March 3, 2005 Wonder!

[mkymouse4ever]

Sorry, if a thread is already started, but search didn't come up with one. :blush:

Wondering if anyone else is taking the Wonder on March 3rd? :grouphug: :flower1: Looking forward to our 2nd cruise, 1st time as castawaycay members :earseek: .

Mky princess:

[mkymouse4ever]

:Pinkbounc We can't be the only one's on this cruise? Must not be sold out?

mky princess:

[mudangel77]

HI! We will be going on the 3/3/05 Wonder. We are taking it as a family trip.... 3 adults & 4 children! Have traveled a lot but have never cruised before. Any helpful hints for a novice cruiser??

[jomik1]

Hi

We'll be on the Wonder on March 3rd. This will also be our 2nd cruise. We were on the Magic in March 2004. I will be sailing with my DH, DS11 & DS 9. We can't wait to board!! :cool1:

[mkymouse4ever]

Yipee! We have a group now! :grouphug: This is our 2nd cruise with disney. Just myself princess: & and sister :flower: . We did the wonder in July 2004, and hope to have good weather too. We are combining with our own version of "land" going to wdw! :earboy2: .

mudangel77 : Sorry, No we have no good tips. We actually did very poorly on our 1st attempt. We spent too much time at dinner, very good tablemates and too much chitchat! So missed too many activities, or places to crowded by time we got there. :blush: We Flunked out to cruising 101. :blush: . So we are armed and dangerous now. Know where to go, and how to get there! (and how to order at dinner), (get 2 appetizers if you don't want the salad) :teleport: . Good luck. pirate:

jomik1: See your from northern Illinois too. Hi ya neighbor! Maybe you can fill us in on the March weather conditions of the sea and castaway cay? Got to be an improvement over the weather here. :rolleyes:

MKY princess:

[jomik1]

Hi Mkymouse

We have lots of family down in the Southern Burbs by you. My sis and a bunch of cousins, Aunts & Uncles in Joliet and surrounding suburbs.

When we went on the Magic last year it was 3/27 - 4/3. The sea was calm. We really didn't feel the ship move at all (day or night). None of us ever became seasick. We were in Key West, Grand Caymon, Cozumel, & Castaway Cay. The weather was beautiful almost every day. Mid to upper 80's in Key West & Grand Caymon (Went swimming with the Stingrays which was awesome!!). Hot and humid in Cozumel. A front came through during the afternoon in Cozumel which brought in some rain late in the day. We still had plenty of time for sightseeing and then swimming on the boat before the rain. The next day at sea brought us cool temperatures. When we were at Castaway Cay the temps were in the low to mid 70's and windy in the morning but sunny by afternoon. It ended up being a beautiful day. A little chilly in the morning but perfect in the afternoon. We stayed out on the beach from about 9am til around 3pm. The kids had a ball playing pool and shuffle board at Castaway Cay. They didn't really swim until after we ate lunch. They also had fun playing football on the beach. The water was a little too chilly for my taste but I did walk in a little bit. The cool water didn't seem to bother the kids at all tho!! :D . Some of the excursions were cancelled at Castaway Cay because of the heavy surf. I remember the snorkeling being cancelled. We didn't have any plans for the day so that didn't really bother us.

Hopefully the weather will cooperate with us in early March. Since this is only a 3 day cruise, I'm really hoping for nice weather. My SIL, BIL, Nephew12 & Nephew10 are also coming with us. This will be their first cruise so I am praying the weather cooperates. I haven't checked out weather.com yet to see what the temps are normally in the Bahama's for that time of year yet.

Hopefully we'll find a few more us that are going 3/3.

Talk to you later.

[mudangel77]

THink the weather is suppossed to be upper 70's. I am very excited, too!! I am a single mother traveling with two boys, 6 &10! SO, thatshould be an experience in itself! I have read some about singles activities? Anyone know anything about that?

[jomik1]

There is definately lots of stuff to do. Not sure about things specific to singles but most of what we did last time didn't matter if you were a single or a couple. You boys are going to have a blast. They will never be bored!!

My mind is drawing a blank right now but last year I found a link on this board that took me to a websight the had copies of Navigators downloaded into Adobe. They were great to look at to get an idea of some of the events that are happening. Perhaps someone might have that link for you.

[mbs224]

We are taking our first cruise on 3/3/05 with my 6 and 10yo sons. Any other kids out there they can meet. We are staying at the Beach club for the four days prior to the cruise. How warm is it in the Bahamas in March? :charac2:

[suzkq]

Hi everyone!

