July 5, 2011 - Mickey's WONDERful Alaskan Adventure

[nascar8820]

DH and I are booked on the July 5 cruise. :cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

[WDWLVR]

Hi! My name's Mary and my DH (Mark) and I are also on this cruise. Love your signature art. Do you mind if I use it?

I've been looking forward to DCL going to Alaska for a long time!:thumbsup2

[nascar8820]

Hi! My name's Mary and my DH (Mark) and I are also on this cruise. Love your signature art. Do you mind if I use it?


Mary,

Here is the link to our signature art. http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm202/nascar8820/alaska6.jpg

I changed the font just a little from the first one that you saw. I think this font is easier to see.

Anyone else is free to use it if they would like.:)

Lisa

[WDWLVR]

Thanks Lisa - it looks great!

[shortbusmom]

Just booked the July 5th Cruise, looking foward to the trip since I've never been to the West Coast and my DH has been wanting to see the 49th State.

[AnnMarie3]

We are off to Alaska on July 5, 2011 as well! There will be 10 of us. 6 adults, and 4 kids. Ds 14 dd 6 dn 9, and dn 6.

We are so excited! What a WONDERfull way to see Alaska.

Ann Marie

[WDWLVR]

Just booked the July 5th Cruise, looking foward to the trip since I've never been to the West Coast and my DH has been wanting to see the 49th State.

We are off to Alaska on July 5, 2011 as well! There will be 10 of us. 6 adults, and 4 kids. Ds 14 dd 6 dn 9, and dn 6.

We are so excited! What a WONDERfull way to see Alaska.

Ann Marie

Welcome! Nice to see the group growing!

[BLTOH]

We just paid our deposit so we are confirmed on the July 5th sailing.. woohoo

there will be 3 of us me, dh and our dd age 8 at time of sailing. this will be fun to get to know everyone will be like a big family reunion by time we set sail.

[Doingitagain]

We are in!
DH and I, my sister, DD22 and DS19 (at time of cruise)

[nascar8820]

We just paid our deposit so we are confirmed on the July 5th sailing.. woohoo

there will be 3 of us me, dh and our dd age 8 at time of sailing. this will be fun to get to know everyone will be like a big family reunion by time we set sail.

We are in!
DH and I, my sister, DD22 and DS19 (at time of cruise)

WELCOME ABOARD BLTOH and Doingitagain!! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone! So who here is a planner? I sure am. I get a lot of joy of researching and dreaming about our vacations. With Alaska being a brand new thing for us I'm really looking forward to learning about what there is to do and see at each of the ports.

[BLTOH]

Good morning everyone! So who here is a planner? I sure am. I get a lot of joy of researching and dreaming about our vacations. With Alaska being a brand new thing for us I'm really looking forward to learning about what there is to do and see at each of the ports.

me me me :wave2: i love to plan ahead but have plenty of time to research this one. already check out books from the library for each place. need to research more on flights but waiting till i can be closer to the time frame to book. will book our timeshare in jan or feb let the fun begin :thumbsup2

[AnnMarie3]

I love to plan! I went on a cruise to Alaska years ago, so I am trying to recall the best of each port. I am looking forward to finding out what excursions will be offered. Our fave from last time was a salmon bake in Ketchikan with gold panning . I was not brave enough for the glacier helicopter tour!

[BLTOH]

ok some questions to throw out here....

What is everyones most wanted port to see? What are you looking forward to the most for this trip?

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone!


me me me :wave2: i love to plan ahead but have plenty of time to research this one. already check out books from the library for each place. need to research more on flights but waiting till i can be closer to the time frame to book. will book our timeshare in jan or feb let the fun begin :thumbsup2

Glad to see I'm not the only planner in the group! Where do you have a timeshare? I picked up the book "Alaska by Cruise Ship". I've only taken quick looks at.

I love to plan! I went on a cruise to Alaska years ago, so I am trying to recall the best of each port. I am looking forward to finding out what excursions will be offered. Our fave from last time was a salmon bake in Ketchikan with gold panning . I was not brave enough for the glacier helicopter tour!

I'd love to hear about your trip. What ship were you one and what ports did you go to? I'm really thinking I'd like to try the glacier helicopter tour. I've only done a helicopter tour once and that was many many years ago in Hawaii but I loved it!



ok some questions to throw out here....

What is everyones most wanted port to see? What are you looking forward to the most for this trip?

I don't think I've picked a most wanted yet. I'm excited just to see the Wonder sail in brand new waters. Having never been to Vancouver or any of the Alaskan ports I'm looking forward to it all! What are you looking forward to?

[BLTOH]

Good morning everyone!
Glad to see I'm not the only planner in the group! Where do you have a timeshare? I picked up the book "Alaska by Cruise Ship". I've only taken quick looks at.

I don't think I've picked a most wanted yet. I'm excited just to see the Wonder sail in brand new waters. Having never been to Vancouver or any of the Alaskan ports I'm looking forward to it all! What are you looking forward to?

sorry guess i could have answered my own question huh. :lmao: having never been on the west coast i think i am looking forward to the new experiences. the ports not sure yet. i am really wanting to see the natural wildlife mostly. so may be sitting my but outside alot or camcording alot.

our home timeshare is in Kissimmee, Florida about 5 minutes from WDW. Vacation village at Parkway. we don't use it as often as we would like but i wish there were resorts closer to us. seems like we would have to travel 5 hrs min to get to any one resort. and most areas we have wanted to go there is no resorts in those areas. go figure.

I have numerous books but havent had a chance to start reading yet. jsut looked at the pretty pictures. :laughing: I am traing to be a girl scout leader right now so i have to make that priority first.

[nascar8820]

We can't wait to see what kind of excursions Disney will be offering. This will be our first time to Alaska so we will want to see EVERYTHING!!!!!

[BLTOH]

We can't wait to see what kind of excursions Disney will be offering. This will be our first time to Alaska so we will want to see EVERYTHING!!!!!

us too for both..my TA said she would be giving me a list of information for excursions by the independent companies as well when she gets them so if we want to book on our own we can. can't wait. i am pretty much at a stand still myself for planning anything more till we can price airline and book that kind of stuff. dh is wishy washy about where we will fly into. the saver in me says fly into seattle or bellingham but the make it easy side of me says just fly into vancouver and call it quits. :headache: i am hoping to research the ports for now and see what there is to see and maybe get a list of things we can do that my dd will be able to enjoy as well.

[nascar8820]

us too for both..my TA said she would be giving me a list of information for excursions by the independent companies as well when she gets them so if we want to book on our own we can. can't wait. i am pretty much at a stand still myself for planning anything more till we can price airline and book that kind of stuff. dh is wishy washy about where we will fly into. the saver in me says fly into seattle or bellingham but the make it easy side of me says just fly into vancouver and call it quits. :headache: i am hoping to research the ports for now and see what there is to see and maybe get a list of things we can do that my dd will be able to enjoy as well.

We are thinking about flying into Seattle on Saturday or Sunday then taking the train into Vancouver on Monday. We have never been to Seattle and I have never been on a train. Thankfully we have 641 days to figure it out!

[BLTOH]

We are thinking about flying into Seattle on Saturday or Sunday then taking the train into Vancouver on Monday. We have never been to Seattle and I have never been on a train. Thankfully we have 641 days to figure it out!

that was our original thought but then we remembered we had the timeshares banked and could use those so decided we could leave as early as possible to stay as much of the week we could before the cruise.

I notice you are from columbus we are just a couple hrs north of you.

[BLTOH]

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. its on the chilly side and looking like rain here today.

we are off to pick apples tomorrow and then be making some apple butter and whatever else sounds good to make with apples :thumbsup2

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone! Happy Monday!

Hope everyone had a great weekend. I was supposed to go to lunch with a friend from some previous cruises but her youngest son was sick so we had to reschedule. Since I had the afternoon free DH Mark and I went to the Toy Story double feature in 3D and then our to an early dinner. It was great seeing them both on the big screen again.

It was a chilly here in the Chicago area as well but I guess us none of us are afraid of the cold as we're going to Alaska! :)

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone - giving us a bump back from page 3.

Did you all see this thread on the main board **** Vancouver FAQ Thread **** (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2283011)? Lot's of great information in there. We're planning on flying in a day or two early to explore Vancouver.

[BLTOH]

Boy this is just a very quiet group.

We was debating if we wanted to stay in Seattle or Vancouver a few days before. asked Hubby to decide what HE wants. so it sounds like vancouver is where we are headed to. Either way it looks like we will have to spend one nite in Washington before going on to Vancouver because of the time frames of the amtrak. oh well it will give us a nite of rest to adjust to the time change that way.

I have been reading up on all the areas to give myself a little bit of information as hubby is calling me the itinerary organizer. :rotfl2: I just prefer to be prepared and enjoy the vacation versus going in blindlessly and having a stressed out vacation. seems like every vacation i don't plan and we just wing it ends up a mess but all that have been planned out well in advance have been some great vacations.

[Doingitagain]

Waitlist deposits were due yesterday and people are dropping out. I have been calling in the last few days and there are lots of rooms opening up. Call in if you want to change your stateroom!

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone!

Boy this is just a very quiet group.



This does seem to be a quiet group compared to some. My last cruise (the 2009 DVC Member Cruise) went to 4 threads in less than a year. Of course other past cruises I've been on have been even more talkative. They didn't call us the blabbermouths for nothing!

I'm sure as more join in we'll be more talkative and plan. For many they have other trips before this one. I'm always up to getting to know my fellow cruisers because I think it adds to the fun of the cruise.

Waitlist deposits were due yesterday and people are dropping out. I have been calling in the last few days and there are lots of rooms opening up. Call in if you want to change your stateroom!

I'm really happy with my stateroom so no worries about that. As for the dropping out that happens every cruise. You get people popping in on booking day and then you never hear from them again. Hopefully we won't lose anyone from the thread. Seems like a nice group.

[nascar8820]

We're still here!!!! DH and I got some books and a DVD on Alaska from the library the other day. The books give you a few ideas on what to check out when you are there. We watched a show last night - 1000 places to see before you die. The episode was about Alaska. It was amazing. You guys should check it out if you get a chance. Unfortunately I don't remember what channel it was on :sad2: We set up the DVR to catch "Alaska" shows and that was the first one we got.

- Lisa

[WDWLVR]

We're still here!!!! DH and I got some books and a DVD on Alaska from the library the other day. The books give you a few ideas on what to check out when you are there. We watched a show last night - 1000 places to see before you die. The episode was about Alaska. It was amazing. You guys should check it out if you get a chance. Unfortunately I don't remember what channel it was on :sad2: We set up the DVR to catch "Alaska" shows and that was the first one we got.

- Lisa

What a great idea about the DVR! I wanted one of Travel Channels Great Cruises shows about Alaska (with Samantha Brown). They were on Royal Caribbean. It was a year or more ago but I'll have to check the line-up and see if they show it again.

The nice thing about the cruise being far away is that we have plenty of time to plan and budget for things!

[BLTOH]

I'm sure as more join in we'll be more talkative and plan. For many they have other trips before this one. I'm always up to getting to know my fellow cruisers because I think it adds to the fun of the cruise.
I'm really happy with my stateroom so no worries about that. As for the dropping out that happens every cruise. You get people popping in on booking day and then you never hear from them again. Hopefully we won't lose anyone from the thread. Seems like a nice group.

I agree to getting to know my fellow cruisers. our last cruise we talked about a yr out and by time the cruise came around the kids had been trading valentines day cards, christmas cards, etc. thru snail mail so it was fun to see them when they got to meet each other in person finally.

i am now a girl scout leader for my daughter's troop so been keeping busy with that as well as researching for the cruise.:worship: have to see my dr too for my arm. plus i will be changing to the nite shift soon at work so i am not going to know if i am coming or going soon. :scared1:

i was able to get the stateroom we wanted on the first try so i wont need to change rooms. what all stateroms you have? we have 7552. which is midship.

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone! We're in 7122 which is one of the Navigator Verandah's. They are aft and are our favorite.

Getting to know each other is great for kids and adults. In fact I just had lunch with a friend that I met through the DIS and sailed with in 2005 and 2006.

[BLTOH]

Good morning everyone! We're in 7122 which is one of the Navigator Verandah's. They are aft and are our favorite.

Getting to know each other is great for kids and adults. In fact I just had lunch with a friend that I met through the DIS and sailed with in 2005 and 2006.

thats awesome. you have any kids going on this one? we will just have my daughter who will be 8 at time of cruise.

your on the same side and deck as us..we can wave down the ailse way at each other..:wave2::wave2:

[WDWLVR]

thats awesome. you have any kids going on this one? we will just have my daughter who will be 8 at time of cruise.

your on the same side and deck as us..we can wave down the ailse way at each other..:wave2::wave2:

Tracy - no we don't have children. Just two big kids who love DCL!

[BLTOH]

Tracy - no we don't have children. Just two big kids who love DCL!

even better :rotfl2: j/k but that is kewl i think i love disney more then my dh does. :confused3 he just likes disney as a cruise line as we have sailed one time on an oddball cruise and was crammed into the bottom deck complete bow of the ship and the room was so small we could barely move around. and we had 5 of us then two teen age boys, dh, me and my daughter was only 3 months old. but thats what ya get for a freebie cruise though.

[IrishCowboy]

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

[Lynda Silk]

Hi,
I'm just joining the group! I have booked 2 cabins for myself (53 at time of cruise), my DD (17) and my mom and stepfather. My stepfather has always wanted to see Alaska so I thought that this is the only way to do it. I just have to cross my fingers that everyone will be healthy enough to travel as my parents are in their 80's. But they're hale and hearty now so hopefully we'll all be onboard in 2011! I'm hoping my DS can join us too but he'll be at university and I'm not sure whether he'll be working or going to school so I thought I'd just add him later if possible.

This sounds like a great group and it's wonderful that people are already looking into excusions and reading up on the ports!

[WDWLVR]

Welcome aboard Lynda! I'll be 54 come cruise time.

We may not be as talkative as other groups but it does seem to be a great group of people. I'm sure we'll all be talking more as the weeks go on and we get closer to the cruise.

I love planning as I said earlier so I've already started dreaming about what I want to do on this cruise!

[Doingitagain]

Welcome aboard Lynda! I'll be 54 come cruise time.

We may not be as talkative as other groups but it does seem to be a great group of people. I'm sure we'll all be talking more as the weeks go on and we get closer to the cruise.

I love planning as I said earlier so I've already started dreaming about what I want to do on this cruise!

I will be more talkative as it gets closer. Right now I am planning for a WDW trip in December and a Baltic cruise in the summer. Then I can start thinking about Alaska!

[nascar8820]

We got the following DVDs from our local library:

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm202/nascar8820/Alaskas_Inside_Passage.jpg Discover Alaska’s true treasures along its magnificent marine highway, the Inside Passage. Navigate 1,000 miles of pristine coastline, with unforgettable stops that capture the region’s rich history, fascinating wildlife, and timeless traditions. Observe coastal Indians carve totem poles in the gateway city of Ketchikan. Explore Sitka’s Russian roots. Visit Petersburg, "Alaska’s Little Norway" and quaint Wrangell, and recapture the pioneer era in the capital city of Juneau. Drive to America’s most accessible glacier—the Mendenhall, and fly over the frozen wilderness of the Juneau Icefield. From Glacier Bay National Park to the historic gold rush town of Skagway, this award-winning program is a mesmerizing portrait of this special place in the vastness of Alaska.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm202/nascar8820/Cruise_Alaska.jpg Roam the dramatic and beautiful wilderness, climb the remote and rugged mountains and glaciers, and get close to rare and wonderful wildlife. Your itinerary includes densely forested Ketchikan, with its colorful, mysterious totem poles created by early natives; mountainous Sitka, once the capital of Russian Alaska; pristine Juneau, the only state capital unreachable by car; raucous Skagway, the jumping-off point for prospectors in the Klondike's great Gold Rush; charming Haines, home to the world's largest concentration of bald eagles; remote Seward, where stunning Kenai Fjords National Park went largely unexplored until the 1960s; complex Anchorage, a bustling metropolis surrounded by vast wilderness; untouched Denali, home to the first people to cross the Bering Strait from Siberia; indomitable Valdez, which overcame both the Exxon oil spill and the massive earthquake of 1964; fish-rich Homer, with its artist colony aptly named Pioneer Avenue; lush Kodiak, Alaska's largest island and longtime home to Eskimos; and historic Fairbanks, an adventurer's city lying just 200 miles south of the Artic Circle. Extra Features: Grandeur of the Glaciers - They move under their own power, crush or reshape everything in their path, and sometimes give birth to entire ecosystems. This extra feature takes a cold, hard look at these massive and magnificent ice forms. Top 10 Attractions - Lead a sled-dog team. Walk on glacial ice. Approach grouchy bears snacking on salmon. Can an average person really do all these things? This program suggests 10 activities to help make your Alaskan trip an experience of a lifetime.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm202/nascar8820/DiscoveriesAmericaAlaska.jpg At Denali National Park visitors come to see Mt. McKinley, the spectacular scenery and wildlife on the 60 mile drive into the Denali Backcountry Lodge. A journey to Denali by rail on the Alaska Railroad gives travelers the opportunity to relax and enjoy the passing scenery of the rugged Alaskan wilderness.Ferries on the Alaska Marine Highway System bring visitors north from Bellingham, WA to a variety of ports along the Inside Passage. Sitka is in the middle of the Tongass National Forest. Ketchikan is the Salmon Capital of the World. Whether it’s for salmon, halibut or many other varieties of fish, sport fishing in Alaska is “huge”! Visitors can experience Saxman Village to learn about Native culture, dancing & totems or take a dune buggy ride into the wilderness. Also gain insight into the Alaska Native Claims Settlement with Cape Fox CEO Bruce Borrup. Bear watching & fishing guide/pilot Butch Laughlin brings travelers to the Pack Creek Bear Preserve. The Glacier Bay Express, brings guests up close to calving glaciers and wildlife in Glacier Bay National Park. A special tour highlights breaching, rolling, and frolicking whales near Adolphus Point. In Haines, journey upriver into the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Further north in Fairbanks, learn about the workings of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and passionate entrepreneur Bernie Karl of Chena Hot Springs explains the connection between hot springs, greenhouses, ice sculptures and energy. World-Record vegetables are the stars of the Alaska State Fair in Palmer and a glass harmonica player charms the crowd at Anchorage’s Farmers Market.

