Official May 17th Alaska Cruise Thread!

[nennewmom]

Hey everyone,

Just booked the Pan Pacific for $124 on Hotwire!!!!!

I think the final total was $151 with tax and fees.

If anyone wants to try to book it, it will be listed as Vancouver East 5-Star with fitness, pool, restaurant, internet, spa, and business center. It also has a 90% Customer Review. (Note that if it says 80% then it is the Sutton instead) Hope this will help some of you out.
Tommy
:goodvibes


Are you sure it's Vancouver East and not West?

[magicimaginear]

My bad your right its West

Are you sure it's Vancouver East and not West?

[nennewmom]

Do you know if Pan Pacific offers transportation to the port?

[Tweedle Dees]

Pan Pacific is right at the port! Great deal Imaginear!
S

[magicimaginear]

It is AT the Port. Google Map Pan Pacific Vancouver


Do you know if Pan Pacific offers transportation to the port?

[magicimaginear]

here is a link to the map, its the building with the glass dome on top

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pan+Pacific+Vancouver,+Canada+Place,+Vancouver,+ British+Columbia,+Canada&aq=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=55.718442,111.884766&ie=UTF8&hq=Pan+Pacific&hnear=Canada+Place+Vancouver,+999+Canada+Pl+St,+Va ncouver,+British+Columbia+V6C+3T4,+Canada&ll=49.287994,-123.111811&spn=0.00275,0.006829&t=h&z=18

[nennewmom]

THANK YOU magicimaginear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We just booked it. You saved us over 1/2 from our previous reservation at Fairmont Waterfront. :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[magicimaginear]

Welcome to the Pan Pacific Club lol

THANK YOU magicimaginear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We just booked it. You saved us over 1/2 from our previous reservation at Fairmont Waterfront. :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[jisom12]

Does anyone know if this is the same Tracy Whipple that I booked our cruise through at Dreams Unlimited? If so, does that mean she isn't my DUL travel agent any more?

Yes, It is the same Tracy. I follow her on Facebook and saw she had posted a blog about the Taste of Alaska. I guess she started her own travel agency.

[Lollipop's Mom]

OMG I saw that on there and thought it was the sutton place - now I am tempted to stay there the night before!!!!!!
You leave your luggage with them, they take it to the cruise for you - you take an elevator down to the cruise!

[Lollipop's Mom]

Ok Im booking it! I can't not do that at that price.... lol

Editing to add - JUST BOOKED IT! We are locals, but its going to be nice to avoid rush hour in the morning!

[DisneyBasket]

Aw man, we booked the Sutton Place a week or so ago on Hotwire, but not quite as good a price as you were able to get. I was really hoping for the Pan Pacific! Their descriptions are indistinguishable on Hotwire. Congratulations to all of you who will be staying there!! :yay:

[magicimaginear]

Sutton Place has a lower Customer Review %. I've been holding off to see if the Pan Pacific showed up and it did today.

Aw man, we booked the Sutton Place a week or so ago on Hotwire, but not quite as good a price as you were able to get. I was really hoping for the Pan Pacific! Their descriptions are indistinguishable on Hotwire. Congratulations to all of you who will be staying there!! :yay:

[DisneyBasket]

Sutton Place has a lower Customer Review %. I've been holding off to see if the Pan Pacific showed up and it did today.

Guess I missed that memo. I hope we aren't sorry!

[kris3kid]

Hey Liz, what time do you think you will get to the hotel? I just changed our reservation there as well.


Thanks for posting this.

Can't wait

[Lollipop's Mom]

Guess I missed that memo. I hope we aren't sorry!

Sutton place is GORGEOUS and you will LOVE it.
I work in the film industry and my daughter is also an actress, and we often have to go there for wardrobe calls, picking up scripts, etc...

They put all the celebs up there - the twilight cast, etc... all stay there.

[Lollipop's Mom]

Hey Liz, what time do you think you will get to the hotel? I just changed our reservation there as well.


Thanks for posting this.

Can't wait

Not sure - maybe about 1pm and hope for an early check in? Just going to skytrain in -really excited to start my vacation a day early! Its going to be so nice to just get up in the morning and go there! I am going to ask for a room overlooking the DCL ship :)

[kris3kid]

We will get.there sometime in the afternoon as well. I will ask for a a port view also, I stayed up till 3 am in LA to see the Wonder come into port, it was very nice. I can't believe it was about the same price as a Best western.

[Lollipop's Mom]

It is really rare to see that kind of a rate for the Pan Pacific!!!
DCL is the only ship in dock on Tuesdays, so that is probably why it is more empty. Also I bet lots of locals who just come in on the day of.
I bet the days where there are 3 ships docked the hotel sells out!

[Disney Dreams]

Hi All!

Just walked in from work and catching up on the day's posts, emails, etc.... Also was going to book hotel tonight so, I have a question regarding this very timely discovery regarding Pan Pacific.

Great find! Thanks for sharing. We are looking at Hotwire right now and finding one that matches, except it says "Downtown Vancouver West area hotel," not simply "Vancouver West."

Is that it?

- Dreams

[Lollipop's Mom]

Thats it!!


Also - Pan Pacific People - join the loyalty program for free wifi and bottled water!!!

[Disney Dreams]

Thats it!!

Thanks for replying. So, you think that's it even though it says, "Downtown Vancouver West area hotel," not simply "Vancouver West" right?

That difference has me hesitating.

- Dreams :confused:

[Lollipop's Mom]

Thanks for replying. So, you think that's it even though it says, "Downtown Vancouver West area hotel," not simply "Vancouver West" right?

That difference has me hesitating.

- Dreams :confused:

Yes as long as west is in there and it has a 90% review rate - its the PP!
If it is 80% review rate, its the sutton place!

[Disney Dreams]

Yes as long as west is in there and it has a 90% review rate - its the PP!
If it is 80% review rate, its the sutton place!

Okay. There is no 80%. I'm getting:
- 5* 90% $124/night and
- 4* 90% $128/night (no pool or spa listed)

- Dreams

[Lollipop's Mom]

Okay. There is no 80%. I'm getting:
- 5* 90% $124/night and
- 4* 90% $128/night (no pool or spa listed)



- Dreams

That's it! The 5 star for 124

[Disney Dreams]

That's it! The 5 star for 124
Thanks!

Here it goes.... no whammies. No whammies. No whammies.

- Dreams

ETA: WINNER! Yay! And thank you! :)

[magicimaginear]

Dreams,

I need your names and email for the mickey heads... also were you wanting shirts or are you making magnets?? We are looking forward to the Palos brunch. As for the Pan Pacific group. Does anyway want to have a group dinner somewhere Monday night... anyone else can also join. Liz since your the Canada local then maybe your could be in charge of that if anyone wants to.

[Lollipop's Mom]

Dreams,

I need your names and email for the mickey heads... also were you wanting shirts or are you making magnets?? We are looking forward to the Palos brunch. As for the Pan Pacific group. Does anyway want to have a group dinner somewhere Monday night... anyone else can also join. Liz since your the Canada local then maybe your could be in charge of that if anyone wants to.

Let's at it by ear a bit closer to for me. My best friend might be meeting us that night. I could always bring her along though
The restaurants in that hotel are $$$$$$! Let me think about what is nearby!

[magicimaginear]

FYI

I just checked and the Pan Pacific is still listed on hotwire as the 5-star... remember the you want the Downtown Vancouver West 5-star for $123ish with a 90% review rate. If it says 80% then it has changed to the Sutton. Good Luck and I'm glad that everyone has been able to save some money on their room.

[nennewmom]

We don't arrive until 11pm and probably won't get to hotel until midnight. Dinner is out for us.

[MontanaDJ]

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!

We just booked the Pan Pacific as well:yay: We were at the Century Plaza for 150 a night...so you saved us some money and we'll have less to worry about in the morning : )

To get our bags to disney, do we have to arrange that with Disney beforehand? Or the hotel when we get there? I figure I would ask you before I bug my travel agent...

We arrive early afternoon...from Los Angeles.

My youngest daughter and I went to Disneyland today...picking up some of our goodies for our trip and some stuff for the FE...Our gifts are almost done, I can't wait to share : )

Lollipop - did you say you're going to Disneyworld this weekend??? We're going to Disneyland again on Tuesday to celebrate Mother's Day...I can't wait...:dance3:

[MontanaDJ]

Dreams...Yes...we are excited about our Palo Brunch!

[PBader]

I am on the August 30th cruise and wanted to say thanks for the info on the Pan Pacific. I booked it tonight for 134 for our dates and saved quite a bit.:cool1: Can't wait to read your trip reports:goodvibes

[disneycruznrn]

MontanaDJ-

We will be at Disney World this weekend. Going to babysit for the 5K race and then celebrate Mother's Day. Then it will be just a week away till we leave for the cruise.

[disneycruznrn]

Am going to tell my husband about the Pan Pacific hotel on Hotwire when I get home from work in AM. Hope we might be able to still get in on that great rate. We also might like to join everyone for dinner. Sounds like fun.

[Lollipop's Mom]

Definately not me going to wdw!! Wish we were!

[Lollipop's Mom]

Montana: check at hotel checkin, but dcl should have a desk in the lobby. I heard they will arrange for your lugge up the ship. If they don't, I know we can call the valet and they take your luggage to the ship for you. Have some cash ready for a tip! Then there is an elevator you can take down directly to the terminal. Checkout is not until noon, so we might go check in for the cruise really early, then go back to our room until 11!

[disneycruznrn]

Just booked Pan Pacific through Hotwire at that great price. Thanks Lollipop's Mom for giving us the info. We are interested in meeting for dinner on Monday if you get a group together. Keep us informed.

[JTN2005]

I used Hotwire for the first time about a month ago. I was able to get a nice hotel for a good rate but not that convenient to the port. My understanding is there is no changing or canceling. Does anyone know if there is a way to cancel on hotwire without forfeiting your money.:confused3

[MontanaDJ]

I don't think hotwire fares are usually refundable


Booking rules
All bookings are final. No changes or refunds are allowed. Review our Terms of Use for more information.

Sorry...

[JTN2005]

thank you..............that is what I read, I thought maybe someone knew something that I did not. We are very excited just to be on this cruise.:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:


Also if anyone sees a deal after the cruise for 1 night on the 24th, please post it. We are staying in Vancouver on the night of the 24 but no room yet.