We'll be on the Wonder starting March 3 too & I can't wait! It will be me (40) & DH (40) along with DS (12) and DD (9). We're staying at AKL prior to boarding, and at Universal's Royal Pacific Resort before that, so after 7 full days of theme parks, we'll be more than ready to kick back a bit on the ship.

My husband has cruised before, but this will be the first for myself and the kids. I got the Disney Cruise Passporter book and it was great - I highly recommend it for those of you who haven't cruised before.

My shore excursions are booked, PS's made, itinerary done, now time to focus on shopping and packing lists (we'll be gone a total of 10 days so I'm trying to plan ahead as best I can)!

Fingers crossed for fabulous weather - anything beats the 15 degrees it will be here in chilly New England tomorrow!

[mkymouse4ever]

Welcome! :boat: 15 degree's that's a heat wave! We haven't broken 10 in 5 days. :cool: I can't believe it either. That's the longest consistant cold snap I remember. At least it isn't snowing (yet). What excursions did you pick? We keep looking at them and just can't seem to come up with what we should do. Last July we just stayed on the ship. :cool1: It was nice and quiet, pool to ourselves but we thought maybe this time we should look around. Considered the beach days, and going to atlantis. Or just going to atlantis looking around and then shopping and going back to the ship early. (probably on our own). Any suggestions? We have the passporter and birnbaum's and took the same cruise in july 2004. (should know what we are doing, but still confused :blush: ) . We are like you we are going to WDW for 2 nites before cruise and then 2 weeks after cruise. We should be ready for the rest of winter by then. :earboy2:

Is it too early to start packing? Mky princess:

[suzkq]

mkymouse4ever -

Actually, 15 degrees WAS a heatwave :rolleyes: I got up yesterday to 5 degrees with windchill of negative 10...but that's O.K., we'll appreciate the toastly FL sun all the more!

As to shore excursions - while in Nassau, we'll do the dolphin swim at Blue Lagoon. The last trip we made we went to Discovery Cove and the kids still talk about it, so I decided to spring for the one at Blue Lagoon (presented the brochures to the kids for Christmas gifts - boy were they excited!). :Pinkbounc

While we're on Castaway Cay we'll do the parasailing - my 12 yo DS has always said he'd like to know what it feels like to fly - I figured this would be pretty close!

My husband was lucky enough to stay at Atlantis a few years ago and was very impressed - I considered visiting while we were there, but you can only do so much, right? The dolphins took priority.

You're staying 2 weeks after - that's fabulous - what an opportunity to truly take your time and enjoy your surroundings!

I actually have started packing...well, at least "gathering". I've got a big plastic bin in my closet and have been tossing stuff in for a while - it'll save me from searching later ("now where did I put those binoculars - I just saw them the other day..."). Especially with off season clothes and quickly growing kids, I've been careful to check to see that their shorts/swim suits still fit! :flower1:

[mudangel77]

I will be cruising with my sons 10 y & 6 y. We are so exicted and I am researching daily so I can be informed!!! It is getting a little obsessive!!! Anyone that wants to, PM me....I would love to meet some people before we go!

[momof2minnies]

We will also be on the Mar.3rd Wonder. Myself(39), DH(42),DD(13),DD(10),My Mom, Dad and Brother. We can't wait!!!! I could not figure out how to do the countdown on these boards.
This is the first cruise for all except my brother. We will be staying at SSR after the cruise!!!!
I wish today was the day- I think it may hit 20 degrees here today- it was only 32 yesterday morning in WDW too though- still would be better.
See you on the ship!!!
Linda

[mkymouse4ever]

:boat: We are getting a bigger group! Yeah. We here in chicagoland today had a heat wave! Got up to 37! :sunny: I almost got out my sunscreen and swimsuit! :rolleyes: Anyway, We are 37 days and counting down. My count down timer is a little off cause we are coming down earlier. :D Time to start watching for our paperwork in the mail! :cloud9: Wonder who will get there's first?

Mky princess:

[momof2minnies]

Mky,
Did you say you have cruised before? At what point do I panic if I have not seen paperwork? The travel agent we used- first and last time- does not seem to on top of things. Should cruise docs be here about 3 weeks out?
Thanks, Linda

[mkymouse4ever]

Yes, We took the same Wonder cruise last July! :teeth: It was great. But too short and quick. Tried to do to much. This time we are going at a slow pace, and going to enjoy it. We know where everything is now, and how it works. ;) Last July we got our doc's really early, I want to say about 4 weeks out. I booked myself through disneycruiseline thou. So not sure what happens with a TA. :confused3 Our july cruise was completely sold out, I hope this one is not. It would be nice to see the ship a little more empty. :sunny: But the weather was beauitful and hot. We had a little rain on the tropical party outside that nite that was it. Otherwise the seas where very calm.

pirate: Lets hope for warm weather! and Sun :sunny: . We really enjoyed being on the ship and just looking out our balcony. It was facinating to watch them turn the ship in a circle. (wait till we get to nassau). We where in a #7 navigator's cabin on the 5th floor and you could really "feel" the engines during this. We jumped up and ran out to see what was up. It was so cool.

