Our big ole family cruise - The DIS Discussion Forums

mlholster · 10-05-2009, 11:06 PM

Can't wait for our family cruise in December, all 18 of us. We will be taking the New Years Eve cruise on the Wonder. Most of us have cruised on the Big Red boat in the early 90's. Everyone says thats not really a cruise, well compared to Disney.

Not too many people have signed up for the cruise meet on the Dis, even though my TA says the boat is almost full

How can that be?

Looking forward to making lots of memories!

84disney · 10-06-2009, 11:24 AM

Just wanted to say HI! We cruised on the BRB back in the 90s also. And we are all going on a family cruise

in February. Have fun! The New Year's Eve cruise sounds great!!

mlholster · 10-06-2009, 01:45 PM

Have a magical time on your cruise

disneyfreakjackie · 10-06-2009, 01:49 PM

HAVE FUN!!!! We also have 18 going on our 10/30/10 cruise!!! NEW YEAR'S EVE sounds AWESOME!!! We checked into the one next year around Christmas .... we want to do some days in WDW also and I won't TOUCH WDW at Christmas/New Years!!!

jilljill · 10-06-2009, 01:50 PM

Most of the 3 and 4 day cruise meets thread are very quiet. Sometimes it will pick up about 6 weeks from sailing and other times not. I found a thread for our upcoming 3 day in January and I think there are only 4 or 5 other familes on it.

atm55 · 10-06-2009, 01:52 PM

What was the Big Red Boat?

trimix · 10-06-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atm55

What was the Big Red Boat?

The Big Red Boat was a ship operated by Premier Cruise Line. From the mid 1980s until about 1994 Premier operated the Big Red Boat as the official cruise of WDW. Disney and Premier announced their split in late 1993, at which time Premier announced a four year contract with Universal Studios. They went bankrupt and folded in 2000.

disneynan · 10-06-2009, 07:29 PM

Went on our first and only cruise on the Big Red Boat for our honeymoon in 1989. Getting on the Wonder to celebrate our 20th in 37 days.

Hope you have a great time on your family cruise. I would love to cruise with extended family. But our extended family seems to always plan trips for when we either have no vacation time or no $$.

mlholster · 10-10-2009, 01:01 AM

Thanks jilljill and disneynan. I will keep checking to see if anyone else signs up for our cruise. You both have a wonderful time on your cruises.

joksten2000 · 10-10-2009, 04:49 AM

Memories with family members are priceless.

joksten2000 · 10-10-2009, 04:56 AM

Memories with family members are priceless.

jbm02 · 10-10-2009, 12:16 PM

We were on the Big Red Boat for our honeymoon back in 1991 - 3 days in Disney and 4 on the boat. Back then, I had to sit on the bed if DH wanted to get dressed! And the shower - OMG, it was soooo tiny!! What a shock when we saw our cabins on DCL - more than enough room for our family of 4!! We laugh now when we think about that cruise. We had fun, but are very thankful for the amenities of DCL!!!

mlholster · 10-10-2009, 11:39 PM

joksten2000 So true about the memories. Our 5 kids their spouses and our wonderful 7 grandchildren! Doesn’t get any better than this!

jbm02 That is what I keep hearing about the difference between the 2 boats, room size and amenities. That first trip was a gift for us from my in laws. The best in-laws ever, btw: thumbsup2 We didn’t do any of the planning ourselves, they had everything taken care of. I think we had about 28 people all together.
Our family had a fairly large room I guess because we had all 7 of us. We also had the split bathroom so that made things easier. We had a porthole window which was pretty high on the wall. We had the best time. So we are eagerly anticipating this trip.

ACDSNY · 10-11-2009, 12:21 AM

Have a wonderful cruise! I'll let you know if I survive our Nov cruise with 20 family & friends that are all new to DCL. Only 36 more days!!!

10-05-2009, 11:06 PM	#1
mlholster Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: IL. Posts: 236	Our big ole family cruise Can't wait for our family cruise in December, all 18 of us. We will be taking the New Years Eve cruise on the Wonder. Most of us have cruised on the Big Red boat in the early 90's. Everyone says thats not really a cruise, well compared to Disney. Not too many people have signed up for the cruise meet on the Dis, even though my TA says the boat is almost full How can that be? Looking forward to making lots of memories! __________________ Lynn from IL. DD DS DD DD DS Our Grandchildren Jimmy 6, Jack 4, Greta 3, Brycen 2, Liam 2, Benjamin 2, Our new little prince Cameron 6 months Our Grand Gathering in September 08 was Wonderful! Now on to the Cruise!

