Alaska on July 19th, 2011 "Where a good tan is hard to find"

[twinmom108]

[QUOTE="Got Disney";40969436]old jokes die hard.....thanks for the giggle.

So besides Sharon and I did anyone else DL the Disney horn?

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Allen heard my ringtone just one time & said "That could get annoying really fast!".

 

[Schachteles]

Sorry to continue the drama.....

But just thought I would let you all know that DWs Mom (she's on the cruise with us) was recently diagonised with breast cancer.

They said it was a more agressive form, but they caught it very, very early. She'll be having surgery on May 11th to remove the cancer, some of the tissue surrounding it and the lymph nodes. After that she'll have chemo and radiation.

Of course, the treatment will be scheduled around our cruise to Alaska!

Anyway, keep her in your thoughts and send a little pixie dust Carolyn's way.


Tom

WOW Tom, so sorry to hear that! Glad that she will still be cruising with us. I will have her and your family in my prayers!!!!

 

["Got Disney"]

Allen heard my ringtone just one time & said "That could get annoying really fast!".

My phone does not ring that often..most communication on it is texting....

DH is tech illiterate so he does not even have a phone...he uses mine when he goes out when I'm home. He does not text so I call him...and if he didn't like the ring tone I have on my phone than he needs to get phone savey(sp) and get his own with his own choice of ring tone However he does not mind the ring tone. I will most likely change it once the cruise is over....it is like a get ready here I come ring tone.

For sure if my phone was ringing all the time it for sure would get annoying...but so would all my other choices of ring tones...

 

["Got Disney"]

In case you all want to follow along and subscribe...this is a trip report starting today..well they start to sail today....they will start their trip report when they get back...but here is the link for the first Alaskan cruise starting today

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2711282

 

[Schachteles]

[QUOTE="Got Disney";40975079]In case you all want to follow along and subscribe...this is a trip report starting today..well they start to sail today....not sure if they will start their trip report daily why sailing or when they get back...but here is the link for the first Alaskan cruise starting today

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2711282[/QUOTE]

Here is another one to follow: http://adventureserikjason.blogspot...-max=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=25

 

["Got Disney"]

Here is another one to follow: http://adventureserikjason.blogspot...-max=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=25

here is another one also that I posted about 2 weeks ago that started in LA and did the repo and today is starting on Alaska...she posts daily...she has lots of pictures and a great report

I also have a friend that is on the same trip...but she posts to me on FB and have not heard from her in a few days.

http://www.carol-anne.ca/2011 May Alaska Cruise Trip Report.htm

 

["Got Disney"]

http://www.carol-anne.ca/2011 May Alaska Cruise Trip Report.htm[/SIZE]

read this on the above trip report about pins....I love getting the pins mostly the limited additions to keep on my lanyard

This cruise they are distributing wristbands to the first 500 people who line up this morning. Those 500 will each be able to buy up to 2 of the limited edition pins for this cruise. This time it worked out quite well. We arrived at 8:00 o’clock, an hour before they were scheduled to begin distribution. We were both surprised; there were only about 50 people lined up ahead of us. Carol stood in the line chatting with all the others who share her addiction affliction mania. My poopy knees won’t let me stand that long so I sat on a nearby staircase and joined her when the line started to move. By 9:15 we were finished and had our coveted wristbands. We’ll pick up the pins later!

 

[Schachteles]

[QUOTE="Got Disney";40975409]read this on the above trip report about pins....I love getting the pins mostly the limited additions to keep on my lanyard

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I think that they had to wait in line because they were on the repo so they only had so many, I wouldn't expect that one our cruise (but I could be wrong).

 

["Got Disney"]

I think that they had to wait in line because they were on the repo so they only had so many, I wouldn't expect that one our cruise (but I could be wrong).

On the other cruises that were were firsts but not repos that I was on also had us wait in line for the pins.....and it was a pain. The longest line was the repo through the panama canal....that was crazy.

The first Mexican cruise I went on that they had was also a long line....we missed out. But someone had a couple of them and traded me another pin that I had 2 of so it worked out.

I am not into pin trading but I do like to collect them for my lanyard...but only for DCL...don't wear lanyard to like DL or WDW.....

So many people will want the Alaska pin(if they have one) so they will have to do it this way. I hope they do.

Wonder what the Castaway Cay club gift will be????? hmmmm do they give them out when not heading to CC cant remember....I think they do....

 

[Schachteles]

[QUOTE="Got Disney";40975871]On the other cruises that were were firsts but not repos that I was on also had us wait in line for the pins.....and it was a pain. The longest line was the repo through the panama canal....that was crazy.

The first Mexican cruise I went on that they had was also a long line....we missed out. But someone had a couple of them and traded me another pin that I had 2 of so it worked out.

