11/10/05 Wonder 3-nights Anyone going?

[Lorelai71]

Trying again for 11-10-05? Anyone else going


Hi everyone,
I went through all our posts and put together a who's going lists. If any info is incorrect just let me know.

I know we will have a blast on this cruise :cool1:
Lorelai71: DD, DM, DB
PURTYPAT1: DW, DD 11, DSIL, DN 12, DN 16
Paticake: DW, DH, DS, DDIL
Otto's Doll: DW, DH, DS 12, DD 10, (friends - DW, DH, DD 11)
Pewing: DW, DH, DS 11, DS 9, DD 9mos
Nsmith: DW, DH, DD 11, DS 9
Grammynelliebelle: DGM, DGF, DD, DGD 6, DGD 14mos, DD, DGS 2
Petsar68: DW, DH, DD 8, DS 6
Wackywexler: DW, DH, DD 10, DS 8
Michboro: DW, DH, DS 7, DS6
Disdar: (2) 10 yr. old , (2) 7 yr old, (1) 4 year old, (1) 3 year old (all girls)
Mom2of2: DW, DH, DS 7, DS 14
DebºoºS: DW, DH, DS13
Kbeam: DM, DD 13, DD11
Mama8: DW, DH, DS 14, DS 13, DD 11, DS 7, DD 6, DD 4, DS 3, DSIL, DBIL


DIS Meet
3PM at the Mickey Pool on Thurs, Nov 10
:thewave:

[PURTYPAT1]

Hi Lorelai71

We're are going too.

Me my DD11 DSIL Newphew 12 & neice 16. We are leaving the husband home this trip.

We are actually arriving Tuesday, & going to the parks first. Then we are off to the Raddison the night before.

Who is going with you & what are your plans. Is this your first trip?

Lorelai71 Most of NJ schools will be closed, this week, & I am sure, that you will run into many fellow NJ cruisers.

What are you plans, & do you have any children?

Patricia :sunny:

[Lorelai71]

Hi Lorelai71

We're are going too.

Me my DD11 DSIL Newphew 12 & neice 16. We are leaving the husband home this trip.

We are actually arriving Tuesday, & going to the parks first. Then we are off to the Raddison the night before.

Who is going with you & what are your plans. Is this your first trip?

Lorelai71 Most of NJ schools will be closed, this week, & I am sure, that you will run into many fellow NJ cruisers.

What are you plans, & do you have any children?

Patricia :sunny:


Hi Pat,
Cool!

my cast: me-33; mother-53; brother-25

This is our first cruise ever and I am foaming at the mouth because it will be a surprise trip for my mother.

We have never been to WDW either. In fact we are planning to go to the World from Aug 11-20. My DM and DB know about the WDW trip but they don't know that I am booking a cruise as well.

It is killing me to keep it a secret but I know they will appreciate it so much.

Right now I have a room on hold: 2076-cat 9 and from what I have read on these boards it is best to arrive the day before so I plan on getting there on wed. Unfortunately, I am a teacher so I won't be able to leave until school lets out which means and early evening flight.

I have no clue where to stay. I would prefer to stay in a hotel at the port than at the airport. I am looking for the cheapest hotel because by the time we get there all we will want to do is get some sleep so we can start Thursday with lots of energy.

Do you know of any hotels around the port?

p.s. there is another person from this board who is also sailing screen name: ak1372 .

How many cruises have you been on?

[PURTYPAT1]

WHAT A GREAT SUPRISE. ACTUALLY THIS IS MY SECOND TRIP. WE WENT LAST YEAR FOR NJ TEACHERS CONVENTION. AGAIN, IT SEEMED LIKE ALL OF NJ WERE ON THE BOAT.

I THINK YOUR ROOM IS A GREAT CHOICE. IT IS MID SHIP CLOSE TO THE ELEVATORS. GREAT CHOICE IN ROOM. 2ND FLOOR IS EASY TO GET ON & OFF THE BOAT, & TO GET AROUND.

I THINK YOU SHOULD RESERVE YOUR ROOM ASAP. I HAVE MINE AT THE RADDISON RESERVED. WITH AA DISCOUNT I GOT IT FOR 110.00 PER NIGHT.

THE REASON I CHOOSE THIS HOTEL IS THAT THEY DON'T CHARGE FOR LEAVING YOUR RENT A CAR (A SAVINGS OF 40.00) PORT CHARGES 10.00 A DAY FOR PARKING. ALSO, THE RADDISON HAS FREE ROUND TRIP SHUTTLE TO & BACK TO THE PORT.

HAVE YOU RESERVED YOUR RENT A CAR AS OF YET? DO THAT ASAP.

GO TO THIS WEB SITE:

http://mousesavers.com/

THE ABOVE WILL HELP YOU WITH CODES & TIPS. IT IS GREAT. SIGN UP FOR THE NEWS LETTER.

http://www.allearsnet.com/cruise/cruise.shtml

ONCE YOU GET TO THE ABOVE SITE (ALLEARSNET) GO TO THIS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE PAGE: Magical Disney Cruise Guide - in PDF format

THE ABOVE WILL GIVE YOU ALL OF THE INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED.

ORDER PASSPORTER'S FIELD GUIDE BOOK TO THE DISNEY CRUISE LINE.

I JUST LOVE MINE.

I WAS JUST IN WDW A MONTH 1/2 AGO. WHERE ARE YOU & YOUR FAMILY STAYING?

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS? DID YOU GET YOUR PLANE TICKETS AS OF YET?

AH LOT'S OF QUESTIONS.

[Lorelai71]

WHAT A GREAT SUPRISE. ACTUALLY THIS IS MY SECOND TRIP. WE WENT LAST YEAR FOR NJ TEACHERS CONVENTION. AGAIN, IT SEEMED LIKE ALL OF NJ WERE ON THE BOAT.

I THINK YOUR ROOM IS A GREAT CHOICE. IT IS MID SHIP CLOSE TO THE ELEVATORS. GREAT CHOICE IN ROOM. 2ND FLOOR IS EASY TO GET ON & OFF THE BOAT, & TO GET AROUND.

I THINK YOU SHOULD RESERVE YOUR ROOM ASAP. I HAVE MINE AT THE RADDISON RESERVED. WITH AA DISCOUNT I GOT IT FOR 110.00 PER NIGHT.

THE REASON I CHOOSE THIS HOTEL IS THAT THEY DON'T CHARGE FOR LEAVING YOUR RENT A CAR (A SAVINGS OF 40.00) PORT CHARGES 10.00 A DAY FOR PARKING. ALSO, THE RADDISON HAS FREE ROUND TRIP SHUTTLE TO & BACK TO THE PORT.

HAVE YOU RESERVED YOUR RENT A CAR AS OF YET? DO THAT ASAP.

GO TO THIS WEB SITE:

http://mousesavers.com/

THE ABOVE WILL HELP YOU WITH CODES & TIPS. IT IS GREAT. SIGN UP FOR THE NEWS LETTER.

http://www.allearsnet.com/cruise/cruise.shtml

ONCE YOU GET TO THE ABOVE SITE (ALLEARSNET) GO TO THIS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE PAGE: Magical Disney Cruise Guide - in PDF format

THE ABOVE WILL GIVE YOU ALL OF THE INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED.

ORDER PASSPORTER'S FIELD GUIDE BOOK TO THE DISNEY CRUISE LINE.

I JUST LOVE MINE.

I WAS JUST IN WDW A MONTH 1/2 AGO. WHERE ARE YOU & YOUR FAMILY STAYING?

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS? DID YOU GET YOUR PLANE TICKETS AS OF YET?

AH LOT'S OF QUESTIONS.
Hi Pat,
Bear with me because I have so many questions. I only wished NJ convention could be longer :bounce:

Glad to hear we got a great room. I wasn't planning on renting a car because I figured we are getting there late Wed night probably around 10pm and then we go straight to the port on Thursday. Then on Sunday, I have to get the earliest flight back- I was thinking around 12noon because I have to go to work on Monday and I know I will need lots of sleep Sunday night. What are your thoughts on this?