Thank you

[magicimaginear]

I checked and the Pan Pacific IS NOT the 5-star listed on Hotwire for those dates. I will try to keep you updated.


thank you..............that is what I read, I thought maybe someone knew something that I did not. We are very excited just to be on this cruise.:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:


Also if anyone sees a deal after the cruise for 1 night on the 24th, please post it. We are staying in Vancouver on the night of the 24 but no room yet.


Thank you

[Lollipop's Mom]

Omg did you see carol anne blog today???? Those photos!!!! Omg they are incredible! Here I wasn't excited about Alaska itself but now I am in love!! Oh and Minnie!!!!!!

[Lollipop's Mom]

Just booked Pan Pacific through Hotwire at that great price. Thanks Lollipop's Mom for giving us the info. We are interested in meeting for dinner on Monday if you get a group together. Keep us informed.
Dont thank me! Thank the person who found it before me! But I'm on my iPhone and can't remember the username! Lol

[magicimaginear]

i WONDER who that could be :rolleyes1


Dont thank me! Thank the person who found it before me! But I'm on my iPhone and can't remember the username! Lol

[nennewmom]

Omg did you see carol anne blog today???? Those photos!!!! Omg they are incredible! Here I wasn't excited about Alaska itself but now I am in love!! Oh and Minnie!!!!!!

I have to admit, I haven't been following this whole thread, but where is the blog?

[kris3kid]

Depending on where dinner is we may want to do dinner, I had gotten some ideas from lollipop mom aka Liz about the best places to go for the evening and we still have not decided as of yet. I am still to excited about the hotel to think of what to do after.

[kris3kid]

I just read the blogs, WOW I can't wait to get there.

[mbhjls79]

Does anyone know if there is a pirate dress up night on the Alaska cruise?

[LoveMickey]

I'm glad I'm a lurker. Thank you very much for the info on the Pan Pacific. We're flying in Sunday and I got both nights at the great rate - for 2 rooms.

What's the best way to get to the hotel with 4 Adults and 2 children - one of which is 2 years old.

Thanks folks - you are the best.

[DisneyBasket]

I don't think anyone knows for sure about Pirate Night, but since Pirates IV will premier on our cruise, we are planning to dress up for the movie.pirate:

[Lollipop's Mom]

I'm glad I'm a lurker. Thank you very much for the info on the Pan Pacific. We're flying in Sunday and I got both nights at the great rate - for 2 rooms.

What's the best way to get to the hotel with 4 Adults and 2 children - one of which is 2 years old.

Thanks folks - you are the best.

I would probably grab a minivan cab. If you don't see one have them call you one!

[Lollipop's Mom]

White spot is a good place to eat and is a 5 min cab ride or about 20 min walk. They have kids meals that come in pirate ships with gold coins! Really fun for them. Food is good, good portions and has regular and pacific northwest cuisine. Adults can eat here for $10-25 each ranging from burger and fries to salmon and steak.

[LoveMickey]

Thank you for the info on getting from the airport to the hotel. And for the info on White Spot - I was looking at the hotel places to eat - quite expensive, especially if you have little ones that don't eat a lot of food.

We'll try White Spot. I was also thinking of going to Stanley Park. I assume we can get a cab, but is there any public transportation. I heard the public transportation system in Vancouver is excellent.

We are getting excited. Hope I'm bringing enough warm clothes - I'm going with the layering theory. :)

[Lollipop's Mom]

Thank you for the info on getting from the airport to the hotel. And for the info on White Spot - I was looking at the hotel places to eat - quite expensive, especially if you have little ones that don't eat a lot of food.

We'll try White Spot. I was also thinking of going to Stanley Park. I assume we can get a cab, but is there any public transportation. I heard the public transportation system in Vancouver is excellent.

We are getting excited. Hope I'm bringing enough warm clothes - I'm going with the layering theory. :)

Yah our public transportation is really good. Another neat thing to do is take the sea bus across from Canada place area (you will see sea bus signs) over to Lonsdale Quay (Pronounced key). It drops you off right at the market - its got tons of great food things and also the famous Beaver Tails that used to be in Epcot. All independent 'fast food' of many different types and cultures- you can get a burger/fries, or sushi, stir fry, chinese, pizza etc...etc...etc..
Also a good market there and a kids play place. There is a Please Mum there, which is our Canadian kids store similar to Gymboree. Tons of fresh produce, but also local handicrafts... really fun little place to go!

[Lollipop's Mom]

So I just realized - I am leaving in 10 days and have NOTHING organized or packed. lol.
I am running a big event on t he 15th that is taking up tons of my time all next week for prep, really need to get in for a hair cut, have to take my daughter for a dress fitting next wednesday, have to zip down to WA state tomorrow -plus work my regular job all week!- when the heck am I going to do laundry and pack? LOL
I am thinking on Sunday - mothers day - my day to relax... lol

[MontanaDJ]

Thought I would repost it...

http://land.allears.net/blogs/lauragilbreath/

[magicimaginear]

FYI again, the Pan Pacific is still available on Hotwire for anyone that wants to stay there.

[Lollipop's Mom]

Great photo!
http://yfrog.com/h2o11rmj

[nick.turpchinoff]

Great photo!
http://yfrog.com/h2o11rmj

Can't wait to get our own photo of this!!

[jisom12]

Agree! Great Photo!

I can't believe we leave next Saturday. We're are spending two nights in Seattle, then one night in Vancouver prior to the cruise. :banana:

[Disney Dreams]

Hi All!

I wanted to share a few things with very sets of people, so I thought this would be the best way to do so. Hope everyone has a great day!

FE Group
So, I received a few PMs asking how many in our cabin since there has been mention of my DH, but he is not listed on the FE list. It is just the two of us. I am getting the FE gifts for everyone, finding a FE to hang outside out cabin (ahhh! worried about this a bit!), and distributing gifts. When I first signed up to participate I thought that each person participating gives a gift to each person on the list. I did not realize it can be a gift for the entire stateroom family and a gift from the entire stateroom family. (I was thinking more like one to one personal gifts.) So, in short (I know, too late!) there are 2 adults (me and DH) in our stateroom. Thanks for asking!

Palo Private Dining Room Brunch Group
The Palo Brunch will NOT appear in your personal cruise activities on the web site. As it was explained to me: The Palo Private Dining Room isn't technically booked by me/us. It is booked by the department that coordinates the brunches so other departments don't book it for other purposes. Then, they coordinate who has it for which brunch (in this case, me and DH with 11 guests join us). Soooo.... it does not show up on any Guest activities/itinerary even though we have the brunch reservation because it is reserved through a second department.

When I get onboard on the 17th, I have to go to a separate check-in table to confirm "our" reservation and the list of Guests joining us.

- Dreams

[kris3kid]

So I just realized - I am leaving in 10 days and have NOTHING organized or packed. lol.
I am running a big event on t he 15th that is taking up tons of my time all next week for prep, really need to get in for a hair cut, have to take my daughter for a dress fitting next wednesday, have to zip down to WA state tomorrow -plus work my regular job all week!- when the heck am I going to do laundry and pack? LOL
I am thinking on Sunday - mothers day - my day to relax... lol


Save time, don't pack bring credit cards. LOL:yay:

[Lollipop's Mom]

Agree! Great Photo!

I can't believe we leave next Saturday. We're are spending two nights in Seattle, then one night in Vancouver prior to the cruise. :banana:

In Seattle make the effort to go to Miners Landing - for some reason it is not really listed in the typical tourist stuff. There is this amazing restaurant there called the Crab Pot that is amazing, but also another place (dont know the name) just outside and it looks like a 'fast food counter' - but isn't really- its all deep fried stuff - every kind of seafood, chicken, etc.. and its SOOOOOO YUMMY!
Inside the building there is a tacky tourist type shop that is fun and also an indoor carasoul (sp?). Adults can ride it to - only $1.50 to ride. Lots of fun stuff for kids there and great views.
From there (or from Pike Place) you can take a pedicab between the 2 of them - miners and pike place market!

If you want great views of Seattle and don't want to pay for the space needle (which is way over priced), go to Columbia Tower Club building.
http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Columbia-Tower-Club
Its easy to get to - when you go in there is a huge food court and its very nice- huge office building. You can tell them at the desk you want to go up to the look out. He will show you where to go - you have to take 2 separate elevators to get there. I believe it is floor 74 you pay $5 and can use the look out...but.... Go right to floor #75 and one of the 'worlds best bathrooms' is up there - its the womens washroom. Now I have to say, we visited, just to see the big deal - and really it wasn't that special - but we can say we peed there and used all the lotions. LOL. What makes it special is the view. There is an electric shoe polisher as well. LOL.

Also, the monorail is a blast - do tht for sure!

Have fun!

[Lollipop's Mom]

Oh also - I found some amazing cruise cups at target today - they look like a big clear takeout cup with a straw - you unscrew the top. They are clear and have a grip on them - I think blue, green, pink, maybe orange? We got pink of course.
They are about the size of a medium drink from McDs' - cost $4.97 each. Perfect for refilling at the soda station!

[Howmel]

Does anyone know what the price for an extra wave phone is?

[MontanaDJ]

Okay, so somewhere on the boards I saw a schedule of what each night was...there was not a pirate night? I know previously there was supposed to be one...does anyone know?? I've finally started packing and I need to know if I need to bring pirate gear for the kids...

Someone had a great question for people on the Alaska cruise now, but I think it would be great for here as well..

For those of you who have cruised before, what's the one thing that you forgot that you really wish you had...and something you thought you needed but really didn't.

Thanks for all the tips...I can't believe how helpful they have been...and it's so great to already feel like I know people on board. Can't wait to meet you in person...

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!

[nick.turpchinoff]

FE Group
So, I received a few PMs asking how many in our cabin since there has been mention of my DH, but he is not listed on the FE list. It is just the two of us. I am getting the FE gifts for everyone, finding a FE to hang outside out cabin (ahhh! worried about this a bit!), and distributing gifts. When I first signed up to participate I thought that each person participating gives a gift to each person on the list. I did not realize it can be a gift for the entire stateroom family and a gift from the entire stateroom family. (I was thinking more like one to one personal gifts.) So, in short (I know, too late!) there are 2 adults (me and DH) in our stateroom. Thanks for asking!

