10/12/08-4 night Wonder anniversary cruise

[SleepyKeith]

That's funny, we also left at 4AM this morning except from New York. It is 6:45 now and we are just about to hit Baltimore (and hopefully not the morning rush hour). We also have an air card so if you see and traffic or trouble spots on the way down, give us a heads up. We plan on stopping in either SC or Georgia.

 

[Renysmom]

keith
Get gas before you leave Virginia. We paid $2.99 when we filled up last night. We just got off for breakfast in Dunn NC and it is $3.69.

 

[alohabob]

keith
Get gas before you leave Virginia. We paid $2.99 when we filled up last night. We just got off for breakfast in Dunn NC and it is $3.69.

I was watching the Orlando news last night and some gas stations are selling gas for $2.88 a gallon lets hope this trend continues.

Also the weatherman is saying high winds off the Atlantic for the next few days.

 

[Renysmom]

I was watching the Orlando news last night and some gas stations are selling gas for $2.88 a gallon lets hope this trend continues.

Also the weatherman is saying high winds off the Atlantic for the next few days.

Is that a good thing or bad thing?

 

[SleepyKeith]

Thanks for the gas tip. We stopped near Richmond for breakfeast and filled up there. I think we paid $3.19. Were just about to South Carolina now so we are making good time.

Hmm, high winds in the Atlantic may mean the seas will be a little rough, we'll see.

 

[Renysmom]

Keith -

Traffic has been a breeze. We just drove thru Jacksonville. The cheapest we have seen gas since we left VA is in Brunswick GA at $2.86.

There is about 30 miles of construction on 95 in GA but the speedlimit is between 55 and 60 so not really a slow down. Cops everywhere with radar guns throughout the construction zone so just watch your speed.

Enjoy the rest of your drive. We should be in Port Canaveral by 5:30 barring no traffic.

 

[laurabelle777]

I am so jealous---I am still here working --we will be leaving out sometime in the morning---we live in lower alabama and gas here is around $3.25 right now---it was $3.50 earlier in the week---it is usually less once you hit florida. The place where alohabob suggested meeting up---is it kid friendsly?

 

[steelernut]

Thanks for all the travel tips.
We are leaving Myrtle Beach about 6am tomorrow. Hope everyone stays safe on the raod.

 

[SleepyKeith]

Well, we made to to South Carolina safe and sound. Leaving early tomorrow and we should get to the Residence in Port Canaveral at around noon. If we have time the wife and I are going to head to the Space Center for a few hours. Two days from now we will be sailing away

 

[AmyM]

Finally packed and going to bed. Need to stop by my office tomorrow am and make sure the place is under control, and then........................MICKEY HERE WE COME

 

[Renysmom]

Everyone traveling today by air or car be safe.. See you on the ship TOMORROW!!!!!

BTW.. I started my trip report. you can find it here

Off to get ready for our day of exploring..

 

[manchurianbrownbear]

Departure day is finally here!

Our bags are packed and we'll be headed to the airport by 9:00 CST. Hopefully in Orlando by 5:00.

 

[SleepyKeith]

Just an update, We're about an hour north of Port Canaveral and hitting some rain showers. We should be getting to the hotel around noon and then heading to the SPace Center. So does anyone know a good place to eat dinner near Port Canaveral?

 

[lucy2811]

I'm just trying to tie up all the loose ends at home while getting in vacation mood!!! I've packed, unpacked and repacked about three times already - paranoid I'm going to forget something!!! Will be leaving Jacksonville about 8am tomorrow if all goes to plan. I'm sure niether Hannah nor I will get much sleep tonight!! Just think, this time tomorrow we will be onboard the Disney Wonder!!! How AWESOME!!!

 

[Cheermm]

Leaving for the airport in 15 minutes - Land in Orlando tonight around 8:45. Can't wait to see everyone!

 

[steelernut]

Live from the Rez. Can't wait to get on the ship. Seen it pull in this morning from our hotel room.

Hope everyone has great cruise!!!

 

[kimiza]

We are back!!!! Yeah!!!! It was a great!

 

[steelernut]

We got back safe and sound yesterday about 3:45.
Hope everyone gets home safe and you had a great cruise. Sorry we didn't get to meet everyone.
MBB - Glad we got to meet. You have a great family. Hope you guys had a great time on the cruise and at the park. Have a safe trip home. We are doing the Freedom of the Seas next Oct. Hope your Vikes have a good showing this weekend.

 

[Cheermm]

We got back safe and sound yesterday about 3:45.
Hope everyone gets home safe and you had a great cruise. Sorry we didn't get to meet everyone.
MBB - Glad we got to meet. You have a great family. Hope you guys had a great time on the cruise and at the park. Have a safe trip home. We are doing the Freedom of the Seas next Oct. Hope your Vikes have a good showing this weekend.

We kept looking for someone with the steelers shirt on - but never found you

 

[Renysmom]

Hi everyone.. We are back home in VA safe and sound.

What a great time we had. I am sorry I didn't get to meet everyone but it was great to meet all those who we did meet. I didn't do a real good job of keeping my trip report up to date but did get one more day added today and hope to do the rest in the next day or two. Will share the link to my pictures as soon as I have those as well but give me a few days, I need to weed through them all as I took over 1700

Hope everyone else is safe and sound in their homes now.