Also, when we got to WDW in August we plan on using Disney transport. I want to just be able to relax and not worry about driving so we figured Disney transport would suffice. We plan to stay at CBR- I know it's a large resort but my brother really wants to stay there so....there we will stay.

I have the regular passporter and plan to get the passporter for the cruise line. I got Birm for WDW and for the cruise line and the unofficial guide for WDW. Plus I have been attached to these boards.

It is official, I am a Disney addict and I haven't gotten there yet!

Thanks for the tip on the raddison, I have AAA so I will check them out.

[PURTYPAT1]

HI Lorelai71

If you are flying in late Wed night, I would stay at the airport. Try priceline, for a good price.

There is the Hyatt which is high priced, but very convient since it is at the airport. The Marriott which has free shuttle only about 10 min. from the airport. The next morning you come back & meet your Disney bus. Perfect.

You don't really need the rent a car then. Good for you guys.

Are you going to Epcot? That is my favorite, and you being a teacher, I think this will be yours also. Actually all the parks are great.

My DSIL & myself, will be at the adult on pool, so I am sure we will see you at the pool.

Let me know, if you have any more questions. I am becoming an ole pro at this. LOL

[Lorelai71]

Hi Pat,
Thanks I will check out priceline. I also just pre-ordered the Passporter for Disney Cruises.

I was wondering if we should do the Disney bus or a town car. I am hoping the passporter might have a suggestion about this. What do you think?

From reading the guide books I figured I would love Epcot the most. I plan on visiting there on Saturday. I want to do Magic Kingdom on Friday (our full first day).

I am sure we will be at the adult pool. I can't wait!

[PURTYPAT1]

Hi Lori,

How Is Your Plans Coming Along? Did You Get Your Passporter As Of Yet?

Did You Get A Quote From "happy Limo" They Are Great.

These Boards Are Great.

[Paticake]

We're on that cruise too! Me, husband, son and daughter in law. We are staying at the Radisson the night before also. On the 10th we're heading over to BWV for 4 days and to meet our daughter and son in law. Both weddings happen this summer so we are really looking forward to our cruise.

[Lorelai71]

Hi PurtyPat 1,

I am still waiting for my Passporter. I haven't called Happy Limo yet. I have been trying to figure out our WDW vacation.

Yeah, these boards are awesome!


Hi Paticake,
Welcome, welcome. I still can't decide where to stay the night before the cruise.

I know we will have a great time on this cruise.

[Otto's Doll]

Hi all, we will be cruising with you. My DH, me, DS 12 and DD 10. We are cruising with friends who will be traveling with their DD11. Really looking forward to it, it is our first cruise (their 3rd, I believe). We will be staying at Shades of Green from 11-5 to 11-10, and then off on the cruise. We are flying back to PA on the 13th. Hope to see you all there! :wave:

[Lorelai71]

Hi all, we will be cruising with you. My DH, me, DS 12 and DD 10. We are cruising with friends who will be traveling with their DD11. Really looking forward to it, it is our first cruise (their 3rd, I believe). We will be staying at Shades of Green from 11-5 to 11-10, and then off on the cruise. We are flying back to PA on the 13th. Hope to see you all there! :wave:


Hi Otto's Doll,
Great!!!! This is our first cruise also. I wish I could get off the whole week and spend some time at WDW before the cruise but can't :sad1:

Will you be flying out of the Philly airport? We will be returning on the 13th also.

I can hardly wait for November :banana:

[Lorelai71]

Bumping

[PURTYPAT1]

Hi all, we will be cruising with you. My DH, me, DS 12 and DD 10. We are cruising with friends who will be traveling with their DD11. Really looking forward to it, it is our first cruise (their 3rd, I believe). We will be staying at Shades of Green from 11-5 to 11-10, and then off on the cruise. We are flying back to PA on the 13th. Hope to see you all there! :wave:


HI OTTO'S DOLL,

WHERE IS SHADES OF GREEN?????? WE ARE COMING OUT ON THE 8TH. WE WILL BE STAYING AT THE RADDISON, THE NIGHT BEFORE OUR CRUISE.

I WILL BE TRAVELING WITH MY DD SHE IS 10 NOW, WILL BE 11 FOR THE CRUISE.

ALSO, MY NEFEW WILL BE TRAVELING, HE IS 12 NOW, & JUST TURNING 13.
I GUESS THE KIDS WILL BE IN THE CLUB TOGETHER. HOW MUCH FUN IS THAT.

THIS IS MY SECOND CRUISE. WENT LAST NOV. IS WAS GREAT.

WE ARE ALSO LEAVING ON THE 13TH.

PATRICIA

[Otto's Doll]

Hi Patricia,
We are staying at Shades of Green on Walt Disney World. It is the former Disney Inn, and is for military & DOD. It is right next to the Poly. We are really looking forward to the cruise. We will be coming down on the 4th or 5th, and going to the parks for a few days first. I think we will be going to MK, Epcot and possibly one of the water parks while we are there. I will be on the lookout for you! :goodvibes

[Otto's Doll]

Lorelai, we are going to be flying out of Stewart Airport in Newburgh, NY or out of one of the NYC airports, as they are closer to us than Philly.

See you on the boat! :wave:

[pewing]

Bumping b/c we are booked on this cruise too :banana:

We are planning on driving down (from Alabama) the day before. Haven't decided for sure where to stay...

[PURTYPAT1]

Hi Pewing,

Welcome!!!!!!

If You Are Planing On Spending About 60.00 On A Hotel The Night Before, You Might Want To Try The Raddison, For It Is Free Parking For The Cruise & Free Shuttle To The Port. (it Will Cost You 40.00 At The Port) I Know If You Keep Looking, They Have Specials.

Who Are You Traveling With?

I Will Be With My Dd 11, And My Nephew Who Is 12 & Neice Who Is 16
And My Dsil

Is This Your First Cruise?

Patricia

[nsmith]

Cast: DH, DD 11, DS 9, and myself

This will be our first cruise, second trip as a family to DW in two years. Second trip during NJ week. So looking foward to it!!
We hope to fly into Orlando on Sunday, do the parks S, M, T, W, and drive to the port from DW Thurs. AM. We found a great deal on an Alamo car (129 for 8 days) and figure we will still be ahead of the game if we park it at the terminal during the cruise, and drive it back to the airport when we disembark.

We still haven't booked airfare yet and that is driving me CRAZY!! I have been checking Southwests scheldule daily waiting for it to open up for our dates.

Looks like some kids on these boards my DD age but none my DS age. Will keep watching this thread.

Peace.

[PURTYPAT1]

BIG SALE ON YOUR DATE NSMITH SPIRIT AIRLINE

Itinerary Information

Date Flight Time
11/06/2005 NK861 New York/Laguardia (LGA) /Orlando (MCO) 7:59 AM-10:49 AM
11/13/2005 NK108 Orlando (MCO) /Detroit (DTW) 2:45 PM-5:20 PM
11/13/2005 NK923 Detroit (DTW) /New York/Laguardia (LGA) 8:45 PM-10:25 PM
Breakdown Each Total
Number of Passengers: 1
Airfare: $190.01 $190.01
Segment Fees: $9.60 $9.60
Passenger Facility Charge: $10.50 $10.50
Security Tax: $7.50 $7.50
Total: $217.61 $217.61

[nsmith]

Purtypat; You are so sweet for checking airfare for my dates!! However, if we were going to fly Spirit we would fly out of Atlantic City as we live in S. Jersey (just outside of Phila.). I checked to see if maybe the sale applied to AC but the prices are unbelievable, something like $258 each way !!!!!
Oh well I'll keep looking,
Peace,

[grammynelliebelle]

Hi purtyPat1- Thank you you the info on this thread. I'm really new to this and just figuring out how it works. I did answer your note but don't know if you received it because I didn't see it posted. My grandaughter will be 6 at time of trip and the little one will be 14 mos so they will not be playmates for your 11 year old daughter. Our grandson will be about 2 and a half. We are hoping to spend lots of time with them so you might see our daugheters at the adult pool and us in the Mickey ear with the spray going and the swim diapers! That's what so great about this trip. Something for everyone and everyone can trade off! This is our 2nd time on the Wonder but first time with our family so we are really looking forward to it. We still have a lot of arrangements to make so I'm sure I'll be posting again and again!

