ALASKA - August 30th, 2011 - Mickeys Mooseketeers & the last Alaskan Cruisade!

[Pinky166]

I AM NO LONGER DOING THIS CRUISE & AM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO TAKE OVER THE LIST, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE WILLING TO DO THAT.


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Roll call so far: (Age at time of cruise)



CustardTart, #6144, FE, 2nd Dining
Karen, 48
Richard (DH), 48
Celebrating early 29th anniversary - 9/23/11


Acourtwdw, #5024, FE, 2nd Dining
Annette, 41
Amanda (DSIS), 43


AlohaBob, #6134, 1st Dining
Bob, 46
Barbara (DW), 41


Disney Sweetie, #7574 + 7576, FE, 2nd Dining
Pam, 47 - #7574
Leissa (DD), 21 - Celebrating 2nd anniversary 9/5/11 - #7576
Charlie (DSIL), 24


Sunshine1259, FE, 1st dining - Room # to follow
Brenda
Eric (DH)
Celebrating Eric's 51st Birthday 8/30/11
Celebrating early 4th Anniversary 9/15/11


Sumeto, #6636, 2nd dining - Fe?
Suzan, 54 - Celebrating 54th birthday 9/5/11
Bonnie, 79 (DM)
Tony, 30 - (DS) Celebrating 30th birthday 8/29/11


fshagan, #7112, 2nd dining (no FE)
Frank, 55
Jan, 54 (DW)


Newfamilyman, #5020, FE
Carl
Karen (DW)
Kailey (DD), 10
Christopher (DS), 7


TDC Nala, GTY- Possibly cancelling/transferring to a different cruise
Catherine, Celebrating 47th birthday 8/30/11


MPS516, No FE, 2nd Dining
Mike
Donna (DW)


A litle Pixie Dust, FE, GTY, 2nd Dining
Desiree (45)
Richard (46)
Tori (14)
Celebrating 12th Anniversary 9/4/11


Cindy Gal, FE, #8536
Jennifer, 35
Kevin (DH), 39
Austin (4), DS
celebrating 11th anniversary on 9/2/11

No FE, Room # TBD
Idell 93
Wade (DF) 60 something
Mickey (DM) celebrating 60 something birthday 9/6/11



BetsyRNBSN, FE, 7560, 2nd dining.
Betsy (45)
Brian (DH 37)
Celebrating 5th wedding anniversary and First Cruise!

[CustardTart]

I leave the DIS alone for five minutes and look what happens!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Nice one, Claire - I can't wait to set sail with you and Lee!!! :thumbsup2 And thank goodness you started the Meet & Greet thread for our cruise - I was getting worried I might have to take on the responsibility myself... ;) :eek: :rolleyes:

DH (Richard) and I (Karen) booked this cruise last week. We'd made a couple of dummy bookings whilst on the Magic 2 weeks ago and promptly transferred one to this cruise on September 21st... Richard has always wanted to do an Alaskan cruise so I knew this was a done deal as soon as DCL announced it! So here we are. We opted for the last sailing (or LAST CRUISADE...?!!) as I thought it might be less busy and it certainly seems to be at the moment...

[Pinky166]

I can't believe we are on the same cruise! :banana: :banana: :banana: How fun!

I thought the same thing that it may be less busy plus we like to travel in September as most kids are heading back to school. :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

I can't believe we are on the same cruise! :banana: :banana: :banana: How fun!
It's an awesome coincidence, Claire!!! :yay: I'm really looking forward to it as we had such an amazing time on the Magic - don't tell anyone but I think I love cruising more that WDW... :eek: :love:

..I thought the same thing that it may be less busy plus we like to travel in September as most kids are heading back to school. :thumbsup2
Yes, I think so... ::yes:: September as a great time for us too - Uni hasn't returned for me and work's a little slower than usual for Richard...

BTW have you sorted list of the Pandora stores in Vancouver yet..? :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

[Pinky166]

It's an awesome coincidence, Claire!!! :yay: I'm really looking forward to it as we had such an amazing time on the Magic - don't tell anyone but I think I love cruising more that WDW... :eek: :love:


I am so excited that we will be cruising together. :goodvibes

LOL - I can see how it could become addictive. ::yes:: We had a fab time onboard the Wonder & didn't really touch the surface of all the things that had going on onboard, 4 nights was not long enough. ;)


Yes, I think so... ::yes:: September as a great time for us too - Uni hasn't returned for me and work's a little slower than usual for Richard...

BTW have you sorted list of the Pandora stores in Vancouver yet..? :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: That is so funny, I have only been booked on the cruise an hour & already we are talking about finding Pandora stores. :lmao: Lee was not amused with how many I bought in Orlando (along with everything else) so it will be our little secret. ;)

[CustardTart]

PM sent, Claire!!! :goodvibes I even included our ages, even tho' I wept as I typed them... :sad2:

[CustardTart]

...I have only been booked on the cruise an hour & already we are talking about finding Pandora stores. :lmao: Lee was not amused with how many I bought in Orlando (along with everything else) so it will be our little secret. ;)

Well, we have to get our priorities right, Claire!!! :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2: Actually I was very good. :littleangel: Just bought the one charm in St. Thomas and that's completed my main bracelet - which is a bit of a relief. I had honestly thought I could wear two at a time but they're so flippin' heavy, I can't manage it!!! So I think I'll just alternate... Anyway, I have the list already cut and pasted into my Alaska file so your secret's safe with me... :rolleyes1

I know it's a bit early but any pre/post cruise thoughts??? ;)

As the Wonder departs on the Tuesday, we're initially thinking of flying into Seattle the preceding Saturday and spending 2 nights there before heading to Vancouver. There's a cool-looking train journey (Amtrak Cascades) between the two cities that takes 4 hours, so that's a thought... Once the cruise is finished, we'll probably spend a couple of nights in Vancouver then Richard wants to see more of British Colombia. So I guess we'll take a trip on the Rocky Mountaineer to Banff!!! We hope to stay here overnight and I think we'll fly out of Calgary on the Saturday... Depends on the cost of the flights and whether it all fits but at least it's a start...

[CustardTart]

Just giving us a little *bump* back to page 1... Anyone else out there wanna join us??? :goodvibes

Maybe this will be the 'Claire & Kaz' cruise!!! :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

Bizarrely, I'm on another cruise thread (Med: August 28 2010) and that's pretty much a 2-woman show too - maybe it's something to do with this time of year...?

[Pinky166]

PM sent, Claire!!! :goodvibes I even included our ages, even tho' I wept as I typed them... :sad2:

LOL....I know what you mean - I cried when I typed mine too. :hug:

Well, we have to get our priorities right, Claire!!! :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2: Actually I was very good. :littleangel: Just bought the one charm in St. Thomas and that's completed my main bracelet - which is a bit of a relief. I had honestly thought I could wear two at a time but they're so flippin' heavy, I can't manage it!!! So I think I'll just alternate... Anyway, I have the list already cut and pasted into my Alaska file so your secret's safe with me... :rolleyes1

I know it's a bit early but any pre/post cruise thoughts??? ;)

As the Wonder departs on the Tuesday, we're initially thinking of flying into Seattle the preceding Saturday and spending 2 nights there before heading to Vancouver. There's a cool-looking train journey (Amtrak Cascades) between the two cities that takes 4 hours, so that's a thought... Once the cruise is finished, we'll probably spend a couple of nights in Vancouver then Richard wants to see more of British Colombia. So I guess we'll take a trip on the Rocky Mountaineer to Banff!!! We hope to stay here overnight and I think we'll fly out of Calgary on the Saturday... Depends on the cost of the flights and whether it all fits but at least it's a start...

Ooooo please share the list. ::yes:: I have taken some photos of the charms I bought & will post a pic when I get round to uploading some. We took over 4000 photos & muggings here is the one that needs to sort them out! :scared1: :rolleyes:

We haven't really talked about it yet but we both want to extend our stay either after or before. I have always wanted to do the train through the Rockies so I would imagine we will probably do that.


Just giving us a little *bump* back to page 1... Anyone else out there wanna join us??? :goodvibes

Maybe this will be the 'Claire & Kaz' cruise!!! :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

Bizarrely, I'm on another cruise thread (Med: August 28 2010) and that's pretty much a 2-woman show too - maybe it's something to do with this time of year...?

Well if we don't get any others join then 'Claire & Kaz's Alaskan Adventure' could be our name. :laughing:

The cruise I have just been on was mainly a 2-woman show, until she came along I was talking to myself a lot. :lmao:

[acourtwdw]

HI :) My dsis (Amanda) and I (Annette) booked this cruise this week. This will be our 9th DCL vacation, unless we squeeze another short one in between the WBTA and this one. I told my dsis a long time ago the only way I would do Alaskan cruise is if Disney did it :)


Our last DCL trip was Sept 10 and all the crew members were very excited about taking the Wonder to Alaska.

Can't wait to get to know all of you :)

[Pinky166]

Hi Annette.

:welcome: to our cruise thread. I am looking forward to getting to know you, I have added you & Amanda to the first post. How fab that you have another cruise booked too.

Have a great weekend.

[alohabob]

Helo All, permission to come aboard?

My name is Bob my wife is Barbara and we are also booked on this cruise to Alaska:woohoo:

Claire I will PM you with our info.

We are both big fans of DCL and the parks and are planning a trip WDW some time next year to fill our Disney fix between now and the cruise in 2011.......boy that sounds so long away!!!!

Take care all
Bob

[Pinky166]

Helo All, permission to come aboard?

My name is Bob my wife is Barbara and we are also booked on this cruise to Alaska:woohoo:

Claire I will PM you with our info.

We are both big fans of DCL and the parks and are planning a trip WDW some time next year to fill our Disney fix between now and the cruise in 2011.......boy that sounds so long away!!!!

Take care all
Bob

:welcome: to Bob & Barbara!!!

Thanks for your message, I have updated the list in the first post.

Having just returned from our first cruise, I can certainly understand the addiction to DCL! :yay:

[Disney Sweetie]

Hi everyone!!! I just returned home from the 7 night Eastern Caribbean and booked this cruise while onboard. This will be my 6th Disney Cruise unless I work something in for 2010.

I will be happy to help with any DIS activity planning if needed. On last weeks cruise I organized a cabin tour, PJ Breakfast, Fish Extenders and a Secret Mickey. I also created a group page for the cruise on Facebook. It was a great way to get to know everyone a little better before the cruise.

It will be myself, Pam....my daughter and her husband.....Leissa and Charlie (they also went on last weeks cruise for their honeymoon and will be celebrating 2 years on this Alaska cruise).....not sure who will be traveling with me, but I will let you know when I know!!:)

Looking forward to getting to know all of you over the next 2 years!! It will be here before we know it tho!

[Nutty4Disney]

Our TA booked this for us while we were at WDW last week. It will be me, Terri, and my DH, Brett. I will PM the details. Our last cruise was the Panama Canal Cruise on the Magic. This will be our 4th cruise. Last week was an exciting week for use. We were at WDW (always exciting), booked this cruise and bought Disney Vacation Club...all in one week. We like to travel outside of the summer months when things seem a little calmer. Look forward to getting to know all of you.

[CustardTart]

HI :) My dsis (Amanda) and I (Annette) booked this cruise this week. This will be our 9th DCL vacation, unless we squeeze another short one in between the WBTA and this one. I told my dsis a long time ago the only way I would do Alaskan cruise is if Disney did it :)


Our last DCL trip was Sept 10 and all the crew members were very excited about taking the Wonder to Alaska.

Can't wait to get to know all of you :)

Greetings Annette and Amanda! :wave::wave: Funnily enough, I told my DH that I would only consider an Alaska cruise if DCL started going there, and lo and behold...! :yay::woohoo::yay: This will be our 8th Disney cruise - tho' don't tell anyone but I'm keeping a little time free to sail on the Dream in January 2011... ;)

Helo All, permission to come aboard?

My name is Bob my wife is Barbara and we are also booked on this cruise to Alaska:woohoo:

Claire I will PM you with our info.

We are both big fans of DCL and the parks and are planning a trip WDW some time next year to fill our Disney fix between now and the cruise in 2011.......boy that sounds so long away!!!!

Take care all
Bob
Hi Bob and Barbara!!! Great to meet you... :wave2::wave2: You're right, it does sound ages away!!! We're hoping to squeeze in a WDW trip over Christmas/New Year next year but, apart from that, we are all about the cruising at the moment... :cloud9:

Hi everyone!!! I just returned home from the 7 night Eastern Caribbean and booked this cruise while onboard. This will be my 6th Disney Cruise unless I work something in for 2010.

I will be happy to help with any DIS activity planning if needed. On last weeks cruise I organized a cabin tour, PJ Breakfast, Fish Extenders and a Secret Mickey. I also created a group page for the cruise on Facebook. It was a great way to get to know everyone a little better before the cruise.

It will be myself, Pam....my daughter and her husband.....Leissa and Charlie (they also went on last weeks cruise for their honeymoon and will be celebrating 2 years on this Alaska cruise).....not sure who will be traveling with me, but I will let you know when I know!!:)

Looking forward to getting to know all of you over the next 2 years!! It will be here before we know it tho!

Hi Pam, Leissa and Charlie!!! http://bestsmileys.com/waving/1.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/waving/1.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/waving/1.gif

Wow, I love the sound of the things you organised for your last cruise - tho' I've only encountered the FE before!!! What do the cabin tour, Secret Mickey and PJ breakfast entail??? :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

Our TA booked this for us while we were at WDW last week. It will be me, Terri, and my DH, Brett. I will PM the details. Our last cruise was the Panama Canal Cruise on the Magic. This will be our 4th cruise. Last week was an exciting week for use. We were at WDW (always exciting), booked this cruise and bought Disney Vacation Club...all in one week. We like to travel outside of the summer months when things seem a little calmer. Look forward to getting to know all of you.

:welcome: aboard, Terri and Brett!!!

And "Welcome Home!!!" :thumbsup2 We are DVCers too and love it - which DVC resort did you buy into???

[Nutty4Disney]

:welcome: aboard, Terri and Brett!!!

And "Welcome Home!!!" :thumbsup2 We are DVCers too and love it - which DVC resort did you buy into???

We just bought in to Animal Kingdom. We have been talking about it for years now, so we finally decided to just go for it. We bought resale and are sending the papers back this week.

[CustardTart]

We just bought in to Animal Kingdom. We have been talking about it for years now, so we finally decided to just go for it. We bought resale and are sending the papers back this week.

