May 10, 2011 (5/10/2011) Cruisin' to Alaska on the Wonder - Who's with me!

[JamesF408]

My wife and I just booked the Alaska Cruise for 5/10/2011 on the Disney Wonder!

Since I don't see a thread out there yet. I'll start one.

We are in room 2608 (mid-ship) - late seating

If you are cruising with us, give me your room number, how many kids, age (your kids), early or late seating and I will keep this post as updated as possible.

My wife has started an FE, deadline for this is Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Let us know by posting that you are interested post #198 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40852491&postcount=198) to start.

Here's the people participating in the FE:
JamesF408 + Lilbunnyk - #2608, 2 adults
ytsyts - #7619, 2 adults
Shanonn - #6012, 2 adults & 2 boys ages 4 & 5
AFKlingon - #6126, 2 adults & 1 boy age 1
brentm3 - #7049, 2 adults & 1 girl age 8, 1 boy age 6
HeyNow - #7544, 2 adults & 1 girl age 4, 1 boy age 9


WELCOME
JamesF408 - 2 adults - Late Seating
trekkie518 - 2 adults - Deck 7 - Late Seating
m_kasch - 2 adults - 2068 -
Nerbiepie - 2 adults -
moomy-san - 2 adults, 2 children (10 and 6) - 6542 - Early Seating
Thistle - 3 adults - 2078 - Early Seating
I<3EvilQueen - 3 adults - Deck 2 - Late Seating
sarahgirl - 2 adults
soonerfan2008 - 2 adults - 2 children (almost 5 and almost 3)
MukilteoSailor - 2 adults - 2 children (10 and 4)
ytsyts - #7619, 2 adults
Shanonn - #6012 (2 adults & 2 boys ages 4 & 5)
...and more not listed at the moment.


THANKS TIMON...Additional Information

Itinerary


Tuesday Vancouver, Canada — 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday At Sea — —

Thursday Tracy Arm, Alaska — —

Friday Skagway, Alaska 7:15 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Juneau, Alaska 7:45 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Sunday Ketchikan, Alaska 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m 7:30 p.m.

Monday At Sea — —

Tuesday Vancouver, Canada 8:00 a.m.



Final Payment Due for Alaska Cruises: suites 150 days; non-suites 120 days before sailing.

Alaska pre-cruise hotel stays:
Vancouver Hotels, prices and more ..... http://www.blockwalk.com/vancouver/hotels/

DVC Hotel Stays: Club Intrawest ; Vancouver Resort
Also if want to go up to Whistler for a few days there is Club Intrawest ;Whistler Resort ...Intrawest bookings are depending on availability and days of stay.

Best family friendley hotels in Vancouver
http://cruiseislandtravel.suite101.c...ncouver_canada
http://govancouver.about.com/od/fami...dly-Hotels.htm


**** Vancouver FAQ Thread ****
Info on Vancouver , sites, transportation, and more....http://www.disboards.com/showthread....histler+canada

Info on Whistler Canada....http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/

Disboard thread on Driving or Train up to Whistler.....http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2329641

Vancouver is the Jewel in Canadas Southwest( info on some of the sites and sounds).....http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stori...n-canadas-nor/

Vancouver Information for Alaska Cruise Ship Passengers: http://www.bcpassport.com/vancouver-...uise-info.aspx

Rental Cars in Vancouver ....... http://rentalcarmomma.com/cities/vancouver

Port Vancouver info/webpage.......http://www.portmetrovancouver.com/

Facebook group for our cruise. Search "Disney Wonder Cruise to Alaska 07/19/2011" or try this link:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=137501178524

Royal Carribians Cruise excursions to Alaska for the same ports we will be visiting
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findac...rrencyCode=USD

Trip report from a Dis/DCL passanger on the Pearl NCL on same Alaska ports...good read!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....4#post37157194


PLAN YOUR TRIP.....http://www.tourismvancouver.com/
Maps of Vancouver
Order your free Visitors Guide
Download Discount Coupons
View our Vancouver virtual guides
Visit our Visitor Centre
Half-price entertainment tickets
Passport requirements for U.S visitors

http://www.sealetter.com/Aug-98/yvrtips.html
Sealetter Cruise Tips: Alan Walker's Vancouver Airport Tips For any of you who will be leaving from Vancouver by air to the ... Tip #3: (actually, a warning): Once you go through the "check-in" procedure, you can't get back to the rest ... As you leave Vancouver, you will be passing through U.S. Customs (so that ... I have heard a rumour that your plane will finally arrive. ...


http://www.al-cruise.com/FAQ.php
What is the best time to go on an Alaskan Cruise?
What are good side trips/land excursions for various ports?
What is the temperature on an Alaska cruise? Is it quite cold, given the glaciers and icebergs?
What will I need to wear on an Alaska cruise? Will I need to pack my winter clothes and a cold weather jacket?
What is the best pre or post cruise tour out of Vancouver?
Where is the best place to view bald eagles in Alaska?
Where is the best place to view bears on other wildlife in Alaska?
I don’t have much extra in my budget for shore excursions (and some run over $300 per person!) What are some fun yet inexpensive things to do while in port?
Is it true that not all cruise ships stop in Glacier Bay National Park? I heard that this was one of the most beautiful spots in Alaska and want to see it.
My favorite cruise line does not stop in glacier Bay. What is a good alternative destination?
What about icebergs? Aren’t they dangerous? Will we see any?

Can never get to much info.....so

1. Spend time reading the Alaska board at Cruise Critic - http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=55

2. Read books. My top two recommendations are:

- Frommer's Alaska by Charles Wohlforth: http://www.amazon.com/Frommers-Alask...4226021&sr=8-1 This is the 2010 edition coming out in December. I prefer this to the Frommer's or Fodor's "ports of call" books.

- Alaska By Cruise Ship by Anne Vipond: http://www.amazon.com/Alaska-Cruise-...4226208&sr=1-1


Harv and Marv's Juneau Alaskan Whale Watching cruise( up to 6 passengers in a boat)

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...au_Alaska.html

http://www.harvandmarvs.com/

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/288...21403581VdUfGw



SIDE NOTES AND TIPS:

1). When checking out hotels be sure to ask them to give you the US rate because when they give you a price it will be in Canadian prices. Also be sure to ask how much in taxes...in other words be sure to ask for the full price in American $$$$$

2) If you have a Disney rewards Visa use it for everything so you can get the reward $$$$. You can use the earned reward dollars for your ship excursions, merchandise, and at guest services to pay anything Disney on the ship. We use ours for everything that we would use the cash that we have for than I go online in a couple days and transfer the funds from my checking account to the card. No CC balance. But lots of reward $$$$. You will be surprised how fast it all adds up.

[JamesF408]

bump

[JamesF408]

bump :goodvibes

[trekkie518]

My DH and I have booked a Navigators Veranda room on deck 7. We will be in late seating for dining. We had decided we would take a year off from Disney and go elsewhere in 2011. Then Alaska was announced, and that was one of the cruises we were looking for. It was perfect.

DH birthday is on 5/15, mine is the 5/18, so we will be celebrating both during the cruise (mine a few days early, but that's ok.)

[m_kasch]

My DH and I are booked on this cruise. We have a Cat. 9, midship, 2068. We just got back from our first cruise on the 27th of Sept, and rebooked a dummy date on that cruise so that we could change it one day (plus a two hour hold, LOL!!) later to the Alaska cruise!!

[m_kasch]

Bump!!

Isn't anyone else joining us?!?!?!?!?!?! :woohoo::cool1::banana:

[IrishCowboy]

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

[Nerbiepie]

Hello,

Well we just finished our first cruise and well we are officially hooked! :goodvibes We rebooked while on the ship and are headed North to Alaska on May 10 2011 (thats tomorrow right??..lol) It will be just my husband and I on this trip (Kids are practically grown and this last cruise was the big family one). We have some frinds joining us on this cruise and possibly some family members :thumbsup2

I am curious about how this cruise will go.. with the ports and such (Tracy Arm especially) I am also wondering about excursions... anyone done an Alaska tour before?? OH OH and also Disney does the pirate night for the Caribbean... what will they do for Alaska I wonder?? :confused3

Come on people we have 18 months to chat it up... :lmao:

[Phil'sFrontier]

It's so cool Disney is cruising up to Alaska. Skagway is only 2 hour drive from here!

[Nerbiepie]

It's so cool Disney is cruising up to Alaska. Skagway is only 2 hour drive from here!

oh are you in Alaska/BC or Nunavit?

[Timon]

Ok, with only 545 more days to go, I'm in!! :rolleyes1

Like my friend Nerbiepie, this will be an adults only cruise. Just me and my hubby :goodvibes

Perhaps they will have Parka Night instead of Pirate Night :rolleyes: :cold: :lmao:

[Nerbiepie]

wow this thread is at a snails pace.... comon peoples... we only have 18 months!!! :lmao:

I just spent almost 2 years talking on the B.O.B thread and met alot of awesome people on the cruise!!! now we rebook and we have thread that needs a super charge to get going! so comon peeps! log in let us know get to know you and we will have a blast come cruise time :goodvibes

PS the B.O.B thread had like 9 pages to read a day :thumbsup2

Mind you if there is only going to be 3 couples on the ship they might let us have the big rooms as a upgrade! LOL

[JamesF408]

for my lack of updates on the board. There will be more...

I will update the original post now...Alaska almost a year from now...

[JamesF408]

Everything is up to date on post #1

I have put everything all of you have provided. So far it looks like all adults.

So did anyone here anything new for Alaska? I will be celebrating my birthday on the first day of the cruise. 1 more year...ish :)

Any of you celebrating anything? I know there are a few Taurus' on the ship!

[JamesF408]

bumping it back to the top!

Anyone else joining us?

[JamesF408]

where's the love

[Timon]

Thanks for updating us James but we have one small change to make. We will be taking our 4-year-old daughter Kira with us.

I have a feeling that she won't have to worry about it being too crowded in the kids club :rolleyes1

Oh and Happy (belated) Birthday! :bday:party:

[Timon]

My DH and I have booked a Navigators Veranda room on deck 7. We will be in late seating for dining. We had decided we would take a year off from Disney and go elsewhere in 2011. Then Alaska was announced, and that was one of the cruises we were looking for. It was perfect.

DH birthday is on 5/15, mine is the 5/18, so we will be celebrating both during the cruise (mine a few days early, but that's ok.)

Happy belated Birthday to both of you!!!

:bday:party:

[JamesF408]

Thanks everyone for the b-day wishes! :goodvibes

I am headed out to Florida to go on the 5 night double dip to the Bahamas. Ship leaves tomorrow, we leave tonight.

Talk to you all later!

Will update the first thread and I have a feeling that your 4-year-old will not have any trouble getting in

[moomy-san]

Just booked... FIRST CRUISE!!!
Roxanne and Mike, 2 kids, 10 and 6
Room 6542, early seating.

[Timon]

Just booked... FIRST CRUISE!!!
Roxanne and Mike, 2 kids, 10 and 6
Room 6542, early seating.

Welcome Roxanne, Mike and kids! :welcome:

[Nerbiepie]

Just booked... FIRST CRUISE!!!
Roxanne and Mike, 2 kids, 10 and 6
Room 6542, early seating.

WOOHOO! one more family!! :thumbsup2

hey now we might have to fight over the upgrades of the Walt and Roy suites ;)

We cruised for the first time last year and WOW! we are hooked.. it was such a awesome experiance!! Mind you it really helped to be cruising with sooo many awesome people! :hug: I really hope this thread picks up and we can have some great people to meet again! Just watch out for that Cass chick... she's trouble :lmao: hehehe just kidding.. but if you have any questions she is a Disney guru!!! :worship:

[moomy-san]

WOOHOO! one more family!! :thumbsup2

hey now we might have to fight over the upgrades of the Walt and Roy suites ;)

We cruised for the first time last year and WOW! we are hooked.. it was such a awesome experiance!! Mind you it really helped to be cruising with sooo many awesome people! :hug: I really hope this thread picks up and we can have some great people to meet again! Just watch out for that Cass chick... she's trouble :lmao: hehehe just kidding.. but if you have any questions she is a Disney guru!!! :worship:

My husband and I are REALLY looking forward to this! I see you are in Calgary... We are in Northern AB, GP to be exact and this is the perfect opportunity to cruise without $5500 in airfare. We do Disneyland every year... thought we'd change it up a bit. Looking forward to maybe meeting some dis-ers that we could join as table mates. I sure hope more families book soon. Though... my kids would be fine if they were nearly alone in the kids clubs!