[grammynelliebelle]

Hi purtyPat1- Thank you you the info on this thread. I'm really new to this and just figuring out how it works. I did answer your note but don't know if you received it because I didn't see it posted. My grandaughter will be 6 at time of trip and the little one will be 14 mos so they will not be playmates for your 11 year old daughter. Our grandson will be about 2 and a half. We are hoping to spend lots of time with them so you might see our daugheters at the adult pool and us in the Mickey ear with the spray going and the swim diapers! That's what so great about this trip. Something for everyone and everyone can trade off! This is our 2nd time on the Wonder but first time with our family so we are really looking forward to it. We still have a lot of arrangements to make so I'm sure I'll be posting again and again!

[grammynelliebelle]

NSmith- Hi saw your post on the 11-10-05 -11-13-05 thread. We just booked (7-6-05)and are going to start the airlines search. We are in the middle of NJ so AC, Newark or Philly are possible for us. I have looked at Spirit and was really surprised at the prices. So much for th $79 air fairs. Any suggestions are appreciated!

[nsmith]

NSmith- Hi saw your post on the 11-10-05 -11-13-05 thread. We just booked (7-6-05)and are going to start the airlines search. We are in the middle of NJ so AC, Newark or Philly are possible for us. I have looked at Spirit and was really surprised at the prices. So much for th $79 air fairs. Any suggestions are appreciated!

I have checked airtran out of philly, US3000 out of philly and spirit out of AC.
Airtran and US3000 have some decent deals but we would have to go outbound earlier Sat 5th and maybe come home a day later Mon the 14 , with some connecting, go to theor sites to see it this works for you.

We are waiting on southwest for now I really think they may release their scheldule this week, so if we can't get a decent rate with them I may do some changing in our scheldule, :worried: I would rather save money on airfare and spend it on the vacation even if that means going a little longer.

I totally agree with your statement about the airfares. :sad2: Southwest came into the Philly market after our last trip (for which we had airfare Tue to tues at $162.00 pp round trip) I thought it would be even cheaper this time on SW, but Sunday to Sunday is not the bargain time to fly.

Good Luck, Peace,

[petsar68]

Hi, to you all. We are a family of 4 from England and its our first cruise ever.This will be our 3rd Holiday in Florida as a family and we will be spending the week prior to sailing in a superb house in Formossa Gardens. We look forward to seeing you all on board, and our kids DD(8) and DS(6) are slighltly nervous at the thought of so many teachers on board. We are delighted as we can guarantee good behaviour all round. :teacher:

[Lorelai71]

Hi, to you all. We are a family of 4 from England and its our first cruise ever.This will be our 3rd Holiday in Florida as a family and we will be spending the week prior to sailing in a superb house in Formossa Gardens. We look forward to seeing you all on board, and our kids DD(8) and DS(6) are slighltly nervous at the thought of so many teachers on board. We are delighted as we can guarantee good behaviour all round. :teacher:


Hi Petsar,
I am sure you will have fun in Formossa. I can't wait until our cruise! Tell the kids that they have no need to be worried. Us teachers are known for having tons of fun. :Pinkbounc In fact, I know I will be running around acting just like the children. Sometimes my brother has to remind me that I really need to stop acting as a 12yr old. :banana:

We will have to plan a time and place to meet on the first day.

[grammynelliebelle]

Hello to all of you!
Our grandaughter will be 6 at the time of the trip and I'm sure would love to make two new friends from England!Keep in touch!

[petsar68]

Thanks.
We look forward to seeing you all. You will be able to spot us as we will be the ones with the 'funny accent' and drinking tea with our breakfast!

[Lorelai71]

Thanks.
We look forward to seeing you all. You will be able to spot us as we will be the ones with the 'funny accent' and drinking tea with our breakfast!

We have accents too. We were born in the Caribbean and I grew up drinking tea with my breakfast. :goodvibes

[pewing]

And you should hear my Alabama accent :rotfl: Just teasing...I'm an 'army brat'...no particular accent. But...I do enjoy morning tea (sans the cream ;) )

[nsmith]

Thanks.
We look forward to seeing you all. You will be able to spot us as we will be the ones with the 'funny accent' and drinking tea with our breakfast!

Remember we are from "Joisey" even Americans make fun of our accents :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: !!

We are an Irish/American family we drink tea all day long ::yes:: !

Can't wait to meet some disers on the cruise. As mentioned earlier our children are 9 DS and 11 DD if anyone would like to let their children PM ours they would love to make a friend or two before the trip.

Peace,

[wackywexler]

Hi This will be our first cruise ever! Traveling with my husband and ten year old daughter and 8 year old son. We will be off-site at WDW from 11/4-11/10 then bon voyage! We haven't decided on things like going to Palo or shore excursions. Any recommendations? We will be on deck 7, category 5.

[PURTYPAT1]

HI wackywexler,

"Congratulations," your going to love it.

My suggestion, do everything on the ship since you only have 3 days, except Bahamas day, there are many things to do.

There are many excursions, just depends, on your likes & dislikes.

We are beach lovers, & are going to Cable Beach in Bahamas.

Are you from NJ? Where are you staying the night before your cruise?

My DD just turned 11. She loved the club last year.

We are staying at the Raddison the night before.

We are you staying in Orlando?

Can't wait!!!!!

Patricia

[wackywexler]

Hi PurtyPat! We are from Southern California and spend lots of time at Disneyland but have never been to Florida. We are Marriott Time Share owners so we traded into the Marriott Cypress Harbour for our stay. We are taking a red eye and landing at 6am Friday the 4th and checking out the morning of the 10th to get to the ship!! My husband is really looking forward to relaxing after 6 days in the parks!!! We are trying to decide if we should forgo one of the restaurants and do Palo? Nassau didn't look too exciting but I thought about checking out Atlantis, but I think hubby might prefer to lay about on a beach by then or we could just enjoy the ship. Thanks!

[michboro]

We are from New Jersey and going on the cruise on Nov. 10. Our boys will be 7 and 6 years old at the time of sailing. Does anyone else have kids this age?

[Lorelai71]

Who's going list moved to the first page in this thread.

[wackywexler]

Thanks for compiling the list! :sunny:

[Otto's Doll]

Thanks for the list! We can't wait!! 109 days and counting!

[michboro]

Thanks for the list. Has anyone decided on any shore excursions yet?

[michboro]

Our sons are age 6 & 7. What time is your dinner seating?

[wackywexler]

We have the late dinner seating.

I am doing my own Nassau shore excursion courtesy of a reference to this idea in "Passporter's Field Guide to the Disney Cruise Line and Its Ports of Call" second edition page 154. I have always wanted to see the Atlantis resort and play in their pools, lazy river, water slides through sharks, etc. The only way to have access to their pools is by being a resort guest. The cheapest room I can find at Atlantis is $305.00. However, the Comfort Suites Paradise Island, Bahamas, has access to their pools. So I have booked a room for four there. Internet users rate (same as AAA rate) of $171.00 (2 double beds, smoking [non smoking rooms seem hard to come by, but I am not planning on being in the room]). They add on 12% tax and $4.00 per person over 12 per night housekeeping gratuity and $4.00 per person over 16 per night energy surcharge. I therefore estimate that our cost will be about $208.00 plus the cost of a taxi cab ride to and from the resort. Their website indicats that they are located adjacent to the Atlantis Resort and their guests have full use of the Atlantis facilities: pools, beach, tennis, health club, water park and signing privileges in all of their gourment/specialty restaurants/lounges. I beleive Atlantis charges everyone additional $ to access their aquariums. I did call the Comfort Suites and confirmed that I could check in early and get my passes to go over to the Atlantis Resort. I figure we will end up paying about $62.50 per person for the excursion with taxi fare, not including any food or souvenirs. The Atlantis Beach Day excursion is $60 for an adult and $45 for a child (barring any price increases) and does include a meal voucher, but no access to Atlantis pools, water park or aquarium, just retail areas and the casino, so I feel like what I am doing is a better deal. For me, this is perfect, giving me access to exactly what I want and I can do it on my schedule. I am sure it is not for everyone though, any thoughts? :sunny:

[Lorelai71]

We have the late dinner seating.

