Alaska * May 24, 2011

[schmoopiecat]

We booked this cuise last week on the Magic. Has anyone else booked yet? We had a great Dismeet group on our Magic cruise & would love to make more new friends on our Wonder Alaska cruise. We will be celebrating our
35th wedding anniversary.

[teemsum]

My DH & I ( Alex & Angela ) from Vancouver, Canada will be celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary.

We're in Cat 11B.


Cruisingly Yours

[schmoopiecat]

Angela,it's good to hear from you. We had a great group meet on our last cruise. This thread will probably start off slow, but it will build as the time passes. Have a great day.
Trina

[IrishCowboy]

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

[fireplug]

My wife and I are sailing on his cruise also! We are in 7620 I think!

Squid

[jrp]

Hi All:dance3:
I am James with DW D.Anne who are going on our 4th cruise and our 1st to ALaska.. I am looking forward to several posts with mucho info forthcoming.. Looking forward to a cruise meet prior to the sail-away and possibly 1 on another day for any who missed.. Any info I can help with I will provide if I know.. Staying after the cruise at Worldmark Vancouver.. Any ideas on prior to the cruise(the night before?) YO HO YO HO an Alaskan cruise for me..

James:firefight

[jrp]

My wife and I are sailing on his cruise also! We are in 7620 I think!

Squid

Hi fireplug
we are in cabin 7136 in the rear of the ship

James

[fireplug]

Hi James, sorry I havent checked in on this thread lately. I see you are a retired FF/PMED. I am the Asst Chief of a small FD in Illinois and the manager of an ambulance service also.
Looking forward to more pre cruise chatter!

Squid

[jrp]

Hi Fireplug
We definaltely will have to do a shirt trade on the ship.. I just called the union hall today to buy some more shirts..LOL Looking forward to a meet and greet also. As we move forward maybe we have someone who has a concierge room and we can have the meets in there? James-ffhawg

[fireplug]

Sounds like a plan!

Squid

[jrp]

That's cool.. I got my 3 shirts from the union hall 2 days ago and 1 is yours my friend..I menat to ask what is your cabin number? Ours is 7136.. I hope I am able to ambulate this cruis.. The last 3 I had to use a cane and couldn't get in the water.. Of course I don't think I will jump into the Bering sea any time soon..LOL

[jrp]

Bumpr:cool1:

[fireplug]

Let me know you size I wil be sure to bring one along! We are in 7620 near the back also!

Sorry I havent been on here much we are ordering a new "Squengine" for our Dept and I have been crazy busy with that and brush fires!

Squid

[jrp]

Let me know you size I wil be sure to bring one along! We are in 7620 near the back also!

Sorry I havent been on here much we are ordering a new "Squengine" for our Dept and I have been crazy busy with that and brush fires!

Squid

HI:banana: Cool on the room number.. Party(maybe) 2xl and let me know what size you want..I will take a picture and post soon of the shirt.. Not many brush fires in St. Pete but the north and east of Pinelas County are rich in them..

[fireplug]

I wear a 2xl also! We are planning a trip to California for Oct of this year but I will check in here as I find time!
I will also post a link, if you want, to watch our Squengine being built. Ferarra does a great job of taking pics of progress. It will go on the line 4/5/10 and has an expected delivery date of early to mid July!


Squid

[jrp]

Hi Fireplug
Sounds good to me..I just ordered 2 shirts form roxy on line.. They are tie-died mickey's.. Of course I had to have it done in the DISer lime green for the mickey head.. I also talked to her about another with the colors of the ALaska flag for oour trip in 2011.. I will send you a picture of the tie dies when we get them.. Maybe you will want to order too.. I will send you her address..http://s629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/Fantasia1972/ give it a look on her site..
James

[fireplug]

Those look pretty cool! I may have to do some shopping ........


Squid

[wilderness_gal]

My mother and I will be on this cruise as well, sailing in a Category 9 on Deck 2 midship.

Looking forward to talking with you all over the next year as we anticipate our first-ever Alaska cruise!

Karen

[jrp]

Hi..Sorry it took so long to get back to your post on here but .. Welcome DISer to the group.. I am sure as it gets closer we will be swamped with DISer's on this group.. Look forward to you post..pirate:

[fireplug]

Glad to see a few more posts. Looking forward to this cruise for a long time and we have LESS than a year to go!

Squid

[Mulljac]

We're on this cruise too. me, dh, dd and ds. 2 cat. 11b's. already booked a room in Vancouver. just waiting to see how much airfare will be. can't wait.

[fireplug]

Welcome Joanne! Our little group is slowly growing!

Squid

[jrp]

Just wanted to bump..:banana:

[jrp]

Duh.. Sorry Joanne for not saying hello to you earlier on:worship:Welcome and hope to have a good crew for this adventure of ours to the Great white north..:woohoo:
James

[fireplug]

Looks like we are flying into Seattle on the 22nd and spending a couple days there then going up to Vancouver.

Squi

[jrp]

That's cool.. We are staying4 night in Vancouver after the cruise but, have not made any plans prior to the cruise.. Who know maybe we will stay in Seattle also.. Where are you staying and how are you getting to the ship?

[fireplug]

Havent decided that yet! We are really just starting to look at options now!

Squid

[Christy May]

we will be on the alaska cruise on may 24 also..... myslef, DH, DD and DS.
this will be our 2nd cruise to Alaska and our 4th cruise total.
Looking forward to chatting with everyone....:cool1:

[Mulljac]

Just booked our flights. Nonstop Newark to Vancouver. Used frequent flier miles and got a decent price for 4 tickets. Now it's time to save more money for excursions.

[jrp]

Wow Hi All
I can't believe no one else has posted on here.. Must not be a lot of Diser's going on the cruise or they are going to wait to the last minute to start posting.. lol~Still have not got our tictest for the flight yet as we hope they will go down around Oct. At least gas prices have dropped..Got a note from one of the Administraters who lives here in the same town.. Looking forward to seeing more post soon..
:scared1:James

[fireplug]

I have been WAY too busy lately, I need to catch up some. We did book our flights to Seattle, We are flying in the 22nd and then taking a bus to Vancouver. Not sure where we are staying yet. I will try and post a little more as time permits!


Squid

[jrp]

That's cool .. And hello to any newbies on here.. Won't be long and we will be communicating all the time.. Happy Labor Day everyonepirate:

[Stitch_lover_Sith]

Myself, Disney Mom, Disney Grandma, and Disney sister are all doing this cruise as our first. I am jokenly calling this the Escape from Hawaii Cruise, though when we get back to port it will be five days pre Hawaii 70.3. We haven't figured out transportation yet mostly because it is so dang costly to escape Hawaii. Any suggestions for cheaper airfare?

[jrp]

Hi everyone
Just wanted to bump this to keep it near the top of the heap..Haven't done anything else yet as far as if we are going to stay in Seattle prior to the cruise or Vancouver since we are going to stay there after the cruise.. Have a Fire/Medic friend who lives on an island off of Seattle and does EMS there at the FD.. Hopefull prices for oil will keep dropping till after the holidays for a cheaper ticket price.. American looks like they are going to drop their deal with Orbitz. But going directly to the airlines is usually the best bet anyway..

Have a great day and remember the Veterens next Thursday by flying a flag or buy a cup of coffee for a vet..

God Bless America and for what she stands..

James:cool2:

[jrp]

Wanted to post a few items on here which might help everyone going on this cruise:cheer2:This is from another site and I borrowed the info.. Hopefully more will join this group in the near future..:worship:

Itinerary


Tuesday Vancouver, Canada — 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday At Sea — —

Thursday Tracy Arm, Alaska — —

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

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

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

Monday At Sea — —

Tuesday Vancouver, Canada 8:00 a.m.



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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

Looking for a JapaDog in Vancouver? look no further http://www.japadog.com/en/
Burrard and Smithe St / Stand
Burrard and Pender St / Stand
530 Robson St / Store
In front of Waterfront Station / Stand
The stand in front of Waterfront Station is the closest as it's right around the corner from Canada Place.
There is one outside the Sutton Place Hotel at Burrard & Smithe.


Ways to get from Seattle to Vancouver and back ....see post # 1093 page 73 for info in this thread.

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

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


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

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


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


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


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

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

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

2. Read books. My top two recommendations are:

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

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


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

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

http://www.harvandmarvs.com/

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

[jrp]

Bump! Hi all
Thought maybe we could start posting as to the number first names and ages in the group for the cruis and hopefully 1 or 2 meets for the DISer's..pirate:
DW- D.Anne
Me- James - too old to mention lol :laughing:

Hope to hear soon.. Will try to post everyone to one page as we go..

James

[fireplug]

Steve and Coleen we are in our 50's

Squid

[jrp]

Ok ! Time to start the list..pirate:
Also need to know if you are going to have a fish extender also for your cabin gifts/mail?

1. James and D.Anne = 50's - Yes on Fish extender
30th wedding anniversary.

2. Steve and Coleen = 50's -

3. Alex and Angela =
7th wedding Anniversary

4. Karen

5. Joanne

6.

[fireplug]

Checking in when I can. I was named Acting Fire Chief recently and have been extremely busy with all that entails. BUT I am checking in!

Squid :firefight

[jrp]

:cool1:Thought we might enjoy this.. It's getting closer..
Alaskan Shore Excursions Released
Disney Cruise Line released its Port Adventures for Alaska cruises today.

Here is a link:

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cr...rsions/search/

Choose the port you want on the left side of the screen.

[fireplug]

Looks like there will be PLENTY of variety!

Squid

[Lori1035]

We'll be on this cruise also. We'll have a fairly large group.

Me-46
DH-48
DD-21
DS-18
DS' Friend-18
DMIL &DFIL
DM & DSF

This is a graduation celebration trip for my son and his best friend. Also, my DMIL will be celebrating a birthday 5/28.

Just getting started on really planning this trip. Looks like the airfare from Louisiana is going to be an horrendous expense.

[jrp]

Wow.. You do have a large group.. Cool and congrats on the DS moving on up to the next education level. Looking forward to seeing you and your crew at a meet and greet we can schedule later.. DISer's together,maybe not fair weather,but still time together..:grouphug:
Me 55
DW 49
30th Anniversarypirate:

[jrp]

Ok ! Here is the latest list:dance3:

Also need to know if you are going to have a fish extender also for your cabin gifts/mail?

1. James and D.Anne = 50's - Yes on Fish extender
30th wedding anniversary.

2. Steve and Coleen = 50's -

3. Alex and Angela =
7th wedding Anniversary

4. Karen

5. Joanne

6.
Lori1035
Me-46
DH-48
DD-21
DS-18
DS' Friend-18
DMIL &DFIL
DM & DSF

[jrp]

Fish externders can be found on Ebay listed under Disney fish extenders.. We made one out of Felt, a wooden dowel and put out names in glitter ink on the fromt for id.. They hang outside your door and friends or DISer's will put something in them every day.. It's fun to get a little somthing different every day( magnet,shot glass, kids things, etc... Hope this helps. Names are fine just remember not to put ages on there..
James:surfweb:

[NWmom]

We're new to the DIS group, but will be on this cruise. Yippeee!

We're on deck 7. me- 44, dh- 50, ds17, dd 9. Second cruise for the adults, but first for the kids. Hubby and I will be celebrating our 22nd anniversary!

For those booking flights (from Hawaii $149 one way direct) try flying into Bellingham. I saw an ad this week in the paper on Alaskan Airlines. Vancouver natives fly into Bellingham as it is cheaper than Vancouver because of taxes.

For those flying into Seattle or Bellingham consider Amtrak instead of the bus. It is cheaper. On the bus you have to completely unload and go through security at the border northbound.

The daily train gets into Vancouver around 11 am a few blocks from Canada Place. Take the Sky trail (exact name escapes me, it's like an elevated subway) to about a block away or a 10-15 minute cab ride.

We're either driving up and parking or taking Amtrak up the day of. Haven't decided yet.

Anyone planning on spending a few days in Seattle (and north to Everett) with questions on what to do let me know. We live near Seattle so could advise on what is good and what is a tourist trap.

There is a Seattle unit of the Klondike Gold Rush National Park and the Underground Tour that tie in nicely to a trip to Alaska. Also the Space Needle, EMP, Pacific Science Center, boats for the Deadliest Catch, Fish Market etc.

Also some nice possibilities of seeing Orcas in May out of Everett.
I recommend the Boeing tour in Everett also (The Dreamlifter is really cool to see and there are 787's all over the place for the "little" boys. Okay, hubby will be happy I gave a plug for his favorite airplane.)

Look forward to getting to know everyone.

[tearem]

We're new to the DIS group, but will be on this cruise. Yippeee!

We're on deck 7. me- 44, dh- 50, ds17, dd 9. Second cruise for the adults, but first for the kids. Hubby and I will be celebrating our 22nd anniversary!

For those booking flights (from Hawaii $149 one way direct) try flying into Bellingham. I saw an ad this week in the paper on Alaskan Airlines. Vancouver natives fly into Bellingham as it is cheaper than Vancouver because of taxes.

For those flying into Seattle or Bellingham consider Amtrak instead of the bus. It is cheaper. On the bus you have to completely unload and go through security at the border northbound.

The daily train gets into Vancouver around 11 am a few blocks from Canada Place. Take the Sky trail (exact name escapes me, it's like an elevated subway) to about a block away or a 10-15 minute cab ride.

We're either driving up and parking or taking Amtrak up the day of. Haven't decided yet.

Anyone planning on spending a few days in Seattle (and north to Everett) with questions on what to do let me know. We live near Seattle so could advise on what is good and what is a tourist trap.

