10/30-11/8 - Alyssa's 1st Trip & my 1st Anniversary ASM/TreeHouseVillas/DisneyWonder

[Goldeelox9]

The rest of us enjoyed our meals.

See the lemons in my glass. Our waiter kept me supplied every meal. I had a little bowl set out just for me.

We ordered desert. Sorry I can not remember which each thing was, but it was tasty!

Every single night of the cruise Laura and Alyssa each got a Mickey Bar! MMM...love Mickey Bars!

They brought out a specail anniversary cake for Pete and I!

Alyssa sure enjoyed her Mickey bar!

Again this year we didn't have a great table for Animators Palate, so I have no progress pictures. Just this one fromt eh color changing end.

Dinner was over. We were so rushed, or so it felt like we were. We had the early dinner, but I much prefer the late seating. They let us close down the place each night of the Wedding cruise. On this sailing we felt so rushed since we had to be out for the late seating to come in.

 

[KathyRN137]

Hi Lisa!

Great report! I've never been much interested in cruising... even Disney cruising... but you are beginning to convert me.

Happy Anniversary! I went back and read your entire wedding report... I enjoyed that very much! I feel as though I was a guest at your wedding!


Kathy

 

[Goldeelox9]

Day one of the cruise was action packed!

After Dinner we went to the attrium to visit Mickey and Minnie! Mickey had left so we had to settle for Goofy! He kinda scares Alyssa, I think it's because he is so tall.

She was teething the whole trip. Poor kid!

Goofy sat down and she crawled onto his lap. Guess he wasn't so scary once he was more her size.

Minnie was next.

I think that they make the attrium dingy so you feel like you need to buy their pictures. LOL Next time I am bringing the big flash with me.


Yes my niece is kissing her reflection in the floor....LOL

We still had some time before our show so Pete and I went to deliver some of our fish extender Gifts. I made Mickey Ears for the cabin Doors!

We stopped by to check out the theature since Pete didn't make it there during the wedding trip.

While we were delivering our prizes we ran into our cabin guy from the last cruise. He remembered us by name and asked how we were doing. He was working in the room we would have had if we didn't switch to be closer to my sister. How odd is that!

We walked all over the ship! Some people had such decorated doors!

It was show time.

We got pretty good seats. I love the Golden Mickey's! Alyssa did too!

At this point the show stopped...Something was wrong with the stage. We left instead of waiting for them to fix it. We all knew how it was going to end. LOL

We stopped to do some shopping before heading to Studio Sea.

We got to Studio Sea Early to get a table. We ordered some drinks and then they passed out numbers. I wanted my number called so bad! I knew I could win. LOL

MMm Lime....

My number never got called...I would have won too, I knew al the answers. At the end they picked a few numbers for door prises and Brandon got one.

Alyssa was enjoying the kids club while we enjoyed the game and the clubs.

We headed to Route 66 at this point for a while. I can't remember what we did though.

Then it was back to the cabin for some much needed sleep!

 

[KathyRN137]

Yes my niece is kissing her reflection in the floor....LOL

Very funny! Little kids do love looking at themselves!

We still had some time before our show so Pete and I went to deliver some of our fish extender Gifts. I made Mickey Ears for the cabin Doors!

Such a cute idea... kind of like Secret Santa!

Okay,silly question: How do the decorations stick to the doors? Are the doors metal?

We stopped to do some shopping before heading to Studio Sea.

This pic is priceless!


Kathy

 

[Goldeelox9]

Such a cute idea... kind of like Secret Santa!

Okay,silly question: How do the decorations stick to the doors? Are the doors metal?

It is like a secret Santa....We got lots of Music CD's and Pens and Pirate Patches! It was alot of fun.

The Doors are Metal, except for the Cat. 1 doors. I guess if you are paying 7K for 3 nights of cruising they feel you can have a wood door! LOL

This pic is priceless!

I know right....He would die if he knew it was on the internet for everyone to see....LOL

Cruising is AMAZING!!!! It is my favorite vacation! We are heading on a 7 night cruise in January! I am so excited. I wish January wasn't so far away!

 

[praisehisname]

Love all the updates! Your private dinner sounded fabulous and so romantic!

 

[Goldeelox9]

Today Pete and I decided we had seen the port of Nassau before and wanted to enjoy some ship time. Laura and Brandon planned a couples massage for the morning and Pete, my Dad and I got extra Alyssa time!

