July 12, 2011 - Sailing to Alaska is WONDERful style!!!

[alikat99]

I didn't see another thread (unless I missed it), so I figured that I would start one.

I just booked last night, sailing in one of the SPH rooms (the last one said the DCL rep).

My cast of characters will be:
Amy - myself - celebrating my 42nd birthday on 7/18
Chris - DH (44)
Emily - DD (9)
Madison - DD (7)
(ages at time of cruise)

We've never been to Alaska, so I'm looking forward to this cruise as a first experience. I'm sure that we'll want to go back in the future!! This will be DCL cruise #9 for us. We have sailed 4 times on the Magic and 3 times on the Wonder, and we're scheduled to sail again on the Wonder on 3/28/10 over Spring Break (we couldn't pass up kids sail free offer).

We're FL residents, so Alaska will be QUITE a change for us (not so much for me, since I'm a Chicago native), but definitely for the rest of my family, as they're definitely Florida natives (DH moved there when he was 2).

And, I'm hoping that a bunch of my DISfriends will be joining us for this cruise!!

[fireplug]

This was going to be our 2nd choice cruise. I wish I had known you were going on it. The 12th is Coleens birthday! I hope you have a great time. We go about 5 weeks before you so I will do some reporting.

SQuid

[alikat99]

Oh no Steve - are you sure you don't wanna switch?? Julie, Erin, Diana and Stacy are all considering this cruise. Not sure if everyone will be sailing, but there's talk.

[mrsmoore]

I am going to join you here, and hope on 9/28 I can officially join!! This is our first choice, also looking at August 30, but over Labor Day so I think it might be more. We will likely be:
ME (will turn 34 shortly after cruise)
DH (36)
DD (will turn 6, 7/17)

And possibly FIL and his wife. We hope my parents will think about joining us too.

We are hoping for a Category 11B, hopefully a sideways. FIL is getting a Cat 5 and T quote, we shall see.

This will be our first DCL. We live in Seattle, so the lack of need for airfare made this too easy!! We plan to take Amtrak up to Vancouver the day before and stay one night. Amtrak back is a late departing time, so should catch it the day we return.

Fingers crossed. A higher deposit might be the deciding factor for us, we shall see!

[alikat99]

Hi Marsha - since we're coming from FL, we looked into airfare, and I think that we're going to end up going up a few days early and flying into Seattle. Then, we were also considering Amtrak up to Vancouver. I was laughing with my kids that we'd be doing "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" + a ship, but since they're so young, they didn't appreciate my "humor".

[mrsmoore]

Amy,
You guys will have a great time checking out Seattle!! DH and I did a short overnight trip to Vancouver on Amtrak, and ride is absolutely awesome!! You gotta sit on the West side of the train, you will have the best view. Much of it runs along the water.

I really hope we can get on this sailing, to spend DD's birthday with Disney would be awesome!! We took her to Disneyland in February and had thought about a return trip for her 5th or 6th birthday, but this is too perfect!

I will be happy to provide any feedback and ideas on things to do in Seattle!

[hawaiian mickey]

aloha,
We booked the alaska cruise and we can't wait for 2011.
We are going to be a party of 6.
Henry
Brenda DW
Carmen DM
Marie DM-in law
Alison DF
Liz DF
2 SPH rooms
1 cat 9

aloha,
hawaiian mickey

[alikat99]

Hey hawaiian mickey - which SPHs did you get? We have sailed in 5024 several times, but this time we're on the other side of the ship in 5520.

I LOVE the SPH rooms!!!

[hawaiian mickey]

aloha,
We'll be neighbors. We are in SPH 5522-5524. We also love SPH.

aloha,
hawaiian mickey

[Melrosgirl]

We just booked!

[kiddisney]

hi - just confirmed our cruise - we've got two rooms

5013 & 5014

it's me, dh, dd (21 at that time), ds (19 at that time), & ds (6 at that time)

we can't wait -

it looks like the dis cruisers know that deck 5 is great - all the spr's were booked by the tiime we called - but we got 5013 - the first room that we had when we did the inaugural magic & wonder cruises - so it'll be like 'home' in our special room on this inaugural cruise to alaska

but we can't wait - it's going to be great -

[mrsmoore]

We are hoping for Deck 5 too! Hopefully one of those sideways 11B rooms, which looks like 5013 is? Is that room roomy??!! It will just be DH, me, and DD (6), so figure that will be perfect!

[kiddisney]

5013 is the sideways room - it's on the front end of the ship - so it's not so crowded - we were going to get two i/s staterooms but thought that the porthole would be good to look out as we cruise since we'll be closer to shore than on a full open ocean cruise - hope to see other dis'ers on this special trip

[jship210]

We're booked! Jack~Patty~ DS Ben & Jason. Now I gotta get a new trip counter
:thumbsup2

[vpalmer]

Add three more to the July 12th sailing.

We are in Cat 7a #7620 (Secret Verandah cabin)

Our cast includes:
Myself: Veronica - 35 at the time
DH: Also 35 at the time
DD: 8 at the time of sailing


I would be more than happy to set up a logo for our sailing. I see the 7-26 folks are using Donald. There is a cute Mickey picture on a floatplane. What do you guys think about using that?

[jship210]

Add three more to the July 12th sailing.

We are in Cat 7a #7620 (Secret Verandah cabin)

Our cast includes:
Myself: Veronica - 35 at the time
DH: Also 35 at the time
DD: 8 at the time of sailing


I would be more than happy to set up a logo for our sailing. I see the 7-26 folks are using Donald. There is a cute Mickey picture on a floatplane. What do you guys think about using that?


:thumbsup2

[vpalmer]

:thumbsup2

Thanks. Here is my first attempt. I can make any changes needed. If anyone has a catchier name, that's great too.

ETA: Sorry, way too huge - resizing...

ETA again - Let's try this:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f248/vpalmer2/2009/MickeyAlaska2-3.jpg

[mrsmoore]

We are waiting on DU to get our official notice of a quote, but we plan to be on board, have deposit ready!!

Can I make a cheesy suggestion for a name?

One of my favorite rides at Disneyland is Big Thunder Mountain. When you are waiting they say, "hold on to your hats, this is the wildest ride in the west".

What about a name like that, "Wildest Cruise in the West".

Okay, that probably sounds totally cheesy, but just an idea!

I do not know how I am going ot make it until July of 2011!!

[vpalmer]

We are waiting on DU to get our official notice of a quote, but we plan to be on board, have deposit ready!!

Can I make a cheesy suggestion for a name?

One of my favorite rides at Disneyland is Big Thunder Mountain. When you are waiting they say, "hold on to your hats, this is the wildest ride in the west".

What about a name like that, "Wildest Cruise in the West".

Okay, that probably sounds totally cheesy, but just an idea!

I do not know how I am going ot make it until July of 2011!!

I love that! My DD calls BTMR "The Wildest Ride in the West" ride. :laughing:

[wdw1014]

Hi,
Count us in for the July 12th, Alaskan Cruise. My cast includes
Me: Angie
DH: Greg
DS: Brock
DDIL:Betzy

This is my forth cruise, DH second cruise, DS forth cruise, and DDIL first cruise. All with DCL. I have no idea how I will wait until 2011, but talking with others on the same cruise will sure help!

[2littlestitches]

Hi guys...I'm joining this thread too!

My name is Kelley and I am traveling with my husband and kids, my sister and her family, my brother and my parents. We are a group of 10 who have become quite hooked on Disney cruises and can't wait to see Alaska for the first time!


Really, really excited about this cruise!

[mrsmoore]

DH, DD, and I are official! Room 6019! I cannot wait!! DD will turn 6 on our Ketchikan day!

[dejnosluvmickey]

We are in!!

This will be our 4th cruise.
two cabins #2132 and #2133

MYSELF: WAYNE(39)
wife :stephania(35)
DD : Amber(16)
DS: Mitchel(14)
DD: ashley (12)
DD: maggie(8)
DS: mason(7)
DD: abby(4)

We have done two members cruises so far and next year's again.

[crzy4dals]

Amy - great to see you started this thread.

We are in- we had booked a cat 7a and then tonight I looked and the price for a cat 6 was only 80 bucks more.... so we have changed to cat 6 GTY.

My crew:
Erin - I will be the big 40 in 2011 - so the veranda is my birthday present.
DH - Rich - 41
DS - Nick - 12
(ages at time of cruise)

My sister and her family will be joining us as well
They are in Cat5c 6616
DSis - Stephanie 37
DBil - Tom 41
DNephew - Truitt 17
DNiece - Bailey 4

I am so excited about this trip with family and friends.

We canceled our 2010 Med cruise for this one - I prefer to sail with friends :)

Only 652 days until we sail

I look forward to getting to know everyone over the next 2 years!!

[StephsCrop]

Hey, this is Stephanie! Already introduced by my sister Erin in the previous post.

Hey, Veronica! Looks like we are sailing together after all!!

I look forward to getting to know everyone prior to the cruise. This will be my first cruise since I was like 6 or 7 years old.

Amy - great to see you started this thread.

We are in- we had booked a cat 7a and then tonight I looked and the price for a cat 6 was only 80 bucks more.... so we have changed to cat 6 GTY.

My crew:
Erin - I will be the big 40 in 2011 - so the veranda is my birthday present.
DH - Rich - 41
DS - Nick - 12
(ages at time of cruise)

My sister and her family will be joining us as well
They are in Cat5c 6616
DSis - Stephanie 37
DBil - Tom 41
DNephew - Truitt 17
DNiece - Bailey 4

I am so excited about this trip with family and friends.

We canceled our 2010 Med cruise for this one - I prefer to sail with friends :)

Only 652 days until we sail

I look forward to getting to know everyone over the next 2 years!!

[vpalmer]

Hey, this is Stephanie! Already introduced by my sister Erin in the previous post.

Hey, Veronica! Looks like we are sailing together after all!!

I look forward to getting to know everyone prior to the cruise. This will be my first cruise since I was like 6 or 7 years old.

OK, so how small is the world when you run into your neighbor in a cruise meet on the DisBoards? Bizarre!!:lmao:

[Stitch#1]

Ahoy Captain Amy!!
Happy to be sailing with you and some other great friends again!

Here are the players from this family
Stacy (myself), 42 at cruise time
Jeff - DH, 45 at cruise time
Nick - DS, 16 at cruise time

[adnil530]

Hello to all! We have booked this cruise also. Looking forward to going to Alaska...a first for me and the girls...Dad has his sea legs and has been many times. We are:

Mike, Linda, Michelle & Laura (15/10 at cruise time). This will be our 4th Disney Cruise. We are booked in a Cat. 6 GTY. This should be a fantastic cruise.

Decided to treat myself & celebrate my birthday on board! I won't say which b'day:rotfl2:

Looking forward to meeting others.

Linda

[Bullseyebaby]

We're booked too!

Janie (me) (47)
DH David (47)
DS Riley (18)
DD Sierra (14)
:banana:

[mrsmoore]

DH, DD, and I are official! Room 6019! I cannot wait!! DD will turn 6 on our Ketchikan day!

Got us a new room, now 6511. I had read on wdwinfo that 6019 was next to a crew room that did not show on the deck plans. 6511 sounds like it will be perfect!

[DisneyCruisin]

Hi!

I'm Jen, and our group of 9 (so far) will be joining you all....including my sister and brother in law who live in Anchorage. We've been trying to convince them to cruise for years, who knew the Alaksan one would get them aboard!

We visted them this past July. It's a BEAUTIFUL state. I can't wait to see from the Wonder!

[dejnosluvmickey]

Ohhh this is so long to wait. I think it may just kill me. I was so excited last night that Wayne and I went to the book store and got a book on cruising Alaska. I have read every page to chapter 2...even the ones that I didn't need to read. LOL.

Us being a family of 8 I like to know everything well in advance. Well this is a bit of a long time to wait. Atleast I haven't started packing yet. I have to get through our May trip to WDW and then the Member cruise in September. (I'm hoping that isn't as big of a dissapointment as the 2009 one). If it is I think that will be the last member cruise for us.

