2/21/10 4 Nights on the Wonder

[sonogal]

Sorry- I should have gone back a page and then I would have seen the description of the fish extenders. Still think it's a great idea!

 

[Allesma]

Anyone doing pre-disney/port hotel stays? Are you renting cars or taking the disney buses??

We rent a SUV and leave it at the port. Night before the cruise we've booked Marriot airport orlando usd 43. In the morning we will drive to the port. We will do some shopping on Saturday evening or on Sundaymorning. Some drinks and brita bottles. We will join in the Fish exentender and bring you some typically dutch or stuff rom Disney Paris.

 

[buick86]

We would like to join in with the fish extender we loved doing this on our last cruise it was like christmas everyday the kids would run to the door to see what was in it.
Our names are Joe, Shelly, Kaylei 6, and Brandon 3. We are in room 6514. I hope we can get a bunch of people to join in. To help others we bought ours on e-bay

 

[buick86]

Yes, We are staying at Old Key West the week before the cruise.

 

[ragtopday]

Hi All,
We'll be joining you on this cruise!

It will be me and my 2 daughters: Karen will be 9 and Brynn turns 6 just a few days before we sail. Over New Year's weekend my friend Kim decided to join us, so since we had previously booked a Cat 11 sleeping 3, we "had" to upgrade, and the next category available was a Cat 5! Poor us! It will be our first cruise with a veranda - so excited!

We'd love to do the Fish Extender thing too - I've done that on 2 previous cruises and it's a lot of fun!

 

[tigger2on]

Ok... so here is the list of people who are interested in participating the Fish Extender activity for the cruise....
Since we are only a 4 day cruise maybe we should pick a day that each will do a drop so that it's not all on one day and every group doesn't have to bring much! Also I think it can be an individual choice for either a group surprise or individual surprises left in the extenders...

CUT OFF DATE FOR JOINING FE IS JANUARY 31, 2010


Tigger2on (1 adult/2 kids DD5 - Madigan /DS3 - Graiden) Deck 6 - 6641* (* denotes possibly upgrading) Arrival/embarkment day!
msnoble (1 adult/2kids DD11 - Erica/DS9 - Russell) Deck 2 - 2032 arrival/ embarkment day
Sonogal ( 2 adult/ 3 kids DD10 - Lauren /DD8 - Erin /DS5 - Evan) Deck 8 - 8020* At Sea day
Buick 86 (2 adults/2 kids DD6 - Kaylei/DS3 - Brandon) Deck 6 - 6514 arrival day
allesma (2 adults/ 2 kids DD13 - Leontine/DD8 - Alexandra) Deck 2 - 2128 Nassau Day
ragtopday (2 adult/ 2 kids DD9 - Karen/DD6 - Brynn) Deck 7 - 7086 Arrival/ Embarkment day
queenmother92301 (2 adults/ 1 child DD8 - Alyssa) Deck 2 - 2570 castaway cay day
Jean W. (Sonogal's pal) (1 ad/2 kids DD10 - Katie /DD7 - Libby) Deck 2 - 2152 at sea day
TarraLee ( 2ad/1 ch DS3) Cabin# ? Castaway Cay day
TarraLee (Family 1- Erica B) (2 ad/2 ch DS5 - Ryan /DD3 - Julia) Cabin# ? Castaway Cay day
Tarralee (family 2 - Erica H) ( 2ad/ 1 ch DD3- Madeline) Cabin# ? Nassau Day
Cruisin Lady (2ad/ DS 14 - Trevor) Deck 5 - 5504 At Sea day
Naomi ( 1 ad/ DD 11 - Eve) Deck 5 - 5624 Nassau Day


Totals =
# of Families = 13
# adults = 22
# children = 22
# Girls = 15
# boys = 7

 

[missmdr]

We'll be joining you! I just made reservations today! I got 2 GTY12's for "dirt cheap." Well cheap for Disney anyway! I'll be curious where I end up room wise; this cruise appears to be not that filled....at least by my guess.
We are a family of 5 - so we have 2 rooms - I have a 14 year old boy, 5 year old girl, and 1 1/2 yr old boy. The only "unfortunate" part is that we are waitlisted for the main seating...I'm not sure how the heck we will manage to eat at 8p otherwise; my 2 little ones are in bed by 8p....I'm not fretting just yet though!

Now comes the more stressful part of lining up airline tix and car rentals...sigh...the fun part was booking the cruise!