Dreams,

The FE list has been updated on Page 5
As well as the PDF file.

[Ajojo]

For those of you who have cruised before, what's the one thing that you forgot that you really wish you had...and something you thought you needed but really didn't.

Hmmmmmm........
I am not really the type of person to forget something and I travel quite a bit, but on my Med cruise I "forgot" to leave extra space in the suitcase for stuff. I really dont buy much stuff when travelling but this was the last Med cruise and all the Disney Med 2010 merchandise was deeply, deeply discounted so I got a bunch of extra stuff that I normally wouldn't have bought. I was sweating it on the last night trying to pack then re-pack and weighing the bags to make sure I didn't go over the weight limit.

Something I thought I needed.....On my first Alaska cruise (2009 on Carnival Spirit) I brought my LL Bean ski jacket. I only used it once on the balcony as a blanket over my legs when I was watching too many humpback whales to count when we left out of Skagway.

[nick.turpchinoff]

Hello everyone! We're getting very excited about our cruise! We have our hotel in Seattle booked the night before! Everything is coming upon us so fast. My wife and I are creating our packing lists and double checking, triple checking them. We do not want to forget anything at all.

Anyways, the DIS Meet.

We know that we will be meeting in the Promenade Lounge for our DIS meet. However, there has been little discussion of the time for our meet. I just want to make sure we all have a good understanding of WHEN we are all meeting.

From the blogs, it looks like emergency drill is at 4:00.
Then the sail away party right after that.

What about setting the meet up time at 3:30, then we all can go to our respective emergency stations for our drill, since life vests are not required. I would love your feedback on this, everyone.

Also, if there are any cabin changes, this will be an excellent the time to communicate this to the other DISers. Lastly, everyone should know that the DIS meet is for EVERYONE, not just FE participants.

Have a great Sunday!
Nick

[Lollipop's Mom]

The one thing I brought and never used was the over the door shoe hanger thing for the bathroom that everyone insisted we needed. LOL. Never used it - plenty of room for what we had with us.
One thing I brought and used every day was a travel makeup mirror - we could sit and do makeup right at the desk -wont travel with out it!
Also the illuminated clock was good to have, and also my pop up laundry hamper.
I look at those packing lists and honestly laugh at some of the stuff on it -75% of it you will never use or need -I seriously can't believe what some people pack.

Oh here is something I wish I had packed and seriously have this for this time - you are all going to laugh really hard - one of those hanging air fresheners to put in the closet - no joke - we had our laundry in the closet, and honestly, 5-6 days of sweaty dirty clothes (now we were in the caribbean and it was HOT a couple of those days), just smells pretty ripe when in a contained space for a week - it was not a pleasant odor! LOL. I had to do laundry to get rid of the smell. We were on the go a lot, and it was hot - sweaty clothes in a cramped space is yucky! So I dont know if we will have that problem, but I have a little stick up air freshener I am going to put in the closet above the hamper! LOL.

[LoveMickey]

I bring one of those hanging air freshener for the bathroom on each trip. I'll have to get another one now for the closet. :rotfl2:

Really, thanks for the tip.

[F&A]

Does anyone know what the price for an extra wave phone is?

No. Sorry. But if you get one, keep in mind each room comes with two phone and one charger. You will want another charger too. Also bring a power strip to be able to plug it in.

[nick.turpchinoff]

Does anyone know what the price for an extra wave phone is?

According to this thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2629954&page=3), post #40:
"$3.50 per day to rent an additional wave phone."

[Howmel]

According to this thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2629954&page=3), post #40:
"$3.50 per day to rent an additional wave phone."


Thanks for the information! There will be 3 of us in the stateroom so I think I will grab another one.

[Lollipop's Mom]

FE gifts are ready to go! Laundry is going...leaving ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW! Some of you have less than that!

[LoveMickey]

Read in a blog this am, that only the first ship will have to do the outside passage. And that all others will do the inside passage. :cool1:

From Allears Blog by Laura.
Our cruise is the only Disney Alaska
cruise that is scheduled to go north the way we did - all of the
others will cruise the Inside Passage both north and south. (Good
news for anyone who is worried about being seasick, since they
should not experience the rough seas that we had on our second day.)

Yea - we're all packed and ready to head to Vancouver next Sunday.

[kris3kid]

Wow is seems like this fast, we will be gone by this time next week and there is so much left to do. The blogs have gotten me so excited.

[nennewmom]

We're leaving in a week and I haven't even started packing yet. We spent the night browsing through the menus of various restaurants.

How much is the charge on wifi on the ship? I'm wondering how these people are blogging their trip.

[Lollipop's Mom]

Wifi is pricey - like $55 or 100 minutes.
I think what they do is write them, and go on the net and upload them.
Also, one of them mentioned they could get on their own internet in port - maybe they have a stick?
Also, in port, there is a lot of free wifi apparently - sometimes you can get it if you are up on the deck :)

I have so much to do this week!

[MontanaDJ]

Already packed? I'm SO jealous...we're just getting started here...I get to pack for me and the kids, DH is on his own LOL! Still waiting for my fish extender to get here, FE gifts are halfway done...I'm so glad to hear we hopefully won't hit the rough seas that the first cruise did, but I picked up our seasick patches from the pharmacy today...shuttle is booked, and it's one week and counting!:yay:

[Lollipop's Mom]

Well this is odd -I just got a letter and policy and thanks for purchasing DCL vacation protection insurance. I didn't buy it - double checked my reservation - not on there- never paid for it! lol

[Tweedle Dees]

We've started packing here too. Thanks to everyone who has helped us with links, photos & blogs to help us find the answers we've been looking for! Can't believe we'll all be on vacation in just one week!
S :banana:

[nick.turpchinoff]

Lollipop's Mom,

Since we are driving up to Vancouver from Seattle, we are wanting to stop at a grocery store on our way to Canada Place. Can you please give us some ideas of where we can stop? It would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
Nick

[Lollipop's Mom]

Lollipop's Mom,

Since we are driving up to Vancouver from Seattle, we are wanting to stop at a grocery store on our way to Canada Place. Can you please give us some ideas of where we can stop? It would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
Nick

Lets see... here is your best bet -
Take the Pacific Hwy Border Crossing (not Peace Arch). They are next to each other pretty much.
When you come over the border you just go straight - keep going - You will come to a town called Cloverdale (this is where they film smallville if you happen to be a fan, also where they film TONS of stuff actually).
When you come to 56th Ave, turn right.
Follow this down and on your right side will be a little mini-plaza and there is an IGA Marketplace - small grocery store that will probably work for you - easy to navigate. There is also a big drug store in this plaza and fast food.
Now if you want a BIG grocery store let me know - just not sure what you are after!
When you are done in the store, come out and go back the way you came, and turn back up the same road (hwy 15) - that road will take you all the way to Hwy 1 West and take you into Vancouver.

If you need an address for GPS of that store it is 17710 56 Ave, Surrey.
You will be about 10 mins from my house at that point :)

Let me know if that one will work. I can get you to a big safeway instead if you want.

[Disney Dreams]

Hi All,

So... starting to stress about the trip. Packing, geting ready, warm clothes, shopping for a a winter coat, ahhhhhh! :upsidedow

But SOOOO excited about being back on the Disney Wonder. We have missed "our ship."

We are also getting excited about Alaska after seeing some of the AMAZING photos people have been posting from the ship this last week. Someone here mentioned a good book about cruising in Alaska. I can't seem to find it. Anyone? Anyone? Thanks!

- Dreams

[Lollipop's Mom]

Just a little reminder...
ONE WEEK!!!! ONE WEEK!!!!!! :banana::cool1::dance3::cheer2::yay::woohoo:

[magicimaginear]

Just checked Hotwire and Pan Pacific is still listed however it has gone up in price a little bit to $132. I've also got a few more request for shirt graphic if anyone else needs them please PM me. Thanks

[nicolemate]

Lollipop's Mom,

Since we are driving up to Vancouver from Seattle, we are wanting to stop at a grocery store on our way to Canada Place. Can you please give us some ideas of where we can stop? It would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
Nick

Hey Nick
You could always walk up to the Shangri-la on Georgia St, there is a awesome Urban Fare Grocery Store there, depending what your looking for. They have ready made meals/pizza/salads it's really Gourmet. :banana: as well as all the other usual grocery store items + pharmacy. I think its great you want to stop at a Canadian grocery store, but remember no booze in Canadian grocery stores. There is is government liquor store across the street from Canada Place.
Have a safe Journey Up.
Nicole:cheer2:

[DisneyBasket]

... I think its great you want to stop at a Canadian grocery store, but remember no booze in Canadian grocery stores. There is is government liquor store across the street from Canada Place.
...

Oh, just like Pennsylvania! It will feel like home! :rotfl2:

[kris3kid]

It seems my list of things to get done is getting longer each day, it should be getting shorter. Cant wait to get to the airport and be on my way.

[Con5421]

When one of you is on the Wonder can you look for me if Alex from The Netherlands is still working at the buffet. He's headchef at the buffet.

Thank you,
Connie

[Lollipop's Mom]

Started packing - clothes all packed but a few last minute things we are still wearing this week. I can't find my polar fleece jacket anywhere -I haven't had to wear a coat for over a month here (yes in Canada lol).
FE stuff is packed.

I realized my daughter is going to be in 'gasp' jeans in the dining room some nights- she is a teen and does not own 'pants' - and usually on the cruises she wears a sundress or skirt to dinner, but it might be too cold - so I packed some nice tops and she can wear them with dark jeans -I highly doubt anyone will care. She does have a cute dress for formal night and another for semi-formal, so she is all set that way.
I might even wear jeans a couple nights myself - I am trying to pack in ONE medium suitcase - I am convinced it can be done!

[Ajojo]

Wow, I can't believe that many of you are all packed. I took my large suitcase out yesterday and realized that I definately will need to get a new one.

After my Med cruise last September, something happened on US Air to my suitcase from the time I checked in at Barcelona to the time I picked it up in Philadelphia. I didn't even recognize it. :scared1: It had a large v-shaped dent on the side of it, several deep cuts to the front, and the material around the edge was ripped off on the top corner.

