11/06/05 WHO'S With US on the Wonder?

[dvcersfromva]

No, no upgrade. I shouldn't feel bad, though. This is our first cruise, and we used DVC points and sprun for a category 6 room with a veranda since we'll be celebrating our 30th anniversary. It you (or other out there) get an upgrade, let us know!

 

[AspiringCindy]

I am not counting on an upgrade this time out because we are now a family of 5 and had to book adjoining/connecting rooms! We have outside cabins (cat.9) and didn't want to spring for a verandah because as it was, we are paying adult prices for 2 of our DDS! On our last cruise, we were able to upgrade at port from a cat. 9 to a cat. 5 for $200. Of course we were only a family of 4 back then! There is a slim to none chance of me seeing an upgrade! That's okay though...I'm happy enough to be going!

 

[dvcersfromva]

Oh my goodness, I just reread my previous post and cannot believe all the typos (one of my crazy pet peeves)! I'm going to assume that the rest of the posters on this thread get their documents real soon. Ours came by way of the U.S. Postal Service, by the way--not UPS. We'll spend the weekend filling out our forms. Three weeks and counting down!

 

[nwright]

DiszyGram -- Thanks so much for the list. It will be myself (Nwright) 53 and my friend Mary 66 in Cabin 6154. No docs yet. Can't wait!!!!

Nanci

 

[DiszyGram]

You're welcome.

Anyone see my picture link? I'm a widow and that guy would have been nice, but he's already involved with a large eared woman. :

We have three cabins, all deluxe inside catagory 10s. We started out with guaranteed 12s, but were pretty sure we would be upgraded. Love the split bathrooms. My adult daughter is very prone to motion sickness so we are on deck 1. She will take medication and wear the seabands.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Hi Kids

The excitement is building. I was worried I'd miss UPS for my documents, but if they are sending some in the mail, well, I'd better start checking my mailbox DAILY!

I'm coming to the port via Disney transportation from the resort, so I think I'll be getting in a little later than those of you who are staying nearby. I'll do some exploring this weekend on other threads to see where DIS people tend to meet. I remember Deck 10 (near the Overlook Bar) around 3PM being mentioned several times.....but I'll try and see what others have done so we have some options. I think that time kind of works for most people because you've had time to see your stateroom, make sure your luggage is there (unpack if you're fast). Pretty much after the lifeboat drill at 4PM, people tend to go their own way for shows/dinner/exploring, etc. I'll report back.

My travel agent asked if I wanted to put an upgrade note on my reservations. I told her I wanted to stay on decks 5-7 and since 11's usually get upgraded to 9's, I didn't want to. She told me later she just put in Cat 8 or above......yeah, right! I don't want to loose my Deck 7 aft location.....well, OK, I might give it up for a verandah!

 

[ibouncetoo]

Hey, I just had a thought....who else has late seating? I think I'd like to link dining reservations with a DIS axe murder, and at least 'know' someone at my table. If you think you'd be interested, send me a PM

I was just looking at the thread about favorite servers on the Wonder. Someone mentioned Alun from Scottland.....lordy, I just die over that accent!

 

[michelle9343]

DizsyGraM Nice picture!
Ibouncetoo I have also read that deck 10 at 3:00 is a common meeting place. I do not know the ship at all but it sounds like a good location.
DVcersfromva congrats on your docs! I can't wait untill ours show up. Being its a MAW trip I am not sure if they get mailed to us your the wish corrdinator. I am hoping its to us otherwise I most likely wont have them untill the day or 2 before. This is getting so exciting.
To all I would like to ask all of you a favor. My DD is going on her Wish trip and has been having a terrible promblem for the last4 months with reoccurring ear/ sinus infections so any of you that could please keep her in your prayers. I would hate for her to be sick for her trip. I had her at the allergist and then the ENT on Tues. but nobody knows whats up with her that they keep reoccurring. anywayany prayers would realy help. Thanks

 

[DiszyGram]

Prayers your very special daughter gets over her ear infection, Michelle. What a terrible shame if she is ill during this fantastic Make a Wish experience. I don't see any angels on here but my special icon for prayers going up is muscial notes. Lots of musical notes going up for her that nothing stops your daughter from having a wonderful experience.

Gail

 

[michelle9343]

Thanks Gail Her entire life has been an on going challenge. She is our "little Angel" .She loves Mickey so much that we moved to to Fla to live close to him. Since she goes to the parks all of the time the cruise would be a new Disney experience for her. She loves Mickey so much that when ever she sees him nothing else in the world matters. It still bring tears to my eyes to see how she reacts to him . It is truely magical !

 

[AspiringCindy]

Michelle, she will have MANY opportunities to see her idol!!

