Wonder refurbishment?

[nenis]

Hi all!

Happy new years.

Quick questions

1) I read that the wonder had been dry docked for upgrades. What were the upgrades?

2) Do the inside staterooms have virtual porthole windows?

Thanks

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Hi all!

Happy new years.

Quick questions

1) I read that the wonder had been dry docked for upgrades. What were the upgrades?

2) Do the inside staterooms have virtual porthole windows?

Thanks

No virtual portholes in the inside rooms on either the Magic or Wonder.

 

[nenis]

thank you!

Were there any upgrades?

 

[jdb in AZ]

The major upgrades will happen after the new Panama Canal locks open. They've been delayed (again and again) for years, but when the locks are open (and/or at least close to being reliable) then DCL can go ahead and modify the Wonder, which includes making her too big to fit through the existing locks. If they did the modifications now, the Wonder couldn't reposition to the west coast and cruise Alaska.

 

[IBelieveInTheMagic]

The Wonder had a few upgrades done the last time in dry dock (a normal one) and also during a few sailings. The bedding and beds/mattresses were updated, new carpeting and dressers, etc. As mentioned, she is scheduled for her "big dry dock" and re-imagineering this fall but we'll see what happens depending on the PC expansion/completion.

Heather

 

[jhoannam]

The Wonder had a few upgrades done the last time in dry dock (a normal one) and also during a few sailings. The bedding and beds/mattresses were updated, new carpeting and dressers, etc. As mentioned, she is scheduled for her "big dry dock" and re-imagineering this fall but we'll see what happens depending on the PC expansion/completion.

Heather

What upgrade will it get? we will on the Nov 10th sailing, first after it's dry dock.

 

[kiapepito]

What upgrade will it get? we will on the Nov 10th sailing, first after it's dry dock.

It's all a secret for now!.... Rumors is a Concierge lounge though.

 

[DynamicDisneyDuo]

Rumors are many. Such as being matching the changes to the Magic with Cabanas, only one staircase in the atrium and the dreaded duck tail, etc...

 

[jhoannam]

How far in advance do the announce the upgrade?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

and the dreaded duck tail

Pretty sure DCL won't do this until they are sure the new locks are open and running. But, the Concierge Lounge is a real possibility. And changes to the Arrrrrcade, maybe, along with the kid's clubs.

 

[DynamicDisneyDuo]

Pretty sure DCL won't do this until they are sure the new locks are open and running. But, the Concierge Lounge is a real possibility. And changes to the Arrrrrcade, maybe, along with the kid's clubs.

Yeah, I should have been more clear that the tail is dependent on the PC locks being finished.

 

[Hundredacre]

The wonder desperately needs serious renovation.

 

[sambycat]

We sailed for thanksgiving and she looks great. Far better than the magic did prior to her refurb.

 

[Mrs Green]

The wonder desperately needs serious renovation.

When did you last sail on the Wonder? And what issues do you note? Curious since we will be sailing Alaska this summer.

 

[thumpie's mom]

When did you last sail on the Wonder? And what issues do you note? Curious since we will be sailing Alaska this summer.

We were on the Wonder for the Panama Canal cruise in October. She is still a beautiful ship and we really did not notice anything I would consider a major issue. The cabins were updated in 2015 and again, no issues. There may be a little wear and tear, but you really have to look for it. They keep the ship very well maintained. Have a wonderful time!

 

[Mrs Green]

We were on the Wonder for the Panama Canal cruise in October. She is still a beautiful ship and we really did not notice anything I would consider a major issue. The cabins were updated in 2015 and again, no issues. There may be a little wear and tear, but you really have to look for it. They keep the ship very well maintained. Have a wonderful time!

That is usually the opinion I hear around here so thank you for reaffirming! I am very much looking forward to it!

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

DCL keep all there vessel in excellent shape, the Wonder as well. In fact she is much better then many other lines younger ships.

Now that said is would be nice to get on with the duck tail and other reimagine up grades. The latest delay on the new locks is that one has a rather nasty crack in the cement pour of a wall and this is requiring more fixing then originally thought.


AKK

 

[wilma-bride]

The wonder desperately needs serious renovation.

Really? She must have gone seriously downhill since last May then. We sailed on her for the WBPC cruise and they were painting and varnishing and keeping her in good repair the whole time we were on board. I can't say that I noticed any major issues with her upkeep or anything suggesting she is in need of serious renovation.

 

[TestingH2O]

the dreaded duck tail

the duck tail

Can someone explain this to me? I see it disparaged on the board not infrequently but I don't know exactly what people are referring to and how it is impacting passenger experience to get such a bad rap.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Can someone explain this to me? I see it disparaged on the board not infrequently but I don't know exactly what people are referring to and how it is impacting passenger experience to get such a bad rap.

As noted below the duck tail is a structural section adding to the vessels hull stern, in the water, near the surface. It improves the stability of the vessel and increases speed and saves fuel.

There is nothing wrong with it, but it makes the Wonder and Magic to long to pass though the present PC locks. This is why they are holding off on adding it to the Wonder until the new larger locks are ready.

By waiting the other reimagining changes to the Wonder cannot be done. Which makes folks unhappy.

Frankly some people think it is ugly!

Hope this helps

AKK

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What’s the big idea? More details have emerged of the changes planned for Disney Magic during a multi-million pound refit at the end of this summer – and it turns out the ship will gain about 20 feet in length.
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, as Donald Duck might say, the 15-year-old ship is actually going to get its own ducktail when it goes into dry dock in Cadiz, Spain.
The technical term for the addition is a sponson, and it is becoming a common addition to vessels in middle age, as I discovered when Royal Caribbean’s Splendour of the Seas was in the same shipyard in 2011.
The extra structure at the stern will aid stability, reduce drag in the water, and improve fuel economy.
Magic is today in mid-Atlantic, on her way to spend the summer in the Mediterranean cruising from Barcelona to Italy, Greece and Turkey.
The re-imagineering, which will add a scary waterslide to the ship’s top deck, refresh the children’s clubs and bring a reworking of the adults-only entertainment areas, takes place from September 7 to October 10 before the ship sails for Miami and a winter of voyages to the Bahamas and the Caribbean.


By John Honeywell|25 May 2013|Cruise ships, Family cruises|0 Comments