10/24/2009 Bash On the Boat (I'm with B.O.B.) - Thread #20!

[captchris]

I heard about the Wonder but I didn't hear that the Magic was continuing the 7 days with the new ship doing the 3-4 days. That would seem to say that the 3/4 day cruises are making more money than the 7 days. Interesting. I hadn't thought of that.



Yep, I'm with you. I need to re-think our plans for 2011, if that is true.

The main "poster" on that thread had information from one of the DCL captains. I believe he is sr. Captain on the Wonder (Captain Henry??)). He is getting the Disney Dream and shared that the Dream will be taking the Wonder's rotation on the 3/4 day cruises. He mentioned the economics behind it...that it is more lucrative for DCL to offer the larger capacity on the 3/4 day cruises as they can charge more than what a 7 day would cost. I hope that made sense. My fingers don't always move as fast as my brain.

My guess is that Captain Tom will be getting the Disney Fantasy when she launches 1st Qtr of 2012.

 

[captchris]

DCL Future FO

 

[minnieandmickey]

Good morning everyone. I hope all is well wherever you may be this morning. Last night while on this thread for a bit, I read the thread about the Wonder being moved to Los Angeles in 1st Qtr of 2011. It sounds like Disney Dream will be taking the Wonder's spot in the Caribbean doing 3/4 day cruises. The Magic will continue doing 7 day cruises at least until the Fantasy comes online in early 2012.

Due to this, I am keeping all options open for 2011. If we can score good airfare, maybe we will do a 7 day Pacific cruise on the Wonder, if that is what she ends up doing. We may just have an extended WDW vacation as well. We have about 18 months to figure it all out.

Elaine and I were also talking about getting a wireless internet package. She wants to be able to surf the net while she is in the room with the kids at night as they fall asleep. Does Wireless work in the rooms and if so, what does it cost??? We will also be able to charge all of our iPods at once with the computer and store pictures and video on it. If we get it as well, I will be doing a live report too!

I for one am hoping they will be doing a Panama Reposition Cruise on the way to LA in June or July. If they do that Sean and I want to take Sarah on that for her graduation, then put off WDW another year. Anyone else up for it?

 

[captchris]

Just booked our 10/31 at AKV. Now we just need the MSSHP tickets and we will be ready to go!!

Yeah, I was ready to book Port Orleans Riverside, but I put a lot on the CC this month. (airfare, yankees season tickets, and business related stuff).

It will be a busy few months in cruise planning. The next thing we are getting are passports, then MNSSHP tickets, then Port Orleans room ressies. By the time June comes along we will be looking at final payment and excursion ressies in the not so distant future.

 

[captchris]

I for one am hoping they will be doing a Panama Reposition Cruise on the way to LA in June or July. If they do that Sean and I want to take Sarah on that for her graduation, then put off WDW another year. Anyone else up for it?

It sounds like it will be sooner than June/July. The Port lease starts 1/1/2011. It is expected that the Wonder will transition during the first quarter of 2011 when the Dream is delivered and begins scheduled 3/4 day cruises out of Port Canaveral.

 

[B9erSteve]

The main "poster" on that thread had information from one of the DCL captains. I believe he is sr. Captain on the Wonder (Captain Henry??)). He is getting the Disney Dream and shared that the Dream will be taking the Wonder's rotation on the 3/4 day cruises. He mentioned the economics behind it...that it is more lucrative for DCL to offer the larger capacity on the 3/4 day cruises as they can charge more than what a 7 day would cost. I hope that made sense. My fingers don't always move as fast as my brain.

My guess is that Captain Tom will be getting the Disney Fantasy when she launches 1st Qtr of 2012.

I can see that. The meaning is that if you add the cost of a 3 night cruise to the 4 night cruise you will come up with a total that is more than a 7 nt cruise. Besides, turning over a new group twice a week as opposed to once a week means more add-on sales such as insurance, transfers, souveniers, etc. It actually makes perfect economic sense. I'm surprised I didn't think of it.