[Timon]

WOOHOO! one more family!! :thumbsup2

hey now we might have to fight over the upgrades of the Walt and Roy suites ;)

We cruised for the first time last year and WOW! we are hooked.. it was such a awesome experiance!! Mind you it really helped to be cruising with sooo many awesome people! :hug: I really hope this thread picks up and we can have some great people to meet again! Just watch out for that Cass chick... she's trouble :lmao: hehehe just kidding.. but if you have any questions she is a Disney guru!!! :worship:

I am trouble...stay away :rolleyes: :lmao:

Good luck with that table mate ;)

My husband and I are REALLY looking forward to this! I see you are in Calgary... We are in Northern AB, GP to be exact and this is the perfect opportunity to cruise without $5500 in airfare. We do Disneyland every year... thought we'd change it up a bit. Looking forward to maybe meeting some dis-ers that we could join as table mates. I sure hope more families book soon. Though... my kids would be fine if they were nearly alone in the kids clubs!

I have a feeling that our kids will have the run of the clubs! :goodvibes Which is good because then they will probably get more attention from the counselors. :thumbsup2

Hopefully they still have all the character meets that they have on the Caribbean sailings. Last cruise we had to skip the princess meet because the line was an hour long! :scared1::sad2:

Isn't it great not to have to fork over thousands for flights :cool1:

[moomy-san]

I am thinking this is going to be one BIG, empty boat....

[Timon]

I am thinking this is going to be one BIG, empty boat....

I agree! :thumbsup2

As long as they don't cut down on activities, then this is fabulous!! No lines for food, great seats in the WDT right before the show, no waiting for an hour for princesses :rolleyes:

They better have those yummy chicken strips on board! ;) ::yes::

I looked at the DCL website the other day and the price for our cabin went up $300 :scared1: This is the first increase I have seen since we booked on board last October!

[moomy-san]

Do they sometimes cut back on activities if the ship isn't really booked up? That would suck!!! I am sure looking forward to those chicken strips... every 2nd trip report mentions them!

Our stateroom $$$ dropped quite a bit the day we booked so we were lucky, were able to move up to a cat 6 verandah. YAY! I'm not brave enough to go and check and see the price now. If it's dropped I'd be bummed. Since we've never cruised before we didn't want to start with REALLY awesome rooms, because it'd be hard to settle for less if we ever had to. So start middle and work our way up if need be.

[Timon]

Geez, where is everyone??? It must be nice to have a life :rolleyes1 :lmao:

So, I just checked our cruise again on dcl.com and guess what? The price has dropped again!

I find this all very weird because I had checked it not too long ago and it jumped over $400 more and now it is actually the same price as we paid with our 10% OBC!! :scared1:

So I sent Dreams an email to see if we are eligible for that price drop, which after the OBC should save us another $200 or so. :thumbsup2

[Timon]

Do they sometimes cut back on activities if the ship isn't really booked up? That would suck!!! I am sure looking forward to those chicken strips... every 2nd trip report mentions them!

Our stateroom $$$ dropped quite a bit the day we booked so we were lucky, were able to move up to a cat 6 verandah. YAY! I'm not brave enough to go and check and see the price now. If it's dropped I'd be bummed. Since we've never cruised before we didn't want to start with REALLY awesome rooms, because it'd be hard to settle for less if we ever had to. So start middle and work our way up if need be.

I'm not sure if they cut back on activities, I would hope no but you never know, right? :scared:

Yes, the chicken strips are amazing!!! It's been a staple for us on all 4 cruises :love:

I'm pretty sure that if the price of your cruise drops, you can contact whomever you booked it through and get that price decrease. I believe you can do this right up until your final payment is due :thumbsup2

And I totally wouldn't say that a category 6 is a "middle" room :rolleyes: :rotfl::rotfl2:

[trekkie518]

I checked the price for my stateroom, and the price increased $500 .

I've been on cruises where they weren't booked to capacity, and they do not cut things back.

I can't wait. I'm curious if they are going to switch the menus, and what shows are going to be on the Wonder when we go.

I'm excited to be on the Wonder, I haven't been on it since our first cruise, because we decided 4 days wasn't long enough.

Only 311 more days.:cool1:

[Timon]

I checked the price for my stateroom, and the price increased $500 .

I've been on cruises where they weren't booked to capacity, and they do not cut things back.

I can't wait. I'm curious if they are going to switch the menus, and what shows are going to be on the Wonder when we go.

I'm excited to be on the Wonder, I haven't been on it since our first cruise, because we decided 4 days wasn't long enough.

Only 311 more days.:cool1:

I'm curious too about the menus and shows and what will replace the Pirate Night. Unfortunately since we are the second cruise ever to do Alaska, we won't know until we are on the ship. :rolleyes:

But I am really hoping that someone from the Alaska Maiden Voyage will post live and fill us in on some of the details :goodvibes There's tons of DISers on that sailing so we might luck out :thumbsup2

I am also excited to cruise on the Wonder, it will be our first time since all our previous cruises have been on the Magic.

So where's James with some pics from his double dip? :rolleyes1

[Timon]

I found this on another Alaska cruise meet thread, it's full of fabulous information so I thought I would post it here....Thanks "Got Disney" :thumbsup2




Itinerary


Tuesday Vancouver, Canada — 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday At Sea — —

Thursday Tracy Arm, Alaska — —

Friday Skagway, Alaska 7:15 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Juneau, Alaska 7:45 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Sunday Ketchikan, Alaska 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m 7:30 p.m.

Monday At Sea — —

Tuesday Vancouver, Canada 8:00 a.m.



Final Payment Due for Alaska Cruises: suites 150 days; non-suites 120 days before sailing.

Alaska pre-cruise hotel stays:
Vancouver Hotels, prices and more ..... http://www.blockwalk.com/vancouver/hotels/

DVC Hotel Stays: Club Intrawest ; Vancouver Resort
Also if want to go up to Whistler for a few days there is Club Intrawest ;Whistler Resort ...Intrawest bookings are depending on availability and days of stay.

Best family friendley hotels in Vancouver
http://cruiseislandtravel.suite101.com/article.cfm/best_family_friendly_hotels_in_vancouver_canada
http://govancouver.about.com/od/familyfriendlyvancouver/tp/Family-Friendly-Hotels.htm


**** Vancouver FAQ Thread **** Info on Vancouver , sites, transportation, and more....http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2283011&highlight=Whistler+canada

Info on Whistler Canada....http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/

Disboard thread on Driving or Train up to Whistler.....http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2329641

Vancouver is the Jewel in Canadas Southwest( info on some of the sites and sounds).....http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/mar/08/mz1t08canada182711-vancouveris-jewelin-canadas-nor/

Vancouver Information for Alaska Cruise Ship Passengers: http://www.bcpassport.com/vancouver-cruise/vancouver-cruise-info.aspx

Rental Cars in Vancouver ....... http://rentalcarmomma.com/cities/vancouver


Port Vancouver info/webpage.......http://www.portmetrovancouver.com/

Facebook group for our cruise. Search "Disney Wonder Cruise to Alaska 07/19/2011" or try this link:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=137501178524


Royal Carribians Cruise excursions to Alaska for the same ports we will be visiting
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/shoreExcursions.do;jsessionid=0000DeWldcx0VbMbSsNh FaVhnpD:12hbiodf7?packageCode=RD07A056&region=ALCAN&sailDate=1100730&selectedCurrencyCode=USD

Trip report from a Dis/DCL passanger on the Pearl NCL on same Alaska ports...good read!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=37157194#post37157194


PLAN YOUR TRIP.....http://www.tourismvancouver.com/
Maps of Vancouver
Order your free Visitors Guide
Download Discount Coupons
View our Vancouver virtual guides
Visit our Visitor Centre
Half-price entertainment tickets
Passport requirements for U.S visitors


http://www.sealetter.com/Aug-98/yvrtips.html
Sealetter Cruise Tips: Alan Walker's Vancouver Airport Tips For any of you who will be leaving from Vancouver by air to the ... Tip #3: (actually, a warning): Once you go through the "check-in" procedure, you can't get back to the rest ... As you leave Vancouver, you will be passing through U.S. Customs (so that ... I have heard a rumour that your plane will finally arrive. ...


http://www.al-cruise.com/FAQ.php
What is the best time to go on an Alaskan Cruise?
What are good side trips/land excursions for various ports?
What is the temperature on an Alaska cruise? Is it quite cold, given the glaciers and icebergs?
What will I need to wear on an Alaska cruise? Will I need to pack my winter clothes and a cold weather jacket?
What is the best pre or post cruise tour out of Vancouver?
Where is the best place to view bald eagles in Alaska?
Where is the best place to view bears on other wildlife in Alaska?
I don’t have much extra in my budget for shore excursions (and some run over $300 per person!) What are some fun yet inexpensive things to do while in port?
Is it true that not all cruise ships stop in Glacier Bay National Park? I heard that this was one of the most beautiful spots in Alaska and want to see it.
My favorite cruise line does not stop in glacier Bay. What is a good alternative destination?
What about icebergs? Aren’t they dangerous? Will we see any?

Can never get to much info.....so

1. Spend time reading the Alaska board at Cruise Critic - http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=55

2. Read books. My top two recommendations are:

- Frommer's Alaska by Charles Wohlforth: http://www.amazon.com/Frommers-Alask...4226021&sr=8-1 This is the 2010 edition coming out in December. I prefer this to the Frommer's or Fodor's "ports of call" books.

- Alaska By Cruise Ship by Anne Vipond: http://www.amazon.com/Alaska-Cruise-...4226208&sr=1-1


Harv and Marv's Juneau Alaskan Whale Watching cruise( up to 6 passengers in a boat)

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g31020-d669783-r35787486-Harv_and_Marv_s_Outback_Alaska_Tours-Juneau_Alaska.html

http://www.harvandmarvs.com/

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2885825350021403581VdUfGw



SIDE NOTES AND TIPS:

1). When checking out hotels be sure to ask them to give you the US rate because when they give you a price it will be in Canadian prices. Also be sure to ask how much in taxes...in other words be sure to ask for the full price in American $$$$$

2) If you have a Disney rewards Visa use it for everything so you can get the reward $$$$. You can use the earned reward dollars for your ship excursions, merchandise, and at guest services to pay anything Disney on the ship. We use ours for everything that we would use the cash that we have for than I go online in a couple days and transfer the funds from my checking account to the card. No CC balance. But lots of reward $$$$. You will be surprised how fast it all adds up.

[moomy-san]

my ta assured me there would be the Pirates party, just no fireworks. Hope she's right!

[Timon]

my ta assured me there would be the Pirates party, just no fireworks. Hope she's right!

Really? Hmm, didn't think they would have a Pirates In the Caribbean Party when you're not in the Caribbean :rolleyes1 :lmao:

I was hoping for something new with more of an Alaskan theme :thumbsup2

[trekkie518]

It could be Pirates at Worlds End party. That one takes place in the ice.

[moomy-san]

I kind of thought that was weird too... but I still really hope that there is some sort of pirates party. It looks like so much fun. What do they do on other cruises that aren't in the Caribbean? Like the Med cruises?

[trekkie518]

Woo hoo, just got notified by travel agent, that price went down by $200 :cool1: That rocks!!!!

[moomy-san]

Ours has too... sent our travel agent an e-mail. What can she do for us?

Edited to add: Just got $420 credited back from the price drop!! WOOHOO!

[Timon]

That`s awesome :thumbsup2

That shows us just how few people have booked this cruise :rolleyes1

[Nerbiepie]

WOW movement!! I had almost given up on this thread ;)

So we are at 9ish months left till cruise time... :thumbsup2

And we are at 5 family's now?..lol those walt suites are gonna be harder to upgrade to now :rotfl2:

Sorry for the lack of posts I seem to be in a intravert rut lately :rolleyes:
also I have been camping practically every weekend this summer :cool1:

Anyone have solid plans for excursions yet?? It is just hubby and me on this one.. kids are old enough to pay for themselves if they wanna come ..lol I saw one that was "dune" buggy and boat ride back that looked pretty cool. They were only 2 seaters so not sure if it is a kid friendly kinda treck.... :confused3 And anyone know of recommended food places from other cruise lines or reviews they are thinking of trying?

[moomy-san]

For some reason our family hasn't been added to the total # on the front page... hopefully is doesn't disappoint anyone to find that we are now actually at 6 families... and I'll fight you for those suite (sweeet) upgrades if I have to! :rotfl:

[Nerbiepie]

For some reason our family hasn't been added to the total # on the front page... hopefully is doesn't disappoint anyone to find that we are now actually at 6 families... and I'll fight you for those suite (sweeet) upgrades if I have to! :rotfl:

hehehe the race is on!! :lmao:

[Timon]

WOW movement!! I had almost given up on this thread ;)

So we are at 9ish months left till cruise time... :thumbsup2

And we are at 5 family's now?..lol those walt suites are gonna be harder to upgrade to now :rotfl2:

Sorry for the lack of posts I seem to be in a intravert rut lately :rolleyes:
also I have been camping practically every weekend this summer :cool1:

Anyone have solid plans for excursions yet?? It is just hubby and me on this one.. kids are old enough to pay for themselves if they wanna come ..lol I saw one that was "dune" buggy and boat ride back that looked pretty cool. They were only 2 seaters so not sure if it is a kid friendly kinda treck.... :confused3 And anyone know of recommended food places from other cruise lines or reviews they are thinking of trying?