I am doing my own Nassau shore excursion courtesy of a reference to this idea in "Passporter's Field Guide to the Disney Cruise Line and Its Ports of Call" second edition page 154. I have always wanted to see the Atlantis resort and play in their pools, lazy river, water slides through sharks, etc. The only way to have access to their pools is by being a resort guest. The cheapest room I can find at Atlantis is $305.00. However, the Comfort Suites Paradise Island, Bahamas, has access to their pools. So I have booked a room for four there. Internet users rate (same as AAA rate) of $171.00 (2 double beds, smoking [non smoking rooms seem hard to come by, but I am not planning on being in the room]). They add on 12% tax and $4.00 per person over 12 per night housekeeping gratuity and $4.00 per person over 16 per night energy surcharge. I therefore estimate that our cost will be about $208.00 plus the cost of a taxi cab ride to and from the resort. Their website indicats that they are located adjacent to the Atlantis Resort and their guests have full use of the Atlantis facilities: pools, beach, tennis, health club, water park and signing privileges in all of their gourment/specialty restaurants/lounges. I beleive Atlantis charges everyone additional $ to access their aquariums. I did call the Comfort Suites and confirmed that I could check in early and get my passes to go over to the Atlantis Resort. I figure we will end up paying about $62.50 per person for the excursion with taxi fare, not including any food or souvenirs. The Atlantis Beach Day excursion is $60 for an adult and $45 for a child (barring any price increases) and does include a meal voucher, but no access to Atlantis pools, water park or aquarium, just retail areas and the casino, so I feel like what I am doing is a better deal. For me, this is perfect, giving me access to exactly what I want and I can do it on my schedule. I am sure it is not for everyone though, any thoughts? :sunny:



Hi wackywexler, I think that sounds great but I am NOT an expert. I have read about others doing the same thing.

Since this is our first cruise, I think we will be staying on the ship or perhaps we might do a little walking around the island.

Michboro, We have the late seating but that's because we are three adults. From what I have read, many people with young children request the early dinner seating.


Who else has or does not have shore excursions?

[pewing]

Thanks on compiling this list!

NSmith...you missed the 'last one' :rotfl2: Just laughing b/c our first two line up. Hope that doesn't hurt any feelings....just playing :laughing:

[nsmith]

Dear Pewing; If I had a 9 month old I would have a lot of explaining to do to DH, if you get my drift!! :love: :rotfl2:

[pewing]

:rotfl:

[Lorelai71]

We have the late dinner seating.

I am doing my own Nassau shore excursion courtesy of a reference to this idea in "Passporter's Field Guide to the Disney Cruise Line and Its Ports of Call" second edition page 154. I have always wanted to see the Atlantis resort and play in their pools, lazy river, water slides through sharks, etc. The only way to have access to their pools is by being a resort guest. The cheapest room I can find at Atlantis is $305.00. However, the Comfort Suites Paradise Island, Bahamas, has access to their pools. So I have booked a room for four there. Internet users rate (same as AAA rate) of $171.00 (2 double beds, smoking [non smoking rooms seem hard to come by, but I am not planning on being in the room]). They add on 12% tax and $4.00 per person over 12 per night housekeeping gratuity and $4.00 per person over 16 per night energy surcharge. I therefore estimate that our cost will be about $208.00 plus the cost of a taxi cab ride to and from the resort. Their website indicats that they are located adjacent to the Atlantis Resort and their guests have full use of the Atlantis facilities: pools, beach, tennis, health club, water park and signing privileges in all of their gourment/specialty restaurants/lounges. I beleive Atlantis charges everyone additional $ to access their aquariums. I did call the Comfort Suites and confirmed that I could check in early and get my passes to go over to the Atlantis Resort. I figure we will end up paying about $62.50 per person for the excursion with taxi fare, not including any food or souvenirs. The Atlantis Beach Day excursion is $60 for an adult and $45 for a child (barring any price increases) and does include a meal voucher, but no access to Atlantis pools, water park or aquarium, just retail areas and the casino, so I feel like what I am doing is a better deal. For me, this is perfect, giving me access to exactly what I want and I can do it on my schedule. I am sure it is not for everyone though, any thoughts? :sunny:


Hey wackywexler,

I found this thread and thought you might want to check it out. It's Atlantis for $99 unfortunatley it's not for our November time frame. However, you might want to keep an eye on that website for more details such as this.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=872360

[PURTYPAT1]

Anybody Else Going On This Date?

[disdar]

I believe that there are 18 of us going. All of the kids going are girls ranging from 3 to 10! :earsgirl:

We are "staying" at the Comfort Suites as well for our day in Nassau. We will be exploring the Atlantis hotel.

Some of us will be visiting the MK on Wednesday and are staying at the Nickelodeon Family Suites in Orlando then driving to PC on Thursday morning!

This is our first Disney Cruise! :cool1:

[michboro]

We will also be doing the Comfort Suites/Atlantis deal for Nassau day.
We have 2 boys ages 6 & 7.

[disdar]

My DD's are 7 and 4.

The kids going are

(2) 10 yr. old
(2) 7 yr old
(1) 4 year old
(1) 3 year old

We're not sure where little boys come from! In our neighborhood, we have to import them from other areas!

I'm sure that our kids will definitely cross paths! :thewave:

[grammynelliebelle]

My DD's are 7 and 4.

The kids going are

(2) 10 yr. old
(2) 7 yr old
(1) 4 year old
(1) 3 year old

We're not sure where little boys come from! In our neighborhood, we have to import them from other areas!

I'm sure that our kids will definitely cross paths! :thewave:


Hi all. Im a little messed up trying to post so if this has already gone through I am sorry. I was glad to be notified of this thread as I lost track of it. Thanks for the list and now we have 18 more! We have early seating for dinner. We will probably stay on the ship as there is so much to do in only 3 days. We will happilykeep the kids if their parents want to check out Atlantis. We had the opportunity to stay there several years ago and it is beautiful. Im sure all of you who are going will really enjoy it! May I ask if any of you have taken out trip insurance? I am considering it.Im sure everybody is getting very excited as we count down! :banana:

[Otto's Doll]

We did purchase trip insurance. My DH is in the military, and I figured for the amount of money we are spending, it was worth it to spend a little more for the peace of mind it will provide me.
I am getting so excited, the kids are talking about this trip all the time! It is our first cruise, we will be spending 3 days in the parks first, staying at Shades of Green.

[disdar]

My intention was to take out insurance but didn't because...

My dad had terminal cancer and passed away last December. My FIL had cancer for 14 years and unexpectedly he passed away 5 months before my dad. So, our main reasons for taking the insurance are no longer valid. Should something unexpected arise, either my husband or myself would stay behind and handle the situation and the other would take the kids on the cruise. My MIL will be coming with us (and she did take the insurance), hopefully, she and my mom will stay healthy!

We really need this vacation after the crazy year we had last year!

[Lorelai71]

We did purchase trip insurance. My DH is in the military, and I figured for the amount of money we are spending, it was worth it to spend a little more for the peace of mind it will provide me.
I am getting so excited, the kids are talking about this trip all the time! It is our first cruise, we will be spending 3 days in the parks first, staying at Shades of Green.


Otto's doll, I didn't do trip insurance yet but I plan to. Where did you get your's from?

Any adivice?

