UPDATED--What a difference!! First Carnival cruise, then Disney cruise.. - The DIS Discussion Forums

bettyann29 · 09-13-2009, 11:05 PM

Just got back today from our 2 week adventure.. feeling much better after a little rest.. but glad to be back..

We left our home to head to Florida on Thursday, August 27th.. We decided to drive because we were originally planning on doing a 7 day Carnival Cruise and then we were planning WDW for a week, then it changed to going to Key West after the cruise, but then lastly we changed our plans again and decided to do a 4 day Disney cruise on Wonder.. after that cruise we were going to spend a few days with DMIL as she lives closeby Port Canaveral..

After 22 grueling hours in the car we arrived at Cape Canaveral on Friday.. As we were coming over the bridge we noticed bunches of people stopped on the side of the road, and since Im nosey I talked DH into stopping so we could see what everyone was looking at..

it was the coolest thing.. not sure why, but there were bunches of manatees right there at the edge of the water..

Our first cruise wasnt until Saturday so we figured we could relax and restup.. We stayed at Radisson at the Port.. we decided to stay in a suite.. it was awesome!! Heres a few pictures.. but I'll post a few more in the next post since I have to limit to 5 I believe..

cont..

bettyann29 · 09-13-2009, 11:11 PM

heres some more of the hotel room:

and my favorite part.. the jacuzzi tub in the bedroom!

With taxes and such it was around $180 which wasnt bad as this included our parking for the next 7 days while we were cruising.. there was a kitchen table in the room along with a microwave and a small sink area with a small frigerator.. and also included a hot breakfast the next morning.. We thought it was definitely worth what we paid for it..

We were excited when we found out that the shuttle might take off that Friday as it had been scrubbed several times.. After napping and driving around for a bit and then finding something to eat nearby we laid back down and set the alarm so we could get up to hopefully see the shuttle leave..

We got up a little early and made our way outside and there were bunches of others out there too.. It was the most amazing thing I have ever seen.. it was like we had front row seats.. the sky lit up like Ive never seen before.. I got some pictures but they arent good at all.. I can still see it in my mind though and it was amazing!

afterwards we went back to the room and went to bed as we had an early day so we could get on the first cruise, Carnival Glory..

Stay tuned..

jasminewannabe · 09-14-2009, 02:08 AM

Cool! Can't wait to read more! Love the pics of the manatees!

I will be going on my first cruise EVER in december on the Wonder! I am really looking foward to reading and looking at your pics!

bettyann29 · 09-14-2009, 06:11 AM

Welcome Jasminewanabe!! Glad to see you here..

You will love the pictures I'll be putting up then!! I took bunches of pictures..

mayraguma · 09-14-2009, 05:37 PM

Hi there
I shared FE with you.

Post pics for us to see

bettyann29 · 09-15-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayraguma

Hi there
I shared FE with you.

Post pics for us to see

Welcome Mayraguma!!! I recognize your name! Hope you like what you got..

Thanks for coming here.

bettyann29 · 09-15-2009, 09:16 PM

Yikes.. I meant to come on last night and post but still trying to get things in order here.. everything is still in suitcases and me and DH are flying out Thursday after work to New Jersey for a family wedding and wont return til Sunday.. still need to finish unpacking and then start packing for this trip.. Cant wait to go to New Jersey but also cant wait to get back home and get back to my normal days..

Just realized I didnt give too much background.. Me and DH have cruise many times, this Carnival cruise was our 10th cruise and The Wonder was our 11th.. so we are definitely not newbies to cruising, just Disney Cruising..

Im trying to get the pictures downloaded now.. so hoping to have it done tonight so I can start back up..

will continue once I have some downloaded..

LD NURSE · 09-15-2009, 11:46 PM

I can't wait to read more. Going on first Dis cruise in Dec. Then taking Mom and Grandma on NCL in April....

Kay1 · 09-16-2009, 12:26 PM

Good start. Love the manatees and can't wait to hear the comparisons.

shoes99 · 09-16-2009, 02:17 PM

Welcome back, we were on the Wonder with you.
Michele & Milton

disneydance · 09-17-2009, 01:33 AM

Subscribing

Can't wait to read more!