Congratulations! :thumbsup2 We stayed at AKV (Jambo House) over Easter this year and really enjoyed our visit... :goodvibes

[Disney Sweetie]

Hi Pam, Leissa and Charlie!!! http://bestsmileys.com/waving/1.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/waving/1.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/waving/1.gif

Wow, I love the sound of the things you organised for your last cruise - tho' I've only encountered the FE before!!! What do the cabin tour, Secret Mickey and PJ breakfast entail??? :goodvibes


The cabin tour is a tour of different categories that are booked within our DIS group....you basically volunteer to open up your cabin for a brief tour so each person can see what the different categories look like. Last week we were lucky enough to have someone in the Roy Suite so we ended the tour there and she had concierge bring cheese, crackers, fruit and drinks for us. Usually it starts on the lowest deck and goes up from there and is held on a sea day.

The Secret Mickey is like Secret Santa. You submit your information such as favorite character, favorite scents, things you might collect, favorite foods, hobbies, sports, etc....whoever is in charge of this would take all the names and assign everyone that is participating to someone and then you would purchase small gifts for your person and give to them thru out the cruise....via FE or have the room steward deliver it. Usually on the last sea day we all get together to find out who our Secret Mickey was.....it is lots of fun.

The PJ Breakfast is held in Lumiere's or Tritons on a sea day. It is held at whatever time the dining room opens (7 or 8am)....everyone comes to eat in their PJ's. This has to be set up with Disney in advance. Shutters will take a group photo for a fee.....

[Pinky166]

Hi everyone!!! I just returned home from the 7 night Eastern Caribbean and booked this cruise while onboard. This will be my 6th Disney Cruise unless I work something in for 2010.

I will be happy to help with any DIS activity planning if needed. On last weeks cruise I organized a cabin tour, PJ Breakfast, Fish Extenders and a Secret Mickey. I also created a group page for the cruise on Facebook. It was a great way to get to know everyone a little better before the cruise.

It will be myself, Pam....my daughter and her husband.....Leissa and Charlie (they also went on last weeks cruise for their honeymoon and will be celebrating 2 years on this Alaska cruise).....not sure who will be traveling with me, but I will let you know when I know!!:)

Looking forward to getting to know all of you over the next 2 years!! It will be here before we know it tho!

The cabin tour is a tour of different categories that are booked within our DIS group....you basically volunteer to open up your cabin for a brief tour so each person can see what the different categories look like. Last week we were lucky enough to have someone in the Roy Suite so we ended the tour there and she had concierge bring cheese, crackers, fruit and drinks for us. Usually it starts on the lowest deck and goes up from there and is held on a sea day.

The Secret Mickey is like Secret Santa. You submit your information such as favorite character, favorite scents, things you might collect, favorite foods, hobbies, sports, etc....whoever is in charge of this would take all the names and assign everyone that is participating to someone and then you would purchase small gifts for your person and give to them thru out the cruise....via FE or have the room steward deliver it. Usually on the last sea day we all get together to find out who our Secret Mickey was.....it is lots of fun.

The PJ Breakfast is held in Lumiere's or Tritons on a sea day. It is held at whatever time the dining room opens (7 or 8am)....everyone comes to eat in their PJ's. This has to be set up with Disney in advance. Shutters will take a group photo for a fee.....

:welcome: Pam, Leissa & Charlie. :banana: Glad to have you on board.

Thanks for offering to help out, I guess we have got plenty of time on our side. :rolleyes: I wish it was next August & not 2011!!!

I was thinking earlier about setting up a Facebook page. It sounds like you planned some fun things on your last cruise, I love the Secret Mickey idea.

[Pinky166]

Our TA booked this for us while we were at WDW last week. It will be me, Terri, and my DH, Brett. I will PM the details. Our last cruise was the Panama Canal Cruise on the Magic. This will be our 4th cruise. Last week was an exciting week for use. We were at WDW (always exciting), booked this cruise and bought Disney Vacation Club...all in one week. We like to travel outside of the summer months when things seem a little calmer. Look forward to getting to know all of you.

:welcome: Terri & Brett.

Congrats on buying DVC, I would like to buy it at some point in the future. :)

Thanks for your PM - I will update the list shortly.

[CustardTart]

The cabin tour is a tour of different categories that are booked within our DIS group....you basically volunteer to open up your cabin for a brief tour so each person can see what the different categories look like. Last week we were lucky enough to have someone in the Roy Suite so we ended the tour there and she had concierge bring cheese, crackers, fruit and drinks for us. Usually it starts on the lowest deck and goes up from there and is held on a sea day.

The Secret Mickey is like Secret Santa. You submit your information such as favorite character, favorite scents, things you might collect, favorite foods, hobbies, sports, etc....whoever is in charge of this would take all the names and assign everyone that is participating to someone and then you would purchase small gifts for your person and give to them thru out the cruise....via FE or have the room steward deliver it. Usually on the last sea day we all get together to find out who our Secret Mickey was.....it is lots of fun.

The PJ Breakfast is held in Lumiere's or Tritons on a sea day. It is held at whatever time the dining room opens (7 or 8am)....everyone comes to eat in their PJ's. This has to be set up with Disney in advance. Shutters will take a group photo for a fee.....

Wow!!! They all sound awesome - especially love the sound of Secret Mickey... :goodvibes

:welcome: Pam, Leissa & Charlie. :banana: Glad to have you on board.

Thanks for offering to help out, I guess we have got plenty of time on our side. :rolleyes: I wish it was next August & not 2011!!!


There's always the Med cruises, Claire... ;) :rolleyes: :cloud9:

[Pinky166]

There's always the Med cruises, Claire... ;) :rolleyes: :cloud9:

Ohhhhhh don't tempt me! I may accidently pop on & price it up. ;)

Did you have a lovely time in Paris? BTW - Harry Hill is back on next Saturday. :banana: :banana: :banana:

[CustardTart]

Ohhhhhh don't tempt me! I may accidently pop on & price it up. ;)
I am soooo looking forward to it!!! Booked our pre-cruise Barcelona hotel last week (we're going 3 days earlier) and I've been systematically stalking poor AndrewDerekUK for details of his private tour people!!! :eek: :rotfl2: ;)

...Did you have a lovely time in Paris?
Yes thanks, hun... :thumbsup2

It was a bit of a working weekend - Richard was in the office on Friday and we had the huge matter of getting rid of the 100% knackered, oversized, unwanted sofa in our 100% cream-crackered, undersized but most definitely wanted apartment!!! Sounds simple BUT the place is on the 4th floor, the lift's tiny and we were quoted a gazillion euros by a removals firm!!! SO Richard bought several saws, a 100 enormous bin bags and proceeded to cut the condemned couch into pieces!!! It took a while but it worked!!! :woohoo: We did get the chance to have a couple of lovely meals out tho'... :goodvibes

...BTW - Harry Hill is back on next Saturday. :banana: :banana: :banana: Now that is good news - what am I saying, it's GREAT news!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

[Pinky166]

I am soooo looking forward to it!!! Booked our pre-cruise Barcelona hotel last week (we're going 3 days earlier) and I've been systematically stalking poor AndrewDerekUK for details of his private tour people!!! :eek: :rotfl2: ;)


I bet you have fab time. :thumbsup2

We won't be cruising next year though, we kind of decided a few months ago that we want to go back to the West Coast next year (we've been to LA, San Diego & Vegas before) but not quite planned it yet......the rough plan is fly in to San Francisco (I have always wanted to go there) & stay for 4 or 5 nights, then drive down the coastal route to Anaheim & spend a couple of nights in DisneyLand (:woohoo: Not been here either), then drive to San Diego for a few nights, then fly to Vegas for the last few nights & fly home from there.


Yes thanks, hun... :thumbsup2

It was a bit of a working weekend - Richard was in the office on Friday and we had the huge matter of getting rid of the 100% knackered, oversized, unwanted sofa in our 100% cream-crackered, undersized but most definitely wanted apartment!!! Sounds simple BUT the place is on the 4th floor, the lift's tiny and we were quoted a gazillion euros by a removals firm!!! SO Richard bought several saws, a 100 enormous bin bags and proceeded to cut the condemned couch into pieces!!! It took a while but it worked!!! :woohoo: We did get the chance to have a couple of lovely meals out tho'... :goodvibes


Sounds like a pain in the you know what but these things have to be done. :rolleyes: That is the kind of thing Lee would have done but probably with a sledge hammer rather than saw. :laughing:

At least you got a few nights out. :thumbsup2


Now that is good news - what am I saying, it's GREAT news!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

I love HH! :woohoo:

[CustardTart]

...We won't be cruising next year though, we kind of decided a few months ago that we want to go back to the West Coast next year (we've been to LA, San Diego & Vegas before) but not quite planned it yet......the rough plan is fly in to San Francisco (I have always wanted to go there) & stay for 4 or 5 nights, then drive down the coastal route to Anaheim & spend a couple of nights in DisneyLand (:woohoo: Not been here either), then drive to San Diego for a few nights, then fly to Vegas for the last few nights & fly home from there...

Sounds like a fab plan, Claire!!! :thumbsup2 I love the little I've seen of the West Coast and we definitely want to see more... :cloud9:

IMO it's always good to mix it up a bit - there's just so much of the world to see! I find that sometimes our (OK, MY :rolleyes:) Disney obsession pushes other options onto the backburner so we make a concerted effort to try at least one new destination per year... This year we managed Dubai, the Eastern Caribbean and there's a chance I'll go with Richard to Dublin on business in November. Apart from that, our next one is skiing in Chamonix over the New Year - we've rented a chalet and all the children plus partners are tagging along so it should be lovely. We've never been here and we've never had a catered chalet - so all new... TBH I'm still not sure about the skiing part (I've tried and not enjoyed it in the past) BUT everyone else can ski, so I'm determined to give it another chance... ;)

[sunshine1259]

Boy, I was hoping that someone would start a thread for this cruise. I was waiting until today before starting one, if one had not yet been started.

Hi, I am Brenda and I will be traveling with my DH Eric. We will actually set sail on his 51st birthday (I will be 51 at the time of sailing as well). It will also be an early 4th wedding anniversary trip for us as well (Sep 15). By the time that we sail on this trip it will be my 6th DCL cruise, but only my second 7-day cruise. I must admit, I do love those sea days. I don't know that I will be able to do another 3-day cruise.

I am the lead on another cruise thread on 10/23/2010 and that one already has over 200 people and counting :cool1:. I made a dummy reservation for this trip on my trip in August. That really saved some money, both with the 1/2 off deposit and OBC, not to mention the 10 percent discount.

We currently have GTY Category 05C with early dining and would love to participate in the FE gift exchange. Had a great time the last time we participated.

We look forward to getting to know everyone.

[CustardTart]

...Hi, I am Brenda and I will be traveling with my DH Eric...
:welcome: aboard, Brenda and Eric!!! :dance3:

Boy, I was hoping that someone would start a thread for this cruise. I was waiting until today before starting one, if one had not yet been started...
Sssh don't tell anyone but I booked on September 21st and was too lazy to take the responsibility myself - so big thanks to Claire!!! :worship:

...We will actually set sail on his 51st birthday (I will be 51 at the time of sailing as well). It will also be an early 4th wedding anniversary trip for us as well (Sep 15)...
How fab - I don't know a better way to celebrate anything than a DCL cruise so it'll definitely be a trip to remember... :thumbsup2 You've got me thinking that this will be an early wedding anniversary trip for us too (September 23rd) and OMG I can't believe it but we'll be whooping it up for 29 years!!! :eek:

...By the time that we sail on this trip it will be my 6th DCL cruise, but only my second 7-day cruise. I must admit, I do love those sea days. I don't know that I will be able to do another 3-day cruise...
It's definitely an addiction - and the onboard booking discount and OBC keep us hooked!!! :rotfl2: I love the sea days too - it's just relaxing being onboard and chilling...

...I am the lead on another cruise thread on 10/23/2010 and that one already has over 200 people and counting :cool1:.
I've seen that thread, Brenda - love the title 'serenity now!!!' :thumbsup2 I believe a pal of mine, (another Brenda plus her daughter) are sailing on that one...

...We look forward to getting to know everyone.
Likewise!!! :flower3:

[sunshine1259]

:welcome: aboard, Brenda and Eric!!! :dance3:

Thanks, Karen.

Sssh don't tell anyone but I booked on September 21st and was too lazy to take the responsibility myself - so big thanks to Claire!!! :worship:

Me too, except I didn't book until the 28th.:laughing:

How fab - I don't know a better way to celebrate anything than a DCL cruise so it'll definitely be a trip to remember... :thumbsup2 You've got me thinking that this will be an early wedding anniversary trip for us too (September 23rd) and OMG I can't believe it but we'll be whooping it up for 29 years!!! :eek:

Wow, that puts us to shame. Well, congrats on your anniversary as well.

It's definitely an addiction - and the onboard booking discount and OBC keep us hooked!!! :rotfl2: I love the sea days too - it's just relaxing being onboard and chilling...

I know what you mean. My DH is always looks at the Disney Visa and sees another 2 or 4 hundred dollars and wonders what's up with that. I just tell him that's just a dummy booking for our next cruise. :rolleyes:

I've seen that thread, Brenda - love the title 'serenity now!!!' :thumbsup2 I believe a pal of mine, (another Brenda plus her daughter) are sailing on that one...

Well, that name was definitely a concerted group effort. Eric is going to come with something to put that on.

Which Brenda is your friend? I'm Sunshine Brenda, there is a Colorado Brenda from Denver and I believe we have a Strawberry Brenda from Gilroy. With me being the lead, it was decided that we give the Brendas special names to differentiate us. We may have to do that with Jennifers as well.;)

Likewise!!! :flower3:

:thumbsup2

[Pinky166]

Sounds like a fab plan, Claire!!! :thumbsup2 I love the little I've seen of the West Coast and we definitely want to see more... :cloud9:

IMO it's always good to mix it up a bit - there's just so much of the world to see! I find that sometimes our (OK, MY :rolleyes:) Disney obsession pushes other options onto the backburner so we make a concerted effort to try at least one new destination per year... This year we managed Dubai, the Eastern Caribbean and there's a chance I'll go with Richard to Dublin on business in November. Apart from that, our next one is skiing in Chamonix over the New Year - we've rented a chalet and all the children plus partners are tagging along so it should be lovely. We've never been here and we've never had a catered chalet - so all new... TBH I'm still not sure about the skiing part (I've tried and not enjoyed it in the past) BUT everyone else can ski, so I'm determined to give it another chance... ;)

Thanks hun. I know what you mean about mixing it up, we both like to travel to other places but I have become a little bit too addicted to WDW lately & it's certainly taken it's toll on poor Lee.....he's been walking around singing "Boo to you" for the past week. :lmao:

Dublin is a lovely place we went there a couple of years ago. I have never fancied skiing (Lee does so I am sure we will go at some point) - well other than the apres ski. ;) I am sure you will have a fab time with the whole family. :cloud9:


Boy, I was hoping that someone would start a thread for this cruise. I was waiting until today before starting one, if one had not yet been started.