There is a Seattle unit of the Klondike Gold Rush National Park and the Underground Tour that tie in nicely to a trip to Alaska. Also the Space Needle, EMP, Pacific Science Center, boats for the Deadliest Catch, Fish Market etc.

Also some nice possibilities of seeing Orcas in May out of Everett.
I recommend the Boeing tour in Everett also (The Dreamlifter is really cool to see and there are 787's all over the place for the "little" boys. Okay, hubby will be happy I gave a plug for his favorite airplane.)

Look forward to getting to know everyone.

My DH, DD8, and I will also be on this cruise. We are coming from the East coast and it is so expensive to fly into Vancouver. We could save so much money by flying into Seattle, but it may take a lot of planning. We were putting heavy consideration into flying into Seattle two days before the cruise and staying overnight in Seattle. Taking the Amtrak to Vancouver the day before the cruise and staying the night in Vancouver. Our concern is that the additional nights in a hotel may make it easier and about the same price as flying into Vancouver. Any advice?

[jrp]

Hi Tearem
I read your post and we live outside Dallas, TX. We are now considering driving to Seattle 2 day pre-cruise and the driving to the terminal or staying in Vancouver and leaving the car in a garage hotel and taking the shuttle to the Canada Lace terminal area for the Wonder.. Don't know anything about the area. There is so much info on the web and it is numbing sometimes to absorb it all..I will be able to book my excursions soon in Feb. We had planned on flying into Vancouver but the price of Flight keep going up with all the little hidden fees. Southwest flys out of Dallas and they don't charge you bag fees but only go up to Seattle.. I have to check insurance to see if they would cover us in a rental in Canada, they should but you never know. Welcome Aboard.

James and D.Annepirate:

[teemsum]

Happy New Year, everyone !

Made my final payment today.

We won't have fish extenders.

Looked at the shore excursions...they sure are pricey !

This'll be my 4th Alaska cruise...so I think we'll just be shopping.


Cruisingly Yours

[jrp]

Hi everyone
thought everyone would like to hear the news of the new section on the ship.. Sounds like a good place for a meet and greet prior to sailing?

To prepare for the Alaska sailings, a brand-new venue called Outlook Café was added to the Disney Wonder during dry dock in October. Located high atop deck 10, the 2,500-square-foot Outlook Café is a stylish retreat for guests to relax and enjoy a beverage or cocktail as they peer out through floor-to-ceiling, curved glass windows at breathtaking vistas. The design of Outlook Café is sophisticated with contemporary Art Deco inspiration. An elegant spiral staircase connects Outlook Café with the existing Cove Café one deck below. The 65-seat lounge has a granite-topped cocktail bar with comfortable seating throughout the space, all providing picture-perfect views of the surrounding landscapes.


James pirate:

[Amy Fran]

My husband, Steve, and I intended to sail DCL to Alaska in August but there was no availability left for DVC rooms by the time we called so we're boarding May 24 with you guys! :) We're in room #6089 and thinking about participating with FEs but don't really know much about them. I get the concept but not sure what type of gifts are expected. This will only be our 2nd cruise (just got off the Magic last week). Looking forward to getting to know everyone! --Amy

[jrp]

Hi Amy:surfweb:

Welcome to our merry band of pirates.. pirate:
On our last cruise we would have little things for the kids who were participating in the DISer's and little things like shot glasses or magnets from your home state or city.. Dish towels, watches (wait that's not right) You know even little trinkets . I will add you to the list when I update it.. I am under the weather as of right now and will probably not be online the next couple of days.. Looking forward to meeting you.. :grouphug:

James and D.Anne

[Anjelica]

Hello - I'm on the May 31st cruise but wanted to pop on over here to give you guys a heads up. DCL just announced later this afternoon a Kids Sail Free promotion for certain Alaska dates depending upon the room booked. Dreams Unlimited just sent me this email and my total on the cruise is now $2000.00+ cheaper than it was this morning.

I hope this helps - > http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/special-offers/kids-sail-free-alaska/

[Amy Fran]

Steve/Squid, I just noticed you're from K3! I graduated from Olivet! Still come down to visit several times a year since I still have friends in the area. Sing with me now... it's a small world after all.... :dance3:

[mellyp]

I wish we can go....

I wanna go since kids sail for free... but with 2 A , 3K its will be more than 6000... if 2 Kids 2 adult only 3200. I need friend to put 1 of my kid in their room, but she will still sleep with us....

I need pixie dust... hope I can find someone so I can sail with you all...

[disnanny]

We are booked on this cruise, just back from PC, room 7528 congrats on your anniversary, we will be celebrating my retirement....I have a great DH.

[natlovesarielpins]

Hi everyone! We will be on the May 24th sailing too :banana:
Natalie - 25
Pedro - 30

Don't know what cabin we are in since it's a GTY room! :cool1:

Is anyone on this sailing a pin trader??!!

[Amy Fran]

Is anyone on this sailing a pin trader??!!

Hi Natalie! Welcome! And yes - my husband and I love trading pins! We don't take it as seriously as some I've met, but we definitely enjoy it and have more than we can wear on a lanyard! :) --Amy

[Amy Fran]

Welcome to Disnanny, too! We already have a lot in common - we're DVC members (BLT & AKL) and this will be our 2nd cruise this year, too! (We did the West. Caribbean in Jan.) Congrats on your retirement! What a wonderful way to celebrate!! :goodvibes --Amy

[disnanny]

Welcome to Disnanny, too! We already have a lot in common - we're DVC members (BLT & AKL) and this will be our 2nd cruise this year, too! (We did the West. Caribbean in Jan.) Congrats on your retirement! What a wonderful way to celebrate!! :goodvibes --Amy

Is anyone organizing FE for our cruise. We didn't participate on the PC but our DD did, seemed like a ton of fun. We live very close to Skagway and there is a tourist information publication booklet put out for the area. I plan on picking up some of these to share with others on our cruise.

[Amy Fran]

Is anyone organizing FE for our cruise.

It looks like James (jrp) started a list on page 3 of this thread so I'm leaving it up to him :) Steve & I didn't participate on our last cruise either because we were too overwhelmed. We want to participate this time, but I'm a little concerned about the amount of luggage we can take on the flight. We have always driven to our destination & taken whatever we wanted to. This is the first flight I've taken in 15 years! :eek:

[jrp]

Hi Everyone:woohoo:
Sorry I haven't been on here lately but, I have been sick and have been out of it for awhile.. I will update the list tomorrow with all the names and etc...
Will return to file a quip Manana..:yay:

James

[2BNDisney]

I just signed up for the cruise and will be going solo.

Blake

[jrp]

Hi Blake
Welcome to the totem crew of DISer's.. I will add you to the list of ye mystic crew of the Wonder..
Jamespirate:

[natlovesarielpins]

hmm i read somewhere there is no pirates in the caribbean party on this sailing?!! did i read that right because now i cant find that info anywhere :confused3

[jrp]

1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE= Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-DVC
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-44*DH-50*DS-17*DD*9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Any*DH*Steve
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-

This appears to be the list of DISer's so far as I could see.. If you want to add your name or age or any other info as to fish extender of DVC etc.. please PM me if you would.. Thanks everyone.. For some reason I was not getting the post until I came and looked back in.. I jave not heard anything about the pirate party but, I will try to find out today..

Jamespirate:

[Amy Fran]

hmm i read somewhere there is no pirates in the caribbean party on this sailing?!! did i read that right because now i cant find that info anywhere :confused3

I spoke with DCL last week and was told they definitely won't have fireworks because the loud sounds would cause glaciers to calve. Makes total sense to me. Maybe they'll have the party minus the fireworks?:confused3

[jrp]

Hi Amy
Not only no fireworks but, the new Pirates of the Carribean movie comes out on the 20th of May.. Hopefully wiht an opening in the theatre on the ship.. That is their usual ,odus operandi..:happytv:

[disnanny]

Hi Amy
Not only no fireworks but, the new Pirates of the Carribean movie comes out on the 20th of May.. Hopefully wiht an opening in the theatre on the ship.. That is their usual ,odus operandi..:happytv:

Also, it may be hard to see the fireworks as it doesn't get dark at night during the summer months

[fireplug]

Steve/Squid, I just noticed you're from K3! I graduated from Olivet! Still come down to visit several times a year since I still have friends in the area. Sing with me now... it's a small world after all.... :dance3:

Drive past it every day on my way to work!

Squid

[fireplug]

I think once they decide this whole "Fire Chief" decision I may get a chence to visit more often but for now I am hit and miss sorry gang.

Squid

[jrp]

Hi Squid:dance3:
Do you think you may be new Chif of the depatment? Wow! That would be great..:worship: Do you need a worn out fire/Medic in the department.. I have been the EMS coordinator with my old department in St. Petersburg.. Hehe , just kidding.. Can't believe it is getting close.. Making new door signs now and will start on the new door magnets soon..:wizard: I will post some of them once I get most of them done.. I also had a couple of tie died mickey shirts done a couple of months age by someone who has a bussiness on the board.. I was thinking of having some made for the Alaska cruise and was wondering if anyone else is interested in getting one for themselves and their clan.. I will contact her soon.. If anyone has a disign or saying please post them. I was just thinking of having ALASKA and the date of the cruise would suffice with the green mickey head and tie died.. What say all of you..:dance3:

James

[natlovesarielpins]

hello fellow sailors =) i spoke with dcl and they said that indeed there will be NO fireworks because of the proximity to land but there WILL be a Pirate Party woooo hoooo =)

[Dawncala]

We just booked our cruise yesterday. (kids sail free, yippee!) It's our second with Disney and 1st 7 day. Can't wait to see Alaska. Shame about the fireworks, but understandable, and so cool about the Pirates of the Caribbean movie. We would love to participate in fish extenders. It's me, DH, DD (12) and DS (10).

[jrp]

Welcome Dawn and family tot he group.. Will add you in the next couple of days to the list..

James

[jrp]

1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE= Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-DVC
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-44*DH-50*DS-17*DD*9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10

That was pretty fast, even for me..lol

[fireplug]

Well they decided to give me the Deputy Chief position. I guess that will be just fine. So now that that is settled I will try and be more active here. Really looking forward to booking a few excursions soon. Our window of opportunity opens pretty quick. I will That may spur my creative juices and I get a little more done we will see. Dont think I am into the Fish Extenders though.......


Squid

[jrp]

Hi Fireplug/squid/etc...

Congrats from DW and I as to you promotion within the department..:firefight
DW and I ,well really me have about decided on the excursions.. Going to do the champage train and one other which I will let you know soon.. I wanted to do the ATV excursion but not the DW she said my Bike days are over and this might give me ideas again:scared1:Will talk later Chief and again congrats to ya..

jrp

[Amy Fran]

We've decided on our port adventures, too, and am excited that we can start booking next Wednesday! That means our cruise is just around the corner! I just hope the ones we want aren't booked by gold & platinum CC members first. :sad2:

[NWmom]

adding our 22nd anniversary

Congrats DW on the promotion.

And waiting until March 10 to sign up for port adventures, sigh.

[jrp]

We booked 2 excursions.. The whale watch/scenic in Juneau and the Train trip in Skagway.. Figure we will walk around Kethikan.. booked Palo brunch only since we have done the dinner so many times the DW is not interested.. 89 days to go .. Hope all are geting a little excited now..
James:dance3:

[disnanny]

Booked our excursions......the only thing not available was high tea, but not a big deal. Have opted out of anything in Skagway, will just wander around and have some Halibut. We have done the train, you will love it
Let the countdown really begin!!!
:cheer2:

[teemsum]

Hi Everyone,

Just made our Palo Brunch ressie for May 26, day we're cruising Tracy Arm.
It was the only day left.

Cruisingly Yours

[jrp]

Hi all
Same here on Palo Brunch on the TRM day.. DW did not want tot do Palo anyway.. They always have cancellations after boarding so that should help maybe on high Tea? 2 excursions is more than enough for us.... Can't wait for the train trip and the whale watching.. Getting more excited all the time OCD kicking in.. Made some door signs already, just have to print them out..:banana:
Hotel which I can afford after the cruise is not available and am now trying AAA for help.. With gas prices rising out of control due to Libya we don't know if we can drive or not.. Wanted to se some of the Northwest but now don't know..Let's get the ball rolling now..:dance3:We are also goiing to get a table for 4 instead of the multitude of I don't knows.. Anyone who is wanting to share a table I can call guest services and with your reservation number we can share for sure 2md seating..:rolleyes1
James

[Amy Fran]

We got our port adventures booked, too, but not exactly what we wanted. In Skagway, we were so excited to take the train out to go kayaking in the highlands then take the bus back along the Klondike! But the choice didn't show up on the reservation page so I called DCL and, after 10 minutes and supervisors calling vendors, we find out it's "seasonal" and not offered during our cruise in May. I REALLY wish that would've been posted in the description of the adventure like the others are so we didn't get so excited about it, but I'll survive. We booked the Yukon Suspension Bridge, City, & White Pass Railway instead as an adults-only departure. In Juneau we'll be taking the earliest Exclusive Whale Encounter & Mendenhall Glacier trip, and in Ketchikan we're just going to adventure out on our own & check out the Totem Heritage Center, etc.

