Alaska * May 24, 2011

[jrp]

We booked 2 excursions.. The whale watch/scenic in Juneau and the Train trip in Skagway.. Figure we will walk around Kethikan.. booked Palo brunch only since we have done the dinner so many times the DW is not interested.. 89 days to go .. Hope all are geting a little excited now..
James

 

[disnanny]

Booked our excursions......the only thing not available was high tea, but not a big deal. Have opted out of anything in Skagway, will just wander around and have some Halibut. We have done the train, you will love it
Let the countdown really begin!!!

 

[teemsum]

Hi Everyone,

Just made our Palo Brunch ressie for May 26, day we're cruising Tracy Arm.
It was the only day left.

Cruisingly Yours

 

[jrp]

Hi all
Same here on Palo Brunch on the TRM day.. DW did not want tot do Palo anyway.. They always have cancellations after boarding so that should help maybe on high Tea? 2 excursions is more than enough for us.... Can't wait for the train trip and the whale watching.. Getting more excited all the time OCD kicking in.. Made some door signs already, just have to print them out..
Hotel which I can afford after the cruise is not available and am now trying AAA for help.. With gas prices rising out of control due to Libya we don't know if we can drive or not.. Wanted to se some of the Northwest but now don't know..Let's get the ball rolling now..We are also goiing to get a table for 4 instead of the multitude of I don't knows.. Anyone who is wanting to share a table I can call guest services and with your reservation number we can share for sure 2md seating..
James

 

[Amy Fran]

We got our port adventures booked, too, but not exactly what we wanted. In Skagway, we were so excited to take the train out to go kayaking in the highlands then take the bus back along the Klondike! But the choice didn't show up on the reservation page so I called DCL and, after 10 minutes and supervisors calling vendors, we find out it's "seasonal" and not offered during our cruise in May. I REALLY wish that would've been posted in the description of the adventure like the others are so we didn't get so excited about it, but I'll survive. We booked the Yukon Suspension Bridge, City, & White Pass Railway instead as an adults-only departure. In Juneau we'll be taking the earliest Exclusive Whale Encounter & Mendenhall Glacier trip, and in Ketchikan we're just going to adventure out on our own & check out the Totem Heritage Center, etc.

We were planning to book Palo for High Tea, too, but those gold & platinum members swiped all the ADRs! We'll check onboard and see if anything opens up. No big deal if it doesn't. There will be PLENTY to do!

 

[jrp]

Hi all
Sorry about the typo Amy on th list but, that's what you guys are for..lol Keep me straight.. My sometimers kicked in I guess.. What were we talking about.. oh yeah .. We are not doinig anything in Ketchikan either and maybe we could go out to start with together and explore the town.. Love the totems myself.. Can't find a hotel in Vancouver after the cruise as there is a convention in town and the RCI through Disney is not assuring us it wil be available until 14 days out..What up with that..I do have AAA checking for me now.. Oh Well not a prob.. Hey we can have our own High something or other on a day also..

James

 

[fireplug]

Booked Palo for dinner on the last night. We also booked our excursions. Alaska Nature and Wildlife Expedition in Skagway
Alaska Whales & Rainforest Trails in Juneau
Knudson Cove Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan

May do some exploring around in the towns on our own too!

Squid

 

[jrp]

Hi all
I went to Hotels.com and booked a room at the super 8 the night before the cruise.. I know-super 8 but, they have free parking and we can leave our car there for the cruise.. They also have a shuttle to the cruise port all for free.. The cost was less than 90.00 including the tax.. We also booked after-wards at the Sandman suites, which are more downtown area.. Still hoping the RCI exchange comes through before the cruise but with no notification up to 14 days out and no guarantee for the suite, I had no choice but to find a room on my own. AAA didn't find anything after the cruise.. Convention in town after the cruise.. Hope there are some more DISer's coming on board soon.. Well keep the rubber on the road and carry on..
James

 

[gonecrusin]

Good morning! Myself and family will be on this cruise. Man I booked it so long ago and now it seems like it is coming up so fast. Our group is as follows and if all works well we will be adding to it, we have our fingers crossed. It is myself, DW Susan (54), DH John (54/May 18), DD Emily (21/April 29) and DDBF Lauren (20). This is Lauren's first cruise! Can't wait to get to know everyone. I will try to read and catch-up on what's going on.

Also, will be our 35th Wedding Anniversay!

