July 5, 2011 - Mickey's WONDERful Alaskan Adventure

[belle26]

Chocolate souffle from Palo dinner and Stollen bread with cream from Palo brunch. Yum!

Can't wait! Don't forget the Konk Koolers on CC - oops, forgot we won't be stopping there this time!

[WDWLVR]

Can't wait! Don't forget the Konk Koolers on CC - oops, forgot we won't be stopping there this time!


Well I'm not a drinker but DH likes the virgin ones. If you like the taste of a CC he suggests the new V8 Smoothie (Colado flavor). He says it comes real close to a Konk Kooler.

[belle26]

Well I'm not a drinker but DH likes the virgin ones. If you like the taste of a CC he suggests the new V8 Smoothie (Colado flavor). He says it comes real close to a Konk Kooler.

Might have to give that a try!

[cruisenow01]

18-21 hours of daylight, do you think the curtains will be enough? Should I pack a sleep mask?

[belle26]

18-21 hours of daylight, do you think the curtains will be enough? Should I pack a sleep mask?

Last time we were in Alaska, the curtains were plenty, but that was also a different cruise line. I would expect the curtains here would be fine also.

[laurand201]

18-21 hours of daylight, do you think the curtains will be enough? Should I pack a sleep mask?

lol where have you been :( when we were there last time we were fine although it was a diferent cruise line that didnt care about kids so it should be even better now :banana:

ds 10

btw continuing with the treat topic the soft serve ice crea was awesome :worship:

[cruisenow01]

lol where have you been :( when we were there last time we were fine although it was a diferent cruise line that didnt care about kids so it should be even better now :banana:

ds 10

btw continuing with the treat topic the soft serve ice crea was awesome :worship:

Just making sure that I was not missing something that I should pack. We stayed at a hotel recently and the curtains had 1 spot that would not close completely so I woke up before I was really ready to. LOL!

My treat is Mickey Ears. I remember going to my local grocer (in a town of 350 having anything was a miracle!) and buying Mickey Ears so it is such a nostalgia thing for me.

[BLTOH]

YUMMM Perhaps I'll pack a few little cans of ginger ale. A Boston Cooler is delish!

It's fun talking about our favorite treats while on board. My boys are already stategizing about how to get their "All Hands on Deck" fruit and cheese platter.

What are others looking forward to indulging in?

mmmm cream brulee thats my favorite :goodvibes:thumbsup2:lovestruc

[tksbaskets]

mmmm cream brulee thats my favorite :goodvibes:thumbsup2:lovestruc

Oh, I second this! :thumbsup2 My favorite dessert from the dining rooms for sure.

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone! I have a hint for you creme brulee lovers that you might not have known.

Since Parrot Cay and Tritons share the same galley if you are in Parrot Cay on the regular rotation dinner night you can ask your servers nicely for creme brulee and they will more than likely be happy to get it for you. That's because the night Parrot Cay is on regular rotation so is Triton's :) That way if you love creme brulee you can have it two nights of your cruise. We've done this on a number of our cruises. Just remember to ask nicely. :)

[tksbaskets]

Good morning everyone! I have a hint for you creme brulee lovers that you might not have known.

Since Parrot Cay and Tritons share the same galley if you are in Parrot Cay on the regular rotation dinner night you can ask your servers nicely for creme brulee and they will more than likely be happy to get it for you. That's because the night Parrot Cay is on regular rotation so is Triton's :) That way if you love creme brulee you can have it two nights of your cruise. We've done this on a number of our cruises. Just remember to ask nicely. :)

Sweet~ Literally~ :goodvibes

[belle26]

Oh, I second this! :thumbsup2 My favorite dessert from the dining rooms for sure.

I agree by far the best dessert on the ship - and I never even thought about asking at Parrot Cay on a regular night menu. That's a great idea!!

[laurand201]

oh i just remembered something dos anyone know if they still have the chocolate covered mickey looking popsicles they were so good!

[WDWLVR]

oh i just remembered something dos anyone know if they still have the chocolate covered mickey looking popsicles they were so good!

You mean a mickey bar? Vanilla ice cream covered with chocolate? You can get one any night at dinner and you can even get them from room service.

[tksbaskets]

You mean a mickey bar? Vanilla ice cream covered with chocolate? You can get one any night at dinner and you can even get them from room service.

I'd better make that two laps for the FE and a couple around deck 4 :goodvibes

[cruisenow01]

Double checking all my reservations with DCL and found out that our rooms at the Fairmont were not exactly what I wanted, so made some changes to our hotel stays and transportation. You think you have everything arranged just so and find out that you could have gotten a better deal just booking it yourself is not fun. I am so glad that I double checked, was able to cancel hotel and transportation with DCL and just book it myself. It really worked out in the end because now we get to rock a limo from the airport to the hotel. We are still taking the DCL transfer from port to airport post-cruise though. Cannot wait!

[WDWLVR]

Tracy - did you send out the final FE list yet? If so I've misplaced it. Can you please resend?

Thanks!

[BLTOH]

Good morning everyone! I have a hint for you creme brulee lovers that you might not have known.

Since Parrot Cay and Tritons share the same galley if you are in Parrot Cay on the regular rotation dinner night you can ask your servers nicely for creme brulee and they will more than likely be happy to get it for you. That's because the night Parrot Cay is on regular rotation so is Triton's :) That way if you love creme brulee you can have it two nights of your cruise. We've done this on a number of our cruises. Just remember to ask nicely. :)

very nice to know.

[BLTOH]

Tracy - did you send out the final FE list yet? If so I've misplaced it. Can you please resend?

Thanks!

yes i did and i just sent it to you.

anyone else who has not gotten the FE list and needs it I will send it to you if you pm me your email to send it.

[belle26]

Only 7 more days of school, and I'm in total vacation mode! I'm half way there now, but just need to get through the 5th grade family night, then awards night, filed day and the student faculty kickball game (can't believe I signed on for that one!) Started picking up things at CVS today, and am ready to make piles. too bad I still don't have the luggage tags - travel agent said cruise line said they were on the way. that was Tuesday - we'll see.

[WDWLVR]

yes i did and i just sent it to you.

anyone else who has not gotten the FE list and needs it I will send it to you if you pm me your email to send it.

Thanks - got it! Getting excited! :dance3:

[laurand201]

You mean a mickey bar? Vanilla ice cream covered with chocolate? You can get one any night at dinner and you can even get them from room service.

thank you there so good :thumbsup2

[WDWLVR]

Good morning my fellow Alaskan cruisers!





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We sail in 3 weeks!

[belle26]

Good morning my fellow Alaskan cruisers!





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We sail in 3 weeks!






Wow, this is exciting! We'll be on the ship before we know it!

[tksbaskets]

We added to our pile yesterday - two pairs of binnoculars. Three weeks :goodvibes

I spent some time last night on the FE swap. Now I have to work on our door magnets. Not a ton as my men would protest. Just a tasteful smattering...

TK

[WDWLVR]

Haven't even tought about door magnets yet. We usually put up one or two so I'll have to work on that.

When we saw a trailer for Cars2 this weekend we noted that we won't see it at home as we're sure it will be the big movie for the cruise. That should be fun.

Need to start getting more things out and on the table like passports, binoculars, etc.

[SoCalDCLfan]

Our last day of school is today! Now I can start packing, making magnets, and putting together our FE gifts :woohoo:!!!!!! I can't believe we're less than 3 weeks away. We'll be onboard before we know it!

[WDWLVR]

Here's a great shot a friend of mine shared showing the Wonder at Canada Place:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/To%20infinity%20and%20Canada/DSCN1995.jpg

[nascar8820]

I am still trying to figure out what to pack! I found this information and thought I would share with everyone.

July Daily Averages:

Skagway
Sunrise 3:58 AM
Sunset 10:14 PM
Avg High 67°F
Avg Low 50°F


Juneau
Sunrise 3:54 AM
Sunset 10:01 PM
Avg High 61°F
Avg Low 45°F

Ketchikan
Sunrise 4:06 AM
Sunset 9:27 PM
Avg High 60°F
Avg Low 46°F

[WDWLVR]

I am still trying to figure out what to pack! I found this information and thought I would share with everyone.

July Daily Averages:

Skagway
Sunrise 3:58 AM
Sunset 10:14 PM
Avg High 67°F
Avg Low 50°F


Juneau
Sunrise 3:54 AM
Sunset 10:01 PM
Avg High 61°F
Avg Low 45°F

Ketchikan
Sunrise 4:06 AM
Sunset 9:27 PM
Avg High 60°F
Avg Low 46°F

Good information. From what I've been told by friends the key is to layer. So we are planning on long pants, short sleeve shirts, fleece hoodies, and a waterproof windbreaker jacket. We'll most likely wear all layers for our whale watching excursion but maybe just one or two layers for days when we are in port but no on the water.

[Mouseskis]

Here's a great shot a friend of mine shared showing the Wonder at Canada Place:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/To%20infinity%20and%20Canada/DSCN1995.jpg


Love this pic - thanks for sharing!

[tksbaskets]

Love the picture and am glad to have the weather forecast. I would much prefer to have to layer than to be too warm. Alaska here we come!

[belle26]

3 days of school left, thank goodness they are all half days, with field day being one of them. Finally got a hold of the travel agent, documents are in (I think they've been in for a while and she just didn't tell me), she's going over them this weekend and I'm picking them up Monday. At least I know they aren't still floating around somewhere, I feel better now. Starting piles in earnest this weekend. Thanks for the forcast, it will help me decide quicker what to pack. Can't blieve it's less than 3 weeks away now!

[WDWLVR]

Just took care of the last bit of business for the cruise. I booked our transportation from the airport to the hotel. We'll be taking DCL transportaton from the ship back to the airport.

[tksbaskets]

Just took care of the last bit of business for the cruise. I booked our transportation from the airport to the hotel. We'll be taking DCL transportaton from the ship back to the airport.

HI Mary,
What did you book? We were thinking of taking a taxi....

Teresa

[WDWLVR]

HI Mary,
What did you book? We were thinking of taking a taxi....

Teresa

We booked a town car with Black Gloves Transportation. They are based at the Pan Pacific where we are staying. www.blackgloves.ca if you want to check them out.

[tksbaskets]

We booked a town car with Black Gloves Transportation. They are based at the Pan Pacific where we are staying. www.blackgloves.ca if you want to check them out.

Thanks! We aren't staying there but it is something to consider.

[BLTOH]

We booked a town car with Black Gloves Transportation. They are based at the Pan Pacific where we are staying. www.blackgloves.ca if you want to check them out.



ok i was just planning on taking the sky train to the hotel (pan pacific) but after looking at the web site i just sent them an email to see what would be available for us and decided i might just splurge and surprise dad with a limo ride to the hotel. :thumbsup2

[tksbaskets]

ok i was just planning on taking the sky train to the hotel (pan pacific) but after looking at the web site i just sent them an email to see what would be available for us and decided i might just splurge and surprise dad with a limo ride to the hotel. :thumbsup2

Sounds like fun! Now I'm a little nervous that I was just planning on a taxi.