Even though they all cover the same basic information/locations each DVD does offer something unique. The 3rd DVD did have the best overall video quality for your HDTV.

Also be sure to watch/DVR Extreme Alaskan Adventures (http://www.travelchannel.com/Travel_Ideas/Adventure_Travel_and_Sports/ci.Extreme_Alaska.alternative?vgnextfmt=alternativ e) on the Travel Channel. The next showing is 10/21/2009 at 11 AM.

[pillow]

We are booked as well. DH and 2 kids. My grandmother and potentially my mother in law will also come with us. I'm a little disappointed that the cruise won't be point to point, but since our airfare into Seattle is CHEAP, we're doing this anyway. I figure we can do Alaska by land another time. Looking forward to exploring Vancouver for a few days first. More later . . .

Jodie

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone!


I will be more talkative as it gets closer. Right now I am planning for a WDW trip in December and a Baltic cruise in the summer. Then I can start thinking about Alaska!

Guess I just am so chatty I don't mind being involved in multiple threads. We too have a trip to Disney in late November/early December. Then we are cruising next July with friends we made way back on our 2004 holiday cruise and sailed with again in 2006. In fact our 2006 blabbermouth thread is still active. :lmao:

We got the following DVDs from our local library:

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm202/nascar8820/Alaskas_Inside_Passage.jpg Discover Alaska’s true treasures along its magnificent marine highway, the Inside Passage. Navigate 1,000 miles of pristine coastline, with unforgettable stops that capture the region’s rich history, fascinating wildlife, and timeless traditions. Observe coastal Indians carve totem poles in the gateway city of Ketchikan. Explore Sitka’s Russian roots. Visit Petersburg, "Alaska’s Little Norway" and quaint Wrangell, and recapture the pioneer era in the capital city of Juneau. Drive to America’s most accessible glacier—the Mendenhall, and fly over the frozen wilderness of the Juneau Icefield. From Glacier Bay National Park to the historic gold rush town of Skagway, this award-winning program is a mesmerizing portrait of this special place in the vastness of Alaska.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm202/nascar8820/Cruise_Alaska.jpg Roam the dramatic and beautiful wilderness, climb the remote and rugged mountains and glaciers, and get close to rare and wonderful wildlife. Your itinerary includes densely forested Ketchikan, with its colorful, mysterious totem poles created by early natives; mountainous Sitka, once the capital of Russian Alaska; pristine Juneau, the only state capital unreachable by car; raucous Skagway, the jumping-off point for prospectors in the Klondike's great Gold Rush; charming Haines, home to the world's largest concentration of bald eagles; remote Seward, where stunning Kenai Fjords National Park went largely unexplored until the 1960s; complex Anchorage, a bustling metropolis surrounded by vast wilderness; untouched Denali, home to the first people to cross the Bering Strait from Siberia; indomitable Valdez, which overcame both the Exxon oil spill and the massive earthquake of 1964; fish-rich Homer, with its artist colony aptly named Pioneer Avenue; lush Kodiak, Alaska's largest island and longtime home to Eskimos; and historic Fairbanks, an adventurer's city lying just 200 miles south of the Artic Circle. Extra Features: Grandeur of the Glaciers - They move under their own power, crush or reshape everything in their path, and sometimes give birth to entire ecosystems. This extra feature takes a cold, hard look at these massive and magnificent ice forms. Top 10 Attractions - Lead a sled-dog team. Walk on glacial ice. Approach grouchy bears snacking on salmon. Can an average person really do all these things? This program suggests 10 activities to help make your Alaskan trip an experience of a lifetime.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm202/nascar8820/DiscoveriesAmericaAlaska.jpg At Denali National Park visitors come to see Mt. McKinley, the spectacular scenery and wildlife on the 60 mile drive into the Denali Backcountry Lodge. A journey to Denali by rail on the Alaska Railroad gives travelers the opportunity to relax and enjoy the passing scenery of the rugged Alaskan wilderness.Ferries on the Alaska Marine Highway System bring visitors north from Bellingham, WA to a variety of ports along the Inside Passage. Sitka is in the middle of the Tongass National Forest. Ketchikan is the Salmon Capital of the World. Whether it’s for salmon, halibut or many other varieties of fish, sport fishing in Alaska is “huge”! Visitors can experience Saxman Village to learn about Native culture, dancing & totems or take a dune buggy ride into the wilderness. Also gain insight into the Alaska Native Claims Settlement with Cape Fox CEO Bruce Borrup. Bear watching & fishing guide/pilot Butch Laughlin brings travelers to the Pack Creek Bear Preserve. The Glacier Bay Express, brings guests up close to calving glaciers and wildlife in Glacier Bay National Park. A special tour highlights breaching, rolling, and frolicking whales near Adolphus Point. In Haines, journey upriver into the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Further north in Fairbanks, learn about the workings of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and passionate entrepreneur Bernie Karl of Chena Hot Springs explains the connection between hot springs, greenhouses, ice sculptures and energy. World-Record vegetables are the stars of the Alaska State Fair in Palmer and a glass harmonica player charms the crowd at Anchorage’s Farmers Market.

Even though they all cover the same basic information/locations each DVD does offer something unique. The 3rd DVD did have the best overall video quality for your HDTV.

Also be sure to watch/DVR Extreme Alaskan Adventures (http://www.travelchannel.com/Travel_Ideas/Adventure_Travel_and_Sports/ci.Extreme_Alaska.alternative?vgnextfmt=alternativ e) on the Travel Channel. The next showing is 10/21/2009 at 11 AM.

Great choices. I'll have to be on the lookout for those.

We are booked as well. DH and 2 kids. My grandmother and potentially my mother in law will also come with us. I'm a little disappointed that the cruise won't be point to point, but since our airfare into Seattle is CHEAP, we're doing this anyway. I figure we can do Alaska by land another time. Looking forward to exploring Vancouver for a few days first. More later . . .

Jodie

Welcome aboard Jodie! Always nice to see more people joining in the fun.

[Lynda Silk]

Thanks for the welcome, WDWLVR! I was glad to see that we are in the same age group! And those DVDs look great, nascar8820; I'll definitely keep an eye out for them.

Actually, I think we're fairly talkative! I was on the Wonder in August and the thread was very, very quiet! Hardly any posts at all. So it's nice to see all the posts on this thread and that people are so good at sharing information already!

[BLTOH]

Also be sure to watch/DVR Extreme Alaskan Adventures (http://www.travelchannel.com/Travel_Ideas/Adventure_Travel_and_Sports/ci.Extreme_Alaska.alternative?vgnextfmt=alternativ e) on the Travel Channel. The next showing is 10/21/2009 at 11 AM.

oh wow..will have to remember to tape this. with me being a midnite shift worker i dont think i can stay awake long enough in the morning to watch it. thanx for the great info on the dvd's too..i'll have to see what our local library has.

[WDWLVR]

My husband found a couple of the Alaska DVD's on Netflix and added them to our list. I really am interested in the Inside Passage one.

[nascar8820]

Good morning everyone. DH has been very busy the last few days looking at what others offer for excursions. He found a PDF this morning. I copied out the excursions, length of excursion and the price. This will give everyone an idea of what we can possibly expect for our cruise to Alaska. If you want me to send you the PDF, PM me with your e-mail address and I will send it to you.

- Lisa

Juneau
Mendenhall Glacier Explorer 2.5 hours $40
Mendenhall Glacier & Salmon Hatchery Tour 3 hours $40
Original Alaska Salmon Bake 1.5 hours $44
Mendenhall Glacier & Salmon Bake Combo 4 hours $79
Deluxe Mendenhall Glacier & Juneau Highlights 4.5 hours $89
Underground Juneau Gold 3.25 hours $65
Rainforest Garden Adventure 2.25 hours $44
Rainforest Garden & Mendenhall Glacier Combo 3.5 hours $69
Gold Panning & History Tour 1.5 hours $55
A Taste of Juneau 4 hours $84
Mount Roberts Tramway 1.5 hours $29
Town, Tram & Trek 2.5 hours $74
Guide’s Choice Adventure Hike 4.5 hours $79
Dog Sled Summer Camp 2.75 hours $159
Rainforest Canopy & Zipline Expedition 3.25 hours $179
Alpine Zip & Glacier Adventure 5 hours $199
Bike & Tram Elevation Sensation 4.5 hours $119
Glacier View Bike & Brew 4.25 hours $94
Fly-Out Fly Fishing Adventure 5.5 hours $419
Juneau Sportfishing Adventure 5 hours $209
Steamboat & Mining History Cruise 1.75 hours $47
Photo Safari by Land & Sea 4.75 hours $195
Alaska’s Whales & Rainforest Trails 4.75 hours $189
Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest 4 hours $149
Evening Whale Quest 3.5 hours $169
Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Quest 5.25 hours $169
Whale Watching & Salmon Bake Combo 5.25 hours $179
Best of Juneau 6.25 hours $195
Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip 4 hours $129
Glacier View Sea Kayaking 3.5 hours $99
Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Adventure 3.5 hours $164
Taku Glacier Lodge Flight & Fest 3.5 hours $305
Glacier Flightseeing Adventure 1.25 hours $219
Pilot’s Choice Ice Age Exploration 2.75 hours $429
Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter Tour 2.25 hours $299
Four Glacier Adventure by Helicopter 2 hours $369
Helicopter Glacier Walkabout 3.25 hours $389
Helicopter Glacier Trek 4.25 hours $419
Extended Helicopter Glacier Trek 5.25 hours $519
Dog Sled & Glacier Adventure by Helicopter 3 hours $579
Dog Sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier 2.75 hours $589
Custom Hummer Adventure 4 hours $699
Private Whale Watching 3.5 hours $1,749
Private Salmon Fishing & Wildlife Cruise 5.75 hours $1,499

Ketchikan
Totem Traditions 2.5 hours $39
Saxman Native Village 2.5 hours $59
Potlatch Park & Heritage Tour 3.5 hours $59
First City Deluxe Tour 4 hours $84
Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show 1.25 hours $34
Totems & Lumberjack Combo 4 hours $69
Alaskan Chef’s Table 2 hours $129
Rainforest Island Adventure 2.75 hours $85
Ketchikan by Horse-Drawn Trolley 0.75 hours $30
Rainforest Island Adventure 4 hours $125
Back Country Jeep & Canoe Safari 4 hours $159
Adventure Kart & Jet Boat Expedition 4 hours $225
Ketchikan Motorcycle Tour 3.5 hours $269
Rainforest Ropes & Zip Challenge 3.5 hours $144
Rainforest Canopy & Zipline Expedition 3.5 hours $175
Bear Creek Zipline Adventure 3.5 hours $175
Clover Pass Bike Ride 3.5 hours $104
Alaska Sportfishing Expedition 5 hours $209
Exclusive Alaska Fishing & Wilderness Dining 6.5 hours $329
Best of Ketchikan by Land & Sea 3.5 hours $119
Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion 3 hours $95
Wilderness Exploration & Crab Feast 4 hours $149
Coastal Wildlife Cruise 3.5 hours $165
Eagles Islands Sea Kayaking 3.5 hours $100
Tatoosh Islands Kayak Adventure 4.5 hours $149
Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s Tour 3.5 hours $172
Mountain Point Snorkeling Adventure 3 hours $99
Back Country Jet Boat Adventure 3.5 hours $135
Exclusive Flightseeing & Crab Feast 3 hours $219
Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer 4.25 hours $179
Misty Fjords Seaplane Exploration 2 hours $259
Misty Fjords Wilderness Cruise & Flight 4 hours $379
Wilderness Bear Watch 3 hours $369
Alaska Bear Adventure 3.25 hours $369
Neets Bay Bear Cruise 4.75 hours $229
Custom Hummer Adventure 4 hours $589
Exclusive Ketchikan by Land 4 hours $999
Exclusive Ketchikan by Sea 5 hours $899
Exclusive Ketchikan by Air 3 hours $1,749

Skagway
Skagway & the Day of ’98 Show 2.75 hours $44
Klondike Summit & Liarsville Experience 3 hours $64
Klondike Summit, Suspension Bridge & Salmon Bake 4.25 hours $89
Historical Tour & Liarsville Salmon Bake 2.5 hours $69
To the Summit 1.5 hours $38
Ghosts & Goodtime Girls Walking Tour 2 hours $42
Experience the Yukon 7 hours $109
Experience the Yukon & Suspension Bridge 8 hours $124
Yukon Expedition & White Pass Scenic Railway 8 hours $199
White Pass Scenic Railway 3.5 hours $125
Bordello Breakfast & Suspension Bridge 4.5 hours $94
Skagway’s Original Street Car 2 hours $40
Taste of Skagway 3.5 hours $109
White Pass Bennett Lake Adventure 8.5 hours $299
Best of Skagway 6.5 hours $219
Klondike Scenic Highlights 7.25 hours $205
Delectable Jewell Gardens 2 hours $49
Deluxe Klondike Experience & Rail Adventure 6 hours $205
Alaska Garden Gourmet Culinary Tour 2.5 hours $99
Klondike Gold Fields Adventure 2.5 hours $49
Klondike Gold Fields & Exclusive Scenic Railway 6 hours $179
Golden Glassblowing Experience 3 hours $199
600 North Yukon Golf & Scenic Drive 8 hours $179
Yukon Jeep Adventure 6 hours $154
Horseback Riding Adventure 3.5 hours $169
Klondike Bicycle Tour 2.5 hours $89
Rainforest Bicycle Tour 3 hours $89
Alaska Sled Dog & Musher’s Camp 2.75 hours $119
Klondike Rock Climbing & Rappelling 3.25 hours $95
Lake Bennett Train & Stampeder’s Trek 8.5 hours $375
Chilkoot Trail Hike & Float Adventure 4.25 hours $119
Glacier Point Wilderness Safari 6.5 hours $254
Glacier Lake Kayak & Scenic Safari 6.5 hours $254
Glacier Lake Kayak & Scenic Railway 5 hours $225
Dog Sledding & Glacier Flightseeing 2 hours $559
Glacier Discovery by Helicopter 2 hours $309
Heli-Hike & Rail Adventure 5.5 hours $399
Snowshoe Hike & Rail Adventure 8 hours 4269
Skagway’s Custom Classic Cards 4 hours 4539
Alaska Nature & Wildlife Expedition 6.5 hours $164
Remote Coastal Nature Hike 6.5 hours $149
Takshanuk Mountain Trail by 4x4 6.5 hours $200
Chilkoot Lake Freshwater Fishing 6.25 hours $219
Eagle Preserve Wildlife River Adventure 6.5 hours $199
Wildlife Quest Float in the Eagle Preserve 6.5 hours $199
Wilderness Kayak Experience 6.25 hours $169

[Lynda Silk]

Hi Lisa,
Wow, thanks so much for typing all that information into the post! I'll definitely pm you for the pdf. It all looks so interesting!

[WDWLVR]

Thanks Lisa - great information. I've sent a pm!

[BLTOH]

Wow that is awesome. Thanx Lisa.

Anybody watch or tape the show on the travel channel?? i forgot what day it was and went to tape it like the day after it already aired :confused3:lmao:

[WDWLVR]

Lisa - got the PDF. Awesome! Thanks so much to you and your DH.

Tracy - forgot about the Travel Channel show. I'm sure they'll replay it - at least I hope so!

[nascar8820]

I just checked the Travel Channel and Extreme Alaskan Adventures is not on their schedule during the next 2 weeks. I did find a couple more show though.

November 1 on The Travel Channel
2:00 PM Naked Alaska – Naked Alaska explores the rugged beauty and fascinating wildlife of the 49th state. This land of extremes hosts the highest mountain peaks, the most volcanoes, 100,000 glaciers and 3000 rivers.

6:00 PM Alaskan Wild – Alaska is one of the few true wildernesses left on earth. Aerial photography highlights the snowcapped mountains, wide open spaces and glaciers that punctuate the vast and unforgiving landscape.

7:00 PM Alaska’s Arctic Wildlife – As spring loosens the icepacks on the northwest coast of Alaska, animal life awakens. Birds, whales and walrus begin to migrate, while polar bear cubs emerge from their dens to frolic in the snow.

- Lisa

[BLTOH]

I had to dress up for our local parade yesterday. I took the Mickey sorcerer hat that we bought over 10 years ago at disney and threw it togther with a piece of red fabric draped over me and tied it all around the waist with yellow boat rope to make myself into a Micky Sorcerer. :worship: This was like a last minute throw it all togther in an hours timeframe. and my dd decided i had to wear it all day long. :eek:

anyone else dress up for halloween?

[nascar8820]

I had to dress up for our local parade yesterday. I took the Mickey sorcerer hat that we bought over 10 years ago at disney and threw it togther with a piece of red fabric draped over me and tied it all around the waist with yellow boat rope to make myself into a Micky Sorcerer. :worship: This was like a last minute throw it all togther in an hours timeframe. and my dd decided i had to wear it all day long. :eek:

anyone else dress up for halloween?


