3/18 Wonder: The Very Merry Unbirthday "Lovely Cruise" **PICS!**

[nenner1]

Here it is....also know as the Barb & Tony site.....

www.disneycruiser.info

Enjoy your cruise in January!!!

 

[mormadsmom]

Jen,

I am interested in that itinerary for the western double dip in CC.Where did you find that? On the Disney cruise site?

 

[j_cwayman]

Thank you for the website address. We're going to check it out!!!

 

[nenner1]

Jen,

I am interested in that itinerary for the western double dip in CC.Where did you find that? On the Disney cruise site?

Yes, from the homepage of disneycruise.com, select ports of call menu, then "special cruise ports" it's currently the only one listed there- Costa Maya! There are only 4 sailings, one each month in Sept, Oct, Nov, & Dec 2008. We are booked in the 9/27/08....

...And a little tidbit of trivia, that particular sailing has a HUGE DIS following, we currently already occupy 71 cabins (that's a total of over 215 DIS'ers!!!!) According to the DIS unplugged podcast those numbers are already equal to the number of DIS'ers on the 1st MED cruise, and we are still a year and a half away from sail on ours! So, not like I am trying to pimp it or anything ( )but this is going to be 'the' DIS cruise to be on. We are already planning activities such as fish extender exchanges, ladies high tea (in the private room, I think), groups for the contests, a mochacchino meet, etc. You'll note we have also some big names from the TR board, including FatherForce and Zwiehund!

here is a link to our meet thread : Double Dip Delight Alternate Western 9/27/08

And our website is just getting started at: Double Dip Delight Sept. '08

You're probably already sorry you asked, but we would love to have your family join us !


PS- oh, and I think I posted there, but I loved your TR!

 

[mormadsmom]

Hi Jen,

Thanks for the info, I did not know about this! We just may do this! We were interested in a 7 day Western for sure, but did not know when. We wanted to do CC more than once and thought it was only for the 4 day. We are still talking about it and may book by next week. But a whole year and half, I don't know if I can wait that long.

Thanks again,
Michelle

 

[Laurabearz]

Fun report... worth a bump!

 

[mickeyluv]

does anyone know if this "Special Cruise" to Costa Maya can be booked before leaving off the ship to be able to get the 10% discount? We're cruising in November of this year for the very 1st time and if everything goes well and we like cruising we may think about doing a rebook! That looks like a very interesting cruise with 2 visits to CC!

 

[BabyFavorite]

Aww, I was sad to have your trip come to an end! I am already dreading ours ending, and it isn't for another year yet! I will have to make sure we have enough money on our c/c to book another trip onboard, because I KNOW we'll want to go again (and then leaving won't be so painful).

GREAT REPORT!!!

 

[Brianne&Sami'smom]

Great report!

 

[Jules123]

Loved it, loved it, loved it!

 

[cinderellakh20]

I just loved reading your trip report!!! You have a gorgeous family and all your pics are just stunning!! It looked like you had a magical trip of a lifetime and now you gave me some things to really look forward to when I take my kiddos some day !!! Thanks for all the little details you included - you did an awesome report!!!!!

 

[nenner1]

Wow...how cool that people are still reading and enjoying this!!

mickeyluv, you can definitely book the Double Dip while onboard your cruise in November and take advantage of the discount and SBC! In fact we decided to book a 3 night Wonder leaving Oct. 4th and we plan to "re-book" the Costa Maya cruise while onboard the 3-nighter JUST to get the discount. (Okay...well....we *may* upgrade our room category while we're at it.... )

So I guess there will be another TR on the way shortly. We plan on taking a much more laid back approach on this cruise, and try to experience some of the things we missed last time. Also we have booked the new Atlantis Aquaventure excursion so anyone awaiting details on that one, rest assured they are forthcoming!

Se ya'll real soon, indeed!

 

[mickeyluv]

Oh, you're cruising again "this" Oct. 4th?!? I really hope it's this Oct. That way I'll get to read your TR before we take our 1st cruise ever, the Wonder Nov. 25th! I hope you guys have a great time!!

 

[nenner1]

Yep! This Oct 4th!!!

Eleven days and counting!!!!!!!!

 

[mickeyluv]

Oh, I can't wait!!!! Please post a TR!! I love your TR's!!

We have a 10-yo daughter and I'm debating whether to do the dolphin encounter in Nassau. I saw your wonderful pictures from your TR! The thing is that she wants to do the swim and she's not old enough. I'm wondering if we should just wait until she's old enough or wait and see if we rebook the Costa Maya cruise b/c in Cozumel the age is different for the swim and she will be old enough to do that one. Decisions, Decisions!

 

[nenner1]

Hmmm...good question.
I have a biased opinion, but here it goes anyway. Maybe consider both? Especially if she loves dolphins....(like I do)!
If you do the dolphin encounter (just the encounter as opposed to the swim) on this cruise, that would give her an opportunity to get her feet wet (so to speak)....to get up close and interact with the dolphin prior to actually going to the swim. I've never done the swim, but honestly I'd LOVE to in Chankanaab...I've read some wonderful TR's about it. I just have to convince the rest of the family to do it again! Back to the Nassau encounter, though....it was a fantastic experience and even though it was pricey for us all to do it, we LOVED it. My mom, who has been to Discovery Cove in Orlando, said from watching the video that the DE in Nassau was "much" better than the experience at Discovery Cove (the dancing, kissing, etc.), she was impressed. So all in all, I highly recommend it, even if you aren't actually doing the "swim" (getting the foot push). We did see a swim encounter going on @ Nassau. It was not a group from our boat, but we watched them for a short while. We did not observe the foot push or any jumps, the couple was just in the water with the instructor near the dolphin. (We didn't see any "good action")

Its a hard decision to make, especially when there are so many great excursions to choose from in both cities!!!

 

[mickeyluv]

Thanks for your opinions! You guys did your encounter through Disney, right? I've read that you can actually book this encounter "on your own" so to speak through the company itself. I'm not really sure if I would want to go that route though because isn't it true that if bad weather was to occur Disney would refund you your money you paid on the excursion if you book through them? Just wondering if you knew anything about this. TIA

 

[nenner1]

Yes, we booked through Disney. We did call the DE company directly to inquire about booking through them, b/c it was a little bit cheaper, but eventually we felt it was worth it for the few extra $$ to book through Disney in case something happens, like inclement weather or missing the water taxi back to the ship. If you book through Disney and are late for whatever reason coming back for an excursion, they hold the boat for you. If you're on your own...well....you have to meet the boat at the next port. Ive heard of occasions where Disney would refund in case of bad weather, but keep in mind at the Dolphin Encounter, the little platforms where the excursion takes place are covered, so even if it is rainy the excursion will probably go on. It should be really nice weather at the end of November though. And likely the water will still be warm! You will have a great time!!!!

 

[abitagirl916]

I saw your stateroom sign (which was great BTW) and was wondering if you created the Disney Character Border yourself or printed the sign on special paper. Also, where did you find the print font?--it looks just like Disney's lettering.

Thanks for the great report. My family and I are looking forward to our first cruise in 28 days aboard the Magic!!!

 

[4 mickey]

Hi
Thanks for the super trip report read it all this afternoon .
Your kids are so cute always smiling on the pics .
PLEASE write a report when you come back from your oct cruise ????
Will you be able to keep your promise on buying less shutters pics lol...lol I'm the same as you are crazy about those shutter's pictures