We were planning to book Palo for High Tea, too, but those gold & platinum members swiped all the ADRs! :-P We'll check onboard and see if anything opens up. No big deal if it doesn't. There will be PLENTY to do! :thumbsup2

[jrp]

Hi all
Sorry about the typo Amy on th list but, that's what you guys are for..lol Keep me straight.. My sometimers kicked in I guess.. What were we talking about..:confused3 oh yeah .. We are not doinig anything in Ketchikan either and maybe we could go out to start with together and explore the town.. Love the totems myself.. Can't find a hotel in Vancouver after the cruise as there is a convention in town and the RCI through Disney is not assuring us it wil be available until 14 days out..What up with that..:sad1:I do have AAA checking for me now.. Oh Well not a prob.. Hey we can have our own High something or other on a day also..:drinking1

James:firefight

[fireplug]

Booked Palo for dinner on the last night. We also booked our excursions. Alaska Nature and Wildlife Expedition in Skagway
Alaska Whales & Rainforest Trails in Juneau
Knudson Cove Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan

May do some exploring around in the towns on our own too!

Squid

[jrp]

Hi all:cool1:
I went to Hotels.com and booked a room at the super 8 the night before the cruise.. I know-super 8 but, they have free parking and we can leave our car there for the cruise.. They also have a shuttle to the cruise port all for free.. The cost was less than 90.00 including the tax.. We also booked after-wards at the Sandman suites, which are more downtown area.. Still hoping the RCI exchange comes through before the cruise but with no notification up to 14 days out and no guarantee for the suite, I had no choice but to find a room on my own. AAA didn't find anything after the cruise.. Convention in town after the cruise.. Hope there are some more DISer's coming on board soon.. Well keep the rubber on the road and carry on..
James

[gonecrusin]

Good morning! Myself and family will be on this cruise. Man I booked it so long ago and now it seems like it is coming up so fast. Our group is as follows and if all works well we will be adding to it, we have our fingers crossed. It is myself, DW Susan (54), DH John (54/May 18), DD Emily (21/April 29) and DDBF Lauren (20). This is Lauren's first cruise! Can't wait to get to know everyone. I will try to read and catch-up on what's going on.

Also, will be our 35th Wedding Anniversay!

[Amy Fran]

We are not doinig anything in Ketchikan either and maybe we could go out to start with together and explore the town..
James:firefight

That could be fun, but you'll have to keep up with us! :) I don't know about you, but I am not a slow-paced person and hate sitting still. The 2-hour whale watching trip is going to kill me!!! but that is what my husband most wants to do so I promised not to whine too much.

Your idea about creating our own high tea got me thinking ... we should set up a meet & greet for all of us DISers! Maybe the first day or 2 in one of the lounges to put faces with names.

[2BNDisney]

I was able to book one of the dog sledding tours (thought I would not get the opportunity again) and a zipline - even got Palo :thumbsup2
Still have to decide on one more tour.

Glad to have you gonecruisin!! Welcome!

[gonecrusin]

Thanks!

[jrp]

Good morning! Myself and family will be on this cruise. Man I booked it so long ago and now it seems like it is coming up so fast. Our group is as follows and if all works well we will be adding to it, we have our fingers crossed. It is myself, DW Susan (54), DH John (54/May 18), DD Emily (21/April 29) and DDBF Lauren (20). This is Lauren's first cruise! Can't wait to get to know everyone. I will try to read and catch-up on what's going on.

Also, will be our 35th Wedding Anniversay!


Here is the updated list..
1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE= Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-DVC
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-44*DH-50*DS-17*DD*9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-45
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10
17. gonecrusin*DW-Susan-54*DH-John-54*DD-Emily- 21*DDBF-Lauren-20*35th Wedding Ann.*DVC

[jrp]

Hi all
Just wanted to welcome the DISer's which have joined our group in the last few days or week:banana:Welcome gonecrusin and family, and you have been added to the list of our crew:dance3:.2BNDisney I don't see any info on you yet, and would like to add you and any others in your group to the list.. Last cruise we had someone who had a concierge room and had our 2nd meet in their room.. They have the new area on the top of the ship they have built and we can have a meet there before we have our drill:woohoo:As we get closer and if everyone or some of the group would like to meet, we can set a time for a meet.. And you may be right as I am having major Abdominal surgery on Monday.. I hope to be healed up enough to walk well without pain..:scared1:Sorry about jumping around so much on the topics but, I was hoping to catch them all at one time..

Jamespirate:

[2BNDisney]

Hi all
Just wanted to welcome the DISer's which have joined our group in the last few days or week:banana:Welcome gonecrusin and family, and you have been added to the list of our crew:dance3:.2BNDisney I don't see any info on you yet, and would like to add you and any others in your group to the list.. Last cruise we had someone who had a concierge room and had our 2nd meet in their room.. They have the new area on the top of the ship they have built and we can have a meet there before we have our drill:woohoo:As we get closer and if everyone or some of the group would like to meet, we can set a time for a meet.. And you may be right as I am having major Abdominal surgery on Monday.. I hope to be healed up enough to walk well without pain..:scared1:Sorry about jumping around so much on the topics but, I was hoping to catch them all at one time..

Jamespirate:

Thanks for keeping track of all us. I am 45 and going solo - 2nd seating and I just have a standard room but have not been told my room # yet.

Hope things go well with the surgery.

[gonecrusin]

Best of luck with your surgery and thanks for keeping track of things. Sending pixiedust: your way. Be sure to have someone let us know how you are doing.

[jrp]

Hi all
Just wanted to say thanks for all the well wishes.. My DD ended up having her gall bladder taken out yesterday.:sick: Now I don't know about the excursions for the trip as it is
gonna be real tight for the cruise..:sad: The hospital would not even do the surgery on her without the 20% up front, which is the balance due from insurance we have on her.:faint:. We did strike a deal as the surgery was needed asap.. Now they have called me and requested the same from me for my surgery..:confused3 They are trying to decide if I can have the surgery without all the money up front from the insurance and Medicare part A don't cover.. Boy things really have gotten out of hand these days.:genie:.Sorry 2BNDISNEY-Blake as I had already listed you in our merry crew of DISer's. All I did was update the age on the list.. Keep up the good luck and carry on..party:
James:firefight

[Dawncala]

Hello all,

In case you haven't seen it before, this post has a very extensive listing of cruise information. There is not a whole lot about the Alaska cruise specifically, but all the information about dress codes, tipping, dining, fish extenders, door decor and much more is pretty standard across all the cruises.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2068966

[happyDSL]

Thanks. DawnCala. It's helpful link.

I book May 24 Alask one month ago and I found this web site to meet other wonder curise. It's nice to meet you all. Can't wait to take this cruise.

[disnanny]

Welcome DSL. it is getting close to the big day.

[NWmom]

James,
good thoughts coming your way on the surgery. DH had his done (Oct 16) and was feeling pretty good within 3-4 weeks. Feeling pretty great by beginning of January. Same time frame as now to cruise date.

We are having our 22nd Wedding anniversary on the cruise.:cheer2::cheer2:
emoticons are by dd9.

:teacher: She says this one is me.:coffee: This is more me if you see me in the morning before the coffee.

:tinker::tink:These are dd9 I think this one princess:

:goofy:pirate: These are ds17

:smickey: :rolleyes1 These are dh. Watch out for him. He's a prankster.

Counting down very excitedly to next Thursday when we can sign up for excursions.

[fireplug]

Hey Jim good luck on the surgery. Just a quick note I didnt get the Chief position but they made me Deputy Chief :firefight Oh well I tried. :confused3
Looking forward to posting a little more frequently on here!

Welcome to those newer folks that have recently joined!

Squid

[gonecrusin]

There is always next time :) Congrats!

[Mulljac]

I haven't been on here in the longest time. Finally catching up. You can add that I will be celebrating our 30th anniversary and daughter is graduating college.
Also does anyone know which zipline tour is the best one to do. I see that there are tours in each of the ports. This will be the only excursion that we will be doing and I want to make sure I pick the right one.

thanks.

[2BNDisney]

I haven't been on here in the longest time. Finally catching up. You can add that I will be celebrating our 30th anniversary and daughter is graduating college.
Also does anyone know which zipline tour is the best one to do. I see that there are tours in each of the ports. This will be the only excursion that we will be doing and I want to make sure I pick the right one.

thanks.

I believe I had looked at Cruisecritic for advice on mine which is why I picked the Rainforest Zipline in Ketchikan - the reviews made it sound like the Bear Creek was on the tamer side, and I wanted a little more adventure. But that site may help you out. My first trip to Alaska so sorry I can't be more help.

[NWmom]

So far the whole process has been easy. Until now. The site was updating when our Port adventure window opened. Just a temporary exercise in patience.

Then we found out our very "active" 17 yr old who is just 4 months shy of being an adult at cruise time, can not do any "active" activities unless his non active parents go with him. Parents can only do "moderate" activity.

Not wimps, just on the injured reserved list right now. Those we can do our dd9 is too young for. If it were size related she is the size of most 10 year olds but Disney is inflexible on this.

I am kind of surprised there is only 1 Teen activity the whole time. No choice. So far he is handling the disappointment well.

So we are hoping that in Skagway we can find an independent vendor to let him rock climb and rappel, zipline or some other activity to burn off his energy.

So if you see ds running laps on the ship, wave and say hi!. :wave:

NW

[NWmom]

I haven't been on here in the longest time. Finally catching up. You can add that I will be celebrating our 30th anniversary and daughter is graduating college.


Congrats on both events. Seems like a lot of us are celebrating anniversaries.
We're celebrating 22 years on the 27th.
Nw Mom

[gonecrusin]

How many anniversary's does this make within this small group? People keep saying that marriages don't last but it seems to me that we have a lot of years of marriage in our group. :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[Amy Fran]

How many anniversary's does this make within this small group?

I count 4: Mulljac's 30th, NWMom's 22nd, Schmoopiecat's 35th, and Teemsum's 7th

What a great way to celebrate an anniversary! party:

[Mulljac]

I believe I had looked at Cruisecritic for advice on mine which is why I picked the Rainforest Zipline in Ketchikan - the reviews made it sound like the Bear Creek was on the tamer side, and I wanted a little more adventure. But that site may help you out. My first trip to Alaska so sorry I can't be more help.

Yeah that was one of the ones I was thinking of doing. They have the same exact one in Juneau. Now which one to do? We want the one with the most adventure.

[gonecrusin]

I count 4: Mulljac's 30th, NWMom's 22nd, Schmoopiecat's 35th, and Teemsum's 7th

What a great way to celebrate an anniversary! party:

It's a total of 159 years if you add jrp's 30th and mine, Gonecrusin 35th. :love:

[2BNDisney]

It's a total of 159 years if you add jrp's 30th and mine, Gonecrusin 35th. :love:

An early congrats to all you anniversary couples!

[fireplug]

We will be celbrating our 25th later this year But my 51st birthday will be may 22nd so we are kinda celebrating that!

Squid

[jrp]

:wave2:Hi all.. Made it through the Surgery and had my first check up today and passed with flying colors.. Boy my tummy looks like a road map now..Kinda like connect a dots..:laughing:Wlcome to any new DISers which ahve joined and I am updating the list to add happyDSL to the crew..:banana:Is any body else having twouble accesseing the Disney Cruise line to check on their ressie.. For sone reason I can't access the check-in.. :confused3Guess I will try later so I can enter our passport numbers..My DW is now getting a little excited about the trip.. I was thinking of dropping the whale watch in Juneau as I hope we see some whatle signs :sail:on the Wonder. Looking forward to seeing all on the ship and we still need to get a meet and greet the first day on the ship.. If it is not raining we could meet up by the upstairs bar(name escapes me right now) or if it is raining we could meet at the promenade bar on the main deck.. Inside may be better for the folks with the chairs and tables..Lets get some concensus of what we want to do..
:dance3::rainbow:
Here is the updated list..
1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE= Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-DVC&30th Wedding Ann.*DD-College graduation.
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-Skye-44*DH-Kevin(The great)=50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-Kitty/Katie-*9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-45
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10
17. gonecrusin*DW-Susan-54*DH-John-54*DD-Emily- 21*DDBF-Lauren-20*35th Wedding Ann.*DVC
18. happyDSL*
__________________


Thanks Everyone

James:firefight:thanks:

[Amy Fran]

But my 51st birthday will be may 22nd so we are kinda celebrating that!

Squid

Steve turns 50 a week or so before the cruise, so we're celebrating, too! :woohoo:

[NWmom]

jrp,
glad to hear you are doing okay. I've been checking in to see how you were. Maybe you and hubby can compare war wounds.

Please add our 22nd anniversay to the list.
Names: Skye, Kevin (the Great), Broderick & Kitty (this week- usually Katie)

I've heard good things about seeing whales in Juneau so no advice to offer.

We're getting excited too. Just waiting on dd9's corrected birth cert to get our enhanced ID's.

Is anyone still driving?

NW --Skye

[jrp]

Hi Skye..You will not believe this but one of the nurses in the hospital was Skye.. She was also my choice as best of all the nurses also..She even let me walk out of the hospital without using a wheelchair..DW didn't like it too much though when she gave the hug outside the car..lol Old Men Rule hehepirate:pirate:We thought about driving but it will take us about 3 days to get there unforseen any problems as it is 2300+ miles to Vancouver.. :teacher:The way gas prices are going it may be cheaper to fly now.. Still haven't made up our minds..Probably will fly..:scared1:Yeah and I used to be in he Air Force and I was Aeromedical inclined in my EMS career..lol It;s my DW that has the problem flying.. I got her in an experimental helicopter once which took off from the Hyatt in Greenville S.C, and I though she would die then..lol Thanks for all he kind responses to my health everyone.. Adios:dancer:

James

[disnanny]

We have taken the fast ferry from Skagway to Haines (AK) and have seen numerous whales in the Lynn Canal along with seal lions etc....:3dglasses

[tearem]

We will be celbrating our 10th anniversary and our daughter's 9th birthday on the cruise!!!:cheer2:

[Heard02]

I'm pretty much been lurking on this thread but as we get closer and closer the more excited I get! So yay! I am opening up! hahaha!
Anyone staying the night before in Vancouver? We booked the Pan Pacific so I think all we do is walk down and get on. Can't be easier than that I don't think.
I am so anxious to see the navigators and read reports of the first Alaska sailing.
Anyone else stressing on what to pack? I am!