We need to see pictures!!!!!

[WDWLVR]

I just checked the Travel Channel and Extreme Alaskan Adventures is not on their schedule during the next 2 weeks. I did find a couple more show though.

November 1 on The Travel Channel
2:00 PM Naked Alaska – Naked Alaska explores the rugged beauty and fascinating wildlife of the 49th state. This land of extremes hosts the highest mountain peaks, the most volcanoes, 100,000 glaciers and 3000 rivers.

6:00 PM Alaskan Wild – Alaska is one of the few true wildernesses left on earth. Aerial photography highlights the snowcapped mountains, wide open spaces and glaciers that punctuate the vast and unforgiving landscape.

7:00 PM Alaska’s Arctic Wildlife – As spring loosens the icepacks on the northwest coast of Alaska, animal life awakens. Birds, whales and walrus begin to migrate, while polar bear cubs emerge from their dens to frolic in the snow.

- Lisa

Thanks for the update. I'll have to set the DVR. I love when they do theme nights like this. Really gets you in the mood.

I had to dress up for our local parade yesterday. I took the Mickey sorcerer hat that we bought over 10 years ago at disney and threw it togther with a piece of red fabric draped over me and tied it all around the waist with yellow boat rope to make myself into a Micky Sorcerer. :worship: This was like a last minute throw it all togther in an hours timeframe. and my dd decided i had to wear it all day long. :eek:

anyone else dress up for halloween?

Sounds cute! I agree we need to see pictures!

[BLTOH]

We need to see pictures!!!!!

ah man that requires me to dress back up since i didn't take any of me :rotfl2: but ok at all your requests i will dress back up in it later this week when we do the trick or treat at the mall and have dh take a pic of me and dd in her outfit. i think she is wearing her princess outfit then. will have to show you all her spaghetti outfit as well.

[PURTYPAT1]

We're in My DH & I ( Mark & Patricia ) from New Jersey will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary.
Shh.......I copied this from another thread, looked interesting & had the need to share:

Tuesday Vancouver, Canada — 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday At Sea — —

Thursday Tracy Arm, Alaska — —

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

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

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

Monday At Sea — —

Tuesday Vancouver, Canada 8:00 a.m.



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

Alaska pre-cruise hotel stays:

Fairmon Pacific Rim ($345 for 3 people, $294 for 2 people)
Fairmont Airport ($300 for 3 people, $249 for 2 people)
Fairmont Waterfront ($325 for 3 people, $274 for 2 people)

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


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





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

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

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

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

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


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

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





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


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


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

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

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

2. Read books. My top two recommendations are:

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

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


SIDE NOTES AND TIPS:

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

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

[pillow]

We're in My DH & I ( Mark & Patricia ) from New Jersey will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary.
Shh.......I copied this from another thread, looked interesting & had the need to share:

Tuesday Vancouver, Canada — 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday At Sea — —

Thursday Tracy Arm, Alaska — —

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

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

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

Monday At Sea — —

Tuesday Vancouver, Canada 8:00 a.m.



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

Alaska pre-cruise hotel stays:

Fairmon Pacific Rim ($345 for 3 people, $294 for 2 people)
Fairmont Airport ($300 for 3 people, $249 for 2 people)
Fairmont Waterfront ($325 for 3 people, $274 for 2 people)

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


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





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

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

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

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

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


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

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





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


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


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

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

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

2. Read books. My top two recommendations are:

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

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


SIDE NOTES AND TIPS:

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

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

Patricia, you clearly need more to do at home! :goodvibes

Jodie

[PURTYPAT1]

Patricia, you clearly need more to do at home! :goodvibes

Jodie

You think???? ;)

[PURTYPAT1]

Patricia, you clearly need more to do at home! :goodvibes

Jodie


Did you pack yet? LOL

[pillow]

Did you pack yet? LOL

I packed our snorkel gear and the kids' goggles. I had the suit case lying on my bedroom floor, and my lovely kitty peed on it!! This is my life on a daily basis . . . (cat is sick so can't get too upset with her - sigh)!!

Jodie

[BLTOH]

I just checked the Travel Channel and Extreme Alaskan Adventures is not on their schedule during the next 2 weeks. I did find a couple more show though.

November 1 on The Travel Channel
2:00 PM Naked Alaska – Naked Alaska explores the rugged beauty and fascinating wildlife of the 49th state. This land of extremes hosts the highest mountain peaks, the most volcanoes, 100,000 glaciers and 3000 rivers.

6:00 PM Alaskan Wild – Alaska is one of the few true wildernesses left on earth. Aerial photography highlights the snowcapped mountains, wide open spaces and glaciers that punctuate the vast and unforgiving landscape.

7:00 PM Alaska’s Arctic Wildlife – As spring loosens the icepacks on the northwest coast of Alaska, animal life awakens. Birds, whales and walrus begin to migrate, while polar bear cubs emerge from their dens to frolic in the snow.

- Lisa

Anyone watch these? we did in between everything else going on. pretty interesting information about alaska in general. would like a show about the cruise aspect point of viewing now. ;)



sorry all i forgot to get a picture. It was hectic around here and we had friends over and i forgot all about it. i haven't put it away yet so maybe this weekend if i don't get in my multitasking i will try to get a picture before i put it away.

[BLTOH]

I packed our snorkel gear and the kids' goggles. I had the suit case lying on my bedroom floor, and my lovely kitty peed on it!! This is my life on a daily basis . . . (cat is sick so can't get too upset with her - sigh)!!

Jodie

i can't even think about packing yet my brain is still on the transportaion end. once i get that firgured out and in motion then i will know what my limit is to packing :rotfl2:

[PURTYPAT1]

i can't even think about packing yet my brain is still on the transportaion end. once i get that firgured out and in motion then i will know what my limit is to packing :rotfl2:


Does anyone know when we can book our airfare? :confused3

[WDWLVR]

We're in My DH & I ( Mark & Patricia ) from New Jersey will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary.
Shh.......I copied this from another thread, looked interesting & had the need to share:




Welcome and thanks for great links. Lots of good reading there!

Anyone watch these? we did in between everything else going on. pretty interesting information about alaska in general. would like a show about the cruise aspect point of viewing now. ;)



sorry all i forgot to get a picture. It was hectic around here and we had friends over and i forgot all about it. i haven't put it away yet so maybe this weekend if i don't get in my multitasking i will try to get a picture before i put it away.

I DVR'd a couple of them but haven't had a chance to watch yet. We also got a couple of DVD's from Netflix. One about the different ports which was cool and Alaska's Inside Passage which we hope to watch this weekend.

The Princess Cruise Line PDF was also great reading and has me thinking already which excursions we want to take.if DCL offers them.

Does anyone know when we can book our airfare? :confused3


I think usually you have to be under a year out.

[BLTOH]

Does anyone know when we can book our airfare? :confused3

when i was checking prices before to see approx cost for us it looked like about a year out depending on the airline. some was less then a year but i am thinking most was at around a year. so probably july of 2010 we should be able to book airlines for july 2011.


I am still debating the flying into seattle vs fly directly into vancouver. even though it would be cheaper to go into seattle and i could go with the airline i want there is a strong part of me that wants to just say pay the extra price and forget about the hassles of timing everything out. :rotfl2: wish it wasnt so far away that we could drive but man 4-5 days of driving each way would kill me. :worship:

[BLTOH]

Happy turkey day to everyone early. hope everyone gets to have a nice and relaxing day and for those of you shopping the day after.. well you are NUTS :laughing::lmao::rotfl:

Side note:

We may be adding two more people to join us on this cruise. :thumbsup2 my dad and stepmom may be joining us.

[IrishCowboy]

subscribing

[PURTYPAT1]

Welcome and thanks for great links. Lots of good reading there!



I think usually you have to be under a year out.

OK I'll be ready!!!

when i was checking prices before to see approx cost for us it looked like about a year out depending on the airline. some was less then a year but i am thinking most was at around a year. so probably july of 2010 we should be able to book airlines for july 2011.


I am still debating the flying into seattle vs fly directly into vancouver. even though it would be cheaper to go into seattle and i could go with the airline i want there is a strong part of me that wants to just say pay the extra price and forget about the hassles of timing everything out. :rotfl2: wish it wasnt so far away that we could drive but man 4-5 days of driving each way would kill me. :worship:

What was the cost, if you don't mind me asking?
Does anyone know about how many driving hours from Seattle to the port?

I packed our snorkel gear and the kids' goggles. I had the suit case lying on my bedroom floor, and my lovely kitty peed on it!! This is my life on a daily basis . . . (cat is sick so can't get too upset with her - sigh)!!

Jodie

Jodie, it's finally here. You better be packed by now LOL will you be at Castaway Cay for Thanksgiving? Have a great cruise!!! I want a full report when you get back!!! ;)

[PURTYPAT1]

subscribing

Hi IrishCowboy, I'm impressed with all of your cruises. Are you ~Disney VIP~ status?

[BLTOH]

What was the cost, if you don't mind me asking?
Does anyone know about how many driving hours from Seattle to Vancouver?

From Detroit,Michigan to Seattle it was around $500 per person round trip and from Detroit to Vancouver it was $800-$900 depending on airline and I think that was round trip as well.

driving time i do believe was around 4 hrs i think. I was debating that as well but with the possible high price for acar rental to drop off in vancouver decided it isnt worth it.

If my dad and stepmom goes we will more then likely fly into seattle rent a car and stay in seattle a few days, amtrak to vancouver, go on cruise and stay in vancouver post cruise a few days before going back into seattle to fly home. just need to determine prices and time schedules now.

[cruisenow01]

We will be on the Wonder for a cruise to the Bahamas on 2/14/2010, but we have also booked the 7/5/2011 cruise to Alaska. My DS will be 9 (1 month from turning 10, so birthday party aboard) and DD will be 5 when we sail to Alaska. Has anyone ever booked a cruise then rebooked it aboard a cruise for the discount and maintained the same room assignment? We booked the last cabin available in the category we wanted, so I do not want to lose it. Regardless of discount or not, I think this cruise will be a cruise to remember for a lifetime!

[PURTYPAT1]

We will be on the Wonder for a cruise to the Bahamas on 2/14/2010, but we have also booked the 7/5/2011 cruise to Alaska. My DS will be 9 (1 month from turning 10, so birthday party aboard) and DD will be 5 when we sail to Alaska. Has anyone ever booked a cruise then rebooked it aboard a cruise for the discount and maintained the same room assignment? We booked the last cabin available in the category we wanted, so I do not want to lose it. Regardless of discount or not, I think this cruise will be a cruise to remember for a lifetime!


Hi we will be on the Magic 2/14/10 are you staying at the Hyatt the day before? We will be leaving from the Hyatt, if your there, maybe we can meet :yay:

[cruisenow01]

Hi we will be on the Magic 2/14/10 are you staying at the Hyatt the day before? We will be leaving from the Hyatt, if your there, maybe we can meet :yay:
Yes we are staying at the Hyatt the night before. They said that they have a DCL crew member in the lobby to handle ground transfer, so that sounded like the easiest place to stay. Look for us, I will be the red head with a little blonde cutie (dd) and blue-eyed sweetheart (ds) bouncing off the walls.

[caseyk20]

im going :)

[BLTOH]

Happy New Year Everyone. May 2010 be a great year for everyone.

[WDWLVR]

Happy New Year! We can now say that we'll be sailing to Alaska next year!

[Stoneham92]

Can't Wait, working on gathering the rest of the cousins to join us for a Big Celebration! Hope theres tons for the College Bound group of youngsters.
:teacher:

[Doingitagain]

Can't Wait, working on gathering the rest of the cousins to join us for a Big Celebration! Hope theres tons for the College Bound group of youngsters.
:teacher:

DD will be graduating from college, but DS is just a year ahead of yours.

[Stoneham92]

DD will be graduating from college, but DS is just a year ahead of yours.


Looks like y'all have sailed disney quite a bit. How can I convince my DD that there will be lots of fun for her age group, she'll be 18 at sailing. DS will be 20. He is more the Disney nut than she is.:cheer2:

[Stoneham92]

when i was checking prices before to see approx cost for us it looked like about a year out depending on the airline. some was less then a year but i am thinking most was at around a year. so probably july of 2010 we should be able to book airlines for july 2011.


I am still debating the flying into seattle vs fly directly into vancouver. even though it would be cheaper to go into seattle and i could go with the airline i want there is a strong part of me that wants to just say pay the extra price and forget about the hassles of timing everything out. :rotfl2: wish it wasnt so far away that we could drive but man 4-5 days of driving each way would kill me. :worship:

Planning 10 day vacation: Fly direct into Seattle (non-stop) :hippie: and hang out Sat, Sun in Seattle, then on Monday take 6:30am train from Seattle into Vancouver and stay at hotel near terminal Canada Place for one night, board ship earliest possible boarding on Tuesday :yay:, then fly home from Vancouver the following Tuesday.

[Doingitagain]

Looks like y'all have sailed disney quite a bit. How can I convince my DD that there will be lots of fun for her age group, she'll be 18 at sailing. DS will be 20. He is more the Disney nut than she is.:cheer2:

There is a college age group on each cruise. Some are more active than others. Be sure to have them go to the first meeting, that is when they meet each other and make plans for the week. There are a few scheduled gatherings, but many times the group just meets somewhere and goes to the nightly entertainment together.

DD has made wonderful friends on cruises. One was on our 2007 Med cruise and was on a subsequent cruise with us and will be on another this summer. They have traveled to visit each other and are quite good friends. A couple of others have met outside the cruise as well, and are making plans to go on future cruises together as well.

At 18, she will be able to do the night time entertainment in the bar area. The cruise staff really tries to get things going, if she is open to it she can have a lot of fun.

[Thistle]

Trying to catch up on stuff. DH and I will be on this cruise. It's been a long time dream of his to see Alaska.... but only on Disney!

[BLTOH]

My parents have decided to join us on this trip..:thumbsup2:cool1:

We are getting excited now about the trip..still going stir crazy that i can't do anything more in planning..:rotfl2:

anyone know when disney may put up the excurssion? hoping its before the end of this year so we can research and have some time to decide.
although the only one i plan on doing is deep sea fishing.

[BLTOH]

Everyone seems to be quiet lately. Everyone have a good Easter??

I was reading on another board that there is a high school graduation party on this cruise as well.

[WDWLVR]

Hi Tracy - still here! Easter was quiet at our house but nice. Hope yours was as well.

We've got a cruise coming up in 94 days that includes a wedding party so our focus has been on that and some plans for Disneyland this December.

I was just thinking yesterday that I need to start putting some money down on this cruise now that the other is all paid off.

[BLTOH]

Hi Tracy - still here! Easter was quiet at our house but nice. Hope yours was as well.

We've got a cruise coming up in 94 days that includes a wedding party so our focus has been on that and some plans for Disneyland this December.

I was just thinking yesterday that I need to start putting some money down on this cruise now that the other is all paid off.


yeah fairly quiet here for Easter. DD had her birthday party over the weekend but even that was fairly quiet.

I'm jealous.. I would love to be cruising again so soon. is it one pof your kids that is getting married?

I just figured out what i needed to pay monthly to get ours paid off as well.

[WDWLVR]

yeah fairly quiet here for Easter. DD had her birthday party over the weekend but even that was fairly quiet.

I'm jealous.. I would love to be cruising again so soon. is it one pof your kids that is getting married?

I just figured out what i needed to pay monthly to get ours paid off as well.

No - DH and I don't have any kids of our own.

The bride is the daughter of a fellow DISer we met back on our 2004 10 day cruise. She was 16 at the time. We sailed again with about 8 of those families in 2006. She was then 18 and joined us for Palo Brunch. In 2008 she got engaged while on a Mexican Riveria cruise (my DH and I missed that one) and she's getting married on Castaway Cay this July. There are about 5 families that have cruised together before going for this wedding/reunion cruise.

[BLTOH]

No - DH and I don't have any kids of our own.

The bride is the daughter of a fellow DISer we met back on our 2004 10 day cruise. She was 16 at the time. We sailed again with about 8 of those families in 2006. She was then 18 and joined us for Palo Brunch. In 2008 she got engaged while on a Mexican Riveria cruise (my DH and I missed that one) and she's getting married on Castaway Cay this July. There are about 5 families that have cruised together before going for this wedding/reunion cruise.

thats so awesome.. now is she marrying someone she met on the cruise? sounds like the cruises have been pretty special for her so far.

[PURTYPAT1]

thats so awesome.. now is she marrying someone she met on the cruise? sounds like the cruises have been pretty special for her so far.

Hi Everybody

I'm here. We cruise 2/14/10 on the Magic (was suppose to cruise on 2/13/10) My long.... report
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2403413

Disney gave us 20% off plus $275.00 OBC DH (our 20th anniversary) DD who is 15 now and my DMIL will be joining us.

I am still trying to figure out if we should fly into Seattle or Vancouver we have 4 months to decide. I will be buying our air in August

Did everyone received a pamphlet from Disney regarding our cruise? I got it early this week.

Jodi, haven't heard from you, are you ok? Are you still going? Is your DMIL going too?

[PURTYPAT1]

Trying to catch up on stuff. DH and I will be on this cruise. It's been a long time dream of his to see Alaska.... but only on Disney!

Hi Thistle Welcome :wave2:

[BLTOH]

Ok i know this is way in advanced but i thought i would throw it out there anyways.. Does anyone want to get an FE going and/or a meet and greet for this cruise?? I can keep be the keeper of people and such thats no big deal to me.