ArmandXG · 09-19-2009, 02:50 PM

subscribing! Loved the Manatees

parrotheadmom · 09-19-2009, 10:08 PM

Loved the pictures of the manatees! Can't wait to read the rest!

TiszBear · 09-22-2009, 03:28 PM

Can't wait to read more. Loved the pictures of the manatees

TotallyAngelic · 09-23-2009, 09:42 AM

looking forward to reading about your adventures - especially the comparison between the 2 cruise lines - loved the manatees.

09-13-2009, 11:05 PM	#1
bettyann29 Heres my contribution for today... It looks like everyone is trying to divert their eyes elsewhere I cant eat the ones that are not folded or creased.. Does that make me crazy?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas-- Dreaming of one day being closer to the House of the Mouse.. Posts: 6,085	UPDATED--What a difference!! First Carnival cruise, then Disney cruise.. Just got back today from our 2 week adventure.. feeling much better after a little rest.. but glad to be back.. We left our home to head to Florida on Thursday, August 27th.. We decided to drive because we were originally planning on doing a 7 day Carnival Cruise and then we were planning WDW for a week, then it changed to going to Key West after the cruise, but then lastly we changed our plans again and decided to do a 4 day Disney cruise on Wonder.. after that cruise we were going to spend a few days with DMIL as she lives closeby Port Canaveral.. After 22 grueling hours in the car we arrived at Cape Canaveral on Friday.. As we were coming over the bridge we noticed bunches of people stopped on the side of the road, and since Im nosey I talked DH into stopping so we could see what everyone was looking at.. it was the coolest thing.. not sure why, but there were bunches of manatees right there at the edge of the water.. Our first cruise wasnt until Saturday so we figured we could relax and restup.. We stayed at Radisson at the Port.. we decided to stay in a suite.. it was awesome!! Heres a few pictures.. but I'll post a few more in the next post since I have to limit to 5 I believe.. cont.. __________________ Last edited by bettyann29; 09-30-2009 at 05:57 AM.

09-13-2009, 11:11 PM	#2
bettyann29 Heres my contribution for today... It looks like everyone is trying to divert their eyes elsewhere I cant eat the ones that are not folded or creased.. Does that make me crazy?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas-- Dreaming of one day being closer to the House of the Mouse.. Posts: 6,085	What a difference!! Went on Carnival cruise then Disney.. UPDATED- lots of pics.. heres some more of the hotel room: and my favorite part.. the jacuzzi tub in the bedroom! With taxes and such it was around $180 which wasnt bad as this included our parking for the next 7 days while we were cruising.. there was a kitchen table in the room along with a microwave and a small sink area with a small frigerator.. and also included a hot breakfast the next morning.. We thought it was definitely worth what we paid for it.. We were excited when we found out that the shuttle might take off that Friday as it had been scrubbed several times.. After napping and driving around for a bit and then finding something to eat nearby we laid back down and set the alarm so we could get up to hopefully see the shuttle leave.. We got up a little early and made our way outside and there were bunches of others out there too.. It was the most amazing thing I have ever seen.. it was like we had front row seats.. the sky lit up like Ive never seen before.. I got some pictures but they arent good at all.. I can still see it in my mind though and it was amazing! afterwards we went back to the room and went to bed as we had an early day so we could get on the first cruise, Carnival Glory.. Stay tuned.. __________________ Last edited by bettyann29; 09-28-2009 at 11:45 PM.