I'm so excited to get to know everyone. By the time we all get to the ship we will all be like good friends. I'm trying to talk my sister-in-law into comming, but she will just be finishing up nursing school and I know how big of a pain it is to get a vacation when just starting a new job. =(

Let me tell you all a little about us =)

Wayne-the dad: works full time for Coca-Cola. Seems funny because he only drinks Mt. Dew. He just loves that they only offer coke products on Disney cruises. He is also the family taxi driver. (you will see why down below) I tease him that he needs to paint his truck yellow and add a meter so he can make a few bucks for gas money.

Stephania (me)-the mom: I work full time plus as a 3rd shift nurse. Don't be surprised if you see posts at 1 am. I'm doing them from work on my cell phone trying to stay awake.

Amber-oldest daughter is in the 9th grade now. On varsity cheerleading and has a ton of fun with her cell phone texting up a storm. Boy am I glad that we have unlimited texting. Playes the flute and absoloutly "loves" school. (I say that with sarcasm)

Mitchel-oldest son: Is in the 7th grade and on the football team. No clue how that works seeing how I have no physical talent at all.

Ashley-daughter #2: is in the 5th grade and thinks that she is just as old as her highschool aged sister.She is in chior and playes the flute also. Girl Scouts keeps her busy.

Maggie-daughter #3: Is in the 2nd grade and loves to play with the baby. Brownies keeps her learning fun new things.

Mason-son #2: is the comic of the family. He can always make everyone laugh by burping on command. (it must be a boy thing). This is his first year of school. K-is just the best thing on earth to him.

Abby- daughter #4: is the monkey of the family. Constantly laughing and being found in the oddest places. I don't know how a 2 year old can get on the fridge, but this one can.

As I sit here and type this I wonder if its too soon to ask if anyone will be doing the fish extenders??? I know for sure that we will. My kids love finding the surprises every night at the room. Wayne seems to think that its too soon, but being the organized one I like to know sooner than later. =)

I hope everyone has a wonderful night. Its now time for me to do the mom thing and get some homework done before dad comes home and has to start playing taxi.

[tink*girl]

hi!
we are going to be on the cruise too.
adnil530 is my mother :)
we will definatly do fish extenders!
any other currently 13 yr olds?

[dejnosluvmickey]

hi!
we are going to be on the cruise too.
adnil530 is my mother :)
we will definatly do fish extenders!
any other currently 13 yr olds?


Our son Mitchel is currently 13. If he keeps getting in trouble at school he might stay 13 for ever.

[Susan C]

Hello,

We booked yesterday for Cruise... Can't wait, we are sailing on DVC points in cabin number 5514... we discovered Deck 5 this summer on West. Car cruise and loved how quiet it was.

We are
Ron
Susan
RJ - will be 11 by the time we sail, that sounds too grown up for me!

This will be our Fourth Cruise... we love it...

Would love to get involved in the Fish Extender, we loved coming back to our cabin and finding little gifts.. I don't know who loved it more me our RJ.

Happy Planning
Susan :3dglasses

[vpalmer]

Welcome to all our new additions! My brother's family will be joining us as well. They have two boys who will be 6 and 11 at the time.

I used our new slogan and reworked our logo. If you have more suggestions please let me know!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f248/vpalmer2/Disney/MickeyAlaska-2.jpg

[mrsmoore]

Welcome to all our new additions! My brother's family will be joining us as well. They have two boys who will be 6 and 11 at the time.

I used our new slogan and reworked our logo. If you have more suggestions please let me know!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f248/vpalmer2/Disney/MickeyAlaska-2.jpg

Love it!! How can you share the pic with us?? For my own sanity, I have thought about putting together a word document with all the links out there for ideas and information. I will be happy to share that with others.

[vpalmer]

Love it!! How can you share the pic with us?? For my own sanity, I have thought about putting together a word document with all the links out there for ideas and information. I will be happy to share that with others.

Hey Marsha,

To get the logo, quote the post with the picture in it. In hte quote you will see an address for the picture. Copy the entire address including both IMG's. Then copy and paste it into your signature.

[dejnosluvmickey]

This will be our Fourth Cruise... we love it...

Would love to get involved in the Fish Extender, we loved coming back to our cabin and finding little gifts.. I don't know who loved it more me our RJ.

Happy Planning
Susan :3dglasses

We also didn't think we would like crusing, but boy were we wrong. We love it!

The Alaska cruise will be our 4th, crossing my fingers that it is our 5th. I'm trying to convince my husband that we need to do the April 10 day Mexician Riviera as an adult only trip. Hopefully that works out.

As to the fish extenders...my over organized self has already started a list of who is thinking of doing them =)

Today has been hectic for me. Got done with work at 7am and had to be back to work at 11 am for a meeting. Not a lot of fun. I have been up now for close to 18 hours and the baby finally fell asleep so I think I will steal a little nap before getting the kids from school and then off to games and practices.

I hope everyone has a good Friday night =)

[mrsmoore]

Hey Marsha,

To get the logo, quote the post with the picture in it. In hte quote you will see an address for the picture. Copy the entire address including both IMG's. Then copy and paste it into your signature.

Thanks!! I love it! Okay, I know I am only one person, so others might have other ideas! For now I am going to put it in my sig!!

[mrsmoore]

We also didn't think we would like crusing, but boy were we wrong. We love it!

The Alaska cruise will be our 4th, crossing my fingers that it is our 5th. I'm trying to convince my husband that we need to do the April 10 day Mexician Riviera as an adult only trip. Hopefully that works out.

As to the fish extenders...my over organized self has already started a list of who is thinking of doing them =)

Today has been hectic for me. Got done with work at 7am and had to be back to work at 11 am for a meeting. Not a lot of fun. I have been up now for close to 18 hours and the baby finally fell asleep so I think I will steal a little nap before getting the kids from school and then off to games and practices.

I hope everyone has a good Friday night =)


This will be our first cruise!! I am so excited!! If we have our passports, I might try to figure out a West Coast repo next year on a different cruise line, Or some of the lines do 4 days short cruises otu of Seattle in September before their repo.

I want to do fish extenders, put us on the list!

[adnil530]

Count us in on the FE's!

Trying out my new signature:love: Thanks Veronica:thumbsup2

I've never been to Vancouver or Alaska.

Linda

[tink*girl]

Our son Mitchel is currently 13. If he keeps getting in trouble at school he might stay 13 for ever.

cool! im michelle, i dont think i mentioned that. hopefullywe will make a kids board for this cruise :thumbsup2

[crzy4dals]

We will be participating in the Fish Extender gift exchange as well.
We had a kids board for our last cruise - it was not too busy - all depends on the ages of the kids

One other thing we did on our last cruise was a Scavenger Hunt - It was a lot of fun. I still have the "hunt" list. It was for the Magic. I am sure I can make one for the Wonder. This was a family event. Just another "event" we can put on the options list.

[dejnosluvmickey]

We will be participating in the Fish Extender gift exchange as well.
We had a kids board for our last cruise - it was not too busy - all depends on the ages of the kids

One other thing we did on our last cruise was a Scavenger Hunt - It was a lot of fun. I still have the "hunt" list. It was for the Magic. I am sure I can make one for the Wonder. This was a family event. Just another "event" we can put on the options list.

The scavenger hunt sounds really fun. I think the kids would love it. What kind of things did you have to find?

It has been a really busy week for me. Working and then multiple days of manditory meetings. Makes it really suck when the meetings are during your nap time. I went to bed at 8am and didn't get up until just now. This is the most sleep that I've had all week. =)
Ok I'll start keeping track of the fish extender list. =)

Everyone have a good rest of the day. I'm going wake up with some morning coffee. And figure out my plans for the day. Which probably include absolutely nothing.

Anyone hear that we were over charged points for the Alaska cruise? Wayne looked at the points chart and it seems that we were over charged by 70 points a room. I think it will have to look into this monday for sure. I will let you know what I come up with. 140 points would be a nice room the night before in Vancouver.

[kiddisney]

hi - we're in for fe's - i know that it's a long way off - but it'll be fun thinking of what we can make for the cruise -

[Bullseyebaby]

count us in too for the FE!

[Susan C]

hi - we're in for fe's - i know that it's a long way off - but it'll be fun thinking of what we can make for the cruise -

your not related to the Weigel's of Medford Lakes are you?

Susan from New Jersey:hippie:

[IrishCowboy]

I have added a link to your thread on the main index page. Have a great cruise!

[kiddisney]

i don't know - i don't think so - my husband does have a couple of cousins and they may have moved down there - but most of them are in ny -

[crzy4dals]

BOO HOO - I did not get selected for the DCL House Party and there is not one close enough to my house to solicit an invitation.

But Steph and Vpalmer - there is one in Sheridan
Nov 7 @ 4 pm

http://www.houseparty.com/party/226945

just an FYI!

[Fivepin]

We didn't get picked for the house party either.

Just wanted to check in. I'm busy now focusing on my upcoming cruise. We'll be on this cruise and would love to participate in the FE as well. Our gang:

Judy(me)
DH-Ray
DS-Michael 11 at time of cruising (wow-had to stop for a minute & think about that)
DS-Zachary 9 at time of cruising
DS-Christopher 7 at time of cruising

DH and I are doing the Baltic for our 40th birthdays and 15th anniversary.

We're planning on flying into Seattle a couple days before. I have an aunt there. Then maybe taking the train to Vancouver. Haven't started looking into that yet.

Everyone have a great day.

[princess81499]

Hello everyone! Just wanted to introduce ourselves - we booked this cruise last week while onboard the Western Magic. Sailing will be myself (Patty), DH (Mike), DD (Emily - 10 at time of cruise) and DD (Taryn - 7 at time of cruise). We are in cabin 6060. We have done 2 Magic cruises, but this will be our first trip on the Wonder. Can't wait to start planning!

[crzy4dals]

kind of a quiet thread so far.... thats ok!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and Chanukkah.
Looking forward to a healthy and blessed 2010.

[adnil530]

kind of a quiet thread so far.... thats ok!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and Chanukkah.
Looking forward to a healthy and blessed 2010.

It has been quiet...lots of stuff going on during the holidays. Warm wishes to everyone for a joyous New Year and a prosperous 2010!

Linda

[kiddisney]

it has been quiet - but has everyone been waiting for the olympics so we can see what's going to be new in vancouver for our trip in 2011 - i've been checking out olympic sites and it looks like they hve been busy improving the city for all of the visitors - hopefully we get the benefits of the upgrades -

happy holidays to all -

[PE_TCR]

We are going!
However- my wife doesn't know yet. She will find out on Feb. 14th (our anniversary). I booked while we were on our New Year's Eve cruise. Most amazing trip I have ever been on. The forcast was really bad the night we left Castaway Cay so the Wonder was coming in to dock and wait out the storm so we got to pass her and have a little horn battle.
I am also suprising her by booking out parents on the cruise. They are all in on it. So we are a group of 6 for now.
I would love to get to know you all. How mahy of you are on facebook? at!Let's chat!

[adnil530]

it has been quiet - but has everyone been waiting for the olympics so we can see what's going to be new in vancouver for our trip in 2011 - i've been checking out olympic sites and it looks like they hve been busy improving the city for all of the visitors - hopefully we get the benefits of the upgrades -

happy holidays to all -

I've never been to Vancouver so everything will be new to me! May have to think about coming up a few days early and explore.

We are going!
However- my wife doesn't know yet. She will find out on Feb. 14th (our anniversary). I booked while we were on our New Year's Eve cruise. Most amazing trip I have ever been on. The forcast was really bad the night we left Castaway Cay so the Wonder was coming in to dock and wait out the storm so we got to pass her and have a little horn battle.
I am also suprising her by booking out parents on the cruise. They are all in on it. So we are a group of 6 for now.
I would love to get to know you all. How mahy of you are on facebook? at!Let's chat!

Welcome aboard! I've never had the pleasure of being there when the Wonder and the Magic port at the same time, but I saw a youtube video of it. What a blast!

Did someone start a facebook page for this cruise? I'd join. We're on facebook.

Linda

[PE_TCR]

If everyone can wait until Feb 14 I can make a facebook page. I did it for our last cruise and it worked really well. We just didn't have a big group to start with. I'd make one right away but I am positive my wife would see it and she would figure out we are going. If someone else wants to make it I will join after the 14th. Otherwise I will have it all ready to go then. Just let me know.
Anyone who wants to chat there sometime please send me a friend request. Brian Marx, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Can't wait to meet you all!