Lets all celebrate to Feb 2005 it's a SHORT month!!!! :cheer2:

Mky princess:

[momof2minnies]

I have to say after reading some of the recent posts regarding the rough seas I am getting a little (a lot) nervous. This is our first time and I am a wreck. I read that the seas were so rough the toiletries came flying off the shelves in the bathroom! OMG! There is not enough tranquilizers in the world if that happens!
Please tell me this is unusual.
Linda

[goodywagon]

We are on the 03/03/2005 Wonder. Spending a few days at Animal Kingdom before, then a week at Contemporary after. First trip to WDW and first Disney cruise....been on a few Princess cruises in the past. The girls (11, 11, 7, 6) will be experiencing all of this for the first time. West Coasters, so we have done Disney Land several times. We are all counting down the days.

Hoping for great weather and calm seas, but we will have fun with whatever we get. I has to be better than work/school.

Sorry I had to use complete words in the message. Haven't quite got all of the DD, DH, DS, etc. stuff down yet. :)

[mkymouse4ever]

Welcome Goodywagon! and your gang! We will probably see you at WDW too! ::MickeyMo :teeth:

MOMof2minnies: THINK POSITIVE! We must! I'm a little worried but only about the weather being a little cool at castaway cay or not being able to dock there. :rolleyes: The sea (rough) is an adventure! Last July it was almost dull. :earseek: We were looking for some waves. The only thing that made me sick was the scopolamine patch, and I'm not kidding. I was queasy and said I'm dizzy, don't feel right, I took it off and felt great. I cannot ride tea cups, mission space, most coasters, those 3 D movies like china, and france are the worse, make me sick each time, know I won't like soarin' and get car sick easily if I'm not driving(why?). BUT I'm thinking positive! Its a big ship, eat sensible, (keep something in your stomach, bland) don't drink to much! If you touch anything (bannisters, table, chair, ANYTHING have your handy hand sanitizer with you so you and your family do not get SICK. This worked out great, people at our table were using ours at dinner. Once you give into motion sickness there is NO going back. If you are ill, get off the ship at naussa for a while, even if you didn't plan to and walk around, on the ground, It just feels different. You will feel better. If you have a balcony Open it up for air, (should be cooler hoping not cold) or if your in an inside GO to A DECK and sit outside get some air. The only place that REALLY bother me was waiting to enter Animator's Palette there are large window's it was dark and the wonder lights up the water and you could see it flying by the window at a fast pace (2nd nite) Right before they opened the door, this really made me dizzy and queasy, Got that whold motion thing going, but I forced myself to eat something and focus on the "nite" and soon forgot all about it. So lets hope for GOOD weather, good seas and a GREAT time!!!!!

Anyone else going to try to go to the Castaway cay party? this will be our 1st, Just my sister and I. Should be interesting, we are very excited! We are already fighting over the pins and towel!

Mky princess:

[mkymouse4ever]

:cheer2: Almost forgot: Last time we did use the tip about the over the door shoe rack. To hold your tolietries! It was WELL worth the $5.00 at Target! the little counters in the bathroom are the VERY small mirror type ones and only have a small low rail on them and I could see how something could fly off, with too much help. :rolleyes1 Plus this keeps everything separate. We rolled it up with stuff still in it, put it in the gym bag as is, and went on to the wdw resort and un rolled it, ready to go! :cheer2:

As for stuff flying off: During our 1st nite sleeping, I was sound asleep on the "couch" bed when the captin made the big turn in the middle of the nite? I caught myself as I almost came out of the bed! :rotfl: I didn't know what happened but woke up, so I turned on the TV, there is a station with the "bridge" and a map of where you are and you could see the turn! Knew that is what woke me up! Be careful!

Mky princess:

[momof2minnies]

OMG!!! I can just picture myself in the middle of the night-LOL!!!
We do have an over the door shoe rack I bought for the trip because of info on the boards.I can't wait- we are all so excited.
Linda

[momof2minnies]

Yesterday my parents docs arrived at our house but not ours. I just hope they were separated during shipment with UPS. I hope they come today. It's getting so close.