We did a meet and greet on our last cruise and really enjoyed it. Plus we traded addresses for the kids to send christmas cards and such to before the cruise.

[BLTOH]

Hi Everybody

I'm here. We cruise 2/14/10 on the Magic (was suppose to cruise on 2/13/10) My long.... report
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2403413

Disney gave us 20% off plus $275.00 OBC DH (our 20th anniversary) DD who is 15 now and my DMIL will be joining us.

I am still trying to figure out if we should fly into Seattle or Vancouver we have 4 months to decide. I will be buying our air in August

Did everyone received a pamphlet from Disney regarding our cruise? I got it early this week.

Jodi, haven't heard from you, are you ok? Are you still going? Is your DMIL going too?

i meant to answer this last nite and forgot. We are flying into seattle the price is like 300 more to go into vancouver. thats about the same time frame i will get our flights going. I have been researching the past week for rental car. with 5 of us plus luggage we are considering a rental car instead of amtrak but then again i need to check prices on leaving the rental in vancouver port versus leaving it at amtrak. but having a rental would be so much easier with everything.

yep we got our pamphlet earlier this week. kind of shocked me as i wasn't expecting anything this far in advanced. was hoping they would have listed some excursions in it but no dice.

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone!

Trying to catch up on stuff. DH and I will be on this cruise. It's been a long time dream of his to see Alaska.... but only on Disney!

Missed this on my last post. Welcome! Bronwen right? We cruised together on one of the DVC cruises.

thats so awesome.. now is she marrying someone she met on the cruise? sounds like the cruises have been pretty special for her so far.

No I think they met in college. That would make the story too good to be true. :)

Hi Everybody

I'm here. We cruise 2/14/10 on the Magic (was suppose to cruise on 2/13/10) My long.... report
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2403413

Disney gave us 20% off plus $275.00 OBC DH (our 20th anniversary) DD who is 15 now and my DMIL will be joining us.

I am still trying to figure out if we should fly into Seattle or Vancouver we have 4 months to decide. I will be buying our air in August

Did everyone received a pamphlet from Disney regarding our cruise? I got it early this week.

Jodi, haven't heard from you, are you ok? Are you still going? Is your DMIL going too?

At this point we are looking at driving to Vancouver. We've never been out west before and have been driving to WDW for the last 4-5 years. We didn't get a pamphlet on the cruise yet. Hope it comes soon. What did it have in it?

Ok i know this is way in advanced but i thought i would throw it out there anyways.. Does anyone want to get an FE going and/or a meet and greet for this cruise?? I can keep be the keeper of people and such thats no big deal to me.

We did a meet and greet on our last cruise and really enjoyed it. Plus we traded addresses for the kids to send christmas cards and such to before the cruise.

We'd be up for both an FE exchange and a meet and greet as long as someone else organizes. We've done the web pages and DIS meets for about our last 8 or 9 cruises and I'm a little burned out. I do have a great map to share if we decide to do the DIS meet in the Promenade Lounge.:thumbsup2








PDFG and all our friends who need it.

[BLTOH]

Good morning everyone!
At this point we are looking at driving to Vancouver. We've never been out west before and have been driving to WDW for the last 4-5 years. We didn't get a pamphlet on the cruise yet. Hope it comes soon. What did it have in it?

We'd be up for both an FE exchange and a meet and greet as long as someone else organizes. We've done the web pages and DIS meets for about our last 8 or 9 cruises and I'm a little burned out. I do have a great map to share if we decide to do the DIS meet in the Promenade Lounge.


how long of a drive is that for you? would take us like 3-4 days and that would be driving straight thru. we briefly tossed the idea around but decided to go ahead and fly out and rent a car out there.

i don't mind organizing the FE exchange and meet/greet. at least this far in advance we can really plan our FE gifts out..lol

[WDWLVR]

how long of a drive is that for you? would take us like 3-4 days and that would be driving straight thru. we briefly tossed the idea around but decided to go ahead and fly out and rent a car out there.

i don't mind organizing the FE exchange and meet/greet. at least this far in advance we can really plan our FE gifts out..lol

It would be at least a 3 day trip. We plan on leaving Friday night after work and go up into Wisconsin at least and then Sat - Sun - Mon. We sail Tuesday to Tuesday and then have Wed - Sun to get back home so we'll do a little sightseeing on the way back. We could, of course, change our minds but that is the plan for now.

[BLTOH]

It would be at least a 3 day trip. We plan on leaving Friday night after work and go up into Wisconsin at least and then Sat - Sun - Mon. We sail Tuesday to Tuesday and then have Wed - Sun to get back home so we'll do a little sightseeing on the way back. We could, of course, change our minds but that is the plan for now.

that is exactly what we had planned on doing and then thought about the long trip home when you start getting that i just wanna be home feeling and you have a day of driving yet. we opted to fly then but we are renting a car and driving from seattle to vancouver. and then driving back to seattle after the trip. will have to pay to park the rental car for the cruise but findning with 5 people its the cheaper route for us. but who knows with 5 of us and 4 being adults we may end up changing our minds and driving :laughing:

[PURTYPAT1]

I think we are going to take the train back to Seattle after the cruise.

I would love to be at the meet!!!! ;)

[nascar8820]

Include us in for the FE and meet. I already know what I am going to make!!!! :thumbsup2

On our last cruise I organized pictures of everyone before we cruised. About 2 weeks before we cruised I sent them out to everyone so we knew what everyone looked like before hand. I can organize this again if you guys think it's a good idea.

-Lisa

[BLTOH]

Include us in for the FE and meet. I already know what I am going to make!!!! :thumbsup2

On our last cruise I organized pictures of everyone before we cruised. About 2 weeks before we cruised I sent them out to everyone so we knew what everyone looked like before hand. I can organize this again if you guys think it's a good idea.

-Lisa

that sounds kewl..only prob is i dont think we have any current pics of dh and me:scared1: could prob did the camera out at some point and take some though.

[BLTOH]

I think we are going to take the train back to Seattle after the cruise.

I would love to be at the meet!!!! ;)


i just learned yesterday that i am the only one out of the 5 of us that is going that has ever been on Amtrak. so i am thinking more then likely the option of taking the train to vancouver and back will be what ends up getting choosen. :thumbsup2

[WDWLVR]

Include us in for the FE and meet. I already know what I am going to make!!!! :thumbsup2

On our last cruise I organized pictures of everyone before we cruised. About 2 weeks before we cruised I sent them out to everyone so we knew what everyone looked like before hand. I can organize this again if you guys think it's a good idea.

-Lisa

We've done that with previous cruise groups and it has worked out well as a chance to get to know everyone. Let me know where to send it.

I know another thing some groups have done is organize a group on Facebook. Anyone else on there?

[BLTOH]

We've done that with previous cruise groups and it has worked out well as a chance to get to know everyone. Let me know where to send it.

I know another thing some groups have done is organize a group on Facebook. Anyone else on there?

I am but i don't go there very often.

I am going to make a spreadsheet this weekend for the FE and meet so those that said yes can you let me know your stateroom numbers if you have them, names and ages in your group.

[AnnMarie3]

Hi everyone. Facebook would be a great if anyone would like set up a group. We would like to do the FE's. There are ten in my group. 6 adults, 4 kids ages at sailing 3 girls, 7, 7, and 10. One boy, 15. We are in #8088, and my parents are in #8102. Will have to find out my brother's room, but it is near ours.
We just sailed on the Magic Western Caribbean April 3, and can't wait until our cruise on the Wonder!

[BLTOH]

Hi everyone. Facebook would be a great if anyone would like set up a group. We would like to do the FE's. There are ten in my group. 6 adults, 4 kids ages at sailing 3 girls, 7, 7, and 10. One boy, 15. We are in #8088, and my parents are in #8102. Will have to find out my brother's room, but it is near ours.
We just sailed on the Magic Western Caribbean April 3, and can't wait until our cruise on the Wonder!

Can you give me everyones first name please?

[AnnMarie3]

Our names are: my family/ Ann Marie , David , Zachary ,(15), Caroline (7). My parents are gene and Virginia . My brother's family are/ Sam , Lorraine, Emily(10), Clara (7). Thanks for doing this.

[WDWLVR]

Tracy - saw your comment on the main board about going for tea every morning. I answered there but will answer here as well if anyone is interested. On our last cruise (the 2009 DVC Member Cruise) there were a number of us who called ourselves the sunrise club. We are the early birds who like to be up and about before our spouses and families. We'd meet up by the drink station and have our drink of choice (mine was tea, others had coffee, and still others brought thier own Pepsi). We'd sit and chat until the sun came up and our families were up and ready for breakfast. It was a great way to connect and share our memories of the day before. So if anyone is interested in meeting up for a nice cup of tea I'm game (of course we may have to move it into the Cove Cafe if the weather is cool in the mornings).

[PURTYPAT1]

Wow, this sure does sound like a fun group!!!

I can send photos of DH Mark myself Patricia DMI Pat DD Jenna 15

[BLTOH]

Tracy - saw your comment on the main board about going for tea every morning. I answered there but will answer here as well if anyone is interested. On our last cruise (the 2009 DVC Member Cruise) there were a number of us who called ourselves the sunrise club. We are the early birds who like to be up and about before our spouses and families. We'd meet up by the drink station and have our drink of choice (mine was tea, others had coffee, and still others brought thier own Pepsi). We'd sit and chat until the sun came up and our families were up and ready for breakfast. It was a great way to connect and share our memories of the day before. So if anyone is interested in meeting up for a nice cup of tea I'm game (of course we may have to move it into the Cove Cafe if the weather is cool in the mornings).

sounds like a plan. my dh and dad are coffee drinkers but i dont know if they will be up as early as me. i am a midnight shift worker so i have been known to get up at 3-4am on my days off :thumbsup2

[BLTOH]

Wow, this sure does sound like a fun group!!!

I can send photos of DH Mark myself Patricia DMI Pat DD Jenna 15

Patricia what parts are you in for? the meet/greet, FE exchange, any and everything? :rotfl2:

[WDWLVR]

After doing some mapping we decided that flying is the best option for us. Now to determine if we fly into Seattle or Vancouver. We're leaning towards Vancouver at this point. Flying in on Saturday (either way) and spending Sunday and Monday exploring Vancouver/Victoria.

[tksbaskets]

We're coming too! Always wanted to see Alaska and now with the Wonder sailing there it's going to be awesome. :goodvibes

Cruising with be DH, me, and our sons who will be 20 when we sail. It also happens to be our 24th anniversary during the cruise.

The big change for us is that we are putting our boys in an inside cabin to save some money. We have booked cabins on deck 6. My hubby told them the "All Hands on Deck" platter tastes the same whether you can see outside or not :goodvibes

Now I need to go and look at the other eight pages of posts so I can get to know my DIS ship mates. I know Mary and Mark from our 10-day Christmas cruise. It will be nice to meet on the high seas again. :thumbsup2

So excited :woohoo:

[WDWLVR]

We're coming too! Always wanted to see Alaska and now with the Wonder sailing there it's going to be awesome. :goodvibes

Cruising with be DH, me, and our sons who will be 20 when we sail. It also happens to be our 24th anniversary during the cruise.

The big change for us is that we are putting our boys in an inside cabin to save some money. We have booked cabins on deck 6. My hubby told them the "All Hands on Deck" platter tastes the same whether you can see outside or not :goodvibes

Now I need to go and look at the other eight pages of posts so I can get to know my DIS ship mates. I know Mary and Mark from our 10-day Christmas cruise. It will be nice to meet on the high seas again. :thumbsup2

So excited :woohoo:


Woo Hoo! I'm so excited you guys are coming! Haven't seen you in forever!

[PURTYPAT1]

Patricia what parts are you in for? the meet/greet, FE exchange, any and everything? :rotfl2:

Hi I'm think I am in for everything LOL

[tksbaskets]

Woo Hoo! I'm so excited you guys are coming! Haven't seen you in forever!

It will be great to see you both! Trying to get to 'gold' status on our Castaway Club. :goodvibes. We signed up for main dining. I can't wait to hear about excursions. Off to read the prior posts.

One year and two months to go!

[tksbaskets]

Mary,

Here is the link to our signature art. http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm202/nascar8820/alaska6.jpg

I changed the font just a little from the first one that you saw. I think this font is easier to see.

Anyone else is free to use it if they would like.:)

Lisa

I'm sporting your nice pic too. :goodvibes Thanks for sharing Lisa~

[tksbaskets]

We are in!
DH and I, my sister, DD22 and DS19 (at time of cruise)

Can't Wait, working on gathering the rest of the cousins to join us for a Big Celebration! Hope theres tons for the College Bound group of youngsters.
:teacher:

Looks like y'all have sailed disney quite a bit. How can I convince my DD that there will be lots of fun for her age group, she'll be 18 at sailing. DS will be 20. He is more the Disney nut than she is.:cheer2:

Our sons will be 20 so it will be nice that there are other young adults cruising too!

We can't wait to see what kind of excursions Disney will be offering. This will be our first time to Alaska so we will want to see EVERYTHING!!!!!

I'm ordering a couple of the recommended books from Amazon to see what is in store for us. :thumbsup2



This does seem to be a quiet group compared to some. My last cruise (the 2009 DVC Member Cruise) went to 4 threads in less than a year. Of course other past cruises I've been on have been even more talkative. They didn't call us the blabbermouths for nothing!




Actually, I think we're fairly talkative! I was on the Wonder in August and the thread was very, very quiet! Hardly any posts at all. So it's nice to see all the posts on this thread and that people are so good at sharing information already!

I couldn't even keep a thread going for our Mexican Rivera cruise. This is down right chatty in comparison.

Planning 10 day vacation: Fly direct into Seattle (non-stop) :hippie: and hang out Sat, Sun in Seattle, then on Monday take 6:30am train from Seattle into Vancouver and stay at hotel near terminal Canada Place for one night, board ship earliest possible boarding on Tuesday :yay:, then fly home from Vancouver the following Tuesday.

That sounds like fun! We've never seen Seattle or Vancouver.

No - DH and I don't have any kids of our own.

The bride is the daughter of a fellow DISer we met back on our 2004 10 day cruise. She was 16 at the time. We sailed again with about 8 of those families in 2006. She was then 18 and joined us for Palo Brunch. In 2008 she got engaged while on a Mexican Riveria cruise (my DH and I missed that one) and she's getting married on Castaway Cay this July. There are about 5 families that have cruised together before going for this wedding/reunion cruise.

We'll need a first-hand report of a wedding on Castaway Cay. How wonderful! Is the cruise a week?

TK

[BLTOH]

Hi I'm think I am in for everything LOL

ok will mark ya down ..do you know your stateroom number yet?

[BLTOH]

We're coming too! Always wanted to see Alaska and now with the Wonder sailing there it's going to be awesome. :goodvibes

Cruising with be DH, me, and our sons who will be 20 when we sail. It also happens to be our 24th anniversary during the cruise.

The big change for us is that we are putting our boys in an inside cabin to save some money. We have booked cabins on deck 6. My hubby told them the "All Hands on Deck" platter tastes the same whether you can see outside or not :goodvibes

Now I need to go and look at the other eight pages of posts so I can get to know my DIS ship mates. I know Mary and Mark from our 10-day Christmas cruise. It will be nice to meet on the high seas again. :thumbsup2

So excited :woohoo:

welcome to the group. when is your anniversary? we are celebrating our 13th on the cruise.

we are planning the fe and meet/greet and few other ideas mentioned. if you are interested in any let us know. I am the keeper of the list for the fe and meet/greet so i would need first names and stateroom numbers.

[tksbaskets]

welcome to the group. when is your anniversary? we are celebrating our 13th on the cruise.

we are planning the fe and meet/greet and few other ideas mentioned. if you are interested in any let us know. I am the keeper of the list for the fe and meet/greet so i would need first names and stateroom numbers.

I'm in! What is a fe?

6012 will be Walt (DH) and Teresa (me)
6015 will be Nathan and Scott

Our anniversary is 7/11 When is yours? Nothing like getting a Disney Cruise for your anniversary right? :goodvibes

Thanks for organizing!

[BLTOH]

I'm in! What is a fe?

6012 will be Walt (DH) and Teresa (me)
6015 will be Nathan and Scott

Our anniversary is 7/11 When is yours? Nothing like getting a Disney Cruise for your anniversary right? :goodvibes

Thanks for organizing!

An fe is kind of like a secret santa type thing. you put a bag on the fish outside of your stateroom and each day those that participate will put something in each others bags. there is a thread on the boards for a better explaination of it. just do a search for fe or Fish Extenders. unless one of the others on here have it off hand.


ours is 7/7 well yeah an alaska cruise even better. :cool1: last cruise we went in may and celebrated dd birthday on the cruise. not that we do much anyways just the thrill of getting to see alaska and being on the disney cruise at the same time is enough of a celebration for me.

[tksbaskets]

An fe is kind of like a secret santa type thing. you put a bag on the fish outside of your stateroom and each day those that participate will put something in each others bags. there is a thread on the boards for a better explaination of it. just do a search for fe or Fish Extenders. unless one of the others on here have it off hand.


ours is 7/7 well yeah an alaska cruise even better. :cool1: last cruise we went in may and celebrated dd birthday on the cruise. not that we do much anyways just the thrill of getting to see alaska and being on the disney cruise at the same time is enough of a celebration for me.

I agree! We celebrate at the beginning and the end of our cruise. I've heard of Fish Extenders! Now I have to figure how to make one ;)

Any excuse is a good excuse for a Disney cruise! :lovestruc

[AnnMarie3]

Our anniversary is 7/10. Looks like a few of us will be celebrating on board. I'm thinking dinner at palo for sure!