 

[minnieandmickey]

It sounds like it will be sooner than June/July. The Port lease starts 1/1/2001. It is expected that the Wonder will transition during the first quarter of 2011 when the Dream is delivered and begins scheduled 3/4 day cruises out of Port Canaveral.

Well even if it is earlier, I encourage anyone to do the PC cruise if they get the chance. Probably the last one for awhile since the newer ships won't fit through the canal until the new section is done. Depending on cost I wonder if Sean and I could sneak a sail....hmmmmm (doubt it )

 

[Karen Mouse]

Do people wear American sports items over there? Do you see Yankee hats, or Boston Red Sox T shirts, etc?

You dont see many, the most popular is the NY logo - New York team I presume... although we were excited the other month to see a Green Bay Packers gym bag in a shop (we didnt buy it though - too expensive) Everything is expensive over here, ...including American sports wear.

 

[captchris]

Wow, I just noticed, we are close to closing this thread.

 

[minnieandmickey]

And the link to the new thread is ??????????

 

[captchris]

And the link to the new thread is ??????????

I haven't made the new one yet. I will probably start it in a couple of hours.

 

[Walt & Di]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, thats too cute

I was 16 weeks pregnant when we went to Boston. We didnt even know boy or girl, but we still bought a Boston Bruins Onesie (I think thats what you call them) and several other baby items like Ralph Lauren baby grows etc. You cant get that sort of stuff over here without paying $$$$$$$$ for it, so we stocked up while we were there

Yes they are called the Boston Bruins and my mother says they are having a fantastic year. Diane

 

[Walt & Di]

Yes they are called onesies.

Do people wear American sports items over there? Do you see Yankee hats, or Boston Red Sox T shirts, etc?

I know you see Red Sox shirts all over the nation. Okay you also see Yankee shirts/hats. It was so sad last year when we went to a Texas Rangers/Red Sox game and the majority of the fans were Red Sox. They all had their t-shirts and hats on. I could not believe I was in Texas. Diane

 

[goslingl]

I for one am hoping they will be doing a Panama Reposition Cruise on the way to LA in June or July. If they do that Sean and I want to take Sarah on that for her graduation, then put off WDW another year. Anyone else up for it?

OHHHH that sounds like a great plan. We may have to look into that. We will not have a wedding or graduation that year.

 

[goslingl]

You dont see many, the most popular is the NY logo - New York team I presume... although we were excited the other month to see a Green Bay Packers gym bag in a shop (we didnt buy it though - too expensive) Everything is expensive over here, ...including American sports wear.

Karen,

Anytime Ellis wants American team stuff, let me know and I will be glad to get it and ship to you. Both of my kids work for UPS.

 

[GOS]

Some pictures from Jay's birthday party on Saturday...

Oh no...where's Plankton?

 

[GOS]

Lovely piccies - great cake (although I couldnt see Plankton)

Great minds and all that!

 

[GOS]

Well even if it is earlier, I encourage anyone to do the PC cruise if they get the chance. Probably the last one for awhile since the newer ships won't fit through the canal until the new section is done. Depending on cost I wonder if Sean and I could sneak a sail....hmmmmm (doubt it )

It's something to think about Becky....but everything is up in the air in 2011 for Rick's contract at work.

 

[Karen Mouse]

Yes they are called the Boston Bruins and my mother says they are having a fantastic year. Diane

I have a photo of him in it somewhere crawling - I'll try to scan it when I find it

I know you see Red Sox shirts all over the nation. Okay you also see Yankee shirts/hats. It was so sad last year when we went to a Texas Rangers/Red Sox game and the majority of the fans were Red Sox. They all had their t-shirts and hats on. I could not believe I was in Texas. Diane

Thats like Manchester United over here... you see the stuff everywhere

I'm sure AFEG will be on here defending them, but I think they're rubbish

Karen,

Anytime Ellis wants American team stuff, let me know and I will be glad to get it and ship to you. Both of my kids work for UPS.

That is so kind of you.

Oh no...where's Plankton?

Great minds and all that!

 

[Karen Mouse]

Well people, you'll be on the next thread by the morning, so if anyone wants a moving body I'm free