Me-35
DH-41
DD-5

[Amy Fran]

I am so anxious to see the navigators and read reports of the first Alaska sailing.
Anyone else stressing on what to pack? I am!

Welcome aboard! I'm not too stressed about packing, but I am SOOOO anxious/excited to hear from other Alaskan cruisers and see their navigators! --Amy

[Dawncala]

I am so anxious to see the navigators and read reports of the first Alaska sailing.
Anyone else stressing on what to pack? I am!



I'm with you. I'm hoping the early April cruisers will post detailed reports before we leave so we know a little about what to expect. We've only done the 4 night Bahamas/CC cruise so this is all new to us.

We're lucky that we can just drive up the day of the cruise and don't have to worry (for once) about packing light for the airline weight limits. I've already made a preliminary packing list, but I keep adding to it. I keep thinking of more that I might want to bring as I read about the Alaskan weather and ports, but I figure as long as I remember a warm, waterproof coat, my camera and some binoculars it will be a great cruise.

[disnanny]

We are staying at the Fairmont Pacific Rim the night before. It is so nice not to have to worry about suitcase. Our local airline still allows 2 pieces per person. Love it

[NWmom]

Dawncala,
Thinking you are really near where I am. If we just pack for this weeks weather here, we should be good in 2 months there.

The first Alaska cruise is May 3rd, only 3 weeks before ours. I am truly hoping to learn more then.

I also repeat the offer for anyone driving from Seattle to Vancouver that is staying a few days to act as tourguide the weekend before the cruise.

In a weird twist of fate, a teacher at school for a unit on the Klondike Gold Rush had a family emergency so I am now teaching that class. I called up to Skayway to request a teacher packet and get some info- so I picked her brain.

We are planning about 4 hours just for visiting the National Park and doing the short walking tours in town.

The ranger I spoke to said that Mendenhall can be seen in an hour or you could spend all day there doing longer hikes.
Skye

[jrp]

ok heres the brush.. We waited too long to book the airline.. We though we were going to drive but the cost of gas and wear and tear on the car has ruled that out.. What I need is some info on the train or bus out of Seattle on the 23.. We can save quite a bit of moola by going by Southwest instead of to Vancouver.. Any help on this would deeply be appreciated..Thanks a bunch
James

[NWmom]

www.amtrak.com
SEA to VAC
Seattle King Street Station to Vancouver, BC
Roundtrip per person no discounts for May 23rd (AAA has a small discount)

Northbound
By train $72 roundtrip each
Leaves at 7:40 am arrives 11:40 am (same next day as well)

or
Leaves 6:50 pm arrives 10:50 pm

by bus $80 roundtrip each
leaves 10:45 am arrives 2:15 pm

leaves 1pm arrives 5 pm

leaves 9:15 pm arrives 12:20 am next day

Southbound
Return options are by bus (fare higher to $80 each)
leave 11:30 arrive 3:30
leave 5:00 arrive 8:30

by Train
Leave 5:45 arrive 10:10

Why it takes longer by train- beautiful along the shore views both directions.

Southwest is known for on time arrivals here and is on the Satellite hub so your luggage will be waiting by the time you get to baggage.

You will need to take transport to get to the train or bus. I'll post that info next.

[NWmom]

I told the system http://soundtransit.org you wanted to go from SEATAC and arrive at Amtrak- King Street station at 6pm
You can choose arrival or depart times. I based it on being there 45 minutes before train. You might need a different arrival time at the train station
The good thing about Seattle is there is a barista on every corner so while you are walking there are coffee stands everywhere.

This amtrak station has checked luggage so you might be able to do that and go get a coffee.

Allow 45 minutes to transfer this way
5:12 to 5:45 light rail $2.50 each
plus walking .3 miles to Amtrak

or 1 hour 10 minutes
4:49 to 5:15 bus 1
5:26 to 5:57 bus 2
to get to the train station $5.25 each

Hubby did the light rail bus this summer with no problem pulling his luggage.

No idea on cab fare.

What times are you looking at for flights coming in?

We haven't decided the drive versus take the train idea yet. Our train would actually cost more than yours and would be a much shorter ride.
I dread arriving in Vancouver at 11 pm at night, but also not fond of 11:40 am and then having to do customs. It really comes down to do I want to hotel it the night before or not. Of course I could do that anyway if we drive.

Maybe we go the night before by car, get checked in and run a DISboard minivan service to the hotel? Hmmm. where are you staying? We could do train station pickup up in Vancouver.

[fireplug]

We are arriving in Seattle on the 22nd and are thinking about doing Amtrak. We want to see a few sights around town on the 22nd (my birthday....51 ) and 23rd Any Hotels that are near Amtrak and not too far from say the Pik Place Market ??????


Squid

[NWmom]

http://www.downtownseattle.com/content/visitors/Tips.cfm

http://www.seattle.gov/html/citizen/maps_seattle.htm

For how to get there from the airport this gives a good explanation
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g60878-s301/Seattle:Washington:Arriving.And.Departing.html
(note: the end of the Light Rail line(LINK) is at Westlake Center.

There are hotels at Westlake and it makes a great base of operations. (but they are not by Amtrak)

From Westlake you can walk 4 blocks to Pike Street Market to watch them throw the fish. Westlake itself is a shopping mall if you need any last minute clothes items.
DOwn a few more stairs and you are on the docks. The Seattle Aqurium is here. Local species makes it unique to others I have visited.

Also from Westlake you can take the monorail to the Seattle Center----Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, Experience Music Project and the Duck Tour

Westlake is on the Northern edge of the free bus area in downtown.

How practical is it to take the free buses?
Without luggage, pretty easy. Enough that we go downtown on the commuter train for school fieldtrips with 65 plus kids and use the the buses.

From Westlake:
You can take free buses to Pioneer Square for the Underground Tour, Klondike Gold Rush National Park.

King Street Station is near this area. I would cab it from the hotel to Amtrak on account of the luggage.

There are Starbucks everywhere- the original starbucks is located here. Personally, being from the east coast I don't like Starbucks (:offtopic:) I find it very bitter. So I go to Tully's instead-- not as many but still good.


Favorite things to do:
North
Space Needle- only go up if the weather is clear. Beautiful vistas make it worth it.
Ride the Ducks- they give a great tour, even the locals like to do this one over again.
Pacific Science Center (kids)

Central
Pike Street Market- a must do, but not sure why, we always take out of towners there and they love it.

Pioneer Square
Underground Tour- kids and adults alike enjoy it. A lot of history presented in a way it is one of THE most requested field trips by the kids. A MUST DO. does involves stairs as it is all down one flight of stairs to Old Seattle

Klondike Gold Rush National Park-Seattle Unit much cooler than it sounds as a lot of the Gold rush really started here.

Things to skip:
Experience Music Project
unless you must see the guitar of some famous musician, skip it. It's a bit overpriced- I was glad I was there on field trip discount as even that was high.
One exception--you are a science fiction fan, then the free science fiction tv/movie museum makes it worthwhile.
Other exception- you have to see the outfits the Supremes wore.
Kids like the making music section and the broken guitar sculpture.

[NWmom]

Okay on that site you can select hotels by area. I put in Pioneer square and two came up.

The Marriot would allow you to take light rail to within a block or two (downhill walk.)

Then you are only a few blocks from the Amtrak King Street Station

For those just taking Light rail to to Amtrak use the International District- Chinatown You are trhen about 2 blocks from King Street Station

Also from Westlake you could take the lightrail to that station as well and avoid the cab.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/SEAPS?scid=20110310t170101000002&pid=corptbta
Putting this link in as it shows the local of the train station, light rail(LINK), the M is the hotel. You can grab and move the map to go north to Westlake. Find the lightrail station, look for Pike Street and go west (Pike Street Market is at the end) DOwn the stairs is the Seattle Aquarium. There is elevator access, but you have to ask for directions.

Follow 4th ave as it heads north. It will take you to the Seattle Center (the gray shaded areas with the words Key Arena and McCaw Hall are labeled) This is where the Space Needle, The Duck Tours, Science Center etc are located, also an Imax Theatre.

[jrp]

:tinker:Hi everyone:mickeyjum
WE bit the bullet and booked our flight into Vancouver today.. We tried every way we could to really make it work but the times just were not there.. We are flying Air Canada into Toronto to change planes into Vancouver, then on the way back we go through San Francisco and change to Virgin Atlantic back To Dallas.. This works as the hotel we are at the night before has a shuttle from the airport and to the cruise terminal.. Afterwards we are hoping to stay at one of Disney's exchange resorts in Vancouver for 4 days afterwards but, I do have a backup hotel if they don't come through.. I want to thank everyone for their help in trying to get me straightened out.. I will update the list Manana . Doing pretty good after my surgery and started today with some real food but, only very small portions..:rotfl: Hope to be back up to speed by the cruise.. I saw someone on the Passporter web site today who is on the cruise and will invite them to the website as soon as I can..

Bye for now

James:sail::firefight

[jrp]

Hi Everyone:banana:
The never ending saga of the travel agency continues with them billing us twice on our account after we changed the time of our flight in San Francisco.. After 3 hours of wrangling with a call center in another country:offtopic:and my DW beyond mad due to tranfers with no answer from a superviser, I called them back and demanded to speak with a supervisor. It took me 5 minutes to be connected (don't figure):scared1:I explained what they had done charging me double plus charging againg for the insurance:scared1:The supervisor put me on hold for 10 minutes and when he returned he said the overcharge had been returned and they would also return the insurance money they charged extra too..:woohoo:Little late but at least I have some satisfaction:banana:.I am upgrading the list for everyone, and hope it is correct..:cheer2:

Here is the updated list..
1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE= Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-*DVC&30th Wedding Ann.*DD-College graduation.
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-Skye-44*DH-Kevin(The great)=50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-Kitty/Katie-*9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8*10TH wedding ann.*
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-45
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10
17. gonecrusin*DW-Susan-54*DH-John-54*DD-Emily- 21*DDBF-Lauren-20*35th Wedding Ann.*DVC
18. happyDSL*
19. Heard02*DW-35*DH-41*DD-5

If there are any more lurkers on here:laughing:just let me know and I will add you to our "Alaska 3 Hour tour cruise":boat:

Bye for now

James and D.Anne:dance3:

[ChriStephanie]

Hi Everyone,
I buzzed through the news so far on this thread and thought I'd stop lurking and introduce myself. I'm Gonecruisin's oldest daughter (and DH) and we'll be joining the fam and all of you aboard! I'm Stephanie - 26, will be celebrating my 27th birthday on the red-eye back on June 1 and DH Chris - 28. We live in Rochester, NY. This will be my fifth or sixth Disney Cruise and this will be the first Disney Cruise for DH Chris! I've been doing a lot of reading and research and can't wait for vacation!! Are we there yet? How about now? Now? 60-some days and counting!
S&C

[Christy May]

We are getting so close to our cruise.... we have booked our
dog sled and zip line excursions.
Me- Christy 46
DH - Roy 51
DS- Justin 20
DD - Brandi 24

We just celebrated our 27 anniversary last week.
Our daughter will be celebrating her 24th birthday on the boat.
Looking forward to meeting everyone.
:cool1:

[jrp]

:cool1:Hi ALL
I see a coouple of newbies on here and want to say :welcome: I am adding you to the lsit:worship: of the "3 Hour Tour".. I think things will pick up on here now that we are getting closer to the appointed time:hourglass.

Here is the updated list..
1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE= Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-*DVC&30th Wedding Ann.*DD-College graduation.
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-Skye-44*DH-Kevin(The great)=50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-Kitty/Katie-*9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8*10TH wedding ann.*
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-45
14. Christy May*DW-Christy-46*DH-Roy-51*DS-Justin-20*DD-Brandi-24
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10
17. gonecrusin*DW-Susan-54*DH-John-54*DD-Emily- 21*DDBF-Lauren-20*35th Wedding Ann.*DVC
18. happyDSL*
19. Heard02*DW-35*DH-41*DD-5
20. ChriStephanie*DW-Stephanie-26*DH-Chris-28

Thanks Everyone:thanks:

James:firefight

[fireplug]

Welcome newbies!:dance3:

Squid

[NWmom]

:yay::cheer2::dance3:

Not sure who is more excited and doing the cruise countdown

The kids or the parents
Skye

[disnanny]

Hi jrp aka keeper of the Fish extender list,

I'm not sure if everyone on the DIS list is participating in the FE. Will you be cutting the list off at some time and confirming participation? I want to get started with my gifts but of course it will depend on the number how I am going to do this.

:confused3

[gonecrusin]

I'm pretty much been lurking on this thread but as we get closer and closer the more excited I get! So yay! I am opening up! hahaha!
Anyone staying the night before in Vancouver? We booked the Pan Pacific so I think all we do is walk down and get on. Can't be easier than that I don't think.
I am so anxious to see the navigators and read reports of the first Alaska sailing.
Anyone else stressing on what to pack? I am!

Me-35
DH-41
DD-5
Layers and more layers. We were just in Disney last week and many of the DVC guides kept saying take layers. Fleece, sweatshirt and rain gear or something water repellent. We enjoyed the sun and 85 degrees everyday I started to question why I was going to Alaska.

[gonecrusin]

Dawncala,
Thinking you are really near where I am. If we just pack for this weeks weather here, we should be good in 2 months there.

The first Alaska cruise is May 3rd, only 3 weeks before ours. I am truly hoping to learn more then.