[tksbaskets]

Our anniversary is 7/10. Looks like a few of us will be celebrating on board. I'm thinking dinner at palo for sure!

Very nice that there are so many anniversary DISers on the cruise. The only time DH and I ate at Palo he had such a bad headache that we were in and out in 45 minutes...We'll probably celebrate where ever our dining rotation takes us. (that and my DH's idea of a good time is not dressing up in a suit ;))

[WDWLVR]

It will be great to see you both! Trying to get to 'gold' status on our Castaway Club. :goodvibes. We signed up for main dining. I can't wait to hear about excursions. Off to read the prior posts.

One year and two months to go!

We are early seating as well. We did switch to late for our upcoming July cruise because all our friends are late, but early works much better for us. We are platinum now and it does make booking really easy.

Our sons will be 20 so it will be nice that there are other young adults cruising too! I'm ordering a couple of the recommended books from Amazon to see what is in store for us. :thumbsup2 I couldn't even keep a thread going for our Mexican Rivera cruise. This is down right chatty in comparison. That sounds like fun! We've never seen Seattle or Vancouver. We'll need a first-hand report of a wedding on Castaway Cay. How wonderful! Is the cruise a week?

TK

The book I have that I've been enjoying is Alaska by Cruise Ship by Anne Vipond. It has info on Seattle, Vancouver and the Alaskan ports. Still trying to figure out what excursions we want to do. Also go to www.travelalaska.com I got a really nice vacation planner from them and get monthly e-mail updates.

Our July cruise is a 5 night with two stops at CC. The wedding is the first CC day and we are looking forward to it. Then we'll just relax and enjoy the second CC day. We also go to Nassau but having been there, done that we're just going to stay on the ship.

Very nice that there are so many anniversary DISers on the cruise. The only time DH and I ate at Palo he had such a bad headache that we were in and out in 45 minutes...We'll probably celebrate where ever our dining rotation takes us. (that and my DH's idea of a good time is not dressing up in a suit ;))

Think about Palo Brunch for your celebration. We prefer brunch to dinner. It is more casual (Walt and the boys would be fine in Dockers and Polo shirts while a nice capri outfit or sundress would work for you). The food is great and the view should be fantastic.

[tksbaskets]

We are early seating as well. We did switch to late for our upcoming July cruise because all our friends are late, but early works much better for us. We are platinum now and it does make booking really easy.



The book I have that I've been enjoying is Alaska by Cruise Ship by Anne Vipond. It has info on Seattle, Vancouver and the Alaskan ports. Still trying to figure out what excursions we want to do. Also go to www.travelalaska.com I got a really nice vacation planner from them and get monthly e-mail updates.

Our July cruise is a 5 night with two stops at CC. The wedding is the first CC day and we are looking forward to it. Then we'll just relax and enjoy the second CC day. We also go to Nassau but having been there, done that we're just going to stay on the ship.



Think about Palo Brunch for your celebration. We prefer brunch to dinner. It is more casual (Walt and the boys would be fine in Dockers and Polo shirts while a nice capri outfit or sundress would work for you). The food is great and the view should be fantastic.

Great tips Mary! How many cruises before you achieve Platinum status you lucky girl?

I forget the boys can come to brunch with us :lmao:

I will go to the Alaska web site today :thumbsup2 Have a great Tuesday everyone!

[WDWLVR]

Great tips Mary! How many cruises before you achieve Platinum status you lucky girl?

I forget the boys can come to brunch with us :lmao:

I will go to the Alaska web site today :thumbsup2 Have a great Tuesday everyone!


You are Silver on your 2nd - 5th sailings
You are Gold on your 6th - 10th sailings
You are Platinum on your 11th+ sailing.

Alaska will be #15 for us.

Yes the boys can come to brunch as well - that is if you want them too. The great thing about brunch is that most of it is self serve so you can have as much as you want of any and all things. They do serve a plated entree which can be more breakfast (pancakes, omelets, etc.) or lunch (talapia, filet, etc.) Plus brunch comes with a glass of champagne - perfect to celebrate an anniversary.

[BLTOH]

Very nice that there are so many anniversary DISers on the cruise. The only time DH and I ate at Palo he had such a bad headache that we were in and out in 45 minutes...We'll probably celebrate where ever our dining rotation takes us. (that and my DH's idea of a good time is not dressing up in a suit ;))

we have never been to palo. we will celebrate ours with the normal dining rotation as well. we agree we don't care to dress up in formal attire to eat.

[tksbaskets]

we have never been to palo. we will celebrate ours with the normal dining rotation as well. we agree we don't care to dress up in formal attire to eat.

Sounds like we like to celebrate the same way. How about over ice cream on deck 9?? :goodvibes

[BLTOH]

Sounds like we like to celebrate the same way. How about over ice cream on deck 9?? :goodvibes

thinking add some bananas :banana: some flavorings, :lovestruc some whip cream :love: and a cherry on top :cool1: and i be in seaventh heaven with a banana split on deck 9 while watching the beautiful coast pass by us. :cloud9::cloud9:


but honestly we have had pizza with dd on our anniversary before. we are very laid back when it comes to celebrations no need to get fancy or anything just to spend the time together is good enough for us.

[nascar8820]

that sounds kewl..only prob is i dont think we have any current pics of dh and me:scared1: could prob did the camera out at some point and take some though.

We have plenty of time for you and DH to get a picture taken together!

You can start sending me your pictures now if you would like (lkc103@yahoo.com). Make sure you include your screen name and the names of the people in the picture.

-Lisa

[tksbaskets]

Thanks Lisa, our pic is coming to a email box near you :goodvibes

[WDWLVR]

Thanks Lisa - I just sent our picture in as well.

[BLTOH]

We have plenty of time for you and DH to get a picture taken together!

You can start sending me your pictures now if you would like (lkc103@yahoo.com). Make sure you include your screen name and the names of the people in the picture.

-Lisa

hmm... ok i'll try to round up these two and get a picture of us.

[tksbaskets]

Good morning cruisers,
I started reading the Vancouver thread during breakfast and quickly was overwhelmed... guess we won't be bored if we fly in a couple of days early!

Teresa

[WDWLVR]

Good morning cruisers,
I started reading the Vancouver thread during breakfast and quickly was overwhelmed... guess we won't be bored if we fly in a couple of days early!

Teresa

Good morning! I know what you mean Teresa as I've felt the same way. Right now our plan is to fly in on Saturday which means we'll have all day Sunday and Monday to explore. We're planning to go on a tour over to Victoria one day to see the gardens and then on another day maybe go up to Grouse (sp?) mountain. Of course plans can change a lot in a year. :)

[nascar8820]

Teresa & Mary,

I just wanted to let you know that I received your pictures. Thanks for sending them.

- Lisa

[nascar8820]

I have been very busy at work today :rotfl2: I have been thinking about ideas on how to organize our pictures. In the past I put them in Word and emailed them. But the file was a little too big and it took forever to send. So I decided to create a shared site on Shutterfly where everyone can see the pictures instantly. You don't need to have a Shutterfly account to see the site. If you want to be notified when new pictures arrive you will need an account. Here is the address to the site: http://mickeyswonderfulalaskanadventure.shutterfly.com/

[tksbaskets]

I have been very busy at work today :rotfl2: I have been thinking about ideas on how to organize our pictures. In the past I put them in Word and emailed them. But the file was a little too big and it took forever to send. So I decided to create a shared site on Shutterfly where everyone can see the pictures instantly. You don't need to have a Shutterfly account to see the site. If you want to be notified when new pictures arrive you will need an account. Here is the address to the site: http://mickeyswonderfulalaskanadventure.shutterfly.com/

Hi Lisa,
This is GREAT! We look like a nice group of DISers. It will be fun to be able to put a face with a screen name. It was really fun on our last DIS-filled cruise when we would pass on the ship and say hello or meet up on deck.

Hard to believe it's over a year away.

It's a beautiful evening in Dexter. Sunny and 64 degrees. Going to sit out on the patio and enjoy the evening.

Teresa

[BLTOH]

Good morning! I know what you mean Teresa as I've felt the same way. Right now our plan is to fly in on Saturday which means we'll have all day Sunday and Monday to explore. We're planning to go on a tour over to Victoria one day to see the gardens and then on another day maybe go up to Grouse (sp?) mountain. Of course plans can change a lot in a year. :)

sounds like we may all be bumping into each other before we even get on the cruise. we are flying in either friday or saturday to seattle and heading to vancouver on either sunday or monday. of ocurse this is all pending on if we can get the hotels and such booked when we want them.

[BLTOH]

I have been very busy at work today :rotfl2: I have been thinking about ideas on how to organize our pictures. In the past I put them in Word and emailed them. But the file was a little too big and it took forever to send. So I decided to create a shared site on Shutterfly where everyone can see the pictures instantly. You don't need to have a Shutterfly account to see the site. If you want to be notified when new pictures arrive you will need an account. Here is the address to the site: http://mickeyswonderfulalaskanadventure.shutterfly.com/

wow you go girl..i'll have to dig deep in my memory now for my password to my account:laughing::rotfl2:

i figured out what i am doing for the FE.Just need to finish moving stuff around to get to my sewing machine and supplies now so i can make a sample to see if its what i am really wanting.:scared1:

[BLTOH]

ok how do i add the mickey's wonderful adventure logo to my signature?

[nascar8820]

ok how do i add the mickey's wonderful adventure logo to my signature?

Tracy,

Here is the link to the logo for your signature.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...20/alaska6.jpg

- Lisa

[tksbaskets]

Good morning cruisers. Good day to dream of FE and crafts in Michigan. Really raining hard. May have to head to the book store for one of the suggested cruise books :goodvibes

[perdidobay]

Hello Everyone!

I just booked the July 5th cruise today :cool1:

A little info about my DH and I:
At the time of the cruise DH will be 55 and I will be 54. It will be DCL cruise #13 for me and #10 for DH. We love all things Disney and go to WDW a few times a year. Our last cruise was in April of 09 (Western Carribean) and we will be on a 3 night Wonder cruise this October for our 35th Anniversary. :cloud9:

I want to thank everyone who posted so much useful info on this thread, I love to read and plan for trips. We plan on flying into Vancouver on June 2, and stay downtown near Canada Place. DH was in Vancouver 8 years ago for a conference but had to rush back home due to me being in an auto accident, so he didn't get to sightsee.
We have been to Alaska before, 7 years ago, but it wasn't a cruise. We flew into Anchorage, rented a car for 9 days and proceeded to see as much of the state as we could!
It was a great trip and we knew we wanted to come back some day. We feel that since we'll be in areas we didn't see last trip we will be just as awed as that first time.
We'll be in a balcony cabin on deck 7 aft. That is our favorite location, for many reasons I'll probably share later.
Here's a photo of the two of us at the Talkeetna airport about to take a sightseeing flight around Denali.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b3d711b3127cced669ec39906900000010O08AZuWzZw3csw e3nwE/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[tksbaskets]

Hello Everyone!

I just booked the July 5th cruise today :cool1:

A little info about my DH and I:
At the time of the cruise DH will be 55 and I will be 54. It will be DCL cruise #13 for me and #10 for DH. We love all things Disney and go to WDW a few times a year. Our last cruise was in April of 09 (Western Carribean) and we will be on a 3 night Wonder cruise this October for our 35th Anniversary. :cloud9:

I want to thank everyone who posted so much useful info on this thread, I love to read and plan for trips. We plan on flying into Vancover on June 2, and stay downtown near Canada Place. DH was in Vancover 8 years ago for a conference but had to rush back home due to me being in an auto accident, so he didn't get to sightsee.
We have been to Alaska before, 7 years ago, but it wasn't a cruise. We flew into Anchorage, rented a car for 9 days and proceeded to see as much of the state as we could!
It was a great trip and we knew we wanted to come back some day. We feel that since we'll be in areas we didn't see last trip we will be just as awed as that first time.
We'll be in a balcony cabin on deck 7 aft. That is our favorite location, for many reasons I'll probably share later.
Here's a photo of the two of us at the Talkeetna airport about to take a sightseeing flight around Denali.



Welcome! We will probably fly in on the 2nd of July as well and perhaps see if we can stay in Vancouver with our DVC points. We love ALL things Disney too. My travel agent said, after working up our cruise quote, "I'll say this very softly...you could get a cheaper rate on another cruise line..." We didn't even have her look. :goodvibes

[perdidobay]

Welcome! We will probably fly in on the 2nd of July as well and perhaps see if we can stay in Vancouver with our DVC points.

My travel agent said, after working up our cruise quote, "I'll say this very softly...you could get a cheaper rate on another cruise line..." We didn't even have her look. :goodvibes

"I'll say this very softly" ....:rotfl::rotfl: ... it seems she knows you well.;)


Is there a DVC exchange in Vancover? I might look into that or use Marriott reward points at the Marriott downtown.

[BLTOH]

Tracy,

Here is the link to the logo for your signature.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...20/alaska6.jpg

- Lisa

thank you.:flower3::goodvibes ugh can't get it to work for me.

[BLTOH]

Hello Everyone!

I just booked the July 5th cruise today :cool1:

A little info about my DH and I:
At the time of the cruise DH will be 55 and I will be 54. It will be DCL cruise #13 for me and #10 for DH. We love all things Disney and go to WDW a few times a year. Our last cruise was in April of 09 (Western Carribean) and we will be on a 3 night Wonder cruise this October for our 35th Anniversary. :cloud9:

I want to thank everyone who posted so much useful info on this thread, I love to read and plan for trips. We plan on flying into Vancover on June 2, and stay downtown near Canada Place. DH was in Vancover 8 years ago for a conference but had to rush back home due to me being in an auto accident, so he didn't get to sightsee.
We have been to Alaska before, 7 years ago, but it wasn't a cruise. We flew into Anchorage, rented a car for 9 days and proceeded to see as much of the state as we could!
It was a great trip and we knew we wanted to come back some day. We feel that since we'll be in areas we didn't see last trip we will be just as awed as that first time.
We'll be in a balcony cabin on deck 7 aft. That is our favorite location, for many reasons I'll probably share later.
Here's a photo of the two of us at the Talkeetna airport about to take a sightseeing flight around Denali.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b3d711b3127cced669ec39906900000010O08AZuWzZw3csw e3nwE/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/


welcome.. we are on deck 7 as well

[WDWLVR]

Hello Everyone!

I just booked the July 5th cruise today :cool1:

A little info about my DH and I:
At the time of the cruise DH will be 55 and I will be 54. It will be DCL cruise #13 for me and #10 for DH. We love all things Disney and go to WDW a few times a year. Our last cruise was in April of 09 (Western Carribean) and we will be on a 3 night Wonder cruise this October for our 35th Anniversary. :cloud9:

I want to thank everyone who posted so much useful info on this thread, I love to read and plan for trips. We plan on flying into Vancover on June 2, and stay downtown near Canada Place. DH was in Vancover 8 years ago for a conference but had to rush back home due to me being in an auto accident, so he didn't get to sightsee.
We have been to Alaska before, 7 years ago, but it wasn't a cruise. We flew into Anchorage, rented a car for 9 days and proceeded to see as much of the state as we could!
It was a great trip and we knew we wanted to come back some day. We feel that since we'll be in areas we didn't see last trip we will be just as awed as that first time.
We'll be in a balcony cabin on deck 7 aft. That is our favorite location, for many reasons I'll probably share later.
Here's a photo of the two of us at the Talkeetna airport about to take a sightseeing flight around Denali.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b3d711b3127cced669ec39906900000010O08AZuWzZw3csw e3nwE/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Welcome aboard! We are deck 7 aft as well. Our favorite location on the ship.

[WDWLVR]

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/hmd-1.jpg


A friend from another cruise group found this and it was so good I just had to share it with all the Mom's on this sailing. Happy Mother's Day!

[BLTOH]

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/hmd-1.jpg


A friend from another cruise group found this and it was so good I just had to share it with all the Mom's on this sailing. Happy Mother's Day!

thats too cute...happy mother's day

[tksbaskets]

That is really nice Mary! It looks like it's going to be a nice day today in Michigan. Sunny now. Brunch at 12:30 and then my MIL and I are going to see a sneak peek of Letters to Juliette. Can you believe my men didn't want to go? :rotfl:

[perdidobay]

Happy Mothers Day to all today. :flower3:

[perdidobay]

OOPS! Double post!

[perdidobay]

One thing I remember from our trip to Alaska years ago was the fact that it really never got dark at night, and we tended to stay up way later than we normaly would, and we always thought it was much earlier than it actually was.
We won't be as far north as that trip, but I did check and we will have lots of daylight for sightseeing.:goodvibes

Vancouver- July 5 Sunrise 5:11 AM / Sunset 9:20 PM
Avg High 69 F Avg Low 54 F


Skagway-July 8 Sunrise 3:58 AM / Sunset 10:13PM
Avg High 67 F Avg Low 50 F


Juneau -July 9 Sunrise 4:07 AM / Sunset 9:59 PM
Avg High 64 F Avg Low 49 F


Ketchikan- July 10 Sunrise 4:19 AM / Sunset 9:25 PM
Avg High 4 F Avg Low 51 F


Vancouver July 11 Sunrise 5:19 AM / Sunset 9:17 PM
Avg High 70 F Avg Low 54 F

[BLTOH]

Vancouver- July 5 Sunrise 5:11 AM / Sunset 9:20 PM
Avg High 69 F Avg Low 54 F


Skagway-July 8 Sunrise 3:58 AM / Sunset 10:13PM
Avg High 67 F Avg Low 50 F


Juneau -July 9 Sunrise 4:07 AM / Sunset 9:59 PM
Avg High 64 F Avg Low 49 F


Ketchikan- July 10 Sunrise 4:19 AM / Sunset 9:25 PM
Avg High 4 F Avg Low 51 F


Vancouver July 11 Sunrise 5:19 AM / Sunset 9:17 PM
Avg High 70 F Avg Low 54 F

wow sunrise at 4am....my body wont know how to act seeing the sun at that hour. i normally see nothing but black darkness at that hour

[tksbaskets]

I don't expect to see many sunrises ;) I hadn't even thought about the lack of darkness.