[adnil530]

If everyone can wait until Feb 14 I can make a facebook page. I did it for our last cruise and it worked really well. We just didn't have a big group to start with. I'd make one right away but I am positive my wife would see it and she would figure out we are going. If someone else wants to make it I will join after the 14th. Otherwise I will have it all ready to go then. Just let me know.
Anyone who wants to chat there sometime please send me a friend request. Brian Marx, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Can't wait to meet you all!

Ok by me...I can wait.

Thanks

Linda

[dejnosluvmickey]

Well hubby and I have decided to take a 4 night Bahama cruise without the kids for valentines day/anniversary for the two of us with out the kids. I sure hope its as fun as the members. Anyone been to the Bahamas? Not sure if the kids will like it or not, but some place I always wanted to see. =) Hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday. I spent mine working. (People are still sick on holidays)

[princess81499]

If everyone can wait until Feb 14 I can make a facebook page. I did it for our last cruise and it worked really well. We just didn't have a big group to start with. I'd make one right away but I am positive my wife would see it and she would figure out we are going. If someone else wants to make it I will join after the 14th. Otherwise I will have it all ready to go then. Just let me know.
Anyone who wants to chat there sometime please send me a friend request. Brian Marx, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Can't wait to meet you all!

Sounds great - thanks for doing it! I am on FB too!
Patricia Wilson Zylka Barnegat, NJ

[adnil530]

Well hubby and I have decided to take a 4 night Bahama cruise without the kids for valentines day/anniversary for the two of us with out the kids. I sure hope its as fun as the members. Anyone been to the Bahamas? Not sure if the kids will like it or not, but some place I always wanted to see. =) Hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday. I spent mine working. (People are still sick on holidays)

We did the 4 night Bahama cruise a little over a year ago. We had the girls with us and we did a walking tour: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/newprovidence/0251010008.html

It was nice to be able to do it at our leisure. You can find the same type of trip on a tour bus. It was interesting.

Linda

[crzy4dals]

If everyone can wait until Feb 14 I can make a facebook page. I did it for our last cruise and it worked really well. We just didn't have a big group to start with. I'd make one right away but I am positive my wife would see it and she would figure out we are going. If someone else wants to make it I will join after the 14th. Otherwise I will have it all ready to go then. Just let me know.
Anyone who wants to chat there sometime please send me a friend request. Brian Marx, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Can't wait to meet you all!


Sounds good to me too. We have added to our group. My parents are coming as well. I surprised them at Thanksgiving with the announcement.
Things should start to pick up soon.

Looking forward to a wonderful 2010!

[dejnosluvmickey]

Sounds good to me too. We have added to our group. My parents are coming as well. I surprised them at Thanksgiving with the announcement.
Things should start to pick up soon.

Looking forward to a wonderful 2010!

I think it will really pick up once they announce the available shore excursions =)

[vpalmer]

I like the Facebook group idea. I, too, can wait until the 14th!

[crzy4dals]

I like the facebook group idea as well....
only 530 days - but who is counting right!!

[mrsmoore]

I love the idea of the FB page!!

We are starting to spread out our passport applications now, so just little prep for the cruise keeps the excitement alive!

[Fivepin]

The FB page is a great idea. We have one for our Baltic cruise group.

[PE_TCR]

The facebook page is up. I know some people don't want all the information out there so I made it a closed group. You can find the page under "Wildest Cruise in the West." If you have problems just let me know. I am on facebook. Brian Marx, Milwaukee, WI. Can't wait to meet all of you!

[slg]

Hi everyone! We booked on the first day, but first some strange reason I forgot to look at the meets section. Too busy concentrating on my disneyland trip in December and my upcoming baltic cruise (my fourth disney cruise).

This will be my families 5th cruise with disney. It will be 5 of us...dh, moi, and 3 sons, 15,12,9 (ages at time of cruise!).

I grew up in Vancouver and my parents still live there so I go there often. My family and I currently live just across the water in sunny Victoria (Vancouver Island).

Any Vancouver questions anyone might have, I'll try to answer.

Great to meet you all.

Anyone going to the baltics too?

[mrsmoore]

The facebook page is up. I know some people don't want all the information out there so I made it a closed group. You can find the page under "Wildest Cruise in the West." If you have problems just let me know. I am on facebook. Brian Marx, Milwaukee, WI. Can't wait to meet all of you!

Brian,
Thanks for starting the FB page!! I can't wait!! The Cruise Critic Alaska Board is heating up for the 2010 season, so good planning ideas there for ports!

[Fivepin]

Hi everyone! We booked on the first day, but first some strange reason I forgot to look at the meets section. Too busy concentrating on my disneyland trip in December and my upcoming baltic cruise (my fourth disney cruise).

This will be my families 5th cruise with disney. It will be 5 of us...dh, moi, and 3 sons, 15,12,9 (ages at time of cruise!).

I grew up in Vancouver and my parents still live there so I go there often. My family and I currently live just across the water in sunny Victoria (Vancouver Island).

Any Vancouver questions anyone might have, I'll try to answer.

Great to meet you all.


Anyone going to the baltics too?

We'll be on both. This time the boys will be with us for Alaska.

[crzy4dals]

signed up for the fb page.. looking forward to getting to know everyone more.

[mrsmoore]

I am curious if anyone packaged their cruise with one of the Fairmont Hotels and what the price was. It looks like Disney has added some information to the website about transportation and I am thinking if it is worth booking one of those hotels the night before to have the transfer to the port and sounds like they might take care of baggage at hotel, before get to port?

Just curious what the hotels were going for!

[crzy4dals]

Good Morning everyone!!! I miss posting here so I will post here and on the FB site - just so if anyone NEW comes along we can get them involved.

It is May 2 and we are 435 Days from Sailaway.

I have begun to research things to do at each stop. There are some fun events to be done on our own - so I wonder what Disney will set up?

I have been following the Mediterranean cruise going on now. We were originally booked this summer on that cruise...

Hope everyone starts drying out in the Mid South today... we are in for a wet afternoon here.

[mrsmoore]

I have been doing some research too and ordered the visitors guide from Juneau and Ketchikan.

I was glad to hear that we still would get Pirate night, even without the fireworks. I heard no fireworks and thought that might me no Pirates. So excited, less than a year until our payment is due!

[crzy4dals]

Did not even think of ordering individual city guides.... back to google I go.

I am starting to brainstorm on FE gifts now.. I would like to start those this summer.

[adnil530]

Excellent idea on ordering individual visitor guides. I'll have to do that too!

Linda

[adnil530]

I am starting to brainstorm on FE gifts now.. I would like to start those this summer.


Oh my! That is getting an early start. I wish I could knit. I think scarves would be great! (Am I hinting? Do you knit?) :rotfl: Do the nights get cool in Alaska in the summer?

Linda

[Stitch#1]

Did not even think of ordering individual city guides.... back to google I go.

I am starting to brainstorm on FE gifts now.. I would like to start those this summer.

I'm with you there sister! I actually already picked up one item for the FE gifts! LOL!!!

[JimmyJackJunior]

We booked today

Sean(43)
Crystal(33)
Daytona(8)
Geoffrey(5)

Plus my brother, his kids and mother.

Second cruise for us. We went on a Western Carribean seven day cruise in 2005. I have lived my entire life in Vancouver and Victoria, BC, so if you have any questions, ask away.

[slg]

We live in Victoria, but I'm originally from Vancouver too! I also have an 8 year old! Wow. Although we're older, dh and I are 46 and our children are 14, 11, and 8. All boys.

Great to go on a disney adventure without flying.

We're about to go to the Baltic and a little worried about the volcano!

[PE_TCR]

Just a reminder - Join us on Facebook!

As far as weather - it can be ANYTHING. I have been on an Alaska cruise before. One day we were in parkas, sweatshirts, and bundled in blankets on deck. The next day we were in the pool looing for any way possible to cool off. It is usually chillier on the water tan on land and the further inland you get the warmer it is. We his 95 degrees up in Fairbanks actually.

My biggest suggestion - bring raingear! It will rain while we are in Alaska. Most of the Alaskan coast is a temperate rainforest. The funny thing is Alsakans are proud of it. They call it liquid sunshine.

[crzy4dals]

We booked today

Sean(43)
Crystal(33)
Daytona(8)
Geoffrey(5)

Plus my brother, his kids and mother.

Second cruise for us. We went on a Western Carribean seven day cruise in 2005. I have lived my entire life in Vancouver and Victoria, BC, so if you have any questions, ask away.

Welcome to the group. I am traveling with my sis and her family and our parents..... Great time to come.

[crzy4dals]

372 days until we cruise!

Happy 4th of July!

[princess81499]

One year to go!!!!!!

Anyone else from the East Coast?
We are still trying to decide if we should travel to Seattle first, then Vancouver or fly straight to Vancuver.

[FirstTimeCruiser]

Hi everyone,
We'll be joining you on this cruise! Myself, DH and DS Mason (age 7). Also traveling with us are my parents and my in-laws. Both my family and my parents will be participating in FE's! We're from Southern Calif and really looking forward to going to Alaska! Is it too early to ask this, but has someone started a FE master list or anything?
Suzy'

[kiddisney]

hi princess - we're from the east coast - actually a little north of you in the meadowlands - we're trying to decide which to do also - but i think that we'll look at air fares before we decide - both are beautiful places - but we're thinking of going early (saturday) and touring until tuesday - so we think that what we'll save in airfare going to the cheapest city will pay for the hotel - right now it looks like air canada would be the best - but continental is not open as of yet - we'll keep updates when we move on flights and hotels - and cities

[princess81499]

hi princess - we're from the east coast - actually a little north of you in the meadowlands - we're trying to decide which to do also - but i think that we'll look at air fares before we decide - both are beautiful places - but we're thinking of going early (saturday) and touring until tuesday - so we think that what we'll save in airfare going to the cheapest city will pay for the hotel - right now it looks like air canada would be the best - but continental is not open as of yet - we'll keep updates when we move on flights and hotels - and cities

Hello - we are originally from Middlesex County so I feel comfortable with all of the NYC airports and Philly. Right now it is alot cheaper to fly to Seattle. I have looked at AirCanada out of Newark and the prices never seem to fluctuate. I think it is $327 per person each way. We would like to head to either location around Thursday/Friday the week before, and spend time exploring the Pacific Northwest.

I need to book airfare before 10/30 (hoping to alot sooner than that) to take advantage of my 3X Disney Rewards for Airline on my Disney Visa.

[2littlestitches]

Hi everyone! I posted way back in the fall about my family going on this cruise. I just got back from our cruise to the Baltic aboard the Disney Magic last night! It was such a wonderful cruise. Needless to say, I'm feeling sad that the Baltic cruise is over. So now, I'm going to focus on this cruise to Alaska to make me feel better, LOL! The Alaskan cruise will be our 6th Disney cruise.

I'm trying to join in on the Facebook discussion, too. Really looking forward to chatting with you all!

Kelley

[kiddisney]

Hello - we are originally from Middlesex County so I feel comfortable with all of the NYC airports and Philly. Right now it is alot cheaper to fly to Seattle. I have looked at AirCanada out of Newark and the prices never seem to fluctuate. I think it is $327 per person each way. We would like to head to either location around Thursday/Friday the week before, and spend time exploring the Pacific Northwest.

I need to book airfare before 10/30 (hoping to alot sooner than that) to take advantage of my 3X Disney Rewards for Airline on my Disney Visa.

Princess - forgot about the disney rewards - thanks for reminding me - i also want to get it done before the fall - but have to pay for two college tuitions in august - so it'll have to be september - hopefully the rates will be the same -

[princess81499]

WOOHOO: PreCruise hotel is booked. I made hotel arrangements for Sat (7/9/11) through Tuesday at PanPacific Vancouver. As of now I think we will fly directly to/from Vancouver from Newark.

There is still a chance of us doing Seattle Thurs/Fri, but I fel great that the Vancouver hotel is booked!

[njdisneyfans]

DD and I returned home to NJ (Essex County) on Friday after a few days in Blackpool, England after our Baltic cruise. Sunsets at 11:29pm -- how do Russian mothers get their children to go to bed at a decent hour??

Please do sign us up for the FE program. Also, you may wish to check out www.cruisecritic.com and search for their article, "Top 10 Must-Pack Items for Alaska" and also look at the Editors' Pick re: shore excursions.