Hi, I am Brenda and I will be traveling with my DH Eric. We will actually set sail on his 51st birthday (I will be 51 at the time of sailing as well). It will also be an early 4th wedding anniversary trip for us as well (Sep 15). By the time that we sail on this trip it will be my 6th DCL cruise, but only my second 7-day cruise. I must admit, I do love those sea days. I don't know that I will be able to do another 3-day cruise.

I am the lead on another cruise thread on 10/23/2010 and that one already has over 200 people and counting :cool1:. I made a dummy reservation for this trip on my trip in August. That really saved some money, both with the 1/2 off deposit and OBC, not to mention the 10 percent discount.

We currently have GTY Category 05C with early dining and would love to participate in the FE gift exchange. Had a great time the last time we participated.

We look forward to getting to know everyone.

:welcome: aboard Brenda & Eric.

Wow you must have a busy thread on your other cruise!

I've added you to the first post. :thumbsup2


Sssh don't tell anyone but I booked on September 21st and was too lazy to take the responsibility myself - so big thanks to Claire!!! :worship:


I really don't mind keeping track of the list & organizing stuff.....it'll keep me out of trouble. ;)

I should say this is the first time I have run a cruise thread so if I miss anything then feel free to let me know. :thumbsup2





How fab - I don't know a better way to celebrate anything than a DCL cruise so it'll definitely be a trip to remember... :thumbsup2 You've got me thinking that this will be an early wedding anniversary trip for us too (September 23rd) and OMG I can't believe it but we'll be whooping it up for 29 years!!! :eek:


That made me think.....we would have just celebrated our 10th anniversary in the July! :scared1:

[Pinky166]

Shall we start to think of a name for our group???

I suppose there is no hurry but it would be nice to get some ideas together.....I'll put my thinking cap on.

[sunshine1259]

Thanks hun. I know what you mean about mixing it up, we both like to travel to other places but I have become a little bit too addicted to WDW lately & it's certainly taken it's toll on poor Lee.....he's been walking around singing "Boo to you" for the past week. :lmao:

Dublin is a lovely place we went there a couple of years ago. I have never fancied skiing (Lee does so I am sure we will go at some point) - well other than the apres ski. ;) I am sure you will have a fab time with the whole family. :cloud9:




:welcome: aboard Brenda & Eric.

Wow you must have a busy thread on your other cruise!

I've added you to the first post. :thumbsup2




I really don't mind keeping track of the list & organizing stuff.....it'll keep me out of trouble. ;)

I should say this is the first time I have run a cruise thread so if I miss anything then feel free to let me know. :thumbsup2






That made me think.....we would have just celebrated our 10th anniversary in the July! :scared1:

Hi, Clarie, thanks for the welcome. This is going to be so much fun. I will start trying to think of a name and get my DH in on it.

And thanks for adding us to the main cruise page. BTW, we have early dining.

[CustardTart]

I found this rather piratical image earlier...

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/821616.jpg

I love the fish alternative to crossbones!!! :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

[Pinky166]

:lmao: Thats a great image. :thumbsup2

[Pinky166]

Hi, Clarie, thanks for the welcome. This is going to be so much fun. I will start trying to think of a name and get my DH in on it.

And thanks for adding us to the main cruise page. BTW, we have early dining.

No probs, I added your dining to the list too. :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

Maybe we could change the bottom banner to something more DCL-specific... "Cruise till you croak"..? ;) Or "The Last Cruisade"..? We could be the Last Cruisaders...

Here's a quick and rather messy idea - but I think you'll get the gist...

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/LOGO.jpg

Now I really must go and make dinner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pinky166]

That's good Karen. :thumbsup2

I like The Last Cruisaders......pirate:

[CustardTart]

Thanks, Claire! Oh, if only I could demonstrate this kind of abstract creativity in my studies... ;) :rolleyes: :rotfl:

[Nutty4Disney]

Welcome Brenda and Eric. :welcome:
I like the title and graphic. I already have a pirate themed FE from our Panama Canal cruise. I just realized we will be celebrating our 11th anniversary (a little late, its Aug. 5) on this cruise. We celebrated #8 on the Magic (EB Panama Canal cruise), #9 at WDW, #10 will hopefully be at AKV (club level) and #11 on the Wonder to Alaska. Let me know how I can help out. It was so nice to have an active thread on the Panama Canal cruise. I felt like I knew everyone before we sailed. We did the cabin tours and PJ breakfast too. I overslept for the breakfast, but the tour was fun. We even had a group that did a scrapbook swap. If that is something anyone is interested in I would be happy to help with that. My DH says I should be in Disney heaven with 3 trips to plan for the next 2 years.:lmao:

[sunshine1259]

Welcome Brenda and Eric. :welcome:
I like the title and graphic. I already have a pirate themed FE from our Panama Canal cruise. I just realized we will be celebrating our 11th anniversary (a little late, its Aug. 5) on this cruise. We celebrated #8 on the Magic (EB Panama Canal cruise), #9 at WDW, #10 will hopefully be at AKV (club level) and #11 on the Wonder to Alaska. Let me know how I can help out. It was so nice to have an active thread on the Panama Canal cruise. I felt like I knew everyone before we sailed. We did the cabin tours and PJ breakfast too. I overslept for the breakfast, but the tour was fun. We even had a group that did a scrapbook swap. If that is something anyone is interested in I would be happy to help with that. My DH says I should be in Disney heaven with 3 trips to plan for the next 2 years.:lmao:



Hi, Terri. Thanks for the welcome. I thought that I was bad with 2 cruises planned for the next 2 years. Although, I might sneak another one in there, especially with the Wonder coming to the West Coast.

I think that it's great that this cruise is a bit of a ways out, because that will give us all a chance to become acquainted, and give us time to plan some awesome thing to do on the cruise.

I like the scrapbook idea, although I am not very creative when it comes to that kind of thing. But I am very good at executed any ideas that you all may have.

I like the name for the thread. How about "The Last Alaskan Cruisaders"? Just a thought.

Look forward to all of the planning and getting acquainted.

[CustardTart]

...I just realized we will be celebrating our 11th anniversary (a little late, its Aug. 5) on this cruise. We celebrated #8 on the Magic (EB Panama Canal cruise), #9 at WDW, #10 will hopefully be at AKV (club level) and #11 on the Wonder to Alaska...
It's the best way to celebrate anniversaries! ::yes:: :lovestruc :cloud9: We started with our 25th (September 2007) when we sailed on the Magic for the 1st time and renewed our vows. It was so fantastic and an experience we'll never forget... :goodvibes Last year we went to DL and did the last Mexican Riviera cruise and this year we were back on the Magic once more for the Eastern Caribbean/Tortola... Upcoming, we'll have #28 on the late August 2010 11 night Med cruise and #29 will be on this one with you guys...

...Let me know how I can help out. It was so nice to have an active thread on the Panama Canal cruise. I felt like I knew everyone before we sailed. We did the cabin tours and PJ breakfast too. I overslept for the breakfast, but the tour was fun. We even had a group that did a scrapbook swap. If that is something anyone is interested in I would be happy to help with that...
An active thread is definitely the way to go - we had a great one on our last cruise and it really made the trip!!! So you can count on me to chip in... ;) The scrapbook swap sounds lovely - sadly, I'm just not crafty tho' I can do computery design stuff...

...My DH says I should be in Disney heaven with 3 trips to plan for the next 2 years.:lmao:
It's a DIS thing!!! TBH I feel twitchy if I don't have a bunch of Disney trips to plan!!! :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2: I'm currently nurturing 4 - Med; WDW for Christmas/New Year 2010; LA to Vancouver Repo; Alaska... :rolleyes:

I might sneak another one in there, especially with the Wonder coming to the West Coast...
It'd be rude not to, Brenda!!! ;)

...I think that it's great that this cruise is a bit of a ways out, because that will give us all a chance to become acquainted, and give us time to plan some awesome thing to do on the cruise...
Definitely. Gives us a chance to save up too... :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

[Pinky166]

Welcome Brenda and Eric. :welcome:
I like the title and graphic. I already have a pirate themed FE from our Panama Canal cruise. I just realized we will be celebrating our 11th anniversary (a little late, its Aug. 5) on this cruise. We celebrated #8 on the Magic (EB Panama Canal cruise), #9 at WDW, #10 will hopefully be at AKV (club level) and #11 on the Wonder to Alaska. Let me know how I can help out. It was so nice to have an active thread on the Panama Canal cruise. I felt like I knew everyone before we sailed. We did the cabin tours and PJ breakfast too. I overslept for the breakfast, but the tour was fun. We even had a group that did a scrapbook swap. If that is something anyone is interested in I would be happy to help with that. My DH says I should be in Disney heaven with 3 trips to plan for the next 2 years.:lmao:


Ohhh I love scrapbooking, although I have been neglecting it recently.

How did you do a swap, was it exchanging papers & stickers etc or actual pages?



I like the name for the thread. How about "The Last Alaskan Cruisaders"? Just a thought.

Look forward to all of the planning and getting acquainted.

I like the name. :thumbsup2 I have struggled to come up with anything so far. :guilty:


It's a DIS thing!!! TBH I feel twitchy if I don't have a bunch of Disney trips to plan!!! :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2: I'm currently nurturing 4 - Med; WDW for Christmas/New Year 2010; LA to Vancouver Repo; Alaska... :rolleyes:


I wish I had 4 to plan.....:sad1:

Although I may be calling on you for help/advice with my DL trip for next year - I know very little about it.

[sunshine1259]

I wish I had 4 to plan.....:sad1:

Although I may be calling on you for help/advice with my DL trip for next year - I know very little about it.[/QUOTE]


When do you plan to come to DL? We are just an hour and a half away and go at least once a year. I want to back for my b-day in December while you get in free on your b-day. But I must admit, I have NEVER been to DL during the Christmas holidays. I want to go just once because I hear that it is breath-taking.

[CustardTart]

I wish I had 4 to plan.....:sad1:

Hey, you've got 2!!! :thumbsup2 I'm just horribly greedy and ever-so-slightly addicted to cruisin'... :headache:

Hey, Brenda - just noticed the pic in your sig. Were you a Disney bride??? princess: :bride: :cutie:

[sunshine1259]

Hey, you've got 2!!! :thumbsup2 I'm just horribly greedy and ever-so-slightly addicted to cruisin'... :headache:

Hey, Brenda - just noticed the pic in your sig. Were you a Disney bride??? princess: :bride: :cutie:


Nope, but we at WDW the day after the wedding. So, my wedding night was spent on a flight out to Florida.:thumbsup2

Boy, we got a few perks, too. Even on the plan I wore my Mickey Wedding Ears and the stewardess gave us free ear phones. But that was just the beginning.

[Pinky166]

When do you plan to come to DL? We are just an hour and a half away and go at least once a year. I want to back for my b-day in December while you get in free on your b-day. But I must admit, I have NEVER been to DL during the Christmas holidays. I want to go just once because I hear that it is breath-taking.

It will probably be around October time next year. :thumbsup2 We plan to fly to San Francisco, stay a few nights then drive down the coastal route to La & then stop at DL for probably 4 nights, onto San Diego for a few more nights then ditch the car & fly to Vegas for the last few nights then fly out of there back to London.

The itinerary may change though as I haven't booked anything yet. We have spent time in LA, San Diego & Vegas before but never San Fran or DL so any advice/must do's or hotel recommendations would be fab. :thumbsup2


Hey, you've got 2!!! :thumbsup2 I'm just horribly greedy and ever-so-slightly addicted to cruisin'... :headache:


I know hun but you know how it is - never happy & always want more. ;)

[Nutty4Disney]

[QUOTE=Pinky166;33863029]Ohhh I love scrapbooking, although I have been neglecting it recently.

How did you do a swap, was it exchanging papers & stickers etc or actual pages? QUOTE]

We have plenty of time to decide how to do it, but usually it is just items related to the cruise - activities, ports, the ship, etc. The more open ended the better. Some just provided stickers and embellishments in our Panama Canal swap and others had everything needed to make a page. I have a Cricut and most of the Disney cartridges so I can make characters or titles pretty easily. I am still working on my last cruise scrapbook, but never too soon to start the next one.

I like the Last Alaskan Cruisaders. I am not much on computer graphics so I will leave that to others, but I can incorporate it into a scrapbook page for sure. I did do some pretty simple magnets for our stateroom door.

[Pinky166]

We have plenty of time to decide how to do it, but usually it is just items related to the cruise - activities, ports, the ship, etc. The more open ended the better. Some just provided stickers and embellishments in our Panama Canal swap and others had everything needed to make a page. I have a Cricut and most of the Disney cartridges so I can make characters or titles pretty easily. I am still working on my last cruise scrapbook, but never too soon to start the next one.

I like the Last Alaskan Cruisaders. I am not much on computer graphics so I will leave that to others, but I can incorporate it into a scrapbook page for sure. I did do some pretty simple magnets for our stateroom door.

That sounds great. If we get some more interest then it's definately worth organising. :thumbsup2

[caitlinsdad]

I leave the DIS alone for five minutes and look what happens!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Nice one, Claire - I can't wait to set sail with you and Lee!!! :thumbsup2 And thank goodness you started the Meet & Greet thread for our cruise - I was getting worried I might have to take on the responsibility myself... ;) :eek: :rolleyes:

DH (Richard) and I (Karen) booked this cruise last week. We'd made a couple of dummy bookings whilst on the Magic 2 weeks ago and promptly transferred one to this cruise on September 21st... Richard has always wanted to do an Alaskan cruise so I knew this was a done deal as soon as DCL announced it! So here we are. We opted for the last sailing (or LAST CRUISADE...?!!) as I thought it might be less busy and it certainly seems to be at the moment...
Hi Karen

We will miss you by a couple of weeks, sailing on the Aug 9 th Alaska cruise this time. You lucked out by switching from the Aug 15th Tortola cruise as the hurricane forced us to miss Tortola.

Have fun

Ed

[CustardTart]

Hi Karen

We will miss you by a couple of weeks, sailing on the Aug 9 th Alaska cruise this time. You lucked out by switching from the Aug 15th Tortola cruise as the hurricane forced us to miss Tortola.