[BLTOH]

Sounds like fun! Now I'm a little nervous that I was just planning on a taxi.

well with 5 of us i figured a taxi would be not very comfortable and might end up having to take 2 if there wasnt something big enough for all of us which is why i was doing the cheaper route of the sky train. will see what the reply is and see which way it really ends up being.

[tksbaskets]

well with 5 of us i figured a taxi would be not very comfortable and might end up having to take 2 if there wasnt something big enough for all of us which is why i was doing the cheaper route of the sky train. will see what the reply is and see which way it really ends up being.

Let me know what you find out! I don't know about the four of us cramming in a taxi with our luggage. My sons and husband said they'd be happy to abandon their suits for less luggage ;)

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone! Just two weeks of work left and then we are on vacation!

All our dinner clothes are picked out and on the rolling rack in our dining room. Now we just have to gather up the day clothes and we'll be ready.

Tracy - sounds like a nice treat for your Dad.

Teresa - I think you'll do fine no matter what you choose. We just wanted to book something now and not have to worry about it when we get there. We just go through baggage and customs and there will be someone waiting with a sign for us. Had that last year in CA and it worked out well.

[Michelle2]

When we saw a trailer for Cars2 this weekend we noted that we won't see it at home as we're sure it will be the big movie for the cruise. That should be fun.

Need to start getting more things out and on the table like passports, binoculars, etc.

I have been excited seeing the Cars 2 movie promoted as well! I tell the kids to hold off so we can see it on the ship!

Good information. From what I've been told by friends the key is to layer. So we are planning on long pants, short sleeve shirts, fleece hoodies, and a waterproof windbreaker jacket. We'll most likely wear all layers for our whale watching excursion but maybe just one or two layers for days when we are in port but no on the water.

I know that this may be useless information, but I just got back from a british isles cruise that went to Iceland, and the temperatures looks almost the same as what I just got back from. In some places more north, and if there was a breeze, it was COLLLLLD!!!

The things that you are packing sounds perfect and was what everyone was wearing. I saw alot of people also wearing scarves and gloves too. There was a point where I wish I would have brought them. I am planning to pack for us the same things. Even on the excursions they were recommending people to wear a waterproof windbreaker of jacket of some sort.

[MiceRNice]

Hi y'all!

I've been floundering in other sections of the DIS forum, clueless that there was a very busy group of people in the "meets" section. I am computer skill-less, really. So I have a bit of catching up to do...

There's me and my DS(15) and my parents on the cruise (2612 for us and my parents about 30 rooms away - they booked with an agent after the cruise was sold out!). Michael and I are doing the Adventures by Disney package. Is anyone else?

We live in Campbell River, which the ship passes by twice-weekly (albeit at midnight or 2 AM). We also have a place in West Vancouver. I've scanned the posts and you're all making great hotel choices and you'll love the city...it is beautiful, despite the recent negative media coverage. Everything will be peaceful when you arrive for the fabulous cruise we're all going to have!

Karen

[WDWLVR]

Welcome aboard Karen. Glad you found us!

I'm Mary traveling with my DH Mark (rarely posting as MarkRG).

We aren't doing the ABD as we found it was just too expensive for us. I've heard great things about ABD so I'm sure you and your son will have a great time.

[MiceRNice]

Hi Mary/Mark;

I saw your forum activity and am very impressed. I thought I was organized and rarin' to go, but you guys put me to shame!

I am still reeling from the ABD cost, but really didn't want to be bothered with the details, as I've been battling aggressive breast cancer since December (just finished chemo two weeks ago) and am looking for a completely hassle-free vacation with my son and parents before surgery 2 days post-cruise and 5 1/2 weeks radiation thereafter.

Michael and I did ABD Italy in September '09 with my husband (he's sitting this one out) and we absolutely loved the pampering and magical touches...so I'm in for the excitement again!

I'm looking forward to seeing the green ribbon group at the terminal...we're getting there at 11 (you can recognize me because I have no hair!).

Karen

[WDWLVR]

Karen - you picked the right group to go with. I'm sure you haven't had a chance to read all of the thread but we have a number of cancer survivors cruising (myself included) and one parent who is going through chemo now.

I did one of my cruises 2 weeks after my last chemo so I know how draining it can be. I think using ABD makes perfect sense as they will take care of everything!

[MiceRNice]

Actually, Mary, I did spend part of yesterday skimming through the entire thread and I was very heartened to see others in the same boat (ha ha).

I'm still waiting for my ABD Welcome package to arrive. My account keeps saying "no port excursions booked" when I have every port excursion booked! I will be very happy when the pixie dust finally gets here.

[BLTOH]

Karen - you picked the right group to go with. I'm sure you haven't had a chance to read all of the thread but we have a number of cancer survivors cruising (myself included) and one parent who is going through chemo now.

I did one of my cruises 2 weeks after my last chemo so I know how draining it can be. I think using ABD makes perfect sense as they will take care of everything!

yeah dad told me not too long ago that he has another chemo the week right before we leave so our trip out might be draining for him.



the email i got back from the company said a 6 person stretch limo was 65 and then a possible additional 50 for a trailer for luggage depending on how much we had. so i am going to set that up as i think with dad having chemo right before we leave he deserves to ride in style to the hotel. :thumbsup2

[tksbaskets]

Hi Mary/Mark;

I saw your forum activity and am very impressed. I thought I was organized and rarin' to go, but you guys put me to shame!

I am still reeling from the ABD cost, but really didn't want to be bothered with the details, as I've been battling aggressive breast cancer since December (just finished chemo two weeks ago) and am looking for a completely hassle-free vacation with my son and parents before surgery 2 days post-cruise and 5 1/2 weeks radiation thereafter.

Michael and I did ABD Italy in September '09 with my husband (he's sitting this one out) and we absolutely loved the pampering and magical touches...so I'm in for the excitement again!

I'm looking forward to seeing the green ribbon group at the terminal...we're getting there at 11 (you can recognize me because I have no hair!).

Karen

Hi Karen,
We looked into the ABD add-on also. Didn't choose to do it as it was a large amount of money and we would have chosen a bit different activities. We too have had the pleasure of going on an ABD tour. I agree that the peace of mind knowing all the arrangements will be top notch and carefree is priceless!

We'll look forward to hearing all about the add-on!

TK

[tksbaskets]

yeah dad told me not too long ago that he has another chemo the week right before we leave so our trip out might be draining for him.



the email i got back from the company said a 6 person stretch limo was 65 and then a possible additional 50 for a trailer for luggage depending on how much we had. so i am going to set that up as i think with dad having chemo right before we leave he deserves to ride in style to the hotel. :thumbsup2


Sounds like a worry free option and a nice treat for your dad. Book it Dann-o! :goodvibes

[WDWLVR]

Good morning my fellow Alaskan cruisers!





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We sail in 2 weeks!

Woo Hoo - we're down to two!

[WDWLVR]

Actually, Mary, I did spend part of yesterday skimming through the entire thread and I was very heartened to see others in the same boat (ha ha).

I'm still waiting for my ABD Welcome package to arrive. My account keeps saying "no port excursions booked" when I have every port excursion booked! I will be very happy when the pixie dust finally gets here.

Wow - that's a lot of reading.:worship: Hope we didn't bore you at times. :rotfl:

Can't wait to hear about your experience after the cruise.

yeah dad told me not too long ago that he has another chemo the week right before we leave so our trip out might be draining for him.



the email i got back from the company said a 6 person stretch limo was 65 and then a possible additional 50 for a trailer for luggage depending on how much we had. so i am going to set that up as i think with dad having chemo right before we leave he deserves to ride in style to the hotel. :thumbsup2

Tracy I think you that is a very special thing to do for your Dad. Will this be his last one or do he have any more chemo sessions when he gets back?

[WDWLVR]

I don't know if any of you subscribe to Debs Allears newsletters but they always have good tips in them. A recent one had this tip from a reader. Even though it talks about Florida it is something I do before our cruises. In fact I just called our credit card companies yesterday.

I recently read a tip about notifying your credit card company if you are going to be using your card outside of the country or state. I would add you need to do the same for your local bank if you are using a debit card. On our recent trip, our card was denied the first time I tried to use it in Florida. Because of recent debit card "skims" our bank does not allow any charges from certain states without the card holder's authorization. Florida is one of those states, and I didn't think to call before we left. As soon as I did, the hold was lifted for the duration of our trip and to be on the safe side, I called as soon as we got home to put the hold back on.

[tksbaskets]

I don't know if any of you subscribe to Debs Allears newsletters but they always have good tips in them. A recent one had this tip from a reader. Even though it talks about Florida it is something I do before our cruises. In fact I just called our credit card companies yesterday.

Great tip!

[MiceRNice]

I just watched Insomnia with my son last night, which I'd seen mentioned in an earlier post....

What amazing scenery! I've gone as far north as the Queen Charlotte Islands and was disappointed that everything looked the same as it does out my window...but Alaska...now THAT is spectacular!! Lots of ships passing by. Two weeks until it's us!

[KitteNsAlaskanbunch]

Hi everyone! How exciting.

We are going on the Alaskan cruise on Wonder in July Yay!!!

We are traveling as 2 adults and 4 kids.

what are some fun things you guys as a group are planning to meet up upon the wonder?

I have tried reading through many pages but there are so many I don't think I can catch up before we set sail LOL

we are ziplining, horseback riding, gold panning and much more... oh and mommy is definately booked in the spa for alone time.

[tksbaskets]

Hi everyone! How exciting.

We are going on the Alaskan cruise on Wonder in July Yay!!!

We are traveling as 2 adults and 4 kids.

what are some fun things you guys as a group are planning to meet up upon the wonder?

I have tried reading through many pages but there are so many I don't think I can catch up before we set sail LOL

we are ziplining, horseback riding, gold panning and much more... oh and mommy is definately booked in the spa for alone time.

Welcome!! Your first post on the DIS boards - I remember the day :goodvibes

As it is now I don't think we have a group meet planned on the ship. There was some talk of a mini-meet at the Pan Pacific before we sail.

We are in a for a lot of fun. We are a family of adults traveling but I know there are plenty of DIS JRs on the cruise as well.

Spa time sounds wonderful :goodvibes

[WDWLVR]

Hi everyone! How exciting.

We are going on the Alaskan cruise on Wonder in July Yay!!!

We are traveling as 2 adults and 4 kids.

what are some fun things you guys as a group are planning to meet up upon the wonder?

I have tried reading through many pages but there are so many I don't think I can catch up before we set sail LOL

we are ziplining, horseback riding, gold panning and much more... oh and mommy is definately booked in the spa for alone time.

Welcome aboard! I'm Mary and traveling with my DH Mark. We don't have kids but we love DCL!

As Teresa said I don't think we have an onboard meet planned. This has really been a much quieter cruise group than others I've been involved with but still a nice group of cruisers.

[belle26]

Welcome MiceRNice and KitteNsAlaskanbunch!

2 weeks - wow! Finally picked up the documents and luggage tags from the travel agent - now I understand what you all meant by the neat book Disney put together! The agent also had a little suprise for us. Her business is based out of her home, but she still gets the promotional materials that Disney puts out. She saved the promotional poster of the Wonder in Alaska for us, It has a picture of the ship with it's name, Alaska and the year - it's really cool. We're going to frame it and hang it in the computer room.