 

[Amy Fran]

We are not doinig anything in Ketchikan either and maybe we could go out to start with together and explore the town..
James

That could be fun, but you'll have to keep up with us! I don't know about you, but I am not a slow-paced person and hate sitting still. The 2-hour whale watching trip is going to kill me!!! but that is what my husband most wants to do so I promised not to whine too much.

Your idea about creating our own high tea got me thinking ... we should set up a meet & greet for all of us DISers! Maybe the first day or 2 in one of the lounges to put faces with names.

 

[2BNDisney]

I was able to book one of the dog sledding tours (thought I would not get the opportunity again) and a zipline - even got Palo
Still have to decide on one more tour.

Glad to have you gonecruisin!! Welcome!

 

[gonecrusin]

Thanks!

 

[jrp]

Good morning! Myself and family will be on this cruise. Man I booked it so long ago and now it seems like it is coming up so fast. Our group is as follows and if all works well we will be adding to it, we have our fingers crossed. It is myself, DW Susan (54), DH John (54/May 18), DD Emily (21/April 29) and DDBF Lauren (20). This is Lauren's first cruise! Can't wait to get to know everyone. I will try to read and catch-up on what's going on.

Also, will be our 35th Wedding Anniversay!

Here is the updated list..
1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE= Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-DVC
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-44*DH-50*DS-17*DD*9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-45
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10
17. gonecrusin*DW-Susan-54*DH-John-54*DD-Emily- 21*DDBF-Lauren-20*35th Wedding Ann.*DVC

 

[jrp]

Hi all
Just wanted to welcome the DISer's which have joined our group in the last few days or weekWelcome gonecrusin and family, and you have been added to the list of our crew.2BNDisney I don't see any info on you yet, and would like to add you and any others in your group to the list.. Last cruise we had someone who had a concierge room and had our 2nd meet in their room.. They have the new area on the top of the ship they have built and we can have a meet there before we have our drillAs we get closer and if everyone or some of the group would like to meet, we can set a time for a meet.. And you may be right as I am having major Abdominal surgery on Monday.. I hope to be healed up enough to walk well without pain..Sorry about jumping around so much on the topics but, I was hoping to catch them all at one time..

James

 

[2BNDisney]

Hi all
Just wanted to welcome the DISer's which have joined our group in the last few days or weekWelcome gonecrusin and family, and you have been added to the list of our crew.2BNDisney I don't see any info on you yet, and would like to add you and any others in your group to the list.. Last cruise we had someone who had a concierge room and had our 2nd meet in their room.. They have the new area on the top of the ship they have built and we can have a meet there before we have our drillAs we get closer and if everyone or some of the group would like to meet, we can set a time for a meet.. And you may be right as I am having major Abdominal surgery on Monday.. I hope to be healed up enough to walk well without pain..Sorry about jumping around so much on the topics but, I was hoping to catch them all at one time..

James

Thanks for keeping track of all us. I am going solo - 2nd seating and I just have a standard room but have not been told my room # yet.

Hope things go well with the surgery.

 

[gonecrusin]

Best of luck with your surgery and thanks for keeping track of things. Sending your way. Be sure to have someone let us know how you are doing.

 

[jrp]

Hi all
Just wanted to say thanks for all the well wishes.. My DD ended up having her gall bladder taken out yesterday. Now I don't know about the excursions for the trip as it is
gonna be real tight for the cruise.. The hospital would not even do the surgery on her without the 20% up front, which is the balance due from insurance we have on her.. We did strike a deal as the surgery was needed asap.. Now they have called me and requested the same from me for my surgery.. They are trying to decide if I can have the surgery without all the money up front from the insurance and Medicare part A don't cover.. Boy things really have gotten out of hand these days..Sorry 2BNDISNEY-Blake as I had already listed you in our merry crew of DISer's. All I did was update the age on the list.. Keep up the good luck and carry on..
James

 

[Dawncala]

Hello all,

In case you haven't seen it before, this post has a very extensive listing of cruise information. There is not a whole lot about the Alaska cruise specifically, but all the information about dress codes, tipping, dining, fish extenders, door decor and much more is pretty standard across all the cruises.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2068966

 

[happyDSL]

Thanks. DawnCala. It's helpful link.

I book May 24 Alask one month ago and I found this web site to meet other wonder curise. It's nice to meet you all. Can't wait to take this cruise.

 

[disnanny]

Welcome DSL. it is getting close to the big day.