12/14/2008 4 Night Wonder

[krdisneybound]

For those booked for the December 14 through December 18, 2008, 4 night on the Wonder, this will be the place to meet everyone and plan

 

[crabbie1]

Hi Guys
This will be our first DLC and cannot wait Seems so far away and already planning what we wnat to do.There will be me (37) hubby (41) and daughter (6).Would love to meet up with anyone else going or have chats on here.
We are staying at pop for 4 nights before the cruise then onto SSR ,WLV or AKLV after for a week.Let the planning begin

 

[Betty Breed]

Thought I'd join in. We're going on this cruise too! Me, my DD , and my
DGS(7) . Looking forward to the trip. We're staying @ AKL before the cruise and for an extra 3 days after the cruise.

Crabbie1 how are you getting back to the park after the cruise if you don't mind me asking? We haven't figured that part out. Thanks

 

[crabbie1]

Hi
We have booked the cruise line transport.We are down to stay at SSR at the moment for a week after the cruise but hoping to get changed to WLV or AKLV at the 7month window As we are staying at Pop the first 5 days and DCL bus does not pick up from there we are getting the dlc bus from the CBR which is next door.As for returning we will get dropped at one of the disney hotels and if it is not on there route we will get a taxi to our dvc resort.A bit of a pain not driving but not used to the american roads Great to see somone else on this cruise.I thought I would be on my own Is this your first cruise?By the way my name is Alyson my DD is 5 and called charlotte and my DH is called Pete.Nice to meet you

 

[Betty Breed]

Nice to meet you Allison. As you can see my name is Betty . My DD, Nicole , and her DS,my DGS Taylor is 7 now, but when we cruise he will be 8. We can't decide if my brother will be coming along, but there's plenty of time to change that (according to my TA).

Is there a bus @ the port that will take us to the resorts? Do we need to make arrangements? This is not our 1st Disney cruise, but last time we went home after the cruise so we took the DCL bus to the airport.

Are you planning to take any shore excursions while we are in Naussau(sp?) or Castaway Cay? We did the Atlantis excursion in the Bahamas & the glass-bottom boat @ CC. We decided not to book anything this time to enjoy the boat. I think we'll just play on the beach in both places.

 

[crabbie1]

Hi Betty
You can book the return transfer through your TA as far as I know.I know they do drop at AKL so it would be good for you.This is why I want to stay there rather than SSR,but also because my daughter is animal mad.My DD will be 6 when we go on the cruise.We haven't booked and shore trips as yet as can't do till the 75 day window.My DH and DD want to do the stingrayencounter on CC but I am not a fish fan(apart from shamu ).Like you I want to enjoy the beach.I have been to Bahamas before so I am not too fussed about getting off the boat in nassau.Will have to drag DD away from the kids clubs.It seems so far away yet this year has already gone so quick.We actually leave the UK on the 9th now and get home christmas day.Its a long way to go for a week so we try and have at least 2 when we go which is 3 times in the last 24 months and we are both students .Obviously we work as well.Well I have to go to work now.I will be asking you some questions as you have been before.Take care

regards alyson

 

[Betty Breed]

Hi Allison,
I will try to answer any questions I can. I haven't been on the DCL since
2004. Some things have changed, others have not.
We are so excited about this trip. We have been going to WDW and DL every other year since 2003. Our last trip was to DL. We have cruised on another line 3 times, but I have always wanted to do another Disney cruise.
So we are doing the 3land/4sea cruise and tacking on 3 more days at WDW.
Will think of some more to talk about later. Gotta go now.
Betty

 

[disney9696]

HI everyone !!!!

Can I join in?? I am so excited ....I booked this cruise last month and there will be 6 of us going----I really haven't posted here on Disboards a lot---more of a lurker(sorry!) Anyway, this will be the first cruise for my 3 DS's (10-7-and 3)-and the best part is that they have NO idea. We will be staying in Disney for 7 nights before the cruise-and then my boys will think we're driving back to MCO when in fact we will be going to the Port. I hope I can keep the secret until then. I am so excited I am about to BURST- ---there has been so many times already that I have wanted to tell them!! Well, it will be great meeting all of you !!! Bye for now !!

 

[crabbie1]

HI everyone !!!!