Have fun

Ed

OMG hello there, Ed!!! :wave: For a moment you got me all excited thinking that we'd be cruising together - oh well, I'm crossing my fingers we will sometime... :hug: But this whole DCL/Alaska thing is awesome - my husband is so happy as he's wanted to go there for ages!!! I hope you, Mrs Ed and Caitlin are all healthy and happy - have a fab trip... xxx... :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

Morning all!!! :wave:

And Happy Friday...
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Greetings/SpongebobFriday.jpg

Anyway, woke up too late for Uni (I'm so not in that routine yet!!!) BUT had another idea for a name - talk about silver linings... :rolleyes:

How about "Taking Mickey to the Moose!!!"
Or some other kinda play on Mouse/Moose... The Moose Boat...

And we'd be the Mooseketeers!!!! :thumbsup2 :lmao: :goodvibes

Logos could include Mickey with moose ears or a moose with a Mickey hat...

[CustardTart]

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/moose.jpg

[Pinky166]

:lmao: I love it! :thumbsup2

I am so glad it's Friday!!! :dance3:

[CustardTart]

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/mickeymoose.jpg

[caitlinsdad]

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/moose.jpg:thumbsup2

Priceless

[CustardTart]

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/moosketeers.jpg

[Nutty4Disney]

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/moosketeers.jpg

How clever of you. I want to be a Mooseketeer.:)

[Pinky166]

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/moosketeers.jpg

Well done Mrs Photoshop Pro! :worship:

I love love love love it!!!

[CustardTart]

My final, FINAL attempt... :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl:

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/2011LOGO.jpg


...of today... :rolleyes1

[Pinky166]

My final, FINAL attempt... :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl:

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/2011LOGO.jpg


...of today... :rolleyes1

Even better. :thumbsup2

[Disney Sweetie]

I have created a group page on Facebook for us.....you can find it by searching for Mickey's Mooseketeers. Please feel free to join so we can get to know each other better over the next 2 years! This worked out really great for my last cruise. :)

As we get plans made, I will post them. Feel free to add any pictures. Once we decide on our official logo, then I can put it on the page also.

[Pinky166]

That's fab Pam. I have joined & also sent you a friend request. :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

I have created a group page on Facebook for us.....you can find it by searching for Mickey's Mooseketeers. Please feel free to join so we can get to know each other better over the next 2 years! This worked out really great for my last cruise. :)

As we get plans made, I will post them. Feel free to add any pictures. Once we decide on our official logo, then I can put it on the page also.

That's great, Pam (I love your DIS name BTW... :cutie::cutie::cutie:) Off to join up now...

[Nutty4Disney]

Just trying to get us back on page 1. BTW I joined the Facebook group, but I am a Facebook failure. I have to ask my DD how to navigate the site.

[CustardTart]

Giving us a little *bump* in case anyone else wants to join the fun!!! pirate:

...BTW I joined the Facebook group, but I am a Facebook failure. I have to ask my DD how to navigate the site.

Facebook is an acquired taste IMO. And I haven't acquired it - yet!!! TBH I find it very cumbersome and not especially user friendly so I don't frequent it that much at the moment. However, I'm hoping to get more proficient as I use the Mooseketeer page!!! :thumbsup2

[Nutty4Disney]

Giving us a little *bump* in case anyone else wants to join the fun!!! pirate:



Facebook is an acquired taste IMO. And I haven't acquired it - yet!!! TBH I find it very cumbersome and not especially user friendly so I don't frequent it that much at the moment. However, I'm hoping to get more proficient as I use the Mooseketeer page!!! :thumbsup2

Then I don't feel so bad. You should see me with my iPhone. It is a wonderful device but I can't get the email to work. First I couldn't send emails, then I changed it and now I am not getting incoming emails. That is the mail reason I bought an iPhone, to check my email. I do however know how to download games. :lmao:

[Pinky166]

Then I don't feel so bad. You should see me with my iPhone. It is a wonderful device but I can't get the email to work. First I couldn't send emails, then I changed it and now I am not getting incoming emails. That is the mail reason I bought an iPhone, to check my email. I do however know how to download games. :lmao:

:lmao:

I would love an iphone but just don't use my phone enough to warrant the costs.....I don't know what it's like in the US but here in the UK the monthly fee's are stupidly high for somoeone that sends about 15 texts a week and hardly ever makes calls on it. Oh well I'll have to make do with my itouch. :rolleyes:

[CustardTart]

:lmao:

I would love an iphone but just don't use my phone enough to warrant the costs.....I don't know what it's like in the US but here in the UK the monthly fee's are stupidly high for somoeone that sends about 15 texts a week and hardly ever makes calls on it. Oh well I'll have to make do with my itouch. :rolleyes:
If you keep an eye out on Quidco, they often have cashback offers for iPhone contracts, Claire. Plus they're shortly going to be available on Orange so expect something of a price war!!!

I've resisted the whole iPhone thing which is strange as I am an avid Apple/Mac consumer!!! And everyone else in the family has one... Problem for me is the shape of the phone doesn't sit comfortably in my rather small hands BUT my DD Sophie (whose hands are smaller if anything!!!) has recently acquired one and she says it's just a case of getting used to it... SO when my current contract expires, I may well sign up as the connectivity with my MacBook would be awesome... :thumbsup2

[Nutty4Disney]

I'm getting better. I can now send and receive emails. I just have to get it to sync my contacts/calendar on my Outlook. I hardly ever use the phone and never text, but my company gives a discount on the service so the cost isn't too bad.

Problem for me is the shape of the phone doesn't sit comfortably in my rather small hands
CustardTart - I have the opposite problem, my fat fingers find it hard to hit those tiny letters/numbers.

[Pinky166]

If you keep an eye out on Quidco, they often have cashback offers for iPhone contracts, Claire. Plus they're shortly going to be available on Orange so expect something of a price war!!!

I've resisted the whole iPhone thing which is strange as I am an avid Apple/Mac consumer!!! And everyone else in the family has one... Problem for me is the shape of the phone doesn't sit comfortably in my rather small hands BUT my DD Sophie (whose hands are smaller if anything!!!) has recently acquired one and she says it's just a case of getting used to it... SO when my current contract expires, I may well sign up as the connectivity with my MacBook would be awesome... :thumbsup2

Thanks for that Karen, I will keep an eye out on Quidco. I know they are going to be available on orange soon so will look for that too. :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

Can you believe I've only JUST got around to ordering an Alaska guide book!!! :scared1: I knew there was something missing in my life!!! ;)

I should receive it on Friday - just in time to browse over the weekend!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

[Pinky166]

Can you believe I've only JUST got around to ordering an Alaska guide book!!! :scared1: I knew there was something missing in my life!!! ;)

I should receive it on Friday - just in time to browse over the weekend!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

You are seriously slacking mate - i've got three and one for Canada! :lmao:

[CustardTart]

I'm home alone this evening - 2 nights in a row which isn't ideal - who knows what damage I can do with my friend, Mr Amex!!!????? :lmao::rotfl2::lmao: Anyway, I've been taking a look at potential excursions (courtesy of A Nother cruise line...)

Anyway, here are just a few of my faves...

Alaska Bear Adventure.
Ketchikan, Alaska.
Experience the thrill of taking off from the Ketchikan waterfront in a floatplane to one of the finest bear-viewing venues in Alaska. It is then a short van ride to the trailhead, where you will hike a well-maintained trail to the viewing platform overlooking rapids where runs of salmon head upstream to spawn. It is here where black bear gather to feed and bald eagles perch in the surrounding trees waiting for the fish scraps left by the bears. This is an experience for the nature lover and photographer. Access to the area is controlled by the U.S. Forest Service to minimize the impact on the wildlife population and to protect this fragile environment. Flight includes full narration, guaranteed window seating, and an authentic Alaskan Bush Plan certificate.

Coastal Wildlife Cruise.
Ketchikan, Alaska.
Join a high speed boat ride in search of black bears, eagles, seals, sea lions, porpoise, orca and humpback whales. In early summer before the salmon arrive wildlife is on the move. Bears come out of the forest to forage on beach grass and dig for clams. Whales, seals, sea lions and eagles follow schools of herring and needlefish. In late summer see how wildlife follows the salmon toward their spawning streams. This tour is designed to give you an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife from a unique, high speed boat specially designed for viewing wildlife. Although bear viewing is the primary objective of this tour, approximately thirty minutes is allocated to viewing eagles, seals, and whales which may be sighted enroute to and from the bear viewing area.

Neets Bay Bear Cruise.
Ketchikan, Alaska.
Join a boat ride to remote Neets Bay for the chance to watch black bears feeding on salmon in their native streams and along the beaches. After a narrated drive to Clover Passage, board a high speed boat and travel 34 miles to Neets Bay where your captain will scout the shoreline and you will see where bears catch salmon as they enter their spawning streams. You will stop near a salmon hatchery where it is common to see several bears at once. Your sightseeing will be from the boat, where pictures and video may be taken of the bears, eagles and seals which are also plentiful in this area. Bear sightings are not guaranteed.

Dog Sledding & Glacier Flightseeing.
Skagway, Alaska.
Combine your helicopter flightseeing tour with one of Alaska's favorite sports - dog sledding on a snow covered glacier. After flying over spectacular glacier sites, land at the dog camp on the Denver Glacier. Experienced guides will introduce you to the world of "mushing" and the art of dog sledding. You have the opportunity to stand on the sled and mush or relax in the sled and observe the breathtaking environment. Meet professional mushers and friendly dogs on this unique Alaskan experience.

Eagle Preserve Rafting Wildlife Quest.
Skagway, Alaska.
Just outside the Southeast Alaska town of Haines, the Chilkat Valley boasts the world's largest concentration of Bald Eagles. This journey combines a cruise on the Lynn Fjord with a float trip through the world famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, one of Alaska's most accessible wilderness treasures.
Begin with a cruise through Lynn Fjord in a motorized and heated catamaran, viewing the scenery along North America's longest and deepest fjord. After arriving in Haines, drive through the Valley of the Eagles to the heart of the Preserve. An 18-foot raft awaits to take you on a voyage of discovery through the braided waters of the Chilkat River system. As you float silently along, your guide will explain the unique human and natural history of this special place. The guides are experts at spotting the many animals that call the Preserve home including grizzly bears, wolves, moose, and of course bald eagles, and impart a love of the land that will be yours forever! At the end of the float, a picnic-style meal is provided before the return cruise back to Skagway to rejoin your ship.

Horseback Riding Adventure.
Skagway, Alaska.
See the remains of what was once a city of 10,000 greedy stampeders as you wind your way through one of Alaska's most breathtaking valleys just as the original stampeders did...on horseback! This adventure begins with a narrated drive from your cruise ship, through historic Skagway and on to Dyea. You'll then enter the Klondike Gold Rush National Park and begin your trek on horseback. As your horses near the old waterfront of Dyea Valley, there will be time for photo opportunities and to see spawning salmon (in season). After your ride, smoked salmon pate and beverages are provided.

Musher's Camp & Sled Dog Experience.
Skagway, Alaska.
Get a glimpse of a truly northern pastime and learn about the life of sled dogs and their musher and see these powerful dogs in action as they pull you through the backcountry of a historic Gold Rush site. During your van ride out of Skagway, your guide will acquaint you to the area's Gold Rush history and the present day community. Arriving at the dog camp, you will meet the dogs and climb onto a wheeled sled that has been custom made for running during the snow-less summer months. The husky team will whisk you along a one mile wooded trail through some of the Southeast Alaska's Temperate Rainforest. Spruce and hemlock trees, thick spagma moss, glacially fed waterfalls and views of the Taiya Inlet Tidal flats surround you on this unique excursion. There will be time to cuddle husky puppies and take a guided walk through the musher's camp and learn about the equipment, hard work, and great husky strength that goes into the life of dog sledding in the wild, rugged North.

Alaska's Whales & Rainforest Trails.
Juneau, Alaska.
Whale sightings are guaranteed on this unique outing combining a small group marine exploration with a hike on a lush rainforest trail at the Mendenhall Glacier. Your naturalist guide will share stories and local perspectives as you ride out to the trailhead. The selected route is up to 1.5 miles long as it winds its way beneath a storied canopy, along a verdant marsh and out to a secluded beach. This small corner of the Tongass National Forest is home to beavers, eagles, salmon, porcupines, and even black bears. Following a short drive, you'll climb aboard an exploration vessel specifically designed for a unique wildlife experience. The customized covered watercraft puts you eye to eye with the denizens that thrive in these protected waters. Humpback whales, Orcas, sea lions, porpoises, seals and sea birds are commonly seen. Keep a camera handy as you travel from place to place or drift quietly to capture the behaviors and antics of these notable marine residents. The small group size of this tour ensures a personable and interactive atmosphere making the most of your one of a kind Alaska experience.

Photo Safari by Land & Sea.
Juneau, Alaska.
Step off the beaten path and capture the hidden places! This exclusive tour is designed to engage photo enthusiasts of all levels. Your naturalist photographer provides expert interpretation while sharing tips and techniques to enhance and share your images. By land, at the Mendenhall Glacier, you will be taken along a scenic moraine trail. This gentle walk leads to beaver dams, salmon streams, icebergs and remarkable glacier panoramas--sites to inspire your creative photography. By sea, board a covered exploration vessel for an unforgettable journey through the pristine waterways of Stephens Passage. Large panel windows open to give you unrestricted views, while your captain safely maneuvers to give you the best angle on the shot. This excursion has never had a trip without a star-studded cast--often including humpback whales, Stellar sea lions, Orcas, harbor seals, eagles, salmon or even black bears. Witness Alaska's natural wonders as you strive to capture that "magical moment" in the medium that's worth a thousand words.

Better start saving!!!

[sunshine1259]

My final, FINAL attempt... :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl:

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...of today... :rolleyes1

I love this!!!

Anyway, Hi, Everyone. Just dropping in real quick. I am in South Dakota right now. I am here with my DH. We are out in the Midwest attending his brother's funeral. This will be the third state that I have stayed in in the past 4 days, Minnesota, North Dakota and now South Dakota. We will be back in Minnesota tomorrow and then we fly home Friday.

Talk to you all real soon.

[Pinky166]

I love this!!!

Anyway, Hi, Everyone. Just dropping in real quick. I am in South Dakota right now. I am here with my DH. We are out in the Midwest attending his brother's funeral. This will be the third state that I have stayed in in the past 4 days, Minnesota, North Dakota and now South Dakota. We will be back in Minnesota tomorrow and then we fly home Friday.

Talk to you all real soon.


Sorry to hear of your loss. :hug:

Safe travels home.