I also repeat the offer for anyone driving from Seattle to Vancouver that is staying a few days to act as tourguide the weekend before the cruise.

In a weird twist of fate, a teacher at school for a unit on the Klondike Gold Rush had a family emergency so I am now teaching that class. I called up to Skayway to request a teacher packet and get some info- so I picked her brain.

We are planning about 4 hours just for visiting the National Park and doing the short walking tours in town.

The ranger I spoke to said that Mendenhall can be seen in an hour or you could spend all day there doing longer hikes.
Skye

We are flying into Seattle on Saturday and taking the Amtrak to Vancouver on Sunday morning we are staying at the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Sunday and Monday night. There are six of us (all adults 20's-50's) and this is our first trip to this part of Canada. If you don't mind I would love to talk about things to do, not to do and so on.

[gonecrusin]

Hi Everyone,
I buzzed through the news so far on this thread and thought I'd stop lurking and introduce myself. I'm Gonecruisin's oldest daughter (and DH) and we'll be joining the fam and all of you aboard! I'm Stephanie - 26, will be celebrating my 27th birthday on the red-eye back on June 1 and DH Chris - 28. We live in Rochester, NY. This will be my fifth or sixth Disney Cruise and this will be the first Disney Cruise for DH Chris! I've been doing a lot of reading and research and can't wait for vacation!! Are we there yet? How about now? Now? 60-some days and counting!
S&C

:welcome::cheer2::grouphug::woohoo::welcome:

[NWmom]

We are flying into Seattle on Saturday and taking the Amtrak to Vancouver on Sunday morning we are staying at the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Sunday and Monday night. There are six of us (all adults 20's-50's) and this is our first trip to this part of Canada. If you don't mind I would love to talk about things to do, not to do and so on.

Seattle I can help with-
If you are not arriving too late, I recommend the Underground Tour in Seattle as top choice.They are open until 7pm in May.
http://www.undergroundtour.com/index.html
Space needle is a must see.

If you are asking about Vancouver, I have been to the Vancouver Aquarium.
Piece of trivia, many years ago The Disney Channel had a show "Danger Bay" that was filmed there so it was neat to see the actual aquarium.

I am not a Vancouver expert at all, although I do know my way from a few places in that area. There is a good thread on Vancouver that some locals started hre on the boards.
Skye
Still deciding if I am going to do the tourist thing myself the day we disembark or make a rush back to my Klondike class. Tourist is winning.

[jrp]

Hi everyone:woohoo:
Yesterday Disney came through with the ressie confirmation for our after cruise 4 day stay at the Sheraton Vancouver.:banana:Looking at pictures sent by the Manager shows it has a mini kitchen in it, which should cut down on food prices at a restaurant:yay:I think we should cut off the list of Fish Extenders and Newbies at 14 days(for those Math challenged that would be 2 weeks)lol:teacher:I will continue to update the list as necc. We are still thinking of dropping the train trip and just explore for the day as I don't know about the stamina yet.. I started back to the gym the other day and thought I would die the next morning with the pain.:scared1: Have to remember I am not 20 anymore and don't work at the Fire Department anymore..:confused3Everyone have a great day and tick tick tick-no not the croc but the count down.Fly Peter Pan Fly.:3dglasses

Jamespirate:

[Amy Fran]

We are still thinking of dropping the train trip and just explore for the day as I don't know about the stamina yet.. Jamespirate:

Everyone I've talked to and every book I've read said the narrow gauge RR is not to be missed. I believe you just ride the train and watch the scenery out the window so I wouldn't think stamina would be a problem there. I hope you continue to improve and your physical recovery gets easier! --Amy

[fireplug]

We have done the WPY railroad and it is a gorgeous trip! We loved it. You can stand out back on the platform and take some really nice pics.!

Squid

[Diannah]

Hi all! I'm brand new to the DIS boards (been on PassPorter for a while). We'll be on this sailing, also! We being:

Me - Diannah - 48
DH - Tom - 54
DD - Mim - 16

Not celebrating anything in particular other than our first "real" vacation since our last Disney cruise (Wonder land and Sea) in '04. Haven't had the chance to researd FE's yet, so don't know if we'll be participating yet or not.

:scared1: Oops. Just looked at the clock. Gotta run. DD and I are community theatre actresses and have to leave for rehearsal (Morris Park Players' production of "Grease") in 15 min! Hope to chat more later....

[jrp]

Hi all! I'm brand new to the DIS boards (been on PassPorter for a while). We'll be on this sailing, also! We being:

Me - Diannah - 48
DH - Tom - 54
DD - Mini - 16

Not celebrating anything in particular other than our first "real" vacation since our last Disney cruise (Wonder land and Sea) in '04. Haven't had the chance to researd FE's yet, so don't know if we'll be participating yet or not.

:scared1: Oops. Just looked at the clock. Gotta run. DD and I are community theatre actresses and have to leave for rehearsal (Morris Park Players' production of "Grease") in 15 min! Hope to chat more later....

Here is the updated list..
1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE= Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-*DVC&30th Wedding Ann.*DD-College graduation.
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-Skye-44*DH-Kevin(The great)=50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-Kitty/Katie-*9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8*10TH wedding ann.*
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-45
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10
17. gonecrusin*DW-Susan-54*DH-John-54*DD-Emily- 21*DDBF-Lauren-20*35th Wedding Ann.*DVC
18. happyDSL*
19. Heard02*DW-35*DH-41*DD-5
20. Diannah* DW-Diannah-48*DH-Tom-54*DD-Mim-16
21. Warbluzki*DW-Barb*DH-Tom*7114.

If there are any more lurkers on here just let me know and I will add you to our "Alaska 3 Hour tour cruise"


:welcome::rainbow::welcome:
Welcome to the Alaska "3 Hour Tour" cruise Diannah and Tom.. I saw you on the PassPorter group and was going to invite you here but I have had some very pressing things going on lately,also welcome Barb and Tom.. For any DISers on this site I am also on Face book and yes I am addicted to the games.:rotfl:There is a like site I have which is the dis group and it has good info on the wonder in there.. I have not canceled the train trip yet and still hope to attend it anyway.. Will check back later.. James Parker on FB if you want to friend me..
Jamespirate:

[Amy Fran]

A friend of mine sent me a powerpoint of the Yukon & Whitepass RR that is just gorgeous. I don't see any way I can attach the file here but, if anyone would like to see it for themselves, I can forward the file through email. Just send me your addy :thumbsup2 --Amy

[ChriStephanie]

So excited I posted twice.

[ChriStephanie]

Hey JRP, looks like Chris and I got added and dropped back off the list... weird? We're looking forward to getting out of town, this week we got snowed on for hopefully the last time for several months here in Rochester. Please Mother Nature, please?

Do we have anything formally arranged yet for meet ups on board? I just got a postcard in the mail the other day from DCL with reminders to look at the online reservation stuff (old news, already done) and I promptly hung it on the fridge! I can't wait I can't wait I can't wait!

Does anyone else belong to CruiseCritic's message boards? There's some good active threads there for information and reviews that I've been picking through to try to get more of a lay of the land. I see Heard02 and two others with user names I don't see on our list - anyone else here and there too?

[NWmom]

I was convinced by the description to do the railroad. We were trying how to work that out with Liarsville without the meal.
Then we saw they had a combo- one way train and doing the trail camp on the way back.

Too many fun things to do in Juneau still reworking that one.

Doing the Disney exclusive Lumberjack show in Ketchikan and hoping they have a log rolling contest between Donald and Goofy. (which I know will not happen as they would get wet.)

How about the meet and great? Any ideas?

Skye- lives close enough she will bring too many clothes as a sacrifice so she can leave the laundry room to others that are flying in :laundy:

[jrp]

Here is the updated list..
1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE= Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-*DVC&30th Wedding Ann.*DD-College graduation.
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-Skye-44*DH-Kevin(The great)=50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-Kitty/Katie-*9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8*10TH wedding ann.*
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-45
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10
17. gonecrusin*DW-Susan-54*DH-John-54*DD-Emily- 21*DDBF-Lauren-20*35th Wedding Ann.*DVC
18. happyDSL*
19. Heard02*DW-35*DH-41*DD-5
20. Diannah* DW-Diannah-48*DH-Tom-54*DD-Mim-16
21. Warbluzki*DW-Barb*DH-Tom*7114.
22. ChriStephanie*DW-Stephanie-26*DH-Chris-28


Thought I would re-post the list again.. Sorry Steph as I also think that was weird of how I dropped you off somehow or another.. I was hoping that we could meet in the promenade lounge on deck 3.. it is open, it has a bar, it has table and chairs.. There is no guarantee that it will not rain when we leave port.. We could meet before the boat drill about 2 PM or so.. If we meet after the boat drill the folks on first dinner need time to prepare with the kids, and they will end up rushing.... Anyone who would like to share a table it can also be arranged.. Just send me a pm. I can call Disney guest services and all they require is your ressie number and the number in your party.. We are eating at second sitting. Hope all are doing well..

James and D.Anne

[gonecrusin]

I was looking for you on facebook but there were too many James Parker's. I'm not too good with that stuff is there an easier way to friend you?

[jrp]

Hi Susan
I have a picture of a cartoon Mickey Mouse in a Firetruck.. Didn't put my middle initial as I should have..If not able to find me give me your Facebook name and I will look for you..:worship:

Bye for now

Jamespirate:

[NWmom]

I have a question about meal seatings.

We are on second seating. What does that look like for meal times?

We have early port activities and wondered.

I know for breakfast and lunch we can opt out and do the buffet, but was curious about what the times would be for meals if we decided to just eat in the full service.

Any experience out there?

[gonecrusin]

Second seating is usually between 8:00 and 8:30 PM depending on your rotation.

[gonecrusin]

Hi Susan
I have a picture of a cartoon Mickey Mouse in a Firetruck.. Didn't put my middle initial as I should have..If not able to find me give me your Facebook name and I will look for you..:worship:

Bye for now

Jamespirate:

It's probably me but I can't locate you. You would never guess I'm a computer programmer! Try finding me: Susan Reed

[jrp]

Hi All:dance3:
Yes, the second seating does start at 0830 but, I don't know if they will do anything new on this cruise or not.. Hopefully someone on an earlier cruise will post a daily program for us to give us some idea of the activities and food times.. Susan, I have tried to find you also and there are several listed.. I tried to locate through the MD but it will not show that unless you are a friend already.. Give me a hint as to the picture.. Also I play the FV and so-on..Look forward to hopefully finding you on FB..

James

[gonecrusin]

James, my picture is actually my daughter and 3 friends. I went out and looked for myself and didn't have any trouble finding me :) Look for Social Security Administration (this is one of the groups that I belong to and my present employer).

[RCDisneyFan]

Hi All - my husband (Jason) and I (Rebecca) are traveling on this cruise. It'll be our third trip on the Wonder but it's been awhile! I'm interested in taking part in FEs, I think - it'll be a new experience for me...

[jrp]

Hi All:cool1:
Thought I would re-post the list since we have a newbie on board the "3 Hour Tour cruise" Wlcome Rebecca and Jason :welcome:

Here is the updated list..
1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE= Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-*DVC&30th Wedding Ann.*DD-College graduation.
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-Skye-44*DH-Kevin(The great)=50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-Kitty/Katie-*9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8*10TH wedding ann.*
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-45
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10
17. gonecrusin*DW-Susan-54*DH-John-54*DD-Emily- 21*DDBF-Lauren-20*35th Wedding Ann.*DVC
18. happyDSL*
19. Heard02*DW-35*DH-41*DD-5
20. Diannah* DW-Diannah-48*DH-Tom-54*DD-Mim-16
21. Warbluzki*DW-Barb*DH-Tom*7114.
22. ChriStephanie*DW-Stephanie-26*DH-Chris-28
23. RCDisneyFan*DW-Rebecca*DH-Jason*

Susan, I tried to find your daughter's picture with her 3 girlfriends but to no avail..Looked for over an hour,to the end of the list..The info doesn't show until you friend the person.. This is like clue!! Any more hints?:grouphug:

Jamespirate:

[gonecrusin]

Susan, I tried to find your daughter's picture with her 3 girlfriends but to no avail..Looked for over an hour,to the end of the list..The info doesn't show until you friend the person.. This is like clue!! Any more hints?:grouphug:

Jamespirate:

I need to ask a kid cause they would know how to do this. I'll let you know what I find out. Cross you fingers :bitelip:

The 'young person' suggested we do it by email address. I am going to PM you with my info and let's see if that makes thing easy.

[Diannah]

I tried to find you on facebook, too, James, and your pic didn't come up. If you're both still having trouble, friend me (my name's a little more unique due to the spelling :-), and I'll sent a neighbor suggestion to each of you for the other. (Does that make sense? We had our first major dance rehearsal last night and my brain still hurts! :rotfl: )

Please put something about the cruise or the DIS boards in your request, so I don't ignore it. :upsidedown:

peace,
Diannah

[Diannah]

Is anyone else GTY? If so, have you gotten your room assignment yet?

[jrp]

Hi All..:cool1:
I need your last name Diannah as there are hundreds with your first nameAlsore you in the picture alone?
Yes we have a room of 7136, we got a handicapped room which is in the back of the ship but also is larger than the other rooms.. I have tried to put room numbers at the end of the name post when someone post them.. We have also completed our online checkin through Disney..:banana:.. I would think everyone with a room number would be GTY.. As soon as you respond back I will try to find you on FB..Alrready made my door signs through Print Shop and have most of my magnets done.. Need to bring up my signs on photo paper. I then glue a clear page holder to a larger foam pad which I put magnetic tape to the back and can change out the pics as many times as I want.. I will post some as soon as I get back into my photo account.. The area around the pics on the foam I decorate with stickers of Mickey and such.. It is fun to see them.. I also have ears and such for the porthole on the door which I can send to anyone who wants them, I put the ears on magnetic paper and then cut them out..:dance3:..

