5/31/11 -- Chilling on the Wonder

[docbrown]

Keeping my fingers crossed for the newbies!

Hope there will be anything left for us newbies to book ....

Can anybody tell me a little bit more about the brunch and the high tea?
ty ty

 

[pouncingpluto]

To those who asked,i was finally able to get in at about 4 am (I have a newborn-- that's why I was up). I am happy with what we got except that we didn't get a Palo brunch or tea.

 

[standardgirl]

I was on at 12:01 EST also. There seemed to be plenty of time slots for tea and brunch, however, many of the time slots had "TRM code not in CMS" next to it. I was afraid to pick those times in case it was an error of some sort and the booking wouldn't be honored.

It seems to me that the "TRM code not in CMS" has to do with Tracy Arm not being a real port. Similiarly, if you look at Palo dinner reservation on day 1, you will see the "VAN code not in CMS" message as well. Personally, I don't think it'll be a problem unless Palo isn't available on these days.

 

[inspcramer]

I meant - are you Silver, Gold, or Platinum Castaway Club members? I haven't done the math.

Silver members, 90 days out.

 

[plyeng2ff]

Everyone get to book what they wanted? They only thing that I miss out on was I try to reserve a spa treatment for the wife. None of the times work with our schedule.

 

[auntlynne]

Hope there will be anything left for us newbies to book ....

Can anybody tell me a little bit more about the brunch and the high tea?
ty ty

Brunch is a buffet. There is a table (1) with stone crab legs, caviar and fixings, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, shrimp/tomato juice shots, salmon mouse, salad leaves. (2) Artisan breads table. (3) muesli, stollen bread, berries, and whipped cream, sticky buns, croissants. (4) desserts.

In addition, once you sit down, you can order pizza (brick-oven style, not like Pinnochio's). Choose from about 4 brunch items: pancakes, eggs benedict (2 styles), perhaps a frittata; and 4 lunch items: veal saltimboca, chicken parmigna (sp?) with risotto, lobster ravioli perhaps and something else. Soft drinks included as is champagne and the champagne cocktail of the day.

Tea has one seating and is limited to much fewer tables. Hot tea or something else to drink, then an assortment of sandwiches and desserts. I have had such good English tea that this one just can't match up. The sandwiches are not on regular bread and there are no great cakes. Others will tell you it is great, so you can decide if $5 for tea in a peaceful area of the ship is worth it (that's the benefit I see).

 

[standardgirl]

Everyone get to book what they wanted? They only thing that I miss out on was I try to reserve a spa treatment for the wife. None of the times work with our schedule.

unfortunately no

we only got Palo for dinner, but not for brunch or high tea. We love the brunch there and have not had a chance for high tea... I went online at 3am Eastern time on the first day, but I guess that's 3 hours too late.... Hoping that something will open up later!

 

[adnil530]

It seems to me that the "TRM code not in CMS" has to do with Tracy Arm not being a real port. Similiarly, if you look at Palo dinner reservation on day 1, you will see the "VAN code not in CMS" message as well. Personally, I don't think it'll be a problem unless Palo isn't available on these days.

Well, that makes sense now I had never seen any of those terms next to reservation times before and thought there was a glitch in the booking system

I'm busy making my FE gifts. My 10 year old says to me "Awwww, I want one". Getting very excited now.

I have a friend who said that Sam's club has $100 Disney gift cards for like $98.98 and you get a $10 Disney gift card free. She's going to Alaska in July. She bought enough cards to pay off her trip (and bought herself a Douney Bourke Disney bag with the $10 cards!) Disney gift cards can be used to pay on board charges too. We took our card from the Food and Wine festival last October and applied it to our on board balance. I'm going to check it out and see if the $10 special is still going on. It'd be great to get that extra 10%. Just got to figure out about how much I'm going to spend on board. I'll report back.