[Pinky166]

Wow Karen they all sound fab-u-lous!!!!

I think i'm going to have some seriously tough choices to make with the excursions.

Any ideas when DCL will release theirs?

[CustardTart]

...I am in South Dakota right now. I am here with my DH. We are out in the Midwest attending his brother's funeral. This will be the third state that I have stayed in in the past 4 days, Minnesota, North Dakota and now South Dakota. We will be back in Minnesota tomorrow and then we fly home Friday.

Talk to you all real soon.

Sorry to hear that, Brenda... Take care and we'll speak soon... :hug:

[CustardTart]

Wow Karen they all sound fab-u-lous!!!!

I think i'm going to have some seriously tough choices to make with the excursions.

Any ideas when DCL will release theirs?

I just focused on the wildlife/animal ones, Claire - they were loads more on the *cough* Celebrity website I looked at... My only concern is the expense but it's just $$$, right??!! Maybe if that exchange rate could possible stir it's stumps just a little in our favour we could load up our FairFX cards to the max and be prepared...? ;)

Anyway, back to the million dollar question of when will they release cruise excursions!!??? The 1st Alaska cruise is on May 3 and the Platinum/Concierge cruisers get to book their excursions at 120 days out so the latest could possibly release them would be around Dec 10 2010... I guess there's a chance it may be earlier as they could release them all (including the La to Vancouver Repo) at the same time as the whole Panama Canal/Mexican Riviera shebang..? In which case, my best guess would be circa August 10th 2010... BUT who really knows - only DCL and they won't tell!!! :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

[Pinky166]

I just focused on the wildlife/animal ones, Claire - they were loads more on the *cough* Celebrity website I looked at... My only concern is the expense but it's just $$$, right??!! Maybe if that exchange rate could possible stir it's stumps just a little in our favour we could load up our FairFX cards to the max and be prepared...? ;)

Anyway, back to the million dollar question of when will they release cruise excursions!!??? The 1st Alaska cruise is on May 3 and the Platinum/Concierge cruisers get to book their excursions at 120 days out so the latest could possibly release them would be around Dec 10 2010... I guess there's a chance it may be earlier as they could release them all (including the La to Vancouver Repo) at the same time as the whole Panama Canal/Mexican Riviera shebang..? In which case, my best guess would be circa August 10th 2010... BUT who really knows - only DCL and they won't tell!!! :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

It would definately be fabby if the exchange rate picks up for the next year so we can save and load our cards! ::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes::

I keep forgetting we are the last one so at least we will have longer than everyone else to figure out what excusrisons we want to do.....hopefully there will be some trip reports to read too. :thumbsup2

I guess I am a Castaway Cay club member now....so how far in advance is it I can book? Is it 90 days?

[sunshine1259]

Sorry to hear of your loss. :hug:

Safe travels home.

Wow Karen they all sound fab-u-lous!!!!

I think i'm going to have some seriously tough choices to make with the excursions.

Any ideas when DCL will release theirs?

Thanks, Claire and Karen.

[Nutty4Disney]

Just bumping us back up to page 1.

[IrishCowboy]

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

[Pinky166]

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

Thank you. :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

Hello and Happy Saturday!!! :wave:

I have enjoyed reading my Alaska book this afternoon and am getting so excited for this cruise!!!! A week just isn't going to be long enough... ;)

[Pinky166]

Hello and Happy Saturday!!! :wave:

I have enjoyed reading my Alaska book this afternoon and am getting so excited for this cruise!!!! A week just isn't going to be long enough... ;)

:lmao: Do you know what I honestly had that exact same thought when I was reading through all the possible excursions you listed the other day. :idea: Maybe we should do B2B cruises and do the one the week before too. :woohoo:

[CustardTart]

:lmao: Do you know what I honestly had that exact same thought when I was reading through all the possible excursions you listed the other day. :idea: Maybe we should do B2B cruises and do the one the week before too. :woohoo:

OMG don't tempt me!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: I just didn't realise all the wildlife there was to see - it should be amazing... :worship:

[Nutty4Disney]

Just wanted to get us back on page 1. I have been looking online as some of the excursions at cruisecritic.com. It will certainly be hard to decide. Have you seen the pictures of the Wonder since the refurb? Sorry I don't know how to post a link.

See if this works: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2310273

[Pinky166]

Thanks for posting the link Terri.....Those photos were posted by Kelli who was on my cruise last month so it was nice to say Hi to her. :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

Just popping on to give us a little *bump* ... I've been reading more of the Alaska book and here's a fact for today...

Did you know that a some black bears can grow as tall as 12 feet!!!??? :scared: :faint: :scared1:

[Nutty4Disney]

I just got some maps and tour books from AAA on British Columbia and Vancouver. I don't know why I didn't ask for Alaska. I will have to check out the book store. It is not like I don't have time to research before we leave. But right now I am in WDW planning mode for our Feb. trip.

[Pinky166]

Just popping on to give us a little *bump* ... I've been reading more of the Alaska book and here's a fact for today...

Did you know that a some black bears can grow as tall as 12 feet!!!??? :scared: :faint: :scared1:

Oh my!!!!! :eek:

[sumeto]

Hi!
My Mom and Son and I are going to be on our 3rd DCL cruise!

[sumeto]

When do you plan to come to DL? We are just an hour and a half away and go at least once a year. I want to back for my b-day in December while you get in free on your b-day. But I must admit, I have NEVER been to DL during the Christmas holidays. I want to go just once because I hear that it is breath-taking.

:scared1:Oh my goodness,,,,You have got to go! Christmas is the best.:santa: I always cry after the fireworks:sad:[/QUOTE]

[sumeto]

How clever of you. I want to be a Mooseketeer.:)

Me too!:dance3:

[Pinky166]

Me too!:dance3:

:welcome: aboard Suzan and family!

I have added you the list on the first post. :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

Hi!
My Mom and Son and I are going to be on our 3rd DCL cruise!

:welcome: aboard!!!

Glad to have more cruisers along... :yay: :woohoo: :yay:

Yesterday I read about all the proposed expansion to the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland - I can't believe I missed this!!! It was announced at the D23 Expo but I was soooo obsessed with what DCL were up to that I didn't pay much attention to anything else!!! How remiss of me!!??

If anyone hasn't read about it (or am I the last person in the world not to be up to speed..?) here's a link (http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2009/09/walt_disney_parks_and_resorts_2.html)... ;)

I'm also excited about the changes happening to DCA - World of Color and Cars Land sound fab - hopefully we'll get to experience at least one of them in 2011 as we're planning to visit DL before the LA to Vancouver cruise... I also read that Hong Kong Disneyland is going to get 3 new lands by 2014 so looks like I may have to plan a trip there. And lets not mention the whole DVC in Hawaii thing!!!

[sunshine1259]

Giving us a little *bump* in case anyone else wants to join the fun!!! pirate:



Facebook is an acquired taste IMO. And I haven't acquired it - yet!!! TBH I find it very cumbersome and not especially user friendly so I don't frequent it that much at the moment. However, I'm hoping to get more proficient as I use the Mooseketeer page!!! :thumbsup2


I am the same. I'll have to pop over there to check out the Mooseketeer page now that I am back.

Yay, post #1100!!!!


PS. Welcome, Suzan.

[Nutty4Disney]

Hi Sunshine1259. Welcome aboard.

Need to bump this again.

[geffric]

Susan and Scott reporting in.. LOL

We are 2nd dining , room 7065
This trip marks a big change in our lives.. we drop DS#2 off at college and then embark on the 2nd phase of our lives of NO KIDS!!!

We have met Terri and hubby on the Panama Canal cruise they were down the hall from us..

This is the first time on the Wonder..

[Pinky166]

:welcome: aboard Susan and family.

I have added you to the list on the first post. :)

It looks like you are a few doors away from us. :banana: We are in 7070.

[CustardTart]

Susan and Scott reporting in.. LOL

We are 2nd dining , room 7065
This trip marks a big change in our lives.. we drop DS#2 off at college and then embark on the 2nd phase of our lives of NO KIDS!!!

We have met Terri and hubby on the Panama Canal cruise they were down the hall from us..

This is the first time on the Wonder..

Hi there Susan and Scott! :wave2: Glad you can join us...

Your post got me thinking - our DS#2 will be 18 by the time this cruise rolls around so, to all intents and purposes, he'll be an adult!!! Looks like we'll be toasting that big change too!!! Here's to Phase Two!!! :thumbsup2

[Nutty4Disney]

Susan and Scott reporting in.. LOL

We are 2nd dining , room 7065
This trip marks a big change in our lives.. we drop DS#2 off at college and then embark on the 2nd phase of our lives of NO KIDS!!!

We have met Terri and hubby on the Panama Canal cruise they were down the hall from us..

This is the first time on the Wonder..

Good to be traveling with you again Susan. This is our second cruise on Wonder. Hopefully our next cruise (after this one) will be on one of the new ships.

[geffric]

Good to be traveling with you again Susan. This is our second cruise on Wonder. Hopefully our next cruise (after this one) will be on one of the new ships.


Thanks Terri.. nice to see you again..

we are hoping for the new ships too.. but it will depend on price..

[CustardTart]

Just giving us a little *bump*... :goodvibes

Having bumped, please excuse me whilst I vent...
I am having a really crappy day. I'm not 100% - God bless stomach flu!!! :faint: Also had to churn out a couple of essays with a fuzzy head - TBH I couldn't even spell criminology let alone write about it... :headache:

And to cap it all, I am now in crisis over the LA/Vancouver Repo we have booked for April 2011!!! It was all very simple, if a little tight, until I checked (again) my Uni dates for 2011. Now it seems my finals dates have come forward a week which throws the whole vacation into question... :furious:

SO thank goodness we're booked on this cruise as there are currently NO problems or potential conflicts here...:goodvibes

[CustardTart]

...Hopefully our next cruise (after this one) will be on one of the new ships.

...we are hoping for the new ships too.. but it will depend on price..

::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes:: So looking forward to that upcoming announcement - only 3 days to go!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

[Nutty4Disney]

I haven't checked in here in a couple of days. I got caught up in the ADR mess yesterday for our Feb. trip. I finally just gave up and was able to book online this morning for the only two ADRs I wanted. This is supposed to be a relaxing trip and we are going to wing it with most of our dining, but had to get a couple of TS meals. I am hoping in Feb. it won't be too bad or we will be eating at CS all week.

Can't wait to find out about the Dream schedule this week. Maybe another cruise in 2012. We usually cruise every other year and do WDW every year.

[Disney Sweetie]

Hi everyone!!! :wave2: Just wanted to let you know that I am still here and have not dropped off the face of the earth!

:welcome: to all the new people on our cruise! Hope to get to know everyone alot better before 2011. If you have not joined our facebook page, I would encourage you to do so. It will help us to put faces with names before the cruise.

Just type in Mickey's Mooseketeers in the search area of Facebook and it should pull it up.

Talk to you all soon!!

[Pinky166]

Hi everyone. :wave:

Anyone know what time the announcement is tomorrow - I need to work out the time difference! :teacher:

[CustardTart]

Hi everyone. :wave:

Anyone know what time the announcement is tomorrow - I need to work out the time difference! :teacher:

It's at 4.15pm Eastern time and I don't think their clocks have gone back so that would make it 8.15pm our time... :thumbsup2
I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :yay: :woohoo:

[Pinky166]

It's at 4.15pm Eastern time and I don't think their clocks have gone back so that would make it 8.15pm our time... :thumbsup2
I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :yay: :woohoo:

Thanks hun.....mind you I don't know why I am looking forward to it as there no chance I will be booking anything. :sad2:

[CustardTart]

Thanks hun.....mind you I don't know why I am looking forward to it as there no chance I will be booking anything. :sad2:

Never say never, Claire... ;) :rolleyes1 :angel:

[geffric]

Thanks hun.....mind you I don't know why I am looking forward to it as there no chance I will be booking anything. :sad2:

Never say never, Claire... ;) :rolleyes1 :angel:


:thumbsup2:confused3;)


well we'll see ... maybe.. just maybe.. it will be fun or cheaper..

well the Magic was new, we had some great deals.. heres is hoping..

[geffric]

I haven't checked in here in a couple of days. I got caught up in the ADR mess yesterday for our Feb. trip. I finally just gave up and was able to book online this morning for the only two ADRs I wanted. This is supposed to be a relaxing trip and we are going to wing it with most of our dining, but had to get a couple of TS meals. I am hoping in Feb. it won't be too bad or we will be eating at CS all week.

Can't wait to find out about the Dream schedule this week. Maybe another cruise in 2012. We usually cruise every other year and do WDW every year.


where is your ADRs?? In Dec, i am not making ADRs.. but I am going to Yatchman for dinner with frineds..:thumbsup2 it should be wonderful..and I want to go to Beaches and Cream and have a sundae.. No Way Jose for dinner.. YEAH!! gotta love trips without anyone telling me to eat healthy..

[CustardTart]

...I want to go to Beaches and Cream and have a sundae.. No Way Jose for dinner.. YEAH!! gotta love trips without anyone telling me to eat healthy..

:love: :cloud9: :love: :cloud9: :love:

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[alohabob]

Did someone say Beaches and Cream!!!! I love there sundaes
Boy does that look good, sorry to have been MIA from here just very busy lately. I have been reading all of the posts just no time to reply.
How has everyone been?

[Pinky166]

Never say never, Claire... ;) :rolleyes1 :angel:

:thumbsup2:confused3;)


well we'll see ... maybe.. just maybe.. it will be fun or cheaper..

well the Magic was new, we had some great deals.. heres is hoping..


Hmmm....it would be so nice but I really don't think we will be booking anymore disney trips or cruises for a few years. :sad1:


Did someone say Beaches and Cream!!!! I love there sundaes
Boy does that look good, sorry to have been MIA from here just very busy lately. I have been reading all of the posts just no time to reply.
How has everyone been?


I'm good thanks Bob, hope you and Barbara are well. :)


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Have you all got exciting plans for the Halloween weekend? My dh is working so I think it will be pretty boring around here....just me & the dogs. :rolleyes:

[Nutty4Disney]

where is your ADRs?? In Dec, i am not making ADRs.. but I am going to Yatchman for dinner with frineds..:thumbsup2 it should be wonderful..and I want to go to Beaches and Cream and have a sundae.. No Way Jose for dinner.. YEAH!! gotta love trips without anyone telling me to eat healthy..

We got The Wave, Biergarten and Tusker House. I was only going to make 2, but read the DIS about reserved seats for Finding Nemo if you eat lunch at a certain time so I reserved that. I may have to try Beached and Cream. A sundae for lunch sounds great. We end up eating late lunches and snacking the rest of the day when we don't have the dining plan.