[WDWLVR]

One thing I remember from our trip to Alaska years ago was the fact that it really never got dark at night, and we tended to stay up way later than we normaly would, and we always thought it was much earlier than it actually was.
We won't be as far north as that trip, but I did check and we will have lots of daylight for sightseeing.:goodvibes

Vancouver- July 5 Sunrise 5:11 AM / Sunset 9:20 PM
Avg High 69 F Avg Low 54 F


Skagway-July 8 Sunrise 3:58 AM / Sunset 10:13PM
Avg High 67 F Avg Low 50 F


Juneau -July 9 Sunrise 4:07 AM / Sunset 9:59 PM
Avg High 64 F Avg Low 49 F


Ketchikan- July 10 Sunrise 4:19 AM / Sunset 9:25 PM
Avg High 4 F Avg Low 51 F


Vancouver July 11 Sunrise 5:19 AM / Sunset 9:17 PM
Avg High 70 F Avg Low 54 F


Thanks for those! I knew that we'd have long days but didn't realize sunrise would be that early.

I don't expect to see many sunrises ;) I hadn't even thought about the lack of darkness.

I know! I love watching a sunrise at Sea but those are too early even for me. :)

[tksbaskets]

Thanks for those! I knew that we'd have long days but didn't realize sunrise would be that early.



I know! I love watching a sunrise at Sea but those are too early even for me. :)

Now we should be able to see the sunset!

[perdidobay]

Have any of you seen the movie Insomnia? The one set in Alaska with Al Pacino, Robin Williams and Hillary Swank? A great suspense movie set in Alaska, it had scenes where Al went crazy with the light coming in the window all night. I know how he felt, it was weird for us, esp. when we were in Fairbanks as it really did not get dark there at night.
But living there in the winter I'd truly go mad with it dark 19 hours a day!:scared1:

Has anyone been thinking about excursions yet? I think I'd really like to ride the White Pass Train excursion in Skagway. We love old trains, and this one looks like it has scenery to rival the Durango-Silverton Train in Colorado, which is our favorite.

In Ketchikan I'm leaning toward a flightseeing/cruiseboat tour into Misty Fjords. We did a day cruise out of Seward back in 2003 to Kenai Fjords NP
and got really close to glaciers and saw whales, sea lions, puffins, etc.

Not sure about Juneau yet!

[tksbaskets]

Have any of you seen the movie Insomnia? The one set in Alaska with Al Pacino, Robin Williams and Hillary Swank? A great suspense movie set in Alaska, it had scenes where Al went crazy with the light coming in the window all night. I know how he felt, it was weird for us, esp. when we were in Fairbanks as it really did not get dark there at night.
But living there in the winter I'd truly go mad with it dark 19 hours a day!:scared1:

Has anyone been thinking about excursions yet? I think I'd really like to ride the White Pass Train excursion in Skagway. We love old trains, and this one looks like it has scenery to rival the Durango-Silverton Train in Colorado, which is our favorite.

In Ketchikan I'm leaning toward a flightseeing/cruiseboat tour into Misty Fjords. We did a day cruise out of Seward back in 2003 to Kenai Fjords NP
and got really close to glaciers and saw whales, sea lions, puffins, etc.

Not sure about Juneau yet!

Thoes all sound like fun! Any idea in price for the ones you are leaning towards? Would you think me a copy cat if we did the same ones??

[WDWLVR]

Has anyone been thinking about excursions yet? I think I'd really like to ride the White Pass Train excursion in Skagway. We love old trains, and this one looks like it has scenery to rival the Durango-Silverton Train in Colorado, which is our favorite.

In Ketchikan I'm leaning toward a flightseeing/cruiseboat tour into Misty Fjords. We did a day cruise out of Seward back in 2003 to Kenai Fjords NP
and got really close to glaciers and saw whales, sea lions, puffins, etc.

Not sure about Juneau yet!

Thoes all sound like fun! Any idea in price for the ones you are leaning towards? Would you think me a copy cat if we did the same ones??


Count me in as a copycat as well because the White Pass Train and Misty Fjords are two we have on our possible list. The other we are looking at is a helicopter to a glacier in Juneau.

This link from cruise critic gives some idea of prices. http://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/article.cfm?ID=91

[tksbaskets]

Thanks for the link Mary! So much to do. Better start saving my pennies :goodvibes

[BLTOH]

[QUOTE=perdidobay;36605438]
Has anyone been thinking about excursions yet?
QUOTE]

yes and no.. the only thing we plan on doing is deep sea fishing for salmon otherwise we will go with the flow. having never been to alaska i see us just wanting to walk around and see the sights but who knows we may book smething once on board. kind of waiting to see what disney comes out with for the excursions though. i am soo hoping to see bears, eagles, whales, and any other wildlife i can see.

[perdidobay]

[QUOTE=perdidobay;36605438]
Has anyone been thinking about excursions yet?
QUOTE]

yes and no.. the only thing we plan on doing is deep sea fishing for salmon otherwise we will go with the flow. having never been to alaska i see us just wanting to walk around and see the sights but who knows we may book smething once on board. kind of waiting to see what disney comes out with for the excursions though. i am soo hoping to see bears, eagles, whales, and any other wildlife i can see.

I think the odds are very good for us to see alot of wildlife.

I look forward to eating alot of salmon.:lovestruc

[perdidobay]

Would you think me a copy cat if we did the same ones??

Heck no! The more the merrier!

[Doingitagain]

One thing I remember from our trip to Alaska years ago was the fact that it really never got dark at night, and we tended to stay up way later than we normaly would, and we always thought it was much earlier than it actually was.
We won't be as far north as that trip, but I did check and we will have lots of daylight for sightseeing.:goodvibes

Vancouver- July 5 Sunrise 5:11 AM / Sunset 9:20 PM
Avg High 69 F Avg Low 54 F


Skagway-July 8 Sunrise 3:58 AM / Sunset 10:13PM
Avg High 67 F Avg Low 50 F


Juneau -July 9 Sunrise 4:07 AM / Sunset 9:59 PM
Avg High 64 F Avg Low 49 F


Ketchikan- July 10 Sunrise 4:19 AM / Sunset 9:25 PM
Avg High 4 F Avg Low 51 F


Vancouver July 11 Sunrise 5:19 AM / Sunset 9:17 PM
Avg High 70 F Avg Low 54 F

Based on DD21's habits on the ship, I think she might see a sunrise before she goes to bed...

[tksbaskets]

Based on DD21's habits on the ship, I think she might see a sunrise before she goes to bed...

She may be in good company with my DSs (20) :goodvibes

[tksbaskets]

Hi fellow cruisers. We are a quiet group of late so I thought I'd share a passage from one of my new books (or I would if it wasn't copyright protected ;)) My first book is The Alasks Cruise Handbook, a mile by mile guide by John Upton.


Let's explore our first port of call - Friday Skagway, Alaska 7:15 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
* did you know Skagway only has about 825 permanent residents?
* Upton says 'the shopping is great'

Best cruise-line shore excursions (might have been taken from my second book: Frommer’s Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call 2010)

Eagle Preserve Float Adventure (6 ½ hours, $207 adults, $115 children 7-12). This outing combines a fjord cruise (45 minutes to Haines) a leisurely raft float through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.

The handbook lists MANY more tours but no explanation. Hope everyone has a nice weekend. I'll post the other ports when we hit another lull.

Horseback riding (3 ½ hours, $160 for everyone, minimum 12 years old) Giddy-up on horseback to see the remnants of Dyea, once a booming gold-rush town, and explore the scenic Dyea Valley.

Skagway by Streetcar (2 hrs, $42 adult, $22 children 12 and under) This is as much a performance art as it is a historical tour. Guides in period costume relate tales of the boomtown days as you tour the sights both in and outside of town aboard vintage 1930s sightseeing limousines. Though theatrical, it’s all done in a home style, as if you’re getting a tour from your cousin Martha. I saw a picture in the first book and they are charming

White Pass & Yukon Railway (3 hrs, $122 Adult, $61 children 3-12) The train makes two round-trips a day. The sturdy engines and vintage parlor cars of this famous narrow-gauge railway take you from the dock past waterfalls and parts of the famous Trail of ’98, including Dead Horse Gulch to the White Pass Summit, the boundary between Canada and the US. Don’t take this trip on an overcast day – you won’t see anything. The Upton books shows a picture of a train right up at the cruise port!

Yukon Jeep Adventure (6 hours, $159 adult, $105 children 12 and under) Retrace the steps of the gold miners along the Trail of ’98 from the comfort of a four wheel drive Jeep Wrangler. Interactive headphones permit rivers in the convoy to keep in touch with guides as they describe the events of ’98. The convoy passes all of the historic gold-rush sights.

Golden Glass-blowing experience (3 hrs, $207 Adult, $125 child, minimum age 7) Visit a working glass-blowing studio to learn how to blow or mold molten glass You’ll get to create your own ornament, complete with 24K gold.


Ghosts & Goodtime Girls Walking Tour (2 hrs, $40 adults and children. Minimum age 16) Take a walking tour of Skagway’s streets and back alleys, led by a costumed Red Onion madam, and end with a champagne toast at the infamous Red Onion Saloon. Look out for the brothel’s resident ghost.

North Yukon Golf Experience (8 hours, $179 adults and children golf cart included) Head into the Yukon on the Klondike Highway, a route that runs parallel to the White Pass Railroad (and serves up amazing scenery, including deep gulches and mountain peaks) Your destination is a 9-hole, regulation par-36 course set at about 60 degrees latitude north, and surrounded by lakes, mountain, and forest. Lunch is served in the log clubhouse.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend. I'll post another port if we get another lull.

Teresa

[perdidobay]

Hi fellow cruisers. We are a quiet group of late so I thought I'd share a passage from one of my new books (or I would if it wasn't copyright protected ;)) My first book is The Alasks Cruise Handbook, a mile by mile guide by John Upton.


Let's explore our first port of call - Friday Skagway, Alaska 7:15 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
* did you know Skagway only has about 825 permanent residents?
* Upton says 'the shopping is great'

Best cruise-line shore excursions (might have been taken from my second book: Frommer’s Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call 2010)

Eagle Preserve Float Adventure (6 ½ hours, $207 adults, $115 children 7-12). This outing combines a fjord cruise (45 minutes to Haines) a leisurely raft float through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.

The handbook lists MANY more tours but no explanation. Hope everyone has a nice weekend. I'll post the other ports when we hit another lull.

Horseback riding (3 ½ hours, $160 for everyone, minimum 12 years old) Giddy-up on horseback to see the remnants of Dyea, once a booming gold-rush town, and explore the scenic Dyea Valley.

Skagway by Streetcar (2 hrs, $42 adult, $22 children 12 and under) This is as much a performance art as it is a historical tour. Guides in period costume relate tales of the boomtown days as you tour the sights both in and outside of town aboard vintage 1930s sightseeing limousines. Though theatrical, it’s all done in a home style, as if you’re getting a tour from your cousin Martha. I saw a picture in the first book and they are charming

White Pass & Yukon Railway (3 hrs, $122 Adult, $61 children 3-12) The train makes two round-trips a day. The sturdy engines and vintage parlor cars of this famous narrow-gauge railway take you from the dock past waterfalls and parts of the famous Trail of ’98, including Dead Horse Gulch to the White Pass Summit, the boundary between Canada and the US. Don’t take this trip on an overcast day – you won’t see anything. The Upton books shows a picture of a train right up at the cruise port!

Yukon Jeep Adventure (6 hours, $159 adult, $105 children 12 and under) Retrace the steps of the gold miners along the Trail of ’98 from the comfort of a four wheel drive Jeep Wrangler. Interactive headphones permit rivers in the convoy to keep in touch with guides as they describe the events of ’98. The convoy passes all of the historic gold-rush sights.

Golden Glass-blowing experience (3 hrs, $207 Adult, $125 child, minimum age 7) Visit a working glass-blowing studio to learn how to blow or mold molten glass You’ll get to create your own ornament, complete with 24K gold.


Ghosts & Goodtime Girls Walking Tour (2 hrs, $40 adults and children. Minimum age 16) Take a walking tour of Skagway’s streets and back alleys, led by a costumed Red Onion madam, and end with a champagne toast at the infamous Red Onion Saloon. Look out for the brothel’s resident ghost.

North Yukon Golf Experience (8 hours, $179 adults and children golf cart included) Head into the Yukon on the Klondike Highway, a route that runs parallel to the White Pass Railroad (and serves up amazing scenery, including deep gulches and mountain peaks) Your destination is a 9-hole, regulation par-36 course set at about 60 degrees latitude north, and surrounded by lakes, mountain, and forest. Lunch is served in the log clubhouse.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend. I'll post another port if we get another lull.

Teresa

Thanks Teresa for sharing that great info. There are several tours that sound fun to me, but so much to do, so little port time!

[BLTOH]

Hi fellow cruisers. We are a quiet group of late so I thought I'd share a passage from one of my new books (or I would if it wasn't copyright protected ;)) My first book is The Alasks Cruise Handbook, a mile by mile guide by John Upton.


Let's explore our first port of call - Friday Skagway, Alaska 7:15 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
* did you know Skagway only has about 825 permanent residents?
* Upton says 'the shopping is great'


Teresa

i think thats the port we are planning our deep sea fishing. interesting information though.

we are at the end of our school year with everything going on. class trips, final girl scouting events, etc.:worship: and i finally got my sewing machine and supplies unburied to start working on my FE's. :love::cool1::thumbsup2need to make a trip to Joann's in the next couple weeks though to buy the supplies i don't have to put the final touches on my sample though. they seem to be fairly quick and easy to do so far. :banana:

[BLTOH]

hope all is well with everyone. we are getting down to our last week of the school year here. got to know what it feels lik to be a pin cushion this week. that was no fun. :scared1::eek: my project list is growing but i can't seem to find what i want in fabric. just my luck.

What's everyone else up too?

[WDWLVR]

hope all is well with everyone. we are getting down to our last week of the school year here. got to know what it feels lik to be a pin cushion this week. that was no fun. :scared1::eek: my project list is growing but i can't seem to find what i want in fabric. just my luck.

What's everyone else up too?

I've been there with the pin cushion routine. Hope all is well.

We're counting down until our next DCL cruise. We sail in under 8 weeks. In fact 7 weeks from now we should be on the road to WDW for a short stay at BLT before the cruise.

Hope everyone is doing well. Before we know it we'll be at the one year mark!

[tksbaskets]

I've been there with the pin cushion routine. Hope all is well.

We're counting down until our next DCL cruise. We sail in under 8 weeks. In fact 7 weeks from now we should be on the road to WDW for a short stay at BLT before the cruise.

Hope everyone is doing well. Before we know it we'll be at the one year mark!

What fun that you have a cruise this summer! Let me know how you like BLT. We are going to try and get into a different resort for our Christmas vacation. That one is on our DIS bucket list.

Teresa

[WDWLVR]

What fun that you have a cruise this summer! Let me know how you like BLT. We are going to try and get into a different resort for our Christmas vacation. That one is on our DIS bucket list.

Teresa

We love BLT. We stayed there last Nov/Dec. in a studio on cash. We had a Magic Kingdom view that was wonderful and got to walk back from the MVMCP. We're staying 2 nights in a Bay Lake 1 bedroom this this. Still love my Boardwalk home the best because Epcot is my favorite park but this trip we're going to see the Main Street Electrical Parade so looking forward to walking back home after a late night at the Kindgom.

[MarkRG]

We love BLT.
Especially if the bacon is oh so crispy. :rolleyes1
We stayed there last Nov/Dec. in a studio on cash. We had a Magic Kingdom view that was wonderful and got to walk back from the MVMCP. We're staying 2 nights in a Bay Lake 1 bedroom this this. .....summer
Still love my Boardwalk home the best because Epcot is my favorite park but this trip we're going to see the Main Street Electrical Parade so looking forward to walking back home after a late night at the Kindgom.
What I like to say about it is you have to equate it to an apartment/condo in a downtown major city.

:laughing: about it isn't as spacious as OKW or BW.

It isn't supposed to be, it's supposed to an an ultramodern urban match to the Contemporary, which it fully is. If I were looking for more points at WDW that's where I'd buy in as it'd be a perfect offset to Boardwalk.

[WDWLVR]

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/MCG/PFD1110%7EMickey-Salutes-America-Posters.jpg
Thank you to all the men and women who serve this country, especially those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

[BLTOH]

We have plenty of time for you and DH to get a picture taken together!

You can start sending me your pictures now if you would like (lkc103@yahoo.com). Make sure you include your screen name and the names of the people in the picture.

-Lisa


miracles do happen..i finally got the pics taken and sent to you. :rotfl2:

been plucking away at my long long list of stuff to get done. now if i would just stop adding to it.

[tksbaskets]

miracles do happen..i finally got the pics taken and sent to you. :rotfl2:

been plucking away at my long long list of stuff to get done. now if i would just stop adding to it.

It will be fun to put a face with the screen name :)

[nascar8820]

miracles do happen..i finally got the pics taken and sent to you. :rotfl2:

been plucking away at my long long list of stuff to get done. now if i would just stop adding to it.

