I thought I would be the one to post first! Sheesh!
Welcome to the second edition of
S.S. Member Cruise 2006 Cruise News, your exclusive source of information about our upcoming voyage. In this edition, we'll share more about our unique itinerary, fill you in on special activities you'll enjoy on
Castaway Cay, and give you a hint of what to expect onboard the
Disney Wonder®.
Setting course for a celebration
First, heres the latest on the itinerary for our four-night cruise, "Celebrating Disney Milestones".
Day 1: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and some special friends will welcome you aboard the Disney Wonder in Port Canaveral. After leaving port, you'll join your fellow Members for a special sail-away celebration as we head off to Castaway Cay. This one-of-a-kind event is exclusive to the S.S. Member Cruise 2006, with a whimsical theme chosen just for this year. (Here's a hint: Be ready to blow out the candles!)
Day 2: Disembark at Castaway Cay, Disney's private island paradise, for a day of tropical adventures. Keep in mind that a variety of exciting shore excursions will be available on Castaway Cay.* And with another visit to the island planned for Day 4, your family will have time for more than one of these seaside experiences! While shore excursions can no longer be booked by phone, advance reservations can still be made by visiting the "My Cruise Plans" section on (Remember that shore excursions involve additional fees, and that all shore excursions are subject to availability.)
*Note: In a recent
Disney Cruise Line® mailing, you may have received information about shore excursions in Nassau during the S.S. Member Cruise 2006. However, this information was incorrect.
Castaway Cay is our only scheduled port-of-call for this year's voyage.
Day 3: Enjoy a relaxing day at sea, where you can enjoy a boatload of onboard events and games, splash around in several swimming pools, and experience new shows and celebrity appearances we've arranged just for the Member Cruise.
Day 4: We'll return to
Castaway Cay for another day of fun in the sun. During this second visit to the island (part of our exclusive itinerary for the S.S. Member Cruise 2006), you can take part in Member activities, including "Membership Rocks"a scavenger hunt for special-edition Member souvenirs!
Member Cruise keepsakes
While you're probably counting the days until our cruise sets sail, some Members have also asked how they'll be able to commemorate our voyage once it's complete. With that in mind, we're pleased to announce that a variety of S.S. Member Cruise 2006 merchandise will be available for purchase onboard! Of course, your family will also receive special Member gifts during the cruiseexclusive Disney Vacation Club creations you won't see anywhere else. We'll share more about Member merchandise in the next few months.
Making reservations
Many onboard events on the S.S. Member Cruise 2006 don't require reservations, but there are some activities that can be pre-booked before our cruise departs. If you're staying in a Concierge Level 3 stateroom, you can make Concierge reservations up to 105 days in advance. If you've previously sailed aboard
Disney Cruise Line, you're a Member of
Castaway Club, and you can book certain club activities up to 90 days in advance. All other reservations can be made up to 75 days before the cruise begins, subject to availability. For more information and to make reservations, please visit the "My Cruise Plans" section on
What's on the horizon
Until we set sail in October, be on the lookout for more editions of
S.S. Member Cruise 2006 Cruise News. In coming issues, we'll reveal even more about our exciting journey, including further details about onboard events, interviews with scheduled celebrity Guests, and the magical daily themes that will make our cruise one to remember forever! See you real soon
I'm tired of not going outside, that's for sure.
Having a great time and the family reunion was great!!! My sisters and I drove so many places in NJ over last weekend we thought we had spent more time there than we had. 
Saw a few friends I have not seen in 30 + years - it's been great. 
Most probably I will be home again on the weekend. 
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