Linda

 

[Disneyfalcon]

We have some gold, some silver and some newbies on our cruise. So far we've all gotten the excursions we wanted. We have requested the private room at Palo for brunch and dinner so we won't know about that one for a while.

We are splitting up for a lot of the excursions based on ages and interest. Here's our plans so far:

Ketchikan:
Ketchikan Kayaking private group
Silverking Seafood Boil and Bonanaza

Juneau:
Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Quest
Mendehnall Glacier Float

Skagway:
Yukon Suspension Bridge and Klondike Explorer
Mammoth Waterfalls and Zipline
White Pass Scenic Railway

 

[gduvall]

We have some gold, some silver and some newbies on our cruise. So far we've all gotten the excursions we wanted. We have requested the private room at Palo for brunch and dinner so we won't know about that one for a while.

What day are you trying to book private room at Palo for brunch. Might be interested in joining. Already have dinner reservations.

 

[poohj80]

We have some gold, some silver and some newbies on our cruise. So far we've all gotten the excursions we wanted.

That's good to know. Thanks!

 

[poohj80]

I have a friend who said that Sam's club has $100 Disney gift cards for like $98.98 and you get a $10 Disney gift card free. She's going to Alaska in July. She bought enough cards to pay off her trip (and bought herself a Douney Bourke Disney bag with the $10 cards!) Disney gift cards can be used to pay on board charges too. We took our card from the Food and Wine festival last October and applied it to our on board balance. I'm going to check it out and see if the $10 special is still going on. It'd be great to get that extra 10%. Just got to figure out about how much I'm going to spend on board. I'll report back.

They are still available at our Sam's Club but there are limits on where the $10 card can be used. I think it was only good at Disney Stores or http://www.Disneystore.com not for in the parks or on the cruise.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

What day are you trying to book private room at Palo for brunch. Might be interested in joining. Already have dinner reservations.

We are full, unfortunately! I'm sorry! We have 14. I know you've been looking for someone to join you. I never piped up because there's so many of us!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Here's the most recent update. Let me know if I'm forgetting anyone!

Cruisers:

4boons – Bill and Laura, dd Katie 17, Second dining
Adnil530 – Linda and Mike, dd Michelle 15, dd Laura 10, Second dining
Aldapl – 1 adult and ds 10
Alex’s Mom – Carol and Craig, Alex and Mitchell
Alohaprincess
Anjelica – Anjelica, dh, dd 8, ds 4, Second cabin with brother
Arg73 – 2 adults, 2 kids 10 and 13, another cabin of friends with 2 adults, 2 kids 10 and 13
Auntlynne – Lynne and 2 cabins of family, 5 adults, Dn Linda 15
Bamafoust – Kevin and Jeanne, dd 14, dd 10
Bld Disney – Jim and Beth
Boyspapa – Carl and Donna, gs 14 and gs 11
Catislander – Sherri and dh, dd 6, Main dining
Discruznoobs – 2 adults, dd 6, dd 5, dd 2, dd 10 months, Second cabin with parents, Second dining
Disneyfalcon – Stephen and Tammy, ds 16, dd 13 and 6 cabins of friends and family, Main dining
DMKaren – 2 adults, dd Abby 17, dd Sydney 16
Docbrown – Michael and Anna, dd Ale 11, dd Julia 8, Second dining
Famvirmontes – Stephanie and OT, ds Robert 17, Second dining
Gduvall – Greg and Tammy, dd 21, dd19, Main dining
Golfcane – Mark, Danielle, dd Lexi 12, ds Zac 10
Greenacres – Lisa and Raymond, dd20, ds 16
Inspcarmer – 2 adults
Lcoasterdizfan – Leslie, Second dining
Maryellen – 2 adults
Nostalgic4disney – 2 adults, Second dining
NSdisneygil – 4 adults
Plyeng2ff – Arthur and Danielle
PouncingPluto – Kerry and Charles, dd Danielle 3 mo, Main dining
Rebeccak971 – Rebecca, dh, dd 4
Shwarren70 - Stephanie and Lee, dd Aubrey 8, ds Luke 3
Shwarren70 Cabin 2 – Diane and Ed
Smb6 – 2 adults, ds13, ds12, dd 10, ds8 and ds5
Speakupjc – Dance and George Brunswick, dd8, Second dining
Standardgirl – 3 adults, Michelle, dd 26 Wendy, ds 19 Pablo
Swinglim – Party of 16
Wifeofgrumpy – Tammy and David, ds Hunter 15