Also, regarding the meet place, the Overlook is a good place to meet, because it is out of the way. It sits on a higher deck above the Cove pool. It often goes missed! Just a secret though...they have nice wraps around tea time everyday!!!

update: Just found out, they only have Panini sandwiches and wings instead of wraps...and only on sea days!

 

[dvcersfromva]

Okay, sorry everyone. I was wrong about the delivery of the cruise documents. They did arrive via UPS--not the mail. My DH gets home before me and picks up the mail. When I got home, the box (a little bigger than a box of checks) was sitting on the kitchen counter on top of that day's mail. I wrongly assumed it came in the mail too. We live in a fairly rural area, and our UPS guy (as well as the mail carrier) just comes into our breezeway and leaves packages. My DH left the package for me to open when I got home from work. Only after reading this post did he tell me I'd made a mistake about the delivery!!!

 

[jblrn2b]

Hi. Everyone! GOT OUR DOCUMENTS THURSDAY!!!! We are getting so excited here in MA - especially since it has been raining for two weeks almost straight and neither one of my boys has had their sporting events. I just looked up the past weather in FL and it was 87 last year!!! I can't believe this trip is so near. Y' all will probably get on the ship before us because we are staying at the Polynesian before and I think the resort guests come later so have an extra shrimp or drink for me or whatever you like. DIZYGRAM thanks for making that list!!!!!! I think I'll pack today. Anybody have any tips for a first time cruiser and WDW visiter? Can't wait to meet you all. I have been working a ton to pay for this trip!!! can't wait to relax/have fun.

Judith

 

[AspiringCindy]

Here's a list of things that are less obvious items that I try to include in my packing!
a night lite
air fresheners (plumbing can be poor)
an extension cord (to dry hair in front of big mirror)
an alarm clock
gallon size ziplock bags (for wet suits, ice for our cooler etc.)
door stoppers(for our connecting rooms)
beach towels (I know they supply towels, but I like larger size towels)
lots of $1 bills for tipping room service
2 way radios
6 clothes pins (hanging bathing suits and beach towels)
sample size of laundry detergent

a lot of cruisers also use an over the door shoe hanger for storing toiletries and such due to the tight counter space in the bathroom!

 

[ibouncetoo]

Three weeks from today, I'll be heading to the airport! Time to do the banana dance

Today I'm going to plot out (on paper, so I don't forget) all the things I need to take care of and when to do them before I go. Today is shop for a snorkel mask that goes over eyewear and get my ears re-pierced. Then there's plotting out the hair cut, hair color, pedicure, taking dinner outfit to the tailor, organizing my papers, bla bla bla.

EVERYBODY, remember to alert you credit card company that you will be traveling out of the country and maybe making 'out of the ordinary' charges. Also if you have a low credit limit, or are close to your credit limit, ask about having you limit temporarily increased. You want to have enough to draw on in case you have to pay for unscheduled hote/airlines/food should there be any problems. Your trip insurance (which you all have, right?) might cover these things, but you have to pay for them first yourself.

Judith, we may be on the same bus to the port! I know they usually do pick-ups from several resorts on one bus. I'm getting on at POFQ, maybe I'll see you on the bus!

 

[jblrn2b]

You guys are getting me so excited!!!!! Even my bah humbug (ok spelling is not my forte) Husband is excited!!! and let me tell you that once he experiences Disney there will no going back for him. Thanks Cindy for that list I am adding a few items that were not on mine for Walmart this very minute. Jackie I hope to see you on the bus. You probably won't miss us. I am a petite redhead and my husband is a 6' Chinese man traveling with two boys. Judith

 

[jblrn2b]

Oh! I have one more question. We were thinking of just bringing our cell phones d/t our being at WDW first. Do you use your two ways a lot? Do they work on the ship? I know that cell phones probably don't work?

Thanks Judith

 

[jblrn2b]

Jackie - we are on Deck 7 too!!!

Judith

 

[ibouncetoo]

I've read that people do use their 2-ways on the ship with only some difficulty, so they do work (mostly) and that cell phone pretty much don't work.

Judith, I think several of us are on deck 7....Gutto, ode2joy, michelle9343 are also. And dvcersfromva & newright, are on deck 6. Maybe we should have a 'back up plan' DIS meet on the secret verandah after the lifeboat drill!?!? I know I'll be wanting to check that spot out as soon as possible. I'm thinking hot tea and a good perusal of the navigator may be my deck 7 verandah morning ritual.

 

[AspiringCindy]

We like to use the 2 way radios on board because they just go unit to unit! As long as you are within 2 miles of each other, they will always work!
With cell phones, once you are out at sea, the roaming charges not only accumulate, but sometimes the call can not be reached. It is almost funny...on our last trip, DH and I were standing next to each other while he called my cell. The call never came through! I guess we were standing too far apart!