James

[Diannah]

Diannah Robertson

Sorry. For some reason I thought my last name was posted here :confused3

Do we have the "rules" for the FE yet? I think we're going to participate, but don't know that we can handle gifts for everyone everyday. Are we doing daily or one per cruise gifts? Or are we winging it?

Do we need one FE pouch per person and do we need to label which belongs to whom? (Haven't done this before, can you tell?:rotfl: ) I've read on other threads that some FE's have been disappearing. I'm wondering if making each pouch with a closure (like a drawsting pouch or even a buckle closure) would help with that? Just starting to think about all of this at this point.

What sort of things are the usual type gifts? We're not drinkers, so shot glasses don't really interest us. What else do people tend to do?

[Amy Fran]

I know for breakfast and lunch we can opt out and do the buffet, but was curious about what the times would be for meals if we decided to just eat in the full service.

Any experience out there?

I know other people already responded about dinner times but, from your post, it sounds like you might need more info. Assigned seating at a specific time only applies to dinner. You are free to eat at any restaurant any time for breakfast & lunch & snacks throughout the day, provided that restaurant is open. (The daily navigator will list what time each restaurant is open each day.) If you are unable or just don't feel like making it to your assigned seating for dinner, you are free to eat upstairs with open seating instead (on the Magic, the restaurant is called Topsiders - I can't remember what it's called on the Wonder :confused3). I hope that helps! --Amy

[jrp]

Hi all:cool1:
As far as the FE's go there are really no rulespirate:.. My DW bought some Mickey Green material and but 2 pockets on then made a little loop at the top and we got a dowel which we then attached a ribbon to hang outside the room on the note hanger:wizard:.. We then put our DISer name on the pockets with the craft glitter inks from a craft store:3dglasses..The gifts I think are more for the kids:thumbsup2, but we did do one for everyone who participated for the adults:cool2:.. You would be surprised what all we got.. One year we got a glass Mickey serving plate, shot glasses, and I think the little things from the dollar store for the kids..Bubbles, glasses, little do-dads.. It is fun to come back or wake up to something new in your FE.The first year they had the Pirate night I had 3 bags of beads and handed them out at the party.. Kids and parents thought I was part of the Disney crew with our outfits on.. Not this time though ( We lived in Florida then and drove to Cocoa Beach):drive:.. We have to search for the FE now or make a new one soon.. Hope that helps everyone on the FE:grouphug:.. Even leaving something for your own family is fun also..

Bye for now
James:firefight:disrocks:
p.s.
The restaurant is called the Beach Blanket

[fireplug]

Here is my Facebook link
All you have to do is go to your profile page , highlight and select the http link and post it OR private message it to who you want!

Squid

http://www.facebook.com/#!/ChiefSquid

[RCDisneyFan]

It doesn't look like there are too many kids in this bunch - I was thinking a FE gift per room. Do we have a count of how many will be participating?

[jrp]

It doesn't look like there are too many kids in this bunch - I was thinking a FE gift per room. Do we have a count of how many will be participating?

Hi RCDisneyFan:cool1:
From the list I agree about the little ones.. It looks like we only have a few under the teen age and that will be simple to gift for..:santa:If everyone on the "3 Hour tour Cruise" would please just post with a yes or nor for having a FE.,I will put it on the list behind the names.. I feel that one gift per room is appropriate and a very good idea.:grouphug: Lets hope everyone on the list will participate.. Here's hopingprincess:

James

[gonecrusin]

Here is my Facebook link
All you have to do is go to your profile page , highlight and select the http link and post it OR private message it to who you want!

Squid

http://www.facebook.com/#!/ChiefSquid

Where have you been? This is so easy

http://www.facebook.com/#!/snreed410

Here you go James! OOPS didn't know my screen name was snreed410

[gonecrusin]

Hi RCDisneyFan:cool1:
From the list I agree about the little ones.. It looks like we only have a few under the teen age and that will be simple to gift for..:santa:If everyone on the "3 Hour tour Cruise" would please just post with a yes or nor for having a FE.,I will put it on the list behind the names.. I feel that one gift per room is appropriate and a very good idea.:grouphug: Lets hope everyone on the list will participate.. Here's hopingprincess:

James

Our cabin is #7122 and yes we will do FE

[gonecrusin]

Diannah Robertson

Sorry. For some reason I thought my last name was posted here :confused3

Do we have the "rules" for the FE yet? I think we're going to participate, but don't know that we can handle gifts for everyone everyday. Are we doing daily or one per cruise gifts? Or are we winging it?

Do we need one FE pouch per person and do we need to label which belongs to whom? (Haven't done this before, can you tell?:rotfl: ) I've read on other threads that some FE's have been disappearing. I'm wondering if making each pouch with a closure (like a drawsting pouch or even a buckle closure) would help with that? Just starting to think about all of this at this point.

What sort of things are the usual type gifts? We're not drinkers, so shot glasses don't really interest us. What else do people tend to do?

The last group we did this with tried to bring something that pertained to their home state. Maryland is known for Old Bay seasoning so I gave sample packs to each cabin (not happening this time :)). Magnet from home. Some even went as far as to make magnets with each person in the cabins name on them. It can be as simple as you want any little thing is a nice surprise.

[RCDisneyFan]

Hi RCDisneyFan:cool1:
From the list I agree about the little ones.. It looks like we only have a few under the teen age and that will be simple to gift for..:santa:If everyone on the "3 Hour tour Cruise" would please just post with a yes or nor for having a FE.,I will put it on the list behind the names.. I feel that one gift per room is appropriate and a very good idea.:grouphug: Lets hope everyone on the list will participate.. Here's hopingprincess:

James

Maybe goes without saying - we'll participate. We're in 7612.

[Dawncala]

please just post with a yes or no for having a FE.,I will put it on the list behind the names..

Count us in for FE. I don't know my room # yet, but will let you know when do.

[NWmom]

The last group we did this with tried to bring something that pertained to their home state. Maryland is known for Old Bay seasoning so I gave sample packs to each cabin (not happening this time :)). Magnet from home. Some even went as far as to make magnets with each person in the cabins name on them. It can be as simple as you want any little thing is a nice surprise.

Hey, that's my original homestate. We've moved a lot so I claim many hometowns.
Ok, so-- would it be bad form to bring Old Bay with us for seasoning the bland (without OB) seafood?

Someone in my family really wanted to do this, lol. I've converted hubby to Maryland Bluestone, but do have to admit it is a lot less work to eat Dungeness than Maryland Bluestone. But less fun.

Hmm, off to think what we could bring.
Skye

[NWmom]

I know other people already responded about dinner times but, from your post, it sounds like you might need more info. Assigned seating at a specific time only applies to dinner. You are free to eat at any restaurant any time for breakfast & lunch & snacks throughout the day, provided that restaurant is open. (The daily navigator will list what time each restaurant is open each day.) If you are unable or just don't feel like making it to your assigned seating for dinner, you are free to eat upstairs with open seating instead (on the Magic, the restaurant is called Topsiders - I can't remember what it's called on the Wonder :confused3). I hope that helps! --Amy

Thanks Amy, That's what I was trying to figure out. I can let ds17 know he will be able to eat breakfast before going ashore.

Seriously, that boy is looking forward to the food more than anything. Major hollow leg syndrome.

[jrp]

Hi Everyone:cool1:
Here is my FB link http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000879618378 Let me know if this works for you or not. I will up date the list with everyone who has left their room numbers and FE acknowledgement.. Have to take Roxie our Pomm to the groomers for a short cut for the summer time.. It is going to be in the 90's here by tomorrow. Man the weather is really crazy here in Texas. Started working on the door signs today and will take pictures of the progress to post here. I will post later on today..

James

[jrp]

Hi All:cool1:

Here is the updated list..
1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE= Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-*DVC&30th Wedding Ann.*DD-College graduation.
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-Skye-44*DH-Kevin(The great)=50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-Kitty/Katie-9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8*10TH wedding Ann.*
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-45
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10*FE=Y
17. gonecrusin*DW-Susan-54*DH-John-54*DD-Emily- 21*DDBF-Lauren-20*35th Wedding Ann.*DVC*#7122*FE=Y
18. happyDSL*
19. Heard02*DW-35*DH-41*DD-5
20. Diannah* DW-Diannah-48*DH-Tom-54*DD-Mim-16
21. Warbluzki*DW-Barb*DH-Tom*7114.
22. ChriStephanie*DW-Stephanie-26*DH-Chris-28
23. RCDisneyFan*DW-Rebecca*DH-Jason*#7612*FE=Y

I hope this helps.. Just let me know if anyone else decides on the FE and I will add your info.. Looks like most of us are staying on the 7 deck.. We can have a party on the hidden area in the aft of the ship.. It will be our little Castaway Cay..:scared1:pirate:

James

[Amy Fran]

I can let ds17 know he will be able to eat breakfast before going ashore.

I understand Hollow Leg Syndrome. Our youngest is a 17-year-old boy, too. You also have the option to order room service any time of the day (room service is included in the price of your cruise! - minus tips & certain drinks). In your stateroom there will even be a paper for you to check off what you want for breakfast and what time you'd like it brought to your room. Just hang it on your doorknob before you go to bed and voila!:wizard: Breakfast is served :) We did this every night in order to have coffee available when I woke up. There are no coffee makers in the staterooms and you do NOT want to be around me before I've had a cup! :scared1: --Amy

[Diannah]

:banana:We were GTY 9C, ended up with #2588, which is listed as a 9B. Anyone know the difference between 9C and 9B? Placement looks good, near the center of the ship on level 2. I tend toward sea sickness, so, as I understand it, this is pretty much where we'd want to be. :thumbsup2

I'm pretty certain we're a yes for the FE. Just have to get one made. :rotfl: And, of course, decide what to get everyone. Well, if all else fails, there's always wild rice.... :lmao:

[RCDisneyFan]

I'm pretty certain we're a yes for the FE. Just have to get one made.

If you can't / don't make it yourself - reach out now to one of the sellers on ebay or etsy. Usually it takes a few weeks... ~4 is what I've seen most. I've ordered mine and have my fingers crossed it will arrive in time!

[Diannah]

Are there any rules for the FE's themselves? Like they can't be bigger than so-n-so or can't stick out farther than so many inches from the wall? I have a few ideas, including drawstring bags or Treasure chests made out of foam core or foam sheets, but need to know if there are any limitations first. It seems from the pics that traditional FE's are flat pocket/envelope types, but I've never really been one for following tradition too closely. :rotfl:

Thanks!

[RCDisneyFan]

I think they can only be 8 inches wide - otherwise they won't fit in the space. Other than, that I think the only thing that restricts you is your imagination!

[tearem]

Do you have to have a real fish extender, or can you just decorate a gift bag or something and hang on the fish. I am much more excited aobut making and giving out gifts than actually making or buying a fish extender.

[RCDisneyFan]

I've seen pictures of decorated canvas and fabric bags... If your gift bag is really sturdy and the handle long enough, it should be fine. :)

[jrp]

Hi All:cool1:

Here is the updated list..
1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE= Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.*FE-Y
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-*DVC&30th Wedding Ann.*DD-College graduation.
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-Skye-44*DH-Kevin(The great)=50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-Kitty/Katie-9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8*10TH wedding Ann.*FE-Y
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082*FE-Y
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-45
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10*FE=Y
17. gonecrusin*DW-Susan-54*DH-John-54*DD-Emily- 21*DDBF-Lauren-20*35th Wedding Ann.*DVC*#7122*FE=Y
18. happyDSL*
19. Heard02*DW-35*DH-41*DD-5
20. Diannah* DW-Diannah-48*DH-Tom-54*DD-Mim-16*#2588*FE-Y
21. Warbluzki*DW-Barb*DH-Tom*7114.
22. ChriStephanie*DW-Stephanie-26*DH-Chris-28
23. RCDisneyFan*DW-Rebecca*DH-Jason*#7612*FE=Y

As far as I know the only restrictions for the FE are they must not obstruct the doorway.. I have seen them all the way to the floor and some very elaborate ones also..I will post the picture of ours which I found this weekend after doing Spring cleaning the whole time..An A category is more attractive and more expensive than the others. Other than this there is no real distinction..:confused3

Jamespirate:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/1271/thumbs/House_013.jpg

[Amy Fran]

Count Steve & I in for the FE! I'm excited to participate! :goodvibes --Amy

[jrp]

Hi All:cool1:
Here is a copy of the door magnet placement mat I made.. I have made 2 of them and can change the picture as the mood strikes.. Make the sheets on photo paper and through print shop..

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/uploads/72240/0181.JPG


Jamespirate:

[Diannah]

Somehow our stateroom got mistyped. We'll be in 2588, not 2598.:goodvibes

We're finally under the 50 day mark! :cool1::banana::woohoo::yay:

[tearem]

This will be our first cruise, therefore our first FE and I think we would like to participate!

[gonecrusin]

Somehow our stateroom got mistyped. We'll be in 2588, not 2598.:goodvibes

We're finally under the 50 day mark! :cool1::banana::woohoo::yay:

Now the time is going to fly by :cool1::jumping1:

[gonecrusin]

Hi All:cool1:
Here is a copy of the door magnet placement mat I made.. I have made 2 of them and can change the picture as the mood strikes.. Make the sheets on photo paper and through print shop..

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/uploads/72240/0181.JPG


Jamespirate:

This is so cute!