Can I join in?? I am so excited ....I booked this cruise last month and there will be 6 of us going----I really haven't posted here on Disboards a lot---more of a lurker(sorry!) Anyway, this will be the first cruise for my 3 DS's (10-7-and 3)-and the best part is that they have NO idea. We will be staying in Disney for 7 nights before the cruise-and then my boys will think we're driving back to MCO when in fact we will be going to the Port. I hope I can keep the secret until then. I am so excited I am about to BURST- ---there has been so many times already that I have wanted to tell them!! Well, it will be great meeting all of you !!! Bye for now !!

Hi Great to see this cruise starting to fill up.Nice to met you.Please tell me your name and where you are from.You can see mine from the above thread discussions with betty.
Wow what a surprise for your boys. They will be sad to leave the world but will be so pleased to have another 4 nights of Mickey and the gang.Where are you staying before the cruise? Welcome and hope we have great chats on here.

 

[Betty Breed]

Welcome disney9696.The more the merrier.

 

[disney9696]

Hi Alyson and Betty,

My name is Aleesa and I am from New Jersey. We currently have reservations for SSR before our cruise. I need to wait until May to try and switch our reservation to another resort...any suggestions?? (We are going through DVC and have stayed at BCV,BWV, VWL and OKW in the past---would love to try AKV but heard it may be difficult to get into).

THANKS, and look forward to getting to know everyone !!

Aleesa

 

[Betty Breed]

Hi Aleesa. Where in NJ are you from? I was born and raised there.

Alyson, I'm sorry I spelled your name wrong in my very 1st post here. I'll do better. My only defense is that my TA's name is Allison.

 

[disney9696]

Hi Betty,

Sorry it took so long to respond. I live in Northern NJ--where are you from??? I have lived in NJ all of my life---but I am seriously considering moving out of this state in the future (maybe about a year or two from now). Too expensive, WAY too expensive, and I think my family and I need a fresh start.

Anxious to hear from you !!

Aleesa

 

[crabbie1]

Hi Both
Betty don't worry about the spelling error with my name.I get it all the time.It is so cold here in the uk.I wish I was in florida now My husband and I are both student nurses and are seriously thinking of moving to the states when we have some experience behind us.The way of life is so much better over there.I know they say the grass is greener but the uk has big issues and problems and I don't want my little one growing up into this.Enough moaning.What are you both planning to do on the cruise?We have booked a cat 12 room but it says GTY at the moment on our booking.We are staying at POP for 5 nights before and at the moment SSR for 6 nights though hoping for AKLV or WLV .
After looking at your threads I can see where you are staying Aleesa, what are the BWV like and OKW?Like you we have to change or go on the wait list in may.I am sure SSR is really nice and to be honest I will be happy anywhere.It seems a long time away but I am so excited and keep reading my passporters guide.We have never cruised so will totally be blown away by it all.It is our anniversary while we are on board as we got married in florida in 2006.Cannot wait

 

[Betty Breed]

Hey Alyson & Aleesa , What a "Small World". I was born in Perth Amboy and moved to Vineland when I was 6 months old. I lived there til I graduated nursing school . I moved to Texas when I married and moved 2 more times before returning to Texas. Plan to stay here.

I don't really know what we are going to do during the cruise. I really want to stay on board and take advantage of everything there. The last time we were on the DCL we did an excursion at each port and didn't realize what was on the ship. We didn't get any autographs, didn't take part in any activities on board, so I want to see what there is. We have cruised another cruise line for 3 years and had fun not planning much. The last cruise we took I had my DGS and he got to swim with dolphins. He had a great time.

We are going to have some time in the parks before and after the cruise . We are trying to make plans for that part.
I messed up on my flights to MCO so I was forced to fly in a day earlier than I planned so I forced myself to add a stop @ Universal. Poor me...

Is anybody going to the MVMCP? I haven't decided yet.