Heya intravert :wave2:
:rolleyes:

Are you guys driving or flying there? As much as I love to fly, I am seriously considering driving there. :scratchin


Finally some new posts woooo!!! I don't know about you guys but I am getting very excited about this cruise now :cool1: I know it's still far away but I am sooo looking forward to finally seeing the Wonder!

I checked yesterday and there is still tons of staterooms left on this cruise! Unless they drop the prices dramatically, I think our sailing will be empty! :thumbsup2


For some reason our family hasn't been added to the total # on the front page... hopefully is doesn't disappoint anyone to find that we are now actually at 6 families... and I'll fight you for those suite (sweeet) upgrades if I have to! :rotfl:

Hopefully James will be on here soon and can add you :goodvibes

Oooh six families....better get to the port real early :rolleyes1

[Timon]

For those of you who haven't seen the Villains tonight menu yet, here it is :goodvibes


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Looking forward to seeing this new show and having this new menu in the dining rooms :thumbsup2

[Nerbiepie]

Heya intravert :wave2:
:rolleyes:

We need Girls night soon me thinks lol :thumbsup2

Are you guys driving or flying there? As much as I love to fly, I am seriously considering driving there. :scratchin

We keep tossing it around.. I LOVE the drive thru the moutains and we want to spend extra time out there to visit family I haven't seen in 5 years :sad2:
but we will see which cost less.. flying/renting or driving/parking

Finally some new posts woooo!!! I don't know about you guys but I am getting very excited about this cruise now :cool1: I know it's still far away but I am sooo looking forward to finally seeing the Wonder!

ME TOO!!! :banana: :cheer2: :banana:

I checked yesterday and there is still tons of staterooms left on this cruise! Unless they drop the prices dramatically, I think our sailing will be empty! :thumbsup2

Maybe we will all get free upgrades of verandahs ?? that would be sweet or should I say suite.. ohh that was a bad one..LOL ;)


Hopefully James will be on here soon and can add you :goodvibes

Oooh six families....better get to the port real early :rolleyes1

Indeed! at this rate we can just link tables and sit in one section..LOL :dance3:

[Nerbiepie]

For those of you who haven't seen the Villains tonight menu yet, here it is :goodvibes


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Looking forward to seeing this new show and having this new menu in the dining rooms :thumbsup2[/QUOTE]

OK I am drooling now.....oh man! :woohoo:

[moomy-san]

Will the Wonder actually have this show? I had heard No.

[Timon]

Will the Wonder actually have this show? I had heard No.

Well, they will have 7 nights and not the usual 3 or 4 so they will need something to fill those nights!

[moomy-san]

oooh, I love villains!YAY!!! Looking forward to the show now!:banana:

[JamesF408]

Welcome Roxanne and Mike! Guarantee you will enjoy it. I added you to the first post.

[JamesF408]

Sorry folks for the lack of commitment on here. Now that I am caught up on the posts. Timon, surprisingly I didn't get any pics up online from my recent double-dip, but it was tons of fun of course!

My wife and I just returned from Disneyland and a friends wedding in Los Angeles, both were awesome! We renewed our season pass (one of them) and drove back home to the San Francisco Bay Area.

We are really considering driving to Vancouver for the cruise! There will be lots to see on the way there and we don't have to worry about how much to pack and get charged for it! We never have been up to Oregon and Washington, much less Vancouver, so we're looking forward to it!

I'm going to have to check to see if our room has been priced dropped, we booked through DVC. Can't wait for February, when the excursions are open for booking.

Talk to you all soon. I updated the 1st post to reflect the families and the information that was posted earlier.

[trekkie518]

For those who are driving, I found this at http://www.daysinnvancouver.com/downtown-hotel-packages.html

They have a cruise option, it says it is only available for 2010, but I booked it for the night before the cruise in 2011. :cool1:



One night stay in a Queen guestroom
Chocolates Upon Hotel Arrival
Breakfast in the morning (value up to $10.00/person)
Valet Parking for night(s) in hotel
Extended parking for car during cruise available for $10/night (7 nights +)
Shuttle drop-off with luggage to Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal or Ballantyne Cruise Ship Terminal**

For the above package it was $169.99 Canadian before taxes.

$10 a day for parking while on the cruse, which is awesome, over half off of the pier rate. It is about 3 blocks from Canada Place. Just wanted to share.

[JamesF408]

For those who are driving, I found this at http://www.daysinnvancouver.com/downtown-hotel-packages.html

They have a cruise option, it says it is only available for 2010, but I booked it for the night before the cruise in 2011. :cool1:



One night stay in a Queen guestroom
Chocolates Upon Hotel Arrival
Breakfast in the morning (value up to $10.00/person)
Valet Parking for night(s) in hotel
Extended parking for car during cruise available for $10/night (7 nights +)
Shuttle drop-off with luggage to Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal or Ballantyne Cruise Ship Terminal**

For the above package it was $169.99 Canadian before taxes.

$10 a day for parking while on the cruse, which is awesome, over half off of the pier rate. It is about 3 blocks from Canada Place. Just wanted to share.

Nice, my wife and I are thinking about driving up there. I'll have to check it out.

[Nerbiepie]

I live in Calgary AB which is a 11 hour drive from Vancouver but we are still thinking of flying just because the parking can be very pricey :scared1:

But I did look into alot of different hotels in the area (type in Hotels near Vancouver port) that will offer a cruise deal and if you schedual one a free shuttle service to the port :thumbsup2 There are better prices than the $186 out there but not many.. "apparently" being right by the port is the creme de la creme..lol :snooty:

We were thinking of going a few days before the cruise and seeing the sites of Vancouver (been there many times before and just love the sights) Always love Stanley Park and want to explore Granville Island (College trendy shops/cafe's etc) I do have family on Vancouver Island but it is too far away to stay with them.. plus the ferry isn't always on time ;)

I have been looking into the ports to see what we can do there and seeing as we are on kinda a budget there are some very cool choices I have found. The most expensive thing we will be doing is the White pass trail with the railroad (Skagway) the only other one we might fork over the cash for is a whale sightseeing/ Mendehall glacier (Juneau) I want to see the towns and eat some of the local caught fish ( I know meals are free on the ship.. but but but FRESH!!!!! fish how can I say no??) I am hoping to have a new camera and take some very fantastic pictures to show friends and family our adventure :goodvibes

Our saddest news is our Table mates have chosen to cancel their trip with us so we will be a table for 2 but thats ok My husband and I can talk ourselves deaf ;) :lmao: I find it kinda weird with our lives, all of our friends are entering the family stage and we are just exiting that phase (early starter ;) ) we are entering our "Golden years" before 40 lol and we can finally afford trips and the like.. so we have determined.. ok I have determined that every 2 years we go somewhere spiffy :goodvibes

I hope we all have a blast and the ship is truely not that empty when we go... If the cruise doesn't do well this year do you think they will cancel anymore to Alaska?? if so this might be the one and only year to see it with Disney?? So many questions.. oh and what is pirate night gonna be replaced with???

LOL anyways lets get this thread really rolling!! :cool1:

[moomy-san]

We are driving too... from Northern Alberta. We'll split it into 2 days, and arrive in Vancouver on Sunday, so we'll have a bit of time to explore (read: shop) :laughing: We usually fly to CA to DLR, so we decided if we chose a more $$$ holiday we'd need to drive.

I am worried about the ship being too empty. So far it really looks like the kids clubs could be almost empty. My kids would actually probably prefer it that way, but having SOME kids in the clubs would be fun! But with school still being in session, and this not really being a 'kids' destination, you never know.

I can't wait to hear about Pirate night and some other more specialized Alaska themed activities. And I haven't even dared look into many excursions, because I know the train (which would be so lovely) is out of the question for my kids. They'd have their i-pods out in 5 seconds flat and miss the whole adventure.

[Nerbiepie]

We are driving too... from Northern Alberta. We'll split it into 2 days, and arrive in Vancouver on Sunday, so we'll have a bit of time to explore (read: shop) :laughing: We usually fly to CA to DLR, so we decided if we chose a more $$$ holiday we'd need to drive.

I am worried about the ship being too empty. So far it really looks like the kids clubs could be almost empty. My kids would actually probably prefer it that way, but having SOME kids in the clubs would be fun! But with school still being in session, and this not really being a 'kids' destination, you never know.

I can't wait to hear about Pirate night and some other more specialized Alaska themed activities. And I haven't even dared look into many excursions, because I know the train (which would be so lovely) is out of the question for my kids. They'd have their i-pods out in 5 seconds flat and miss the whole adventure.

Well Alaska is a sightseeing kinda place.. no real rides except the train/boat and one tramway. I hope your kids will see Alaska for the real raw beauty it is.. so few places untouched as this one left in the world. They will have fun in the clubs no matter what and if it is as empty as we are seeing so far they might even get "extra" neat things to do! I am still looking forward to this cruise no matter what! :goodvibes Hey maybe all the people on this thread should link tables?..lol I still think we are only gonna take up one section..lol everyone will get their own waiter at this point.. hey maybe we will all get breakfast in bed every morning?..LOL
Oh and maybe we will be forced to eat in Palos every night cause it is a smaller dinning room?.. LOL I am not seeing a bad side to this so far ;)

[JamesF408]

Well Alaska is a sightseeing kinda place.. no real rides except the train/boat and one tramway. I hope your kids will see Alaska for the real raw beauty it is.. so few places untouched as this one left in the world. They will have fun in the clubs no matter what and if it is as empty as we are seeing so far they might even get "extra" neat things to do! I am still looking forward to this cruise no matter what! :goodvibes Hey maybe all the people on this thread should link tables?..lol I still think we are only gonna take up one section..lol everyone will get their own waiter at this point.. hey maybe we will all get breakfast in bed every morning?..LOL
Oh and maybe we will be forced to eat in Palos every night cause it is a smaller dinning room?.. LOL I am not seeing a bad side to this so far ;)

I kind of agree with you. My wife and I are not exactly socialites, but enjoy a good conversation. I wouldn't mind eating a Palo's every night, although I would be a blimp.

I'm not 100% if we are driving at this point, but it is definitely looking that way. We plan to stop in Seattle and check it out overnight before heading over the border to Vancouver. We're leaving from the San Francisco area, so it will be a good 17 hour drive if we went non-stop.

Less than a year to go and even less then that when the excursions can be booked!:banana:

Hopefully more people will join this thread, or you're right, we will each have a waiter or we will be the only table. It will be kind of like a VIP experience on the DW.

[Nerbiepie]

I kind of agree with you. My wife and I are not exactly socialites, but enjoy a good conversation. I wouldn't mind eating a Palo's every night, although I would be a blimp.

I'm not 100% if we are driving at this point, but it is definitely looking that way. We plan to stop in Seattle and check it out overnight before heading over the border to Vancouver. We're leaving from the San Francisco area, so it will be a good 17 hour drive if we went non-stop.

Less than a year to go and even less then that when the excursions can be booked!:banana:

Hopefully more people will join this thread, or you're right, we will each have a waiter or we will be the only table. It will be kind of like a VIP experience on the DW.

Driving the coastline down to San Fran was actually going to be our honeymoon trip but we fell short of funds and time..lol We have been to San Fran tho but only a day trip from Sacramento.. it was AWESOME! we want to go back again and really get a chance to explore the city... a day is NOT enough ;)

I guess what I am really looking forward to on this trip is sitting with a nice cup of hot coffee and watching the coastline slide by... mmmm paradise.. Both my husband and I are not hot place lovers so when this trip came up we were all over it like syrup on a pancake :thumbsup2 but it seems all the trips other than this one are in the heat (I love the air conditioning inventor!!) We manage tho..lol

[JamesF408]

Driving the coastline down to San Fran was actually going to be our honeymoon trip but we fell short of funds and time..lol We have been to San Fran tho but only a day trip from Sacramento.. it was AWESOME! we want to go back again and really get a chance to explore the city... a day is NOT enough ;)

I guess what I am really looking forward to on this trip is sitting with a nice cup of hot coffee and watching the coastline slide by... mmmm paradise.. Both my husband and I are not hot place lovers so when this trip came up we were all over it like syrup on a pancake :thumbsup2 but it seems all the trips other than this one are in the heat (I love the air conditioning inventor!!) We manage tho..lol

Alaska has definitely been on our bucket list. I have a good feeling we will be up there again. We love nature and try to make it each year to a different location in the world that involves nature, wilderness, culture. Looking forward to this trip hands down.