 

[buick86]

Are your children going to the Nursery, and Oceaners club? Believe me our kids were the same way about going to bed early until they got on the ship. Then they didn't want to be with us, all they wanted to be with all the other kids playing.

 

[DMRick]

We got assigned today. Our 12 is now a deluxe oceanview on the 2nd deck.
Our 11 the week before is too..just not the same rooms..that one is on the 5th deck.

We'll be joining you! I just made reservations today! I got 2 GTY12's for "dirt cheap." Well cheap for Disney anyway! I'll be curious where I end up room wise; this cruise appears to be not that filled....at least by my guess.
We are a family of 5 - so we have 2 rooms - I have a 14 year old boy, 5 year old girl, and 1 1/2 yr old boy. The only "unfortunate" part is that we are waitlisted for the main seating...I'm not sure how the heck we will manage to eat at 8p otherwise; my 2 little ones are in bed by 8p....I'm not fretting just yet though!

Now comes the more stressful part of lining up airline tix and car rentals...sigh...the fun part was booking the cruise!

 

[missmdr]

I just looked at my reservation and I was bumped up to a Cat 9, too! Still Deck 2 - GREAT! I feel so blessed already! WOOHOO!

On a more serious note, what kind of car rentals did you guys find for the week? I'm starting the not so fun part of booking air/car and WOWser, cars are expensive that week....never had that issue in the last 4 years traveling this same week to Orlando. I'm not interested in the Disney tfers b/c we are a family of 5 and that would be $$ - plus we need a car for the day before and days after the cruise. Any advice or direction would be appreciated.

 

[tigger2on]

We got main dining.... THANK Heavens!
Now I don't have to worry about my kids being crazy at dinner and Sonogal, your family won't be waiting around for us on disembarkment day!!!
Figures crossed for an upgrade for you now!!!
45 more days to go!

 

[cruisegal514]

Hi everyone,

We are booked on this cruise - dd(6) ds(11) hubby and I. Did the Magic with DS, now it is DD turn to go. Both registered in Oceaneer Lab and Club and are excited. We have late seating. Booked on an inside - no upgrade yet...but hoping

We are flying in on Sat staying near airport - rented a car at MCO for return at the port on Sun - cheaper than a cab or transfer.

After our cruise we are staying 2 nights at Cocoa Beach and then do Carnival Dream Cruise for 1 week.

Can't wait...fingers crossed for an upgrade and 45 days to go

 

[tigger2on]

Welcome Fellow Canadian!!

 

[tigger2on]

OK.... so I think I finally have FINAL plan for our Land/Sea CRuise... LOL
Arriving Feb. 18 and staying 3 nights in a studio at AKL Villas using DVC points.
Will try to do campfire at Fort Wilderness if possible that evening...
Feb. 19. Park day... most likely Magic Kingdom and Crystal palace for lunch. (Hoping to meet up with Sonogal's family that day... )
Feb.20. Resort day... Breakfast at Boma & Dinner at O'hana. Wash all our stuff for Cruise and pack!
Feb. 21. Up and out early to go to Port with Sonogal & Family.
You all know where we'll be from then on... meeting a friend in Nassau who lives there so no excursions for us.
Here's hoping that the weather improves in the next month and that we get nothing but sunny skies and calm seas!

 

[cornish pixie]

Hi from The U.K. We will be joining you for this cruise we as Hubbie Gary daughters Amy 14 Ellie 13 and me Tracey.
This will be our 3rd Disney cruise have done 2 3 day cruises staying in secret porthole rooms. This time we booked a cat 12 but have found out we have been upgraded to a cat 9 on deck 1 cabin 1060.
Am chuffed as were happy to be in a 12 as it was an edition to our holiday which was a welcome surprise so to get a 9 which means a split level bathroom with 3 ladies is a real bonus.
Anyway can't wait are doing lot's of firsts, first time on late dining but the girls are older now, first time at Palo so so excited and this will be the first time the girls will be in the older clubs......if they go!!
Am a bit confused though as am not sure where my 13 year old is supposed to go?
have looked and some say the age group activities are recommended up to age 12 then it jumps from 14-17 .
Probably me not readinf things right too excited you see
Take care everyone
Tracey

 

[tigger2on]

Welcome Aboard Tracey!!!
I think 13 is the age of choice... I would ask onboard but as they are being so leaniant with the younger kids, I can't see them being overly strict with the older kids...