Today was the last day of school for the kids, tomorrow I just need to check out, and then I'm in full vacation mode. I pulled out dress clothes this weekend, and am slowly working on the the day time clothes now. My hsuband pulled out the suitcases this morning, so now it's offical, vacation is close!

Here's the last call for green ribbons, PM me with your address if you still need or want them. Have we finalized a time for a get together the night before the cruise?

Before you know it, we'll be enjoying the Wonder and beautiful Alsaka scenery!
Sue

[belle26]

Hi everyone! How exciting.

We are going on the Alaskan cruise on Wonder in July Yay!!!

We are traveling as 2 adults and 4 kids.

what are some fun things you guys as a group are planning to meet up upon the wonder?

I have tried reading through many pages but there are so many I don't think I can catch up before we set sail LOL

we are ziplining, horseback riding, gold panning and much more... oh and mommy is definately booked in the spa for alone time.

Where are you guys ziplining? We're going the Bear Creek in Ketchikan.

[MiceRNice]

I booked an Alone Time, too...on the last cruise day. And my bedroom is covered with clothes as I pack for warm and cold weather, dry and wet, windy and calm...expecting any kind of conditions makes for a full suitcase...and of course there's the formal wear as well. Thank goodness I don't have a pirate costume to worry about!

I'm getting my son to make some door magnets for my parents and us. I am amazed at the lengths some passengers go to decorating their doors!

I'm also wondering what kind of bug repellent I should bring?

[PURTYPAT1]

I'm also wondering what kind of bug repellent I should bring?

I took the advice from fellow disney board friends, last night & tried out at my barbeque the Listerine mouth wash in a water bottle as a "bug repellent" I was suprised it worked. Go figure!!!

[belle26]

I took the advice from fellow disney board friends, last night & tried out at my barbeque the Listerine mouth wash in a water bottle as a "bug repellent" I was suprised it worked. Go figure!!!

I never heard that one - interesting!

[BLTOH]

Tracy I think you that is a very special thing to do for your Dad. Will this be his last one or do he have any more chemo sessions when he gets back?

He will have 2 more when we get back. and then he should be done. i have mentioned to him the number of people in our group that are cancer survivors and some that have recently went thru chemo so i think he is looking forward to knowing that hes not alone and havin others to talk to.

[BLTOH]

I took the advice from fellow disney board friends, last night & tried out at my barbeque the Listerine mouth wash in a water bottle as a "bug repellent" I was suprised it worked. Go figure!!!

more info on that please? do you just sit it out? drink it or what?

[BLTOH]

are we still planning on trying to meet on board before we sail in one of the lounges or not?

As far as the pan pacific one the night before. I think we was going to play that one by ear. with dad having chemo that week and us travelin all that day not sure how jet lagged we will be. But if anyone is interested let me know and I will give you my cell phone number before we leave so we can try to get a time frame that day.

[MiceRNice]

I took the advice from fellow disney board friends, last night & tried out at my barbeque the Listerine mouth wash in a water bottle as a "bug repellent" I was suprised it worked. Go figure!!!

That's original! I'm assuming this is the vintage version of the mouthwash, not the whitening or blue-coloured varieties? Do you spray this stuff on your skin? That sounds sticky!

My son's father just bought a 1946 fishing boat. They're picking it up this weekend. He's hoping to boat out to Disney Wonder as we're passing Campbell River and say "hi" to Mike. Unfortunately, it will be about midnight. But it will be rather neat if it all works out.

I'm rushing to Vancouver right now for stuff. My side trips there always land on a Wednesday...missed the Wonder in port again!

[belle26]

:banana: :banana: School is finally out! Now I can concentrate on vacation! :banana: :banana:

[cruisenow01]

Hi everyone! How exciting.

We are going on the Alaskan cruise on Wonder in July Yay!!!

We are traveling as 2 adults and 4 kids.

what are some fun things you guys as a group are planning to meet up upon the wonder?

I have tried reading through many pages but there are so many I don't think I can catch up before we set sail LOL

we are ziplining, horseback riding, gold panning and much more... oh and mommy is definately booked in the spa for alone time.

We are gold panning at Liarsville in Skagway. I have a DS 9 (almost 10) and DD5 1/2. Cannot believe how close we are. We have started packing and trying to prepare for the possible variety of weather is quite daunting. I think that I may have to re-pack a few times, but I will probably still not have it right. LOL!

[PURTYPAT1]

more info on that please? do you just sit it out? drink it or what?

I had a barbecue on Sunday. My guests were complaining about mosquitos bites. I remember reading about the Listrine on the boards a few days before.

I quickly found a empty water bottle & filled it with Blue Listerine ( I didn't delute it) I then sprayed it under the table around our leg area & outside the sourrounding picnic table. I sprayed about every 10 minutes, since the table was filled with food. I was shocked it kept the masitos agway. No one was bitten after I sprayed. :dance3:

[PURTYPAT1]

He will have 2 more when we get back. and then he should be done. i have mentioned to him the number of people in our group that are cancer survivors and some that have recently went thru chemo so i think he is looking forward to knowing that hes not alone and havin others to talk to.

July 5 (what time & where is the meet??) I know we are to wear green ribbon, but not sure where we are all meeting.

At our meet maybe we can plan a "Survivor meet" We actually did this on our last cruise.

[belle26]

Progress is made :
documents fully read - check
suitcases down from attic - check
formal wear - check
pirate outfit - check
green ribbons - check

gotta go, many more days left to figure out what I'm wearing! Walt will wait until the day before and throw everything into a suitcase. he'll have everything he needs, while I on the other hand will have forgotten something. where is the justice in that?
Sue

[cruisenow01]

Children are so excited about getting Canadian money. I cannot believe that I have a local bank that can get it in 2 days! Loonies and Toonies for tipping while in Vancouver!

[WDWLVR]

Children are so excited about getting Canadian money. I cannot believe that I have a local bank that can get it in 2 days! Loonies and Toonies for tipping while in Vancouver!

We got ours today but the smallest they could give me was $5's. No Loonies or Toonies until we break some bills in Vancouver. :)

[MiceRNice]

Our money does look like play money, but at least you can easily tell the bills apart. I'm always scared I'll give away a larger U.S. bill accidentally!:)

[WDWLVR]

Our money does look like play money, but at least you can easily tell the bills apart. I'm always scared I'll give away a larger U.S. bill accidentally!:)

I like them, they are very colorful. I hear that next year some of them will be polymer.


Haven't been on much as we've been without power since the storms rolled through on Tuesday night. I was able to post a bit from work and now Mark has a generator running so we can get basic tv, our computers and of course keep the fridge and the sump pump running.

[MiceRNice]

Oh, that's awful! I had no idea you were suffering weather woes in Chicago. Our first days of summer have been promising. We had a very cold winter, with Mount Washington nearby having the world record snowfall, but I'm hoping we'll have a clear, sunshiny cruise...(although I've packed for all contingencies)

[WDWLVR]

We just had one nasty storm roll through Tuesday nights. Lots of heavy winds. At one point about 300,000 were without power. They have been getting it back slowly but we are still out. They say we should have it back tonight. I sure hope so. This weekend we are packing!

[belle26]

We just had one nasty storm roll through Tuesday nights. Lots of heavy winds. At one point about 300,000 were without power. They have been getting it back slowly but we are still out. They say we should have it back tonight. I sure hope so. This weekend we are packing!

Wow, that's a long time, and to think I get upset when power's out for 2 hours - next time I'll be thankful that it came back on so quickly! Hope you get it back soon!

[cruisenow01]

We got ours today but the smallest they could give me was $5's. No Loonies or Toonies until we break some bills in Vancouver. :)

No Loonies or Toonies for us, but I plan to get some before leaving the airport. We can always buy some water before leaving the airport. I think someone else mentioned this, but my husband's comment was "monopoly money." He also said that trying to counterfeit Canadian money would be quite difficult. Are there any Canadians out there that can comment on if they have people who actually try to counterfeit? Just curious.

[MiceRNice]

Yes, we get counterfeiting all the time. I don't know how people do it, but they do!

By the way, I still haven't received my Welcome Package for the ABD portion of my trip. I wish I could connect with some other ABD passengers to find out what they received. Because I'm in Canada, I have to receive this stuff from my travel agent, and I have a pretty lame fellow I booked with on-line (allseasonstravel) who can't get it together to send me the package he apparently has in his clutches. I am a little stressed out being constantly told I have no port adventures booked and not having any of the magical milestones to help me anticipate the vacation ahead! Frustrating!

[WDWLVR]

Yes, we get counterfeiting all the time. I don't know how people do it, but they do!

By the way, I still haven't received my Welcome Package for the ABD portion of my trip. I wish I could connect with some other ABD passengers to find out what they received. Because I'm in Canada, I have to receive this stuff from my travel agent, and I have a pretty lame fellow I booked with on-line (allseasonstravel) who can't get it together to send me the package he apparently has in his clutches. I am a little stressed out being constantly told I have no port adventures booked and not having any of the magical milestones to help me anticipate the vacation ahead! Frustrating!

No help but I'm surprised since I'm using the same TA (and have for a couple of cruises) and they have been wonderful. If you are unhappy with your agent have you contact Chuck the owner?

As for what to expect with ABD did you check the ABD forum here? Here is one post about the Alaska portion http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2633427&page=3

[belle26]

Toiletries are now ready, Walt's got items in a clothes basket ready to go into the suitcase, so I feel like we're in good shape packing wise. Just waiting for the 10 day forecast to get closer so I have a better idea of how many pairs of jeans to throw into the suitcase.
How's everyone else making out? Walt just informed me he wants to look into getting a new lens for his camera - his reasoning - "well, you want really nice pictures, right?" How do I argue with that reasoning? :confused3

[MiceRNice]

Yes, I contacted Chuck this morning for help. The fellow I have been dealing with is not very good at communicating with me...

Thanks for the forum tip...I'll scoot over there right away.

...as to weather forecasts?? Good luck! Yesterday we had alternating hot sunny periods where I was out in shorts and cold rainy spells I had to light the fireplace. I have found it absolutely impossible to predict weather on the west coast. I am anticipating any and all kinds of weather. I know Disney will make it fun no matter what climate we encounter, but it will help to be prepared...

[tksbaskets]

Toiletries are now ready, Walt's got items in a clothes basket ready to go into the suitcase, so I feel like we're in good shape packing wise. Just waiting for the 10 day forecast to get closer so I have a better idea of how many pairs of jeans to throw into the suitcase.
How's everyone else making out? Walt just informed me he wants to look into getting a new lens for his camera - his reasoning - "well, you want really nice pictures, right?" How do I argue with that reasoning? :confused3

We brought the suitcases over from the barn yesterday. Does that count as packing?

Tell Walt and I went to look into the possibility of getting a new lens yesterday. After I found that the next telephoto beyond what I already have is $900+ I told him we'd have to be happy with our memories and the pictures my little telephoto could get.

We did get a new HD camcorder. SO excited that we leave next Saturday!!