Going through cruise withdrawal right now, but happy to know that another Disney cruise (the 5th for us!) is less than a year away. More than half the fun comes from the planning process. Thanks in advance to those who will post helpful hints!

Kind regards,
Maureen

[princess81499]

Also, you may wish to check out www.cruisecritic.com and search for their article, "Top 10 Must-Pack Items for Alaska" and also look at the Editors' Pick re: shore excursions.


Kind regards,
Maureen

I would love to read this, but having trouble finding it.

We are from NJ too!

[njdisneyfans]

(This list is taken from www.cruisecritic.com)

10. Hiking Boots -- You'll need a sturdy pair of hiking boots or shoes to tread upon Alaska's mountainous terrain.
9. Alarm Clock -- You wouldn't want to miss wildlife sightings or be the last off the ship in port, so it's important to rise and shine early on port days.
8. Collapsible Backpack (Gym Sack) -- Many of our members suggested taking a backpack that folds up and can be stored in your pocket until you need to use it (to store extra clothing layers that are peeled off or souvenirs bought in port). The sacks are very lightweight and have a drawstring to keep your belongings safely tucked away.
7. Motion Sickness Medicine -- The waters along the Pacific Coast and in Alaska can be particularly choppy, so if you get seasick, be prepared with a remedy.
6. Sunscreen -- Don't let the chilly temperatures fool you -- the sun's UV rays are strong in Alaska. Cruise Critic member UT-Volsfan says, "Definitely don't forget the sunscreen if you are going on a tour to one of the glaciers. The sun off of the ice can be very intense. On our first Alaska cruise, a couple came to the dinner table beside ours and had very red faces. They had not used sunscreen and had gotten cooked."
5. Memory Cards for the Camera -- Make sure to bring plenty of memory for all of the beautiful scenery you'll encounter in Alaska. Not only should you have back up memory cards.
4. Repellent -- Cruise Critic member Fl_Star says, "You must remember to bring insect repellent in the pump bottle. We brought the spray, only to have it confiscated by Alaska airlines. It cost me $9.75 to replace with another spray only to have it taken again. The mosquitoes are huge, so bring the repellent and make sure it's the pump."
3. Rain Gear -- Things like umbrellas, ponchos, raincoats with hoods and extra socks are advisable in case you get caught in a downpour. Member sue450 advises using a "waterproof rain jacket with a hood and a fleece jacket that zips up with a high collar (then you don't need a scarf or any turtle neck shirts). Wait to buy these in Ketchikan. They have excellent quality jackets for much less than I paid at home, and they have nice, simple Alaska logos on them. There are tons of stores right off the dock."
2. Binoculars -- While many members suggest taking binoculars with you on your Alaska cruise, the quality of them is the key. Cruise Critic member cantw8togo says, "Take the strongest binoculars that you have. You will see so much more of the wildlife that is farther away."
1. Layers -- Take light jackets, fleece clothing, a warm hat and gloves for layering in unpredictable weather. Cruise Critic member spirlene says, "Since weather varies even if you get the best, bring all possible options from short sleeves and shorts to long sleeves and rain gear. The coldest we were was on the ship looking at the glacier for hours. That's where I wore the earmuffs and hood for wind." Member marysb chimes in, "Don't buy fleece and windbreakers before you go. All of the ports sell jackets and fleece very inexpensively. They are nice souvenirs, but remember to leave room when you are packing to bring them home."

[kiddisney]

hi - just checking on flights & wondering whether you're all leaving from newark, ny, or philly - i'm finding that air canada is cheaper to vancouver than us airlines - does anyone else have suggestions for leaving from newark - discover card has 6 months no interest if you make reservations by sept. 15th - so i'm looking to book air by then - paying off on time is so much better than paying off in one month - thanks

[princess81499]

hi - just checking on flights & wondering whether you're all leaving from newark, ny, or philly - i'm finding that air canada is cheaper to vancouver than us airlines - does anyone else have suggestions for leaving from newark - discover card has 6 months no interest if you make reservations by sept. 15th - so i'm looking to book air by then - paying off on time is so much better than paying off in one month - thanks

I booked last week on Cathay Pacific (Asian airline that came highly recommended) direct flight out of JFK. We usually go out of Newark or Philly, but I saved almost $1300 by booking this flight. The total for 2 adults/2 kids was around $1700. I plan to leave my truck at my parent's house - we live in Ocean County, they are in Middlesex County), and take a car service in.

[kiddisney]

thanks, i'll look into cathay - another interesting option

[Bullseyebaby]

Hi Everyone,

Just checking in on this thread as I haven't done so in a while. We have 2 other cruises inbetween now & this Alaska cruise.

Janie (me)
Dave (DH)
Riley (DS-18 at cruise time)
Sierra (DD- 14 at cruise time)

Can't wait for Alaska..... I have always wanted to go & it's soon to be a wish come true!

[adnil530]

We are from California also. What other cruises are you booked on?

Linda

[Bullseyebaby]

We are from California also. What other cruises are you booked on?

Linda

We are booked on that little 2 day cruise in January out of LA... the cruise to Neverland as I call it (no land, 2 sea days). Then 3 days later we are on the Maiden Voyage of the Dream! Woo hoo.... can't wait. We'll be broke by the time Alaska comes around!

[kiddisney]

hi - between here and facebook - do we know about how many people we'll have for FE's (or an estimate) and also families - have some ideas - want to be a surprise - but want to buy some things and then personalize them for our cruise - we're getting excited and want to do something for planning - thanks

[adnil530]

hi - between here and facebook - do we know about how many people we'll have for FE's (or an estimate) and also families - have some ideas - want to be a surprise - but want to buy some things and then personalize them for our cruise - we're getting excited and want to do something for planning - thanks

I don't think anything has been set down. Mark has traded this cruise for another cruise. He was looking for someone to be an administrator for the facebook page, but I don't know if some one has stepped up or not.

Maybe we should ask for volunteers as to who wants to head up certain things such as FE, personalized lanyards (if we want them), a group meet for a group pic, a group excursion (we have 2 group excursions on our Oct 30, 2010 cruise), a Palo brunch date, a PJ breakfast. There's a lot of things we can plan for. I know how the planning bug goes. This cruise is less than a year out and we don't have any plans!

Whose up for what? It's all open for suggestions and discussion.

Linda

[adnil530]

We are booked on that little 2 day cruise in January out of LA... the cruise to Neverland as I call it (no land, 2 sea days). Then 3 days later we are on the Maiden Voyage of the Dream! Woo hoo.... can't wait. We'll be broke by the time Alaska comes around!

Now I am really, really jealous! I didn't find out about the Neverland cruise until too late. My travel agent thought I knew. I would have been there with Tinker "bells" on! With family from Southern CA also. Oh well.

The Dream Maiden Voyage! How sweet is that? We are booked on the Dream's first New Year's cruise which is a double dip and we are excited about that. The Alaska trip should be a wonderful trip. I am so looking forward to it.

Linda

[crzy4dals]

Welcome to all of the new comers...

I will start a list for the FE group and have contacted Brian about the Facebook site......

I just got home last night from the 10 day Med cruise and I am trying to recover. Really excited now about this cruise next summer.....

Talk to you all soon.

[Fivepin]

We are booked on that little 2 day cruise in January out of LA... the cruise to Neverland as I call it (no land, 2 sea days). Then 3 days later we are on the Maiden Voyage of the Dream! Woo hoo.... can't wait. We'll be broke by the time Alaska comes around!

We will be on the MV of the Dream as well. We were on the Baltic cruise 7/6 and then I went to Taiwan to see family and bring my boys back home. Just got back a week ago!! They started school this past Tuesday.

[Fivepin]

I booked last week on Cathay Pacific (Asian airline that came highly recommended) direct flight out of JFK. We usually go out of Newark or Philly, but I saved almost $1300 by booking this flight. The total for 2 adults/2 kids was around $1700. I plan to leave my truck at my parent's house - we live in Ocean County, they are in Middlesex County), and take a car service in.


We have flown Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong and it was great. There was stopover in Vancouver to pick up passengers. I just flew China Airlines back, and to me, the Asian airlines have much customer service on board and the flight attendants were always cleaning the restrooms.

It looks like we will be flying to Seattle from Tampa($400 r/t pp) instead of Vancouver ($750 r/t pp). The Amtrak train to Vancouver for all 6 of us one way is $140 total. DH wants to look into renting a car. I need to make up my mind fast regarding flights since there are so many of us.
Looking into using Marriott points for the Renaissance Harbourside.

[susiemmfan]

Hello,

We just got off the 10 day-Med Cruise last week. We were on the same cruise as Erin. It was an amazing vacation, but still feeling the effects of jet lag.

We can't wait to start planning for this cruise.

Susie

[crzy4dals]

Hey everyone... I got the site started.....

please see the facebook page for sign on information.

If you have not yet joined our facebook group please come on by!
It is also a closed group so your information is safe.

Look for the Wildest Cruise in the West in groups.

[crzy4dals]

Hey Susie... will your mom be traveling with you again?

I am really missing the cruise this week.... :sad2:

[LBollengier]

We will be participating in the Fish Extender gift exchange as well.
We had a kids board for our last cruise - it was not too busy - all depends on the ages of the kids

One other thing we did on our last cruise was a Scavenger Hunt - It was a lot of fun. I still have the "hunt" list. It was for the Magic. I am sure I can make one for the Wonder. This was a family event. Just another "event" we can put on the options list.

Hey everyone!! Can we please get in on the fish extenders, scavenger hunts, etc??!! It all sounds like a lot of fun!! There will 4 of us in Cabin 7022...
Ages as of next July...
DH 53 (Gary)
Me OTD (Linda=Older than dirt)
DD 17(Elora)
DD11 (Faith)

We actually booked back in June but I have been totally obsessing about our trip to WDW this :santa: December, I fear I am now behind on planning for the Alaska cruise next year!! THis will be our 5th cruise on DCL, our first on the Wonder!!

When I found this thread I got so excited!! Looking forward to "talking" with all of you!! :goodvibes

[crzy4dals]

Hey everyone!! Can we please get in on the fish extenders, scavenger hunts, etc??!! It all sounds like a lot of fun!! There will 4 of us in Cabin 7022...
Ages as of next July...
DH 53 (Gary)
Me OTD (Linda=Older than dirt)
DD 17(Elora)
DD11 (Faith)

We actually booked back in June but I have been totally obsessing about our trip to WDW this :santa: December, I fear I am now behind on planning for the Alaska cruise next year!! THis will be our 5th cruise on DCL, our first on the Wonder!!

When I found this thread I got so excited!! Looking forward to "talking" with all of you!! :goodvibes




Welcome to the group!

[adnil530]

Hey everyone!! Can we please get in on the fish extenders, scavenger hunts, etc??!! It all sounds like a lot of fun!! There will 4 of us in Cabin 7022...
Ages as of next July...
DH 53 (Gary)
Me OTD (Linda=Older than dirt)
DD 17(Elora)
DD11 (Faith)

We actually booked back in June but I have been totally obsessing about our trip to WDW this :santa: December, I fear I am now behind on planning for the Alaska cruise next year!! THis will be our 5th cruise on DCL, our first on the Wonder!!

When I found this thread I got so excited!! Looking forward to "talking" with all of you!! :goodvibes



Welcome to you and your family!

I know what you mean about the planning. We are going next month and that is all I can concentrate on. We were GTY and just got our cabin assignments yesterday on our October cruise. We are GTY for this cruise also.

Still trying to decide if we will fly or drive to Vancouver for this cruise...

Talk soon,
Linda

[DisneyJan]

Hi Fellow Cruisers,

We are a group of ten going on this cruise. :boat: Requesting FB. Jan

[crzy4dals]

Welcome Jan!

The planning is just starting.....

[DisneyJan]

Welcome Jan!

The planning is just starting.....

Thank you! Sending you a PM.

[crzy4dals]

Hello Cruisers.....

290 days and counting......

I am compiling a list of everyone from this thread in an excel doc and will post a link on the website to a google doc.....

I will also send a group PM - in hopes to get the conversations started.

I have a quiet weekend because DH and DS are out camping with Boy Scouts - Food tv and Travel Channel for me!

[slg]

We're still going...thanks for the PM. I prefer to post on the boards rather than facebook. I'm not much of a facebook person.