[momof2minnies]

We just got the rest of our docs. But in the mail!!!
That is so weird- but it is all the correct info. so I am psyched.
See you on the 3rd.

[steverog]

Hi guys, we booked today we have a two year old daughter and a 4 year old son. This will be our 5th Disney Cruise.
Steve

[mkymouse4ever]

pirate: So totally jealous here! No doc's in sight yet. :rolleyes: But yeah for you! :cheer2: Its snowing here right now. :earseek: I wonder if its warm there? Come on sun! :sunny: My count down timer is going to turn to the TEENS! :banana: :cool1:

Pleasant dreams! Mky princess:

[mkymouse4ever]

:cloud9: :banana: :cheer2: Spoke too soon! The UPS guy just came! They are here. No upgrade, but I am very happy with our cabin selection, so I really didn't want it changed, didn't want to think "do I really want this?" :confused3

Mky princess:

[goodywagon]

Our docs showed up (via ups) yesterday as well. Looks like we are all good to go.

[mudangel77]

Hey All! I assume everyone has read about Pirate Night that we are having, right? Well, we were wondering if anyone was gonna dress up and play the part that night! We are traveling with a group of eight and we thought it would be fun to dress up and make the most out of it! Looks like they also have a little family Princess & Pirates Dance that night before the main festivities, too. Any thoughts?

[momof2minnies]

I don't think we will be dressing up for pirates night. It is going to be hard enough to get my husband out of his vacation shorts and sneakers mode. It really is not right that it is suggested on vac. that you need to dress up.
The GOOD NEWS is only 2 MORE WEEKS to go!!!!!!!YEAH!!!!

[momof2minnies]

Hey everyone,
It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!!! 10 days !!!!! WOO HOO!!!!! Everyone ready? We actually leave on the 2nd. It's snowing pretty good here. I can't wait.
Linda

[mkymouse4ever]

We finally hit single digits and I've gotten sick. :rolleyes: So if you hear me coughing in the cabin next door, not contagious just my asthma. hoping meds and the florida warmth will clear me up. :sunny: I remember breathing really well out at sea. No allergens. :banana: Now if we only felt like packing. Hmmmm.

Mky princess:

[disneygatorfan]

I just booked yesterday, can't wait!

Will be myself (26F) and a friend (25M)!

Should be lot's of fun, now I will have to go back and read this thread and catch up!

[mkymouse4ever]

Welcome! disneygatorfan! :cheer2: Nice to have a last minute cruise! How has the weather in Orlando been? The one on the net reads in the 70's and 80's? is this correct? It is about 30 here. :rolleyes: Still snow on the ground from last nite. :earseek: yuk. And now looks gloomy like rain. [Can I be more depressing?].

Please advise us on Packing? shorts? jeans? capris? We are staying at wdw for 2 weeks after cruise also, so need alot of clothes (hate to do laundry more than once). Shirts do you need any sleeveless? shortsleeves? or long sleeves? Sweat shirts? jackets?

Thanks for the suggests, mky princess:

[disneygatorfan]

It's been BEAUTIFUL the past week and a half! Upper 70's during the day, mid 60's in the evening. Sunny, definitely been shorts, and tank top weather in the day time.

But sometimes cold fronts do come in, and cool us down for a few days. But it's getting a little late in the winter for major cold fronts in Florida, so I wouldn't worry.

When I sailed in late Jan, we had a cold front and they had to do the Sail Away party in the Atrium, but when we got to Nassau it was 75. I am expecting it to be much warmer this time. Since it's so late in the season, and it's been so warm lately.

I would pack mainly shorts, and tshirts... then just bring a pair of slacks and a light jacket or sweatshirt for the evenings. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the nice weather stays. If you are going into the parks before or after, look me up at the Tower of Terror or Rockin' Roller Coaster.

Shelley

[mkymouse4ever]

Thanks Shelley! That is a tremendous help! We will probably run into you on the ship too, cause I am traveling with my sister! to 30 / 40 something single females. :rolleyes: No kids. that will be us. Should not be to hard to pick us out. :earsgirl: :earsgirl:

Well we will have to be wearing jeans and jackets down anyway, takes care of that. maybe even wear the sweatshirt, for the plane. (save luggage room).

Sounds like you have done this cruise alot! Any good naussa tips? Last time we stayed on ship. 3 days wanted more ship time, and it was great. But thought might want to look around atlantis this time.