Betty

 

[crabbie1]

Betty
We are going to mvmcp.We are palnning on going the night we arrive back from the cruise.Have done it 3 times now and love it.I have read threads on all ears about it and alot of the us state it is very busy but we have never found it that way.They allow 20,000 guests in an evening max and it is all about planning.It is always best to see the 2nd pararde as everyone crowds to see the first for some reason.Interesting you are a nurse.I have been in the nursing fied for 11 years now and now my daughter is 5 and in school all day I feel I can do it.It does get difficult with my husbands shifts as well.I am doing adult/paed and he is doing mental Health.
I don't think we are going to get off at the bahamas as I have been before and as you say there is so much to do on board,I probably won't see my daughter much as she loves kids clubs.As for the land stay,some friends of ours are staying at pop and are on the same flights as us but we are doing our own thing.They haven't been before so I have given them loads of good info of where to and not to go.But it is their holiday and each has there own opinions on things.We love everything disney and don't complain about anything.Are you going to do Palo brunch or dinner?Brunch seems to be a good option after reading such good reviews on here.I am excited but then think I have all my exams in september to contend with first before I can relax.
Its such a shame you had to book an extra night I have never stayed in the universal hotels but they look ace.We have rented poits from a uk DVC member for SSR and it has worked out so cheap compared to booking through a TA.Roughly $750 for 6 nights.Anyway I am going in the tub for a nice soak.Have been at my uncles farm today and he has had lots of lambs born so I need a good soak.
Betty do you think a cat 12 will be ok for the 3 of us?I am debating upgrading to a 10.It is a GTY at the moment and I know they sometimes upgrade.There are only the 3 of us and we are not intending spending much time in the room.
Aleesha...........where are you

 

[Betty Breed]

Is MVMCP worth going twice in one year? We were thinking of going when we get there and then again after the cruise.
Haven't thought about Palo's brunch. I hope DGS will play in the club.

 

[crabbie1]

If you can afford it then yes.I would like to go before the cruise because I think it will be a bit quieter but I am not sure of the dates before we go.Have a while to decide

 

[disney9696]

Hi Alyson and Betty,

Sorry I've been MIA for a couple of days !! I don't go on the computer every day, but when I get an email that says there are responses posted to this thread, I get so excited!!

Anyway, I am not sure if we are going to MVMCP this year. YES, we have been before (3 years ago) and YES, we love it, but I have to see. We have annual passes, and spend A LOT of time in the parks when we visit WDW, so I am not sure I can justify the $$$ for all 6 of us to go (it all adds up) !!!--since they are a separate ticket altogether. BUT, we did enjoy ourselves last time---between the snow on Main Street, the special parades, cocoa, cookies, free 5x7 picture that arrived back to NJ before we actually did!!, and just the overall "holiday" feeling ---I would definitely say it was wonderful!!!

This will be our 1st Disney cruise (1st cruise ever for our kids)---so I am not sure what we will do on the cruise. I don't know if we should book excursions, stay on ship, get off the ship and explore, or WHAT !! Maybe you girls could help and give some advice!!!

Alyson-- BWV and OKW are wonderful !!! My favorite would have to be OKW, though--I like the separate buildings, the SIZE of the rooms, the general atmosphere, etc. We have stayed in OKW twice, and both times I have requested a building near the HH and they granted my requests!! We were in walking distance to the HH (just a quick walk over the bridge), and right next to a bus stop. We used the main pool with the sandcastle slide--my kids loved it !!! We were there for Halloween one year, and they had LOTS of activites, contests, and fun for BOTH kids and grownups ! My son won a beautiful Halloween cake because he was the winner of the "Cake Walk".


I am not sure where we will stay this year--already booked for SSR, but I don't really want to stay there again. BUT--I guess I will just have to wait until May to find out what they even have available. I am just so happy and fortunate to be going---I guess it doesn't really matter where we stay, right???


Talk to you all soon,

Aleesa

 

[crabbie1]

Thanks Aleesa for the info.I think OKW will be our next choice if we don't get AKLV or WLV.I wanted to stay there years ago but could never afford it but now we have found some kind DVC member it has become possible.As for the MVMCP We have been 3 times BUT I love it and it is a must for us (but there is only 3 of us to pay for).It is our first DLC as you know and we too are very excited but a little apprehensive as my husband suffers with travel sickness so he is a bit worried about the motion sickness.As we have booked a cat 12 GTY and these are on deck 2 I hope we get one as I read the lower the deck the less you feel the movement .If we get upgraded to another cat due to there only being 13 cat 12 cabins I hope it is on a low floor. for his sake.Anyway have to go and walk the puppy.
speak soon