[Nerbiepie]

Yeah my husband and I like to wing it and take the slow route to really see a place.. I hate rushing and trying to remember what I just saw..lol There are a bunch of places I would love to go.. hoping we get to see them all in time :goodvibes

But Alaska is sooooo pretty.. I am hoping to see all the wildlife I can (at a safe distance..lol) and breath in the fresh ocean air :goodvibes

Are you guys making any ressies for Palo.. we loved the dinner we had (GET the chocolate souffle!!) but want to try the brunch this time.

[JamesF408]

We will be making reservations...OF COURSE :thumbsup2

we have been to Palo 4 times! Love the chocolate souffle!!!

Looking forward to the wildlife!

[ytsyts]

Hi everyone,

We just did the Med cruise and booked this Alaska cruise onboard. We got upgraded from category 11 to 5 on the med cruise! I booked cat. 11 again for the Alaskan cruise, am bracing myself if we don't get upgraded...

[moomy-san]

I guess what I am really looking forward to on this trip is sitting with a nice cup of hot coffee and watching the coastline slide by... mmmm paradise.. Both my husband and I are not hot place lovers so when this trip came up we were all over it like syrup on a pancake :thumbsup2 but it seems all the trips other than this one are in the heat (I love the air conditioning inventor!!) We manage tho..lol

You took the words right outta my mouth! Can't wait to snuggle in a quilt on our veranda and feel the steam of my coffee warm my face!

It's supposed to snow here tomorrow... so the cold in Alaska won't bother us AT ALL!

[moomy-san]

Yeah my husband and I like to wing it and take the slow route to really see a place.. I hate rushing and trying to remember what I just saw..lol There are a bunch of places I would love to go.. hoping we get to see them all in time :goodvibes

But Alaska is sooooo pretty.. I am hoping to see all the wildlife I can (at a safe distance..lol) and breath in the fresh ocean air :goodvibes

Are you guys making any ressies for Palo.. we loved the dinner we had (GET the chocolate souffle!!) but want to try the brunch this time.

Can you book both brunch and a dinner ressie? because I think both look sooo yummy!

[Nerbiepie]

Can you book both brunch and a dinner ressie? because I think both look sooo yummy!

Well I can vouch for supper! :cloud9: but my husband and I love seafood and the brunch looks like it serves a lot of that :cool1:

So I would suggest booking the one you really want and when you get on the ship go to the courtesy desk and see if they have openings for the other.. if the ship is as empty as it seems they will have room me thinks ;)

The other regular meals that we are served at supper were very good and I don't think I wanna miss any this time so thats why we are going with brunch as well. Also this time I think we might partake of the breakfast served in the dinning rooms this time.. nothing wrong with the buffet but I like the pampered feeling I get by being served.. LOL and after all we are paying enough to deserve it as well..LOL And this time I really want to try the room service!! Our last trip we had 4 of us in the room (two adults one 20 year old and one 17 year old) so no one ever wanted to stay in the room for too long.. LOL waaaaaay too crowded :scared1: and the mess!! :scared1::scared1:

[Thistle]

Hi we just moved over to this cruise, we are 3 adults, mom dad and DS 25. Stateroom 2078 and we are early seating. Looking forward to our Alaska cruise!

[I<3EvilQueen]

My room-mates and I, are booked on this sailing.
3 Adults
I don't know the cabin number but I know we are on the Deck 2, and I believe we are on the late dinner seating.

[moomy-san]

Gosh, the kids so far from this board total what... um, 3 for this cruise? They'll have the run of the clubs!

[sarahgirl]

Hi All! My roommate and I have decided to join you as well. I'm Sarah (28) and my roommate TJ (30) are excited that the prices have fallen to the point where we can afford to come. This is my 5th DCL cruise and his first cruise ever. I'm really looking forward to seeing some new areas but hope that it won't be too cold.

[I<3EvilQueen]

Hi All! My roommate and I have decided to join you as well. I'm Sarah (28) and my roommate TJ (30) are excited that the prices have fallen to the point where we can afford to come. This is my 5th DCL cruise and his first cruise ever. I'm really looking forward to seeing some new areas but hope that it won't be too cold.


If it is too cold, I will be up to my eyeballs in hot chocolate and warm "adult" drinks :-)

[Timon]

Just wanted to let you know that we had to cancel this cruise. :sad::sad::sad:

We are so sad that we won't be able to join our good friends Sean & Bernie on this cruise or meet any of you, but financially, it just wasn't in the cards for us. :sad2:

We waited until the last minute, just in case, but now that the final payment is due next week, I had to move our reservation to dummy date until the October 2012 Fantasy rates come out to book.

Hope you all have a great cruise! :thumbsup2

[I<3EvilQueen]

Just wanted to let you know that we had to cancel this cruise. :sad::sad::sad:

We are so sad that we won't be able to join our good friends Sean & Bernie on this cruise or meet any of you, but financially, it just wasn't in the cards for us. :sad2:

We waited until the last minute, just in case, but now that the final payment is due next week, I had to move our reservation to dummy date until the October 2012 Fantasy rates come out to book.

Hope you all have a great cruise! :thumbsup2

That is sad to hear :-(
I'll raise a glass in your honor.

[Nerbiepie]

OK Its now 123 days till the cruise!!! :cheer2:

We have made our final payment on the cruise and now we are ready to book some trips.. I think we have decided on the following:
1) White pass Train ride
2)Whale watching boat tour + Mendenhall glacier
3) Robertson Tram

I think we will spend the day in Ketchican just wandering and seeing the sights :goodvibes

Anyone else have any plans?

[I<3EvilQueen]

OK Its now 123 days till the cruise!!! :cheer2:

We have made our final payment on the cruise and now we are ready to book some trips.. I think we have decided on the following:
1) White pass Train ride
2)Whale watching boat tour + Mendenhall glacier
3) Robertson Tram

I think we will spend the day in Ketchican just wandering and seeing the sights :goodvibes

Anyone else have any plans?

We have been tossing ideas back and forth and still trying to figure out what excursions we are going to do.

[soonerfan2008]

We just booked on this cruise! My DH will be deployed during this time, so our party will consist of me, my mom, and my two girls (ages almost 5 and almost 3 at sailing).

We are all so very excited!! My mom has cruised with Disney before, but never to Alaska. We just cruised to Alaska in Sept, but never cruised with Disney.

Cannot wait for this!

[Thistle]

Excited that we begin booking excursions soon! I think we're going with the White Pass train and bike ride, summer dog sled and can't for the life of me decide on what to do in Ketchican!

[Thistle]

Hope all is fine with James, just noticed he hasn't posted since Sept.

[Red Deer]

Hi everyone,

I met my kids' dad on an Inside Passage ferry almost 20 years ago, and I'm looking forward to showing my daughters (ages 8 and 10) how beautiful it is up there. My husband is no longer with us, but he loved Disney (he named his first dog Mickey, after the mouse), and he loved Alaska, so he will be with us in his fun-loving spirit.

We'll be early diners, and we'll take as many excursions as we can. I'm more excited about this cruise than my kids are!

Can anyone tell me what the door magnets are all about?

--Sherie

[trekkie518]

Booked Excursions this morning :cool1: Doing the Exclusive Whale watching and Mendenhall Glacier, the Takshanuk Mountain Trail 4x4, and Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary, Raptor Center and Totems.

Wanted to do the Disney Exclusive Lumberjack show, but it is showing no availability :-( :confused3

I'm booked :cool1:

[JamesF408]

Hope all is fine with James, just noticed he hasn't posted since Sept.

Hi, sorry things have been crazy in my work life. Implementing a new web site is definitely a large task.

I'm excited only about 100 days left!

My wife and I are doing the Glacier Discovery by Helicopter and Sunset Horseback Ride, Mendehall Glacier and Whale Quest, Rainforest wildlife sanctuary and totems.

...time to catch up on all the posts!

[Scoobydoo76]

Booked Excursions this morning :cool1: Doing the Exclusive Whale watching and Mendenhall Glacier, the Takshanuk Mountain Trail 4x4, and Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary, Raptor Center and Totems.

Wanted to do the Disney Exclusive Lumberjack show, but it is showing no availability :-( :confused3

I'm booked :cool1:

I’m just visiting your thread. Our family is Cruising in Alaska on the July 5th sailing. You noted that the Exclusive Lumberjack Show is sold out by Disney. Have you considered booking it on your own? We did. You can go directly to their website and buy tickets for the 4:45 show (you can walk back to the ship just like the Disney tour). We are skipping the Disney tours and hiring a private driver.

The driver plus the show (4 adult tickets) is costing us about $385. He is going to take us to Totem Bight State Park, try to show us some bears, salmon spawning, an active eagle’s nest, some nice photo spots and a tour of Ketchikan.

[MysticDDA]

I will be celebrating my birthday on the sail away day as well. This will be our 4th Disney Cruise and the second time we will be sailing away on my birthday. The first was on the 2008 Panama Canal westbound repo.

[trekkie518]

I’m just visiting your thread. Our family is Cruising in Alaska on the July 5th sailing. You noted that the Exclusive Lumberjack Show is sold out by Disney. Have you considered booking it on your own? We did. You can go directly to their website and buy tickets for the 4:45 show (you can walk back to the ship just like the Disney tour). We are skipping the Disney tours and hiring a private driver.

The driver plus the show (4 adult tickets) is costing us about $385. He is going to take us to Totem Bight State Park, try to show us some bears, salmon spawning, an active eagle’s nest, some nice photo spots and a tour of Ketchikan.

Yeah, we considered booking it on our own, we were hoping the exclusive would have characters LOL Like we won't see enough on the ship, but I'm a disney geek. We aren't sure what will fit in with the schedule, so we are just going to play it by ear, It isn't one that is a must for us, it's one we'd like to see, but not a deal killer.

[JamesF408]

I will be celebrating my birthday on the sail away day as well. This will be our 4th Disney Cruise and the second time we will be sailing away on my birthday. The first was on the 2008 Panama Canal westbound repo.

MysticDDA I'll be celebrating my birthday on the sail away too! Good to know someone else also celebrates around mothers day.

[MysticDDA]

We were given Alaska 2011 scarves when DCL announced they were going to Alaska at the D23 Expo in September, 2009. I almost can't believe we are getting close to actually using them over a year and a half later! Can hardly wait!:yay:

[JamesF408]

I think I have everything on the main post updated! Sorry for delay.

See you soon.

[SanDiegoSteph]

Booked Excursions this morning :cool1: Doing the Exclusive Whale watching and Mendenhall Glacier, the Takshanuk Mountain Trail 4x4, and Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary, Raptor Center and Totems.

Wanted to do the Disney Exclusive Lumberjack show, but it is showing no availability :-( :confused3

I'm booked :cool1:

Hello May 10 cruisers - We're cruising later in the summer, but I was hoping you could share your excursion times, so that we can advance plan our days a little bit better...

Can you tell me for what time your excursions are scheduled??

[SanDiegoSteph]

MUCH appreciated!!

[MukilteoSailor]

Well with the new Kids sail free promotion they just announced for the Alaska cruise, we have switched from the West Coast REPO cruise in April to this one.

This thread is a lot lighter than that one but I am excited to be on this cruise and get to know some of you before we sail.

We are just down the road from Vancouver a little north of Seattle so this is really going to help for logistics.

It will be me, my wife, son (10), and daughter (4).

[JamesF408]

It will be me, my wife, son (10), and daughter (4).

Welcome! Hopefully this board will pick up.

[ytsyts]

Just made excursion and Palo reservations... 90 days away!

[JamesF408]

Just made excursion and Palo reservations... 90 days away!

ytsyts, US TOO!:banana:
We booked all our excursions just a couple minutes ago! So excited...almost here!:dance3:

[ytsyts]

Yay! I am glad we didn't have much problem... looking at the inaugural cruise thread, seems like a frustrating experience for them.

[JamesF408]

Yay! I am glad we didn't have much problem... looking at the inaugural cruise thread, seems like a frustrating experience for them.

I read that too! Glad I didn't sail on that cruise. I'll wait till all the kinks are worked out. We're hoping to go in December 2011. We'll see what happens.

[MysticDDA]

Ours are made too! Got all our first choices on excursions and brunch at Palo! Online check-in done as well. Whoo hoo, now it's feeling real!
And for more icing on this lovely cake, my DH is taking me to Disneyland this weekend for Valentine's Day!

[ClaireinTN]

Hi all, and sorry to crash your thread. But I am stressing about one excursion and I am hoping there is someone here who might be willing to provide some information for me. The excursion is Glacier View Sea Kayaking in Juneau, and I would be ever so grateful to know two things:

1. Is this excursion sold out on your cruise yet?

2. Are there multiple times offered? (And if so, what are those times?) (Oops, I guess that might be three things.)

Thank you and happy planning!

