11/22/2009 3 Night Wonder Cruise

[disneypoor]

I don't think we are going to plan any excursions. However, my oldest DS wants to do the Sea Lion encounter. Other than that, I think we may rent some bikes and snorkel equipment at CC.

My parents are going along so if we do anything all together, we need to keep it pretty mild.

We are also trying to keep costs down. This was a sort of last minute change in vacation. We were supposed to go to Fort Wilderness for the whole week (with no Disney parks - we have passes to Sea World). I was comparing Carnival 5 nights at nearly 2K so this one was just a little bit more and everyone preferred going on DCL. My oldest (17 year old) didn't even want to go on Carnival (he has never cruised before). Go figure.

I have heard a lot of rumors that they may be adding Ocean Quest during Dry dock. Sure hope this is true. That was the first thing my DD asked about.

Some friends of ours did the Sea Lion encounter in the Bahamas while cruising with another cruise line. They said it has been their best vacation highlight so far! They all loved it and plan to do it again.

Susan

 

[Live4FW]

We had our rooms assigned tonight.

Unfortunately, We didn't get any upgrades. Still cat 12s.

 

[nydisfan]

Well we are in the 30 day window getting so excited and we are having cold days so the warm weather will feel even so much better! we are prob. half packed already....not like we can wear our summer clothes anymore....see you all soon

 

[disneypoor]

We are also experiencing colder than normal temps for this time of the year, so I think we'll be even more excited as the cruise gets closer. We are sailing with a total of 28 friends and family. We all booked Cat. 12 Gty's, and when we got our rooms assigned, they were all cat. 11's (because most of us have four in our family). We were sort of bummed because last time, they upgraded ALL of us to cat. 9's. I've decided it's okay because I've always wanted to know if we'd be just as happy in an inside stateroom.

At this point, I don't care what room we have as long as we are on that ship! Come on November--I can't wait until you get here!

Susan

 

[disneyfan03]

At this point, I don't care what room we have as long as we are on that ship! Come on November--I can't wait until you get here!

Susan

I totally agree. I have been counting down the days for to long. I can't wait for it to get here!

 

[disneypoor]

We just added another one to our reservation. We are now up to 30 people in our group. One of my husband's friends just booked two nights ago. He will be bringing his six year old little girl. I was surprised they were able to book because Disney had told me the children's programs were full last week, but he booked through a travel agency. Anyhow, we're glad he's coming and cannot wait for the next 24 days to fly by!

Susan

 

[MissMousey]

Anyone else interested in participating in the fish extender swap? There's still time to join, and you don't have to get elaborate with the 'gifts'. Simple tokens are just fine

Also, let's plan a Dis Meet the first afternoon right before the sail away party near the main stage. Anyone interested?

 

[nydisfan]

Hi Everyone....we are getting close now...and we received our cruise documents a cpl. days ago so that just make it real and now are even more excited.... it will be so nice to get to warm weather and sunshine....and some time for fun and relaxation....hope everyone has safe travels and see you on the ship!!

 

[MelissaE1]

Hi everyone,

Wow, where has the time gone? We ended up with two British kids (soccer coaches) living with us for the last 2.5 months, plus both my kids are playing travel soccer for the first time, so boy have we been busy. Haven't really even had time to think about vacation... a first for me!

The vacation planner (me) hasn't planned a thing... no Palo, no excursions (with the exception of a AAA rate reservation at Comfort Suites for Atlantis), no ADR's for T'giving. I am actually looking forward to just taking it as it comes. My dd has space camp in Huntsville Nov. 18-20th, so I'll be driving up and taking her home Thurs night (6 hours) then driving Friday a.m. to WDW (7 hours) for MVMCP that evening. Did I say that my husband is in Nevada for work that week and we're not sure when his flight home will be? Should be interesting, lol.

Now that things are quieting down I am ready to gear up! If there is an FE list we'd be happy to participate if there's still time.

Can't wait to be aboard the Wonder and see all the decorations, etc.!

 

[aliron]

Hi Everyone,

We just booked on the cruise and all are excited to go. I can not believe they were still booking rooms on the ship since it was Thanksgiving.

It will be our 2nd cruise as we did the 7 day eastern in Oct 2009. Only 3 more cruises to move up.

Joining you on the boat will be me (Ron) , my wife (Alison) , and my daughter (Laurin, 9)

Ron

 

[aliron]

All,

I am normally a lurker but the wife has inquired about the FE exchange. Since I am just "earning my ears" I can not PM just yet.

Miss Mousey, are you still organizing the FE Exchange? It will be our first also.

 

[pomlover]

We are also experiencing colder than normal temps for this time of the year, so I think we'll be even more excited as the cruise gets closer. We are sailing with a total of 28 friends and family. We all booked Cat. 12 Gty's, and when we got our rooms assigned, they were all cat. 11's (because most of us have four in our family). We were sort of bummed because last time, they upgraded ALL of us to cat. 9's. I've decided it's okay because I've always wanted to know if we'd be just as happy in an inside stateroom.

At this point, I don't care what room we have as long as we are on that ship! Come on November--I can't wait until you get here!

Susan

Lol for some reason when you said "We all booked Cat. 12" I thought I read "we even booked the cat". Wow I'm getting old.

 

[MissMousey]

All,

I am normally a lurker but the wife has inquired about the FE exchange. Since I am just "earning my ears" I can not PM just yet.

Miss Mousey, are you still organizing the FE Exchange? It will be our first also.

Yep, there's still time to sign up. We have a small group for FE, but it will still be fun! Feel free to post you info here in the regular thread since you can't PM. We just need your cabin number and the cruisers in your cabin. I'll send/post a list on th 8th.

Hi everyone,
Now that things are quieting down I am ready to gear up! If there is an FE list we'd be happy to participate if there's still time.

We're working on the list, please PM me your info and I'll add you to the list!

 

[aliron]

If you wish to participate please provide...

Stateroom Number (if you have it)
Names and gender of Adults in your cabin
Names, gender and ages of kids in your cabin

So here goes..

Stateroom is 2072
Names: Ron (Male), Alison (Female), and Laurin (Female, age 9)

 

[disneyfan03]

So here goes..

Stateroom is 2072
Names: Ron (Male), Alison (Female), and Laurin (Female, age 9)

We're right across from you 2071

 

[disneyfan03]

Just got off the phone with DCL and here are the list of movies the cast member said would be playing when we sail.

Toy Story 1 & 2 in 3D
Bolt 3D
Hannah montana Movie
Earth
Up 3D
The Proposal
G-Force (I think 3D, not sure)
Surrogate
Christmas Carol

It will be here before we know it.

 

[MelissaE1]

Just got off the phone with DCL and here are the list of movies the cast member said would be playing when we sail.

Thanks for the heads up! Looks like several we would enjoy.

 

[MissMousey]

I just sent the Fish Extender List via PM. If for some reason, you didn't get it please let me know.

See you all on the Wonder in TWO weeks!

 

[aliron]

I got the list. Thanks. Looking forward to doing our first FE exchange.

Did anyone want to do a meet before the sail a way party?

 

[aliron]

I am a little bummed. I thought the movie 51 would have been on the boat since it is released the Friday before we leave. Still hopefull.