When I got home, my parents said don't worry about it, so I didn't think about it again till yesterday. I tried to bend the frame back into place but found it was pretty solid and I had no such luck. So now I am in a bit of a panic because Walmart didn't have any American Tourister luggage last night only some really cheap stuff.

Dont know what I am going to do yet? Maybe I will stop at Ross and TJ Maxx on the way home and see if I can get a bag.

[DisneyBasket]

Started packing - clothes all packed but a few last minute things we are still wearing this week. ...

I realized my daughter is going to be in 'gasp' jeans in the dining room some nights- ...
I might even wear jeans a couple nights myself -

I am planning to bring several dark pair of jeans that may be able to double as bottoms with NICE tops for cruise casual dining. I suspect they mean that my husband should not wear his ripped and stained jeans that he wears to do chores around the house to dinner rather than jeans.....just a guess though! I'm sure you will be fine.

I'm envious that your clothes are nearly packed...we are still doing laundry preparatory to packing! We are leaving on Saturday, so I need to finish up pretty soon, I guess!!

I can hardly function at work, thinking about what needs to be done when! Kris, my list keeps getting longer, too!!

I watched our ship sail last week for her inaugural cruise. Might watch her go tonight too...depends on what else is going on....

T minus 5 days for me :banana::banana::banana::banana:

Liane

[matsterrocks]

Anyone else watching the Wonder on http://www.marinetraffic.com right now? Thinking she will take the Inside Passage this time but just want to confirm:)

[Lollipop's Mom]

I am watching it - looks like its heading inside!

[matsterrocks]

I am watching it - looks like its heading inside!

Yep :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::b anana:

[littleprince]

is it better to reserve a shuttle bus ride to the airport from the port on disembarkation day? or are there plenty of taxis & transportation options?

[Mimi1975]

I am watching it - looks like its heading inside!

:cool1::cool1::cool1:

Just finished my packing list. So excited about our first cruise on Wonder:hippie:

[MontanaDJ]

Do we know if anyone is blogging this weeks cruise?

[disneycruznrn]

Just back from our Mother's Day trip to Disney World. That was our pre-cruise Disney fix. Had a great time and am now excited to pack for our Alaska Adventure.

Finished my FE gifts and waiting for FE to arrive today. Daughter (the Disney guru) is making it.

Has anyone decided about getting together for dinner on Monday for those of us staying at the Pan Pacific?

[Lollipop's Mom]

is it better to reserve a shuttle bus ride to the airport from the port on disembarkation day? or are there plenty of taxis & transportation options?

There will be a ton of taxis there :)

[Lollipop's Mom]

Just back from our Mother's Day trip to Disney World. That was our pre-cruise Disney fix. Had a great time and am now excited to pack for our Alaska Adventure.

Finished my FE gifts and waiting for FE to arrive today. Daughter (the Disney guru) is making it.

Has anyone decided about getting together for dinner on Monday for those of us staying at the Pan Pacific?

We will catch up with all of you on the ship or maybe see people around the hotel (well I guess I dont know what you look like LOL) - we are meeting my friend over on Lonsdale Quay for dinner - love that place and never really go there much, so its a fun little 'play tourist in our own town' thing for us.

I did think of something close by if you guys are looking- there is an Old Spagetti Factory about a 5 min cab ride away - and there is a train trolley car in the middle of the restaurant you can request to eat in :)

Menus are all inclusive - tea/coffee, salad, entree and ice cream - starts around $9.99 (spagetti) and goes up to about 19.99 (steak). We have one near our house so eat there once a month or so - pretty good food and cheap.

[Lollipop's Mom]

BLOG!
http://www.farrisfamilyvacation.blogspot.com/

[Lollipop's Mom]

I was just reading another blog - and found this funny, but good info...
In ketchikan there is a free shuttle to walmart! So if you need anything cheap that you forgot, or for us Canadians that love a good American walmart...you go catch that shuttle.

Yes, I will be visiting the Alaskan Walmart - and you know why? Because we can! LMAO

[nennewmom]

No Pan Pacific Hotel dinner for us. We don't plan to be at the hotel until about midnight.

What time is your scheduled boarding? Our boarding is scheduled for 12:30 pm.

Has anybody tried asking for a stateroom upgrade yet?

[Mimi1975]

Only 6 days to go!!!! Too many things on my to do list, start to panic.......

[Lollipop's Mom]

No Pan Pacific Hotel dinner for us. We don't plan to be at the hotel until about midnight.

What time is your scheduled boarding? Our boarding is scheduled for 12:30 pm.

Has anybody tried asking for a stateroom upgrade yet?

Our official time is 11:30-12 - but I plan on being down there at 10am so I can get on at 11.
I might keep my room key and if for some reason we can't get on until 1, I will go back to the room and hang out. Check out is noon.

Also - if you are going to try and upgrade- do it at the port, will save you big $$.
Not much available on our sailing now - $5700 for 2 people verandah

[Ajojo]

In ketchikan there is a free shuttle to walmart! So if you need anything cheap that you forgot, or for us Canadians that love a good American walmart...you go catch that shuttle.

Yes, I will be visiting the Alaskan Walmart - and you know why? Because we can! LMAO

This is so funny! I have an Aussie friend that just found it so incredible to visit the 24hr Walmart at 3:00 am. Not sure I get it.

Actually, when I went to Juneau a few years ago we had a rental car and did stop at Walmart which was nice because my mom forgot a bunch of stuff on that cruise.

[Lollipop's Mom]

Oh no! The character breakfast is the same day as my Palo brunch - figures! We slept through the breakfast last time and this time we promised ourselves we would do it - but just dont think I can eat that much! lol.

[nennewmom]

Oh no! The character breakfast is the same day as my Palo brunch - figures! We slept through the breakfast last time and this time we promised ourselves we would do it - but just dont think I can eat that much! lol.

I thought that's all you do on cruises (eat, eat and eat again)?

BTW, what day is the character breakfast?

[Disney Dreams]

Well... let's see:

Buy pins for pin trading - check!
Buy FE gifts - check!
Purchase new binoculars to see amazing sights and animals - check!
Decide on new camera purchase: Stuck between Nikon D5100 and Sony A55. Anyone have either?
Get new pants hemmed - check!
FINALLY get confirmation on time off from work - check! (PHEW!)
Find a winter coat - STRESSING BIG TIME
Possibly buy outdoor walking boots - Minor stressing
Pack - soooo far down the list, atm, LOL
Ignore that ticker down there that is making me nervous

:wizard:,
Dreams

[nennewmom]

Pin trading? I'm glad I'm following this board. I didn't realize there's pin trading on the ship like DL and DW

[Lollipop's Mom]

You probably won't need a full winter coat. Get a polar fleece jacket and a waterproof shell on top. Checked LL BEan??

[Disney Dreams]

You probably won't need a full winter coat. Get a polar fleece jacket and a waterproof shell on top. Checked LL BEan??

Thanks! That's what I am looking for. By So. Cal. standards that's a "winter coat." :rotfl: Guess I should say, "winter jacket."

Pin trading? I'm glad I'm following this board. I didn't realize there's pin trading on the ship like DL and DW

It's not quite like DLR or WDW in that there are not CM everywhere with lanyards on, but yes, pin trading! :cool1:

When we were on our 4 day Wonder cruise in the Bahamas there was a pin cart. At set times throughout the day they had pin trading, just like at the Parks (off a lanyard, two per person, Disney pins, etc....). There was also one night of Officer pin trading.

- Dreams

[kris3kid]

Oh no! The character breakfast is the same day as my Palo brunch - figures! We slept through the breakfast last time and this time we promised ourselves we would do it - but just dont think I can eat that much! lol.

Where did you learn this, bummer.

[Disney Dreams]

Where did you learn this, bummer.

Weedy has posted the Navigator's from the first Alaskan cruise. They are here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2718672).

- Dreams

[Lollipop's Mom]

Thanks! That's what I am looking for. By So. Cal. standards that's a "winter coat." :rotfl: Guess I should say, "winter jacket."

- Dreams

If you can wait until you get here, we have tons of them - you can get cheaper ones at walmart, or go to a bigger store and spend more- just depends what you are after! They are not in short supply!

[Lollipop's Mom]

Where did you learn this, bummer.

Well it appears they are doing character breakfast over 2 mornings- t he first day at sea and tracey arm - so lets just hope its the first morning!
If not, I will just go, eat something light and save room for Palo! :)

[kris3kid]

Well it appears they are doing character breakfast over 2 mornings- t he first day at sea and tracey arm - so lets just hope its the first morning!
If not, I will just go, eat something light and save room for Palo! :)

Don't forget it is also bbq day. I am full already .

[epicureangirl]

Hi everyone,

I am usually the "plan ahead type" but booked this cruise yesterday (I can hardly believe it). I am a Vancouver local, DVC member and am very excited to be doing something Disney that doesn't involve several flights and jet-lag. I'll be with my girls (ages 6 and 14) who love pin trading and think the last Disney cruise they had was "the best time in their WHOLE life".

For me (a foodie), missing out on Palo is a sad thing, so if there are any ladies out there who have their hubby not wanting dinner because of sea-sickness or some such thing.... I can step in at a moments notice!

Cheers,
Michelle

[kris3kid]

Hey Liz, how does trying for a table for four sound?

[Howmel]

Do you need to sign up for the Character Breakfast or do you just show up?

[Howmel]

Can you use the Steam Room and Sauna aboard the ship, or is there a cost?

[matsterrocks]

This is so funny! I have an Aussie friend that just found it so incredible to visit the 24hr Walmart at 3:00 am. Not sure I get it.

Actually, when I went to Juneau a few years ago we had a rental car and did stop at Walmart which was nice because my mom forgot a bunch of stuff on that cruise.

This is one of our planed stops for Juneau as my son wants to buy a new I-Touch $50 cheaper then here in Canada. So if they are sold out in Juneau good to know they have one in Ketchican also:)

[MontanaDJ]

What time is the character breakfast....we have the palo brunch on the first at sea day...so can we switch it if it's that day, or is it a one or the other type of thing??

Still haven't started packing...thought I do have a list...I'm starting to stress about it...tomorrow is my day to pack...wish me luck!

Welcome to the new ones...it's less than a week...OH MY!!