[mom2of2]

We're on the 11/10 too!! We just moved to WDW area in July but are former Jersians!! I asked our TA if there were a lot of Jersey people since it's "Jersey Week" and she said not as much on the cruises as in WDW.
I have 2 boys ages 7 & 14
Made my final payment today so we are good to go! Cat 5 deck 7...can not wait!!!!
My kids don't know yet so shhhhh..it's a surprise!!

[DebºoºS]

We'll be cruisin' Jersey Week. Arriving Monday the 7th at the Grand Floridian then cruising 10-13. This will be our 3rd with DCL. DH, DS=13, & moi.http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid175/p708ffd3de8c08abbb8109db113045e75/f385dc4f.jpg

[PURTYPAT1]

Looks Like Alot Of New Jersey Will Be On The Boat & Disney World

Has Anyone Gone To Disneyworld On Nj Week? If So Was The Park's Crowed?

My Dd Is 11 Anyone Else Have An 11 Dd?

Thanks

Patricia

[Lorelai71]

Hi all,

I just wanted to check in with everyone.

I can't believe that it is less than 2 months away. So what is everyone doing to get ready?

Are you all taking passports? We are. I know that they are not mandatory yet but we have them so I rather be "safe than sorry".

Also, would love to get a DIS meet on the first day. I have never done this before so if anyone else would like to organize it just jump in.

From other threads, it seems that before, during or after the sail away party might be a good time. Again, if anyone has a different time in mind just speak up.

What do you think? :hyper:

[pewing]

We'll be cruisin' Jersey Week...


Okay...I'm from Alabama...so remember to type REAL slow :rotfl2:
What is 'Jersey Week'?

[wackywexler]

Hi,

We are from California but will be on the Jersey Week cruise. Have DD10 and DS 8. Would be interested in DIS meet if there is one.

[michboro]

Hi! We are from Jersey, with 2 sons who will be 6 and 7. We are not taking passports, since we don't have them, but will be taking birth certificates and photo id driver licenses. I would like to get together for Dis meet. Does anyone have an idea for time and place? I can't believe it is less than 2 months away!! :cool1: ::MickeyMo :banana:

[wackywexler]

Forgot to mention that we decided to go for the passports. We have 3 of the 4 now, just waiting for one more to be processed and come back and we'll be all set!

[mom2of2]

Jersey Week is basically the first full week in November. It's the Teacher's Conference and some of the schools have off the full week, others just the last 2 days. Lots of people take the oppourtunity to hit WDW then.

As for a meet...I have a 14 yr old and a 7 yr old. The 14 probabily wouldn't be too interested but the rest of us would be. This is our 1st cruise too so I don't know when the best time would be but I'm guessing right after the sail away party would be a great idea. So who wants to volunteer to get this shing dig going???? :teeth:

As for passports, we don't have them and will just be using bc's and dl's for id.

[wackywexler]

That fourth passport came in today's mail. I just feel more secure having them. Ours will be good till 2015 and the kids till 2010. I guess I had better start planning that international travel!

[grammynelliebelle]

The time is getting close! I have been thinking about going through the closets and drawers where I have been stashing away thing I have been putting away for the family for the trip! Seems like getting ready for Christmas when you know you put something somewhere but are just not sure where! I have been enjoying doing this planning but I think most of the group thinks Im getting a little nutty. I did warn everyone that they better be sure they got their appropriate ID ready! Other than that we are pretty much ready to go and really looking forward to it! If a dis meet can happen that would be great but time is so short with just the three days. In any event I also got some of the Green Mickey paint chips and plan to make tags etc. Dont think I'll let the rest know that they will be Dis-ers by proxy!LOL

[kbeam]

We'll also be on the 11/10 Wonder cruise. We're starting in Disney World 11/5. I have 2 daughters, one 13 (a month shy of 14) and one 11. Hope there will be others their ages!

[DebºoºS]

Having a DISer table would be fun. :Pinkbounc We have an 8:30 seating? We could all request tables together.
There are 3 of us this trip. DH, 13yr old DS and moi.
DS#1 is at college:(

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid188/pb354836afb0db73e089d991380b0bd2e/f221ca0a.jpg

[mom2of2]

We have late seating as well. My oldest DS is 14 and we recently moved to FL from your neck of the woods.

[grammynelliebelle]

We have late seating as well. My oldest DS is 14 and we recently moved to FL from your neck of the woods.
we have first seating and will be a gang by ourselves with little ones. sounds like it would be nice for the young teens
and families. Coming from Freehold in Monmouth County, NJ.

[michboro]

We have the early seating, and have 2 boys ages 6 & 7.
We are from East Brunswick, NJ.

[kbeam]

This is our first cruise. We also have the late seating. Would we request a table together once on the ship? I think that would be a great idea! Where are you from? We're from NJ.

[mom2of2]

Looks like most of us are from NJ from the past page or two. We recently moved from Hunterdon County, NJ and currently live near WDW

[kbeam]

We're driving down to Florida from NJ for this trip, so I decided to make my 2 daughters surprise goodie bags. I found, at Target, Disney disposable cameras, Disney chapsticks, Disney playing cards. I also got the new Disney DVD board trivia game. I thought that could help pass the time for them...for all of us! Any other ideas out there? :flower:

[PURTYPAT1]

How About A "disney Meet" About 4:30 By The Mickey Pool???

Kebeam, My Dd Is 11 Also!!!!

Is Anyone Staying In The Raddison The Night Before Our Cruise???

Can't Wait It Is Coming Up Real Soon.

Patricia

[Lorelai71]

How About A "disney Meet" About 4:30 By The Mickey Pool???

Kebeam, My Dd Is 11 Also!!!!

Is Anyone Staying In The Raddison The Night Before Our Cruise???

Can't Wait It Is Coming Up Real Soon.

Patricia


Sounds great!!!!

4:30 by the Mickey Pool would be great. I believe this would be after the safety drill so this would be a perfect time. :banana:


I live in PA but I work in Jersey.

We actually went to WDW this Aug and came back with a bit of a surprise: we bought into DVC. So we decided to head down to Disney on 11-8 and stay at the Boardwalk Villas for 2 days. Then we are going to stay at the Sarotoga Springs Resort on sunday night. We will return on Monday. yep, I am going to take 2 days off work. I feel so guility (not!)

I can't wait either especially since this is a surprise for my mom. She has no idea :Pinkbounc Let's hope that she doesn't open the cruise documents when they come in the mail.

I am also game to linking dinning. We have late seating.

[michboro]

What time is the sail away party? Would a 4:30 pm meet conflict with it?

[Lorelai71]

What time is the sail away party? Would a 4:30 pm meet conflict with it?


I believe the sail away party is at 5pm and the mandatory fire drill is at 4:15pm so we should be fine.

[michboro]

4:30 PM at Mickey pool sounds good!!

[grammynelliebelle]

4:30 PM at Mickey pool sounds good!!
I will also plan to stop by. It will be really nice to put names with email names and faces to names. Does anyone know when they think they will get to the terminal. I would like to get there early but also dont want to be too early because the grandkids are young and don't want everyone overwhelmed before we even start. We will be staying in Emerald Island before the trip and will be driving over so will have flexibility as to when to arrive. :wave:

[Lorelai71]

I will also plan to stop by. It will be really nice to put names with email names and faces to names. Does anyone know when they think they will get to the terminal. I would like to get there early but also dont want to be too early because the grandkids are young and don't want everyone overwhelmed before we even start. We will be staying in Emerald Island before the trip and will be driving over so will have flexibility as to when to arrive. :wave:

We will be at Disney-Boardwalk Villas so I was planning on getting there around 11:30am.

[DebºoºS]

Mickey Pool 4:30 sounds great :cheer2: Don't forget to wear something lime green (DIS colors) so that we can spot each other. A green ribbon or pin is easy to see at a distance.

If you would like to share a table at the late seating PM me. There are 3 of us. We should call with requests before. Saves time on the ship.

We'll probably arrive at the terminal about noon. Tiffany towncar always got us to the port very early. No lines. This time we may take the DCL bus just to experience it. Downside will be the lines. The characters in the port made the wait entertaining though.