[tksbaskets]

No help but I'm surprised since I'm using the same TA (and have for a couple of cruises) and they have been wonderful. If you are unhappy with your agent have you contact Chuck the owner?

As for what to expect with ABD did you check the ABD forum here? Here is one post about the Alaska portion http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2633427&page=3

Are you still without non-generator power Mary? Better pack during the day :goodvibes

[WDWLVR]

Are you still without non-generator power Mary? Better pack during the day :goodvibes


We are still without power and running on a generator but no lights. It is powering the sump pump, fridge, and the other essentials like the tv and computers :lmao:. They say we'll be up by noon I hope so.

[tksbaskets]

We are still without power and running on a generator but no lights. It is powering the sump pump, fridge, and the other essentials like the tv and computers :lmao:. They say we'll be up by noon I hope so.

The computers and TV would be 'essentials' in our home too! Our old generator configuration didn't run much besides our sump pump, furnace, fridge, and freezer. A couple of years ago we invested in a whole house generator that is hooked right into our propane supply. When the power is out in our neighborhood we are lit up like a Christmas tree now :thumbsup2

Hope your power is back on shortly!

[WDWLVR]

Progress made on two fronts:

We've seen some ComEd works walking the line behind the house so at least they are here and working on it. :worship:

Packing of the garment bag is done. The other two small roller bags are down and all that needs to be packed in them is out on the bed. I need to do a little bit of laundry once the power is up. So doing good.

[belle26]

We brought the suitcases over from the barn yesterday. Does that count as packing?

Tell Walt and I went to look into the possibility of getting a new lens yesterday. After I found that the next telephoto beyond what I already have is $900+ I told him we'd have to be happy with our memories and the pictures my little telephoto could get.

We did get a new HD camcorder. SO excited that we leave next Saturday!!

$900! You're right, memories will have to do!
Mary, hope you have power by the end of the day! Sounds like this happens a lot to you guys, since you have generators. We haven't had to invest in a generator, but then we don't lose power that often, or for that long - at least we haven't so far!

And you're right, MiceRNIce, Disney has a way of making any kind of weather fun, but we will be prepared!

[WDWLVR]

We don't lose power often but with above ground wires it can happen. We've only had our generator since Thursday morning when Mark drove about 20 miles to get one :lmao: before that he was using our UPS back-up system to run the fridge every few hours. When we heard the power would be out until Friday (first estimate) he went and bought it.

[WDWLVR]

It is 12:02 and we have power!:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[tksbaskets]

It is 12:02 and we have power!:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

Yeah!

[WDWLVR]

Our Vancouver bag is packed, now just one more to go after I do some laundry.

[belle26]

It is 12:02 and we have power!:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

:banana::banana::banana: :banana::banana::banana:

[MiceRNice]

I packed three long dresses for evening, three shorter skirt options and a nice pants outfit....is that in keeping with what everyone else is throwing in their suitcases for dinnertime?

[WDWLVR]

I packed three long dresses for evening, three shorter skirt options and a nice pants outfit....is that in keeping with what everyone else is throwing in their suitcases for dinnertime?

Sounds very nice, but you're going a little fancier than I am. I've got a little black dress (short) with two different "jackets" for it that I'm using for Formal & Palo dinner. I'm also bringing a couple of pair of nice black slacks and a number of dressy tops to go with them. We also have pirate t-shirts we may or may not wear on pirate night. That's still TBD.

With 3 nights in Vancouver before the cruise and needing to pack hiking boots, sweatshirts, and jackets I'm trying to keep things as multi-use as possible. :)

[tksbaskets]

I packed three long dresses for evening, three shorter skirt options and a nice pants outfit....is that in keeping with what everyone else is throwing in their suitcases for dinnertime?

You are also a bit fancier than I will be. Not that I have a thing packed but I'm bringing one formal dress, one other dress, and capris and blouses for the rest of the evenings.

Just purchased a new pair of dockers for one of my sons. The men in my family will be sporting dockers and polo shirts for dinner all but formal night. Got to get a little use out of their suits. (Much to their dismay)

I think we'll be packing plenty with sweatshirts, jeans and windbreakers. Not our normal cruise wear :goodvibes

Back to the FE swap I'm making....tick tock....

[MiceRNice]

I guess I am going fancier, but, because we're not flying to the boat, I had the luxury of packing a little more than usual...got my son his first tailored suit. He does not want to dress up, but he looks very handsome in it, and for the cost, he will wear it whether he likes it or not!

[Doingitagain]

I packed three long dresses for evening, three shorter skirt options and a nice pants outfit....is that in keeping with what everyone else is throwing in their suitcases for dinnertime?

I used to pack like that, but have started to do less. I have a nice black dress that I will use with different jackets for formal night and semi formal night. I have a couple of dress slacks I will bring for dinner and switch up with jackets.

[Doingitagain]

All of our other cruises have been on the Magic, and via Facebook today DD22 learned that a CM, Ponz, is coming over to the Wonder and will be on it for our July 5 cruise! I believe Tisa is on our cruise as well!

[MiceRNice]

What's a CM? Who are Ponz and Tesa?

[Doingitagain]

All of our other cruises have been on the Magic, and via Facebook today DD22 learned that a CM, Ponz, is coming over to the Wonder and will be on it for our July 5 cruise! I believe Tesa is on our cruise as well!

CM is Cast Member, the general name for the staff who work on the cruise. Ponz and Tisa are on the Cruise Staff, the group that does a lot of the activities on the ship.

[MiceRNice]

I should have known that!

Clear, beautiful sky this morning! I'm crossing my fingers that this great weather continues....

[belle26]

I packed three long dresses for evening, three shorter skirt options and a nice pants outfit....is that in keeping with what everyone else is throwing in their suitcases for dinnertime?

I'm also going a lot less fancy, but if we weren't flying, I would go fancier, just for the fun of dressing up. I have way too many dressy clothes selected, I've got to whittle it down quite a bit.

This time next week, we'll be in Vancouver! Can't believe how close it is - finally!!

[WDWLVR]

We're in our final week!

Door signs are done, luggage tag labels are done, now I just need to do our contact list and print our my itinerary spreadsheet.

Just 5 days of work and then we are off to Vancouver!

[tksbaskets]

We're in our final week!

Door signs are done, luggage tag labels are done, now I just need to do our contact list and print our my itinerary spreadsheet.

Just 5 days of work and then we are off to Vancouver!

I have four days of work left! Unfortunately I can not say the door signs are done or packing started.... Who needs sleep right? I can sleep on the plane to Vancouver :goodvibes

[WDWLVR]

I have four days of work left! Unfortunately I can not say the door signs are done or packing started.... Who needs sleep right? I can sleep on the plane to Vancouver :goodvibes

You've got plenty of time. :thumbsup2 I know a lot of people who don't pack until the day they leave. I'm just a worry wart and I like to take my time and make sure I don't miss anything so I always like to be packed the weekend before. I'm still finding a few little things I need to throw in so I'll be doing a little repacking later in the week.

[PURTYPAT1]

Anyone taking the train from Seattle to Vancover?

[SoCalDCLfan]

one week from today and we'll be in Vancouver :banana:

I finished making our FE gifts yesterday and am 1/2 way through our door magnets. We're most of the way packed. Like many of you, we're going less fancy this cruise and will be wearing most of our clothes twice. Trying not to go over 1 bag per person. I'm going to send a box with our FE gifts and other miscellaneous items directly to the Pan Pacific. They said they'd hold it for us until we arrive. I can then stick a luggage tag on it and have them deliver it to the ship with all our bags.

[cruisenow01]

I did not know if there would be enough time to send the box by mail, so we are just packing ours. We tried to keep it to 1 bag, but it is impossible for us. My husband and I are sharing a larger bag in addition to our carry on suitcases while my son has his suitcase plus a rolling duffel (he may be 9, but he is almost as tall as me so his clothes take up as much room as ours does!). My daughter is still small enough that 1 suitcase is more than enough for her. I am trying not to over pack. I put everything in the suitcase then took it out and removed 1 item (probably needed to remove about 5), but I am sure that I will add something else. I ALWAYS over pack no matter how hard I try.

[nascar8820]

Anyone taking the train from Seattle to Vancover?

We are - on Monday the 4th.

[tksbaskets]

I'm hoping everyone confirmed that the information on the FE list was correct. As I was madly working on my exchange I had a few moments of panic about dropping unexpected goodies off at the wrong cabins.

Going to be addressing goodies this week.

TK

[SoCalDCLfan]

scratched my plan to mail the FE gifts to the hotel. It was going to cost $117 :scared1:. the extra bag fee from Delta will be less than half that. now i'll have an extra bag to bring home everything I buy :thumbsup2

[tksbaskets]

scratched my plan to mail the FE gifts to the hotel. It was going to cost $117 :scared1:. the extra bag fee from Delta will be less than half that. now i'll have an extra bag to bring home everything I buy :thumbsup2

That's the spirit. Must be a BIG FE gift :goodvibes

[belle26]

I can't wait to get on the ship - I haven't had a decent night's sleep since last Wednesday, but i know I always sleep well at sea. The bags under my eyes are almost as big as our carry-ons! Don't know what my problem is, but I know a Disney cruise will solve anything!

[PURTYPAT1]

We are - on Monday the 4th.

I'm leaving on the 4th too, what time are you leaving Seattle? I'm taking the 6:15 pm train

[MiceRNice]

I'm always running around like a slob at home, so I enjoy dressing up a bit when I travel. I have the time to gussy it up and nowhere else to wear the clothes (our small, northern town is very casual). Also, I hate to be too economical about my luggage when there's no air travel involved. If you're taking planes and trains, it doesn't make sense to lug a bunch of dress wear around.

The Wonder is reported to be passing our house at 5:00 PM tomorrow. I'll try to get some pics! That's good news. I thought it would always be midnight and I would be struggling to stay awake to see home. Hopefully, on our cruise, we'll pass by Campbell River early on, too.

One week tomorrow!!

[Doingitagain]

You've got plenty of time. :thumbsup2 I know a lot of people who don't pack until the day they leave. I'm just a worry wart and I like to take my time and make sure I don't miss anything so I always like to be packed the weekend before. I'm still finding a few little things I need to throw in so I'll be doing a little repacking later in the week.

I focus on packing lists. I do them on Excel, one sheet for each person. I update them a lot as I think of things for the weeks before we leave (and from suggestions from the boards) and then the day before I put everything in a suitcase. I start from the packing list from the previous year, so I have a good head start.

Boy, you should see the trouble my family gets in if they cross stuff off the list before they pack it, and then they are missing it on the trip...

[tksbaskets]

I'm always running around like a slob at home, so I enjoy dressing up a bit when I travel. I have the time to gussy it up and nowhere else to wear the clothes (our small, northern town is very casual). Also, I hate to be too economical about my luggage when there's no air travel involved. If you're taking planes and trains, it doesn't make sense to lug a bunch of dress wear around.

The Wonder is reported to be passing our house at 5:00 PM tomorrow. I'll try to get some pics! That's good news. I thought it would always be midnight and I would be struggling to stay awake to see home. Hopefully, on our cruise, we'll pass by Campbell River early on, too.

One week tomorrow!!