There was so much planning for our baltic cruise, but this cruise is pretty easy for us, so not much planning happening. We sail out of Vancouver, where my parents live...so no hotel, no airfare.

The cruise is only 7 days long and only 3 ports to worry about. Waiting for the excursions to be posted. So far, nothing has excited me too much in the ones I'ved previewed. I'm excited to see the glaciers, that's our main priority. Since I'm from the west coast, totem poles, log shows and gold rush shows are nothing new to us.

I've taken the inside passage from Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert and it is gorgeous! Can't wait to see Alaska!

If there is going to be a disboard brunch, I'd love to be part of it. We missed out on our Baltic Cruise.

Otherwise, its a waiting game for us for the excursions.

(I'm also super excited for the 2012 itinerary to come out. Can't wait!)

[crzy4dals]

We're still going...thanks for the PM. I prefer to post on the boards rather than facebook. I'm not much of a facebook person.

There was so much planning for our baltic cruise, but this cruise is pretty easy for us, so not much planning happening. We sail out of Vancouver, where my parents live...so no hotel, no airfare.

The cruise is only 7 days long and only 3 ports to worry about. Waiting for the excursions to be posted. So far, nothing has excited me too much in the ones I'ved previewed. I'm excited to see the glaciers, that's our main priority. Since I'm from the west coast, totem poles, log shows and gold rush shows are nothing new to us.

I've taken the inside passage from Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert and it is gorgeous! Can't wait to see Alaska!

If there is going to be a disboard brunch, I'd love to be part of it. We missed out on our Baltic Cruise.

Otherwise, its a waiting game for us for the excursions.

(I'm also super excited for the 2012 itinerary to come out. Can't wait!)

I can understand your preference to post here -- kind of mine too... In te past we have always posted here and had a site to keep all the events organized.

This on is definitely easier to plan than the MED too!... I am really looking forward to RELAXING!!! ;)

[adnil530]

We will be participating in the Fish Extender gift exchange as well.
We had a kids board for our last cruise - it was not too busy - all depends on the ages of the kids

One other thing we did on our last cruise was a Scavenger Hunt - It was a lot of fun. I still have the "hunt" list. It was for the Magic. I am sure I can make one for the Wonder. This was a family event. Just another "event" we can put on the options list.

Erin,

Just let me know if you need any help or need to assign something to someone. :thumbsup2

Linda

[crzy4dals]

282 days and counting

:)

[DisneyCruisin]

It's time to throw all our energy into planning this cruise! We booked a year ago, but were too focused on planning the med and WB Transatlantic
B2B to even think about it...We are soooooo sad that trip of a lifetime is over, but happy we have Alaska to look forward to.

There are 10 of us booked...including my sister and brother in law who live in (and LOVE) Anchorage, AK.

I'll do my best to check in here every now and then.

[wlkent67]

Hello---We are very excited to be going on this cruise in July---there will be 10 of us in our party----myself, my DH and 3 kids----my MIL/FIL---my SIL/BIL and their little girl--- We are celebrating the in laws anniversary and my DH & I's 10th anniversary. I lived in Alaska yrs ago but am looking forward to experience with the others as this is the first time for everyone else!

Do any of you know if they are starting a fish extender list for this cruise???
We cruised our first Disney cruise last year on the Magic--and my girls had a blast running around putting gifts in everyones fish extenders!!!

[adnil530]

Hello---We are very excited to be going on this cruise in July---there will be 10 of us in our party----myself, my DH and 3 kids----my MIL/FIL---my SIL/BIL and their little girl--- We are celebrating the in laws anniversary and my DH & I's 10th anniversary. I lived in Alaska yrs ago but am looking forward to experience with the others as this is the first time for everyone else!

Do any of you know if they are starting a fish extender list for this cruise???
We cruised our first Disney cruise last year on the Magic--and my girls had a blast running around putting gifts in everyones fish extenders!!!

Hi Wendi and :welcome:

Sounds like a nice group of people you are going with. My DH has been to Alaska many many times on a ship just never a cruise ship if you know what I mean.

You should check with Erin, crzy4dals. I believe she has started a FE list. She can also hook you up to the FB account.

We are doing a Western on the Magic later this month. I just finished boxing up our FE gifts for that cruise this morning...so I am very much in the FE mood today! It ended up taking 3 boxes! Thankfully, we are flying SW and have the extra luggage room. :lmao:

Linda

[FirstTimeCruiser]

Fish Extenders.... We are in two staterooms and would like to participate in fish extenders. Is the only way to participate in this group on facebook? I don't do facebook, but hopefully can still get on the FE list!
Thanks.

[crzy4dals]

Fish Extenders.... We are in two staterooms and would like to participate in fish extenders. Is the only way to participate in this group on facebook? I don't do facebook, but hopefully can still get on the FE list!
Thanks.


NO this group is not just facebook --- just a really quiet group... I will add you to the FE group.

[LBollengier]

Yay, I ordered our fish extender on eBay! Count us in for scavenger hunt too!

[crzy4dals]

267 days !!!!!
Working on the website adding more cruisers!
Anyone want to send me you family pic for the site????

[wlkent67]

Thanks for the warm welcome Linda---well its offical--our rooms are 11A inside stateroom----not sure about this---the last cruise was a little rocky and I got sea sick :sick::sick: So well will see how this is w/ out a window to look out :scared1::scared1:

So do they still have a pirate night on this cruise????
And are most people flying to Seattle and taking amtrack to Vancouver or just flying straight to Vancouver----we have 5 tickets alone to pay for so I was just wondering if one was cheaper than the other??????????

Looking forward to talking to everyone as the days count down!!!! :banana::banana:

[StephsCrop]

I was just at Target and they had all kinds of Disney Princess and Cars stuff in the $1 section. I picked up a princess white board to put on our cabin door, just have to add magnets to the back. They had journals, pencils, pens, card games, socks, all kinds of stuff!

Just thought I would let you know! Wish I knew how many people to plan for in the FE exchange!

[DisneyJan]

Please add two for the FE from our group. I will post names and rooms on Facebook. Thanks!

[crzy4dals]

Please add two for the FE from our group. I will post names and rooms on Facebook. Thanks!

Added!

[crzy4dals]

238 days until we cruise!

What has everyone been doing to prepare for the trip.

We are booking flights soon before rates rise.
Waiting on official shore excursions to be announced.
A few FE gifts bought for the kids.

[Bullseyebaby]

I've been checking out airline flights.... Is anyone staying at one of the Disney hotels before the cruise? Yikes, I looked them up online :surfweb: at the Fairmont hotel site & was shocked at the prices. Has anyone sailed out of Vancouver before and could tell me if staying at the Waterfront is worth it because you can walk to the ship? (at least I think you can by looking at the map). One less taxi ride for us & all our luggage would be great.

[crzy4dals]

I am looking to possibly use up some DVC points if possible... or use RCI points...

[princess81499]

267 days !!!!!
Working on the website adding more cruisers!
Anyone want to send me you family pic for the site????

I have been meaning to send you a pic. Look for one soon!!!!

[adnil530]

I just looked up flights and it would be over $1000 for us to fly in. I think we are just going to go ahead and drive up and make a few stops along the way.

I'll start researching where we will stay the night before and check out excursions that are offered on other cruiselines.

What are the suggestions for the night before?

Thanks,
Linda

[crzy4dals]

I have been meaning to send you a pic. Look for one soon!!!!


Website updated!

[crzy4dals]

226 days until we board the Wonder!!!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I enjoyed some black friday shopping.

I will be booking our flights this week before the rates go up.
Looking for hotels... Possibly one night in Seattle - take the train up and a day in Vancouver before the cruise......

I have started a Cruise Bucket for any little things I pick up for FE's or room necessities....

How is planning going for everyone?

[mm126]

Decided to book our airfare for July now...the price was more than I anticipated but this is a once in a lifetime trip. Can't wait to see what excursions Disney offers. We will be flying into Vancouver 3 days prior and taking the Rocky Mountaineer train to Whistler. It is a day trip and we are looking forward to riding Peak to Peak!

[adnil530]

Hi Everyone!

I am going to start making some plans, lol.

I came across a Vancouver FAQ thread awhile back. I may have gotten from this thread. Anyway, I thought I would share it in case someone can use the info: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2283011

Linda

[wdw1014]

Our plans this far are to fly out of Chicago into LAX. I will be able to book rooms at Disneyland tomorrow using DVC points. We will be staying 4 nights. After our Disney stay we will fly into Vancouver the morning before we cruise. I hope we have a little time to do an afternoon of sightseeing. We are staying at one of the hotels on the pier. I can't remember the name right now, just that it was pricey and convient. After the cruise we fly back to Chicago. Believe it or not it was cheaper to fly from Chicago to LAX then to Vancouver rather than fly from Chicago directly to Vancouver. Who'd a guessed it? I can't wait to be able to book the excursions. Oh, and how do you guys get all of your FE stuff to the ship with you? Do you just pack it and take it on the plane? I have been on 3 other Disney cruises, but this is the first with FE's. Thanks

Angie

[adnil530]

Our plans this far are to fly out of Chicago into LAX. I will be able to book rooms at Disneyland tomorrow using DVC points. We will be staying 4 nights. After our Disney stay we will fly into Vancouver the morning before we cruise. I hope we have a little time to do an afternoon of sightseeing. We are staying at one of the hotels on the pier. I can't remember the name right now, just that it was pricey and convient. After the cruise we fly back to Chicago. Believe it or not it was cheaper to fly from Chicago to LAX then to Vancouver rather than fly from Chicago directly to Vancouver. Who'd a guessed it? I can't wait to be able to book the excursions. Oh, and how do you guys get all of your FE stuff to the ship with you? Do you just pack it and take it on the plane? I have been on 3 other Disney cruises, but this is the first with FE's. Thanks

Angie


We've always just brought ours with us but we usually fly SW so the extra baggage doesn't cost anything. Last trip, it was 4 paper boxes full of stuff, including our door magnets and FE. It was a very large FE list, over 30 cabins and we brought for each person, not just one per cabin. I was able to tape 2 of them together and still be under weight and dimension requirements and it only counted as 2 pieces of luggage. TSA did want a peek into the boxes! They retaped them somewhat, but not as well as I had them taped. Some people mail them to the ship. I'm sure there will be an address, if there is not one already, posted somewhere on the boards. If you decide to mail your stuff, post a message on the main cruise thread and see if anyone has an address yet.

Linda

[wdw1014]

Linda,
Thanks for the quick reply. I am wondering if I could come up with something cloth and use space saver bags? That way I could just pop them into the luggage. As long as I stay under the weight limit. I am not flying SW, so every bag counts!

[crzy4dals]

Hello --

Well due to a change of events (the unemployment line) we will not be going on this cruise - anyone want to take over the facebook page?

I will upload the FE group list here this week...

[adnil530]

Hello --

Well due to a change of events (the unemployment line) we will not be going on this cruise - anyone want to take over the facebook page?

I will upload the FE group list here this week...

Oh Erin! How sad for all of us that you won't be going :-( . I know the feeling. I just closed my business 11/8/2010. I don't know how we are going to afford this trip, let alone the other cruises I have deposits on. I will wait until the very last minute and cancel if I have to. Not a fun economy out there. Even the most carefully laid out plans can go awry. I wish you a speedy recovery from this economic downfall :)

I'm not a good FB person though so I won't be able to pick up the slack there, I'm sorry.

I hope things turn around swiftly for you and hopefully we'll meet another time on another ship.

Best of luck.

Linda

[crzy4dals]

Linda - Thanks -- I am more bummed about canceling this trip than the job. I literally cried when sending the email to Dreams Unlim.


Here are the FE participants: ( I removed room numbers here )
kiddisney
dejnosluvmickey
adnil530
Bullseyebaby
SusanC
FirstTimeCruiser
njdisneyfans
DisneyJan
LBollingier

Have fun everyone! Cant wait to see the trip reports!

[wdw1014]

:santa:Just wanted to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.:santa:

Angie

[princess81499]

Excursions are posted online - time to start some major planning :)

[adnil530]

Excursions are posted online - time to start some major planning :)

:thumbsup2

[FirstTimeCruiser]

Well we also will no longer be on this cruise... DH lost his job at the end of the year. Breaking the news to our son about no cruise was the worst! Please remove us from the FE list and happy sailings to all!