We're staying at the Grand Floridian arriving on Monday. DS#1 is meeting us there. He's a student at the Univ. of South Florida, Tampa. We reserved a room for him at the GF too so that we could have a little family reunion. It sure will be nice to see him again. Haven't seen him since August :love:

Have you all made your door signs yet? I'm working on ours.

Kbeam, We're from Hunterdon County :cool1:

[mom2of2]

Haven't even started the door sign yet oy! We plan on getting there around noonish. I have to get the boys from school and then we are on our way.

shhhhh ! it's a surprise!

[kbeam]

Door signs???!!!! I'm new to all this! What kind of door sign? We, too, are picking our girls up from school on Friday. Cannot wait. We're staying at the French Quarter 11/5 till the cruise. We're in Ocean County.

[michboro]

I was looking at an old navigator and it listed the mandatory drill time for 4pm
and the sailaway party for 4:15 to 5:15 pm. Do you think the 4:30 meet time should be changed??

[Lorelai71]

I was looking at an old navigator and it listed the mandatory drill time for 4pm
and the sailaway party for 4:15 to 5:15 pm. Do you think the 4:30 meet time should be changed??


My Passporter said 5pm but I will check the boards. Also, is anyone getting dressed up for pirate night?

[mom2of2]

LOL! Lori I just PM'd you about Pirate night then I saw this post!
I have been looking for Hawaiian shirts for my guys, I already have a dress that I wore to a Hawaiian theme wedding.

[Lorelai71]

I was looking at an old navigator and it listed the mandatory drill time for 4pm
and the sailaway party for 4:15 to 5:15 pm. Do you think the 4:30 meet time should be changed??


Hi all, I posted a thread and got the times for the fire drill and sailaway party.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=931589
Fire drill: 4pm
Sailaway party: 4:30pm


How about a DIS meet at 3pm at the Mickey Pool?

[wackywexler]

I think we will be some of the only people on this cruise from the West Coast! Myself and DH, DD 10 and DS 8 will be in Pirate attire for Pirate Night. My son was a pirate last Halloween and his outfit still fits so we are recycling that and my daughter found a really cute outfit she likes for her Halloween outfit this year. My husband and I eneded up buying costumes. We inteed to get plenty of wear out of them at various Halloween events before the cruise including Mickey's Halloween Treat at Disney's California Adventure on 10/29. I am so excited about this upcoming trip!!! :sunny:

[Lorelai71]

I think we will be some of the only people on this cruise from the West Coast! Myself and DH, DD 10 and DS 8 will be in Pirate attire for Pirate Night. My son was a pirate last Halloween and his outfit still fits so we are recycling that and my daughter found a really cute outfit she likes for her Halloween outfit this year. My husband and I eneded up buying costumes. We inteed to get plenty of wear out of them at various Halloween events before the cruise including Mickey's Halloween Treat at Disney's California Adventure on 10/29. I am so excited about this upcoming trip!!! :sunny:


Well I am sure we will make you feel right at home on our east coast. :grouphug:

It sems that I am going to hit the stores to either get something "piratey" or "hawaiian" for pirate night.

[mom2of2]

3PM at the Mickey Pool? Works for me

[michboro]

Okay, 3 PM at Mickey Pool!! ::MickeyMo

[Lorelai71]

Michboro I meant to say thanks for catching our almost mess up with the DIS meet.

Everyone please post when you get your docs. I am going out of my mind waiting for this trip.

I can't say much at home because it is a surprise for my mom and there are only 3 of us in my family. My brother is at work at nights so it's normally just mom and me and boy do I just want to turn to her and say, "30 more days before our cruise".

[Lorelai71]

Okay everyone, I am home today so I am probably going to be posting all day long.

What are you doing about pictures? I have a digital camera and I was planning on bringing my laptop so I could download pictures everynight. I do have 2 memory cards but I don't think that they would be enough and I really don't want to buy another. One is 256mb and the other is 512mb.

I know that's still a lot of picures but I love taking pictures. So what are you guys doing?

[PURTYPAT1]

3PM at the Mickey Pool Works for me too!!

It's coming up real soon!!!!!

Anyone else saying at the Raddison the night before?

[DebºoºS]

3pm @ the Mickey Pool sounds T-riffic!

Pirate night,oh my. Is that what used to be the tropical island style night?
DS has a pirate costume but this wench doesn't. I'll whip something up. Too bad I had a great dress for the tropical theme. Maybe I could be an island wench pirate pirate:
Still working on our DIS pins and door magnets. :bounce:

[wackywexler]

I know about the door signs but what are DIS pins?

[DebºoºS]

I know about the door signs but what are DIS pins?

Whenever we go to a DIS meet I make up pins/badges with our DIS names in green. I've been using the "Fun badges" from Michaels but there are probably other companies that make them at craft stores. They're round clear & plastic with a pin on the back. You just open them up & put your paper badge inside. Snap it shut. I used Publisher to make the paper design which is on my other computer. I'll send an example of last years. After it's all put together I put a green ribbon behind it. They're easy to spot in crowd. :wave2:

[wackywexler]

O.k. great, thanks so much for the info! :sunny:

[kbeam]

Just an FYI to anyone who can see their reservation online....We've been upgraded from a cat 12 to a cat 9...deluxe oceanview room. YIPPEEE!!! I would have been thrilled with a cat 10 just to get the split bath!

[mom2of2]

yeah! good for you!

[nsmith]

Received our doc. yesterday, can't hardly wait :rotfl: :goodvibes :teeth: . I think I will do the Green Apple Martini as my Dis Green at the meet!!! My kids where all in favor of dressing for Pirate Nite but want different costumes for Halloween. So I hope to pick up a few pirate do dads on clearance after Halloween and before the cruise.

We are staying at the POFQ from 11/6 11/9 and driving to the port the morning of 11/10. I am planning on about a 1hour drive, does anyone know if that is correct??

[pewing]

Received our doc. yesterday, can't hardly wait :rotfl: :goodvibes :teeth:

Okay...should I start circling the mailbox yet? When should I be worried? I can NOT believe it is this close! :goodvibes

[wackywexler]

We got our cruise docs yesterday too. Somehow I thought there would be mountains of paperwork and was pleased to see that it didn't look too bad. Do we really have to read the whole curise contract? That looked pretty intense!! It is almost here can't wait ! :cool1:

[Lorelai71]

Received our doc. yesterday, can't hardly wait :rotfl: :goodvibes :teeth: . I think I will do the Green Apple Martini as my Dis Green at the meet!!! My kids where all in favor of dressing for Pirate Nite but want different costumes for Halloween. So I hope to pick up a few pirate do dads on clearance after Halloween and before the cruise.

We are staying at the POFQ from 11/6 11/9 and driving to the port the morning of 11/10. I am planning on about a 1hour drive, does anyone know if that is correct??


Cool about the docs. Yes, from everything that I have read it is about 1 hour to the port from Disney. What time do you think you might get there?


We got our cruise docs yesterday too. Somehow I thought there would be mountains of paperwork and was pleased to see that it didn't look too bad. Do we really have to read the whole curise contract? That looked pretty intense!! It is almost here can't wait ! :cool1:


Are you kidding, I can't wait to read everything twice. I have been reading my passporter every night for the past month. I need new reading material. I go to bed with a smile on my face every night.
THREE MORE WEEKS :Pinkbounc

[michboro]

We still didn't recieve our documents yet. I'm hoping it's coming in the mail soon!!! ::MinnieMo :wave:

[mom2of2]

No docs for me either! Did they come UPS or USPS?

[wackywexler]

Mine was USPS. It was a small box that the postman left on my doorstep.

[mom2of2]

oh! I thought I read that they came UPS. That works for me since I will be running around WDW tomorrow trying to find matching Hawaiian shirts!

[grammynelliebelle]

We are also still waiting for our documents! Dis meet time and place sounds good! Hope all is well with others who have been on this thread. Haven't heard from some for awhile, but know how busy things can get. :wave:

[wackywexler]

I hope I am right about that, I threw away the little box so I can't double check but it came at the time the mailman does so I assumed it was him but now I'm not so sure!