10-06-2009, 11:24 AM	#2
84disney Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: alabama Posts: 245	Just wanted to say HI! We cruised on the BRB back in the 90s also. And we are all going on a family cruise in February. Have fun! The New Year's Eve cruise sounds great!! __________________ DH me DS 25 DDIL 21 DD 23 DS20 DDIL 20 DD18 DS16 DS 7

10-06-2009, 01:45 PM	#3
mlholster Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: IL. Posts: 236	Have a magical time on your cruise __________________ Lynn from IL. DD DS DD DD DS Our Grandchildren Jimmy 6, Jack 4, Greta 3, Brycen 2, Liam 2, Benjamin 2, Our new little prince Cameron 6 months Our Grand Gathering in September 08 was Wonderful! Now on to the Cruise!

10-06-2009, 01:49 PM	#4
disneyfreakjackie The only thing better than a Disney trip is a new tag! I want my tag fairy to be Jon Bon Jovi in a soft white robe . . . or not!! Pick on Bon Jovi and you'll be living on a prayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ & not too far from MY idol, Jon Bon Jovi Posts: 2,266	HAVE FUN!!!! We also have 18 going on our 10/30/10 cruise!!! NEW YEAR'S EVE sounds AWESOME!!! We checked into the one next year around Christmas .... we want to do some days in WDW also and I won't TOUCH WDW at Christmas/New Years!!! __________________ 6/94~Poly*5/00~DixieLandings*12/00~Sports*12/01~Sports*4/02~Riverside*12/03~Music*8/04~Wilderness Lodge*5/05~Riverside & Caribbean Beach*8/05~Coronado Springs*02/06~French Quarter*8/06~Coronado Springs & DISNEY WONDER*8/07~POP & DISNEY MAGIC-Eastern*8/08~Coronado Springs5/09~Movies 10/10~ 6-nights @ Bay Lake Tower! & DISNEY MAGIC-Western Caribbean Halloween Cruise **

10-06-2009, 01:50 PM	#5
jilljill Collects Disney men! I had to go and write a novel didn't I?! Come on over and join our thread Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 13-14½ hours drive from WDW - depending on who is driving (lol) OR 5 minutes! Posts: 9,281	Most of the 3 and 4 day cruise meets thread are very quiet. Sometimes it will pick up about 6 weeks from sailing and other times not. I found a thread for our upcoming 3 day in January and I think there are only 4 or 5 other familes on it. __________________ Disneynutinlondon hit me

Sponsored Links
DIS ad Register to remove Join Date: 1997 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,000,000+	<!--END DCL ADS--> <div align="center">This information cannot be displayed because your browser does not support inline frames.<a href="http://www.wdwinfo.com">Click Here</a> </div>

10-06-2009, 01:52 PM	#6
atm55 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 138	What was the Big Red Boat?

10-06-2009, 07:29 PM	#8
disneynan Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New England Posts: 258	Went on our first and only cruise on the Big Red Boat for our honeymoon in 1989. Getting on the Wonder to celebrate our 20th in 37 days. Hope you have a great time on your family cruise. I would love to cruise with extended family. But our extended family seems to always plan trips for when we either have no vacation time or no $$. __________________ 4/78 camping off-site; 6/89 honeymoon Big Red Boat + Hilton; 5/95 All Star Music; 11/99 All Star Movies + Carribean Beach; 2/03 All Star Movies; 11/03 Port Orleans Riverside + Wilderness Cabins; 9/04 Pop Century (without kids); 8/05 Pop Century (free dining package); 10/06 Pop Century (free dining package + MNSSHP); 8/08 camping at Ft Wilderness; 11/09 3 night Wonder cruise (no kids)

10-10-2009, 01:01 AM	#9
mlholster Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: IL. Posts: 236	Thanks jilljill and disneynan. I will keep checking to see if anyone else signs up for our cruise. You both have a wonderful time on your cruises. __________________ Lynn from IL. DD DS DD DD DS Our Grandchildren Jimmy 6, Jack 4, Greta 3, Brycen 2, Liam 2, Benjamin 2, Our new little prince Cameron 6 months Our Grand Gathering in September 08 was Wonderful! Now on to the Cruise!

10-10-2009, 04:49 AM	#10
joksten2000 Cruiser For Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Paulsboro New Jersey Posts: 1,034	Have a Great Memories with family members are priceless. __________________ DVC Member 2000 (500 WLV, 250 BCV, 250 SSR)Platinum 2000 7 Day DCL Xmas Cruise (Family)(8) 2001 7 Day DCL Eastern (Family)(8) 2003 7 Day DCL Western (Family)(8) 2004 7 Day Cancun All Inclusive(Family)(DD Wedding) 2005 7 Day WLV (Family)(JULY 12-19) 2005 7 Day DCL Mexican Riviera (DH & DW 08/06) 2006 21 Day DCL (DH&DW 04/15)&(9/30 &10/07) B2B 2006 7 Day HAL Alaska 7/01 (Family(8)DVC points) 2007 14 Day DCL (DH & DW 2/03 & 2/10)B2B 2007 9 Day Crown Princess 8/19 (Family(9!!)) 2008 24 Day RCL Exp of the Seas 2/24,11/09 DH&DW 2008 15 Day DCL EB Repro 8/17 (Family(9)) 2009 12 Day RCCL Exp of the Seas 11/29 DH&DW 2011 9 Day DCL Dream B2B 7/29 & 8/02(Family(9))