Tracy,

Thanks for sending me your pictures. I have added them to our picture site.

http://mickeyswonderfulalaskanadventure.shutterfly.com/

-Lisa

[tksbaskets]

Thanks for doing this Lisa. How do you make your picture so big in your signature? It looks great and mine is a bit squished.

Teresa

[BLTOH]

Tracy,

Thanks for sending me your pictures. I have added them to our picture site.

http://mickeyswonderfulalaskanadventure.shutterfly.com/

-Lisa

ok i can't resist any long i must say this............




if anyone has a mouse issue feel free to use our family pic to scare them off as it sure scares the heck out of me... :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

[WDWLVR]

Tracy,

Thanks for sending me your pictures. I have added them to our picture site.

http://mickeyswonderfulalaskanadventure.shutterfly.com/

-Lisa

Thanks for doing that for us Lisa. I agree with Teresa that it is great to be able to put faces to names.







PDFG and all our friends who need it.

[WDWLVR]

Hope you don't mind a little Chicago pride:

http://hockeytrophies.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/stanley_cup_trophy.jpg


Congrats to the Blackhawks 2010 Stanley Cup Champions!

[tksbaskets]

Hope you don't mind a little Chicago pride:

http://hockeytrophies.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/stanley_cup_trophy.jpg


Congrats to the Blackhawks 2010 Stanley Cup Champions!

Of course we don't. Congratulations! We are a bit sad in Red Wing country that our season ended so soon.

Did you go to any of the games Mary?

[WDWLVR]

Of course we don't. Congratulations! We are a bit sad in Red Wing country that our season ended so soon.

Did you go to any of the games Mary?

Nope - no games for me. I used to be a season ticket holder but that was way back in the day before Mark and I were even dating. I've been a Hawks fan since the 70's. I will admit I haven't followed it as closely in the last 15 years or so but between the Winter Classic a few years ago, the Olympic and now this it has been fun reliving the memories.

[tksbaskets]

Nope - no games for me. I used to be a season ticket holder but that was way back in the day before Mark and I were even dating. I've been a Hawks fan since the 70's. I will admit I haven't followed it as closely in the last 15 years or so but between the Winter Classic a few years ago, the Olympic and now this it has been fun reliving the memories.

Did you run out to the corner gas station this morning to buy your car flag and t-shirts? That's what Walt and I have done after every Wings Stanley Cup victory. It's a family tradition we haven't enjoyed in a few years... We don't have Wings tickets either. We'd rather spend our money with the Mouse!

Enjoy the fun of being a champion fan! :thumbsup2

[WDWLVR]

Did you run out to the corner gas station this morning to buy your car flag and t-shirts? That's what Walt and I have done after every Wings Stanley Cup victory. It's a family tradition we haven't enjoyed in a few years... We don't have Wings tickets either. We'd rather spend our money with the Mouse!

Enjoy the fun of being a champion fan! :thumbsup2

I was at Dick's Sporting Goods at 7 am getting the official t-shirts and a sticker for Mark. Was hoping for a hat as well but they didn't have them. The store opened at 6 am and the place was hopping. Luckily it is right near where I work. We'll have the DVR going tomorrow for the parade and celebration.

You are right - our money goes to the Mouse. :) Still it is nice to see the cup come to Chicago.

[BLTOH]

hi all, i think i fell off the face of the earth for awhile. :lmao: they have decided to work us 6 day weeks. as much as i hate it i am also liking it as its extra money for vacation :thumbsup2 i just don't get alot done otherwise

i am finishing up dd travel blanket today. its pretty darn large (4ft x 5 ft) but i like how it turned out. will post a picture when i get it done. i also have a new toy to play with. my mom got me a cricut to do some stuff for her business windows so been learning all the neat things it can do. :lovestruc

my mom gave me some of her books and videos she had from alaska so i have some more stuff to drool over. wanting to book our hotel and all but darn places wont let me till i am a year to date out so i have to sit and be impatient for another couple weeks. :rotfl: :rolleyes1

anyone here any rumors for excursions yet?
What's everyone else up too?
How's everyone planning on celebrating the 4th next year? we will be in route traveling to canada on the 4th so i know we will miss all fireworks on both sides since canada does theirs on the 1st.
anyone know if disney will be doing the fireworks off the ship in alaska?

[tksbaskets]

hi all, i think i fell off the face of the earth for awhile. :lmao: they have decided to work us 6 day weeks. as much as i hate it i am also liking it as its extra money for vacation :thumbsup2 i just don't get alot done otherwise

i am finishing up dd travel blanket today. its pretty darn large (4ft x 5 ft) but i like how it turned out. will post a picture when i get it done. i also have a new toy to play with. my mom got me a cricut to do some stuff for her business windows so been learning all the neat things it can do. :lovestruc

my mom gave me some of her books and videos she had from alaska so i have some more stuff to drool over. wanting to book our hotel and all but darn places wont let me till i am a year to date out so i have to sit and be impatient for another couple weeks. :rotfl: :rolleyes1

anyone here any rumors for excursions yet?
What's everyone else up too?
How's everyone planning on celebrating the 4th next year? we will be in route traveling to canada on the 4th so i know we will miss all fireworks on both sides since canada does theirs on the 1st.
anyone know if disney will be doing the fireworks off the ship in alaska?

Hi Tracy,
I'm looking forward to seeing your travel blanket. Sounds great! I think we are going to try and fly in on 7/3 to Vancouver and stay a couple of nights near the port. My worst nightmare would be missing the ship!

I'm totally geeked about excursions. I have heard rumors that there may be an Adventures by Disney add-on for the Alaskan cruises. We went on an ABD trip last summer and LOVED it. We'd do that if it is offered.

Happy Father's Day to everyone!

[WDWLVR]

Hi everyone! Sorry I've been absent as well. We sail on the Wonder in three weeks and I'm still in planning mode for that and making FE gifts.

We plan on flying in a few days early as well. Didn't hear about an ABD but don't think we could afford to do that and the cruise too. They do sound amazing though.

[tksbaskets]

Hi everyone! Sorry I've been absent as well. We sail on the Wonder in three weeks and I'm still in planning mode for that and making FE gifts.

We plan on flying in a few days early as well. Didn't hear about an ABD but don't think we could afford to do that and the cruise too. They do sound amazing though.

I bet you're excited about your upcoming cruise. If you do a trip report let me know. I would love to hear all about the wedding.

You'll have to share what you made for the FE (and perhaps received) so we can come up with great ideas for our Alaskan cruise.

We'll have to see how much the ABD will be (if it will be). Too bad Walt and I have such great Disney taste...we are spoiled for other cruise lines and travel companies now...

Anyone leaning towards a particular hotel in Vancouver?

[BLTOH]

Anyone leaning towards a particular hotel in Vancouver?

we are still hammering out which one but looking for something close to the terminal. would like to do the one right there but with us needing two rooms and the cost being way high i don't see that happening. but looking at the days inn and one other one that is close by and is around $179 a nite.

I'm jealous Mary. i wish we was cruising that soon already. i am itching to go somewhere but keep telling myself no you can't or you won't get to see alaska:confused3 so i am throwing myself into my crafts and such to try and make time go faster.

here's a couple pics of the blanket i just finished for dd. the one side has mickey heads with the princesses in them as well as some of dd's other favorites and the print fabrics was things that was dd's favs. looks pretty neat. picture doesnt really give a good view of it.
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r4/BLTOH/IMG_7107.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r4/BLTOH/IMG_7110.jpg

on the state's side we are considering letting dd collect peoples signatures from people in the states but not sure how well the marker will work on the fleece. might just have to print a map out and have people sign that. thinking would be a neat thing to do since we are going from ohio to washington plus all of us are all over as well.

[WDWLVR]

Tracy the blanket is adorable! What a great idea!

We're thinking of doing the Pan Pacific which is right at the cruise terminal. $$$ but it is going to be a once in a lifetime trip for us. We'll see as things get closer. Want to book the air first and of course pay off the cruise. :)

[tksbaskets]

Tracy, thanks for posting your pictures. It is ADORABLE and educational :thumbsup2. Who doesn't need to memorize the princesses! (Just kidding, I love the USA map!)

Mary, I'll have to look into that hotel. Sounds like it is nice and in a great spot.

[BLTOH]

thanks guys.. sad part is dd knows all the princesses by heart and can put them in an order by which one she likes best to least.;):worship:


i am thinking we might just fly into vancouver the day before and go ahead with the pan pacific. either way it goes the cost will be the same but my dad is freaking out with the cost of this trip so not sure what we will end up doing. i told them i want to book the hotel as soon as i am able too so i know we have it and the same with airline. i think they are seriously considering driving out there and meeting us still. time wil tell though. :confused3

[Mouseskis]

Hello Everyone! We have booked this cruise and are so excited to sail to Alaska. Please sign us up for the FE exchange. Our group will include:

Kristi (me)
My husband, Brian
Matthew (age 9 at the time of the cruise) and
Andrew (age 5 at the time of the cruise).

My MIL, FIL, BIL and SIL are also sailing, but I don't know if they will want to participate in the FE exchange yet.

Thanks to all for posting such great info. This will be our third Disney cruise. Also, my husband and I sailed with Princess to Alaska in 2001. We have been waiting and waiting for our boys to get old enough to take on an Alaskan cruise. We are so thrilled that Disney is sailing there. Our first Disney cruise was in April of this year and now I just can't see sailing with any other cruise line. :)

[WDWLVR]

Welcome aboard Kristi! Nice to see more people joining us.

I see you have BLT in your signature so I'm assuming you own there. We stayed there in November and loved it!








PDFG and all our friends who need it.

[tksbaskets]

Welcome Kristi! I don't know if we have a FE planned but it sounds like fun. We were holding out for Disney sailing to Alaska. I feel like you that DCL has spoiled us for any other cruise line. :goodvibes

[BLTOH]

Welcome Kristi. i have added you to the FE list. if you know your stateroom number i will need that too if not let me know when you do get it.

my daughter will be 8 at time of sailing so its nice to see some more kids her age on this cruise


Anyone know about what time we would be boarding with us leaving port at 3pm..my fax confirmation said everyone must be onboard by 1pm so i am wondering if we will be getting a brunch buffet instead of lunch.


On a side note...we are going to go ahead and book with the Pan Pacific the nite before. they do have a room tat will fit all 5 of us or we can do two connecting rooms for about the same price as the one so we are going to go for it.

["Got Disney"]

We're in My DH & I ( Mark & Patricia ) from New Jersey will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary.
Shh.......I copied this from another thread, looked interesting & had the need to share:

Tuesday Vancouver, Canada — 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday At Sea — —

Thursday Tracy Arm, Alaska — —

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

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

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

Monday At Sea — —

Tuesday Vancouver, Canada 8:00 a.m.



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

Alaska pre-cruise hotel stays:

Fairmon Pacific Rim ($345 for 3 people, $294 for 2 people)
Fairmont Airport ($300 for 3 people, $249 for 2 people)
Fairmont Waterfront ($325 for 3 people, $274 for 2 people)

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


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





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

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

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

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

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


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

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





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


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


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

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

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

2. Read books. My top two recommendations are:

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

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


SIDE NOTES AND TIPS:

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

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

Hi everyone...lol...I came here to see if anyone had any extra info to add to my research and found this above....seems that others are doing the same. Keep an eye on my list because I started my research again and will be adding to more info. :thumbsup2 most of the info on my thread has come from my researching the Internet and phone calls to Canada....will be calling some numbers in Alaska to see what is going on if DCL has started adding them for excursions. We have free long distance so it wont cost me anything.:cool1:


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

[nascar8820]

For the new members of our cruise group I wanted to let you know that we have a site (http://mickeyswonderfulalaskanadventure.shutterfly.com/) where I am putting together pictures of everyone so we can "meet" each other before our cruise. Send me (lkc103@yahoo.com) your picture and I will add them. Don't forget to include your screen name and the names of the people in your picture.

[BLTOH]

Hi all hope everyones 4th of july weekend is starting off good.

I just emailed DCL about boarding times with an earlier departure from port. I had to question it as i am trying to figure what meals we will need to get before hand and after. will be booking our hotel and airline in the next couple of weeks :cool1::banana: we are opting to just fly into vancouver the nite before and spending the one nite there before boarding the ship. but anyways the info below is their reply ...:rotfl::rotfl2::lmao:

I am happy to assist you with information about your embarkation day in
Vancouver.

Disney Cruise Line representatives and porters will be at the terminal
to meet and greet Guests, assist with their luggage, and check-in from
10:00am to 2:30pm. Guests pass through security check point with x-ray
as they enter the building.

*Guests are greeted by a Disney Cruise Line representative and directed
to one of the appropriate check-in queue.
*Embarkation begins at approximately 1:00pm
*Guests will board the ship on Deck 3
*While guests are waiting to embark the ship, they can take advantage of
character photo opportunities, booking port adventures and pre-register
children into Youth Activities.
*Guests pass through security check point with x-ray prior to boarding
*All Guests must board the ship no later than 3:00pm.

Once on the ship, Parrot Cay will be offering a fabulous buffet until
approximately 2:30pm. The Beach Blanket Buffet will also be offering a
buffet until approximately 3:30pm.

All Guests must be onboard for the mandatory lifeboat drill at a time
that is yet to be determined, followed by the lively sailaway party. Be
sure to listen for the ship's unique horn announcing the beginning of
your cruise!

[tksbaskets]

Thanks Tracy!! I'm really excited to see something in print about our cruise :goodvibes

[BLTOH]

Thanks Tracy!! I'm really excited to see something in print about our cruise :goodvibes

getting close to the one year mark now :cool1::thumbsup2:goodvibes


was surprised they answered me so quickly and even had any information available. although i will say its kind of conflicting as the itinerary says 3pm departure and they said all board by 3pm and safety drill time is unknown yet. :confused3

will be interesting to see how things come about as we get closer to the new year.

we are taking dd to renew her passport next week before the prices go up. kind of bites hers expires after the cruise but not afer the required time frame they want of 6 months.

on a side note: anyone else have a cricut on here? i just got mine recently and have been curious what all kinds of things i can do with it without having to purchase a bunch of stuff.

[tksbaskets]

getting close to the one year mark now :cool1::thumbsup2:goodvibes


was surprised they answered me so quickly and even had any information available. although i will say its kind of conflicting as the itinerary says 3pm departure and they said all board by 3pm and safety drill time is unknown yet. :confused3

will be interesting to see how things come about as we get closer to the new year.

we are taking dd to renew her passport next week before the prices go up. kind of bites hers expires after the cruise but not afer the required time frame they want of 6 months.

on a side note: anyone else have a cricut on here? i just got mine recently and have been curious what all kinds of things i can do with it without having to purchase a bunch of stuff.

I have a Cricut and every Disney cartridge (except Hannah Montana) available. Any specific questions? I use mine for scrapbooking.

[SoCalDCLfan]

Hi everyone,

We're on this cruise also! We're so excited to go to Alaska on DCL and love that the Wonder will be on the West Coast. This will be our sixth Disney Cruise (yay! - we made Gold level for Castaway Club). Our group is:

Meg, Joe, Jack (15), Maddie (13), and Charlotte (10). We're waiting to hear if an Aunt and Uncle will join us as well.

We've booked 3 nights before the cruise at the Fairmont Waterfront for some extra time in Vancouver.

Not sure yet if we'll be doing the FE exchange.

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone on this thread. I've been busy buying into the new Aulani resort in Hawaii. Now that that's done, I can focus on Alaska!

[perdidobay]

Hi all hope everyones 4th of july weekend is starting off good.

I just emailed DCL about boarding times with an earlier departure from port. I had to question it as i am trying to figure what meals we will need to get before hand and after. will be booking our hotel and airline in the next couple of weeks :cool1::banana: we are opting to just fly into vancouver the nite before and spending the one nite there before boarding the ship. but anyways the info below is their reply ...:rotfl::rotfl2::lmao:

I am happy to assist you with information about your embarkation day in
Vancouver.

Disney Cruise Line representatives and porters will be at the terminal
to meet and greet Guests, assist with their luggage, and check-in from
10:00am to 2:30pm. Guests pass through security check point with x-ray
as they enter the building.

*Guests are greeted by a Disney Cruise Line representative and directed
to one of the appropriate check-in queue.
*Embarkation begins at approximately 1:00pm
*Guests will board the ship on Deck 3
*While guests are waiting to embark the ship, they can take advantage of
character photo opportunities, booking port adventures and pre-register
children into Youth Activities.
*Guests pass through security check point with x-ray prior to boarding
*All Guests must board the ship no later than 3:00pm.

Once on the ship, Parrot Cay will be offering a fabulous buffet until
approximately 2:30pm. The Beach Blanket Buffet will also be offering a
buffet until approximately 3:30pm.

All Guests must be onboard for the mandatory lifeboat drill at a time
that is yet to be determined, followed by the lively sailaway party. Be
sure to listen for the ship's unique horn announcing the beginning of
your cruise!

Thank you for sharing this new info. :worship:

[perdidobay]

Welcome! Looks like lots of kids will be on this cruise. :goodvibes


Hi everyone,

We're on this cruise also! We're so excited to go to Alaska on DCL and love that the Wonder will be on the West Coast. This will be our sixth Disney Cruise (yay! - we made Gold level for Castaway Club). Our group is:

Meg, Joe, Jack (15), Maddie (13), and Charlotte (10). We're waiting to hear if an Aunt and Uncle will join us as well.

We've booked 3 nights before the cruise at the Fairmont Waterfront for some extra time in Vancouver.

Not sure yet if we'll be doing the FE exchange.