[Disney Dreams]

Hi everyone,

I am usually the "plan ahead type" but booked this cruise yesterday (I can hardly believe it). I am a Vancouver local, DVC member and am very excited to be doing something Disney that doesn't involve several flights and jet-lag. I'll be with my girls (ages 6 and 11) who love pin trading and think the last Disney cruise they had was "the best time in their WHOLE life".

For me (a foodie), missing out on Palo is a sad thing, so if there are any ladies out there who have their hubby not wanting dinner because of sea-sickness or some such thing.... I can step in at a moments notice!

Cheers,
Michelle

Welcome aboard, Michelle!

We thought we booked late (about a month ago), but WOW you really get the award for spontaneity! Good for you!

I have to say I agree with your girls regarding a Disney cruise being the best time! DH & I cruised the Bahamas on the Wonder last November and can't wait to sail with her again next week (aahhhhhh!).

I arranged for a group of us here on DIS to have brunch in Palo in their private dining room on our first day at sea. The brunch requirement for the private room is a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 14 people. We have 13. Sounds to me like the is a seat just waiting for you if you would like to join us. (It would not include your girls, but as you may already know Palo is adults only.) It does cost $20. if you are interested, let me know and I will see if I can add one to our reservation to make us a group of 14.

Btw, DH and I are DVC members as well. Yay for a lifetime of Disney vacations!

Let me know,
Dreams

[Lollipop's Mom]

Kris - table for 4 works for me :)

[kris3kid]

Michelle, I have a table reserved for my mom and I booked at Palo's on Tracy ARM day, I called a few weeks ago and asked if I could add someone to the reservation from the board and they said that i needed to do it on the ship but it would work fine because most of the tables are for 4. I plan on getting to the port early so I can add lollipop mom to our reservation. we would love to add you if you are interested. we. have reservations at 10:30. Justs let me know. kris

[Lollipop's Mom]

Anyone plan on doing Mt. Roberts tram in Juneau? If you are, pm me please!

[epicureangirl]

Welcome aboard, Michelle!

We thought we booked late (about a month ago), but WOW you really get the award for spontaneity! Good for you!

I have to say I agree with your girls regarding a Disney cruise being the best time! DH & I cruised the Bahamas on the Wonder last November and can't wait to sail with her again next week (aahhhhhh!).

I arranged for a group of us here on DIS to have brunch in Palo in their private dining room on our first day at sea. The brunch requirement for the private room is a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 14 people. We have 13. Sounds to me like the is a seat just waiting for you if you would like to join us. (It would not include your girls, but as you may already know Palo is adults only.) It does cost $20. if you are interested, let me know and I will see if I can add one to our reservation to make us a group of 14.

Btw, DH and I are DVC members as well. Yay for a lifetime of Disney vacations!

Let me know,
Dreams



Thank you, Dreams. :woohoo: I have sent you a PM.

[kris3kid]

Anyone plan on doing Mt. Roberts tram in Juneau? If you are, pm me please!

Hey my mom and I are after we do I think whale watching.

[EOppegaard]

Switching gears for a second...

Those of you planning on taking the Skytrain/Canada Line form the airport to your hotel, check my math & reasoning here. Michelle looking for your local input as well :-)

Erica and I are planning on taking the Skytrain from YVR to our hotel. From the trip planner on the translink website, it looks like we are getting off at the Vancouver City Station Northbound...

The Fare is $8.75 according to the planner, which includes the $5 additional fee for traveling out of the airport. It seems to be a better deal to actually buy a FareSaver 10-pack ticket to use for the both of us, as the additional fee doesn't apply for prepaid tickets.

The FareSaver two zone ticket is $31.50 for 10 trips. If we split the ticket, that's $3.15 per trip, $6.30 for the both of us to travel from YVR to the Vancouver City station, as we would cross into another zone.

Following this logic, it is less expensive for us to buy the book if we are also planning on returning to the airport via the Skytrain from the Cruise Terminal.

Thoughts?

[Lollipop's Mom]

Hey my mom and I are after we do I think whale watching.

Sending you a pm!

[magicimaginear]

We're doing the Float raft trip in juneau

[Lollipop's Mom]

Switching gears for a second...

Those of you planning on taking the Skytrain/Canada Line form the airport to your hotel, check my math & reasoning here. Michelle looking for your local input as well :-)

Erica and I are planning on taking the Skytrain from YVR to our hotel. From the trip planner on the translink website, it looks like we are getting off at the Vancouver City Station Northbound...

The Fare is $8.75 according to the planner, which includes the $5 additional fee for traveling out of the airport. It seems to be a better deal to actually buy a FareSaver 10-pack ticket to use for the both of us, as the additional fee doesn't apply for prepaid tickets.

The FareSaver two zone ticket is $31.50 for 10 trips. If we split the ticket, that's $3.15 per trip, $6.30 for the both of us to travel from YVR to the Vancouver City station, as we would cross into another zone.

Following this logic, it is less expensive for us to buy the book if we are also planning on returning to the airport via the Skytrain from the Cruise Terminal.

Thoughts?

That sounds about right.
Or you can take the bus fro $14 each - $28 each way for both of you and a lot less hassle! :)

[epicureangirl]

Switching gears for a second...

Those of you planning on taking the Skytrain/Canada Line form the airport to your hotel, check my math & reasoning here. Michelle looking for your local input as well :-)

Erica and I are planning on taking the Skytrain from YVR to our hotel. From the trip planner on the translink website, it looks like we are getting off at the Vancouver City Station Northbound...

The Fare is $8.75 according to the planner, which includes the $5 additional fee for traveling out of the airport. It seems to be a better deal to actually buy a FareSaver 10-pack ticket to use for the both of us, as the additional fee doesn't apply for prepaid tickets.

The FareSaver two zone ticket is $31.50 for 10 trips. If we split the ticket, that's $3.15 per trip, $6.30 for the both of us to travel from YVR to the Vancouver City station, as we would cross into another zone.

Following this logic, it is less expensive for us to buy the book if we are also planning on returning to the airport via the Skytrain from the Cruise Terminal.

Thoughts?

Yes, you're right, it would be much cheaper if you use all the tickets during your stay. I see (online) that they say you can buy the books at Pharmasave or 7-11 in the Airport (I'm not sure where that is exactly).

I would buy the book if you're doing more than your transportation to/from the Airport, as you could also use your remaining tickets when travelling around Vancouver (using the 2 zone ticket for travel in the one zone), or take the Sea Bus (small passenger ferry) over to the North Shore. By my calculations your travel to and from the airport will cost you $35 without the ticket book, which is $3.50 more than with the book. If it is only going to save you $3.50, I wouldn't bother buying it as you'd have to find the Pharmasave or 7-11 before getting on Skytrain (not sure of the location of those in relation to where you get your bags or depart for Skytrain).

I don't know about you, but once I land I just want to get out of the Airport and really start my vacation!

You probably know this, but the Cruise Ship Terminal at Canada Place is right at Waterfront Station on the skytrain line. I am actually planning to take Skytrain on the day of the cruise as it is so convenient.

Have a great trip and feel free to PM me if you want more info.

Cheers.

[jisom12]

What time is everyone planning on showing up at the port for checkin on Tuesday?

Does anybody know when checkin starts?

[kris3kid]

I think my sign in time was 10:00. I am not sure if they pay attention to that or not.

[JTN2005]

does anyone have any idea how much a cab would be to downtown Vancouver from the airport. We have 3 adults and 1 child.

Thanks in advance :yay:

[epicureangirl]

What time is everyone planning on showing up at the port for checkin on Tuesday?

Does anybody know when checkin starts?

Since I only just booked, the earliest check in I could take was 1:30 (which I did). I am wondering if I showed up earlier, even much earlier, if they would check me in or make me wait for hours? :confused3 It's great having lunch when hardly anyone is there, the last DVC cruise I was on, the characters came around very early and there was no competition for their attention -- a real treat.

[epicureangirl]

does anyone have any idea how much a cab would be to downtown Vancouver from the airport. We have 3 adults and 1 child.

Thanks in advance :yay:

I was going to tell you $30, but this info is from another site:

"What does a taxi cost from Vancouver airport to downtown Vancouver hotels?
Usually about $25 to $30. Travel time is about 30 minutes. If you arrive at YVR between the rush-hour times of 7AM to 9AM or between 3PM to 6PM, the rate and travel times will be slightly higher (45 minutes, and approx $30 to $40). "

I personally would be shocked if it took 45 minutes to get to Downtown from the Airport. And the number of passengers does not factor into the cost, but if your child is of an age where they need a car seat or booster, you might be a little snug in the back. There are often mini vans in the Airport taxi queue equipped for wheelchairs, you could try and flag one of those down (I don't believe there is any difference in the cost).

Cheers.

[JTN2005]

Thank you sooooooo much! I love this site!!:worship::worship:

[jisom12]

What is the meet time on embarkation day at the Promenade Lounge? Post #74 (page 5) on this thread still has "?" for time.

[Lollipop's Mom]

What is the meet time on embarkation day at the Promenade Lounge? Post #74 (page 5) on this thread still has "?" for time.

3pm

[disneycruznrn]

Lollipop's Mom;

We plan to do Mt. Roberts Tram. I am not sure how to pm. Kind of new to these dis boards.

Oh, I see where to read my PMs. I may figure this out before my next cruise.

[epicureangirl]

Are there any other single parents/singles on this sailing? There are often some of the adult only stuff I want to attend (like the comedian and stuff) and I never go, because I feel so awkward just going in and sitting down at a show by myself.
I am fairly social, but can be shy at first - I can't walk into a large room of people where everyone is with someone, and just sit down and chat. I am hoping to catch some of these shows this time! Would be nice to have someone to go with!

I am an 'honorary' single mum this cruise, DH is busy working so I am going to be with my girls (6 and 14). I would love to do some grown-up stuff so keep me in mind. I see there is a meet up on departure day -- I will definitely try to be there.

[epicureangirl]

Oh I memorized that within 2 hours of getting it! LOL

Funny thing is - meg wanted a hint about her present, so I told her to decode this number 2420#### (the res number).
She had the phone out and was trying to match letters to the numbers and thought it really was a code I made up -she is still trying to 'decode' it. LOL

Sorry to drag up something from back in page 25 or so, but I have a lot of catching up to do on this thread. That is really funny, I can just picture my teenage daughter doing that and then spending 2 hours on google trying to figure it out.