Thanks again, Mky princess:

[disneygatorfan]

I've been to Atlantis a few times. It's about a $4 taxi ride over. You can get into the Casino for free, and walk around the lobby area, and into some of the small shops there, but you can't get to the pools, or the aqaurium without paying. And they guard it very well. It's an impressive hotel, but living and working in the hotel/resort capital of the world, I go more for the casino. I'm not a big gambler, but its fun to play for an hour or howerver $20 will last me in the nickel slots :)

Usually though on Nassau day, I spend most of the day on the ship. I like the Rainforest room. it's $15 for a day pass, and its usually not crowded on port days, and it's relaxing.

I have gone to the public beach once on the 4 days, and it was a nice day. Lot's of vendors, but they take no very nicely. You can get a cab ride there as well. But I am not a big beach person, and the day at Castawy is nice enough.

Unfornuately, castaway is still showing some signs of the hurricane damage. The adult beach seemed to take the brunt of it, with some errosion, etc. But it's amazing how little damage there is, with all the hurricanes there were this past year.

Wow, can't wait! I love DCL, as you can see, really the only way I vacation.

[momof2minnies]

Shelley,
So glad to hear it has been nice there. Packing has been difficult because not having been on a cruise before I don't quite know what to expect.
Can't wait!!! See you there!!!
Linda

[wdwnewcomer]

Hi everyone. We, 2 adults and 3 childern, are going on the Wonder on 3/3/05 and are interested in the Nassua shore excursions. Does anyone know about stingray city and/or another activity to suggest?

[wdwnewcomer]

We are going to the Poly for 4 nights before the 3/3/05 Wonder cruise, any tips?

[disneygatorfan]

wdw..

Tip number one is you MUST eat at Ohana's it's one of my favorite Disney restaurants!

Tip number two is take advantage of the new Extra Magic Hours if you can. Now they have both the early morning extra magic hour, and 3 extra hours one night a week, at each park for resort guests.
Sunday is extra magic hours at the studios 7-10pm
Monday is the early extra magic hour at Epcot 8-9am
Tuesday is extra magic hours at Animal Kingdom 5-8pm
Wednesday is extra magic hours at MagicKingdom 7-10pm

Tip number three is to make sure you see Lion King and Tarzan Rocks!

Tip number four is, don't rush and try to see everything.. there is no way to see it all in 4 days.

[wdwnewcomer]

thanks for the tips, we are really looking forward to the trip. The weather looks a little iffy, but compared to New England (7 degrees this morning) I shouldn't complain. Should we have breakfast at the Poly in the AM?

[wdwnewcomer]

Thanks for the help. MKY, any advise for the Poly? We're planning on having breakfast there every morning, but don't know anything else we shouldn't miss.

[lawhit88]

Hi!! We are also going on 3/3 cruise!! We will have myself and DW, DS7 & DD5. We booked in November and it has taken me until today to find this site. Better late than never. I have done so much research that I feel like I have been at least 3 times already. I hope the real thing is as exciting as reading about it and living it through everybody else's pictures!!

Kids 1st cruise. Our 2nd cruise - DW and myself went on Carnival last year for 1st crusie on our 10th anniversary. Lot's of fun but this looks much better. If you can be addicted to something after 1 time, I think cruising is it for me. I am extremely jealous of all of those that have been 2 and 3 times a year...WOW!!

Looking forward to seeing all of you there...I will look for the yellow smiley faces.

[mkymouse4ever]

wdwnewcomer: I sent you a PM! :flower: You will love the Poly. Enjoy the volcano pool, and view of the water parade at nite. If you have time, We really love to rent the boats out on seven seas lagoon & over to bay lake. pirate: The kids will get a charge out of it. Its fun to cross the water bridge to the lake, over the road. And look up and see the monorail going over you at the same time. Only at WDW! ::MickeyMo

Have a great time. Here's to great weather, keep our fingers and toes crossed! Mky princess:

[mkymouse4ever]

:banana: We fly today! Yeah! Finally. All packed and ready. Hope no airport delays with the east coast storms. We had snow too, but just 1/2 inch to an inch in comparison. Not bad at all. Weather is still looking a bit cool for trip. :rolleyes: Hoping for a change, it was showing warmer just about a week ago, so maybe? Keeping fingers crossed. But still beats the 20's and 30's here!

pirate: Here's to safe travel, and making our ship! See you all on board!

Mky princess:

[jjenfa]

Hi,

I will be cruising on the Wonder on March 3rd also with 6 other members of my family. This will be a first time on a Disney Cruise for all of us and we cant wait to go!