Claire

[ytsyts]

Hi all, and sorry to crash your thread. But I am stressing about one excursion and I am hoping there is someone here who might be willing to provide some information for me. The excursion is Glacier View Sea Kayaking in Juneau, and I would be ever so grateful to know two things:

1. Is this excursion sold out on your cruise yet?

2. Are there multiple times offered? (And if so, what are those times?) (Oops, I guess that might be three things.)

Thank you and happy planning!

Claire

Hi,

I just took a quick look and the excursion not offered on this cruise.

[ClaireinTN]

Hi,

I just took a quick look and the excursion not offered on this cruise.

Thank you very much for checking. It is puzzling that this excursion would not be available on your cruise--when I read about it on the DCL website it didn't say "seasonal" so I can't imagine why it wouldn't be offered on your cruise. Unless they are not offering it at all?

[Carrol]

I am lucky enought to be going to a conference the beginning of May. An Alaska Cruise is on my bucket list. Just booked my very first cruise. It's perfect timing as my conference ends of the 5th so it will give us some time to take in Vancouver. We have an Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah. Since this is our first we can't book anything until Feb. 24th. I hope they are not full.

Any help is appreciated. This is such a reverse. Usually friends come to me when they are planning their first WDW trips since I go there so often.

[Nerbiepie]

Just made excursion and Palo reservations... 90 days away!

Did you reserve dinner?.. I looked at trying to do a brunch but it was not available.... :sad2:
However we are book on the whitepass trail and Whale watching/Mendihall glacier tour :cool1:

I am soooo needing this trip... going to spend 3 days in Vancouver before the cruise to vist family aswell :thumbsup2

[KermitRocks]

HI all. I booked this cruise a few days ago and I'm so excited!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

Did you reserve dinner?.. I looked at trying to do a brunch but it was not available.... :sad2:

I suggest checking the DCL site regularly. Palo brunch wasn't available the first day I logged on but two days later there it was and I booked it. I still haven't see high tea yet. Good luck. :thumbsup2

[KermitRocks]

I just checked and brunch is available right now. Good luck.

[JamesF408]

Welcome KermitRocks.

Less than 90 days to go!

[KermitRocks]

Welcome KermitRocks.

Less than 90 days to go!

Thanks! I know. It will be here before we know it. :banana::banana::banana::banana:

[MukilteoSailor]

I am lucky enought to be going to a conference the beginning of May. An Alaska Cruise is on my bucket list. Just booked my very first cruise. It's perfect timing as my conference ends of the 5th so it will give us some time to take in Vancouver. We have an Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah. Since this is our first we can't book anything until Feb. 24th. I hope they are not full.

Any help is appreciated. This is such a reverse. Usually friends come to me when they are planning their first WDW trips since I go there so often.

We are in the same boat. This is our first cruise as well so we have to wait until the 24th to book anything. Although I feel more confident that we can get a few things reserved that I was for the WC Repo cruise we were originally planning to take. :)

[soonerfan2008]

Just made an excursion reservation and nursery hours (although I am hoping my potty trained, almost 3 year old will be allowed in the club!!).

Can't wait!!!

Does this cruise have a FE exchange?

[dreamerliz]

:yay: Yippee! Glad to have found this thread. My Sis & I and my 2 neices 11 & 13. First seating. My fourth cruise, my 1st Disney cruise:lovestruc and my sisters first ever cruise.
My first cruise was on HAL to Alaska. I loved, loved, loved it. Alaska is so gorgeous!!! You are right sitting on the deck with a hot coffee watching the world go by!!! Prepare to be amazed !!!
I have read something about a high tea?!?! Can we book before the cruise??

See you there :cool1:

[dreamerliz]

Ok dumb question! If we have a pirate night do we bring our stuff from home?? Do they have things available on the ship?

Thanks :goodvibes

[ytsyts]

Ok dumb question! If we have a pirate night do we bring our stuff from home?? Do they have things available on the ship?

Thanks :goodvibes

Yeap, u can buy basic Pirates things onboard, however I don't recall seeing a lot of choices.:upsidedow

[ytsyts]

:yay: Yippee! Glad to have found this thread. My Sis & I and my 2 neices 11 & 13. First seating. My fourth cruise, my 1st Disney cruise:lovestruc and my sisters first ever cruise.
My first cruise was on HAL to Alaska. I loved, loved, loved it. Alaska is so gorgeous!!! You are right sitting on the deck with a hot coffee watching the world go by!!! Prepare to be amazed !!!
I have read something about a high tea?!?! Can we book before the cruise??

See you there :cool1:

Hi,

You can book Palo high tea, as long as it is offered, and that there's still seats available. If u are a 1st time DCL cruiser, u can book 75 days before the trip, i.e. at the same time when u are allow to book the excursions. You can also check availability again when you are onboard.

I didn't see high tea when I booked, but I managed to book brunch.

[dreamerliz]

thanks!! I love high tea so keeping my fingers crossed. Is the Palo brunch worth it? How much do they want for that?
thanks

[trekkie518]

Hello May 10 cruisers - We're cruising later in the summer, but I was hoping you could share your excursion times, so that we can advance plan our days a little bit better...

Can you tell me for what time your excursions are scheduled??

Our Takshunuk Trail 4x4 is 7:15 AM to 1:45 PM
Whale Encounter and Mendenhall Glacier Tour is 7:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary is 12:15 PM to 3:15 PM

Hope that helps.

[ytsyts]

thanks!! I love high tea so keeping my fingers crossed. Is the Palo brunch worth it? How much do they want for that?
thanks

I believe it's $10 per person for high tea, $20 for brunch or dinner.

I have not experienced brunch at Palo b4, perhaps u can reference a menu from past cruise to see if it's something u like:

http://allears.net/cruise/cr_menu.htm

[Lilbunnyk]

Yeap, u can buy basic Pirates things onboard, however I don't recall seeing a lot of choices.:upsidedow

I heard that there will not be pirate night on the Alaska cruises, not sure if it's true just something I heard.

[gonemousin']

Jumping on board and introducing ourselves. I'm more of a lurker than a poster. Our cruising party includes myself, my DH, my DD11 and my DD7.

We booked the 5/10 cruise about a month ago. We're seasoned cruisers on other lines, but this will be our 2nd DCL cruise. Our 1st one was a not-so-Eastern/Tortola itinerary that ended up as a Western with a double dip to CC, thanks to a hurricane. Hopefully we won't have that problem with this cruise!

Is anyone else getting the feeling that this boat might be half empty? When we booked (about 100 days out), we were still able to get main seating for dining, and when I booked our excursions and Palo, everything was available that I wanted (a first) and I had my pick of the litter for Palo brunch/dinner/tea, although tea went fast. It looks like there are still plenty of cabins available. The staff to kid ratio in the kids club might be 1:1 at this rate, LOL!

Happy planning everyone!

[gonemousin']

I heard that there will not be pirate night on the Alaska cruises, not sure if it's true just something I heard.

Someone on the 5/3 inaugural Alaska cruise posted that DCL confirmed there is a pirate night (subject to change of course ;)). I guess we won't know for sure until we get on the boat!



I called DCL today to ask about themed nights for this cruise:

Day 2 - formal night

Day 5 - pirate night

Day 6 - semi formal

[dreamerliz]

Well it looks like I never even got a chance at the tea :confused3

Oh well I can handle it (sniff!)

Glad to hear there will be a pirate night!

I thought the excursions were a little pricy!:scared1: Europe was so much cheaper than these! (on RCCL).

Good thing the ports are all easy to walk around in!!!

[gonemousin']

I didn't book a tea, just a brunch, but it was available at the 90 day booking window for a brief moment (at midnight).

The excursions are very expensive. :headache: We booked dog sledding in Skagway and whale watching in Juneau and I choked at the cost! I think we're going to sit back and relax in Ketchikan. Walk around town a little, shop, and enjoy the near empty boat. None of the Ketchikan excursions interest us.

[I<3EvilQueen]

Ok. Finally got some time to post here :-)

My room-mates and I have the following booked

Embarcation Night: Palo
Skagway: Chillkoot Horseback Adventure
Juneau: Whale Encounter & Mendenhall Glacier
Ketchican: Classic Misty Fjords Flightseeing

I are now all set except for the packing. Flights and hotel booked as well, as we are staying in Vancouver a few days before hand.

[poohj80]

I'll be cruising later in the summer and wondering if you could share what options/days Palo has to offer on the Alaskan cruises please? I read about brunch, but is there also a tea? If so, on what days are brunch and tea available?

Thanks for the help!

PJ

[poohj80]

Ok. Finally got some time to post here :-)

My room-mates and I have the following booked

Embarcation Night: Palo
Skagway: Chillkoot Horseback Adventure
Juneau: Whale Encounter & Mendenhall Glacier
Ketchican: Classic Misty Fjords Flightseeing

I are now all set except for the packing. Flights and hotel booked as well, as we are staying in Vancouver a few days before hand.

May I ask what times your excursions are scheduled please? I'm cruising later in the summer and cannot see the excursion times yet. Also, if you wouldn't mind looking, what time is the Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Quest excursion offered in Juneau please? We're trying to figure out the difference between these two.

Thanks for any help you may offer!
PJ

[poohj80]

thanks!! I love high tea so keeping my fingers crossed. Is the Palo brunch worth it? How much do they want for that?
thanks

We have had both dinner and brunch at Palo and we much prefer brunch. Brunch is kinda buffet style with an ordered entree but the buffet selections on Bahamian cruises include shrimp, crab legs, salmon, scallops, a YUMMY table of desserts, danishes and breakfast breads, exoctic cheeses, and.... There are both breakfast and lunch offerings as the entree. At dinner, the food was good but we didn't get to try as many things since it was a traditional soup, salad, entree, dessert.

[gonemousin']

I'll be cruising later in the summer and wondering if you could share what options/days Palo has to offer on the Alaskan cruises please? I read about brunch, but is there also a tea? If so, on what days are brunch and tea available?

Thanks for the help!

PJ

There is High Tea. It was available for me to book at 12:01am at my 90 day booking window. I didn't book it (wasn't interested), but noticed it was gone by the time I completed my brunch Palo reservation.

Brunch booking options have been available (for me) on sea days, including the Tracy Arm day. Days 2, 3 & 7. I can't confirm for sure because I didn't inquire on tea, but I imagine reservations would fall on the same days. Hope that helps.

I'll check on the shore excursions you asked about and post back.

[gonemousin']

May I ask what times your excursions are scheduled please? I'm cruising later in the summer and cannot see the excursion times yet. Also, if you wouldn't mind looking, what time is the Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Quest excursion offered in Juneau please? We're trying to figure out the difference between these two.

Thanks for any help you may offer!
PJ

The Exclusive Whale Encounter & Mendenhall Glacier is offered at the following two times in Juneau:
7:45am-12:15pm
9:50am-2:20pm

Give me a few minutes - I'm going to see if I can go through each and every excursion and make a list of times available. Hopefully it's not too cumbersome. The DCL site can be very slow!

[poohj80]

The Exclusive Whale Encounter & Mendenhall Glacier is offered at the following two times in Juneau:
7:45am-12:15pm
9:50am-2:20pm

Give me a few minutes - I'm going to see if I can go through each and every excursion and make a list of times available. Hopefully it's not too cumbersome. The DCL site can be very slow!

Thanks so much for all your help!

[gonemousin']

Thanks so much for all your help!

You're very welcome. I PM'd you a list of the excursion times and I created a separate post about it here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2666085

Good luck with your planning!

[brentm3]

Breaking out of lurker mode...booked this last October...

5/10 sailing...2 adults, 2 kids (8 and 6) - deck 7 (yay!) inside (boo!) - early seating. Celebrating my b-day on 5/15

Doing a whale cruise, the Disney lumberjack show, and the Liarsville show. Flying into Seattle and driving up.

[poohj80]

You're very welcome. I PM'd you a list of the excursion times and I created a separate post about it here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2666085

Good luck with your planning!

You are SO awesome! Thanks again! This is why I LOVE LOVE LOVE the DIS Boards!!!! :yay::yay::yay:

[soonerfan2008]

We booked the Yukon excursion in Skagway, and it is 8:15-4:15.

Alaska excursions are expensive, but you can also book most of the options in port. For example, when we were there in September, we went to the glacier in Juneau for under $20 for 4. We took a shuttle, spent an hour or so there, then came back to town. We also could have booked a whale watching excursion--same as the ship's excursion--for about half the price.

Ketchikan is a great town to tool around in--lots to see on foot or via trolley.

Now, if I can just get a Palo brunch reservation, I will be thrilled!!!