Where to find the time :scratchin

[Lori1035]

I've been away from this thread too long. I had to catch up on the last couple of months. We won't be participating in the FE. I'll have too much to keep up with having my parents and parents-in-law along on this trip.

Oh, btw, my DMIL & DFIL are celebrating their 50th anniversary less than a month after our trip. I think the trip is their gift to each other. We're having a party for them on the Saturday after we get back from the cruise.

Between a graduation party for my son and this anniversary party, I'll be busy until the day we leave for Vancouver. I haven't had much spare time to plan this cruise but I'm going to try to book a hotel for the night before the cruise today.

See you all real soon,
Lori

[gonecrusin]

Here is the link if anyone wanted to know about the big announcement.

http://www.disneycruisenews.com/ContentDrillDown.aspx?DisplayItem=48f2287a-4446-45ad-bed4-905457bf68cb

3 new ports: NYC, TX and SEATTLE

Enjoy!

[NWmom]

Yes, Seattle!!!!!!

First though was drats!! Out of Seattle would have been so much easier this year for so many with airfare.

Second thought was one extra stop, pitty party for us.

Third thought was- they won't get the inside passage all the way up that we will travel--poor them.

For the record-- it will be a different cruise as they would have to travel to the west of San Juan Island. It would not be an inside passage cruise.

Think a wide westerly approach avoiding all the pesky little islands in Canadian waters while you head north. Much quicker which is why they can add Victoria, BC to the itinerary.

Victoria is beautiful and has a real castle for the princesses and a fantastic high tea!

And gives me an edge to maybe do a last minute cruise next summer for not so much money. But my hubby wants to go to New York.

Catch a broadway show--See the Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty (again, - his sister used to work there.)
Disney trivia connection- The long wig from Splash was left in the staff lounge- sis told off Ron Howard after she locked up the wig, holding up production as she was promised they would not go in the staff lounge. They didn't do it again!!)

Of course this is all after we catch the leprechaiun and have him give us some of his pot of gold, lol.
Skye

[fireplug]

We are getting a bit more excited lately. Been busy learning our new camera. I hope to get more comfortable with it by the time we leave!

Sound like a nice group of FE. I will do a door magnet or two just to decorate and make it easier to find our way home!

Squid

[Amy Fran]

Here is the link if anyone wanted to know about the big announcement.

OMG!!! I'm desperately trying to figure out how I can afford the 15-night Hawaiian cruise!! THAT is awesome! :cool1: Going on that cruise next year could off-set the pity-party I've got goin on about the Alaskan cruises sailing from Seattle next year compared to the cost of our international flight for this one. :mad: Oh well... Consider us pioneers!

[2BNDisney]

I thought the EXACT same thing - would have saved a bundle cruising out of Seattle vs Vancouver! I wonder if that is why they changed it because they thought not as many people sailed Alaska since that airfare was so high. I know I almost did not. And I am only flying solo!

And the Pacific Coast cruises do sound great, ESPECIALLY Hawaii!




OMG!!! I'm desperately trying to figure out how I can afford the 15-night Hawaiian cruise!! THAT is awesome! :cool1: Going on that cruise next year could off-set the pity-party I've got goin on about the Alaskan cruises sailing from Seattle next year compared to the cost of our international flight for this one. :mad: Oh well... Consider us pioneers!

[fireplug]

I hope they keep doing the Hawaii cruises, even if its like every other year or so.

Squid

[gonecrusin]

I hope they keep doing the Hawaii cruises, even if its like every other year or so.

Squid

That make 2 of us! Can't make it 2012 but would love to have another opportunity.

[jrp]

Hi All:cool1:
They must of gotten an ear full from Disney Customers as to the problems associated with traveling to another country and then sailing to Alaska.. I do like the thought of the inside passage as that will be great for scenery.:wizard: Looking forward to meeting everyone and have we all agreed for a 2:00pm or 1400 meet at the promenade lounge?:dance3:I just would like a show of hands or pixie dust as to your participation.. We can all decide if we want another meet later in the cruise.. Look at the time:idea:
Bye for now

Jamespirate::grouphug:

[gonecrusin]

Hi All:cool1:
They must of gotten an ear full from Disney Customers as to the problems associated with traveling to another country and then sailing to Alaska.. I do like the thought of the inside passage as that will be great for scenery.:wizard: Looking forward to meeting everyone and have we all agreed for a 2:00pm or 1400 meet at the promenade lounge?:dance3:I just would like a show of hands or pixie dust as to your participation.. We can all decide if we want another meet later in the cruise.. Look at the time:idea:
Bye for now

Jamespirate::grouphug:

We will be there with bells on (if my family will allow it :rotfl:. 2:00 PM Promenade Lounge.

[Diannah]

Hi All:cool1:
have we all agreed for a 2:00pm or 1400 meet at the promenade lounge?:dance3:I just would like a show of hands or pixie dust as to your participation.. We can all decide if we want another meet later in the cruise.. Look at the time:idea:
Bye for now

Jamespirate::grouphug:

We don't know yet what time we'll be arriving, so I can't promise one way or the other...:confused3 Still working out details at the moment.

[Dawncala]

[QUOTE=jrp;40674828]Looking forward to meeting everyone and have we all agreed for a 2:00pm or 1400 meet at the promenade lounge?:dance3:I just would like a show of hands or pixie dust as to your participation.. We can all decide if we want another meet later in the cruise.. Look at the time:idea:
QUOTE]

We'll try, but we're driving up so I can't be sure we'll arrive in time.

FYI: We got our room assignment (for Fish Extenders). We're in room #8000.

[frozenmickey]

Hi Everyone,

I thought I should introduce myself and my family since this cruise is fast approaching.

Stateroom - #7524
Me - Jennifer
DH - Andy
DS (8) - Colin
DD (6) - Morgan

We're are really excited to be sailing with everyone, especially my mom and dad, who you have already met (disnanny). What's even more exciting is finally we get to go on a cruise so close to home! In true DIS fashion, it sounds like everyone is making plans to meet, so we will definitely try to be there.

Also, we would like to added to the Fish Extender list...

Looking forward to getting to know all of you! :cool1:

Jennifer

[gonecrusin]

Hi Everyone,

I thought I should introduce myself and my family since this cruise is fast approaching.

Stateroom - #7524
Me - Jennifer
DH - Andy
DS (8) - Colin
DD (6) - Morgan

We're are really excited to be sailing with everyone, especially my mom and dad, who you have already met (disnanny). What's even more exciting is finally we get to go on a cruise so close to home! In true DIS fashion, it sounds like everyone is making plans to meet, so we will definitely try to be there.

Also, we would like to added to the Fish Extender list...

Looking forward to getting to know all of you! :cool1:

Jennifer

:welcome:

[gonecrusin]

[QUOTE=jrp;40674828]Looking forward to meeting everyone and have we all agreed for a 2:00pm or 1400 meet at the promenade lounge?:dance3:I just would like a show of hands or pixie dust as to your participation.. We can all decide if we want another meet later in the cruise.. Look at the time:idea:
QUOTE]

We'll try, but we're driving up so I can't be sure we'll arrive in time.

FYI: We got our room assignment (for Fish Extenders). We're in room #8000.

That's an easy number to remember!

[disnanny]

We are on the DIS list but forgot to confirm that we will be joining the FE, we are in #7528, We are looking forward to meeting everyone.

[Amy Fran]

have we all agreed for a 2:00pm or 1400 meet at the promenade lounge?:dance3:I just would like a show of hands or pixie dust as to your participation..

Steve & I should be able to make it at that time. Since so many people aren't sure they'll be onboard yet by 2:00, I do think it'd be a good idea to set up another meet Wednesday (an At Sea day) or Thursday (Tracy Arm day). :grouphug: --Amy

[Lori1035]

Well, we booked on the Hawaii cruise today. I'm really excited about that one! Now if I can just get my mind back on this cruise. I really need to sit down with my family and make excursion decisions soon.

Lori

[gonecrusin]

Well, we booked on the Hawaii cruise today. I'm really excited about that one! Now if I can just get my mind back on this cruise. I really need to sit down with my family and make excursion decisions soon.

Lori

Congratulations!

[jrp]

Here is the updated list..
1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE=
Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.*FE-Y
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-*DVC&30th Wedding Ann.*DD-
College graduation.
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS
GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-Skye-44*DH-Kevin(The great)=50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-
Kitty/Katie-9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8*10TH wedding Ann.*FE-Y
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082*FE-Y
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528*FE-Y
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-45
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10*#8000*FE=Y
17. gonecrusin*DW-Susan-54*DH-John-54*DD-Emily- 21*DDBF-Lauren-20*35th Wedding Ann.*DVC*#7122*FE=Y
18. happyDSL*
19. Heard02*DW-35*DH-41*DD-5
20. Diannah* DW-Diannah-48*DH-Tom-54*DD-Mim-16*#2588*FE-Y
21. Warbluzki*DW-Barb*DH-Tom*7114.
22. ChriStephanie*DW-Stephanie-26*DH-Chris-28*#7123
23. RCDisneyFan*DW-Rebecca*DH-Jason*#7612*FE=Y
24. frozenmickey*DW-Jennifer-*DH-Andy-*DS-Colin-8*DD-Morgan-
6*#7524*FE-Y


Meet and greet at 2:00pm or 1400 will be a good time as you have to be in place for the lifeboat drill usually by 4:0pm or 1600.. Not sure yet of the time on the Alaska cruise yet but we can change it if the times are different for the boat drill..Yes a second meet and greet is great, especially if someone has a concierge room. We can all decide on the time when we meet as we should think of Wednesday at sea..As soon as we can see a navigator posted it should give us more options around scheduled events..
Lets just go ahead with the meet and greet time for now.. We can always put a sticky note in your FE for the future time if unable to make it on Tuesday due to time constraints..


Jamespirate:

[gonecrusin]

Here is the updated list..
22. ChriStephanie*DW-Stephanie-26*DH-Chris-28

Jamespirate:

ChriStephanie cabin 7123

[Amy Fran]

Because I specifically wrote "No FE" on my list for Teemsum, but JRP had them as a yes, I went back to find this :
Happy New Year, everyone !

Made my final payment today.

We won't have fish extenders.

So I believe we only have 9 families participating in the FE.

[RCDisneyFan]

I should be able to make 2:00 - not sure if I'll get DH to come along (DISboard is really my thing).

Very excited - I just ordered my FE gift. :cool1:

I know there was some discussion of bringing stuff from your home state but I couldn't think of anything good. Being from the NYC area, all I could think of was crime, bagels and homeless people. I don't think I'd be allowed to bring any of those aboard!!:lmao:

[NWmom]

We're in for FE. Update our listing please:

NWmom*DW-Skye-44*DH-Kevin=50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-
Katie-9 *22nd Wedding Anniversary* DVC* #7007*FE=Y

2pm, 1400, promenade lounge check

Skye

[gonecrusin]

Got a message from ChriStephanie last night that at midnight vacation is 1000 hours away. Can't wait!:dance3:

[NWmom]

Got a message from ChriStephanie last night that at midnight vacation is 1000 hours away. Can't wait!:dance3:

Ok, I have been on a cruise to Hawaii back when American Hawaii Cruises was still in business. It is not my first cruise . . .

. . . So why am I gettting so excited for this one?
a) I am long overdue for some fun
b) It's Disney
c) I'm just a big kid at heart

Please tell me that Chip and Dale will be there.
Skye

[Amy Fran]

Please tell me that Chip and Dale will be there.
Skye

Chip & Dale were on our Caribbean cruise so I'm assuming they'll be there. They were super cute on pirate night!!pirate:

[fireplug]

We have booked another Alaskan cruise/tour for next year. Going on Celebrity. So this year will be a good way to pick up info and port stuff.

Looking forward to meeting everyone we should be there and on board by two!

Squid

[NWmom]

Our cruise documents arrived!!!!

It's really happening. I so need this vacation. I've missed Mickey.
Skye

[gonecrusin]

Our cruise documents arrived!!!!

It's really happening. I so need this vacation. I've missed Mickey.
Skye

Ours arrived today also!!! Isn't funny how it really seems real once the docs are in hand?

[gonecrusin]

What does everyone think about having name tags for the meet and greet? I would be willing to make them for everyone.

WOW is the wind blowing here!

[NWmom]

We've finally decided we are going up the day before. Working on hotel reservation now.

Turns out where we planned to park is closed so we have to rethink this.

Open to suggestions.
Skye

[WANNABE@WDW]

We have never cruised before, so what better way to try cruising than with Disney! We (me - Kim, dh-Anthony, dd Sarah 14, and dd Sydney 10). We are bringing some cruise junkies with us though, mom-Angie, dad-Sheldon, sister-in-law Tamara, and brother-in-law Steve. We won't be doing the FE's but we will try to join y'all for the meet. We are flying in on Saturday to see the Vancouver/ Victoria area. We can't wait!:yay:

[NWmom]

Okay, we have a hotel for Sunday to Tuesday at Sutton Place.

Is anyone else there? Good deal for our room through hubby's work.

He may be sneaking on here soon. If he does you'll know because he is NWDad.

Still have to get our Amtrak tickets, but will do that at the station this week. I have some questions to ask so we will have a field trip there, (beautiful building)

Now I still have to arrange the doggie babysitter. This one might be the hardest of them all.

Skye

[NWDAD]

Sneeking in to say Hi. Saw all the fun my DW was haveing and decided to join in.

NWdad

[disnanny]

I am counting 10 joining in for the FE. Has the list been cut off yet (can't see if this has happened) I need to get mine done soon, lots of ideas rolling around

will try to get to the meet,

[fireplug]

Our cruise documents arrived!!!!