09-14-2009, 06:11 AM	#4
bettyann29 Heres my contribution for today... It looks like everyone is trying to divert their eyes elsewhere I cant eat the ones that are not folded or creased.. Does that make me crazy?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas-- Dreaming of one day being closer to the House of the Mouse.. Posts: 6,085	Welcome Jasminewanabe!! Glad to see you here.. You will love the pictures I'll be putting up then!! I took bunches of pictures.. __________________

09-14-2009, 05:37 PM	#5
mayraguma Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Juan, PR Posts: 70	Hi there I shared FE with you. Post pics for us to see __________________

09-15-2009, 09:16 PM	#7
bettyann29 Heres my contribution for today... It looks like everyone is trying to divert their eyes elsewhere I cant eat the ones that are not folded or creased.. Does that make me crazy?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas-- Dreaming of one day being closer to the House of the Mouse.. Posts: 6,085	Yikes.. I meant to come on last night and post but still trying to get things in order here.. everything is still in suitcases and me and DH are flying out Thursday after work to New Jersey for a family wedding and wont return til Sunday.. still need to finish unpacking and then start packing for this trip.. Cant wait to go to New Jersey but also cant wait to get back home and get back to my normal days.. Just realized I didnt give too much background.. Me and DH have cruise many times, this Carnival cruise was our 10th cruise and The Wonder was our 11th.. so we are definitely not newbies to cruising, just Disney Cruising.. Im trying to get the pictures downloaded now.. so hoping to have it done tonight so I can start back up.. will continue once I have some downloaded.. __________________

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09-14-2009, 02:08 AM	#3
jasminewannabe Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: aladdin's arms. OR west virginia haha Posts: 26	Cool! Can't wait to read more! Love the pics of the manatees! I will be going on my first cruise EVER in december on the Wonder! I am really looking foward to reading and looking at your pics!

09-15-2009, 11:46 PM	#8
LD NURSE Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 211	I can't wait to read more. Going on first Dis cruise in Dec. Then taking Mom and Grandma on NCL in April.... __________________ ME DH the Disney Hater, and DS,11 June 2010 dates to be determined. POP with my sister and her kids. Moms and kids only! December 5-13, 2009 Poly,Land and Sea on Wonder October 2007-Off Site November 2004 ASMovies September 2003-ASMovies

09-16-2009, 12:26 PM	#9
Kay1 Check out Ricki's hidden Mickey! Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Florida Posts: 2,412	Good start. Love the manatees and can't wait to hear the comparisons. __________________

09-16-2009, 02:17 PM	#10
shoes99 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,960	Welcome back, we were on the Wonder with you. Michele & Milton __________________

09-17-2009, 01:33 AM	#11
disneydance DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,205	Subscribing Can't wait to read more! __________________ Vancouver 2010 2/12/10 - 2/28/10

09-19-2009, 02:50 PM	#12
ArmandXG The Great Baldini: Master of Time, Space and the Infinite Universe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Westfield, NC Posts: 286	subscribing! Loved the Manatees __________________ DH (James) & DW (Shaughn) Oct. 1990 WDW honeymoon, off site; Oct. 2000 WDW 10th anniversary, P.O. FQ; Nov. 2002 WDW Nephew's B-day, Allstar Movies Dalmation; Dec. 2004 WDW 14th (and X-mas) P.O. Riverside; Oct. 2006 DCL Magic 16th Anniversary, 1st cruise; Dec. 2008 DCL Wonder pre-X-mas and Parent's 1st cruise.

09-19-2009, 10:08 PM	#13
parrotheadmom We are the people your parents warned you about. Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 98	Loved the pictures of the manatees! Can't wait to read the rest! __________________ dh (39) me (38) dd (13) dd (10) 4/00 Disneyland, 4/03 Disneyland, 1/05 Pop Century, 10/07 GF, 10/07 Disney Magic, 10/07 POR, 9/08 bought DVC 2/19-2/25 2009 first trip home SSR 1/12-1/19 2010 AKV 8/1-8/4 2010 VGC

09-22-2009, 03:28 PM	#14
TiszBear Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 256	Can't wait to read more. Loved the pictures of the manatees __________________ Jennifer

09-23-2009, 09:42 AM	#15
TotallyAngelic DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 3,065	looking forward to reading about your adventures - especially the comparison between the 2 cruise lines - loved the manatees. __________________ Sarah xxx 32 WEEKS UNTIL NEXT DISNEY CRUISE Our WDW adventures and "Magical" Happy Halloween Double Dip Disney Cruise Trip Report: Updated 01/2010 - Magical Happy Halloween Cruise Day 7: Double Dipping in Castaway Cay finally completed

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