[Heynow]

Hi Everyone,

We just booked our cruise today and we are very excited. This will be our second Disney Cruise. My husband, DS(9), DD(4) and myself look forward to meeting you all!

[Cerberus9]

Just booked this cruise on the spur of the moment with the "kids sail free" deal. Myself, my wife and our 2 kids (age 6 and 8). We've been talking about going on a Disney cruise for years and finally decided to take the plunge! Wife is super excited... We don't plan to tell the kids till we're at the terminal! Coming from Vancouver Island, so very convenient for us. Its our first cruise, and our first family vacation since Disneyland in 2007. Hope to meet you all on board!

[ytsyts]

Just booked this cruise on the spur of the moment with the "kids sail free" deal. Myself, my wife and our 2 kids (age 6 and 8). We've been talking about going on a Disney cruise for years and finally decided to take the plunge! Wife is super excited... We don't plan to tell the kids till we're at the terminal! Coming from Vancouver Island, so very convenient for us. Its our first cruise, and our first family vacation since Disneyland in 2007. Hope to meet you all on board!

Welcome! This is only our 2nd cruise, but we enjoyed our first one so much that we booked again while on the first cruise.:cutie:

[grumpymama]

My husband, my son (2), daughter(13) and I are booked on this cruise. We're in a outside cabin and we have first seating for dinner. Anyone else with a teen going?

[ytsyts]

:cool1:

Less than 2 months to go!

[CindyTeg]

We are flying into Seattle also, how are you driving up to Vancouver? Are you using a rental agency? There are 2 of us and getting into Seattle night of May 7th

[gonemousin']

We're flying into Seattle too. Flying into Vancouver was $3K more! :scared1:

We'll spend some time in Seattle and then take the QuickShuttle to Vancouver on the 9th and take it back to SeaTac when the cruise is over on the 17th. The QuickShuttle was the easiest option for our family.

We considered renting a car, but a one way rental was far too expensive and a weekly rental combined with a week of parking was also more than we wanted to spend. We also considered Amtrak, but its schedule would only work if we spent another night in Vancouver - not an option for us.

Good luck with your decision!

[dreamerliz]

There is Allegiance Air out of Bellingham WA. I have never flown with them but my friends in Vancouver BC do all the time. They have some great deals.

[poohj80]

There is Allegiance Air out of Bellingham WA. I have never flown with them but my friends in Vancouver BC do all the time. They have some great deals.

We fly Allegiant in the SE but unfortunately, their routes are limited and we would have to buy 3 separate round-trip tickets on them to get from here to Bellingham. :(

[everafter1]

My husband and I just booked this cruise! We're so excited to be back on the Wonder and really excited to visit Alaska for the 1st time:goodvibes

[kris3kid]

We're flying into Seattle too. Flying into Vancouver was $3K more! :scared1:

We'll spend some time in Seattle and then take the QuickShuttle to Vancouver on the 9th and take it back to SeaTac when the cruise is over on the 17th. The QuickShuttle was the easiest option for our family.

We considered renting a car, but a one way rental was far too expensive and a weekly rental combined with a week of parking was also more than we wanted to spend. We also considered Amtrak, but its schedule would only work if we spent another night in Vancouver - not an option for us.

Good luck with your decision!


Hi I am on the cruise after you and also taking the quick shuttle. If you join entertainment.com I think it is $30 for a year you can print out coupons for quick shuttle up to a week before your trip. Write your confermation number on the coupon and give it to the driver and they will give you 50% off two peoples trips (they refund your CC), hey thats more than enough for a meal at Palos.:banana:

[sheri117]

We are on this cruise also. We're a family of 5 (me, dh, ds (15), ds (10 turning 11 on day 2), and ds (7)), and are traveling with my mother and sil and her granddaughter (5). We're in two ocean view rooms on deck two (took advantage of the kids sail free offer, and it was cheaper for my mom and sil to go, than for us to go by ourselves!)

We're really looking forward to the cruise - just 40 days left! We've cruised before, but never on Disney, and we can't wait!

[ytsyts]

Just got my cruise documents.... no upgrade this time :<

[gonemousin']

Hi I am on the cruise after you and also taking the quick shuttle. If you join entertainment.com I think it is $30 for a year you can print out coupons for quick shuttle up to a week before your trip. Write your confermation number on the coupon and give it to the driver and they will give you 50% off two peoples trips (they refund your CC), hey thats more than enough for a meal at Palos.:banana:

Thanks for the tip!

[Lilbunnyk]

Just got our cruise documents today for this cruise. I'm so excited, just 37 days left. We have been planning this trip since Sept 2009!:cool1:

[trekkie518]

Got our cruise docs, only 31 days till we start the drive from MI to Vancouver. I so can't wait. I keep asking DH if we can leave yet (I think I'm starting to annoy him, I've only been asking for 100 days :lmao:)

[everafter1]

we just got our cruise documents too! For some reason they sent seperate booklets this time for my husband and I... Does that matter? The room numbers arte all the same and everything, but we've always gotten 1 booklet for both in past cruises.

[I<3EvilQueen]

Yeah I was so excited to see the envelope. I had to wait for my room-mate to get home for him to open it :-) Now I have to resist the urge to start packing already.

[Carrol]

Just curious, everyone who has received their cruise packages did you book directly with Disney Cruise Line or did you use a Disney travel agent. I book all my trips with Mouse Ear Vacations but this is the first time I have booked a cruise. I hope this doesn't hold mine up as a result.

[gonemousin']

Just curious, everyone who has received their cruise packages did you book directly with Disney Cruise Line or did you use a Disney travel agent. I book all my trips with Mouse Ear Vacations but this is the first time I have booked a cruise. I hope this doesn't hold mine up as a result.

I booked mine through a travel agent and she called today to tell me that our docs arrived at her office.

If you don't hear from your TA soon, pop them a note to check the status of your documents.

[everafter1]

We booked through DU and it was our first time using a TA and we got the documents in the mail. The only thing you really need from them are the luggage tags and you can get them at the port. Once, we booked like 3 weeks out and got our documents after the cruise. :goodvibes

I am trying to do the online check in and it's only the 2nd time we've had to fly in for a cruise (the 1st was the Med and DCL did our flights for us). For the flight arrival, it asks for all legs of your trip, but I notice on the departure that there is room for only 1 leg of the trip and we are changing planes on the way back. I'm assuming they just need to know your 1st flight's information for debarkation, but I wasn't sure. Does anyone know?

[trekkie518]

Booked ours through Dreams Unlimited. We called to verify that we could get extra luggage tags at the port. It's amazing how much extra stuff you need for Alaska vs the Bahamas.

27 more days till we start driving.

[Lilbunnyk]

We booked through DVC. Can't wait, less then a month to go. I think I'm driving DH crazy too!

[Thistle]

Has clothing been discussed? I'm at a loss as to what to wear. My first thought was just to layer and start with a long sleeve shirt then a sweatshirt and top of it with a jacket. But then I think they changed the ship to make us warmer... so is it going to be that cold? I live in Florida, we don't have winter clothing!!! Maybe some mittens!

[Lilbunnyk]

Yes, it will most likely be cold in May. I would bring lots of layers and winter clothing. Also keep in kind that Alaska is a rain forest and we may see a lot of rain so bring your waterproof gear. I have been to northern Canada in the summer and it never got warmer then about 45 degrees F!

[Heynow]

Hi All

We cruised on the Magic 3 years ago and we did fishextenders (look for more info on front page). My son is begging to do this again and I need to find some fellow cruisers that would like to do this!!! I hate to disappoint DS 9.

Basically you hang mail pockets on the fish outside your door and each family takes a day and delivers little goodies to each room. My kids always looked forward to coming back to the room and seeing what little gift was left. They had just as much fun when it was our turn to deliver our treats.

If you are interested send me a private message with your cabin number and who will be traveling with you and before the cruise and will make sure everyone gets the information privately as well.:cool1:

[sheri117]

I send you a PM. I hope it worked!

[everafter1]

We're kind of a quiet group, huh? Is there a Dis meet or anything else going on? I don't think we'll be able to do the FE because I'm sure I'll overpack my regular luggage.

We have less than a month to go! So excited! :goodvibes

[jlwhitney]

Has clothing been discussed? I'm at a loss as to what to wear. My first thought was just to layer and start with a long sleeve shirt then a sweatshirt and top of it with a jacket. But then I think they changed the ship to make us warmer... so is it going to be that cold? I live in Florida, we don't have winter clothing!!! Maybe some mittens!

My main plan is long sleeve shirts under t shirts with either a fleece vest or fleece jacket (based on how cold it is) plus I bought a rain jacket. We live in florida as well (actually moved here from PA almost two years ago) so we gave up alot of our winter clothes. I am not that worried. I am more worried about being wet!!!

[jlwhitney]

Hello everyone,

DH and I are joining you all and we can't wait. We are in our mid 20's and will be celebrating our 3rd anniversary the day we get off the ship. We will be in Vancouver for 3 nights before and at Disneyland for 4 nights after the cruise.

[gonemousin']

Yeah, this is definitely a quiet group. If it's any indication of our boat, it'll be the least populated cruise I've ever been on. No complaints from me! Looks like almost every category is still available to book.

We haven't started packing but we did meet with the gentleman who will be staying at our house while we're gone. Our big dog loves him, as does our elderly kitty so he'll be in good company.

We'll be cruising in four short weeks!

[everafter1]

i thought the cruise would be empty too judging by these boards, but it seems like the cabins on this one are booking faster than the other May cruises. I can't be sure, but it just looks like there are fewer categories available. Maybe there are just a lot of non-dis people on it? :confused3

[ytsyts]

Yeah, this is definitely a quiet group. If it's any indication of our boat, it'll be the least populated cruise I've ever been on. No complaints from me! Looks like almost every category is still available to book.

We haven't started packing but we did meet with the gentleman who will be staying at our house while we're gone. Our big dog loves him, as does our elderly kitty so he'll be in good company.

We'll be cruising in four short weeks!

Wow, we are counting down in weeks now!:yay:

[disney_guest]

Yeah, this is definitely a quiet group. If it's any indication of our boat, it'll be the least populated cruise I've ever been on. No complaints from me! Looks like almost every category is still available to book.

We haven't started packing but we did meet with the gentleman who will be staying at our house while we're gone. Our big dog loves him, as does our elderly kitty so he'll be in good company.

We'll be cruising in four short weeks!


I have been skimming over this thread and while there appears to be a few kids going I don't see a "large" group. Wondering if this will be a quiet cruise as well. Would be nice if the kids could have some company as well in the clubs. Just hoping for a good time the whole family can enjoy.

[gonemousin']

I agree - I'm guessing the kids clubs won't be sailing at capacity. My DD11 will love it if the Edge is nice and quiet but my DD7 is very outgoing and enjoys making crowds of new friends. At least one of them will be happy, LOL, just not sure who! :laughing:

[I<3EvilQueen]

I just bought a rain jacket. But plan to wear layers. Short sleeve shirt, sweat shirt, and rain jacket/flannel.

[everafter1]

On the DCL website it looks like the categories for the inside and oceanview rooms are no longer available right now, but they are offering discounts on verandahs. So I don't think it will be full, but some categories are filling. On our Med cruise last May our cruise meet was quiet, and the ship wasn't full, but there were still a lot of people... Just not very many from the DIS. Regardless, it should be an amazing time :goodvibes

[disney_guest]

I did see this on the thread so I will ask. Is there an FE group for this cruise? We have never done it and would like to get involved - just not sure how/what to do. Thanks.

[I<3EvilQueen]

I am not that worried. I am more worried about being wet!!!

Yeah with the weather being between 40 and 70, and it is the rainy zone, I think that dressing in layers and having a rain jacket will be a good idea.

[sheri117]

I agree - I'm guessing the kids clubs won't be sailing at capacity. My DD11 will love it if the Edge is nice and quiet but my DD7 is very outgoing and enjoys making crowds of new friends. At least one of them will be happy, LOL, just not sure who! :laughing:

My boys are 11 and 7 also - they'll have a great time! :goodvibes

[neoavatara]

Family of four, with a five year old and infant...weeks left to the trip, and getting really excited!

[dreamerliz]

3 weeks from now I'll be in BC!!!!! Count down is on!!!!!!

[dreamerliz]

I was trying to add my son... get him an inside cabin and none available so there must be a lot of people on this cruise?!?!? Do you think any inside's will open up?

Thanks

[gonemousin']

There were inside cabins open a few days ago. Not sure if any will open up at this point, but you can check each day. Best chance is (very) early morning. Good luck!

[everafter1]

I keep checking the DCL website and one day I'll see inside cabins available, the next day they're not, so keep checking and as an above poster said try early in the morning. The other thing I noticed (because we were watching the rates for a friend who thought about coming too) was that the inside rooms were always gone when I checked on weekends, but I would see them on weekdays. Granted this was about a month ago, so things may have changed.