[CustardTart]

Did someone say Beaches and Cream!!!! I love there sundaes
Boy does that look good, sorry to have been MIA from here just very busy lately. I have been reading all of the posts just no time to reply.
How has everyone been?
Good thanks, Bob! :thumbsup2

Hmmm....it would be so nice but I really don't think we will be booking anymore disney trips or cruises for a few years. :sad1:

That's a shame, hun! :hug: Maybe a Girly trip then??? ;) I got an email from BA this morning with some craaaazy Club World prices to/from Orlando in the early part of next year. I was pondering a sneaky week in early June to celebrate the end of my second year of Uni... :rolleyes1

[Pinky166]

That's a shame, hun! :hug: Maybe a Girly trip then??? ;) I got an email from BA this morning with some craaaazy Club World prices to/from Orlando in the early part of next year. I was pondering a sneaky week in early June to celebrate the end of my second year of Uni... :rolleyes1

Oh my now that is a great idea!!!! Early birthday celebrations! :banana: I need details!!!! :hyper:

[CustardTart]

Oh my now that is a great idea!!!! Early birthday celebrations! :banana: I need details!!!! :hyper:

Here's (http://www.britishairways.com/travel/business-flights/public/en_gb) the link to the flights, Claire... I think the CW prices look OK - compared to VA UC anyway for the same sort of dates - almost £600 cheaper... Anyway, it's a thought... :goodvibes

[Pinky166]

I'm having a look. :thumbsup2

[Nutty4Disney]

What does everyone think of the Dream? I am a little concerned about the staterooms being smaller. We usually stay cat. 10 or 11 so that 15 sf can make quite a difference. I am pretty sure this Alaskan cruise will be our only one in 2011, but the Dream may be a possibility for 2012. Can you believe I am already planning for 2012!:rotfl:

[geffric]

What does everyone think of the Dream? I am a little concerned about the staterooms being smaller. We usually stay cat. 10 or 11 so that 15 sf can make quite a difference. I am pretty sure this Alaskan cruise will be our only one in 2011, but the Dream may be a possibility for 2012. Can you believe I am already planning for 2012!:rotfl:


it will depend on price...and itinerary..( sp) but will see..

[Pinky166]

What does everyone think of the Dream? I am a little concerned about the staterooms being smaller. We usually stay cat. 10 or 11 so that 15 sf can make quite a difference. I am pretty sure this Alaskan cruise will be our only one in 2011, but the Dream may be a possibility for 2012. Can you believe I am already planning for 2012!:rotfl:

I think it looks lovely, I am in love with the Enchanted Garden restaurant. :lovestruc

I hope maybe someday in the future I will get to sail on the Dream! :wizard:

[Pinky166]

http://bestsmileys.com/halloween3/1.gif Happy Halloween to you all! http://bestsmileys.com/halloween3/1.gif


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[CustardTart]

Dragging us kicking http://bestsmileys.com/kick/2.gif and screaming http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/8.gif back to the first page!!!

Happy November, Mooseketeers!!!

[geffric]

:yay::thumbsup2

[sunshine1259]

Boy, we needed a serious "Bump"!!

[Nutty4Disney]

Another bump.

[Pinky166]

:Pinkbounc Bump!!!

Thank goodness it's Friday!!!!! :cheer2:

[CustardTart]

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[sunshine1259]

Another bump.

And another!!!

[CustardTart]

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Wishing everyone a fab weekend... :goodvibes

[Nutty4Disney]

Page 3.:confused3 Bumpity, bump, bump.

[CustardTart]

*BUMP*

Anyone book the Disney Dream??? My DD and I are on the Inaugural sailing and very excited!!! :cool1:

[Pinky166]

Anyone book the Disney Dream??? My DD and I are on the Inaugural sailing and very excited!!! :cool1:

I am!!!! ME ME ME! :wave: :rotfl2:

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

[CustardTart]

I am!!!! ME ME ME! :wave: :rotfl2:

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

Shall I go thro' the whole "OMG!! I had no idea!!! And I can't cancel!!!" rigmarole again? Nah, I didn't think so... ;)

Instead, let the fruit and veg dance!!!

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[Pinky166]

:lmao:


How about a Mexican wave?

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[Nutty4Disney]

Would love to do a cruise on the Dream, but it will have to wait until after this cruise. Maybe it won't be so crowded once the other ship come onboard. I really want to do the double dip cruise with 2 visits to Castaway Cay. I am going to miss that on this cruise.

[CustardTart]

:lmao:


How about a Mexican wave?

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Ooooh I like that!!! I've nicked it already... :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

Would love to do a cruise on the Dream, but it will have to wait until after this cruise. Maybe it won't be so crowded once the other ship come onboard. I really want to do the double dip cruise with 2 visits to Castaway Cay. I am going to miss that on this cruise.

IKWYM - I'm definitely going to miss stopping at Castaway Cay - Serenity Bay rules... :beach:

[CustardTart]

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[Nutty4Disney]

Gee this thread is feeling neglected.:sad2: Couldn't have anything to do with the fact that the cruise is almost 2 years away. I am not feeling the love.:laughing:

[CustardTart]

Gee this thread is feeling neglected.:sad2: Couldn't have anything to do with the fact that the cruise is almost 2 years away. I am not feeling the love.:laughing:

Believe it or not - it's more active than my August 2010 Med cruise!!! :eek: Honestly, that's become like a two-woman show - me and my friend Eva... And she's away at the moment... Nothing more soul-destroying than talking to yerself!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[CustardTart]

More *bumps* required... :sad1:

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[caitlinsdad]

Believe it or not - it's more active than my August 2010 Med cruise!!! :eek: Honestly, that's become like a two-woman show - me and my friend Eva... And she's away at the moment... Nothing more soul-destroying than talking to yerself!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

You need to get Kristin or Abby on this thread, then it would take off like a rocket :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Pinky166]

I'm sure it will pick up, I imagine everyone else is just pre-occupied with next years trips first. :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

You need to get Kristin or Abby on this thread, then it would take off like a rocket :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

So true, Ed. ::yes:: ;) Especially if you add Harry into the mix. Not to mention your good self, of course!!!

I'm sure it will pick up, I imagine everyone else is just pre-occupied with next years trips first. :thumbsup2
Yeah. I hope so, Claire - unless it's down to our reputation preceding us... :scared1:

[geffric]

I'm sure it will pick up, I imagine everyone else is just pre-occupied with next years trips first. :thumbsup2

True... anyone else going to WDW this December?? I'll be there 12/7 -12/14..

[Pinky166]

True... anyone else going to WDW this December?? I'll be there 12/7 -12/14..

No, i'm afraid not.....I won't be there until June, I am going with Karen (Custardtart).

[Nutty4Disney]

Wish we would be there in December, but we will be there in Feb. Hope to miss some cold dreary weather in Ohio.

[caitlinsdad]

So true, Ed. ::yes:: ;) Especially if you add Harry into the mix. Not to mention your good self, of course!!!




True how true, we were a chatty bunch those first couple of months :rotfl2::rotfl2:

[CustardTart]

True... anyone else going to WDW this December?? I'll be there 12/7 -12/14..
No but I wish I were. Have a great trip! :santa:

No, i'm afraid not.....I won't be there until June, I am going with Karen (Custardtart).
Hello, someone mention my name?!!! :cool2: If anyone's interested take a little look at our pre-trip report here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2328843)...

True how true, we were a chatty bunch those first couple of months :rotfl2::rotfl2:
We certainly were!!! Still hoping I get to cruise with you all one day... :goodvibes

[caitlinsdad]

...


We certainly were!!! Still hoping I get to cruise with you all one day... :goodvibes

Well here is a blast from the past for you
Just add a couple of weeks it it and you have your countdown to your cruise :)

Let the party begin
90 Weeks until the August 9 th, 2011 Alaska Cruise:dance3: :cheer2:




:cheer2: :dance3: :hippie: pixiedust: :beach: :clown: :jumping1: :rainbow: :Pinkbounc :dumbo: :simba: :maleficen party: :dancer: :rockband:

[CustardTart]

Well here is a blast from the past for you
Just add a couple of weeks it it and you have your countdown to your cruise :)

Silly boy!!!! :rotfl::laughing::rotfl: I am so going to steal that from now on, Ed... :cool1:

[CustardTart]

Let the party begin
93 weeks until the August 30th, 2011 DCL Alaska Cruise!!!
:cheer2: :dance3: :hippie: pixiedust: :beach: :clown: :jumping1: :rainbow: :Pinkbounc :dumbo: :simba: :maleficen party: :dancer: :rockband:


*Thanks to Ed (caitlinsdad)* :hug:

[sunshine1259]

Let the party begin
93 weeks until the August 30th, 2011 DCL Alaska Cruise!!!
:cheer2: :dance3: :hippie: pixiedust: :beach: :clown: :jumping1: :rainbow: :Pinkbounc :dumbo: :simba: :maleficen party: :dancer: :rockband:


*Thanks to Ed (caitlinsdad)* :hug:

This may actually make it seem like the time is going by faster because we are knocking the time off quicker. Did that make sense? In aany case, it will be fun to see the countdown on a weekly basis.

[sunshine1259]

Whew!! Boy, were we in need of a bump. I almost thought the ship had left without me :goodvibes.

[CustardTart]

Whew!! Boy, were we in need of a bump. I almost thought the ship had left without me :goodvibes.

Don't worry Brenda, we wouldn't let the Wonder leave you behind, hun!!! :thumbsup2

I guess there's just so many other cruises kicking off before ours... ;)

I'm feeling a bit chilly this evening - had to turn the heating up and pull out my furry boots. Which got me thinking, any ideas how cool it'll be in Alaska in August/September..?

Wondering if we'll need these...?
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[geffric]

DH is saying that it will be 60ish... I am not sure but then we aren't going very far north..

[CustardTart]

DH is saying that it will be 60ish... I am not sure but then we aren't going very far north..

So no need for my all-in-one pirate PJs, then!!? :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao:

Oh maybe I'll just get them anyway - be on the safe side... ;)

[sunshine1259]

Don't worry Brenda, we wouldn't let the Wonder leave you behind, hun!!! :thumbsup2

I guess there's just so many other cruises kicking off before ours... ;)

I'm feeling a bit chilly this evening - had to turn the heating up and pull out my furry boots. Which got me thinking, any ideas how cool it'll be in Alaska in August/September..?

Wondering if we'll need these...?
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Thank YOU!! Yes, we actually have one in October that we are planning for, so I know what you mean.

I can't see your picture, will have to check it out at home. As far as the weather goes, this California girl will probably be in for a rude awakening up in Alaska. Right now, it is a beautiful 68 degrees. I hope that it will be in the 60's when we go.

[Pinky166]

I'm feeling a bit chilly this evening - had to turn the heating up and pull out my furry boots. Which got me thinking, any ideas how cool it'll be in Alaska in August/September..?

Wondering if we'll need these...?
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/FunnyPics/phpThumb_cache_www_jumpinjammerz_co.jpg

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao: Thats sooo funny. pirate:

[CustardTart]

Hi all! :wave:
Just making sure we don't slip down in the murky depths of Cruise Meet mire!!! :eek:

Hope everyone's having a good Friday and looking forward to the weekend!!! Have fun and I'll catch y'all later... :goodvibes

[Pinky166]

Bumpity Bump!

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

[CustardTart]

Hi all! :wave: Back from Richard's birthday weekend at a hotel in Oxford. We had a lovely time with family and here's an up-to-date (if somewhat fuzzy) pic of us...

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[sunshine1259]

[QUOTE=CustardTart;34365709]Let the party begin
92 weeks until the August 30th, 2011 DCL Alaska Cruise!!!
:cheer2: :dance3: :hippie: pixiedust: :beach: :clown: :jumping1: :rainbow: :Pinkbounc :dumbo: :simba: :maleficen party: :dancer: :rockband:

[sunshine1259]

Let the party begin
92 weeks until the August 30th, 2011 DCL Alaska Cruise!!!
:cheer2: :dance3: :hippie: pixiedust: :beach: :clown: :jumping1: :rainbow: :Pinkbounc :dumbo: :simba: :maleficen party: :dancer: :rockband:



Well, I guess it is now 92 weeks!!!

[CustardTart]

Let the party begin
92 weeks until the August 30th, 2011 DCL Alaska Cruise!!!
:cheer2: :dance3: :hippie: pixiedust: :beach: :clown: :jumping1: :rainbow: :Pinkbounc :dumbo: :simba: :maleficen party: :dancer: :rockband:



Well, I guess it is now 92 weeks!!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Pinky166]

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: Roll on 91!

Nice pic Karen. :thumbsup2

[IrishCowboy]

subscribing

[Nutty4Disney]

Just stopping by to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Off to bake some pies.

[Pinky166]

Wishing all my friends across the pond a Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your celebrations. :)

[CustardTart]

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[CustardTart]

Giving us a little *bump*.........
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[Nutty4Disney]

Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and a good Black Friday. Are you finished your holiday shopping yet?

[CustardTart]

Happy Hump Day!!! :goodvibes

... Are you finished your holiday shopping yet?

Not me! I'm finding it a little hard to focus this year TBH - I'm particularly struggling with what to get my menfolk. It's only got to be a couple of token things as DH and I are taking everyone skiing in the Alps as their main gift... http://bestsmileys.com/sports2/17.gif

It's just nice to have a few stocking stuffers for the big day tho'... :santa:

[CustardTart]

party:Let the party begin party:

91 weeks until the August 30th, 2011 DCL Alaska Cruise!!!
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[CustardTart]

I'm Wondering if anyone will transfer from the Magic's 2011 Med cruises as it seems they're messing around with late August itineraries... :rolleyes:

[geffric]

I'm Wondering if anyone will transfer from the Magic's 2011 Med cruises as it seems they're messing around with late August itineraries... :rolleyes:

HM. maybe.. but.. i think that the Med is warm and we are going cold, or at least colder..

SO DH feels that the cruise is too far away to think about it :confused3

BUT last night he suggested that since I will be at WDW next week, that I can pick up some things for FISH Extender gifts for the cruise.:):thumbsup2. good idea!!! How many shall I get??

[Pinky166]

BUT last night he suggested that since I will be at WDW next week, that I can pick up some things for FISH Extender gifts for the cruise.:):thumbsup2. good idea!!! How many shall I get??

It's really hard to know at the moment. :confused3 I have kept an up to date list on the first post, which is everyone who has joined this thread so far and the one's marked FE have said they want to join in the fish extender. Hope that helps a little. :)

[Pinky166]

Bump!!!!