Wave for me too tomorrow~ :goodvibes

I focus on packing lists. I do them on Excel, one sheet for each person. I update them a lot as I think of things for the weeks before we leave (and from suggestions from the boards) and then the day before I put everything in a suitcase. I start from the packing list from the previous year, so I have a good head start.

Boy, you should see the trouble my family gets in if they cross stuff off the list before they pack it, and then they are missing it on the trip...

I'd love to see your list :thumbsup2 I don't know how my men would react to being presented a list of things they should pack but I know I'd love it. I make a list on a big post-it, but mostly I pile stuff when I think of it. You sound most organized. :worship:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning my fellow Alaskan cruisers!





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We sail in 1 week!

This is our last countdown!
Next week we board the Wonder for our Alaskan Adventure.

[WDWLVR]

I focus on packing lists. I do them on Excel, one sheet for each person. I update them a lot as I think of things for the weeks before we leave (and from suggestions from the boards) and then the day before I put everything in a suitcase. I start from the packing list from the previous year, so I have a good head start.

Boy, you should see the trouble my family gets in if they cross stuff off the list before they pack it, and then they are missing it on the trip...

I'm big into packing lists as well. The challenge this time was that we were doing so much different. Many of our cruises have been 4-5 nights (we did a lot of DVC Member Cruises) and we drove down to FL. This time we are on a longer cruise, flying international and had to replace our snorkels and masks with hiking boots, jeans and jackets. Everything fit with some room to spare to bring back some souvenirs. :)

[MiceRNice]

We are definitely going to see lots of snow! My packing list is including a little bit of everything, but I am going to try to stay warm. I hate being cold.

Packing is also a great way for me to get my son to clean up his room.

Here we go, guys! Less than a week now:dance3:

[nascar8820]

I'm leaving on the 4th too, what time are you leaving Seattle? I'm taking the 6:15 pm train

We are leaving in the morning (7:40). We wanted time to check out Vancouver a little bit.

[belle26]

We are definitely going to see lots of snow!

:


Snow? Such a foreign idea in July! I know, it's Alaska!

I'm with you Mary, such a different cruise to pack for - any suggestions for my feet?

[tksbaskets]

Snow? Such a foreign idea in July! I know, it's Alaska!

I'm with you Mary, such a different cruise to pack for - any suggestions for my feet?

WOW did we pack a lot of stuff.....Never really packed jackets AND fleece sweat shirts for a cruise before. We may end up paying an over weight fee for our luggage on the way home :scared1: As for my feet I have a pair of Birkies, Tevas, flip flops, and I'm wearing my tennis shoes. I'm no help am I belle26?

Walt and I are mostly packed. Still have to add some cruise casual items for dinner (that happen to also double as business casual for my last 3 days at work before vacation ;)) Guess what I'll be doing Friday night?:laundy:

Will work on packing our carry-on which will have all our electronic devices and chargers.

Have loaded a few good movies on my new iPad2 for the flight. Toy Story 3 for one. I made the mistake of watching the last 10 minutes and then needed to find a tissue. I love that movie.

One son is packed. The other is not motivated.... It's like pushing a rope to get these guys to pack...:rolleyes1

[WDWLVR]

Snow? Such a foreign idea in July! I know, it's Alaska!

I'm with you Mary, such a different cruise to pack for - any suggestions for my feet?

We are each wearing tennis shoes on the plane. We each have a pair of lightweight hiking boots packed that we'll be wearing in the ports, and each have one pair of black dress shoes (of which mine are a slip on closed toe crocs).

[belle26]

We are each wearing tennis shoes on the plane. We each have a pair of lightweight hiking boots packed that we'll be wearing in the ports, and each have one pair of black dress shoes (of which mine are a slip on closed toe crocs).

Thanks, I was going back and forth with the hiking shoes, I guess I"ll throw them in just to be safe!

[SoCalDCLfan]

Thanks, I was going back and forth with the hiking shoes, I guess I"ll throw them in just to be safe!

Shoes are always a tough decision. I usually pack too many, so I'm trying very hard to bring just what we need. Hiking boots for ports/hiking, running shoes (my plan is to exercise each morning - we'll see how long that lasts), black dress shoes for dinner, flip flops.

[BLTOH]

July 5 (what time & where is the meet??) I know we are to wear green ribbon, but not sure where we are all meeting.

At our meet maybe we can plan a "Survivor meet" We actually did this on our last cruise.

not sure.. we can meet in one of the lounges around maybe 3ish? anyone else have input?

they just put dad on an antibiotic cause he hasnt been feelin well the past couple of days and he is suposed to have chemo on thursday. so i am praying he is feeling better and all by time we leave. i have so much going on this week. i did confirm the limo thru that place at pan pacific. so glad right now i went ahead and did that as with dad this week i know he will appreciate the better ride to the hotel.

[Doingitagain]

A suggestion for the trip...grab the cardboard beverage carriers from Starbucks, Caribou etc. to bring on the ship to carry multiple cups from Deck 9. I save them up just for cruises. I think we will be doing more than normal treks for coffee and hot chocolate.

[WDWLVR]

Tracy - so sorry to hear your Dad isn't feeling well. Extra prayers and pixie dust that this chemo isn't a rough one for him and he can enjoy the vacation.

The Wonder is now on its way to Tracy Arm. The next time it is in Vancouver will be for us to get on! :cheer2:

[MiceRNice]

I did a huge shout-out to the boat as it passed by about 9:45PM heading north. I bought a pretty lousy camera for the trip (it's super small and our ABD is supposed to cover the photos anyway), so my pictures are too dark and blurry to post (O.K. I should have bought the better camera).

Anyway, the ship looked amazing!!!

[tksbaskets]

Tracy,
Keeping your dad in my prayers. Hoping the abx kick in and he'll feel better by the weekend!

I got a text message for DCL yesterday. It was really fun! Reminding me to pack my cruise documents in my carry on luggage. Thanks for the tip Mickey :goodvibes

Mary,
YAHOO, hope this set of cruisers takes good care of the Wonder for US!

Printed out our door magnets last night, working on finishing up the FE gifts, got suitcases all over the house. I divided all the tip money into envelopes and tucked them away so we didn't have to worry about that on the cruise. ;)

Tonight I WILL finish the magnets and FE gifts!

TK

[SoCalDCLfan]

Tonight I WILL finish the magnets and FE gifts!

I'm right there with you. I had to buy new magnet paper as they didn't print right the first time. Tonight's the night!

I have 3 teacher interviews over the next few days. It would be awesome to get a job before the trip. Wish me luck and send good thoughts my way!! :teacher:

[belle26]

I'm right there with you. I had to buy new magnet paper as they didn't print right the first time. Tonight's the night!

I have 3 teacher interviews over the next few days. It would be awesome to get a job before the trip. Wish me luck and send good thoughts my way!! :teacher:


Sending prayers and Pixie dust your way for the interviews - hope you get something so that you can really celebrate on the cruise!

Tracy,
Your dad's in our prayers too!

Our suitcases are all over the house also, the clothes still in the clothes baskets that we use for the preliminarily packing or hanging on the back of the bedroom door. Walt's still got quite of bit of packing to plan for, but I think I'm good! Just have to call the credit card company, airline and cell phone and then I think I've covered everything.
Sue

[tksbaskets]

I'm right there with you. I had to buy new magnet paper as they didn't print right the first time. Tonight's the night!

I have 3 teacher interviews over the next few days. It would be awesome to get a job before the trip. Wish me luck and send good thoughts my way!! :teacher:

Good thoughts and Pixie dust coming your way! :wizard: I start a new job August 1 so hopefully we'll be celebrating together :thumbsup2

BTW I hosed a couple of magnetic sheets too. Our darling doors will be worth the effort!


Our suitcases are all over the house also, the clothes still in the clothes baskets that we use for the preliminarily packing or hanging on the back of the bedroom door. Walt's still got quite of bit of packing to plan for, but I think I'm good! Just have to call the credit card company, airline and cell phone and then I think I've covered everything.
Sue

Must be a 'Walt' thing! Sue, why are you calling the cell phone company? Is this something I should be doing?

Teresa

[belle26]

Teresa,
I called the cell phone company because I just got this new smart phone and was unsure about dat charges in Canada an Alaska. I just wanted to prevent an large unexpected phone bill next month. I think I'm just going to turn the data feature off until we get home, 69 cents a minute would add up, and it's not like I need to get email or anything while on vacation.
Sue

[PURTYPAT1]

not sure.. we can meet in one of the lounges around maybe 3ish? anyone else have input?

they just put dad on an antibiotic cause he hasnt been feelin well the past couple of days and he is suposed to have chemo on thursday. so i am praying he is feeling better and all by time we leave. i have so much going on this week. i did confirm the limo thru that place at pan pacific. so glad right now i went ahead and did that as with dad this week i know he will appreciate the better ride to the hotel.



Your Dad will be in my prayers!!!!

How about 3:30 at the kids pool with our green bows on???
I am leaving on Friday for Seattle :banana: will need to know time & meet before then :confused3

[BLTOH]

Your Dad will be in my prayers!!!!

How about 3:30 at the kids pool with our green bows on???
I am leaving on Friday for Seattle :banana: will need to know time & meet before then :confused3

i'm ok with this everyone else?

[HyperionDreamer]

Hey everyone! A little late to the party, apparently, but I'll be sailing with all you guys on the July 6th cruise next week!

This is our 7th cruise with DCL and it looks like it's gonna be a great one! The weather looks kinda iffy but hopefully we'll still have plenty of sunshine headin' our way.

In years past we've had the fortune of being onboard during movie premieres or other special events. Anyone know if something like that's going on this time?

[tksbaskets]

Teresa,
I called the cell phone company because I just got this new smart phone and was unsure about dat charges in Canada an Alaska. I just wanted to prevent an large unexpected phone bill next month. I think I'm just going to turn the data feature off until we get home, 69 cents a minute would add up, and it's not like I need to get email or anything while on vacation.
Sue

Thanks Sue!
I called my cell phone company this afternoon and for 4.95 a line (per month if I forget to change) we can all call and text in CA for no extra. Figured it is $20 well spent to be able to communicate for the 3 days we are in Vancouver. We'll be turning off our data wi-fi there as that is really pricey!

Alaska rates are the same as if we are in Michigan on our plan. Good thing those boys won't have to suffer for days without being connected with their college friends!

Teresa

[tksbaskets]

Hey everyone! A little late to the party, apparently, but I'll be sailing with all you guys on the July 6th cruise next week!

This is our 7th cruise with DCL and it looks like it's gonna be a great one! The weather looks kinda iffy but hopefully we'll still have plenty of sunshine headin' our way.

In years past we've had the fortune of being onboard during movie premieres or other special events. Anyone know if something like that's going on this time?

Welcome!! :goodvibes

[WDWLVR]

Hey everyone! A little late to the party, apparently, but I'll be sailing with all you guys on the July 6th cruise next week!

This is our 7th cruise with DCL and it looks like it's gonna be a great one! The weather looks kinda iffy but hopefully we'll still have plenty of sunshine headin' our way.

In years past we've had the fortune of being onboard during movie premieres or other special events. Anyone know if something like that's going on this time?