Alyssa and my Dad loved the Top Bunk. We were all lazy this morning.

We got a few more fish extender gifts today. Look at my Dad. In his hand is a pair of slippers shaped like the ship. My sister and I bought these as a gift for him at least 10 years ago. He still has them and only uses them while we are on vacation. People always ask were he got them since they are no longer for sale on the ship.

More modeling of our fish extender gifts. Alyssa still wears the pirate patch around our house. LOL

Pete and I along with Alyssa and my dad headed up to the pool area.

She's got it...don't even think about helping her. LOL

Isn't her cover up adorable. We bought it at the DIsney Store months before our cruise. We bought her so much for this cruise. LOL She is the slightest bit spoiled by Aunt Lisie and Uncle Petey!

We liked to get the elevators with the glass. The center ones.

We got to the pool area. It was breezy, really breezy! Alyssa had fn in the splash zone. But it was really kinda cool.

Look behind Alyssa....The ship is EMPTY on port days!

She spoted someone with Pizza and wanted a snack. Pete ran to get her some and I got us a table.

We took some pictures as we were eating.

I love when I get kisses with out asking for them.

After two pieces of Pizza she was full and we went on a character hunt.

That is my dad chasing her! LOL

We found Goofy!

The crowds were so low that she got in line to see him atleast 3 times. LOL

He sat right down on her level. They had fun playing for a few minutes!

Thankfully this was before she started giving "Doggy kisses" so none of the Characters got licked. LOL

Goofy needed a nap....I know cause she told him so. LOL

The handler had to pull Goofy away! LOL Alyssa was fine. She kept pretending he was still there.

I LOVE this next picture! She is such a ham!

This is the look I got when I told her it was nap time!

Alyssa and I went for a nap. Laura and Brandon finished thier massages around the same time. Laura and Pete headed off for some lunch and my dad and Brandon headed to Atlantis for some afternoon gambling.

 

[LittleStinkerbelle]

I'm loving your trip report! I read your wedding tr and it's fun to hear about your anniversary. THV looks so cool. And your private dinner at GF looks AMAZING!! So jealous!

 

[Brigittep]

Thanks so much for sharing. Your daughter is so beautiful. I Love, loved all of your pictures. I didn't want it to end.

 

[Goldeelox9]

It's not over....LOL I have a little more left to post! I promise I will do it soon!!!

 

[Goldeelox9]

So since I lost my whole last post....lets try again!

After naps we headed up to go swimming a bit. It was nice and relaxing. That is what I love about DCL most. The relaxing. LOL

While we got ready for pirate night Laura took Alyssa to the kids club. Since she wasn't 3 (or even 2) she couldn't stay and play with the big kids unless mom was there. She had a blast though.

We stopped by the room and grabbed my Dad the pirate and headed to dinner.

We got all seated and the waiter came over and apologized over and over about the hair in Laura's food last night. LOL They sent this fruit platter over. It was all so fresh and good.

We got the Jerk Chicken, Some Dip, Mango Soup and a Salad for Appetizers.

Alyssa colored and was very well behaved.

Look at my Dad...LOL he cracks me up!

I don't remember what all we ordered for dinner. SOme sort of steak and the mushrooms with lentiles were really good.

The waiter kept us entertained.

The wait staff is top notched on DCL. I love the way they really try to get to know their guests.

Before desert my sister and Dad went to Limbo!

Alyssa tried to fake us out.

But a second later she was "wake" again.

She started getting fussy right before dinner was over. But for almost an hour and a half she was good as gold.

Brandon took her for a walk while we finished desert. A Trio thing for me and Laura had a Mickey Bar (notice a trend here?)

Up next...pirates IN the Caribbean Party!

 

[Goldeelox9]

Pirate Mickey. We didn't stop to see him, we just headed up to get seats for the party. We got the same seats we did for the sail away party!

Alyssa ran around before it got crowded and burned off some energy.

We took some pictures waiting for the show to start.

Yay show time! I love this show so much and I was so sad I missed most of it last year on my wedding night.

That one is for you Cait!

Look at my dad enjoying himself. Who said Disney is just for kids!

Then Mickey saved the day and there was fireworks at sea! (Please excuse my horrible at sea fireworks pictures. They are not my norm for sure!)

It was a great show!

 

[Goldeelox9]

My sister took Alyssa down to bed while Pete and my dad and I hung out on deck awhile.

