Alaska * May 24, 2011

[gonecrusin]

Hi Everyone,
I buzzed through the news so far on this thread and thought I'd stop lurking and introduce myself. I'm Gonecruisin's oldest daughter (and DH) and we'll be joining the fam and all of you aboard! I'm Stephanie - 26, will be celebrating my 27th birthday on the red-eye back on June 1 and DH Chris - 28. We live in Rochester, NY. This will be my fifth or sixth Disney Cruise and this will be the first Disney Cruise for DH Chris! I've been doing a lot of reading and research and can't wait for vacation!! Are we there yet? How about now? Now? 60-some days and counting!
S&C

 

[NWmom]

We are flying into Seattle on Saturday and taking the Amtrak to Vancouver on Sunday morning we are staying at the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Sunday and Monday night. There are six of us (all adults 20's-50's) and this is our first trip to this part of Canada. If you don't mind I would love to talk about things to do, not to do and so on.

Seattle I can help with-
If you are not arriving too late, I recommend the Underground Tour in Seattle as top choice.They are open until 7pm in May.
http://www.undergroundtour.com/index.html
Space needle is a must see.

If you are asking about Vancouver, I have been to the Vancouver Aquarium.
Piece of trivia, many years ago The Disney Channel had a show "Danger Bay" that was filmed there so it was neat to see the actual aquarium.

I am not a Vancouver expert at all, although I do know my way from a few places in that area. There is a good thread on Vancouver that some locals started hre on the boards.
Skye
Still deciding if I am going to do the tourist thing myself the day we disembark or make a rush back to my Klondike class. Tourist is winning.

 

[jrp]

Hi everyone
Yesterday Disney came through with the ressie confirmation for our after cruise 4 day stay at the Sheraton Vancouver.Looking at pictures sent by the Manager shows it has a mini kitchen in it, which should cut down on food prices at a restaurantI think we should cut off the list of Fish Extenders and Newbies at 14 days(for those Math challenged that would be 2 weeks)lolI will continue to update the list as necc. We are still thinking of dropping the train trip and just explore for the day as I don't know about the stamina yet.. I started back to the gym the other day and thought I would die the next morning with the pain. Have to remember I am not 20 anymore and don't work at the Fire Department anymore..Everyone have a great day and tick tick tick-no not the croc but the count down.Fly Peter Pan Fly.

James

 

[Amy Fran]

We are still thinking of dropping the train trip and just explore for the day as I don't know about the stamina yet.. James

Everyone I've talked to and every book I've read said the narrow gauge RR is not to be missed. I believe you just ride the train and watch the scenery out the window so I wouldn't think stamina would be a problem there. I hope you continue to improve and your physical recovery gets easier! --Amy

 

[fireplug]

We have done the WPY railroad and it is a gorgeous trip! We loved it. You can stand out back on the platform and take some really nice pics.!

Squid

 

[Diannah]

Hi all! I'm brand new to the DIS boards (been on PassPorter for a while). We'll be on this sailing, also! We being:

Me - Diannah - 48
DH - Tom - 54
DD - Mim - 16

Not celebrating anything in particular other than our first "real" vacation since our last Disney cruise (Wonder land and Sea) in '04. Haven't had the chance to researd FE's yet, so don't know if we'll be participating yet or not.

Oops. Just looked at the clock. Gotta run. DD and I are community theatre actresses and have to leave for rehearsal (Morris Park Players' production of "Grease") in 15 min! Hope to chat more later....

 

[jrp]

Hi all! I'm brand new to the DIS boards (been on PassPorter for a while). We'll be on this sailing, also! We being:

Me - Diannah - 48
DH - Tom - 54
DD - Mini - 16

Not celebrating anything in particular other than our first "real" vacation since our last Disney cruise (Wonder land and Sea) in '04. Haven't had the chance to researd FE's yet, so don't know if we'll be participating yet or not.

Oops. Just looked at the clock. Gotta run. DD and I are community theatre actresses and have to leave for rehearsal (Morris Park Players' production of "Grease") in 15 min! Hope to chat more later....

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&30th Wedding Ann.*DD-College graduation.
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-Skye-44*DH-Kevin(The great)=50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-Kitty/Katie-*9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8*10TH wedding ann.*
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
18. happyDSL*
19. Heard02*DW-35*DH-41*DD-5
20. Diannah* DW-Diannah-48*DH-Tom-54*DD-Mim-16
21. Warbluzki*DW-Barb*DH-Tom*7114.