[mom2of2]

my boss is also on the cruise and she got hers yesterday via UPS. Here's hoping the Big Brown truck shows up soon!

[grammynelliebelle]

One of our dds visiting and has a question about going to Cable Beach on the Nassau day. In looking back it looks like that is in PurtyPat's plans. PP could you tell us about the distance to Cable beach. Is it a short cab ride? When you go which area do you go to? Do you have to get a beach pass like in NJ? Are there rest rooms? So many questions!TIA for any information :goodvibes

[grammynelliebelle]

Another question! Does anyone know if you can use E-Z Pass on the toll road from Orlando to Port Canaveral? If not, it probably be good to have exact change. About how much total are the tolls?

[Lorelai71]

Still waiting for our docs :rolleyes1

[mom2of2]

finally got our docs on Saturday, they were sent to my TA and then to me.

[pewing]

Still waiting for our docs :rolleyes1

Us TOO :confused3

[michboro]

DCL still didn't assign me a stateroom yet, and usually they don't send documents out until stateroom is assigned. My travel agent told DCL to send my documents directly to me right away, even though stateroom is not assigned yet. My travel agent said even though stateroom is usually assigned by now, it is nothing to worry about. I should have my documents by Thurs. or Fri.

[pewing]

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
Just got a delivery from the UPS man...Oh Yeah!
:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Now what do I do with all this?! :confused3

[grammynelliebelle]

Just got an e-mail from travel agent who check with DCL and ours went out on 10/21 so we should get them soon or they will track them. Mitchboro- maybe you will be getting a nice upgrade! You never know!

[wackywexler]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you michboro! :sunny:

[Lorelai71]

DCL still didn't assign me a stateroom yet, and usually they don't send documents out until stateroom is assigned. My travel agent told DCL to send my documents directly to me right away, even though stateroom is not assigned yet. My travel agent said even though stateroom is usually assigned by now, it is nothing to worry about. I should have my documents by Thurs. or Fri.


Hey Michboro hoping you get upgraded. Won't it be cool if you got a cat 4 or 5.

[nsmith]

We are planning to leave WDW about 10am to arrive at the port between 11 and 11:30. I hope to find a place to buy a bottle or two of wine on the way.

I also was wondering if we could use our EZ pass from WDW to the port and back to the airport. I remember last trip wishing we had it.

I am really getting soooo excited!!!! But feel overwhelmed by all I still have to do.

[michboro]

Thanks! That would be great if I got upgraded. :cool1: :sunny: :banana: :Pinkbounc :
cheer2:

[Otto's Doll]

My DOCs just came in!! Haven't even looked through them yet, just wanted to post... see you all soon!! :wave:

[grammynelliebelle]

Hi all- Just got home from work and there were the little brown boxes for the trip!One for each family. Just checked them to see if they got eveyone with the right family! NSmith- I am going to bring the EZ passes just in case we can use them. It will be easier than searching for toll money. Hope to see you all very soon!

[PURTYPAT1]

HI EVERYONE,

I HAVE READ ABOUT CABLE BEACH OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS. I DIDN'T GO LAST YEAR (I SHOPPED IN NASSU INSTEAD BIG MISTAKE)

FROM WHAT I HEARD, YOU CAN TAKE A BUS UNDER 2.00 A PERSON OR TAKE A CAB FOR ABOUT 25.00 ONE WAY.

IT IS LOCATED AT A BEAUTIFUL RESORT (FORGOT WHICH ONE WILL LOOK AT MY PASSPORT FOR INFO) I HAVE HEARD YOU CAN SWIM IN THERE POOL, AT NO COST, LOCATED NEXT TO THE BEACH. NO ONE REALLY CHECKS.

HERE IS AN OLD THREAD, THAT I COPIED & PASTED LAST YEAR

I WILL START A THREAD ABOUT IT, & SEE THE GOOD & THE BAD ABOUT IT.

HOPE THIS HELPS

PATRICIA

FREE BEACH NASSAU
Cable Beach
To go cheaply, Walk up through the market and look for
the bus stop (wrong side of the road, remember).

You want the #10 bus that's going left to right as you
stand withyour back to the market - I think it will be
marked cable beach, but I would n't swear to it. It will cost you a dollar each, each way, unless they've recently raised the rates.

This is not a huge bus like the city buses back in the states, but the folks are friendly, and I enjoyed it.

[Lorelai71]

Hi all, Our docs came today. :Pinkbounc

It was at our front door so I got it instead of my mom. I can't believe that I am going to pull this off. She still has no idea about this trip. :banana:

I can't wait to go to bed tonight so I can read our docs. It will be my nighttime reading for the next 12 nights.

[DiszyGram]

Hi Nov. 10th Dis group. :) You will all be boarding the Wonder right after my Nov. 6-10 group leaves. Someone in our group reported that as of Nov. 6th, Blue Lagoon Beach Day and the Dolphin Encounter excursions have been cancelled by Disney. Disney is busy making other arrangements for the people who have booked them and everyone will be contacted.

Check out the last few pages of our Nov 6th cruise thread if you need more information. Fortunately my son and daughter-in-law booked the Dolphin Encounter directly from their site.

[Lorelai71]

Hi Nov. 10th Dis group. :) You will all be boarding the Wonder right after my Nov. 6-10 group leaves. Someone in our group reported that as of Nov. 6th, Blue Lagoon Beach Day and the Dolphin Encounter excursions have been cancelled by Disney. Disney is busy making other arrangements for the people who have booked them and everyone will be contacted.

Check out the last few pages of our Nov 6th cruise thread if you need more information. Fortunately my son and daughter-in-law booked the Dolphin Encounter directly from their site.


Hello Diszy. Thank you for taking the time to say hello to us. Hope you have a safe and wonderful cruise. However, don't "wear out" the CM's too much. :banana:

[grammynelliebelle]

HI EVERYONE,

I HAVE READ ABOUT CABLE BEACH OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS. I DIDN'T GO LAST YEAR (I SHOPPED IN NASSU INSTEAD BIG MISTAKE)

FROM WHAT I HEARD, YOU CAN TAKE A BUS UNDER 2.00 A PERSON OR TAKE A CAB FOR ABOUT 25.00 ONE WAY.

IT IS LOCATED AT A BEAUTIFUL RESORT (FORGOT WHICH ONE WILL LOOK AT MY PASSPORT FOR INFO) I HAVE HEARD YOU CAN SWIM IN THERE POOL, AT NO COST, LOCATED NEXT TO THE BEACH. NO ONE REALLY CHECKS.

HERE IS AN OLD THREAD, THAT I COPIED & PASTED LAST YEAR

I WILL START A THREAD ABOUT IT, & SEE THE GOOD & THE BAD ABOUT IT.

HOPE THIS HELPS

PATRICIA

FREE BEACH NASSAU
Cable Beach
To go cheaply, Walk up through the market and look for
the bus stop (wrong side of the road, remember).

You want the #10 bus that's going left to right as you
stand withyour back to the market - I think it will be
marked cable beach, but I would n't swear to it. It will cost you a dollar each, each way, unless they've recently raised the rates.

This is not a huge bus like the city buses back in the states, but the folks are friendly, and I enjoyed it.
Thanks Patricia for the information. :) I did a little research on the board over the weekend and I think the thread noted the hotel to be either the Wynhdam Hotel or the Nassau Beach. Stated the Raddison wasn't very welcoming. Cab runs about $5 per person (but probably a $20 min) and is a 15-20 min ride. The bus is a dollar or two but trip longer and the stop is next to the Hagen Das Ice Cream Store on Bay Street. Now if only I had saved the thread # you could have read it yourself! I,m slowly learning how to get around these boards :rotfl2: I'm sure that whatever we all decide to do it will be Wonderful.