It's really happening. I so need this vacation. I've missed Mickey.
Skye

Ours arrived today also!!! Isn't funny how it really seems real once the docs are in hand?

WOOHOO Ours arrived too! 5 years between Docs Dance's :banana::banana::dance3::dance3::banana::banana: is TOO LONG!


Squid

[fireplug]

Sneeking in to say Hi. Saw all the fun my DW was haveing and decided to join in.

NWdad

Be careful ... once you drink the Kool Aid.....there is NO TURNING BACK! :scared1:

Glad to have you join in!

Squid

[gonecrusin]

Sneeking in to say Hi. Saw all the fun my DW was haveing and decided to join in.

NWdad

:welcome:

Trying to get my DH to join in but it hasn't worked yet. I'm going to use you as an inspiration! Don't know what he would call himself so I may not know when he is here.

[NWmom]

I am counting 10 joining in for the FE. Has the list been cut off yet (can't see if this has happened) I need to get mine done soon, lots of ideas rolling around

We are doing FE, but are not on the main list yet. So that makes 11.

Trying to decide what to do for FE gifts.
Do we just do one per family? Or do we do anything for the kids as well?
NW

[2BNDisney]

Okay, we have a hotel for Sunday to Tuesday at Sutton Place.

Is anyone else there? Good deal for our room through hubby's work.

He may be sneaking on here soon. If he does you'll know because he is NWDad.

Still have to get our Amtrak tickets, but will do that at the station this week. I have some questions to ask so we will have a field trip there, (beautiful building)

Now I still have to arrange the doggie babysitter. This one might be the hardest of them all.

Skye

I am there too but only for 1 night. Good to see a fellow Disboarder is there too. I hear celebrities have been spotted around this one.:cool2:

[teemsum]

Got our cruise docs today.

Now it seems real

LOL, my DH is more excited than I am.


Cruisingly Yours

[gonecrusin]

Okay, we have a hotel for Sunday to Tuesday at Sutton Place.

Is anyone else there? Good deal for our room through hubby's work.

He may be sneaking on here soon. If he does you'll know because he is NWDad.

Still have to get our Amtrak tickets, but will do that at the station this week. I have some questions to ask so we will have a field trip there, (beautiful building)

Now I still have to arrange the doggie babysitter. This one might be the hardest of them all.

Skye

Let me ask your opinion. We have a reservation at the Renaissance Harbourside Hotel on Hastings. At the time I made the reservation the price was good for US Federal Government rate but now it's up, almost $200 per night. I was looking at Sutton Place and it looks like they are comparable in price. I like that it's sort of in the middle of downtown. Have you stayed there before? It seems like the Harbourside is off the beaten path. What about transporation to the port? Just wondering what others think.

[disnanny]

When you book on a gov't rate the price doesn't change, the rate stays consistent. Did they quote you a higher price?

[NWmom]

I haven't stayed there before but friends have as well as many of the locals that post in the Vancouver thread.

It seems to be in the center of things to do.

Hasting could be good or bad, let me look it up and see where on Hastings it is. I'll post in a few minutes after I check with my friend.
SKye

[NWmom]

I should clarify that we are at La Grande Residence Vancouver at Sutton Place. (full kitchen if you are staying more than a day. and only about 20 more than the regular rooms)

It seems to be in the center of things to do. One block off Robson. go to expedia.com and put in the search, you can map it to see where things are.

Ok Renaisance Harbourside is about 3 blocks from Canada Place (in the good direction) along the water. (to the left of Canada Place)

My hotel is about 6 blocks away from the water, but closer to things to do. Both are a cheap cab ride to Canada Place.
My hotel is currently cheaper than yours on expedia, but you have another way to book so check there.

Also I found that if you used www.aaa.com - put in Vancouver near Canada Place you limit the search to those closest. Then you can select 5 hotels and select Map it and it gives you a good comparison by showing you all at once.

Also prices are cheaper tonight than when we were looking this weekend.
Skye

[gonecrusin]

When you book on a gov't rate the price doesn't change, the rate stays consistent. Did they quote you a higher price?

That is what I was thinking. If anything they change yearly and that is if the per diem changes for that area.

Yes, it was one price when I booked it and now it's showing another and when I called the higher is what they told me it was.

What to do :confused3 Well, I have a few weeks to decide. Maybe I'll turn it over to the young adults.

[Diannah]

Haven't seen yet if the FE list has been finalized. Just wondering when that will happen so we know exactly how many and who we're working with....

[NWmom]

Picked up our amtrak (train) tickets yesterday. This is what the agent told us so I am passing it along.

They do a preborder screening when you buy your tickets. You have to show your travel documents and the info is entered in the computer. Make sure they spell your name correctly for each member of the party on each direction of the tickets. (took three times to get everyone's names right on all tickets.) Next time I will just do it online, but I wanted the kids to see the station.

Make sure you have your tickets and ids on you as you move about the train, they can be checked at any time.

Heading northbound-
please arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Plan on time for customs after you exit the train in Vancouver.

Heading southbound-
arrive at the station 60 minutes early. They lock the gates, behind you before the train leaves.
You fill out paperwork for crossing the border at that time. I think he said they screen bags at that time as well.

Then the train will stop at the border for a passport check. Make sure kids are with the parent that has their id when you cross the border at Blaine. US officials will go through the train and check IDs.

They did allow people to carry in their drinks from the coffee vendor.

And most impoortantly. YOUR TICKETS ARE ACTUAL TICKETS, DO NOT LOSE THEM OR YOU WILL HAVE TO BUY ANOTHER SET.

And if you are heading north on Sunday, take the morning train- it is half the price of the evening train right now.

Skye

[gonecrusin]

Picked up our amtrak (train) tickets yesterday. This is what the agent told us so I am passing it along.

They do a preborder screening when you buy your tickets. You have to show your travel documents and the info is entered in the computer. Make sure they spell your name correctly for each member of the party on each direction of the tickets. (took three times to get everyone's names right on all tickets.) Next time I will just do it online, but I wanted the kids to see the station.

Make sure you have your tickets and ids on you as you move about the train, they can be checked at any time.

Heading northbound-
please arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Plan on time for customs after you exit the train in Vancouver.

Heading southbound-
arrive at the station 60 minutes early. They lock the gates, behind you before the train leaves.
You fill out paperwork for crossing the border at that time. I think he said they screen bags at that time as well.

Then the train will stop at the border for a passport check. Make sure kids are with the parent that has their id when you cross the border at Blaine. US officials will go through the train and check IDs.

They did allow people to carry in their drinks from the coffee vendor.

And most impoortantly. YOUR TICKETS ARE ACTUAL TICKETS, DO NOT LOSE THEM OR YOU WILL HAVE TO BUY ANOTHER SET.

And if you are heading north on Sunday, take the morning train- it is half the price of the evening train right now.

Skye

Thanks for all the great information. We will be taking the morning train on Sunday. Can't wait!:yay:

[jrp]

Hi All:cool1:
Been absent fromt he list for awhile and haven't even been on the computer as I have been laid up fpor over a week.. I had a syncopal episode (passed out) and struck the kitchen counter when I fell.. I was feeling a little weird before I passed out and was trying to get to the sink in the kitchen and the next thing I knew I woke up on the kitchen floor in a weird position. i crawled to my daughters room and woke her up where she helped me to a chair in the living room.. She wanted to take me to the ER but I would not consent.. we found both my knees bloody ( just scrapes) without any obvious breaks.. I had a terrible bruise on my left forearm with alot of pain but no apparent fracture.. My right upper arm had caught the counter top going down and had all kind of pretty patterns on it.. I also had pain on the right side of my chest and probably had some rib bruising but without apparent fractures. My head had a huge goose egg but again being an old retired paramedic I denied it all.. No hospital for me dude.... I was pretty banged up and was on pain med for 3-4 days and today is the first day of being up and around again.. Yes I have passed out before but usually have some idea of what is happening to me and sit down.. Doctors think I have Autonomic Hypotension(which means they have no idea),,lol Trying to catch up with the forum now..

James

[gonecrusin]

Hi All:cool1:
Been absent fromt he list for awhile and haven't even been on the computer as I have been laid up fpor over a week.. I had a syncopal episode (passed out) and struck the kitchen counter when I fell.. I was feeling a little weird before I passed out and was trying to get to the sink in the kitchen and the next thing I knew I woke up on the kitchen floor in a weird position. i crawled to my daughters room and woke her up where she helped me to a chair in the living room.. She wanted to take me to the ER but I would not consent.. we found both my knees bloody ( just scrapes) without any obvious breaks.. I had a terrible bruise on my left forearm with alot of pain but no apparent fracture.. My right upper arm had caught the counter top going down and had all kind of pretty patterns on it.. I also had pain on the right side of my chest and probably had some rib bruising but without apparent fractures. My head had a huge goose egg but again being an old retired paramedic I denied it all.. No hospital for me dude.... I was pretty banged up and was on pain med for 3-4 days and today is the first day of being up and around again.. Yes I have passed out before but usually have some idea of what is happening to me and sit down.. Doctors think I have Autonomic Hypotension(which means they have no idea),,lol Trying to catch up with the forum now..

James

:eek: Was wondering where you were. :scared1: Get yourself all better so you will be in top form for the cruise. Take care!

[jrp]

Hi all:cool1:

Here is the updated list..
1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE=
Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.*FE-Y
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-*DVC&30th Wedding Ann.*DD-
College graduation.
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS
GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-Skye-44*DH-Kevin(The great)-50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-
Kitty/Kate-9*DVC*#7007*22 Wedding Ann.*FE-Y
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8*10TH wedding Ann.*FE-Y
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082*FE-Y
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528*FE-Y
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-45
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10*#8000*FE=Y
17. gonecrusin*DW-Susan-54*DH-John-54*DD-Emily- 21*DDBF-Lauren-20*35th Wedding Ann.*DVC*#7122*FE=Y
18. happyDSL*
19. Heard02*DW-35*DH-41*DD-5
20. Diannah* DW-Diannah-48*DH-Tom-54*DD-Mim-16*#2588*FE-Y
21. Warbluzki*DW-Barb*DH-Tom*7114.
22. ChriStephanie*DW-Stephanie-26*DH-Chris-28*#7123
23. RCDisneyFan*DW-Rebecca*DH-Jason*#7612*FE=Y
24. frozenmickey*DW-Jennifer-*DH-Andy-*DS-Colin-8*DD-Morgan-
6*#7524*FE-Y
25. WANNABE@WDW*DW-Kim*DH-Anthony*DD-Sarah-14*DD-Sydney-10*DM-Angie*DF-Sheldon*SIL-Tamara*BIL-Steve


We should definately cut off the FE at 30 days.. That will give us all time to focus in on getting what we need and PACKING:banana: If you don't make the meet and greet on the first day you don't need to worry as we will schedule a nother on probably the first day at sea..I think name tags are great if you want to make them for everyone.. Last cruise I go button pins from Micheals and put DIS mickey ears in them with the date of the cruise in the ears and you DIS board name in the the face area.. I had several who didn't even pick them up.. I for one would like one and hopefully others on the grou;p will join in to get one too. Please advise on the post as to your participation for a nametag so the person doing them gets a count and can do them as soon as possible.:idea:Squid no jokes abou the Kool Aid as I was at French Geana when I was a load master on a c141 in the Air force and ferried bodies back from Jim Jone's encampment..Just kidding about the koll Aid dude,:headache:as it doesn't bother me anymore.. OK 33 days out..Wish I could have gotten to you before you booked your room as we are staying our night before at the Super 8 as they have a shuttle from the airport to the hotel.We are just sleeping there that night and found out they are now owned by Wyndam resorts.:cheer2:We are staying afterwards for 4 days at the Sheraton Wall and will do the Tourist thing then.. Yes that's right a "3 Hour Alaskan Tour" (Gilligan's Island theme in the Background) lol:scared1:Maybe we should have a movie night to watch the Posieden movie (spelling may not be actual size)..:woohoo: Welcome to the newbies to the groupd and carry on..

Jamespirate:

[fireplug]

Glad to hear you are healing Jim. yncopal episodes can be dangerous thouh. Maybe you should get checked out when the trip is over......
I am thinking about what all to bring. Starting my list so to speak. I hope everyone else is as excited as we are!
Squid

[disnanny]

I count 11 so far for the list, there are some stateroom numbers missing. I have taken the liberty of putting together a FE list.

1. jrp#7136 FE=Y
2. teemsum*FE-Y need stateroom number :dance3:
3. NWmom*#7007 FE=Y NOTE room number may be changing
4. Tearem*# 1038FE-Y
5. Amy Fran #6082*FE-Y
6. disnanny#7528*FE-Y
7. Dawncala#8000*FE=Y
8. gonecrusin*#7122*FE=Y
9 Diannah #2588*FE-Y
10. RCDisneyFan#7612*FE=Y
11. frozenmickey*#7524*FE-Y
12. Christy May #6026

[gonecrusin]

I count 11 so far for the list, there are some stateroom numbers missing. I have taken the liberty of putting together a FE list.

1. jrp#7136 FE=Y
2. teemsum*FE-Y need stateroom number :dance3:
3. NWmom*#7007 FE=Y
4. Tearem*FE-Y need stateroom number :dance3:
5. Amy Fran #6082*FE-Y
6. disnanny#7528*FE-Y
7. Dawncala#8000*FE=Y
8. gonecrusi*#7122*FE=Y
9 Diannah #2588*FE-Y
10. RCDisneyFan#7612*FE=Y
11. frozenmickey*#7524*FE-Y


Thanks for putting the list together. I am #8 please add an 'n' (gonecrusin)