FE List

Deck 2:
Cabin 2614 - Disneyfalcon 2 adults, ds 16, dd 13
Cabin 2626– Disneyfalcon 2 adults, dd 15, dd 12
Cabin 2620– Disneyfalcon 2 adults, ds 3, ds 3

Deck 6:
Cabin 6030 – Shwarren 2 adults, dd 8, ds 3
Cabin 6040 – Standardgirl 3 adults
Cabin 6110 – Famviramontes 2 adults, ds 17
Cabin 6134 – 4boons 2 adults, dd 17
Cabin 6503 – Lcoasterdizfan 1 adult
Cabin 6618 – Adnil530 2 adults, dd 15 and dd 10
Cabin 6634 – Pouncing Pluto 2 adults, dd 4 months

Deck 7:
Cabin 7028 – Dizcruznoobs 2 adults, dd 6, dd 5, dd 2, dd 10 months
Cabin 7032 – Dizcruznoobs parents 2 adults
Cabin 7524 – Docbrown 2 adults, dd 11, dd 8

Need cabin number for Shwarren 2nd room and arg73, swinglim

 

[adnil530]

They are still available at our Sam's Club but there are limits on where the $10 card can be used. I think it was only good at Disney Stores or http://www.Disneystore.com not for in the parks or on the cruise.

Thank you! That's good to know. We can always find something to buy online too! Like I said, my friend got herself a nice handbag

Linda

 

[auntlynne]

I found some at my local Sam's about a month ago. They were in a special display before Christmas and any that are still there are now on display with the various other gift cards (as reported elsewhere in a thread - and there continue to be reports of people finding them at their local Sam's - not online) .

The $100 gift card was around $98 and can be used to pay for your cruise, onboard account, at parks, etc (just like cash). The $10 bonus shopping card is much more limited, basically good for shopping at Disney.com and some Disney stores - not the one in DTD or the outlets.

I, too, bought a bunch; should cover about 2/3 of our excursion costs for this cruise, and bought my sister a Dooney & Bourke purse to match the one I had gotten the month before. Free purse and 1%+ off the $100 cards

 

[shwarren70]

Here's the most recent update. Let me know if I'm forgetting anyone!

Cruisers:

4boons – Bill and Laura, dd Katie 17, Second dining
Adnil530 – Linda and Mike, dd Michelle 15, dd Laura 10, Second dining
Aldapl – 1 adult and ds 10
Alex’s Mom – Carol and Craig, Alex and Mitchell
Alohaprincess
Anjelica – Anjelica, dh, dd 8, ds 4, Second cabin with brother
Arg73 – 2 adults, 2 kids 10 and 13, another cabin of friends with 2 adults, 2 kids 10 and 13
Auntlynne – Lynne and 2 cabins of family, 5 adults, Dn Linda 15
Bamafoust – Kevin and Jeanne, dd 14, dd 10
Bld Disney – Jim and Beth
Boyspapa – Carl and Donna, gs 14 and gs 11
Catislander – Sherri and dh, dd 6, Main dining
Discruznoobs – 2 adults, dd 6, dd 5, dd 2, dd 10 months, Second cabin with parents, Second dining
Disneyfalcon – Stephen and Tammy, ds 16, dd 13 and 6 cabins of friends and family, Main dining
DMKaren – 2 adults, dd Abby 17, dd Sydney 16
Docbrown – Michael and Anna, dd Ale 11, dd Julia 8, Second dining
Famvirmontes – Stephanie and OT, ds Robert 17, Second dining
Gduvall – Greg and Tammy, dd 21, dd19, Main dining
Golfcane – Mark, Danielle, dd Lexi 12, ds Zac 10
Greenacres – Lisa and Raymond, dd20, ds 16
Inspcarmer – 2 adults
Lcoasterdizfan – Leslie, Second dining
Maryellen – 2 adults
Nostalgic4disney – 2 adults, Second dining
NSdisneygil – 4 adults
Plyeng2ff – Arthur and Danielle
PouncingPluto – Kerry and Charles, dd Danielle 3 mo, Main dining
Rebeccak971 – Rebecca, dh, dd 4
Shwarren70 - Stephanie and Lee, dd Aubrey 8, ds Luke 3
Shwarren70 Cabin 2 – Diane and Ed
Smb6 – 2 adults, ds13, ds12, dd 10, ds8 and ds5
Speakupjc – Dance and George Brunswick, dd8, Second dining
Standardgirl – 3 adults, Michelle, dd 26 Wendy, ds 19 Pablo
Swinglim – Party of 16
Wifeofgrumpy – Tammy and David, ds Hunter 15


