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valbob89 · 09-13-2012, 09:01 AM

We just got off the Magic yesterday. While onboard I asked Capt Robert about the WBTA, he said DCL has everything scheduled but he can't talk about it until DCL makes their announcements. He wouldn't say when that would be. He did say the ship would NOT be dry docking in Germany nor Italy. Another officer said the WBTA would not be an shake down cruise with no passengers, but I couldn't get anything else out of him.

MagicMe · 09-13-2012, 10:40 AM

Very promising!!! I'll be on the Fantasy in 9 days so maybe we can get more news!!

JustAnnieNotHazel · 09-14-2012, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by valbob89

We just got off the Magic yesterday. While onboard I asked Capt Robert about the WBTA, he said DCL has everything scheduled but he can't talk about it until DCL makes their announcements. He wouldn't say when that would be. He did say the ship would NOT be dry docking in Germany nor Italy. Another officer said the WBTA would not be an shake down cruise with no passengers, but I couldn't get anything else out of him.

Can I just ask what is a shake down cruise?

cwdefouw · 09-14-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JustAnnieNotHazel

Can I just ask what is a shake down cruise?

A shake down cruise would be similar to a ship's initial sea trials. They go out and test everything, generally with no passengers since they are attempting to recreate a wide variety of situations, such as emergency turns and such. They are attempting to "shake out" all of the bugs and problems before passengers come on board.

JustAnnieNotHazel · 09-14-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cwdefouw

A shake down cruise would be similar to a ship's initial sea trials. They go out and test everything, generally with no passengers since they are attempting to recreate a wide variety of situations, such as emergency turns and such. They are attempting to "shake out" all of the bugs and problems before passengers come on board.

So...... In theory, if they're NoT doing a shake down cruise, then potentially it'll have passengers onboard

paulcrsb · 09-14-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JustAnnieNotHazel

So...... In theory, if they're NoT doing a shake down cruise, then potentially it'll have passengers onboard

Let's hope!

sehandiph · 09-16-2012, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by valbob89

We just got off the Magic yesterday. While onboard I asked Capt Robert about the WBTA, he said DCL has everything scheduled but he can't talk about it until DCL makes their announcements. He wouldn't say when that would be. He did say the ship would NOT be dry docking in Germany nor Italy. Another officer said the WBTA would not be an shake down cruise with no passengers, but I couldn't get anything else out of him.

fingers crossed - will hold off booking my trip to WDW for a few more weeks - I'm bouncing up and down at the possibility - the Eastbound TA was sooo good - westbound with WDW at the end - even better

TotallyAngelic · 09-16-2012, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by valbob89

We just got off the Magic yesterday. While onboard I asked Capt Robert about the WBTA, he said DCL has everything scheduled but he can't talk about it until DCL makes their announcements. He wouldn't say when that would be. He did say the ship would NOT be dry docking in Germany nor Italy. Another officer said the WBTA would not be an shake down cruise with no passengers, but I couldn't get anything else out of him.

I can't believe there is still so much speculation and no announcement has been made when it is almost less than a year to go now

. I am still hoping that the WBTA will happen and have everything crossed

Please DCL let us know one way or the other as soon as possible as it would be lovely to have something to plan for through the winter.

MandyGirl · 09-17-2012, 09:43 PM

Ahhh ---- we can continue to still hold out WBTA hope!!!

lovingthemouse · 09-17-2012, 10:00 PM

Just when I had given up all hope.... I am pumped that a possibility even exists. Couldn't have surfaced on a better week.

CruisingSwedes · 09-18-2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by lovingthemouse

Just when I had given up all hope.... I am pumped that a possibility even exists. Couldn't have surfaced on a better week.

I agree! This is exciting! Hope we get good news soon!