If there are any more lurkers on here just let me know and I will add you to our "Alaska 3 Hour tour cruise"



Welcome to the Alaska "3 Hour Tour" cruise Diannah and Tom.. I saw you on the PassPorter group and was going to invite you here but I have had some very pressing things going on lately,also welcome Barb and Tom.. For any DISers on this site I am also on Face book and yes I am addicted to the games.There is a like site I have which is the dis group and it has good info on the wonder in there.. I have not canceled the train trip yet and still hope to attend it anyway.. Will check back later.. James Parker on FB if you want to friend me..
James

 

[Amy Fran]

A friend of mine sent me a powerpoint of the Yukon & Whitepass RR that is just gorgeous. I don't see any way I can attach the file here but, if anyone would like to see it for themselves, I can forward the file through email. Just send me your addy --Amy

 

[ChriStephanie]

So excited I posted twice.

 

[ChriStephanie]

Hey JRP, looks like Chris and I got added and dropped back off the list... weird? We're looking forward to getting out of town, this week we got snowed on for hopefully the last time for several months here in Rochester. Please Mother Nature, please?

Do we have anything formally arranged yet for meet ups on board? I just got a postcard in the mail the other day from DCL with reminders to look at the online reservation stuff (old news, already done) and I promptly hung it on the fridge! I can't wait I can't wait I can't wait!

Does anyone else belong to CruiseCritic's message boards? There's some good active threads there for information and reviews that I've been picking through to try to get more of a lay of the land. I see Heard02 and two others with user names I don't see on our list - anyone else here and there too?

 

[NWmom]

I was convinced by the description to do the railroad. We were trying how to work that out with Liarsville without the meal.
Then we saw they had a combo- one way train and doing the trail camp on the way back.

Too many fun things to do in Juneau still reworking that one.

Doing the Disney exclusive Lumberjack show in Ketchikan and hoping they have a log rolling contest between Donald and Goofy. (which I know will not happen as they would get wet.)

How about the meet and great? Any ideas?

Skye- lives close enough she will bring too many clothes as a sacrifice so she can leave the laundry room to others that are flying in

 

[jrp]

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&30th Wedding Ann.*DD-College graduation.
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-Skye-44*DH-Kevin(The great)=50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-Kitty/Katie-*9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8*10TH wedding ann.*
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
18. happyDSL*
19. Heard02*DW-35*DH-41*DD-5
20. Diannah* DW-Diannah-48*DH-Tom-54*DD-Mim-16
21. Warbluzki*DW-Barb*DH-Tom*7114.
22. ChriStephanie*DW-Stephanie-26*DH-Chris-28


Thought I would re-post the list again.. Sorry Steph as I also think that was weird of how I dropped you off somehow or another.. I was hoping that we could meet in the promenade lounge on deck 3.. it is open, it has a bar, it has table and chairs.. There is no guarantee that it will not rain when we leave port.. We could meet before the boat drill about 2 PM or so.. If we meet after the boat drill the folks on first dinner need time to prepare with the kids, and they will end up rushing.... Anyone who would like to share a table it can also be arranged.. Just send me a pm. I can call Disney guest services and all they require is your ressie number and the number in your party.. We are eating at second sitting. Hope all are doing well..

James and D.Anne

 

[gonecrusin]

I was looking for you on facebook but there were too many James Parker's. I'm not too good with that stuff is there an easier way to friend you?

 

[jrp]

Hi Susan
I have a picture of a cartoon Mickey Mouse in a Firetruck.. Didn't put my middle initial as I should have..If not able to find me give me your Facebook name and I will look for you..

Bye for now

James

 

[NWmom]

I have a question about meal seatings.

We are on second seating. What does that look like for meal times?

We have early port activities and wondered.

I know for breakfast and lunch we can opt out and do the buffet, but was curious about what the times would be for meals if we decided to just eat in the full service.

Any experience out there?

 

[gonecrusin]

Second seating is usually between 8:00 and 8:30 PM depending on your rotation.

 

[gonecrusin]

Hi Susan
I have a picture of a cartoon Mickey Mouse in a Firetruck.. Didn't put my middle initial as I should have..If not able to find me give me your Facebook name and I will look for you..

Bye for now

James

It's probably me but I can't locate you. You would never guess I'm a computer programmer! Try finding me: Susan Reed

 

[jrp]

Hi All
Yes, the second seating does start at 0830 but, I don't know if they will do anything new on this cruise or not.. Hopefully someone on an earlier cruise will post a daily program for us to give us some idea of the activities and food times.. Susan, I have tried to find you also and there are several listed.. I tried to locate through the MD but it will not show that unless you are a friend already.. Give me a hint as to the picture.. Also I play the FV and so-on..Look forward to hopefully finding you on FB..

James

 

[gonecrusin]

James, my picture is actually my daughter and 3 friends. I went out and looked for myself and didn't have any trouble finding me Look for Social Security Administration (this is one of the groups that I belong to and my present employer).

 

[RCDisneyFan]

Hi All - my husband (Jason) and I (Rebecca) are traveling on this cruise. It'll be our third trip on the Wonder but it's been awhile! I'm interested in taking part in FEs, I think - it'll be a new experience for me...