pirates and the Thieves and the Newcomers.....we'll probably break 400 DISers. WOW!

HEY! I know those people! This was one of the pix we missed. I think we actually only ended up in one of the group shots. The one I really wanted to do, we got stuck in the Walt Disney Theater and couldn't get there in time! But it sure is fun to see all the familiar faces. Makes me want to start tagging. (Oh, wait, I'm not on Facebook!)

[granmaz]

Anyone want to guess what a cat 8 or 6 would be for 2 adults?

Our Cat 6 was just ovre $7,000 without air and insurance.




For me and my DH it was just under $5k total for both of us in a Cat 6.

How on earth did you manage that price?

[Tracyvp]

Our Cat 6 was just ovre $7,000 without air and insurance.



How on earth did you manage that price?

I think you'll hear different prices from last time depending on when people booked. We didn't book ours until a year out and by then the price was up a lot. We paid around $12k for 4 of us in a Category 6.

[tom31b]

I wonder how the pricing will work out this time. I thought the EB was way underpriced, we had 2 adults, 2 kids in cat 10 for under $6,000 (no ins, no trans). That plays out to $100 per person per day in my version of Mickey math, which is downright cheap for lodging and 4-5 meals a day. The TA, which they have a much harder time filling, were almost free by the time they sailed last time.

But the EB was in summer, school not in session for a lot of passengers.

A lot more cabins opened up at 90 days for the WB than did for the EB.

[Brooklyn]

For all of you who have cruised the PC cruises before, do they sell out that first day?

[granmaz]

The 2008 EB did sell out the first day, but the WB took a day or two to sell out. However, with there only being one PC crossing I would say it will sell out. There were cabins that came available along the way, especially at final payment time though.