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[CustardTart]

party:Let the party begin party:

90 weeks until the August 30th, 2011 DCL Alaska Cruise!!!
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[caitlinsdad]

party:Let the party begin party:


90 weeks until the August 30th, 2011 DCL Alaska Cruise!!!
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Way to Go.:thumbsup2 87 Weeks to go on our cruise.

[CustardTart]

Way to Go.:thumbsup2 87 Weeks to go on our cruise.

I took your idea and ran with it, Ed... :goodvibes :hug: :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

party:Let the party begin party:

89 weeks until the August 30th, 2011 DCL Alaska Cruise!!!
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[geffric]

But then who's counting. LOL

[Pinky166]

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Merry Christmas to all my DIS friends. xxx

[alohabob]

Merry Christmas everyone

[sunshine1259]

Boy, is it ever dusty up in here!!! :rolleyes1 HAPPY NEW YEAR, Everyone.

[geffric]

I guess I have accepted the college situation..

yesterday when I got home from work, I clean DS#1 ( Geoff's) room... put things aways, cleaned the top of his desk and dresser, ( I did notice a lot of contacts.. maybe he will have to wear his glasses) did laundry especally his blanket and vaccumed.. it looks so nice now..

so I guess he is gone at least until May..

DS#2 got his ACT results.. it was a practice one to let him know when he needs to study...although I sent the results to IA, IN, ILL and OHIO State - the real one will be in April.. already got a nice letter from IN re
garding receiving the scores..

I am home today. putting off shoveling the driveway again.. guess I'll clean and do some laundry. Tonight will be busy with BSA and tomorrow I work at both jobs..

[CustardTart]

...and more of an excuse to bump us up, really - BUT....

party:Let the party begin party:

86 weeks until the August 30th, 2011 DCL Alaska Cruise!!!
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[caitlinsdad]

...and more of an excuse to bump us up, really - BUT....

party:Let the party begin party:

86 weeks until the August 30th, 2011 DCL Alaska Cruise!!!
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sleeping on the job :rotfl:

[geffric]

ooo.. I may jump ship.. kids are mumbling that they wanna go too.. so if I can take them will be on the august 9 2011 cruise..

[Nutty4Disney]

We are thinking about transferring this trip to the Dream. We could do a 5 day double dip with a stay at WDW before and/or after for our anniversary in early August. Still haven't decided. I still want to do Alaska, but the airfare to Vancouver is outrageous. Maybe watching the Olympics will convince me it is worth it.

[maine_jennifer]

Helloooooo cruisers!

My name is Jennifer and I'm from Maine, if you couldn't tell by my ID. My parents, Everett & Jeanette) & I (35) will be joining you on the last Alaskan Cruise and are as excited as you can be 580+ days out. We'll be in stateroom 6550 and as we're sharing a room this time (it's cheaper and I have to keep an eye on my mother) we'll be fighting over who gets to hang their fish extender outside the door.

In 2004 we did a 4-night cruise with other family members and in 2008 my parents and I were on the 15-night EB Panama Canal Cruise with Terri & Susan, though the 15-night turned into a 10-night for us as my mom got sick and we had to jump ship in Aruba. I also did a 7-night western with my nephew in 2005.

We're already planning to fly in early and spend some time in Vancouver. After the cruise, we'll be flying to Disneyland for a couple days too as we didn't get to see or do much before the 15-night cruise.

Not sure how much I'll post for a while as I'm crazy busy with work and planning another vacation, but had to post as I FINALLY remembered my DIS password and haven't been able to get on until recently. Hope you all don't mind, but I'll be taking our ship for a spin 3 weeks from tomorrow. I'm taking my niece (16) and nephew (13) for 4-night cruise during Feb school vacation followed by 2 nights at BCV. <sigh> It's not long enough but any Disney Cruise is better than no Disney cruise!

Cheers!

Jennifer

[CustardTart]

ooo.. I may jump ship.. kids are mumbling that they wanna go too.. so if I can take them will be on the august 9 2011 cruise..
That's a shame but lovely if your kids wanna join you... :thumbsup2

We are thinking about transferring this trip to the Dream. We could do a 5 day double dip with a stay at WDW before and/or after for our anniversary in early August. Still haven't decided. I still want to do Alaska, but the airfare to Vancouver is outrageous. Maybe watching the Olympics will convince me it is worth it.
The Dream looks fab, I can understand how it would be tempting to switch.

I'm having some doubts TBH - I have just spent a week in the Alps and had the most miserable time! My DH is desperate to do this cruise but I'm concerned I won't enjoy it... Oh well, plenty of time to make a proper decision.. ;)

Helloooooo cruisers!

My name is Jennifer and I'm from Maine, if you couldn't tell by my ID. My parents, Everett & Jeanette) & I (35) will be joining you on the last Alaskan Cruise and are as excited as you can be 580+ days out. We'll be in stateroom 6550 and as we're sharing a room this time (it's cheaper and I have to keep an eye on my mother) we'll be fighting over who gets to hang their fish extender outside the door.

In 2004 we did a 4-night cruise with other family members and in 2008 my parents and I were on the 15-night EB Panama Canal Cruise with Terri & Susan, though the 15-night turned into a 10-night for us as my mom got sick and we had to jump ship in Aruba. I also did a 7-night western with my nephew in 2005.

We're already planning to fly in early and spend some time in Vancouver. After the cruise, we'll be flying to Disneyland for a couple days too as we didn't get to see or do much before the 15-night cruise.

Not sure how much I'll post for a while as I'm crazy busy with work and planning another vacation, but had to post as I FINALLY remembered my DIS password and haven't been able to get on until recently. Hope you all don't mind, but I'll be taking our ship for a spin 3 weeks from tomorrow. I'm taking my niece (16) and nephew (13) for 4-night cruise during Feb school vacation followed by 2 nights at BCV. <sigh> It's not long enough but any Disney Cruise is better than no Disney cruise!

Cheers!

Jennifer

:welcome: Nice to have you and your parents aboard, Jennifer!!! :goodvibes

[Disney Sweetie]

Hi everyone!! I dont know when the last time I was on here was....we have had so much going on with Thanksgiving, birthdays, anniversary, Christmas and New Years.....we snuck in a very quick weekend trip to Walt Disney World on December 5. It was cold and rainy!!! I had forgotten all about it being Walt's birthday that day. Then 2 weeks ago my mother in law died of double peunomonia. So needless to say, I have not slowed down long enough to get on the DIS.

I am gonna go back and read, but looks like we have new members and may have lost or will be losing some of you.

I need to check the Facebook page to see if we have new members there.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Talk to you all soon :)

[CustardTart]

party:Let the party begin party:

83 weeks until the August 30th, 2011 DCL Alaska Cruise!!!
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[CustardTart]

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[CustardTart]

Morning Mooseketeers!!! :wave: :wave2: :wave:

Thought it was time to check in and give us a *bump* in case any others want to join the final Alaska cruise of 2011!!!

Last time I confessed that I was feeling a little concerned about the weather on this cruise, so I pulled out my Alaska guide book and an average of 66 degrees doesn't sound to bad at all - more like an English summer and certainly not what I experienced in Chamonix over the New Year!!! ;) So I'm still in!!! :thumbsup2

Anyway, hope everyone is keeping well and having a great 2010... :goodvibes

[Pinky166]

Morning Mooseketeers!!! :wave: :wave2: :wave:

Thought it was time to check in and give us a *bump* in case any others want to join the final Alaska cruise of 2011!!!

Last time I confessed that I was feeling a little concerned about the weather on this cruise, so I pulled out my Alaska guide book and an average of 66 degrees doesn't sound to bad at all - more like an English summer and certainly not what I experienced in Chamonix over the New Year!!! ;) So I'm still in!!! :thumbsup2

Anyway, hope everyone is keeping well and having a great 2010... :goodvibes

Well done hunny, we very much needed a bump!

I am so glad to hear you checked out the weather, 66 sounds very pleasant! :thumbsup2

[sunshine1259]

Just thought I'd pop in for a minute to see what is going on. I am in the middle of planning another cruise in about 8 months, so that is where I've been. But wanted to see what's happening here.

Hope everyone is doing well. I think the weekly count down is great. Remember "yesterday" when it was like 93 weeks to go :rotfl2:. And WOW, 10 weeks have gone just like that. Amazing!

[CustardTart]

Just thought I'd pop in for a minute to see what is going on. I am in the middle of planning another cruise in about 8 months, so that is where I've been. But wanted to see what's happening here.

Hope everyone is doing well. I think the weekly count down is great. Remember "yesterday" when it was like 93 weeks to go :rotfl2:. And WOW, 10 weeks have gone just like that. Amazing!
Hi Brenda!!! :wave:
So true!!! Can't wait for another 10 to go by!! And another... And another... ;)

I think a few of us have other ongoing cruise distractions (cruistractions???) at the moment. Never mind - our time will come!!! :goodvibes

[sunshine1259]

Hi Brenda!!! :wave:
So true!!! Can't wait for another 10 to go by!! And another... And another... ;)

I think a few of us have other ongoing cruise distractions (cruistractions???) at the moment. Never mind - our time will come!!! :goodvibes

Hi, Karen. I'm with you on that :goodvibes. And agreed. Our time will come.



(Post 1221 for me :cool1:)

[alohabob]

Helloooooo cruisers!

My name is Jennifer and I'm from Maine, if you couldn't tell by my ID. My parents, Everett & Jeanette) & I (35) will be joining you on the last Alaskan Cruise and are as excited as you can be 580+ days out. We'll be in stateroom 6550 and as we're sharing a room this time (it's cheaper and I have to keep an eye on my mother) we'll be fighting over who gets to hang their fish extender outside the door.

In 2004 we did a 4-night cruise with other family members and in 2008 my parents and I were on the 15-night EB Panama Canal Cruise with Terri & Susan, though the 15-night turned into a 10-night for us as my mom got sick and we had to jump ship in Aruba. I also did a 7-night western with my nephew in 2005.

We're already planning to fly in early and spend some time in Vancouver. After the cruise, we'll be flying to Disneyland for a couple days too as we didn't get to see or do much before the 15-night cruise.

Not sure how much I'll post for a while as I'm crazy busy with work and planning another vacation, but had to post as I FINALLY remembered my DIS password and haven't been able to get on until recently. Hope you all don't mind, but I'll be taking our ship for a spin 3 weeks from tomorrow. I'm taking my niece (16) and nephew (13) for 4-night cruise during Feb school vacation followed by 2 nights at BCV. <sigh> It's not long enough but any Disney Cruise is better than no Disney cruise!

Cheers!

Jennifer

Hi Jennifer, welcome aboard.
Nice to see someone from Maine, where abouts in southern Maine are you from?
I have a summer cottage in Lyman, great place for summer vacations!
My wife and I will be bringing our moms along with us on this trip, first cruise for my mom and second for MIL.

Have fun on the your up coming cruise.

[caitlinsdad]

ooo.. I may jump ship.. kids are mumbling that they wanna go too.. so if I can take them will be on the august 9 2011 cruise..


Well if you do, your more than welcome to join us on the aug 9, 2011 alaska cruise. The more the merrier.

[CustardTart]

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[caitlinsdad]

party:Let the party begin party:


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Love your dancing bananna people

[sunshine1259]

party:Let the party begin party:

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[Pinky166]

:wave: Thought i'd check in & say hello everyone. Hope you are all keeping well.

[fshagan]

Man, I thought I was really early booking this cruise, and here you guys have already been partying for MONTHS.

We (DW and I) are actually cruising with friends; both couples are mid-50's, without kids, but wanted to do Disney in Alaska. DW and I have done Alaska on Princess, and both couples have done multiple DCL cruises out of PC. We're both on deck 7, with cat 5B cabins on port and starboard, so we figure we can always break into each other's rooms for the best views.

[Pinky166]

:welcome: aboard & :welcome: to the party!!!! party:

[CustardTart]

party:Let the party begin party:

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Hi guys!!! And a Happy Tuesday to you all!!! :cool1: :woohoo: :cool1:

As part of the countdown, I going to remove a line of the Dancing Bananas/Veggies every 8 weeks (there are 8 dancers per line so there's a method to my madness... ;) ) and hopefully it'll feel like we're progressing ever closer to our cruise!!! :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

Man, I thought I was really early booking this cruise, and here you guys have already been partying for MONTHS.

We (DW and I) are actually cruising with friends; both couples are mid-50's, without kids, but wanted to do Disney in Alaska. DW and I have done Alaska on Princess, and both couples have done multiple DCL cruises out of PC. We're both on deck 7, with cat 5B cabins on port and starboard, so we figure we can always break into each other's rooms for the best views.

Hi and :welcome: ... Nice to have you guys aboard... :goodvibes

[Pinky166]

Man, I thought I was really early booking this cruise, and here you guys have already been partying for MONTHS.

We (DW and I) are actually cruising with friends; both couples are mid-50's, without kids, but wanted to do Disney in Alaska. DW and I have done Alaska on Princess, and both couples have done multiple DCL cruises out of PC. We're both on deck 7, with cat 5B cabins on port and starboard, so we figure we can always break into each other's rooms for the best views.

I forgot to say earlier, if you want to PM me your details I will add you to the list on the first post. :)


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Hi guys!!! And a Happy Tuesday to you all!!! :cool1: :woohoo: :cool1:

As part of the countdown, I going to remove a line of the Dancing Bananas/Veggies every 8 weeks (there are 8 dancers per line so there's a method to my madness... ;) ) and hopefully it'll feel like we're progressing ever closer to our cruise!!! :goodvibes

That's a fab idea hun. :thumbsup2 Lets ditch that fruit & veg!!!! :woohoo:

[fshagan]

Hmmm, seems I'm not loquacious enough to send a PM yet ... so here's our info for this cruise:

fshagan, 7112, 2nd Dinner Seating (no FE)
Frank (55)
Jan (54)

I notice that we are the oldest people listed so far. How the heck did this happen? :rolleyes:

[fshagan]

While its still very early, I thought I'd recommend an excursion we have taken in the past (and have already scheduled for this trip in 2011.)

Harv and Marv's Alaska Whale Watching is one of those small, family owned businesses that gives personalized service. They take up to 6 people on small boats out for whale watching, so if the idea of being on a small boat doesn't appeal to you then this isn't the trip for you! The boats are enclosed with a good sized deck if the weather is good, and you can get some fantastic pictures.

We saw several whales, and had sea lions come up to the stern of the boat (the skipper stopped the engines when he saw them coming up to us; they scrupulously adhere to the environmental laws). I got a lot of great pictures, including a whale fluke and the sea lions.