[Disney Dreams]

I am an 'honorary' single mum this cruise, DH is busy working so I am going to be with my girls (6 and 14). I would love to do some grown-up stuff so keep me in mind. I see there is a meet up on departure day -- I will definitely try to be there.

I am not a mom or single in the honorary or real sense, but... I have a husband that sometimes doesn't like doing the same activities onboard as I do and we are completely comfortable with, "Meet you back here in two hours." If you enjoy doing cruise activities and such, maybe we could go explore together at various times.

- Dreams

[nicolemate]

I am an 'honorary' single mum this cruise, DH is busy working so I am going to be with my girls (6 and 14). I would love to do some grown-up stuff so keep me in mind. I see there is a meet up on departure day -- I will definitely try to be there.

Keep me in mind too, I am hoping my Mum will be in the room with my 9 month old baby after bed time so I can do some adult stuff so keep me in mind too. :thumbsup2

I am finding it getting hard to keep this a secret from my 8 year old son, he is picking up on small things, like me talking about what things I want to see in Alaska.... only a few days left to keep it under wraps.

[epicureangirl]

I am not a mom or single in the honorary or real sense, but... I have a husband that sometimes doesn't like doing the same activities onboard as I do and we are completely comfortable with, "Meet you back here in two hours." If you enjoy doing cruise activities and such, maybe we could go explore together at various times.

- Dreams

I don't know how to add multiple quotes from you all, so just wondering ladies, is Lollipop's Mom, Disney Dreams and nicolemate going to be at the meet up on embarkation day? And kris3kid, will you be there?

From the thread it sounds like we have a really nice group of people to travel with!

[Tweedle Dees]

Just wanted to chime in & say I'm in for girls night out!:woohoo:
I've been too busy working this week to catch up with everyone & I am so looking forward to next week! :cheer2:

[kris3kid]

Yrs I will be at the meet up. I would love a girls night out, looking forward to meeting everyone.
I made a goal last year to save cans and bottles to pay for my dog sled excursion. I turned them in yesterday and I did it with $2.40 left over for another soda. We have lots of people at work that drink soda and bottled water. It was a real fun goal and I can't believe I made it.

Two days to go and I get to leave for our wonderful trip, I can't wait to meet everyone.
w

[nennewmom]

Did you book excursions for all 3 ports? We only book 2 out of the 3 ports, but now we're not sure if we should just go ahead and book the 3rd.

[Lollipop's Mom]

Epicure - my daughter is 15 adn there is another girl who is 16 on the cruise - I am going to pm you my daughter's fb info so your daughter and my daughter and the other girl can meet before hand.

I am up for girls night - I didn't get to see any of the adult shows last time because I didnt know anyone. Sounds silly, but I really want to see the adult hypnotist show -love those and they are good for a laugh! Lets all do that for sure!

and guess what I got today??

CONFIRMATION ON MAIN DINING!!!! WOOT!!!!!

[MontanaDJ]

So far, we only booked Skagway and Juneau, but I really want to do the Saxman village in Ketchikan...my son studied the Native Americans this year, and my daughter will next year and the Tlingits are one of the tribes...Still trying to get packed!

Just a few more days...I keep telling myself...I can get there...I can get there!

[nennewmom]

So far, we only booked Skagway and Juneau, but I really want to do the Saxman village in Ketchikan...my son studied the Native Americans this year, and my daughter will next year and the Tlingits are one of the tribes...Still trying to get packed!

Just a few more days...I keep telling myself...I can get there...I can get there!

We booked Skagway and Juneau too and haven't booked Ketchikan. With our main dining schedule and we don't get to Ketchikan until 12:30, I'm not sure what we do over there.

As for packing.....I haven't started yet. :eek:

[Disney Dreams]

So the plan: Be ahead of the game. Get everything needed by Wednesday and be packed by Friday. Spend Sat and Sun reading Alaska book and excited about trip!

Reality: Wasn't feeling well after work Tuesday. (No, I will not get sick! Not NOW.) Wednesday: officially admit that I'm sick. No energy to run around and buy winter jacket or hiking boots or extra pair of jeans (I CAN'T be sick! Nooooo!) Thursday: Should be shopping for final items and starting packing, but am at Dr's office. (PLEASE make me better! I can't be sick!!!) Today: Day 1 of antibiotics! :( (PLEASE WORK FAST!!!)

Not packed, still have to find somevthings for trip, and am supposed to "just rest." :scared1: Fortunately, DH has been wonderful and is doing everything he can to help. If you have any spare pixie dust, please send it my way!

Oh, yeah, excursions: We have one booked in each port so we can see a little bit of Alaskan history or culture in each port

- Dreams (from the couch)

[nicolemate]

I don't know how to add multiple quotes from you all, so just wondering ladies, is Lollipop's Mom, Disney Dreams and nicolemate going to be at the meet up on embarkation day? And kris3kid, will you be there?

From the thread it sounds like we have a really nice group of people to travel with!

Hi All
We will be at the Meetup for sure :dance3:
I am starting to organize all the kids stuff, it's kind of hard because my son Dante doesn't know we are going and I have never travelled with a 9 month old and trying to figure out what to pack for her is impossible, how many diapers, should I bring some food for her too? Does anyone know if you can borrow toys to bring to the room from the kids areas or books? or should I just pack a few things to keep her busy when we have some down time in the room.
Just found out we got switched to the Main dining we had to put a special request in as my son takes pain medication and doesn't really stay up much past 8pm as he is so tired from the drugs, he has a degenerative bone disease that is causing his hips, knees and some other joints to collapse. So this is pretty special vacation for him, we try and do something special for him a couple times a year because he will loose his ability to walk shortly.

I am getting super excited to get on the ship and see Mickey and Minny and all the princesses........:love:

Nicole

[epicureangirl]

I am not a mom or single in the honorary or real sense, but... I have a husband that sometimes doesn't like doing the same activities onboard as I do and we are completely comfortable with, "Meet you back here in two hours." If you enjoy doing cruise activities and such, maybe we could go explore together at various times.

- Dreams

Definitely keep you in mind as well as all the other ladies here on the forum, is there a good system for everyone to stay in touch or make plans? I wish they gave us ALL the navigators on the first day.. I'd be so much better organized!

[epicureangirl]

Epicure - my daughter is 15 adn there is another girl who is 16 on the cruise - I am going to pm you my daughter's fb info so your daughter and my daughter and the other girl can meet before hand.

I am up for girls night - I didn't get to see any of the adult shows last time because I didnt know anyone. Sounds silly, but I really want to see the adult hypnotist show -love those and they are good for a laugh! Lets all do that for sure!

and guess what I got today??

CONFIRMATION ON MAIN DINING!!!! WOOT!!!!!

I have PM'd you right back. Sounds great to get the girls together.

I am on late dining, but decided to stay put so we could have a later breakfast time. Last cruise, breakfast was so early I couldn't believe it -- I managed it a couple of times but it was difficult. Also, my 6 year old does not need an early bed-time, and being on the West Coast eating at 8:00 isn't actually going to feel like eating at 11:00.

I am however really hoping for (and I requested) the second dining rotation -- my girls love AP the best, so 3 visits on this trip would be great. I also requested being at a table of 8 (I thought the-more-the-merrier), so I hope my table-mates feel the same way.

[epicureangirl]

Not packed, still have to find somevthings for trip, and am supposed to "just rest." :scared1: Fortunately, DH has been wonderful and is doing everything he can to help. If you have any spare pixie dust, please send it my way!- Dreams (from the couch)

I think 3 will do the trick.... :tink: :tink: :tink:

[Lollipop's Mom]

I hate late dining - Meg is hypo glycemic and has to eat early to keep her system on track - so we need that dining time. We never did make it to one sit down breakfast - too early for us - lol. We always went to Parrot Cay buffet.

[Lollipop's Mom]

For Fish Extender People:

Use this link for an easy map to download:
http://db.tt/2uK1kIP

So you can do it deck by deck.

[DisneyBasket]

Dreams, I am WITH you! Just now finished a project at work...time to go home and pack like mad. At least I have everything I need (I THINK!), DH called at lunch time - our hot water heater was leaking...$1500 later, our trip budget is pretty much shot :scared1: Would have waited til we got back (hot water is overrated, right??), but our adult children are staying at the house and holding down the fort, so needed to make sure they could function!

Ahhhh, Murphy wanted to come along, I guess! Looking forward to some fun on the ship. FE gifts are finished, just spending the evening packing and making sure nothing is forgotten. We are leaving tomorrow, will be in Vancouver on Sunday. I am ready for some time off!! See you all on Tuesday!:thumbsup2

[epicureangirl]

our hot water heater was leaking...$1500 later, our trip budget is pretty much shot :scared1:

I feel your pain -- my husband called me last week with that same news, and on Saturday we had our tank replaced. That's the last thing I wanted to spend $1500 on.

[Lollipop's Mom]

Better to have it leak now than while you are away and come home to it flooding the house!
See - always an up side!

I am actually running a big event on Sunday - been doing prep for that all week -so have to get finished packing tomorrow. Sunday I am busy all day, one last load of a couple things in the laundry Sunday night, finish up and out on Monday afternoon to the Pan Pacific! So excited to stay there and watch the ship pull in in the morning!!!

[kris3kid]

We have one bookedd for Skagway with dcl, one in Juneau with tickets for the Mount Roberts tram, we have two back to back excursions in Ketchikan. I could not narrow it down, so many fun things, so little time.

[MontanaDJ]

Thank you so much for the map...it's awesome...still SO far behind...excited but very tired, and tomorrow is another long day...

Hope I can stay awake on the boat LOL!
:worship:

[tap & dap]

i need to see if anyone would be kind to pick up the new totem pole vinylmation that came out for that cruise if you can help please please send me a email i will paypal you the cost plus shipping thanks in advance hope someone can help:lovestruc

tomaphillips@earthlink.net

[Lollipop's Mom]

i need to see if anyone would be kind to pick up the new totem pole vinylmation that came out for that cruise if you can help please please send me a email i will paypal you the cost plus shipping thanks in advance hope someone can help:lovestruc

tomaphillips@earthlink.net

I could do this, but since I am in canada it will probably cost a small fortune to ship compared to what some of the USA people can do it for...hope someone can help him out.