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After we hung out for a while we headed down to the club for some Karaoke. This is my friend Edwin's favorite song. I wish he would have been with us. I am sure he would have done a great job singing it.

There was a special group of young adults on the ship with us. They had various levels of mental handicaps. The group (I used to know the name) provides independent living. These young adults were having a blast. they must have all showed up at Karaoke soon as it stated cause no one else was singing. They were getting shots for preforming and were so excited. You could see the bonds they had with their counselors/chaperones. When we got home from the cruise I sent an email to the organization and told them I was honored to share a cruise with such a great group of people.

After Karaoke we walked around the ship. My dad has an unnatural obsession with Ariel. Alyssa knows Areil not at "the Little Mermaid" but as "Popeye's girlfriend. LOL

Can you tell he has a few drinks tonight....LOL Silly Dad!

This was the last picture of the night. We told my Dad good night and he was heading back down to the sports bar to get a snack. Pete and I crashed.

Up Next...Castaway Cay

 

[miabellarose]

Great TR! You took some AMAZING pictures! Since I followed along with your wedding (even though I didn't post a lot), it was only fitting that I read about your 1st anniversary, right? When I saw your anniversary dress/outfit, I was thinking to myself...that looks familiar I'm so happy for you guys! What a wonderful 1st anniversary! But you are going to finish, right?

 

[Disney_Jill]

GREAT pictures!! I love Alyssa and Goofy, too cute. I must say, Alyssa is absolutely adorable!!!! Any very photogenic.
It looks like you all are having a great time!!

 

[Goldeelox9]

I promise I will finish....I have too since we are going back in January and I refuse to go on a new trip with out completing the TR from the last trip!!!

Thanks for following along!

 

[Goldeelox9]

I was so excited about this day of the cruise. It was Castaway Cay Day! The day I get to return to my wedding spot. We got up early and had a quick breakfast and then headed off the ship.

First stop was the post office to mail a post card to Pete's Parents and to say Hello to these guys!

We got on the Tram and headed to the family beach. I wanted to walk to get good Flying Dutchman pictures, but didn't. Maybe next time.

I got one Flying Dutchman picture!

We saw Minnie! I was so excited to see the characters in their bathing suits. Alyssa headed right up to her with open arms.

My Dad needed a picture too.

There was a little girl behind us waiting her turn. It was mine and Pete's turn and the CM said that there was only time for one more person to visit with Minnie. The little girl looked so sad. Pete and I looked at each other and shook our heads and then I told the CM that we would wait for Minnie's replacement and the little girl could visit her. Well this worked out because then Alyssa also got to see Pluto!

We then headed to Mickey's line.

I love this picture of my Dad and Alyssa.

 

[Goldeelox9]

We walked to the family beach and got good spots in the shade. I looked over to our wedding spot and this is what I saw...........

I teared up and thought about my day! Pete and I got into the water and he put his arms around me and we recapped our special day. It was nice to be there a few days after our first wedding anniversary in the spot that we pledged our vows to each other.

Look at this smile! It's to die for. I love her so much!

We had dso much fun playing in the water.

My family is insane. Pete is using Brandon as a fishing rod and reeling my dad in. LOL

We rested on the beach before lunch.

Laura and my Dad rented a water bike after lunch. They said it was SUPER hard to do.

Pete and I headed back to the ship before the rest of the family to get ready for Dinner in Palo. Alyssa had fun playing in the sand.

A little while later everyone else headed back to the ship.

Alyssa played in the pools and loved them. She was not 100% potty trained, but she is so tall no one questioned her.

We decorated our cabin doors. I thought to snap a picture of mine.

It was formal night and Mickey and Minnie were all dressed up.

 

[Goldeelox9]

Pete and I were all ready to head to Palo

Along the way I took some pictures from deck 10 at night.

Once we got to Palo we had to wait a few mintues. So I got a CM to take our picture.

I love the look of this area.

I didn't take pictures of our food in Palo. I felt weird. But the waiter took this for us.

We missed the farwell, but my Dad went to check it out. While he was there he ran into Stitch. LOL

Pete and I missed the night time fun since we were rushing to pack up the room after the 3 hour meal at Palo. We also went to watch Disney Dreams, but I didn't take the camera. I was sad our trip was coming to an end. Thankfully we rebooked a trip for August 2010. As most of you know we changed that so we could be at WDW with so many of our friends in January 2011.

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Just caught up reading your TR. It looks like so much fun! Palo is awesome! Alyssa is so cute.