10-10-2009, 04:56 AM	#11
joksten2000 Cruiser For Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Paulsboro New Jersey Posts: 1,034	Have a Great Cruise Memories with family members are priceless. __________________ DVC Member 2000 (500 WLV, 250 BCV, 250 SSR)Platinum 2000 7 Day DCL Xmas Cruise (Family)(8) 2001 7 Day DCL Eastern (Family)(8) 2003 7 Day DCL Western (Family)(8) 2004 7 Day Cancun All Inclusive(Family)(DD Wedding) 2005 7 Day WLV (Family)(JULY 12-19) 2005 7 Day DCL Mexican Riviera (DH & DW 08/06) 2006 21 Day DCL (DH&DW 04/15)&(9/30 &10/07) B2B 2006 7 Day HAL Alaska 7/01 (Family(8)DVC points) 2007 14 Day DCL (DH & DW 2/03 & 2/10)B2B 2007 9 Day Crown Princess 8/19 (Family(9!!)) 2008 24 Day RCL Exp of the Seas 2/24,11/09 DH&DW 2008 15 Day DCL EB Repro 8/17 (Family(9)) 2009 12 Day RCCL Exp of the Seas 11/29 DH&DW 2011 9 Day DCL Dream B2B 7/29 & 8/02(Family(9))

10-10-2009, 12:16 PM	#12
jbm02 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: upstate NY Posts: 616	Another BRB veteran.. We were on the Big Red Boat for our honeymoon back in 1991 - 3 days in Disney and 4 on the boat. Back then, I had to sit on the bed if DH wanted to get dressed! And the shower - OMG, it was soooo tiny!! What a shock when we saw our cabins on DCL - more than enough room for our family of 4!! We laugh now when we think about that cruise. We had fun, but are very thankful for the amenities of DCL!!!

10-10-2009, 11:39 PM	#13
mlholster Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: IL. Posts: 236	joksten2000 So true about the memories. Our 5 kids their spouses and our wonderful 7 grandchildren! Doesn’t get any better than this! jbm02 That is what I keep hearing about the difference between the 2 boats, room size and amenities. That first trip was a gift for us from my in laws. The best in-laws ever, btw: thumbsup2 We didn’t do any of the planning ourselves, they had everything taken care of. I think we had about 28 people all together. Our family had a fairly large room I guess because we had all 7 of us. We also had the split bathroom so that made things easier. We had a porthole window which was pretty high on the wall. We had the best time. So we are eagerly anticipating this trip. __________________ Lynn from IL. DD DS DD DD DS Our Grandchildren Jimmy 6, Jack 4, Greta 3, Brycen 2, Liam 2, Benjamin 2, Our new little prince Cameron 6 months Our Grand Gathering in September 08 was Wonderful! Now on to the Cruise!

10-11-2009, 12:21 AM	#14
ACDSNY DCV VCG & AKV Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 2,915	Have a wonderful cruise! I'll let you know if I survive our Nov cruise with 20 family & friends that are all new to DCL. Only 36 more days!!! __________________ Disneyland - Too many to count! Last DL trip: Oct 2009 VGC Kauai - Marriott Kauai Beach Club/Westin Feb 2010, Marriott Waiohai Oct 2008 WDW - Nov 2009 AKV/THV, May 2007 SSR, Oct 2006 SSR & VB, July 2006 BWV & Dolphin, Oct 2005 Yacht Club & SSR, Oct 2003 OKW, Oct 2000 DI DCL - Nov 2009 Wonder

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
*Cruise magnets and graphics links part 3!!!*	tjbaggott	Disney Cruise Line Forum	3097	Today 08:24 AM
Sept 18 2010 WB TransAtlantic Pirates/Capt Jacks Re-Repoing Repossession Cruise Pt.3	DisneyVegas1	Disney Cruise Meets	4361	02-04-2010 03:09 PM
Disney Cruise Line ranks last in environmental friendliness	larchmont	Disney Cruise Line Forum	17	10-06-2009 11:51 PM
Oh Boy, we might be in BIG trouble!	MouseMadness	Camping at Disney World	16	10-05-2009 10:43 PM
Has anyone ever done an airboat tour before or after their cruise?	Zach's Mom	Disney Cruise Line Forum	1	10-05-2009 10:42 PM