[StephsCrop]

Linda - Thanks -- I am more bummed about canceling this trip than the job. I literally cried when sending the email to Dreams Unlim.


Here are the FE participants: ( I removed room numbers here )
kiddisney
dejnosluvmickey
adnil530
Bullseyebaby
SusanC
FirstTimeCruiser
njdisneyfans
DisneyJan
LBollingier

Have fun everyone! Cant wait to see the trip reports!
I hate that we aren't going on the cruise now, too, but we are going to have a great time at WDW instead!

I can't wait to hear all about the cruise!

[adnil530]

Well we also will no longer be on this cruise... DH lost his job at the end of the year. Breaking the news to our son about no cruise was the worst! Please remove us from the FE list and happy sailings to all!

I hate that we aren't going on the cruise now, too, but we are going to have a great time at WDW instead!

I can't wait to hear all about the cruise!

Sorry you guys aren't able to go :-(

I'm still waiting to see if we are going to be able to pull it off. My paperwork says final payment is March 14, so we will see real soon.

Linda

[JimmyJackJunior]

Booked a Skagway tour for a 2 mile hike in Gold Rush national park and then a float tour back down the river.

And by the way, Skagway Float tours age limit is five years old, If you book through Disney cruise lines you have to be 10 so if you have kids in the middle best to go directly through them

[slg]

Hey JimmyJackJunior:

We're from Victoria too!

[adnil530]

Hi everyone.

We were really up in the air about whether or not we were going to be able to make final payment date on this cruise and we were really thinking we were going to have to cancel altogether.

Disney announced today KSF on selected Alaska Cruises through 6/7/2011. Our kids get out of school on 5/26 so we switched over to the 5/31 Alaska cruise. So we will be able to go to Alaska after all, just not with this group.

I am sure you all will have a great time sailing together.

Thanks for the chat.

Linda

[Bullseyebaby]

Time for me to focus on the Alaska cruise now. We just finished our trip on the Dream. Oh my is she a beauty! Hope everyone gets a chance to go.

[hawaiian mickey]

aloha,
Just booked our car for the 3 day stay in Vancouver. We got a great deal at Dollar. A mini van for $307.00 tax and fees included. I'm going to drop everyone at the port and return the car to the airport. They have a shuttle to the port for $15.
It's only 30 minutes from the port.

aloha,
hawaiian mickey

[Fivepin]

Time for me to focus on the Alaska cruise now. We just finished our trip on the Dream. Oh my is she a beauty! Hope everyone gets a chance to go.

Same here-I feel like I have done nothing for this cruise!!
How do we get in on the FE exchange?

[Bullseyebaby]

aloha,
Just booked our car for the 3 day stay in Vancouver. We got a great deal at Dollar. A mini van for $307.00 tax and fees included. I'm going to drop everyone at the port and return the car to the airport. They have a shuttle to the port for $15.
It's only 30 minutes from the port.

aloha,
hawaiian mickey


Aloha Hawaiian Mickey.... I have a present I want to send to you. PM me an address to send it to.

Thanks for the heads up on the car rental. We may end up doing that too. We fly into Vancouver on the 6th... What are you going to do for the days your there? Just site see or do you have actual trips planned? I feel like I'm so far behind! I've been to vancouver before but only in the winter. I'm sure it's just beautiful in the summer time & I can't wait to explore!

[Bullseyebaby]

Same here-I feel like I have done nothing for this cruise!!
How do we get in on the FE exchange?

Hi Fivepin,

I'm not sure who is doing the FE list.... I'll have to look back on the thread and see.

Is the facebook page active? Guess I'll have to check that out too. Oh, I'm so far behind!! Got to kick it into gear.:rolleyes:

Interesting that there isn't a whole lot of dis activity for this cruise, but sometimes less is better! Gives us all a chance to get to make new friends!

~janie

[hawaiian mickey]

aloha,
Hi guys just found out they do groupon in Vancouver. I'm going to check to see if they have any for restaurants,excusions and events. This will help in getting good prices for all the above.

aloha,
hawaiian mickey

[hawaiian mickey]

aloha,
Just booked our flight to Vancouver before the price goes up with all the unrest in the middle east.

aloha,
hawaiian mickey

[susiemmfan]

Good morning,

Final payment due soon. We booked our flights a couple of weeks ago. Glad we did since the prices have gone up.

We are interested in participating in the FE as well.

Spent some time last night looking a private tours in some of the ports just in case not able to book the port adventures we have picked.

[Bullseyebaby]

Yes, we bought are airfare a while back. So glad we did. I've heard that Alaska is easy to book excursions on your own. Please pass on any information you may find out. In reading the Disney ones, there are so many to choose from! I really want to do the Mendenhall Glacier & float in Juneau, & the White Pass Rail in Skagway. Both sound like amazing adventures! I'm so excited :banana:

[susiemmfan]

We are looking at the Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching tour as well as the White Pass Rail in Skagway. Can't wait until we can book!

[mellojon]

Hey All.
Glad to be joining you on the Disney Wonder for my 10th Cruise!!!!!

Were in room 7044

Cant wait to get onboard!!!!!
Jonathan

[Bullseyebaby]

Hey All.
Glad to be joining you on the Disney Wonder for my 10th Cruise!!!!!

Were in room 7044

Cant wait to get onboard!!!!!
Jonathan

Welcome Jonathan!

I think as we get closer a few more people will join in the discussion. Must be a lot of newbies on the Alaska cruise. Has anyone here cruised Alaska before and could give us a hint of how cold it will be and how the seas are (calm?). It looks so tranquil when you see pictures, I'm hoping that will be the way it is. Are we always close enough to see land, or is just when we're pulling in or out of port? I thought about buying a new pair of binoculars but not sure if I should spend the money. Our other ones are quite old & heavy.

~janie

[mellojon]

Welcome Jonathan!

I think as we get closer a few more people will join in the discussion. Must be a lot of newbies on the Alaska cruise. Has anyone here cruised Alaska before and could give us a hint of how cold it will be and how the seas are (calm?). It looks so tranquil when you see pictures, I'm hoping that will be the way it is. Are we always close enough to see land, or is just when we're pulling in or out of port? I thought about buying a new pair of binoculars but not sure if I should spend the money. Our other ones are quite old & heavy.

~janie

Thanks,
Cant wait till we get onboard 129 Days
Jonathan

[mellojon]

Welcome Jonathan!

I think as we get closer a few more people will join in the discussion. Must be a lot of newbies on the Alaska cruise. Has anyone here cruised Alaska before and could give us a hint of how cold it will be and how the seas are (calm?). It looks so tranquil when you see pictures, I'm hoping that will be the way it is. Are we always close enough to see land, or is just when we're pulling in or out of port? I thought about buying a new pair of binoculars but not sure if I should spend the money. Our other ones are quite old & heavy.

~janie

Thanks,
Cant wait till we get onboard 129 Days
Jonathan

[vpalmer]

Good morning,

Final payment due soon. We booked our flights a couple of weeks ago. Glad we did since the prices have gone up.



Us too! I am so glad we got our airfare booked about a week before the fares went up. We decided to fly directly into Vancouver instead of Seattle because the cost was only $300 more for all three of us plus it allows us to spend more time in Vancouver. We'll be flying in on Saturday and will have until Tuesday to explore.

I am considering getting the trolley pass. It looks like the second days is free if purchase online so we would use it on Sunday and Monday. It looks like the loop is 2 hours and you can depart as much as you like with a new trolley coming every 40 minutes. We are probably staying in Canada Place so it sounds like it would be a great way to see the sites around Vancouver without renting a car. Anyone know much about the trolley?

DH and I are still trudging through every single excursion on the DCL site. It is so hard to narrow down the choices. We have 15 saved and we are only half way through! Our DD is 8 so that limits us somewhat. Plus it is important to us to do uniquely Alaskan excursions.

[Bullseyebaby]

Well, doesn't look like to much is happening on this cruise with the Dis boards. It would be fun to at least have a little get together on board. As it gets closer, hopefully some new members will join in & some of the old members will come back & post.

[Bullseyebaby]

Us too! I am so glad we got our airfare booked about a week before the fares went up. We decided to fly directly into Vancouver instead of Seattle because the cost was only $300 more for all three of us plus it allows us to spend more time in Vancouver. We'll be flying in on Saturday and will have until Tuesday to explore.

I am considering getting the trolley pass. It looks like the second days is free if purchase online so we would use it on Sunday and Monday. It looks like the loop is 2 hours and you can depart as much as you like with a new trolley coming every 40 minutes. We are probably staying in Canada Place so it sounds like it would be a great way to see the sites around Vancouver without renting a car. Anyone know much about the trolley?

DH and I are still trudging through every single excursion on the DCL site. It is so hard to narrow down the choices. We have 15 saved and we are only half way through! Our DD is 8 so that limits us somewhat. Plus it is important to us to do uniquely Alaskan excursions.


Thanks for the thought about the Trolley. Haven't heard of it. We are flying into Vancouver about 5 days early to explore. Still haven't booked a hotel yet. Waiting to see if a friend comes through with a discount! :cheer2:

I too have been looking at all the DCL shore excursions. There are so many that sound similar... too many choices! I know many people say that its much cheaper to do it yourself and not through Disney, but we've never had a bad experience and don't want to ruin the vacation by picking the wrong vendor.

[vpalmer]

Thanks for the thought about the Trolley. Haven't heard of it. We are flying into Vancouver about 5 days early to explore. Still haven't booked a hotel yet. Waiting to see if a friend comes through with a discount! :cheer2:

I too have been looking at all the DCL shore excursions. There are so many that sound similar... too many choices! I know many people say that its much cheaper to do it yourself and not through Disney, but we've never had a bad experience and don't want to ruin the vacation by picking the wrong vendor.

I haven't booked the hotel yet either. I need to though! I think we will stay at the Pan Pacific.

I have always booked excursions through Disney directly. I have priced out both ways (in the Caribbean not on this cruise) and at the end of the day, the small savings wasn't worth the peace of mind - for me. Everyone is different though. :flower3:

[Fivepin]

You are right-really no activity on this thread. I need to look at excursions since the 120 day mark is so close. I haven't researched Vancouver yet. I feel so lost. When we were on the Baltic, at this time frame I had everything reserved and researched. I feel so lost. I have the hotel book through Mariott points. We come in the day before and stay 2 days after. I haven't book a van yet.

Any news on a roster or FE exchange?

Any help from those who have done some research, please pass along good tips you have found.

Thank you so much.

[kiddisney]

congrats to all our fellow cruisers - final payments are due w/in the next day or so which means that now we're really going -

can't wait to spend an exciting week with our dis friends on the alaskan wonder cruise

[Bullseyebaby]

Paid off our cruise & now I get to book shore excursions but there are soooooo many to choose from! I thought I did my homework, but now I'm in a panic. At least I know this cruise is coming up soon. It's been a long time since we made our reservation (2009, I think). Getting excited.

[vpalmer]

Paid off our cruise & now I get to book shore excursions but there are soooooo many to choose from! I thought I did my homework, but now I'm in a panic. At least I know this cruise is coming up soon. It's been a long time since we made our reservation (2009, I think). Getting excited.

We are paid off too but our booking window for excursions doesn't open until 90 days, I think. We are silver members. I am so lost on what to book. We are on page 6 of the 10 pages of excursions in the three ports. We already have almost 20 excursions saved. :rolleyes1 We have to keep researching so we have our choices ready to go by April. :surfweb:

[Bullseyebaby]

Well, our reservation window opened up, so we booked.... everything was still available.

Takshanuk Adventure in Skagway
Mendenhall Glacier & Float in Juneau
Misty Fjords (for DD & I) & Bear Creek Zip line for DH & DS in Ketchikan.

Hope we chose good ones! I actually let the kids pick, that way I'm off the hook if they aren't fun. The helicopter & float planes all look so amazing, but expensive once you times it by 4, so we opted for a little less adventure.

[hawaiian mickey]

aloha,
We just paid off our cruise also. We are gold members and can't book until 3/29. We are still deciding on excursions. It's a lot harder with our moms with us. So must choose wisely.
Have a great day everyone:cool1::thumbsup2

aloha,
hawaiian mickey

[mellojon]

Do you think that there will be a special night due to the new Harry Potter movie coming out????