Another option is that the restricted rates are now available on the verandah rooms, but that could be pricey if it's for just 1 person.

Keep checking and fingers crossed it opens up! :goodvibes

[Shanonn]

My husband & sons ages 4 & 5 will be on this cruise. We would love to participate in the fish extender exchange.

[ytsyts]

I am not so hopeful for an answer since this thread is so quiet - but no harm checking - anyone interested in whale watching boat trip in Juneau? This operator is rated #1 in Tripadvisor:
http://www.harvandmarvs.com/index.html

Cost is $149 per person, plus 5% sales tax.
$140.00 per person, plus 5% sales tax, for group of 6
They also make a courtesy stop at Mendehall Glacier, which is the #1 place to visit in Juneau.

[Lilbunnyk]

I am not so hopeful for an answer since this thread is so quiet - but no harm checking - anyone interested in whale watching boat trip in Juneau? This operator is rated #1 in Tripadvisor:
http://www.harvandmarvs.com/index.html

Cost is $149 per person, plus 5% sales tax.
$140.00 per person, plus 5% sales tax, for group of 6
They also make a courtesy stop at Mendehall Glacier, which is the #1 place to visit in Juneau.

We are booked for a whale watching and mendehall glacier excursion through DCL and can't wait! I feel safer going through Disney just in case the boat doesn't get back in time or something like that at least the cruise ship won't leave without us. I guess I am just a little paranoid because we went whale watching in Canada a few years ago and our boat got lost.

["Got Disney"]

Hey everyone...cant wait to hear how your cruise goes :thumbsup2 I am on the July 19th and we are all filled up for our cruise...but it is summer so kids are off school making our cruise more crowded.

I see that the poster who started this tread has found info from my thread and re posted it here....on your page one....i have also posted more stuff since than that you may or may not find helpful....some I found on my own on the internet and some I have found from others that are also cruising Alaska.

anyway are you guys doing a FE this cruise? if so someone needs help that is a DISer on your cruise that I am going to help direct her on how it works and how to make one. But if you are not than no need for her to do it. So can you post a yes you are or a no you are not and if so do you have a list yet of who is and who is not?

Cant wait for July 19th :woohoo:

[Shanonn]

I would like to participate in a FE but not sure if we are having one on our cruise.

[poohj80]

Hey everyone...cant wait to hear how your cruise goes :thumbsup2 I am on the July 19th and we are all filled up for our cruise...but it is summer so kids are off school making our cruise more crowded.

I see that the poster who started this tread has found info from my thread and re posted it here....

What's the link to your thread?

[dreamerliz]

:yay::cool1:
3 Weeks til we go gang!!!!!! YIPPPEEE

[gonemousin']

YAY!!! It can't come fast enough!

:yay:

["Got Disney"]

What's the link to your thread?

Oh sorry...:rotfl2:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2294276

so are you guys doing an FE or has that still not been decided? also have you read that their may be no pirate night? that is the take on the boards on what we are being told....we all knew about the fireworks but never about no pirate night...have you been told whats up? Since your cruise is so early?

[everafter1]

Thanks for the information!

As much as I would love to do an FE, I think we may skip it because I will probably overpack and have more bulky items in my suitcase for this cruise.

Are we doing a DIS meet at all? I didn't see one on here, so I wasn't sure if I missed it.

I know we're a quiet group, but I think it will pick up some now that we're so close :goodvibes

[brentm3]

I know we're a quiet group, but I think it will pick up some now that we're so close :goodvibes

I'm not quiet...I just play a quiet person on the internet! :banana:

[ytsyts]

We are booked for a whale watching and mendehall glacier excursion through DCL and can't wait! I feel safer going through Disney just in case the boat doesn't get back in time or something like that at least the cruise ship won't leave without us. I guess I am just a little paranoid because we went whale watching in Canada a few years ago and our boat got lost.

Thanks! That's good to know. 1 tour operator claimed they never had their guests missed their cruise. But yes when I was on the med cruise last year our (independent) bus to Mt Versuvius broke down as the driver was reckless and overheat the vehicle on the way up, driving too fast uphill. It took us a longer time to get back to town to visit Pompeii... And I haven't learnt my lesson!

Anyway, the tours on Disney seems marked up, but not as much as the ones compared to the European port adventures. And after calling a few operators they keep directly me back to Disney cruise for booking. Am running out of time now, so I'll just stick with Disney's port adventures then.
;)

[JamesF408]

Hi everyone!

Sorry for being a very distant lead on this thread. I haven't been very responsive :confused3

I know these are all obvious statements :thumbsup2

So I noticed my wife is now on this thread and I didn't even know until she updated me that people are asking question about a cruise meet and stuff and I seen posts by her, kinda funny when you don't even know and find out by surprise :) I would be more than happy to have someone organize the cruise meet at the time. I have been super busy at work with new management, new boss, and major fundraising event in a week :mad: too much going on.

So enough with excuses, would anyone like to get the ball rolling with a meet?

[2kolohe]

Making my first post. My friends and I will be traveling from Hawaii, and were wondering if a rain jacket was needed. Good to know we'd better pack that as well. We probably will be one of the most bundle bunch you will ever see, as we are used to 75+ weather. Most of us think we're freezing to death when the temperature drops in low 60's.

Looking forward to a new adventure. Can't wait to go on vacation.

[everafter1]

Making my first post. My friends and I will be traveling from Hawaii, and were wondering if a rain jacket was needed. Good to know we'd better pack that as well. We probably will be one of the most bundle bunch you will ever see, as we are used to 75+ weather. Most of us think we're freezing to death when the temperature drops in low 60's.

Looking forward to a new adventure. Can't wait to go on vacation.

Being from Florida, we're the same way! Usually we pick something tropical for vacation, but we've always wanted to see Alaska. It should be an amazing cruise! :goodvibes

I saw on the May 3rd cruise board that someone will be doing a live blog during their cruise and she was kind enough to share the link with me: http://www.carol-anne.ca/disney%20room.htm
A few people blogged live on the Med cruise before ours last May and it was really helpful, so I'm sure it will be a great read!

The past few cruises where I've been to a meet, it was pretty simple. Everyone just met in the promenade lounge at a certain time on the 1st or 2nd day. It was kind of fun running into eachother the rest of the cruise.

[2kolohe]

Thanks for the information. Will be sure to check it out as we will be staying in Seattle for a few days before heading out to Vancouver. One has never been on a cruise and the two of us has. There's much excitement as that last time we were on the Wonder was in 2004.

[disney_guest]

I'll throw it out there one last time. Does anyone know if there is an FE on the ship? There seems to be some interest but no definitive answer. Sorry if I am bearing a dead horse here but just thought it would be a nice treat for the kids.
Nonetheless - looking forward to the trip! :cool1:

[gonemousin']

I'll throw it out there one last time. Does anyone know if there is an FE on the ship? There seems to be some interest but no definitive answer. Sorry if I am bearing a dead horse here but just thought it would be a nice treat for the kids.
Nonetheless - looking forward to the trip! :cool1:

Check out posts 155 & 156 of this thread - looks like a couple of people exchanged info about doing something.

We're trying to minimize luggage, so no FE exchange for us, but I hope you're able to find a group of folks to share with. Good luck!

[sheri117]

I did not get a response, but would still be interested (although I've never done one before). Would it work if there were just two of us... Very quiet group.

[AFKlingon]

Hello,

My family will be on the cruise in May and we would like to participate in the FE. This is our first cruise and we stumbled across the FE concept. Needless to say we are hooked! My family consists of my wife, my son Truman (age 1) and me. Being that this is our first FE we would welcome any gift suggestions.

Bill

[sheri117]

I'm not sure there IS an FE yet. It's also our first cruise, and we'd like to participate, but I'm not sure where to start. Anybody more experienced willing to host it?

[ytsyts]

I'm not sure there IS an FE yet. It's also our first cruise, and we'd like to participate, but I'm not sure where to start. Anybody more experienced willing to host it?

I have no experience too, but from what i gathered from other threads, there'll be a list of the rooms participating and the number / age of pple staying in the rooms. I am not sure what else is required from the host/hostess so better not commit myself to something I can't handle - will be on the road already next Friday - long long way to go for us to go from Asia...

If someone wants to host it, I'd like to participate. If this is any encouragement at all, I'll get something from Hong Kong Disneyland for the FE gifts.
:idea:

[sheri117]

I have no experience too, but from what i gathered from other threads, there'll be a list of the rooms participating and the number / age of pple staying in the rooms. I am not sure what else is required from the host/hostess so better not commit myself to something I can't handle - will be on the road already next Friday - long long way to go for us to go from Asia...

If someone wants to host it, I'd like to participate. If this is any encouragement at all, I'll get something from Hong Kong Disneyland for the FE gifts.
:idea:

Actually, that'd stress me out a little - not sure I could compete! What a long way to travel - but it'll be totally fun!

[Lilbunnyk]

It sounds like many people will be on their first disney cruise May 10 to Alaska. This will be my fifth Disney cruise but I have never done the fish exchange before. From what I have gathered we just need a list of people who are participating and state room #s. Everyone participating needs to make or buy a fish extender to hang outside your room and then everyone passes out their goodies throughout the cruise by leaving them in the pockets of the fish extender. Since my husband, James started this thread I would be more than happy to organize the fish exchange, just let me know if you want to participate, how many people, names, adult or child, and state room #.

[ytsyts]

It sounds like many people will be on their first disney cruise May 10 to Alaska. This will be my fifth Disney cruise but I have never done the fish exchange before. From what I have gathered we just need a list of people who are participating and state room #s. Everyone participating needs to make or buy a fish extender to hang outside your room and then everyone passes out their goodies throughout the cruise by leaving them in the pockets of the fish extender. Since my husband, James started this thread I would be more than happy to organize the fish exchange, just let me know if you want to participate, how many people, names, adult or child, and state room #.

Sure, sounds great! And thanks for taking the lead.

Room #7619 (subject to change), 2 adults (DH and I)

I am leaving for Hong Kong on 29 April, so I'll need to know how many sets of gifts to buy by then.
:wizard:

[dreamerliz]

:scared1: Time seems to be flying by............ :banana:

Is our ship going to be pretty full? I see there is only verandah rooms left...

[sheri117]

It sounds like many people will be on their first disney cruise May 10 to Alaska. This will be my fifth Disney cruise but I have never done the fish exchange before. From what I have gathered we just need a list of people who are participating and state room #s. Everyone participating needs to make or buy a fish extender to hang outside your room and then everyone passes out their goodies throughout the cruise by leaving them in the pockets of the fish extender. Since my husband, James started this thread I would be more than happy to organize the fish exchange, just let me know if you want to participate, how many people, names, adult or child, and state room #.

Actually, with the expense of the cruise, and need to buy the FE's as well as the gifts in the next two weeks, I think we're out. I wish we'd planned this earlier. We have two rooms and four kids, and I'd be in charge of both of them as I'm sure my mom and sil would look at me like I grew a second head if I told them they had to do this. I'm so sorry. It would have been fun, but there's just not enough time right now...

[Lilbunnyk]

Sure, sounds great! And thanks for taking the lead.

Room #7619 (subject to change), 2 adults (DH and I)

I am leaving for Hong Kong on 29 April, so I'll need to know how many sets of gifts to buy by then.
:wizard:

Sounds good. If everyone who wants to participate can let us know by this Wednesday, April 27, then I will have the final list up on April 28.

[Shanonn]

We would like to participate in the FE. We are in room #6012 (2 adults & 2 boys ages 4 & 5).

[AFKlingon]

We would like to participate in the FE. We are in room #6126 (2 adults & 1 boy age 1).

[Lilbunnyk]

Shanon and Afklingon welcome to the fish exchange!

[AFKlingon]

Thanks LilBunnyk!

Hopefully all of our thumping around placing FE gifts won't keep the people below us up at night. :goodvibes

[Lilbunnyk]

Anyone else want to thump around the ship with us and participate in the fish exchange? It will be fun to get and give goodies to each other! :yay:

[Thistle]

My suggestion for those who want to do an FE thing is to do a secret pal exchange instead. Only because there just aren't that many people doing it. I usually participate in them but from the beginning this has been a small group and to really have fun with the FE's I think you need a few more people to do it. It's that running to your FE every time you go to your cabin that makes it exciting and you need people to sign up for that! Plus this was only just mentioned and it takes time planning for gifts.

So you could decide to do the exchange and maybe have a theme, I've done Christmas ornaments from your home town, candy from your home town, gifts from ports, there are tons of ideas! Not to rain on anyone's parade at all, so please don't take it that way, just a suggestion for those of you who want to add some fun to your cruise.