Welcome to the group and to the DIS. I know know about anything special on this cruise. Just being on it will be special enough for me. :)

[HyperionDreamer]

Welcome to the group and to the DIS. I know know about anything special on this cruise. Just being on it will be special enough for me. :)

Oh same here for sure. :goodvibes I'm just finishing all the signs that we put on our door, and we'll usually make a special sign for any events we know going on. For example, we were on the Magic Meditteranean cruise when Ratatouille premiered in 2007, so we made a giant Ratatouille movie poster for our door. :laughing:

[tksbaskets]

Oh same here for sure. :goodvibes I'm just finishing all the signs that we put on our door, and we'll usually make a special sign for any events we know going on. For example, we were on the Magic Meditteranean cruise when Ratatouille premiered in 2007, so we made a giant Ratatouille movie poster for our door. :laughing:

I can't believe this is only your second post on the DIS boards~ You sound like a pro!! :thumbsup2

Hope you enjoy the boards and find yourself spending countless hours combing the boards like I do :rotfl:

Thanks for the reminder that I'm supposed to be cutting out my door magnets not reading the boards.... :thumbsup2

[MiceRNice]

http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j323/kdstevan/P1090375.jpg

Here's our ship, passing by last night...one of my photos turned out!

[tksbaskets]

http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j323/kdstevan/P1090375.jpg

Here's our ship, passing by last night...one of my photos turned out!

This is great! Thanks for sharing :)

[WDWLVR]

http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j323/kdstevan/P1090375.jpg

Here's our ship, passing by last night...one of my photos turned out!


Excellent!

[WDWLVR]

Did a final print out of everything I need and put them all in a folder:



Cruise contract
Credit Card Authorization
Copies of Passports
Flight information
Copy of confirmation for town car
Copy of confirmation for hotel
Copy of travel insurance
TA's business card
Cruise booklet with luggage tags
Copy of itinerary
Copy of FE list

I think I got everything covered. All I still need to do is check in on Friday and print out our boarding passes.

[tksbaskets]

Did a final print out of everything I need and put them all in a folder:



Cruise contract
Credit Card Authorization
Copies of Passports
Flight information
Copy of confirmation for town car
Copy of confirmation for hotel
Copy of travel insurance
TA's business card
Cruise booklet with luggage tags
Copy of itinerary
Copy of FE list

I think I got everything covered. All I still need to do is check in on Friday and print out our boarding passes.

Thanks for the list Mary! I am happy to say we have everything from your list in a stack. Does that count as being ready?

Teresa

[WDWLVR]

Thanks for the list Mary! I am happy to say we have everything from your list in a stack. Does that count as being ready?

Teresa

I'd say it does! :thumbsup2

[MiceRNice]

How did you get the text? Did you sign up for the character phone call the morning of the cruise?

[tksbaskets]

How did you get the text? Did you sign up for the character phone call the morning of the cruise?

I must have done something when I checked in on-line. Didn't sign up for the character phone call as DH does a heck of a good Mickey and he can call our 20 yo's in their room to wake them up.

The joys of having adult children. ;)

[MiceRNice]

Good morning, Teresa.

I thought I signed up for everything, but I didn't receive any text...

It's wonderful you get to hear Mickey's voice on demand, lucky girl.

C U Soon, Karen

[tksbaskets]

Good morning, Teresa.

I thought I signed up for everything, but I didn't receive any text...

It's wonderful you get to hear Mickey's voice on demand, lucky girl.

C U Soon, Karen

Very soon!!! :woohoo::yay::banana:

[MiceRNice]

Even though I don't have a green bow, I'll try to rendez-vous with you guys at Mickey's Pool at 3:30 PM. That should be just before our lifeboat drill, I think?

[SoCalDCLfan]

http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j323/kdstevan/P1090375.jpg

Here's our ship, passing by last night...one of my photos turned out!

brilliant! I can see our stateroom! I can't believe how close she is to land so much of the time. It's going to be a very different experience than seeing islands in the very far distance in the Caribbean.

I so need this cruise. 1 interview down and 2 to go...

[tksbaskets]

:scared1:

Now is the time I admit that on our previous cruises we've never missed our dinner seating. :rolleyes1

In Ketchikan our excursion is proported to be done at 7:45. If my calculation are correct this is the night that lobster tails are served.

Here is my question. Can you get the lobster if you go up to the buffet? I think I read, but didn't pay much attention since we never have eaten dinner there, that you can get items off the main dining room menus there.

The men in my family are disappointed at the thought of not getting lobster.

Teresa

[WDWLVR]

:scared1:

Now is the time I admit that on our previous cruises we've never missed our dinner seating. :rolleyes1

In Ketchikan our excursion is proported to be done at 7:45. If my calculation are correct this is the night that lobster tails are served.

Here is my question. Can you get the lobster if you go up to the buffet? I think I read, but didn't pay much attention since we never have eaten dinner there, that you can get items off the main dining room menus there.

The men in my family are disappointed at the thought of not getting lobster.

Teresa

Teresa - can't answer the question as we've never done the dinner at BBB before. I did read somewhere on the main boards that if you talk to your serving team/head server they might be able to get you late seating for that night in one of the main dining rooms. We're doing Palo that night (since we were getting back late) so you could ask for them to find you a table for 4 and I bet they could do it.

[tksbaskets]

Teresa - can't answer the question as we've never done the dinner at BBB before. I did read somewhere on the main boards that if you talk to your serving team/head server they might be able to get you late seating for that night in one of the main dining rooms. We're doing Palo that night (since we were getting back late) so you could ask for them to find you a table for 4 and I bet they could do it.

Great suggestion!! Our servers will be lonely that night Mary :goodvibes

MiceRNice I just 5 minutes ago got another text from DCL asking if I needed transportation to the port :woohoo: I love it when Mickey texts me!

Teresa

[belle26]

We'll also try for Mickey's Pool at 3:30. Just ran a dew last errands, I hope! - and now to finish cleaning the house. Did you ever think about how much work it takes to go on vacation? For some reason, it never bothers me before vacation, guess I'm always looking at what at the end of all the work!

[PURTYPAT1]

Leaving tommorow for Seattle. See you all on Tuesday!!! ;)

[MiceRNice]

I agree that trying to get away on vacation takes more work than seems worth it...until (sigh) you're on that boat sailing away...no phone, no internet, no worries, no house cleaning, just icebergs...

I've been up since 5AM preparing a final argument on a six-day trial I just wrapped. It's 5 PM and I still haven't had lunch! Bring on the Beach Blanket Buffet! (At least I'm losing weight for the cruise LOL)

....and no Mickey texts for me, Teresa. No ABD welcome package yet, either. Grrrrrr! How did your father's chemo treatment go today?

[belle26]

Leaving tommorow for Seattle. See you all on Tuesday!!! ;)

Safe travels!

[BLTOH]

ok i cant recall the answer to this but my stepmom was asking me if there is a blow dryer in the bathroom? i was thinking there was a small one but cant recall anyone know for sure?


and dad is doing better. had a second round of antibiotics and they did not do chemo mainly cause of his platlets being low. i did let him know about the cancer survivors on this trip and he said he would be ok with a meet and greet with those who are surviviors as well.

[HyperionDreamer]

I can't believe this is only your second post on the DIS boards~ You sound like a pro!! :thumbsup2

Hope you enjoy the boards and find yourself spending countless hours combing the boards like I do :rotfl:

Thanks for the reminder that I'm supposed to be cutting out my door magnets not reading the boards.... :thumbsup2

Well, we're no stranger to cruising, that's for sure. :rotfl2: But I have to admit I had no idea that there was an online community this large for DCL! Thanks for the welcome.

So we're finishing our packing up now, and we're planning on doing the helicopter ride/dogsledding excursion on top of Mendenhall Glacier. Anyone know how cold that part of the trip is supposed to be? Like winter coats weather or can we get by in warm jackets? :confused3

[belle26]

The hair dryers are not that great, I would bring my own. Glad your dad is doing better.

[WDWLVR]

Last day of work and then I'm on vacation. Safe travels everyone! Hope to see you around the ship.

[MiceRNice]

Well, we're no stranger to cruising, that's for sure. :rotfl2: But I have to admit I had no idea that there was an online community this large for DCL! Thanks for the welcome.

So we're finishing our packing up now, and we're planning on doing the helicopter ride/dogsledding excursion on top of Mendenhall Glacier. Anyone know how cold that part of the trip is supposed to be? Like winter coats weather or can we get by in warm jackets? :confused3


I'm not bringing my uber-winter gear...I'm packing very light long underwear (Wintersilks), then a T-shirt over cargo pants, a jean jacket or fleece jacket, and then a rain jacket or windbreaker. I'm stowing a travel umbrella in my backpack. I think this will suffice for any glacial activity. The weather is prone to change at any time and you will probably experience all types of weather in a single day.

[MiceRNice]

It would be helpful to me to have an overview of the group, especially as I'm popping into it late. I hope you don't mind the compilation, and, if you care to add anything, that would be great!

cruisenow (Louisiana): Brooks family DS9, DD 5.5
WDWLVR (Chicago): Mary and Mark
BLTOH (Ohio): Tracy DD8, traveling with DH and dad
Belle26 (New Jersey): Sue (celebrating 24th wedding anniversary)
tksbaskets (Michigan): Teresa, with DH and 20-yr. old sons
SoCalCDLFan (Disneyland): DD10, DD13, DS15 and DH
PurtyPat1 (NY/NJ): Mark and Patricia (celebrating 50th birthdays) and DD Jenna (turning 17)
nascar8820 (Ohio): Lisa and DH
MiceRNice (Van. Isl.): Karen, DS15, traveling with parents (hubby visiting his two adult sons in Winnipeg)

[SoCalDCLfan]

SoCalCDLFan (Disneyland): DD10, DD13, DS15 and DH

We are Meg, Joe and kids from Southern California :thumbsup2

I have my last interview today! :woohoo: An unintended result of interviewing the week before our cruise: due to my nervousness and lack of eating I've actually lost weight! :dance3: I love that I'm going into the cruise a few pounds lighter - makes me feel less guilty about eating on the ship :yay:

Safe travels to everyone leaving this weekend. We arrive on Monday

[MiceRNice]

Good luck with your interview, Meg!

My son, Michael is headed your way for film camp the first two weeks of August. I'm meeting him August 13th for a week at Disneyland! (We're staying at Paradise Pier) You're so lucky you can go there all the time...

[tksbaskets]

Last day of work and then I'm on vacation. Safe travels everyone! Hope to see you around the ship.

Me too! Just printed out our bording passes for tomorrow. STILL working on FE stuff. Actually have one of my sons helping today as I'm the only one who has to work today!

I'm not bringing my uber-winter gear...I'm packing very light long underwear (Wintersilks), then a T-shirt over cargo pants, a jean jacket or fleece jacket, and then a rain jacket or windbreaker. I'm stowing a travel umbrella in my backpack. I think this will suffice for any glacial activity. The weather is prone to change at any time and you will probably experience all types of weather in a single day.