[CoolDisGuy]

I didn't know that the harry potter movie comes out during the cruise; that would be great! Also, I think the new pirates in the caribbean will debut while we are cruising too - I am sure they will show at least one of those - that should be a lot of fun!

:cool1::banana:

[vpalmer]

Do you think that there will be a special night due to the new Harry Potter movie coming out????

I wish they would screen the last Harry Potter movie as I am a fan, but I think the answer is no. I don't think they screen anything other than movies distributed by Disney or their partner companies. I am pretty sure the Harry Potter franchise is not affiliated with Disney.

[vpalmer]

Well, our reservation window opened up, so we booked.... everything was still available.

Takshanuk Adventure in Skagway
Mendenhall Glacier & Float in Juneau
Misty Fjords (for DD & I) & Bear Creek Zip line for DH & DS in Ketchikan.

Hope we chose good ones! I actually let the kids pick, that way I'm off the hook if they aren't fun. The helicopter & float planes all look so amazing, but expensive once you times it by 4, so we opted for a little less adventure.

So glad you were able to get the excursions you wanted! Since you are Platinum, I was wondering if you could do me a huge favor. I have called DCL and they can't tell me if the Neets Bay Bear Watch by Floatplane (Seasonal) is available to book for our cruise. The DCL site says Mid-July but when I Googled the two vendor sites I found said the excursion begins July 20 and 22nd. DCL could tell me if it would be available on Juuly 17th when we'll be there. They initially said yes because July 17th is mid-July but then admitted they did not know for sure. Hoping you can help!

[Bullseyebaby]

I looked up excursions for Ketchican and did not see any that listed Neets Bay Bear Watch. The only Floatplane (beside the private) was the one to Misty Fjords.

Hope that helps! Happy to look up anything.

[vpalmer]

I looked up excursions for Ketchican and did not see any that listed Neets Bay Bear Watch. The only Floatplane (beside the private) was the one to Misty Fjords.

Hope that helps! Happy to look up anything.

Thanks so much. If it's not too much trouble could you see if Bear Country and Wildlife Expedition in Ketchikan is listed?

[Bullseyebaby]

The only thing with "bear" in the title is the bear creek zip line adventure. Then there is the "Alaskan Coastal Expedition" which is a boat trip that mentions wildlife viewing and lists bears.

[vpalmer]

The only thing with "bear" in the title is the bear creek zip line adventure. Then there is the "Alaskan Coastal Expedition" which is a boat trip that mentions wildlife viewing and lists bears.

Thanks!

[hawaiian mickey]

aloha,
Just wondering where everyone is staying when they come into Vancouver?
We just put in our request at Club Intrawest using our dvc points.
Has anyone stayed here?

aloha,
hawaiian mickey

[vpalmer]

aloha,
Just wondering where everyone is staying when they come into Vancouver?
We just put in our request at Club Intrawest using our dvc points.
Has anyone stayed here?

aloha,
hawaiian mickey


We are booked at the Pan Pacific. We like having our luggage magically appear on the ship! :wizard:

Sorry I can't help with Club Intrawest. Hopefully someone can.

[mellojon]

Hey Everyone,
Getting ready to book everything tonight....Does anyone know when the high tea would be>>
THanks
Jonathan

[susiemmfan]

I booked everything yesterday. We were able to get everything we wanted. I even booked High Tea for us. Can't wait!

[hawaiian mickey]

aloha,
We got all our res for Palo's, High Tea,Brunch and Dinner.
Now we are working on the excursions.
High Tea is on sea day and starts at 3:00.

aloha,
hawaiian mickey

[mellojon]

Hey All...
Booked everything cant wait to go....only 103 DAYS left!!!!

Jonathan :cool1:

[kiddisney]

just to let east coast - mid atlantic cruisers know - we just booked out flights & went with cathay pacific - the price was $200 or more less than continental - and we get to take 2 suitcases w/o paying -and we get a meal - and even better reason is that the seats recline w/in themselves - so no seatback in your face - it's the first time we're using cathay - but it looks good - and the flights are night flights - so we can sleep & occupy some time of the flight - if anyone else is going w/cathay - let us know - it'll be nice to see some dis'rs on board -

no onto hotel & excursions - yeah!

[CoolDisGuy]

i have only been on one cruise and never ordered room service. I know that it is not entirely free, but I am confused. Do you need to pay for ALL beverages (soda, juice, coffee, etc) or just soda? Are the prices insanely high or reasonable? And then how do you know how much to tip - a dollar or two or five or ten? Thanks!

[princess81499]

just to let east coast - mid atlantic cruisers know - we just booked out flights & went with cathay pacific - the price was $200 or more less than continental - and we get to take 2 suitcases w/o paying -and we get a meal - and even better reason is that the seats recline w/in themselves - so no seatback in your face - it's the first time we're using cathay - but it looks good - and the flights are night flights - so we can sleep & occupy some time of the flight - if anyone else is going w/cathay - let us know - it'll be nice to see some dis'rs on board -

no onto hotel & excursions - yeah!

I booked Cathay last July for this trip for $340 pp roundtrip. Loved the 2 bags for free part! We are heading out on Friday then staying at the Pan Pacific until the cruise on Tuesday. I also made a car reservation at JFK to leave the car parked there.

I can't wait to get the excursions booked next week!

[princess81499]

[QUOTE=vpalmer;40222427]I am considering getting the trolley pass. It looks like the second days is free if purchase online so we would use it on Sunday and Monday. It looks like the loop is 2 hours and you can depart as much as you like with a new trolley coming every 40 minutes. We are probably staying in Canada Place so it sounds like it would be a great way to see the sites around Vancouver without renting a car.

That is our plan too! We will be at the Pan Pacific and have two daughters 7 & 10.

[susiemmfan]

i have only been on one cruise and never ordered room service. I know that it is not entirely free, but I am confused. Do you need to pay for ALL beverages (soda, juice, coffee, etc) or just soda? Are the prices insanely high or reasonable? And then how do you know how much to tip - a dollar or two or five or ten? Thanks!

If you request soda in a can, there is a charge. Not sure what the price is per can. Also there is a charge for snack items like candy and popcorn. I usually tip a couple of dollars. Room service is the best in the morning if you have early tours.

[kiddisney]

princess - hi - our cost is a little higher - i had a nephew who was planning his july wedding & didn't confirm that the date wouldn't conflict with our cruise until the prices went up (but it's still a great deal) - we're leaving on saturday - no hotel yet - but checking on discounts - the trolly is interesting - we loved it in dc & philly - but i have one question - if you're taking the night flight - do you think you can get transport to the city that late at night - this is what we are going back and forth on with the hotel - also i have three kids - 20 / 18 / 6 so we should see you around the kids club or the family pool -

[mellojon]

Does Anyone plan to book another cruise onboard?? 2012 dates and everything will be officially out tomorrow.

97 Days!!

Jonathan

[hawaiian mickey]

aloha,
We just booked our room for our pre cruise stay at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown. We got a 1 bedroom executive suite for 4 adults.
DW,DM and DMIL. It was a better deal than getting 2 rooms.

aloha,
hawaiian mickey

[susiemmfan]

Does Anyone plan to book another cruise onboard?? 2012 dates and everything will be officially out tomorrow.

97 Days!!

Jonathan

We moved our dummy cruise to a New York to Canada cruise today. It would have been nice; however, if it was a 7 day cruise with a stop in Maine. Maybe another year. I looked at adding the 2 day cruise to complete a B2B, but decided against it.

I would have loved to book Hawaii, but the kids are still in school. I have a few more years to wait on that trip.

[mellojon]

We moved our dummy cruise to a New York to Canada cruise today. It would have been nice; however, if it was a 7 day cruise with a stop in Maine. Maybe another year. I looked at adding the 2 day cruise to complete a B2B, but decided against it.

I would have loved to book Hawaii, but the kids are still in school. I have a few more years to wait on that trip.

I would have loved to do the Hawaii but being a senior in High School i thought it would be a bad choice to miss that many days.
I want to go on the Canada cruise...but we will see.
Jonathan

[kiddisney]

definately using the onboard discount to book a 2012 cruise - have always wanted to cruise to canada

[Fivepin]

definately using the onboard discount to book a 2012 cruise - have always wanted to cruise to canada

Same here-already have Hawaii booked, but going to try to see if I can rebook it onboard and just transfer the reservation to my TA. That way I keep DCL discount and OBC as well as the TA's. My friend tried reserving Friday for Hawaii and there was no availability for what she wanted.

Still need to work on a car reservation for Vancouver, at least flight, hotel, and excursions are booked. I would like to research if it would be worthwhile if I book our excursions on our own.

Do we have a FE list? I rarely go on Facebook, but I don't think I have access to the page.

[princess81499]

princess - hi - our cost is a little higher - i had a nephew who was planning his july wedding & didn't confirm that the date wouldn't conflict with our cruise until the prices went up (but it's still a great deal) - we're leaving on saturday - no hotel yet - but checking on discounts - the trolly is interesting - we loved it in dc & philly - but i have one question - if you're taking the night flight - do you think you can get transport to the city that late at night - this is what we are going back and forth on with the hotel - also i have three kids - 20 / 18 / 6 so we should see you around the kids club or the family pool -

I do not think it will be a problem getting a taxi at any hour from the airport to the hotel. That is what we are planning to do in the ealy hours of the AM when we arrive. I have the hotel booked Friday night although we will not get there until 2 AMish Saturday morning.

[princess81499]

We moved our dummy cruise to a New York to Canada cruise today. It would have been nice; however, if it was a 7 day cruise with a stop in Maine. Maybe another year. I looked at adding the 2 day cruise to complete a B2B, but decided against it.

I would have loved to book Hawaii, but the kids are still in school. I have a few more years to wait on that trip.

We also booked a NYC Canada cruise on Friday. A B2B with the 2 day cruise that follows was our original thought, but we decided against it. We are doing the July 8th 5 night.

[AStamm]

Anyone on the thread a gold or platinum member and willing to check and see if the Bear Country and Wildlife Excursion (Ketchikan) is available to book for our cruise? BFF is joining DS and I on the cruise in place of DH, and one of the only things she's consistently talked about is seeing bears. The information about this excursion says it's seasonal and operates from mid-July to September.

I'd love to surprise BFF on Thursday morning (the 90 day mark!) and tell her that I was able to get us this excursion.

[Fivepin]

Anyone on the thread a gold or platinum member and willing to check and see if the Bear Country and Wildlife Excursion (Ketchikan) is available to book for our cruise? BFF is joining DS and I on the cruise in place of DH, and one of the only things she's consistently talked about is seeing bears. The information about this excursion says it's seasonal and operates from mid-July to September.

I'd love to surprise BFF on Thursday morning (the 90 day mark!) and tell her that I was able to get us this excursion.

I don't see it. The only thing with bear was the bear creek zipline.

[AStamm]

I don't see it. The only thing with bear was the bear creek zipline.

That's too bad. DH tried calling a few tour operators in Alaska a few months ago and asked them when they started doing similar tours and they all said the last full week of July--looks like that was the correct timeframe. Not mid-July like the DCL site says :sad2:.

Thanks for checking!

[princess81499]

I'd love to surprise BFF on Thursday morning (the 90 day mark!) and tell her that I was able to get us this excursion.

The 90 Day Mark is now!!! Bookings opened up at midnight. It is now 12:35 AM and I am finished. I did get everything I wanted, except for one in Ketchikan due to a time conflict. It was a hard decision between the two activities!

[orum]

My check-in page is still telling me that check in starts on April 13th...

Any ideas?

Thanks!

[AStamm]

The 90 Day Mark is now!!! Bookings opened up at midnight. It is now 12:35 AM and I am finished. I did get everything I wanted, except for one in Ketchikan due to a time conflict. It was a hard decision between the two activities!

Thank you so much for posting that today is the day! Not to be melodramatic, but we had a burglarly at our house on Friday and I'm not back to normal. I remembered to check the reservation card with the date to begin booking excursions (April 13), but for some reason had it in my head that tomorrow is the 13th.

Missed out on Palo brunch, but got everything else I wanted (except for the Bears in Ketchikan--guess the salmon don't know they're supposed to be there during our cruise so the bears show up!).

