You bet your aft we had a good time! A Wonder trip report Update 12/30 p.59-611

rentayenta

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Feb 28, 2007
I finally decided on a title so I wanted to post it before I changed my mind. I had about 20 options running through my head. :goodvibes


:welcome: friends.



So before I begin I have to share that this was one of the funnest and craziest trips ever. First of all, it was Disney but a cruise which we learned is pretty different from doing the parks. While it's still Disney, it's a different Disney. I had done lots of reading and researching but unlike land trips, I wrote very little down before the trip. And even though I had read so much I wasn't quite sure what to expect other than good food, great service, a beautiful boat, and 2 amazing ports of call. Can I say the trip was all that and a whole bunch more hence the title: you bet your aft we had a good time. This trip really deserves a more PG13 rating in some parts but we'll keep it G for the youngins'.

As most of you know, this trip was my son Joshua's bar mitzvah gift. The girls and DH have since forgiven us for taking a Disney Cruise without them. While it was amazing, I am still not sure that cruising would appeal all that much to DH. We'll see.

Our cruise was on the gorgeous Disney Wonder:

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Our cast included myself and Joshua:

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And our new friend Pam:

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I can't tell you how much we enjoyed spending time with Pam so while originally we just happened to be on the same cruise, we ended up spending most of the cruise together so I am including her in on the cast. I think surviving 5 days with us has well earned her a place in the cast (whether she likes it or not). :rotfl:

The Wonder's itinerary was:
Miami
sea day
Cozumel
sea day
Castaway Cay
Miami

Please stick around. I promise you won't be bored.​
 
Travel and port
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3260751&page=3

Boarding, meeting, and time for a drink
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51186156&posted=1#post51186156

A little BBB and our cabin
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51211222#post51211222

Terminal, BBB, and pics of the ship
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51223079#post51223079

Touring the ship
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51238737&posted=1#post51238737

Come sail away with me lad
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51266744&posted=1#post51266744

Animator's Palate
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51290587&posted=1#post51290587

Sea day!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51358642#post51358642

Trivia and Tritons
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51394462#post51394462

Drinking with Jesus
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51405860#post51405860

pirate: night
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51435352#post51435352

Pirate night part two
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51496594#post51496594

Cozumel
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51536549#post51536549

Nachi Cocom
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51562249#post51562249

All aboard
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51145346#post51145346

Party like it's 1999!
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51783388#post51783388

Scandalous second sea day
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51825722#post51825722

She had a panic attack
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=51899847#post51899847

I say potato, you say punch a CM! :eek:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=52234885#post52234885

 




Here!

Jill in CO


Woot woot and :welcome: Jill. Please link me when you start your Disneyland report.​




Awesome and :welcome: Promise to not drag this me out.​



You know I'm here. : )


Yay Beth and :welcome: Star bright, star bright, star bright, Mickey pool was another trip report title option along with Getting drunk with Jesus and We came, we ate, we left. So many funny things happened. It was a tough choice. :laughing:
 
Checking in. I can't wait to see what you made out of your first Disney cruise. I have to say my heart started to beat quicker when I saw your photo of the Wonder.

Corinna
 
Love the title!!:thumbsup2 I can't wait to read along, we will be on the Wonder in October for our first cruise!

Christine
 
I'm here I'm here!!!!! I wanted to mark my spot and then will read. Hope I got the first page! :)


ETA: I'm honored to be a part of the cast! I had such a fabulous time with you guys!!!! :)
 
Checking in. I can't wait to see what you made out of your first Disney cruise. I have to say my heart started to beat quicker when I saw your photo of the Wonder.

Corinna


Hi Corinna and :welcome: Isn't the Wonder just gorgeous? We loved it. I can't believe what great shape it's in. There were people painting and cleaning every day. Disney takes tremendous care of that ship. :thumbsup2





Woo Hoo! Made it to page 1.

:wave2:


:woohoo: Page 1 isn't too hard on my reports. I get a lot of lurkers and not as many posters. I'm glad you're here. :goodvibes

Love the title!!:thumbsup2 I can't wait to read along, we will be on the Wonder in October for our first cruise!

Christine


:welcome: Christine, you are going to love it. It was our first cruise too. Where are you sailing to? What cabin are you? Details! :flower3:

:beach: can't wait


Hi and :welcome: DH goes back to work tomorrow so I'll update tomorrow night. Much easier when he isn't watching over me. ;)

I am doing this same itinerary next Feb so I am excited to follow along. :)

:welcome: It's a great itinerary and I'd sail the exact same cruise again in heartbeat. Do you have plans for Cozumel yet?​


I'm here I'm here!!!!! I wanted to mark my spot and then will read. Hope I got the first page! :)


ETA: I'm honored to be a part of the cast! I had such a fabulous time with you guys!!!! :)


:welcome: Glad you're home safe. Good luck with re-entry tomorrow and work. It sucks. LOL! We had a great time too. :goodvibes Joshua is sending you something. Should arrive by Saturday or Monday.​


YAY!!! So happy you started!!!


:teeth: :welcome: I am excited to report on it. I have poured over so many, I am happy to share mine.​

Great title! I can't wait to read more. :thumbsup2


:thanks: and :welcome:


Sounds like a fun TR! I'm in! :thumbsup2


:welcome: and :woohoo:



I am so happy you are all here. No matter how many of these I write, I am always nervous to start; always a little fearful I'll end up talking to myself....sometimes I do.​
 
I am sailing on the Wonder next April. It will be my family's first cruise. I'm looking forward to reading all about your trip :wave2:
 
Following, we're sailing the Wonder in October (our first cruise ever), can't wait to read all about your trip!
 

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