[Thistle]

Also, my search skills are seriously sucking this evening and can't find what I need. Maybe someone knows how wide the state room doors are? I need to make a birthday banner for my son and need a width. Thanks if anyone can help!

[2kolohe]

To all you experienced Disney Cruisers, need your help. Does anyone know if Disney will be doing the On board check in for those leaving Vancouver on the same day of disembarking. I haven't been able to find any information on this (unless I'm blind). My friends and I have a flight out the same day in the afternoon.

A big thanks ahead of time.

[everafter1]

I'm so glad you all got the FE going! I wish we could do it, but we just won't have the time and room in our luggage.

Thistle, I don't know the exact width, but I feel like the doors were pretty standard size. Someone on the main page probably know the eaxct measurements.

2kolohe, I was wondering the same thing. I know they only do onboard check in for certain airlines. I know they do it for the caribbean cruises, but I don't remember them doing it for the Med cruise last May.

[JamesF408]

Hi everyone,

Since my wife (Lilbunnyk) has took the lead (thank you!) and started an FE, I updated the original post inviting people to participate. Let her know so we can get a group of involved for a little fun.

Sorry I have been doing a lot of :happytv: and :yay: mixed with a lot of :surfweb:

That's watching tv, exercising, and a lot of work :)

So I'm thankful for my wife. Love you!

Let's get this fish exchange going!

[Lilbunnyk]

Hi everyone,

Since my wife (Lilbunnyk) has took the lead (thank you!) and started an FE, I updated the original post inviting people to participate. Let her know so we can get a group of involved for a little fun.

Sorry I have been doing a lot of :happytv: and :yay: mixed with a lot of :surfweb:

That's watching tv, exercising, and a lot of work :)

So I'm thankful for my wife. Love you!

Let's get this fish exchange going!
Hi you forgot to add us to the FE list on the main page!

[Cerberus9]

:scared1: Time seems to be flying by............ :banana:

Is our ship going to be pretty full? I see there is only verandah rooms left...

I've been trying to figure that out myself. While it's true that there are only veranda rooms left, there seem to be a *lot* of them left (and I think these are the most plentiful room type on the ship). We got bumped from an Ocean View to a veranda... I would have figured that because of all the veranda rooms left, that they'd upgrade more people to free up the lower cost rooms, but this doesn't seem to be the case...

[Nerbiepie]

I've been trying to figure that out myself. While it's true that there are only veranda rooms left, there seem to be a *lot* of them left (and I think these are the most plentiful room type on the ship). We got bumped from an Ocean View to a veranda... I would have figured that because of all the veranda rooms left, that they'd upgrade more people to free up the lower cost rooms, but this doesn't seem to be the case...

Yeah we had booked on our last cruise almost 2 years ago for a ocean view and when I saw that the ship was pretty empty I was excited at the thought of a free upgrade but alas we were not that lucky :sad2: perhaps we can upgrade when we get there...still would have been very nice to get a free one. Ohwell vacation time is coming soon... and it is needed :thumbsup2

[Lilbunnyk]

Today is your last chance to sign up for the fish exchange. The list of who is participating is on page one of this thread. Since it is a small group I am not setting a price limit or gifts per room limit but don't go crazy! Here is a link to some ideas on how to make your fish extender: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607&page=

[jlwhitney]

I've been trying to figure that out myself. While it's true that there are only veranda rooms left, there seem to be a *lot* of them left (and I think these are the most plentiful room type on the ship). We got bumped from an Ocean View to a veranda... I would have figured that because of all the veranda rooms left, that they'd upgrade more people to free up the lower cost rooms, but this doesn't seem to be the case...

There are actually even 8 1 bedroom suites open, i have never seen that many this close open

[Lilbunnyk]

The FE list is now closed, there are 5 cabins participating and they are listed on page one. Less then two weeks to go! :goodvibes

[brentm3]

Wife just went into fabric store and made a feeble attempt at describing the physical design of an FE...but she hadn't said what it was for at all.

The woman behind the counter said "are you making something to hang on a fish for an Alaska Cruise with Disney? I just had someone in here a little while ago building one of these."

We're in Illinois - was that any of you folks?

[Lilbunnyk]

Wife just went into fabric store and made a feeble attempt at describing the physical design of an FE...but she hadn't said what it was for at all.

The woman behind the counter said "are you making something to hang on a fish for an Alaska Cruise with Disney? I just had someone in here a little while ago building one of these."

We're in Illinois - was that any of you folks?

Not us, we are in California but that is pretty cool! I just made our fish extender last night. I think it came out pretty good for my first one. The Wonder is going to dock in San Francisco tomorrow which is 45 min from our house, so exciting. I might go over to say hi!

[Lilbunnyk]

We have one more family that wants to participate in the FE. I will add them too the first page. They are 1 adult, 1 girl age 4 and 1 boy age 9 in room #7544.

[JamesF408]

Not us, we are in California but that is pretty cool! I just made our fish extender last night. I think it came out pretty good for my first one. The Wonder is going to dock in San Francisco tomorrow which is 45 min from our house, so exciting. I might go over to say hi!

I just saw the Disney Wonder on the news docked in San Francisco. So awesome to see on the news. Can't wait to see what pictures you come home with since you went up there today.

1 more week people! Hope everyone is excited. The first post is updated for the FE.

[Lilbunnyk]

Just got home from SF, took the dogs to see The Wonder. It was a beautiful day and we had fun. Now I can't wait to get on board. If I can figure out how to post pics from my iPad I will put some up from today.

[Lilbunnyk]

http://jamesafarris.info/disney/wonder5.jpg
http://jamesafarris.info/disney/wonder4.jpg

[gonemousin']

How fun! What a great day you must have had seeing the Wonder! Love your kids. We have a yellow lab too and he's a sweetie. Thanks for posting the teaser pics!

We're getting so close, but today you were literally 'so close you could almost touch it', LOL! :lmao: I'm jealous!

[everafter1]

Those are great pictures! Thanks for sharing! And your kids are adorable :goodvibes

[dreamerliz]

:yay:
The Wonder is on it's way up North!!!! This makes me sooo happy.

Setting up ironing board in my room today and let the packing begin!!! I like to sort everything on there b4 the final "packing". This time next week I'll have already left home and be soon off to the airport = Edmonton to Vancouver. A few days spent with my parents and then out to sea!!!!:dance3:

Hee Hee!

[AFKlingon]

We have one more family that wants to participate in the FE. I will add them too the first page. They are 1 adult, 1 girl age 4 and 1 boy age 9 in room #7544.
Hi!

This is our first Disney cruise and our first FE and I'm am trying to get our FE gifts organized. I was wondering how our FE is going to work... is each cabin going to be assigned a night to deliver gifts? Are we going to deliver one or two things an evening?

Thank you for the guidance!
Bill, Leslie and Truman

[everafter1]

I think for FEs most people just deliver them at your leisure at a time that works for you :goodvibes

[Lilbunnyk]

Hi!

This is our first Disney cruise and our first FE and I'm am trying to get our FE gifts organized. I was wondering how our FE is going to work... is each cabin going to be assigned a night to deliver gifts? Are we going to deliver one or two things an evening?

Thank you for the guidance!
Bill, Leslie and Truman

Hi,
I was just going to keep it causual and have people deliver gifts whenever they want. Hopefully this works out and everyone doesn't deliver all at once!

[brentm3]

So I'm (electronically) watching the Wonder pull out of SF this evening, then I come back later to find this...

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa176/brentm3_photos/60d52a57.png

:( :( Medical emergency onboard, returning to SF at 20 knots :( :(

[AFKlingon]

Hi,
I was just going to keep it causual and have people deliver gifts whenever they want. Hopefully this works out and everyone doesn't deliver all at once!
Sounds perfect. Thanks again for organizing this for us!

[Lilbunnyk]

The Wonder has left SF again and is on its way to Victoria, they had to drop someone off for a medical emergency. I hope they are OK. I enjoyed seeing The Wonder here in my home port but did not want to see it come back so soon for an emergency.

[MysticDDA]

Getting excited now! We leave on Saturday (only 3 more days!) for Vancouver! Will do some sightseeing and then embark the Wonder Tuesday to sail away on my birthday!

[I<3EvilQueen]

http://jamesafarris.info/disney/wonder5.jpg
http://jamesafarris.info/disney/wonder4.jpg

Aw... a cute Boston. I have one too.

[I<3EvilQueen]

I have already packed and re-packed twice. I had to take out more clothes so that I had room for souveniers :-)

We leave on Saturday and staying a few days in Vancouver :-)
Can't Wait

[Lilbunnyk]

We are also leaving Saturday and hubby's birthday is day we get on ship! We have not packed a thing yet, yikes! Will probably do it last minute, hope we don't forget anything.

[JamesF408]

We are also leaving Saturday and hubby's birthday is day we get on ship! We have not packed a thing yet, yikes! Will probably do it last minute, hope we don't forget anything.

Me and MysticDDA are celebrating! I wonder how many others are celebrating a birthday. I remember one cruise we went on there were a lot of birthdays.

And BTW, we are...I am done packing :goodvibes

[sheri117]

Me and MysticDDA are celebrating! I wonder how many others are celebrating a birthday. I remember one cruise we went on there were a lot of birthdays.

And BTW, we are...I am done packing :goodvibes

DS's 11th birthday is our first sea day. We ordered decorations for the room, and cake. He's very excited!

[brentm3]

I wonder how many others are celebrating a birthday. I remember one cruise we went on there were a lot of birthdays.

And BTW, we are...I am done packing :goodvibes

Another here! My bday is the 15th...

[everafter1]

Our anniversary is the 14th and we'll be celebrating my birthday a little early (it's on the 19th). It should be lots of fun! It's coming up so fast!:goodvibes

[2boys2girls]

I haven't packed anything yet either. Mostly because our kids don't know about it so I have to be sneaky. Tonight I will iron and pack our hanging clothes. Tomorrow our carry on bags. The rest I will do the day before we leave and the morning of. We only live an hour from the port so we have more time than those who have to travel from a distance.

It's getting so close now!!!! :woohoo:

[poohj80]

I have a special request from my DD for anyone cruising to Alaska soon. if you happen to meet an early 20ish blonde and bubbly member of the Cruise Staff named Katie from FL, will you please tell her Aspen from Alabama says hello? We were worried about her during everything that happened in LA and haven't been able to find a mailing address for the Vancouver Port yet to send her a note.

Thanks so much!
PJ

[jlwhitney]

Our anniversary is the 14th and we'll be celebrating my birthday a little early (it's on the 19th). It should be lots of fun! It's coming up so fast!:goodvibes

Congrats! Our anniversary is the 17th, so we get to spend it on a ship, on a plane and in Disneyland :)

[JamesF408]

Countdown for us. Less than 24 hours and we will be on our way to Vancouver! We have our FE stuff ready to go. My wife did a great job and getting gifts for everyone participating.

I've seen some pictures of the scenery from the Wonder cruising around Alaska now and I am so excited!


Hope you all have your checklist of things ready.
Camera - check!
Video Camera - check!
Vacation face - check!
everything else - extra credit, check!

ALSO, Happy (insert celebration here) to all who are celebrating something! Whether it's celebrating an anniversary or birthday, I hope you all have a great one!

[JamesF408]

This should get everyone excited! Here's the link to more:
POSTED ON THE DISNEY BLOG (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/05/disney-wonder-cruises-through-tracy-arm-fjord-during-inaugural-alaskan-voyage/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5144/5692984999_13696034bb_o.jpg

[neoavatara]

Are amazing....must see.

My only worry is the waves that they are reporting...that would suck if the kids get motion sickness.

[JamesF408]

Are amazing....must see.

My only worry is the waves that they are reporting...that would suck if the kids get motion sickness.

I certainly have my bromine or whatever it's called for sea sickness. It looks like it's only on the way up to Alaska, but once in the bay it's fine. Knock on wood it's calmer for our cruise.

I'm sitting at the Airport in San Francisco waiting to head to Vancouver. Vacation for us has officially begun. Looking forward to distributing gifts for the FE!:woohoo:

[gonemousin']

I certainly have my bromine or whatever it's called for sea sickness. It looks like it's only on the way up to Alaska, but once in the bay it's fine. Knock on wood it's calmer for our cruise.

I'm sitting at the Airport in San Francisco waiting to head to Vancouver. Vacation for us has officially begun. Looking forward to distributing gifts for the FE!:woohoo:

Have a safe trip to Vancouver!

We just finished packing. One bag weighs 46.8 pounds and the other is 42.2. Phew! No wide load heavyweight baggage fees for us this time, LOL!

[JamesF408]

Hi everyone.

I am at the San Francisco Airport and decided to start our first trip report.

Follow us and I will continue to update each day of our vacation!

http://farrisfamilyvacation.blogspot.com/