[DVC_Corrys]

Ok, super nerdy question... Anyone heading out on this cruise will to pick up the special Vinylmation they have for the cruise? It is a Mickey totem and I am in love with it. I will of course pay you for figure, shipping, etc. I also will send a gift from Disneyland for your trouble!

Let me know.

[tap & dap]

I could do this, but since I am in canada it will probably cost a small fortune to ship compared to what some of the USA people can do it for...hope someone can help him out.

:banana::banana::banana:thanks sent you a email :banana::banana::banana:

[JTN2005]

Hotwire has a4 star on the 24th for 168.00 It says Downtown West, does anyone know what hotel this may be? Or does anyone have any suggestions for a hotel on the 24th in Vancouver. Thank you:cool1:

[Lollipop's Mom]

Ok, super nerdy question... Anyone heading out on this cruise will to pick up the special Vinylmation they have for the cruise? It is a Mickey totem and I am in love with it. I will of course pay you for figure, shipping, etc. I also will send a gift from Disneyland for your trouble!

Let me know.

I can grab it - looks like I am grabbing one - I can grab 2 - get my daughte to get one and I will. I will msg you.

[Lollipop's Mom]

Hotwire has a4 star on the 24th for 168.00 It says Downtown West, does anyone know what hotel this may be? Or does anyone have any suggestions for a hotel on the 24th in Vancouver. Thank you:cool1:

There is only one 4* showing up for me for the 24th for $106.

Looks like it could be the Coast Coal Harbour or Westin Bayshore - use betterbidding.com to try and match up.
http://www.betterbidding.com/index.php?showtopic=92&

[kris3kid]

Hey Li, hope things go well with the event that you are doing tomorrow. Also just a reminder on a Megan pic. Any news on zack. Than for this Sammie will be thrilled.

[Lollipop's Mom]

Hey Li, hope things go well with the event that you are doing tomorrow. Also just a reminder on a Megan pic. Any news on zack. Than for this Sammie will be thrilled.

OMG thanks for the reminder! Forgot!
As for Zack - I havent been able to get in touch with them. I think they are away -I know they were going on vacation to europe. I will work on it still once we are home though!

[DVC_Corrys]

Hope this helps everyone.

Go to betterbidding .com This forum has a list of all hotwire and priceline hotels by their areas. For Hotwire they also show the listed amenities so you can narrow down what hotel you will get.

I go there all the time to reference what hotel I will get.

[matsterrocks]

Well it's almost midnight close to being packed. We start our 14 hour drive tomorrow after church. We will drive till we can't take it anymore and catch a hotel. See you in a few days. Thanks for the FE map Lollipopsmom!

[Disney Dreams]

Hi All! I need a little help if anyone can at all. It never hurts to ask, right?

Today was about running around and trying to get everything still needed for packing that I couldn't do the last few days. I think we did it - now I just have to pack it all! That's tomorrow!

I am behind, but getting it done --- on a priority / necessity basis, eliminating the things that don't HAVE to get done and I am wondering if anyone here can help or has any simple ideas with one thing. I have nothing for our FE. I have everyone's FE gifts. I just have nothing to hang from our fish. :upsidedow

I was planning on making the "no sew" one that I saw explained on DIS, but --- AH! time is up and I'm just not sure it's going to happen tomorrow. Any creative thoughts? Does anyone for some odd reason have an extra FE? Can I hang just "whatever"? Are there DCL rules about that? - sigh -

Thanks for any ideas or thoughts,
Dreams

Well it's almost midnight close to being packed. We start our 14 hour drive tomorrow after church. We will drive till we can't take it anymore and catch a hotel. See you in a few days. Thanks for the FE map Lollipopsmom!

Safe drive!

I think 3 will do the trick.... :tink: :tink: :tink:

Thank you! I think it helped! :)

[disneycruznrn]

Disney Dreams:

If you have a single wide shoe bag you could "Disney it up" a bit and hang it. I got one from the dollar store. It might work. Not sure if there are any rules. I would let you borrow my old FE except it is from Halloween cruise.

Good luck.

[Lollipop's Mom]

I have a small shoe holder for you that will work. I justt packed it for you !!! Nothing special but will work. It may need string tonhelp hold it. Bring some yarn or string of something!



Hi All! I need a little help if anyone can at all. It never hurts to ask, right?

Today was about running around and trying to get everything still needed for packing that I couldn't do the last few days. I think we did it - now I just have to pack it all! That's tomorrow!

I am behind, but getting it done --- on a priority / necessity basis, eliminating the things that don't HAVE to get done and I am wondering if anyone here can help or has any simple ideas with one thing. I have nothing for our FE. I have everyone's FE gifts. I just have nothing to hang from our fish. :upsidedow

I was planning on making the "no sew" one that I saw explained on DIS, but --- AH! time is up and I'm just not sure it's going to happen tomorrow. Any creative thoughts? Does anyone for some odd reason have an extra FE? Can I hang just "whatever"? Are there DCL rules about that? - sigh -

Thanks for any ideas or thoughts,
Dreams



Safe drive!



Thank you! I think it helped! :)

[Tweedle Dees]

We'll be winging it for our fish extender too! I'm hoping something like a small tote bag will work for ours? The map is great, Thanks Liz!
We also want to wish everyone a safe trip to Vancouver! Can anyone bring along a little sunshine for us all? Thanks!
Sharon

[Disney Dreams]

I have a small shoe holder for you that will work. I justt packed it for you !!! Nothing special but will work. It may need string tonhelp hold it. Bring some yarn or string of something!

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Trying to finish up getting packed and think up some "wannabe" FE of some kind. I have not come up with anything (and apparently do not have a shoe holder anywhere in the house!!!). :rotfl: Thank you! I appreciate it. I will bring some pretty ribbon to hold it. Again, I really appreciate it. Thanks! I can return it to you on the last day. :goodvibes

- Dreams

[kris3kid]

[QUOTE=Tweedle Dees;41116365]We'll be winging it for our fish extender too! I'm hoping something like a small tote bag will work for ours? The map is great, Thanks Liz!
We also want to wish everyone a safe trip to Vancouver! Can anyone bring along a little sunshine for us all? Thanks!
Sharon[/QUOTE

Tweedle Dees don't worry about winging it we will have you covered. We will get it on your fish on Tuesday. Do you plan on trying for an upgrade?


Liz can you print me out a map? I can't get it on my phone. Thanks

[kris3kid]

Liz, nevermind about the map it worked this time.

[Tweedle Dees]

Dear Kris3kid
THANK YOU! Is there anything I can bring for you & your mom? Just let us know! We're planning to get to port for noon, my DD16 has an english exam & then we'll be on our way. We won't be going for an upgrade- we're travelling with extended family & are happy to be together! We're first timers with lots to learn, if you all upgrade at port I guess you can let us know at the meet up? Good luck with an upgrade!
Thanks again for help with the extender, WOW!
See you soon!
Sharon

[Disney Dreams]

Hi All,

I am pulling together all the information for our trip and am not sure if a meetup was ever decided upon in Vancouver for tomorrow, 5/16? If there was something agreed upon, can someone post the specifics here. Thanks!

- Dreams

[kris3kid]

Hi All,

I am pulling together all the information for our trip and am not sure if a meetup was ever decided upon in Vancouver for tomorrow, 5/16? If there was something agreed upon, can someone post the specifics here. Thanks!

- Dreams




Promenade lounge 3 pm, see you there.
Can't wait to leave in the morning 14 hours to go.

[Lollipop's Mom]

Event DONE!!! One last load of laundry...and Im finished packing!!!!!!

[nick.turpchinoff]

See everyone at 3:00PM at the DIS meet!!!
We are PACKED and leaving at noon tomorrow!

[Disney Dreams]

Promenade lounge 3 pm, see you there.
Can't wait to leave in the morning 14 hours to go.

That's on the 17th onboard. I am asking about the 16th. Anyone know? :confused3

- Dreams (who should be asleep, dreaming....)

[fireplug]

Have a great cruise! We will be on the Wonder NEXT after you all.


Squid

[kris3kid]

5 am alarm just went off.... its time for vacation.

[Lollipop's Mom]

5 am alarm just went off.... its time for vacation.


Woohoo!!!! I can't sleep!!!! Lol
If you see a tall blonde girl with a short and chubby brown haired mom at the pan pac thats us!!!

[kris3kid]

We will be looking for you, can't wait to meet.

[nick.turpchinoff]

We leave in 1 HOUR for the airport!! Wooo hoooo!!!!!

[DisneyBasket]

We are in Vancouver since yesterday - travelled all day Sunday, slept a good 12 hours, feeling MUCH refreshed! Sightseeing today -- see you all aboard tomorrow, safe travels to everyone.

It is cool and rainy here, but expected to begin clearing up tomorrow. Rain or shine, we'll have a great time!!

[nicolemate]

Hope everyone has a safe journey and happy travels. See you all tomorrow.

Nicole
Dante
Anabella
and Nonna Carole :grouphug:

[Lollipop's Mom]

Omg I slipped in the shower and landed in the splits. Now let me say it's been 20 yrs since I have done the splits. Lol. I have totally twisted my back and ankle!!! All I can do is laugh and know I am gonna be pretty sore tomorrow!

[epicureangirl]

Wishing everyone happy and safe travels. See you all tomorrow!

[Rat-a-too-ee]

Have a great trip everyone, I cannot wait to see Alaska in August!

[magicimaginear]

Checked in at the Pan Pacific... look for the younger couple my wife's a red head about 5'2 and i'm the goofy guy next to her lol

[Lollipop's Mom]

We are here and I think we checked in behind a diser. She was very excited. In purple pants. One of us????

[nick.turpchinoff]

we are on I5 on our way! can't wait!

[nick.turpchinoff]

what a wonderful day and drive up from Seattle!!!

[Lollipop's Mom]

what a I went to thewonderful day and drive up from Seattle!!!
I went to the courtesy desk and was told not to
Arrive until 11. Gonna go at 1030.

[Con5421]

Have a great cruise.

Connie

[tap & dap]

I went to the courtesy desk and was told not to
Arrive until 11. Gonna go at 1030.



Sorry just saw email I sent you a pm :banana: thanks have fun

[Rat-a-too-ee]

Welcome back everyone! I see the ship is in the port right now on cruise cam... http://www.northvancouver.com/webcams/cruisecam/

Please share some of the details of your WONDERful cruise!