[grammynelliebelle]

Hi all, Our docs came today. :Pinkbounc

It was at our front door so I got it instead of my mom. I can't believe that I am going to pull this off. She still has no idea about this trip. :banana:

I can't wait to go to bed tonight so I can read our docs. It will be my nighttime reading for the next 12 nights.
What a surprise for your mom! I'm sure it will be a "best memory". :goodvibes

[mama8]

My husband and I are thrilled to be taking our children on this cruise - DS age 14 (has CP) , DS 13, DD 11, DS 7, DD 6, DD 4, DS 3 - we are also taking my husband's sister and her husband for some extra hands! We have 3 rooms on deck 5. Who knew there were so many details to arrange - I think we are almost ready and will pack the piles in the suitcases this weekend - we are doing 4 days at WDW first - this is a first for all of us. Looking forward to it!

Donna
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Lake George, NY

[grammynelliebelle]

Welcome aboard! Sounds like you will be very busy over the next couple of days! We will head out next Saturday as we are driving down and also will be spending a few days in Orlando before the cruise. Look forward to meeting you!

[Lorelai71]

What a surprise for your mom! I'm sure it will be a "best memory". :goodvibes

Thanks grammy. I think that this will indeed be a special memory for our family.


My husband and I are thrilled to be taking our children on this cruise - DS age 14 (has CP) , DS 13, DD 11, DS 7, DD 6, DD 4, DS 3 - we are also taking my husband's sister and her husband for some extra hands! We have 3 rooms on deck 5. Who knew there were so many details to arrange - I think we are almost ready and will pack the piles in the suitcases this weekend - we are doing 4 days at WDW first - this is a first for all of us. Looking forward to it!

Donna
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Lake George, NY


Hi Mama8. Glad that you found the thread. I have added your family information to the first page of this thread. Hope to see you at our DIS meet. 3pm at the Mickey Pool. :banana:



Hey Michboro, have you gotten your cruise docs yet?



Lori

[grammynelliebelle]

Hi! I,m sure everyone is busy getting ready. We will be heading out this Saturday and I know many of you are also getting to Florida early for some pre-cruise time. We wish everyone a safe journey. Looking forward to our long awaited trip!

[pewing]

I am freaking out!! (deep breath :blush: )

I just do not feel like I have done enough reading/planning. When we have gone to WDW...I have done mega research. I have poured over these boards (as always ;) ), but I just don't feel like I'm ready.

Maybe you don't have to do so much in advance?

I can NOT wait!

[michboro]

I'm getting excited about going!! We're leaving on Sunday morning to spend 4 nights in Disney World before the cruise. I have to start packing now. :cool1: :cheer2:

[wackywexler]

We leave in 11 hours, the limo (shhhh its a surprise, don't tell the kids!) at 7:30am tomorrow to begin our adventure to Walt Disney World, looking forward to meeting you all on the ship, 3pm Mickey's Pool see you then. Gotta go, I'm not packed yet!!!

[mom2of2]

Safe travels all, see you when you get down here!

[Lorelai71]

Hello travelling buddies. Everyone have a safe journey and see you all on Thursday: 3pm Mickey Pool.

We leave on Tuesday and I can't wait. :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Rpsemont]

For all those going, and especially the first timers, please share stories when you return. We're booked on the 11/9/06 3 day cruise next year. Have a great time!

[mom2of2]

For all those going, and especially the first timers, please share stories when you return. We're booked on the 11/9/06 3 day cruise next year. Have a great time!


Sure thing, I'm really excited!! My kids still don't have a clue and I have no plans to tell them until we get to port!!!

[nsmith]

Yesterday I treated myself and had a manicure, pedicure, eyebrow wax and a air brush tan :goodvibes . I even took my husband with me for the tan :teeth: . We look so tan and relaxed!! I think I am finished packing, researching, planning. The cab is coming to get us at 4:30am. So its off to 5pm Mass, out to dinner and into bed for us. See you all on the Wonder ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo !! :banana: :Pinkbounc :goodvibes :cheer2:

[michboro]

:cool1: :Pinkbounc :banana: :cheer2:
Well we're all packed and will be leaving at 5:30 am tomorrow morning for our flight and will stay at Polynesian for 4 nights, and then we're on the cruise!!
I'll see everyone on the Disney Wonder!! :sunny: :bounce:

[pewing]

Ooooooh....I SO wish that I had done the land/sea :guilty: Have a great time at the World!

[PURTYPAT1]

When Are You Leaving Pewing? We Are Leaving Tues Morn

[pewing]

We are leaving Tuesday too. We will leave after lunch (oldest DS wants to go 1/2 day and DH can work half a day ;) ) and drive down to south Georgia and stay with the outlaws....I mean inlaws :blush: Then we will drive on down to Orlando Wednesday and stay in Cocoa Beach Wednesday night.

Sounds crazy...but we wanted to break it up some on the way down. Sunday we will drive straight home.

How far is it for you? It's about 13 hours for us...

[michboro]

So how was everybody's cruise? We had a great time!! I'm sorry I missed meeting up with everyone at the Dis meet at 3 pm.

[pewing]

So how was everybody's cruise? We had a great time!! I'm sorry I missed meeting up with everyone at the Dis meet at 3 pm.


We had an AWESOME time...already trying to figure out how we can go again :teeth:

We met up with grammynelliebelle...she was our dining neighbor (It's a small world...)

Hope everyone had as great a time as we did :wizard:

[mom2of2]

good time here as well. I went to the Mickey Pool at 3pm but didn't see anyone with lime green ribbons and had to get some stuff done so I didn't hang around long.
We re booked onboard for a 7 day in 11/06.

[pewing]

We re booked onboard for a 7 day in 11/06.

I'm sooooo jealous :rolleyes: I am trying to figure out when we can go again...

[michboro]

I'm trying to decide whether to go either next Nov. again or else the end of Aug. (I would have 2 weeks and then could spend a longer time in WDW).
We had a blast, and can't wait to go again. Did anyone get to meet at the Mickey pool?

[wackywexler]

We had a great time! We met Nelliebelle at the Mickey pool at 3pm she had on a lime green hat with a flower and we met some other folks as well. Enjoyed meeting up with nsmith and hubby and kids. My kids enjoyed spending some time with theirs. This was our first cruise and I am hooked, loved it can't wait to go again. I think we are looking at the seven day western in the summer of '07. Just waiting for dates and rates to come out. Many thanks to eveyone on these boards. The tips made our trip so much more enjoyable!

[DebºoºS]

We're back with lots of Wonder-ful memories. We arrived too late for the meet at the Mickey pool but fortunately met with Lorelai71 & her terrific family for dining each evening of the cruise and partying after. What a blast we had!

[grammynelliebelle]

Finally back home again after a trip to dd this weekend and mostly unpacked. It really was wonderful wasn't it. Unfortunately our baby grandaughter got sick with a terrible cold and ear problem and ended up at the ship dr so it was tough on her and her mom and dad. The 6 a 2 year old of course didn't want to come home. I was getting a little nervous at 3 PM at the Mickey Pool after I stopped two people with lime green whatevers on and asked them if they were part of the Dis and they looked at me like I was crazy. Very nice to meet WackyWexler and family, N. Smith and family and PurtyPat. Also met Pewing and family at the final breakfast. We haven't decided on our next trip but do hope we will get to go again!

[Lorelai71]

Hi Everyone,
I know it is several months later but I haven't been on the DIS for a while. The cruise was absolutely WONDERFUL.

Sorry we didn't get to the DIS meet but we did meet with DebºoºS and her family. We had dinner with them and even "hung out" together. It was really fun! They are an awesome family.

My mother still talks about the cruise. Thanks to everyone who joined the thread.

Lori

[PURTYPAT1]

Hi Lori,

Did you rebook? Was your mom suprised?

Fill us in.

Did anyone on this thread write a report?

We had a blast, we are going again on the 4 Day for Thanksgiving 2006 along with 18 family members. I am so excited that my DH is going on his first cruise.

We are going to WDW 2/18 thru 2/25. Can't wait.

Anyone else???

Patricia