 

[cornish pixie]

Thanks for the nice welcome Tigger2on.
Your plans look fun . We will be flying out on the 5th of feb and will be spending a week on RC freedoom of the seas then hitting Disney and Universal
am hoping to be in the Magic Kingdom for Ellies 13 th Birthday.
Is a bigger trip then we usually have as it was my 40th last year hence the 2 cruises it's not something we do on a regular basis.
Anyway we love Disney and have been visiting since the girls were 4.
Would love to be DVC Owners but time is just not right for us at the moment, one day perhaps will have to hear what The DVC Animal kingdom is like I bet you can't wait.
Oh well is snowing big time over here at the moment and we are not geared up for it at all so b4 it comes in any heavier I am going to get some food shopping as its due to get worse over the weekend.
Take care
Tracey

 

[tigger2on]

Hi Tracey...
I want to hear all about FReedom of the Seas when we are on the boat. Would LOVE to hear a comparison of the 2.
We were at AKL villas last year with the kids and they loved the new pool area at Kidani. The only 2 downsides of that loaction to me are: 1) it is a long bus ride to all other parks besides AK, and 2) they REALLY need a quick service at the Kidani lodge area!
Worked out dining today... could NOT get anything at Chef Mickey's! grrrrrr
Thursday: either Boma or Whispering Canyon
Friday: Crystal Palace
Saturday: O'Hana
We will use our quick service credits for Dinner on Friday at MK, probably Cosmic Rays and breakfast Saturday at Boma.
Leaving Sunday early for the port so i will just grab the kids something quick as we can eat on the boat around 11:30.
Where is Freedom of the Seas taking you??

 

[msnoble]

I've been away from the boards since before the holiday, so "Welcome!" to the disers who've signed on since then!

I was keeping everything crossed when I read that many of you had received your room assignments--and we were upgraded from cat 12 gty to a Category 9 on Deck 2 (room #2032)! I'm really getting excited now!!

Also, thanks Tigger2on for organizing the FE exchange. Please count us in as well (1 adult, 2 kids DD age 11, DS age 9). I love the idea of everyone picking a day to cover, that would make life much easier all around. I'm guessing the days would be Sunday-Weds? Do people usually do exchanges on the embarkation day?

As far as an embarkation day meet-up location, would either the Wavebands lounge or Promenade Lounge work? They are both on Deck 3. I've never cruised with Disney, so not sure what the best locale for everyone to meet might be.

 

[tigger2on]

OK.... so I think I finally have FINAL plan for our Land/Sea CRuise... LOL
Arriving Feb. 18 and staying 3 nights in a studio at AKL Villas using DVC points.
Will try to do campfire at Fort Wilderness if possible that evening...
Feb. 19. Park day... most likely Magic Kingdom and Crystal palace for lunch. (Hoping to meet up with Sonogal's family that day... )
Feb.20. Resort day... Breakfast at Boma & Dinner at O'hana. Wash all our stuff for Cruise and pack!
Feb. 21. Up and out early to go to Port with Sonogal & Family.
You all know where we'll be from then on... meeting a friend in Nassau who lives there so no excursions for us.
Here's hoping that the weather improves in the next month and that we get nothing but sunny skies and calm seas!

I've been away from the boards since before the holiday, so "Welcome!" to the disers who've signed on since then!

I was keeping everything crossed when I read that many of you had received your room assignments--and we were upgraded from cat 12 gty to a Category 9 on Deck 2 (room #2032)! I'm really getting excited now!!

Also, thanks Tigger2on for organizing the FE exchange. Please count us in as well (1 adult, 2 kids DD age 11, DS age 9). I love the idea of everyone picking a day to cover, that would make life much easier all around. I'm guessing the days would be Sunday-Weds? Do people usually do exchanges on the embarkation day?

As far as an embarkation day meet-up location, would either the Wavebands lounge or Promenade Lounge work? They are both on Deck 3. I've never cruised with Disney, so not sure what the best locale for everyone to meet might be.

Wavebands might be being used for dining changes. I am still thinking either the secret deck off of Deck 7 or how about the sports deck so the kids can run around... though Promenade Lounge may work too.We also need to pick a time.... do we want to try and get together for the bon voyage party... or meet before. After might be difficult due to different dining/shows. Ideas anyone?
Will add you to the list.