I can't post links or pics yet, but you can google the company name to find their site (or maybe PM me).

[CustardTart]

Hmmm, seems I'm not loquacious enough to send a PM yet ... so here's our info for this cruise:

fshagan, 7112, 2nd Dinner Seating (no FE)
Frank (55)
Jan (54)

I notice that we are the oldest people listed so far. How the heck did this happen? :rolleyes:

Not by too much - and I do believe 50's are the new 40's!!! ;) Or something like that, anyway... Now you come to mention it, I'm still having trouble grasping the notion that my DH and myself will be 48 on this cruise!!! :rotfl2:

While its still very early, I thought I'd recommend an excursion we have taken in the past (and have already scheduled for this trip in 2011.)

Harv and Marv's Alaska Whale Watching is one of those small, family owned businesses that gives personalized service. They take up to 6 people on small boats out for whale watching, so if the idea of being on a small boat doesn't appeal to you then this isn't the trip for you! The boats are enclosed with a good sized deck if the weather is good, and you can get some fantastic pictures.

We saw several whales, and had sea lions come up to the stern of the boat (the skipper stopped the engines when he saw them coming up to us; they scrupulously adhere to the environmental laws). I got a lot of great pictures, including a whale fluke and the sea lions.

I can't post links or pics yet, but you can google the company name to find their site (or maybe PM me).

That sounds fabulous, Frank!!! Thank you very much for the tip - whale watching is definitely something I'm keen to do so I've bookmarked the website (http://www.harvandmarvs.com/)... :thumbsup2

[fshagan]

Not by too much - and I do believe 50's are the new 40's!!! ;) Or something like that, anyway... Now you come to mention it, I'm still having trouble grasping the notion that my DH and myself will be 48 on this cruise!!! :rotfl2:

I started saying that when I was close to being 50 too! Still, I do think of my parents when they were 50, and can't imagine them snorkeling or doing many of the things we do.



That sounds fabulous, Frank!!! Thank you very much for the tip - whale watching is definitely something I'm keen to do.

We already booked 4 people with Jay (not sure if he is "Harv" or "Marv" this year ... they alternate each year). They have four boats and four skippers, so there should be plenty of room for all. There are also bigger boats that take 50 - 60 people out, and those boats might be better for anyone who is afraid of motion sickness. The waters are pretty calm there, but you do get more movement on a small boat than a large one.

I haven't seen the list of excursions Disney is offering through the ship. I'm assuming they match up with the ones offered by the other lines. We took one that included a train ride up to the Canadian border, and then a bus ride into the Yukon, but it was not to our liking. Too much time on a bus for us. After that excursion, we canceled our similar excursion in the third port and did a walking tour of the town. We enjoyed that much more!

But our favorite was the whale watching with Harv and Marv's. I can't wait to go back!

[sunshine1259]

Hmmm, seems I'm not loquacious enough to send a PM yet ... so here's our info for this cruise:

fshagan, 7112, 2nd Dinner Seating (no FE)
Frank (55)
Jan (54)

I notice that we are the oldest people listed so far. How the heck did this happen? :rolleyes:

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I just turned 50 :scared1:!!

Welcome to the group.

[maine_jennifer]

Hey all, got some good news and bad news. Good news is that you may see me on August 30, 2011. Bad news is that I'll be walking off the Magic as you're all walking onto it. I'm jumping ship for the week prior to sail with some friends and got a better rate booking onboard the Wonder this past week. Have fun planning!

Cheers!

Jennifer

[Pinky166]

Hmmm, seems I'm not loquacious enough to send a PM yet ... so here's our info for this cruise:

fshagan, 7112, 2nd Dinner Seating (no FE)
Frank (55)
Jan (54)

I notice that we are the oldest people listed so far. How the heck did this happen? :rolleyes:

Thanks for the info Frank. I will add you to the first post. :thumbsup2


While its still very early, I thought I'd recommend an excursion we have taken in the past (and have already scheduled for this trip in 2011.)

Harv and Marv's Alaska Whale Watching is one of those small, family owned businesses that gives personalized service. They take up to 6 people on small boats out for whale watching, so if the idea of being on a small boat doesn't appeal to you then this isn't the trip for you! The boats are enclosed with a good sized deck if the weather is good, and you can get some fantastic pictures.

We saw several whales, and had sea lions come up to the stern of the boat (the skipper stopped the engines when he saw them coming up to us; they scrupulously adhere to the environmental laws). I got a lot of great pictures, including a whale fluke and the sea lions.

I can't post links or pics yet, but you can google the company name to find their site (or maybe PM me).


Ohhhh that sounds fab! Whale watching is definately top of our list, we did it in Sydney, Australia a few years ago & absolutely loved it.


Hey all, got some good news and bad news. Good news is that you may see me on August 30, 2011. Bad news is that I'll be walking off the Magic as you're all walking onto it. I'm jumping ship for the week prior to sail with some friends and got a better rate booking onboard the Wonder this past week. Have fun planning!

Cheers!

Jennifer

Sorry you won't be joining us but I hope you have a fab cruise. :)

[CustardTart]

Hey all, got some good news and bad news. Good news is that you may see me on August 30, 2011. Bad news is that I'll be walking off the Magic as you're all walking onto it. I'm jumping ship for the week prior to sail with some friends and got a better rate booking onboard the Wonder this past week. Have fun planning!

Cheers!

Jennifer

That's a shame, Jennifer but have a great cruise and well done on getting a better deal!!! :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

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[Nutty4Disney]

I still haven't decided if we are going to switch to the Dream or not. DH is leaving it up to me. I am sure I will love Alaska and the cruise, but the flight to and from Vancouver is the scary part. The Dream cruise would be a double dip and during the week of our wedding anniversary (Aug. 5).

fshagan, I have you beat. I am past my mid-50's. DH is going to be 45 next month. I always say age is a state of mind.

Glad to see we have some new folks.

[fshagan]

I still haven't decided if we are going to switch to the Dream or not. DH is leaving it up to me. I am sure I will love Alaska and the cruise, but the flight to and from Vancouver is the scary part. The Dream cruise would be a double dip and during the week of our wedding anniversary (Aug. 5).


I think it ends up being a decision of ship vs. itinerary. On DCL, the ship is a big part of the experience, more so I think than on other lines. I'm bored with the Caribbean cruises unless there are ports where we can snorkel or do other things (we're taking a 4-day NCL cruise in three weeks that has three ports, and was about 1/4 the price of DCL). For us, there isn't that much to see while at sea in the Caribbean. After three cruises with DCL there, and two on Princess, we decided to take advantage of a sale and try another line. (We don't have high expectations of this trip, as we are going mainly for the ports).

Alaska is different. There is a lot to see, even on at sea days (the inside passage has great scenery, and there is a lot of wildlife all along the way). Being on the Wonder at the same time ... well, that is a plus. OTOH, because Alaska is so spectacular, a less expensive cruise on Princess or another line might like NCL that does a round trip out of Seattle might work for you later.

So if you love the ships, and the Dream is that much more spectacular, being on a familiar route on the Dream might be more important than being on the Wonder in a new and interesting route. I would put Alaska cruising on your list of things to do, though. It is a wonderful cruise to take.

[CustardTart]

I started saying that when I was close to being 50 too! Still, I do think of my parents when they were 50, and can't imagine them snorkeling or doing many of the things we do.
That is so true...

We already booked 4 people with Jay (not sure if he is "Harv" or "Marv" this year ... they alternate each year). They have four boats and four skippers, so there should be plenty of room for all...

I've emailed them this afternoon as we want to book a small boat for 4 too... :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

I still haven't decided if we are going to switch to the Dream or not. DH is leaving it up to me. I am sure I will love Alaska and the cruise, but the flight to and from Vancouver is the scary part. The Dream cruise would be a double dip and during the week of our wedding anniversary (Aug. 5)..

TBH, I think that a Double Dip on the Dream during your Anniversary week would be REALLY tough to pass up!!! :cloud9:

[fshagan]

I've emailed them this afternoon as we want to book a small boat for 4 too... :thumbsup2

It was our favorite thing on our cruise, but we were lucky on our trip. We had great weather, had sea lions come up to the boat, saw whales, bald eagles and a ton of other wildlife. I asked Jay, our skipper, and he said that even during inclement weather when you are inside the cabin of the boat, you still see a lot (it has big windows).

When I get up to 10 posts I'll post some pics!

[Pinky166]

I've emailed them this afternoon as we want to book a small boat for 4 too... :thumbsup2

Good job hun. :hug: :cool1:


It was our favorite thing on our cruise, but we were lucky on our trip. We had great weather, had sea lions come up to the boat, saw whales, bald eagles and a ton of other wildlife. I asked Jay, our skipper, and he said that even during inclement weather when you are inside the cabin of the boat, you still see a lot (it has big windows).

When I get up to 10 posts I'll post some pics!

It sounds fab, I am so looking forward to doing this!

Can't wait to see your pics :banana:.....(feel free to post a few smilies to get your count up. ;) )

[fshagan]

Can't wait to see your pics :banana:.....(feel free to post a few smilies to get your count up. ;) )

I could go banana crazy!

[Pinky166]

I could go banana crazy!

No need - your at 10!!!! :woohoo:

Although you can never have too many dancing banana's... :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[fshagan]

OK, my post count should be high enough now ....

The inside of the 6-passenger boat Harv and Marv's (http://www.harvandmarvs.com/) uses:

http://www.frankhagan.com/images/harvandmarvs.jpg

... and a sea lion that came up to the stern of the boat:

http://www.frankhagan.com/images/harvandmarvsfriend.jpg

... and a whale fluke:

http://www.frankhagan.com/images/whatafluke.jpg

[CustardTart]

Those are fab pics!! :goodvibes I love the cute sea lion...

[fshagan]

Those are fab pics!! :goodvibes I love the cute sea lion...

There was a herd of them ... er, flock? gaggle? school? Not sure what you call a group of sea lions, but there was a "bunch" of them, about 8, that came up to the stern of the boat to check us out. Jay, the captain, cut the engines when they started swimming over toward us. Regulations require that the boats don't approach the wildlife within a certain number of yards, but if the animals come up to you its OK. We had about 10 minutes "talking" to them before they got bored and swam off.

I have more pics I'll post of Alaska.

[Pinky166]

Cool!!!! They are great pics, I love Sealions! :love:

That tail fluke pic is fab! Looks like you were very close. :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

There was a herd of them ... er, flock? gaggle? school? Not sure what you call a group of sea lions, but there was a "bunch" of them, about 8, that came up to the stern of the boat to check us out. Jay, the captain, cut the engines when they started swimming over toward us. Regulations require that the boats don't approach the wildlife within a certain number of yards, but if the animals come up to you its OK. We had about 10 minutes "talking" to them before they got bored and swam off.

I have more pics I'll post of Alaska.

Really appreciate it! Your input is making me so excited about this cruise!! Thanks... :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

Good job hun. :hug: :cool1:
It sounds fab, I am so looking forward to doing this!

Put September 3rd 2011 in your diary, hun!!! We're also whale-watching with Harv & Marv!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Pinky166]

Put September 3rd 2011 in your diary, hun!!! We're also whale-watching with Harv & Marv!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Fab news! :worship: Have they got back to you already? :cool1:

[CustardTart]

Fab news! :worship: Have they got back to you already? :cool1:

Yes and I've confirmed our details so we're in!!! :goodvibes I am SO pleased - even tho' it's ages away, this definitely makes the trip seem more real... :thumbsup2

Do you know, Richard hadn't realised we were on the same cruise!!! :headache: Last night I spoke to him about the Harv & Marv excursion and he was genuinely gob-smacked to discover you, Lee, me and him were all Alaska-bound together!!! Honestly, sometimes I wonder how much he actually listens to me... :laughing:

[fshagan]

Cool!!!! They are great pics, I love Sealions! :love:

That tail fluke pic is fab! Looks like you were very close. :thumbsup2

We were close, but I kind of cheat ... I have a Canon point-and-shoot camera that has a 12x optical zoom (S3-IS, the current model is something like a S20-IS). It isn't a fancy digital SLR with an extreme telephoto lens, but I can get closer with the zoom than most digital point and shoot cameras.

[fshagan]

It sounds like they will have a lot of Disney passengers that day! Here's another pic of an eagle we saw motoring out of the harbor ...

http://www.frankhagan.com/images/Eagle.JPG

And some more sea lions ... no telephoto on this one, they were this close!

http://www.frankhagan.com/images/sealions.JPG

The ears on these guys make them sea lions rather than seals.

[Pinky166]

Great photos Frank! Keep them coming....::yes::



Yes and I've confirmed our details so we're in!!! :goodvibes I am SO pleased - even tho' it's ages away, this definitely makes the trip seem more real... :thumbsup2

Do you know, Richard hadn't realised we were on the same cruise!!! :headache: Last night I spoke to him about the Harv & Marv excursion and he was genuinely gob-smacked to discover you, Lee, me and him were all Alaska-bound together!!! Honestly, sometimes I wonder how much he actually listens to me... :laughing:

:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: That is SO funny! I guess that just proves how much our menfolk glaze over when we go on about Disney holidays! :rotfl:

I hope he wasn't disappointed. ;)

[CustardTart]

:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: That is SO funny! I guess that just proves how much our menfolk glaze over when we go on about Disney holidays! :rotfl:

I hope he wasn't disappointed. ;)

Not at all - he was very pleased actually!!! :scared1:

Ooh just a thought - I guess we must be about 18 months away from sailing by now! Slowly but surely we're counting down... :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

http://www.frankhagan.com/images/sealions.JPG


Great pic!!!

[fshagan]

When we were on Princess, the other whale watching excursion sponsored through the ship was on a boat like this:

http://www.frankhagan.com/images/BigBoat.JPG

They get from 25 to 50 people on the larger boats. While I prefer smaller boats, the larger boats like this have less movement while under way, and might be a better choice for someone worried about sea sickness.

You see humpback and killer whales in Juneau; this is a humpback:

http://www.frankhagan.com/images/humpback.JPG

[Pinky166]

Thanks for the photos Frank.

The large boat you've pictured is like the one I went on in Sydney but I am looking forward to Harv & Marv's more personal experience. :banana:

[CustardTart]

Fab whale photo - I'm so looking forward to spotting them... :cloud9:

I am looking forward to Harv & Marv's more personal experience. :banana:

Me too - it's going to be fantastic with just the 4 of us! ::yes:: We can always stock up with motion sickness patches/drugs etc... ;) :thumbsup2 :goodvibes