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone on this thread. I've been busy buying into the new Aulani resort in Hawaii. Now that that's done, I can focus on Alaska!

[BLTOH]

Hi everyone,

We're on this cruise also! We're so excited to go to Alaska on DCL and love that the Wonder will be on the West Coast. This will be our sixth Disney Cruise (yay! - we made Gold level for Castaway Club). Our group is:

Meg, Joe, Jack (15), Maddie (13), and Charlotte (10). We're waiting to hear if an Aunt and Uncle will join us as well.

We've booked 3 nights before the cruise at the Fairmont Waterfront for some extra time in Vancouver.

Not sure yet if we'll be doing the FE exchange.

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone on this thread. I've been busy buying into the new Aulani resort in Hawaii. Now that that's done, I can focus on Alaska!

welcome

[BLTOH]

I have a Cricut and every Disney cartridge (except Hannah Montana) available. Any specific questions? I use mine for scrapbooking.

not yet i don't :) i have almost all of them now..the toy story one is the one i don't have. do you have the gypsy or any of the pc software? I bought the gypsy as i just didnt have alot of time to go thru everything standing at the machine. i do love it though i can take it to work or my appointments and work on things. i just got the sure cuts alot software as dh wants to import some images hes got for a business to cut out of vinyl but havent played much with that yet. odd thing is even though it is a machine based for scrapbooking i have yet to do anything for scrapbooking with it :laughing: i just learned it cuts fabric and my mind is going into creative mode.

ok maybe i do have a question can i turn things into stickers? how would i do that? was thinking of creating some stickers for dd activity book i am creating for her.

[WDWLVR]

A little late to the party as I've been packing for our cruise that leaves this weekend.

I have the cricut and love it! I mostly use it for scrapbook pages but have also used it for some displays at both my work and Mark's. I'm way behind on my scrapbook pages. I'll have to fix that when I get back from the cruise.

As for stickers if you get a Xyron with the repositionable glue you could use that as stickers. In fact the small one I have is called a sticker maker.

[BLTOH]

A little late to the party as I've been packing for our cruise that leaves this weekend.

I have the cricut and love it! I mostly use it for scrapbook pages but have also used it for some displays at both my work and Mark's. I'm way behind on my scrapbook pages. I'll have to fix that when I get back from the cruise.

As for stickers if you get a Xyron with the repositionable glue you could use that as stickers. In fact the small one I have is called a sticker maker.

hmmm i am sooo jealous.. can i hide in your suticase pleaseeee? have a good trip and can't wait to here how the wedding and all goes.

hmm ok will have to check into that a little more. I am creating some stuff to go with my FE on the cricut now.. just trying to figure out what the best way to go about it is.. I did decide i was going to make some extra FE bags to give to out dining room servers and room hostess along with their tip.


on a side note..i now have two connecting rooms book at the pan pacific hotel with a harbor view. I got the family package so dd will get milk and cookies and then we get an in room movie and popcorn and pop and then the buffet breakfast. we decided we arent worried about getting down to check in at the opening and will just get around casually and since we check out by noon we can go check in then. looking forward to looking out the hotel window to see the harbor and possibly the ship below :goodvibes :thumbsup2

will be able to book our airline tickets in a few weeks :cool1: so all the main stuff will be booked and all we have to do then is concentrate on paying it all off :rotfl2: and packing.

[carriep1657]

Hi everyone! My family will also be on the July 5th Alaskan cruise. Our group includes

Carrie (me)
Mark (DH)
Mattie (DD - 13)
Sammy (DS - 10)

My sister and BIL
D Niece (5)
D Nephew (9)

My mom and stepdad

Looking forward to planning the trip and "talking" to all of you.

Can anybody tell me what a "FE" is? Thank you.

[BLTOH]

Hi everyone! My family will also be on the July 5th Alaskan cruise. Our group includes

Carrie (me)
Mark (DH)
Mattie (DD - 13)
Sammy (DS - 10)

My sister and BIL
D Niece (5)
D Nephew (9)

My mom and stepdad

Looking forward to planning the trip and "talking" to all of you.

Can anybody tell me what a "FE" is? Thank you.


welcome to the group..there is a thread on the topic but basicly it is similar to a secret santa. You hang a Fish Extender ( a bag or shoe pouch style hanger) on the fish that is just outside of your stateroom door. then those that are participating will drop off a "gift" in your FE at some point on the crusie and vice versus.. there is a thread dedicated to this topic that can probably better explain this then me.

[tksbaskets]

Hi everyone! My family will also be on the July 5th Alaskan cruise. Our group includes

Carrie (me)
Mark (DH)
Mattie (DD - 13)
Sammy (DS - 10)

My sister and BIL
D Niece (5)
D Nephew (9)

My mom and stepdad

Looking forward to planning the trip and "talking" to all of you.

Can anybody tell me what a "FE" is? Thank you.

Welcome! :woohoo:

[BLTOH]

Hi all,

my best friend just got back from alasaka this past friday. they cruised to the same ports and pretty close to the same days as ours will be sailing just different cruise line. i haven't got to talk to her in detail yet but she did make comment to make sure we briing rain gear, winter coats and gloves, and very good walking shoes. and said it was absolutely beautiful there at this time of year .:thumbsup2 :lovestruc i will pass along any other info she gives me after i get a chance to talk to her more and see her pictures :cool1: :goodvibes

[carriep1657]

Tracy,

Thank you. I searched for "fish extender" and found several useful threads.

Carrie

[BLTOH]

Tracy,

Thank you. I searched for "fish extender" and found several useful threads.

Carrie

welcome.. if you do decide to do the FE just let me know and i will add you to the list. i would also need your stateroom number as well.

[BLTOH]

has anyone else noticed that the tickers that are showing months instead of the 1 year left seem to be like alot less waiting time and more real now? :lmao: might be just me being highly ready to cruise again already too.

[SoCalDCLfan]

welcome.. if you do decide to do the FE just let me know and i will add you to the list. i would also need your stateroom number as well.

Tracy,
could you add us to the FE list? We're in cabins 5126 and 5127 (across the hall). We're going to use just one FE on cabin 5126. There are 5 of us: Meg, Joe, Jack (15), Maddie (13), and Charlotte (10).

thanks!
Meg

[WDWLVR]

Greetings from the Disney Wonder! We are docked in Nassau today and thought I would check in real quickly.

We were up in the new Outlook Cafe yesterday for a wedding reception and it looks like a great place to enjoy the Alaska scenery.

Meg I see you have Aulani in your signature. We just added on there while on the cruise!

[SoCalDCLfan]

Meg I see you have Aulani in your signature. We just added on there while on the cruise!

That's exciting! Congratulations neighbor!! I can't wait to visit. We're planning on July 2012 - seems like such a looooong way off. Aloha! :beach:

[WDWLVR]

That's exciting! Congratulations neighbor!! I can't wait to visit. We're planning on July 2012 - seems like such a looooong way off. Aloha! :beach:


We're looking at October of 2012 for our anniversary. We visited Ko Olina back in 2007 and loved it!

[tksbaskets]

OK, count me green with envy for the new DVC Hawaii owners :rolleyes: Walt and I have been thinking of adding on at the Grand Californian as we have a special affection for DL.

Sounds like a wonderful cruise Mary! A wedding AND an add-on :thumbsup2

[tksbaskets]

welcome.. if you do decide to do the FE just let me know and i will add you to the list. i would also need your stateroom number as well.

Hi Tracy,
Are Walt and I listed for the FE? I'm doubting my sons will want to partake :lmao:

Teresa

[BLTOH]

Hi Tracy,
Are Walt and I listed for the FE? I'm doubting my sons will want to partake :lmao:

Teresa

yep i have all of you on it.. would you like me to remove the boys from it?

[BLTOH]

That's exciting! Congratulations neighbor!! I can't wait to visit. We're planning on July 2012 - seems like such a looooong way off. Aloha! :beach:


ok can either you or Mary's family adopt me before your trips there. i want to go to hawaii :cloud9:

[tksbaskets]

yep i have all of you on it.. would you like me to remove the boys from it?

No, keep them on. They may get a kick out of it. I will be decorating their door whether they want me to or not :rotfl: When they pay their own passage they have a say :thumbsup2

Thanks,
Teresa

[BLTOH]

No, keep them on. They may get a kick out of it. I will be decorating their door whether they want me to or not :rotfl: When they pay their own passage they have a say :thumbsup2

Thanks,
Teresa

ok thats about what i am doing for my parents. they know of the fe thing but they dont know they are being included. I am making all the stuff for us and them though. i figured if anything they will get a kick out of it. i should start working on some of those now but too much is going on right now. have it on my list for vacation week though. want to get a jump start on part of it anyways.

[tksbaskets]

ok thats about what i am doing for my parents. they know of the fe thing but they dont know they are being included. I am making all the stuff for us and them though. i figured if anything they will get a kick out of it. i should start working on some of those now but too much is going on right now. have it on my list for vacation week though. want to get a jump start on part of it anyways.

I'm going to have to look at the other threads for ideas :cheer2:

[cruisenow01]

Tracy,
could you add us to the FE list? We're in cabins 5126 and 5127 (across the hall). We're going to use just one FE on cabin 5126. There are 5 of us: Meg, Joe, Jack (15), Maddie (13), and Charlotte (10).

thanks!
Meg

Please add us to the FE list, too. We went on a 4 day Wonder cruise (our first Disney cruise) in February, and my children loved getting little gifts each day. It made the cruise just that much more special. It will be me, DH, DS (9), and DD (5). We are in cabin #8582. The cruise seems so far away, but with school starting soon, I know that time will fly.

[BLTOH]

Please add us to the FE list, too. We went on a 4 day Wonder cruise (our first Disney cruise) in February, and my children loved getting little gifts each day. It made the cruise just that much more special. It will be me, DH, DS (9), and DD (5). We are in cabin #8582. The cruise seems so far away, but with school starting soon, I know that time will fly.

all added.. we are up to 11 cabins participating so far.

[WDWLVR]

We're heading back to Port Canaveral after a beautiful day at Castaway Cay. It will be our last night on the Wonder until our Alaskan cruise in a year. Had a great time and many wonderful memories. Now we can fully start planning and paying for this cruise!

[tksbaskets]

We're heading back to Port Canaveral after a beautiful day at Castaway Cay. It will be our last night on the Wonder until our Alaskan cruise in a year. Had a great time and many wonderful memories. Now we can fully start planning and paying for this cruise!

Glad you had a beautiful day at our happy place~:goodvibes

Will anyone be posting a little trip report about your cruise and the wedding? I need my cruise fix :goodvibes How did the Wonder look? Walt and I haven't been on her since our very first cruise many years ago.

[MarkRG]

Glad you had a beautiful day at our happy place~:goodvibes

Will anyone be posting a little trip report about your cruise and the wedding? I need my cruise fix :goodvibes How did the Wonder look? Walt and I haven't been on her since our very first cruise many years ago.

The ship's looking great, the Outlook Cafe is going to be PERFECT for Alaska viewing. :)

They also upgraded all the stateroom tv's to flatscreens with video inputs.

Alongside that they also re-arranged the in-stateroom viewing. Wasn't thrilled with the selection of mostly very old live-action movies. Used to be they'd have a bunch of soon-to-dvd stuff, not anymore. They do separate out the animated channels into three groups, classics, recent releases, and a whole channel of nothing but Pixar. Not a lot of repeating, but they need to work on staggering out the start times better, too many times literally nothing on any of them.

Now I know you sailed with us and some of the others from this thread on the 10-day, might want to pop by.. Il Pochi il Fiero y Blabbermouths...Magical Reunion FINALLY!!! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2322294&page=80)

[tksbaskets]

Thanks for the info Mark! We are looking forward to our cruise and being on the Wonder again.

The guys will be disappointed about the in-room viewing. I remember one cruise where they watched The Terminal many times while enjoying a late night "all hands on deck" platter. Nice they have their own room now :thumbsup2

I'll pop over to the other thread to see who I recognize :goodvibes

[BLTOH]

The ship's looking great, the Outlook Cafe is going to be PERFECT for Alaska viewing. :)

They also upgraded all the stateroom tv's to flatscreens with video inputs.

Alongside that they also re-arranged the in-stateroom viewing. Wasn't thrilled with the selection of mostly very old live-action movies. Used to be they'd have a bunch of soon-to-dvd stuff, not anymore. They do separate out the animated channels into three groups, classics, recent releases, and a whole channel of nothing but Pixar. Not a lot of repeating, but they need to work on staggering out the start times better, too many times literally nothing on any of them.

Now I know you sailed with us and some of the others from this thread on the 10-day, might want to pop by.. Il Pochi il Fiero y Blabbermouths...Magical Reunion FINALLY!!! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2322294&page=80)

sounds awesome. we never watched much of the tv in the stateroom so that shouldnt be a big deal for us.

[WDWLVR]

Tried to book our pre-cruise stay at the Pan Pacific and while the dates came up on the calendar when I put them in it said rooms not available for those dates. :scared1: So I've booked 3 nights pre-cruise at the Fairmont Waterfront right across the street. Now I just have to watch for air fares.

[tksbaskets]

YIKES - booked a year out? I've just sent an email out to my TA to try and get us booked for pre-cruise days. We may be staying at the same hotel as some of our DIS cruisers. Fingers crossed....

Teresa

[SoCalDCLfan]

So I've booked 3 nights pre-cruise at the Fairmont Waterfront right across the street.

We booked 3 nights pre-cruise at the Fairmont Waterfront also!! :yay:

[BLTOH]

Tried to book our pre-cruise stay at the Pan Pacific and while the dates came up on the calendar when I put them in it said rooms not available for those dates. :scared1: So I've booked 3 nights pre-cruise at the Fairmont Waterfront right across the street. Now I just have to watch for air fares.


you have to call the pan pacific directly to book this far in advance as their prices are not in the system yet. I found this out when i book ours thru them. and they gave me 2010 prices for our stay in 2011 :thumbsup2.. so if you still want to book their call directly..i have their 800 number if anyone wants it.

[PURTYPAT1]

you have to call the pan pacific directly to book this far in advance as their prices are not in the system yet. I found this out when i book ours thru them. and they gave me 2010 prices for our stay in 2011 :thumbsup2.. so if you still want to book their call directly..i have their 800 number if anyone wants it.


Hi, I would love the phone number can you pm me with there number?

Does anyone know if they have transportation from the airport to the hotel?

Thanks

Patricia

[BLTOH]

Hi, I would love the phone number can you pm me with there number?

Does anyone know if they have transportation from the airport to the hotel?

Thanks

Patricia


The best number to call from the US is 1-800-937-1515. i will just post it here as well...this is the number for the Pan Pacific.. I spoke to Rory Schmidt.

No they do not have transportation from the airport to the hotel. We are doing the skyrail ?? which is about a 30 min ride to the dowtown area..my understanding is the drop off is fairly close to the terminal.

[WDWLVR]

I checked again today and you can now book online. I may switch reservations over the weekend.

[BLTOH]

I checked again today and you can now book online. I may switch reservations over the weekend.

did you end up switching?


we have our flights booked now so from here on out its just a matter of paying for it all. well have one other hotel to book near the airport for the return home but that is minor. can't wait.

[WDWLVR]

did you end up switching?


we have our flights booked now so from here on out its just a matter of paying for it all. well have one other hotel to book near the airport for the return home but that is minor. can't wait.

Not yet. Had a problem with the website and called their support office but never got a call back. We still have a little time. :)

[WDWLVR]

Called today and booked the Pan Pacific for Saturday to Tuesday. I've also canceled our room at the Fairmont. Pan Pacific was our first choice so I went with it. Thanks Tracy for the hint to call. That worked much better than their website.

[BLTOH]

[QUOTE=WDWLVR;37566837 Thanks Tracy for the hint to call. That worked much better than their website.[/QUOTE]

welcome...glad i could be of help



Ok ...anyone that is involved with the FE..i need a color choice from the following colors. i will need one color per person of your group.. the colors are purple, blue, pink, orange, yellow, green, and red. i do have lighter and darker versions of these as well so if there is a light or dark choice please say so. list colors with names please. i am getting a head start on my FE's now while i have some downtime to do so.

[WDWLVR]

welcome...glad i could be of help



Ok ...anyone that is involved with the FE..i need a color choice from the following colors. i will need one color per person of your group.. the colors are purple, blue, pink, orange, yellow, green, and red. i do have lighter and darker versions of these as well so if there is a light or dark choice please say so. list colors with names please. i am getting a head start on my FE's now while i have some downtime to do so.

Mary (WDWLVR) = Green

Mark (MarkRG) = Orange

[SoCalDCLfan]

The best number to call from the US is 1-800-937-1515. i will just post it here as well...this is the number for the Pan Pacific.. I spoke to Rory Schmidt.

I love disboards! I had previously booked 2 rooms/3 nights at the Fairmont Waterfront through DCL. Just called the Pan Pacific. With a AAA discount, I saved $100 per night per room, for a total of $600 in savings (vs. what I was paying at the Fairmont)! Plus they guaranteed me connecting rooms for my family of 5 which DCL/Fairmont couldn't do. woo-hoo!!!! :woohoo: Thanks for the info everyone!!

[SoCalDCLfan]

Ok ...anyone that is involved with the FE..i need a color choice from the following colors. i will need one color per person of your group.. the colors are purple, blue, pink, orange, yellow, green, and red. i do have lighter and darker versions of these as well so if there is a light or dark choice please say so. list colors with names please. i am getting a head start on my FE's now while i have some downtime to do so.


I'm so impressed you're starting early!! :worship:
Meg - green, Joe - dark blue, Jack - blue, Maddie - light blue, Charlotte - red

thanks!