[tap & dap]

:cool1:Hope everyone enjoyed the cruise

[Disney Dreams]

Welcome back everyone! I see the ship is in the port right now on cruise cam... http://www.northvancouver.com/webcams/cruisecam/

Please share some of the details of your WONDERful cruise!

It was absolutely amazing. Unbelievably gorgeous views, great excursions, and Disney all rolled into one incredible week.

[DisneyBasket]

Just hopping on to say how fabulous this week was! I enjoyed meeting and chatting with some of you, and exchanging gifts with some of you. Everything in the exchange was terrific, thank you to each and every family that participated, and special thanks to Nick & Cordelia for organizing us! We are still in Vancouver tonight, will be travelling home all day tomorrow. We have over a thousand photos to sort through, and will be posting some photos and a trip report some time after we get home. Highlights were that we had as good weather as we could hope for, and even had sunshine on our sea day on Monday. Eating in Palo was a highlight, loved both brunch and dinner. We loved having a verandah, felt that was worth the cost - we had scenery wherever we were on board. We enjoyed all of our excursions, and wish only that we had gone on a whale watch, since we saw too few of those! We did not see bears, but did see eagles, puffins, many gulls, goats, seals and sea lions. Tracy Arm was absolutely terrific, I could cheerfully have done that a second day rather than visit one of the ports! The shopping was unimpressive in my opinion, hope no one is going to shop - stores are essentially the same in each port, and keep in mind that everything sold there has to be transported in, so the shipping costs are added to the prices.

Our accommodations were comfortable, the food was fine, (although we didn't think it was over the top, except for Palo), and the entertainment was fun....what we participated in! We enjoyed the Pirates prem-EAR at midnight (and appreciated the adults only show, we love the kids, but it was pleasant to have our own showing!). Most nights we were unconscious relatively early. We made a conscious decision not to try to overdo, so we gave up some of the late night activity in favor of some sleep! Our servers and state room host were efficient and friendly, but not overbearing. We had no issues on this trip!

The Wonder is ready for her stint in dry dock, we noticed she is looking a little tired in more than a few areas. I would love to sail her again afterwards. She is a gem. Seas were relatively smooth, very small waves. The Inside Passage is a great passage for calm waters. I took very low dosages of meclizine the entire week, and experienced very mild reactions to the ship's motion only on the first night.

Overall, we enjoyed everything very much. I would go again in a New York minute. My husband is not so much a Disney fan, so he is happy he went, but would like to try other cruise lines should we choose to go again. So, we did not book on board ... not much cash left, anyway :rotfl2:

Hope everyone is arriving home safely, and had as good or better week than we did. I'm sorry I missed meeting all of you on this thread, and thanks for everyone's input ahead of time. Thanks for helping to make our cruise so magical!

:thumbsup2 pirate:

[matsterrocks]

Made it home after a very long drive got in the car at 8:45am and got home at 12:30am 15.75 hours later. (this included a breakfast and a supperbreak) We decided that we would just carry our bags off. We were on our way to breakfast at 8:30 in Parrot Kay and noticed that there was no line up for disembarking but there was a huge line for breakfast so off we went we had a 10 second wait for customs and that was it. We had to call our friend to see where she parked our car. She had dropped it off on Sunday and it still cost us $86 :sick: Oh well it was supper easy for us. Seen a Black bear and a bunch of Elk on our drive home.

Our cruise was really nice. We ended up with a waiter that we had had from a RCI cruise about 3 years ago. On that cruise he was not into having anytype of personality but thankfully Disney had him straigtend out and we enjoyed him this time:)

We enjoyed the EXTREMLY smooth waters for this cruise. By far the smoothest cruise we have every been.

Enjoyed the FE exchange. The one gift that was great but don't know how it was possible to get done was the 5x7 photo mate with the character signatures.

I kept meaning to try to match the gifts to the list of names but never got around to it did anyone else?

Anyone know what time blue donald duck tags got called? Thats the tags we had but did the self walk off after the first two colors were called.

[nennewmom]

We had blue donald duck tags and we were called pretty close to 9:30. We didn't mind since we had the 10:45 Quickshuttle and it worked out.

This was our first cruise and everybody had a great time. Thanks everyone for all the tips. I didn't get a chance to meet everybody but I did see some of you guys.

[leeleelew]

Oh, what a trip. We started a week earlier in Calgary and drove to Vancouver through the Rockies. We were in awe of the beauty we saw and it continued on the cruise. Everything was perfect Disney. Had the same server from our cruise in Sept. 2010 and just loved her and her new husband who is also a server. They made it very special for us.

We took the train ride in Skagway and I must say this was my favorite day of the cruise. What a wonderful 7-1/2 hour trip up to the Yukon Territory and we had a fabulous guide on the bus return trip.

We are really sorry we did not go on a whale watch trip. I only saw about 13" of a whale's back in the water. So disappointed. We will know better next time. Met some other wonderful Disney passengers at the Totem Pole Park in Ketchikan. We shared a ride back to town in a taxi and they graciously paid my portion. Thanks again.

Scenery was just a constant OMG! What beauty. Would do this trip again in a heartbeat.

[MontanaDJ]

Thank you Nick for coordinating the FE Exchange. A BIG huge thank you to all who participated in the FE exchange....it was definitely a highlight for my kids to open the door to the room and see if there was anything in there...we didn't get a signed frame through the FE...but the way to do it is you drop off a photo mat on day 1 with sharpies to guest services and ask them to have the characters sign it...I did this with three pillow cases and two photo mats and they have all the characters on board sign them...it's a great souveneir!

The gifts were amazing...so I thank each and every one of you who took the time to come up with such creative gifts...and those who brought so much stuff for the kids...I thought I'd come home with more room in my suitcase, but I had almost a whole bag of fe gifts LOL! I didn't keep a list of who gave what...

We gave the post it note holder, and the little tins with mickey on them and a chocolate coin and pin inside..

[LoveMickey]

We also just returned from this wonderful vacation. Although we did not attend any of the meets, nor participated in the FE exchange, it was a great trip. I thank all who let me read their posts to get ideas.

We were able to book the Pan Pacific for 2 nights before the cruise. This was a great deal for us. In more than one way. We got it from Hotwire, thanks for the tips on that. Also it was nice and convenient since we were travelling with 2 small ones. The Pan also gave us connecting rooms, which was great for all 6 of us.

We did the Liarsville tour with the Disney characters and that was great, we panned for gold there. It was a very nice tour.

In Juneau, we did a whale watch. There were humpbacks there. We saw 3 different areas of whales. The last had a mother and calf. It was very neat. We were in a smaller boat, which I thought was nice. Only about 40 of us at most.

We loved Tracy Arm the most and that night we had dinner at Palo, so were finished up Tracy Arm at Palo, wonderful views.

I hope everyone enjoyed the trip as much as we did. Words cannot adequately express what a great trip this was, and pictures do not do it justice either. You had to experience it to really get the feeling.

[ehagerty]

http://ehagerty.zenfolio.com/img/v26/p628839900-4.jpg

[Disney Dreams]

Hey! I have ^ that ^ picture! :rotfl: Stunningly gorgeous, wasn't it?

- Dreams

[Tweedle Dees]

Hi!
Just wanting to say thank you to everyone who participated in the meet and FE! Also to kris3kid for the FE! & a big thank you to Nick for organizing! We had a great time and were so surprised by the unbelievable creativity & generosity of everyone participating in our FE! We enjoyed bumping into some of you on the ship, on shore, at a store or a stateroom door! Thanks for the memories! What a beautiful week!
S

[Lollipop's Mom]

I just realized I didn't check in on this thread! Had a great time - loved meeting all of you. FE gifts were great - thanks everyone so much!
I had trouble delivering a few of mine - went to the door and there was no extender! I think a few people changed rooms and I didn't know??
There was one room that wasn't on our list and had this bag thing hanging outside and I wondered if it was one of us, so I tossed some FE stuff in there -lol. If not, well they got a surprise. lol.
I loved the cruise - wasn't overly pleased with the food, but its a small part of it. Loved alaska more than I thought i would! We didn't really do anything there (did ride the ducks in ketchikan), but didn't want/need to.

Came home nice and relaxed!

[MontanaDJ]

Anyone else book on board?? We're going to head to Mexico sometimes next year...couldn't bear the thought of not being able to come back!:cheer2:

[nennewmom]

MontanaDJ: I'm just looking at the 7 night Mexican riviera cruise for spring break week. Not sure if I can pull it off.

[disneycruznrn]

Hi everyone,

Just had time to check in. Got home from Vancouver Friday morning around midnight and did not get home until arounds 2 am. Then had to go off to work tonight. Wanted to thank everyone for the FE gifts. Had to bring them home in the Castaway Cay bag. Alaska was great and words can't express the beauty.

We booked the Dream for October with daughter/son-in-law and grandkids. Can't wait. But we will sure be going back to Alaska and Canada. Maybe this time we will see the bear (and not the stuffed one in Skagway).

Glad everyone had a great time and all take care "Until We Meet Again".

[Lollipop's Mom]

I booked march 11 Mex riv for spring break. Price is cheap, but not sure we will keepnit. Love dcl but also feel the shows getting tired, the food BAD and we might want to experience something new. I might push dcl to 2013 on the fantasy and choose another vacation for 2012. Maybe allure or oasis or a land trip to NYC or ???

[disneycruznrn]

Lollipop's Mom;

You would love the Oasis or Allure. We went on the Oasis last October and it was fantastic. The itinary is not the greatest but we are so over the Caribbean most of the itinaries don't excite us. The Oasis or Allure is the destination. You don't have to get off the ship if you don't want to there is so much to do.

[Lollipop's Mom]

Lollipop's Mom;

You would love the Oasis or Allure. We went on the Oasis last October and it was fantastic. The itinary is not the greatest but we are so over the Caribbean most of the itinaries don't excite us. The Oasis or Allure is the destination. You don't have to get off the ship if you don't want to there is so much to do.

Thanks - will depend on $$. THe mex riv cruise is so affordable. I need a beach vacation too - Alaska was fun, but the ship was our destination on that one - this time I want to hit the beach and lay in the sunshine!!!

Leaving from vancouver was a treat though - no airport stress to deal with made for a nice vacation!