Which is why I just paid luggage fees for 4 bags :rotfl: Haven't packed an umbrella. Wonder if I need to weigh my bags.... :goodvibes

[tksbaskets]

We are Meg, Joe and kids from Southern California :thumbsup2

I have my last interview today! :woohoo: An unintended result of interviewing the week before our cruise: due to my nervousness and lack of eating I've actually lost weight! :dance3: I love that I'm going into the cruise a few pounds lighter - makes me feel less guilty about eating on the ship :yay:

Safe travels to everyone leaving this weekend. We arrive on Monday

Hope the interviews went well! Good for you going into the cruise a bit slimmer. Bet you won't have that trouble in a week! :thumbsup2

It would be helpful to me to have an overview of the group, especially as I'm popping into it late. I hope you don't mind the compilation, and, if you care to add anything, that would be great!

cruisenow (Louisiana): Brooks family DS9, DD 5.5
WDWLVR (Chicago): Mary and Mark
BLTOH (Ohio): Tracy DD8, traveling with DH and dad
Belle26 (New Jersey): Sue (celebrating 24th wedding anniversary)
tksbaskets (Michigan): Teresa, with DH and 20-yr. old sons
SoCalCDLFan (Disneyland): DD10, DD13, DS15 and DH
PurtyPat1 (NY/NJ): Mark and Patricia (celebrating 50th birthdays) and DD Jenna (turning 17)
nascar8820 (Ohio): Lisa and DH
MiceRNice (Van. Isl.): Karen, DS15, traveling with parents (hubby visiting his two adult sons in Winnipeg)

Walt and I are celebrating our 24th anniversary while on the ship too! :hug:

[MiceRNice]

New and improved list:

cruisenow (Louisiana): Brooks family DS9, DD 5.5
WDWLVR (Chicago): Mary and Mark
BLTOH (Ohio): Tracy DD8, traveling with DH and dad
Belle26 (New Jersey): Sue (celebrating 24th wedding anniversary)
tksbaskets (Michigan): Teresa, Walt (also celebrating 24th) and 20-yr. old sons
SoCalCDLFan (Disneyland): Meg, Joe and kids: DD10, DD13, DS15
PurtyPat1 (NY/NJ): Mark and Patricia (celebrating 50th birthdays) and DD Jenna (turning 17)
nascar8820 (Ohio): Lisa and DH
MiceRNice (Van. Isl.): Karen, DS15, traveling with parents (hubby visiting his two adult sons in Winnipeg)

[belle26]

Teresa, here we go with that name Walt again - 2 Walts, both celebrating 24th anniversaries - what are the chances?

Coming down the home stretch, Walt just left for his last day (or night I should say) of work, and I've only got a couple things to iron. Tomorrow, we put everything in the suitcases, do 1 last load of clothes, weigh the bags and get to bed early so we can get up at 2:00 am for our flight to Vancouver. Did I forget to add we also have a family picnic in there somewhere also? It's going to be a crazy day, but it's finally here! Looking forward to meeting everyone on Tuesday!

[MiceRNice]

That is so cool!! Two Walts...what are the chances, indeed?

Have a great flight, Sue. See you on board The Wonder!

[tksbaskets]

Teresa, here we go with that name Walt again - 2 Walts, both celebrating 24th anniversaries - what are the chances?

Coming down the home stretch, Walt just left for his last day (or night I should say) of work, and I've only got a couple things to iron. Tomorrow, we put everything in the suitcases, do 1 last load of clothes, weigh the bags and get to bed early so we can get up at 2:00 am for our flight to Vancouver. Did I forget to add we also have a family picnic in there somewhere also? It's going to be a crazy day, but it's finally here! Looking forward to meeting everyone on Tuesday!

It will be really freaky if your anniversary is 7/11! Walt isn't a common name that's for sure. You sound like me Sue. I'm just about to leave the office and then will be throwing in my cruise casual clothing (i.e. work clothes) to finish our packing. You have a family picnic too?? :scared1: I plan to sleep on the plane tomorrow!

We are planning to meet around the family pool at 3:30? We'll have to see how my men folk are doing. ;)

That is so cool!! Two Walts...what are the chances, indeed?

Have a great flight, Sue. See you on board The Wonder!

Save travels!

[SoCalDCLfan]

I don't know how to do a multi-quote reply, so I'll say thank you to all of you for your good thoughts and pixie dust for my interviews. I got a job!!!! I'll be teaching 5th or 6th grade at a school close to home :woohoo: Now I can relax and celebrate on the cruise :dance3:

[WDWLVR]

I don't know how to do a multi-quote reply, so I'll say thank you to all of you for your good thoughts and pixie dust for my interviews. I got a job!!!! I'll be teaching 5th or 6th grade at a school close to home :woohoo: Now I can relax and celebrate on the cruise :dance3:

Congratulations! Now you can really celebrate! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[tksbaskets]

I don't know how to do a multi-quote reply, so I'll say thank you to all of you for your good thoughts and pixie dust for my interviews. I got a job!!!! I'll be teaching 5th or 6th grade at a school close to home :woohoo: Now I can relax and celebrate on the cruise :dance3:

YEAH!!! So much to celebrate!! :cheer2:

(to multi quote hit the little "+ that is to the left of the Quote button. When you've grabbed all the posts you want either hit 'post reply' from the bottom or if you know where you are stopping hit quote on that post)

[MiceRNice]

Way to go, Meg! That is so perfect. I am very happy for you!!

[belle26]

Congratulations Meg! Now you can take a deep breath, and really enjoy your cruise! That's a great age group, I just completed my 1st year in 5th (after 26 years as librarian/technology) and loved it. It was my best year yet! You'll love it!

Safe travels everyone! Look out Wonder, here we come!

[belle26]

It will be really freaky if your anniversary is 7/11!

Our anniversary is actually June 26th, but with school running so long this year, we are celebrating a little late.

[tksbaskets]

Our anniversary is actually June 26th, but with school running so long this year, we are celebrating a little late.

You've been married WAY longer than we have :hug:

[MiceRNice]

The long-range forecast (for our trip, not your marriage) is COLD....Brrrrrr!!!

[belle26]

You've been married WAY longer than we have :hug:

:rotfl::rotfl:

The long-range forecast (for our trip, not your marriage) is COLD....Brrrrrr!!!

:cold::cold: Hope I packed warm enough! Walt's a little disappointed, we had to leave out our pirate outfits, just couldn't get them in without paying for another bag. Guess we'll just have to take another cruise so we can use them!

Well, bags are packed, house is clean, laundry is done, carry on is ready with documents and snacks. All that's left to do is wait for Walt to pack the camera stuff, :scared1: go to the family picnic, and then come home for 1 short night's sleep. :jumping1:
See you all on the ship, safe travels!
Sue

[tksbaskets]

Greetings from warm and sunny Vancouver. Out heaviest bag was 3 pounds under weight. We are exhausted from our travels and just walked to the water for a bite to eat. Tomorrow Stanley Park and the aquarium. We are at the St. Regis hotel and it's a nice little boutique hotel.

Sue, our 25th is next summer and I think another cruise is warranted! See you in a few days!
Teresa

[WDWLVR]

Greetings from Vancouver as well. Teresa what time did you get in? We got in a little after noon and the line to get through immigration was an hour long. Found out some planes from Asia were delayed and got in the same as a bunch of others.

We had a great ride over to the hotel, have a great view (we have a Hal ship right out our window) and now we are just relaxing in the room.

Teresa we went right past your hotel on our ride over.

Tomorrow is Victoria for us and then on Monday we are doing the hop on hop off bus.

[MiceRNice]

Welcome to Canada!

We're taking the ferry over Monday afternoon. Work, clean, pack until then.

Have fun in Vancouver and Victoria!! Three more sleeps to the best cruise ever!

[BLTOH]

ok wdw and tks ....what airport did you do customs thru? we are watching for severe thunderstorms here in ohio so as long as those go thru tonite and move along we should be clear for monday morning.

[tksbaskets]

Greetings from Vancouver as well. Teresa what time did you get in? We got in a little after noon and the line to get through immigration was an hour long. Found out some planes from Asia were delayed and got in the same as a bunch of others.

We had a great ride over to the hotel, have a great view (we have a Hal ship right out our window) and now we are just relaxing in the room.

Teresa we went right past your hotel on our ride over.

Tomorrow is Victoria for us and then on Monday we are doing the hop on hop off bus.

Hi Mary,
We got in around 10:30 am and also had an hour waiting through immigration. We took a town car (actually a Chevy Tahoe) from the airport.

Walked to Gastown. Went past a yummy looking Spaghetti Factory ended up eating at an Irish pub, Blarney Stone, which was just OK. We were too tired to shop (the shops on the cobblestone street looked intriguing). Walked back through Chinatown. We all decided we didn't need to return there.

How are you getting to Victoria? Hop on and off bus for us tomorrow.


ok wdw and tks ....what airport did you do customs thru? we are watching for severe thunderstorms here in ohio so as long as those go thru tonite and move along we should be clear for monday morning.

[tksbaskets]

ok wdw and tks ....what airport did you do customs thru? we are watching for severe thunderstorms here in ohio so as long as those go thru tonite and move along we should be clear for monday morning.

Hi, double quoted but couldn't figure how to scroll in my new iPad :confused3
We flew into Vancouver International Airport.

Little rain tonight after a beautiful day. It was fun seeing a Princess cruise ship in port.

Our hotel is very nice and a ten minute walk to the port.

Safe travels BLOH!

[WDWLVR]

ok wdw and tks ....what airport did you do customs thru? we are watching for severe thunderstorms here in ohio so as long as those go thru tonite and move along we should be clear for monday morning.

We flew into Vancouver International. Tracy let me tell you Black Gloves Transportation was wonderful. I was so afraid that with us being in line so long that they might have left but once we exited baggage claim and went into the meet and greet area there was a sign with our name on it! The gentleman introduced himself and escorted us out to our car. Our driver was very nice and we got to have a nice quiet ride to the hotel. When we were first met I apologized for being so long but he said they are used to it.

Even though we waited a long time the line was very fast and efficient. In fact I mean to say this yesterday but my brain was friend. So far we feel we've been at Disney. First we had one of the dreaded Brazilian tour groups on our flight. They weren't as bad as some we've encountered at Disney through. Second was the wait through all the zig zag lines. A couple of people mentioned they thought they were in lines at Disneyland. :lmao:
Hi Mary,
We got in around 10:30 am and also had an hour waiting through immigration. We took a town car (actually a Chevy Tahoe) from the airport.

Walked to Gastown. Went past a yummy looking Spaghetti Factory ended up eating at an Irish pub, Blarney Stone, which was just OK. We were too tired to shop (the shops on the cobblestone street looked intriguing). Walked back through Chinatown. We all decided we didn't need to return there.

How are you getting to Victoria? Hop on and off bus for us tomorrow.

You are more ambitious than us. We just chilled last night. Of course there was a Nascar race so we got to enjoy that and watch the two cruise ships sail away and under the Lions Gate bridge. Tuesday that will be us!

We booked a tour through Landsea tours. It is a 13 hour tour but includes a ferry ride there and back, a couple of hours in Victoria itself, tickets to one of the local museums (you have 5 to choose from and you get one set of tickets), a couple of hours at the Butchart Gardens and touring around Victoria.