FE List

Deck 2:
Cabin 2614 - Disneyfalcon 2 adults, ds 16, dd 13
Cabin 2626– Disneyfalcon 2 adults, dd 15, dd 12
Cabin 2620– Disneyfalcon 2 adults, ds 3, ds 3

Deck 6:
Cabin 6030 – Shwarren 2 adults, dd 8, ds 3
Cabin 6040 – Standardgirl 3 adults
Cabin 6110 – Famviramontes 2 adults, ds 17
Cabin 6134 – 4boons 2 adults, dd 17
Cabin 6503 – Lcoasterdizfan 1 adult
Cabin 6618 – Adnil530 2 adults, dd 15 and dd 10
Cabin 6634 – Pouncing Pluto 2 adults, dd 4 months

Deck 7:
Cabin 7028 – Dizcruznoobs 2 adults, dd 6, dd 5, dd 2, dd 10 months
Cabin 7032 – Dizcruznoobs parents 2 adults
Cabin 7524 – Docbrown 2 adults, dd 11, dd 8

Need cabin number for Shwarren 2nd room and arg73, swinglim

Hey... cabin for SHWarren 2nd room is 6086. It is for my parents, Ed and Diane. Thanks for keeping the updates.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Hey... cabin for SHWarren 2nd room is 6086. It is for my parents, Ed and Diane. Thanks for keeping the updates.

Got it!

 

[docbrown]

Brunch is a buffet. There is a table (1) with stone crab legs, caviar and fixings, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, shrimp/tomato juice shots, salmon mouse, salad leaves. (2) Artisan breads table. (3) muesli, stollen bread, berries, and whipped cream, sticky buns, croissants. (4) desserts.

In addition, once you sit down, you can order pizza (brick-oven style, not like Pinnochio's). Choose from about 4 brunch items: pancakes, eggs benedict (2 styles), perhaps a frittata; and 4 lunch items: veal saltimboca, chicken parmigna (sp?) with risotto, lobster ravioli perhaps and something else. Soft drinks included as is champagne and the champagne cocktail of the day.

Tea has one seating and is limited to much fewer tables. Hot tea or something else to drink, then an assortment of sandwiches and desserts. I have had such good English tea that this one just can't match up. The sandwiches are not on regular bread and there are no great cakes. Others will tell you it is great, so you can decide if $5 for tea in a peaceful area of the ship is worth it (that's the benefit I see).

Thank you Lynne for your explanation. learning...

 

[famviramontes]

With so much going on, I can't remember if I booked a hotel for the night before. I did a ton of research but realized this morning as I was booking hotels for our spring break college tour that I couldn't remember if I did or not, and if I did where I booked. Now I am going to have to see if I can remember what I did and make a few calls. UGH!!!!