[DisneyJan]

Thank you so much for posting that today is the day! Not to be melodramatic, but we had a burglarly at our house on Friday and I'm not back to normal. I remembered to check the reservation card with the date to begin booking excursions (April 13), but for some reason had it in my head that tomorrow is the 13th.

Missed out on Palo brunch, but got everything else I wanted (except for the Bears in Ketchikan--guess the salmon don't know they're supposed to be there during our cruise so the bears show up!).

:scared1: Not melodramatic at all. That is so scary. Glad you got all checked in and got almost everything you wanted.

[DisneyJan]

My check-in page is still telling me that check in starts on April 13th...

Any ideas?

Thanks!

I was up at 2AM and it would not let me check-in. Got back on at 6am and everything went smoothly. Good luck!

[orum]

I was up at 2AM and it would not let me check-in. Got back on at 6am and everything went smoothly. Good luck!

I went to bed at 1am Eastern (with no excursions). Was able to get in and get everything I wanted. Not sure why mine didn't happen at the right time.

[wdw1014]

Finally got my excursions booked. Didn't get the Palo brunch that we wanted and the bear excursions in Ketchican is not available yet. Other than those to minor things we got the others booked with no problems. I am getting very excited. It seems like we have been waiting forever for July 12th!

[vpalmer]

[QUOTE=vpalmer;40222427]I am considering getting the trolley pass. It looks like the second days is free if purchase online so we would use it on Sunday and Monday. It looks like the loop is 2 hours and you can depart as much as you like with a new trolley coming every 40 minutes. We are probably staying in Canada Place so it sounds like it would be a great way to see the sites around Vancouver without renting a car.

That is our plan too! We will be at the Pan Pacific and have two daughters 7 & 10.

Hi Patty!

I have a 7 year old daughter too. Actually she will turn 8 shortly before the cruise. Maybe we'll see you guys on the trolley or at the hotel.

[vpalmer]

That's too bad. DH tried calling a few tour operators in Alaska a few months ago and asked them when they started doing similar tours and they all said the last full week of July--looks like that was the correct timeframe. Not mid-July like the DCL site says :sad2:.

Thanks for checking!

I also wanted one of the bear excursions. Disney was really confused on this. They insisted I would be able to book it even though someone here checked for me and said it was not available! Sure enough, it was not available. :confused3

[vpalmer]

So what excursions did everyone book? I think it will be interesting to see if any of us will be on the same trips.

We booked:

Palo Brunch the morning we are in Tracey Arm. :cloud9:

Skagway: Alaska Nature and Wildlife Expedition

Juneau: Sled Dog Discovery & Musher's Camp

Ketchikan: Back Country Jeep and Canoe Adventure

This is subject to change because we are hoping to do one of our excursions with my brother's family (first time cruisers) but if it sells out before that point we may have to juggle some things around. I made all my reservations right at midnight but I was pleasantly surprised to see very little sold out this morning. :cool1:

[princess81499]

We booked (Myself, DH, DD 10, and DD7)

Skagway: White Pass Train / Musher Dog Sled
Juneau: Whale Watching and Glacier / Mount Roberts Tramway
Ketchikan: Misty Fjords Wilderness Explorer

I guess we will miss our early dinner on port nights, since the excursions run until 6:00ish.

I also wanted to add a second one in on our day in Ketchikan, but all the times conflicted.

[AStamm]

Skagway - Klondike Gold Dredge & White Pass Railway (7:15-12:15)
Juneau - Whale Encounter & Mendenall Glacier (7:45-12:15)
Ketchikan - Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary & Totems (12:45-3:45)

[susiemmfan]

We have the following booked:

Skagway: White Pass Railway and Trail Camp
Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Quest
Ketchikan: Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour

[JimmyJackJunior]

We booked everything through third parties.

Mendenhall Whale Watching and Glacier through alaskatours.com

Ketchikan - Totems/Wildlife/City tours through Sourdough tours

Skagway - Chilkoot Hike and Float tour thorugh Frontier Excursions.

I can't believe how quickly the spa massages booked up. But I got my kids booked into Ocenears Club and Lab and they got a call from Mickey.

[JimmyJackJunior]

Hey JimmyJackJunior:

We're from Victoria too!

Who is in your party? Do you have kids?

[GW45]

Hi All!

We're also booked on this cruise since last year- our 3rd Disney Cruise and can't wait. Haven't made any plans about excursions yet. When we got the reminder that we could start booking it was impossible to get on the site- whole thing kept freezing and by the time we could actually book all the Palo reservations I wanted were gone so my enthusiasm was a little dampened when it came to booking excursions.....was also more than a little horrified at the prices! I also realised that my dd(6) can't do a lot of them as she's too young and that my ds(10) is suddenly considered an adult at age 10 and will be charged the full adult price for most of the excursions. Not impressed!!

Need to do more research and book some excursions of our own, methinks! We did a mixture of our own and DCL excursions on the Med cruise last year and while I liked the security of being on a Disney bus in some of the bigger ports I also got a lot of satisfaction from organising our own trips too and not feeling ripped off or too tied to a schedule.

Would love to hear anyone else's plans for DIY excursions. Let the planning begin!!! :)

[slg]

JimmyJackJunior:

Yes we have 3 boys: ages 15,12 and 9. And you?

[JimmyJackJunior]

Hi All!

We're also booked on this cruise since last year- our 3rd Disney Cruise and can't wait. Haven't made any plans about excursions yet. When we got the reminder that we could start booking it was impossible to get on the site- whole thing kept freezing and by the time we could actually book all the Palo reservations I wanted were gone so my enthusiasm was a little dampened when it came to booking excursions.....was also more than a little horrified at the prices! I also realised that my dd(6) can't do a lot of them as she's too young and that my ds(10) is suddenly considered an adult at age 10 and will be charged the full adult price for most of the excursions. Not impressed!!

Need to do more research and book some excursions of our own, methinks! We did a mixture of our own and DCL excursions on the Med cruise last year and while I liked the security of being on a Disney bus in some of the bigger ports I also got a lot of satisfaction from organising our own trips too and not feeling ripped off or too tied to a schedule.

Would love to hear anyone else's plans for DIY excursions. Let the planning begin!!! :)

I found the same thing with booking through Disney. Disney does not like booking real young kids due to liability. I found third parties to book through and now my five year old is going on a rafting trip in Skagway among other things. I did Frontier Excursions in Skagway, alaskatours.com in juneau and sourdough tours in ketchican. I found recommendations for all on places like fodors and trip advisor.

I wanted to book through Disney in the carribean too but in Alaska where I could check Better Business Bureau rankings and such it did not make much of a difference.

[JimmyJackJunior]

JimmyJackJunior:

Yes we have 3 boys: ages 15,12 and 9. And you?

Five year old boy, eight year old daughter, 12 year old nephew and 9 year old niece.

[Buzzster]

Our first 7-day cruise. Cannot wait!!!!

[hawaiian mickey]

aloha,
Just booked our moms excursion for the trip. Our moms are sooooo excited.

aloha,
hawaiian mickey

[deepakwa]

Anybody able to book dog sledding in Juneau/Skagway via independent operators. Our booking window opened today and nothing is available with disney.

[Stitch#1]

Hey there.
I haven't been on this thread in a while. We pretty much have everything booked and are now just planning what we will be doing before and after the cruise.
I can't wait for this cruise. This will be our 3rd Disney cruise.

[JimmyJackJunior]

I found out from one of the blogs from the initial Alaska sailing that our server from six years ago is still there and we have requested him.

These blogs are being followed on the initial cruise thread

Blogging from Repo Cruise & May 3rd Alaskan Cruise:
http://land.allears.net/blogs/lauragilbreath/
http://land.allears.net/blogs/debwills/
http://www.carol-anne.ca/2011%20May%...p%20Report.htm
http://rickstravelblog.com/

Tweeting from Repo Cruise & May 3rd Alaskan Cruise:
http://twitter.com/#!/allearsdeb

I am watching a couple of others as well but they are blocked because of conflicts with Dreams Unlimited.

[Stitch#1]

I found out from one of the blogs from the initial Alaska sailing that our server from six years ago is still there and we have requested him.

These blogs are being followed on the initial cruise thread

Blogging from Repo Cruise & May 3rd Alaskan Cruise:
http://land.allears.net/blogs/lauragilbreath/
http://land.allears.net/blogs/debwills/
http://www.carol-anne.ca/2011%20May%...p%20Report.htm
http://rickstravelblog.com/

Tweeting from Repo Cruise & May 3rd Alaskan Cruise:
http://twitter.com/#!/allearsdeb

I am watching a couple of others as well but they are blocked because of conflicts with Dreams Unlimited.

Awesome!! Thanks!

[princess81499]

I keep changing my excursion for the day we are in Ketchikan. What is everyone else doing that day?

We had wanted to do the bear one, but it is too early in the season.

[JimmyJackJunior]

Ketchikan - Totems/Wildlife/City tours through Sourdough tours

[vpalmer]

I keep changing my excursion for the day we are in Ketchikan. What is everyone else doing that day?

We had wanted to do the bear one, but it is too early in the season.

We also wanted to do a bear excursion but couldn't. Instead we booked the Jeep and Canoe excursion. I think the minimum age is 8. I can't recall how old your kids are. My DD will turn 8 one month before the cruise so we eeked by with that one.

The Misty Fjord boat ride was our second choice.

[hawaiian mickey]

aloha,
Just got an email from groupon. They have a 1 day coupon you can buy for the HOHO bus for Vancouver for $15C. You save $23C off the ticket.

aloha,
hawaiian mickey

[AStamm]

aloha,
Just got an email from groupon. They have a 1 day coupon you can buy for the HOHO bus for Vancouver for $15C. You save $23C off the ticket.

aloha,
hawaiian mickey


Thanks for posting this. Picked up 3 tickets to use the day we get back from our cruise. We booked a night at the Pan Pacific and I see that there is a HOHO pick-up spot right at Canada Place!

[Stitch#1]

aloha,
Just got an email from groupon. They have a 1 day coupon you can buy for the HOHO bus for Vancouver for $15C. You save $23C off the ticket.

aloha,
hawaiian mickey

Great info!!
Thanks!

[springsteenmickey]

My God it's been a while since I last posted on this board, what I have been missing! This might seem out there but I collect miniature past, current and wanna be President's of the USA, does anybody know if there is a Sarah Palin exhibit near any of the Alaskan ports?:banana::banana::banana:

[Susan C]

Hi Cruisers,

Don't forget there is a Fish Extender Exchange sign up going on over at Facebook... look for Alaskan Disney Cruise.. with our date ..I think it's the Wonder's Wildest Cruise in the West...

I can't wait.. I am a teacher, and school will be ending soon.. Then I can really start my compulsive planning!

Susan :cool1:

[hawaiian mickey]

aloha,
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[Rose Quartz]

Hi Everyone,

A little late signing in, but here we are!

We are Connie and George, and George's daughter (15) and our niece (13).

All in the same room...me with two teenage girls. What have I done? :eek:

Anyway, I wanted to say hello...any fun activities, get-togethers, teen meetups, etc...we are open to all the fun!

party::rockband::jumping1::dance3:

[princess81499]

Not sure if it has been mentioned yet, but when I tried to book an animal encounter at the Vancouver Aquarium the weekend before the trip, the girl told me that weekend at the aquarium and surrounding areas will be extremely busy. The 100th celebration of Stanley Park is going on. They weren't even doing the animal encounters either.

[Stitch#1]

Got our cruise docs in the mail!!! YEA!!! I'm getting very excited!

[LBollengier]

We are getting really excited! :banana:

We are doing the following excursions:

Day 4 - Skagway Friday, July 15, 2011
White Pass Scenic Railway 8:00AM - 12:00PM

Day 5 - Juneau Saturday, July 16, 2011
Exclusive Whale Encounter 7:45AM - 11:15AM

Historic Gold Panning Adventure and Gold Creek Salmon Bake
1:15PM - 4:45PM

Day 6 - Ketchikan Sunday, July 17, 2011
Rainforest Canopy and Zipline Expedition 12:15PM - 3:45PM

I have no idea if these are the best ones but they all sounded good!! :) :idea:

Are there any "DIS"ers going on these?

Also I have been unable to get into make spa and Palo ressies, I contacted my travel agent, hope she can fix it! :eek:

Does anyone know if there is a "Pirate Night" on the Alaska cruise?