We got our tickets for the Hop On Hop Off bus to use Monday.

[WDWLVR]

Tracy - since we are doing Victoria today we should be around the hotel tomorrow evening if you guys want to get together. I'll pm you my cell phone number.

[BLTOH]

Mary= ok got it in my cell phone. we are suposed to be landing at vancouver at 11am monday so we will see how things go. daughter is driving us nuts today. keeps asking how much time left before we leave. :worship:

I have a stateroom number change for the fe as well..i will pm you and Teresa the changes.

[tksbaskets]

Mary= ok got it in my cell phone. we are suposed to be landing at vancouver at 11am monday so we will see how things go. daughter is driving us nuts today. keeps asking how much time left before we leave. :worship:

I have a stateroom number change for the fe as well..i will pm you and Teresa the changes.

Thanks for getting us the change. Now I have to remember to update all my labels :thumbsup2.

It's cold in Vancouver this morning, 59 now with a predicted high of 66. Bringing our fleece jackets today! We got hop on hop off trolley tickets for today and tomorrow. Today we head to the aquarium.

Tell your daughter inly one more night sleeping at home and then it's vacation!, :woohoo:

[BLTOH]

Thanks for getting us the change. Now I have to remember to update all my labels :thumbsup2.

It's cold in Vancouver this morning, 59 now with a predicted high of 66. Bringing our fleece jackets today! We got hop on hop off trolley tickets for today and tomorrow. Today we head to the aquarium.

Tell your daughter inly one more night sleeping at home and then it's vacation!, :woohoo:

we wont even be sleeping tonite here. we leave about 2 hours after the local fireworks. have a roughly 2-3 hr drive to the airport and then a 2 hour kill time at the airport for checkin and all.. we may end up leaving earlier and stopping for coffee along the way (dad is a big coffee drinker). i stayed up later last nite and slept later today so i could make it to drive. should be no problem as i am a midnight shift worker anyways so falls into my normal time frames of being awake on sunday nites.

[tksbaskets]

we wont even be sleeping tonite here. we leave about 2 hours after the local fireworks. have a roughly 2-3 hr drive to the airport and then a 2 hour kill time at the airport for checkin and all.. we may end up leaving earlier and stopping for coffee along the way (dad is a big coffee drinker). i stayed up later last nite and slept later today so i could make it to drive. should be no problem as i am a midnight shift worker anyways so falls into my normal time frames of being awake on sunday nites.

You've got a long flight for sleeping! I was so busy getting ready the night before our flight I slept about two hours and then fell asleep waiting at the gate. A first for me. :rolleyes: have fun at the fireworks. :goodvibes

[WDWLVR]

Looks to be a beautiful day in Vancouver today. Yesterday was amazing. We were picked up at 8 am in a small 24 passenger bus. Drove south almost to the US boarder to get on a ferry. Then had a 1.5 hour ride over to Victoria. We went outside for much of the ride and the scenery was breathtaking. We saw seals on a small bouy island and an otter in the water. Once we got off it was another great ride around with our guide giving all kinds of great info. He was amazing and very very personable. In Victoria we were dropped off, given tickets that would let us into one of 5 museums and told our pick up time. We had about 3 hours to explore. We stopped at an Irish Pub for lunch, did some shopping, and spent about 2 hours at the Royal BC Museum. After that it was a half hour drive to Buchart Gardens. Words can not do it justice. Those of you who have eaten at LeCellier have walked through gardens inspired by Buchart. We had two hours in this paradise. Back to the ferry and then back to the hotel about 9:30 pm. A long day but an amazing one. Today is the hop on hop off bus. Looking forward to seeing more of Vancouver.

[tksbaskets]

Sounds like a great day Mary! We are off to the Capilano suspension bridge this morning and then to Granville island. :goodvibes

[WDWLVR]

Good morning my fellow Alaskan cruisers!





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We sail today!

[tksbaskets]

We can't believe it's finally the day we start our cruise! :woohoo: Walt and I are up and excited, I'm sure our sons are excited and will show it by sleeping in. :thumbsup2

[WDWLVR]

Welcome home everyone! Hope everyone enjoyed the cruise as much as we did. Sorry I never made it to the DIS meet, we still didn't have any luggage and I was waiting for it.

Thanks for all the great FE gifts and I was excited to meet those I could!

Special thanks to Teresa and her family for being great table mates!

[PURTYPAT1]

Hi everyone,

We spent alot time in secret deck 7 Veranda Mary we passed your room along the way. Sorry we never met.

We made it home late last night. What a great trip.

[SoCalDCLfan]

What a magnificent cruise!! WOW - we loved every minute. We got home very late last night (2am), so we're a bit wiped out today. Lots of laundry and cleaning to do - reality sets in :scared1:

Thank you everyone for your wonderful FE gifts!

[PURTYPAT1]

What a magnificent cruise!! WOW - we loved every minute. We got home very late last night (2am), so we're a bit wiped out today. Lots of laundry and cleaning to do - reality sets in :scared1:

Thank you everyone for your wonderful FE gifts!

I'm still rocking every now & then. LOL

Yes, what wonderful gifts. I hope I got everyone, there was a few on list that changed cabins, and couldn't find out which room they were in. :scared1:

[WDWLVR]

I'm still rocking every now & then. LOL

Yes, what wonderful gifts. I hope I got everyone, there was a few on list that changed cabins, and couldn't find out which room they were in. :scared1:

Are you talking about two of the rooms on 8? I'm thinking they weren't on the cruise. I gave those two packets away to Karen (Micernice) and Denise who was my next door neighbor.:)

[PURTYPAT1]

Are you talking about two of the rooms on 8? I'm thinking they weren't on the cruise. I gave those two packets away to Karen (Micernice) and Denise who was my next door neighbor.:)

Did you received my note Mary :rolleyes1

[WDWLVR]

Did you received my note Mary :rolleyes1

Sorry Patricia yes I did. Totally forgot to mention it. Between travel yesterday and work today my brain is fried. :)

[tksbaskets]

Welcome home everyone! Hope everyone enjoyed the cruise as much as we did. Sorry I never made it to the DIS meet, we still didn't have any luggage and I was waiting for it.

Thanks for all the great FE gifts and I was excited to meet those I could!

Special thanks to Teresa and her family for being great table mates!

We had a great time dining with you and Mark! Still doing laundry, worked today, and am now backing up the 2000+ pics I took. It will take a while to get the pics down to the 'good ones'.

We really enjoyed the FE gifts. It was fun to see what was waiting for us. A bunch of very creative DISers.


Teresa

[belle26]

Welcome home! What a cruise, it was perfect! Can't believe the great weather we had! I wish we could just turn around and do it all over again! but this time, I would leave out the zip lining. Man, it's so much harder than it looks! I'm glad I did it, but won't be trying it again any time in the future! I'm still so sore - I don't think our having to run through 2 airports with heavy carry ons yesterday helped either! but we made bot our flights and got home around 12:30 am. I'm with you all - tons of washing and putting away all the travel things.

[pmotto2222]

Are you talking about two of the rooms on 8? I'm thinking they weren't on the cruise. I gave those two packets away to Karen (Micernice) and Denise who was my next door neighbor.:)

Being this was our first exchange, I left our gifts next to the doors of the two rooms on 8 - I really hesitated because I didn't see FE, so I learned my lesson!! Darn it - would have rather given them to our ABD friends.

Had the most wonderful cruise. Thank you for all of the awesome gifts! It was so much fun finding them in our FE!!

[MiceRNice]

Pam!!! I didn't even get that "Pmotto was you". Am I dense or what? We had the most awesome time with your family. You guys were a lot of fun to hang out with.

Thanks to Mary for the FE gift again. It was really nice running into you at the suspension bridge.

It was a PERFECT trip! I would be pretty depressed if we weren't looking forward to Disneyland in August...

Cheers, everyone!

[cruisenow01]

I cannot believe what a wonderful cruise. The weather was PERFECT! We took so many pictures. Thanks for all the FE goodies. I wish that I could be as creative as some of you are. We were tired and it is going to take a few days to get back to Central Standard time. Unfortunately, my husband was sick the last day with a stomach bug. He is blaming it on food poisoning from the mayo on deck. He spent the whole day in bed at the hotel after we disembarked. The next morning he felt much better, so thankfully it did not last long. Thanks again for helping to make our cruise wonderful!

[Mouseskis]

Dear Dis-Friends,
Thank you so much for all of the wonderful and creative FE exchange gifts. We had a great cruise and hope all of you did too. We were so sad to disembark on Tuesday (our littlest guy was even in tears), but we are so grateful to have had such a wonderful experience. I hope everyone is settling in back at home.

- Mouseskis

[WDWLVR]

Did everyone watch the disembarkation talk on the TV and the enjoy the music video from Clayton and the crew. We loved it!

[tksbaskets]

I cannot believe what a wonderful cruise. The weather was PERFECT! We took so many pictures. Thanks for all the FE goodies. I wish that I could be as creative as some of you are. We were tired and it is going to take a few days to get back to Central Standard time. Unfortunately, my husband was sick the last day with a stomach bug. He is blaming it on food poisoning from the mayo on deck. He spent the whole day in bed at the hotel after we disembarked. The next morning he felt much better, so thankfully it did not last long. Thanks again for helping to make our cruise wonderful!

I'm glad your hubby is better now. We all were super tired for two days but luckily no illness.

Dear Dis-Friends,
Thank you so much for all of the wonderful and creative FE exchange gifts. We had a great cruise and hope all of you did too. We were so sad to disembark on Tuesday (our littlest guy was even in tears), but we are so grateful to have had such a wonderful experience. I hope everyone is settling in back at home.

- Mouseskis

Still doing laundry. It was the trip of a lifetime that we hope to repeat! So wonderful. Next time we're popping for a veranda~

Did everyone watch the disembarkation talk on the TV and the enjoy the music video from Clayton and the crew. We loved it!

Walt and I were glad you gave us the heads-up on the video Mary. It was a riot!

We had so much fun being your table mates. It really enhanced the experience for our family. We looked forward to hearing about your adventures each evening! :goodvibes

[BLTOH]

I agree awesome cruise. my parents had a great trip as well. loved all the FE's. Daughter was sick on the way home but most of hers was lack of sleep. Was glad to be back home but man this 90 plus degreee weather in ohio isn't what i wanted to come home to.

Can't wait to see everyones trip reports now. I am still working on pictures myself. we have around 1400 between 4 cameras.

[tksbaskets]

I agree awesome cruise. my parents had a great trip as well. loved all the FE's. Daughter was sick on the way home but most of hers was lack of sleep. Was glad to be back home but man this 90 plus degreee weather in ohio isn't what i wanted to come home to.

Can't wait to see everyones trip reports now. I am still working on pictures myself. we have around 1400 between 4 cameras.

Hot and humid up north in Michigan BLTOH! I'm just finished getting my 2000+ photos down to my favorite 651. :goodvibes

Such fun looking at our trip photos. My trip report will start next week I'm thinking. Doing a very scaled down selection of photos on my FB page tonight.

TK