JustAnnieNotHazel · 09-18-2012, 02:19 AM

We are going on the Dream next week so I will try and pry some information out of anyone that looks important

TotallyAngelic · 09-18-2012, 02:28 AM

It is my birthday today .... so a perfect day for DCL to announce something special ...... I have spent my last two birthdays on the WBTA so it all makes sense. ( ok ...so a girl can hope

)

sehandiph · 09-18-2012, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TotallyAngelic

It is my birthday today .... so a perfect day for DCL to announce something special ...... I have spent my last two birthdays on the WBTA so it all makes sense. ( ok ...so a girl can hope

)

Hope you get a great birthday present from DCL - and that we can all share

birthdays on the WBTA must be awesome

Shezzy

MagicMe · 09-18-2012, 11:34 AM

So my friends (the Krafts) from the 2010 WBTA are currently on the Fantasy and she was trying to get information. They are being extremely tight-lipped and would only tell her the itineraries would probably be released in October (for 2014). No one comments specifically on the WBTA and she couldn't get information even on the dry dock dates.

Enough already DCL!!!!!

09-13-2012, 10:40 AM	#1442
MagicMe DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Outside Philly, PA Posts: 3,868	Very promising!!! I'll be on the Fantasy in 9 days so maybe we can get more news!! __________________ *Melodie* Disney Fantasy - SEP12; Disney Dream/OKW - OCT11; Disney Wonder - Alaska AUG11; Disney Magic WBTA - Sep10; Disney Magic - Sep08; WL - Dec07-MVMCP; OKW - Oct/Nov06-MNSSHP; Disney Wonder - Aug06; OKW - Sept05; Disneyland - Jun04; Offsite - Dec03-MVMCP; Poly - Aug02; POR/Wonder - Aug00; POR - Jul99; And many more...

09-17-2012, 10:00 PM	#1450
lovingthemouse You must believe......and then send cold, hard cash!!! ;) magic is in the heart of the beholder... Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: western MA Posts: 4,284	Just when I had given up all hope.... I am pumped that a possibility even exists. Couldn't have surfaced on a better week. __________________

09-18-2012, 02:19 AM	#1452
JustAnnieNotHazel Are we there yet? Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 266	We are going on the Dream next week so I will try and pry some information out of anyone that looks important __________________ _____________________ Annemarie x DP Hazel Bob Poppy 2000 to date - 12 Years of fantastic WDW Holidays 2011 - First ever Disney Cruise, WBTA 2012. Disney Dream, 2013 Disney Magic in the Med Now we have the 2014 WBTA

09-18-2012, 02:28 AM	#1453
TotallyAngelic DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 6,454	It is my birthday today .... so a perfect day for DCL to announce something special ...... I have spent my last two birthdays on the WBTA so it all makes sense. ( ok ...so a girl can hope ) __________________

09-18-2012, 11:34 AM	#1455
MagicMe DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Outside Philly, PA Posts: 3,868	So my friends (the Krafts) from the 2010 WBTA are currently on the Fantasy and she was trying to get information. They are being extremely tight-lipped and would only tell her the itineraries would probably be released in October (for 2014). No one comments specifically on the WBTA and she couldn't get information even on the dry dock dates. Enough already DCL!!!!! __________________ *Melodie* Disney Fantasy - SEP12; Disney Dream/OKW - OCT11; Disney Wonder - Alaska AUG11; Disney Magic WBTA - Sep10; Disney Magic - Sep08; WL - Dec07-MVMCP; OKW - Oct/Nov06-MNSSHP; Disney Wonder - Aug06; OKW - Sept05; Disneyland - Jun04; Offsite - Dec03-MVMCP; Poly - Aug02; POR/Wonder - Aug00; POR - Jul99; And many more...

09-13-2012, 09:01 AM	#1441
valbob89 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,021	We just got off the Magic yesterday. While onboard I asked Capt Robert about the WBTA, he said DCL has everything scheduled but he can't talk about it until DCL makes their announcements. He wouldn't say when that would be. He did say the ship would NOT be dry docking in Germany nor Italy. Another officer said the WBTA would not be an shake down cruise with no passengers, but I couldn't get anything else out of him.

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09-17-2012, 09:43 PM	#1449
MandyGirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,370	Ahhh ---- we can continue to still hold out WBTA hope!!!

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