I am not into pin trading but I do like to collect them for my lanyard...but only for DCL...don't wear lanyard to like DL or WDW.....

So many people will want the Alaska pin(if they have one) so they will have to do it this way. I hope they do.

Wonder what the Castaway Cay club gift will be????? hmmmm do they give them out when not heading to CC cant remember....I think they do....[/QUOTE]

Definitely something that we are going to have to find out. I really don't want to have to wait in line, but if I have to to get one, I certainly will!

I have wondered too what the CC gift will be? Wonder if it will be different than before? You'd have to think it would be since flip flop rice krispie treats don't fit well with Alaska

 

["Got Disney"]

Definitely something that we are going to have to find out. I really don't want to have to wait in line, but if I have to to get one, I certainly will!

I have wondered too what the CC gift will be? Wonder if it will be different than before? You'd have to think it would be since flip flop rice krispie treats don't fit well with Alaska

Every cruise I have been on they have given different CC gifts....I dont know if it is a year thing or a cruise thing....I know that everyone that takes the Alaskan cruise will get the same CC gift....but not sure if the ones also taking the Carribian cruise the same year will get the same gift.

I know with all the special first time cruises we have gotten something special along with the regular gift...but not sure this year. Sure we will find out soon from tother this week that are on the cruise.

 

[Schachteles]

Taste of Alaska Menu – Disney Wonder (Courtesy of Tracy Whipple's "Travel on a Dream blog") Url link will not post, intead I get "****"

Bread Service
Dark Rye Bread with a Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Specialty Cocktails
Cranberry & Cinnamon Spritzer
Absolut Vodka, Cranberry & Apple Juices, Cinnamon and Club Soda

Ice Berg
Bacardi Silver, Absolut Vodka, Cointreau, Peach Schnapps, Sambuca & Sprite

Lemonaskan
Vanilla Ice Cream, Lemonade, Lemon Juice & Agave Nectar (non-alcoholic)

Appetizers
Green & White Asparagus Spears – with a spicy garlic-tomato aioli

Trio of Salmon – Smoked Salmon, Gravlax & Salmon Canape rolled in a potato wrap with a sill and sweet mustard sauce

Cheese & Carrot Souffle – with watercress salad and light wine cream sauce

Alaskan King Crab Legs – with butter sauce and fresh herbs

Soup and Salads
Yellow Pea Soup – garnished with sour cream and bacon

Creamy Velvety Fish Soup with Cod Dumplings and Dill

Crispy Garden Salad – mixed greens with red and white radishes, cucumbers and ranch dressing

Mixed Green Salad – watercress, frissee and arugula leaves, dressed with a citrus dressing and breaded Tilapia filets

Main Courses
Roasted Dill-Scented Chicken – with braised leeks and onions over linguini pasta with a chicken jus

Honey-Mustard Marinated Alaskan Salmon – with sautéed spinach and new potatoes with an Aquavit sour cream sauce

Juniper-Spiced Elk Tenderloin – with leaves of brussel sprouts and baby carrots on tiny noodles with a black current sauce

Grilled Vegetable Tower – layered zucchini, Portobello mushrooms, red peppers, eggplant and pearl pasta in a light tomato-thyme broth

Roasted Pork Tenderloin – served with truffle cauliflower puree, wild mushrooms and red wine reduction

Glazed Duck Breast Salad – on field greens with caramelized pears, raspberries, green cabbage, fingerling potatoes and a cardamom scented vinaigrette

Marinated Sirloin Steak – with thyme flavored parsnips, potato gratin and a cognac-peppercorn sauce

Tofu Pot Pie – with seasonal vegetables and a light herb cream reduction

 

[wdhinn89]

Taste of Alaska Menu – Disney Wonder (Courtesy of Tracy Whipple's "Travel on a Dream blog") Url link will not post, intead I get "****"

Bread Service
Dark Rye Bread with a Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Specialty Cocktails
Cranberry & Cinnamon Spritzer
Absolut Vodka, Cranberry & Apple Juices, Cinnamon and Club Soda

Ice Berg
Bacardi Silver, Absolut Vodka, Cointreau, Peach Schnapps, Sambuca & Sprite

Lemonaskan
Vanilla Ice Cream, Lemonade, Lemon Juice & Agave Nectar (non-alcoholic)

Appetizers
Green & White Asparagus Spears – with a spicy garlic-tomato aioli

Trio of Salmon – Smoked Salmon, Gravlax & Salmon Canape rolled in a potato wrap with a sill and sweet mustard sauce

Cheese & Carrot Souffle – with watercress salad and light wine cream sauce

Alaskan King Crab Legs – with butter sauce and fresh herbs

Soup and Salads
Yellow Pea Soup – garnished with sour cream and bacon

Creamy Velvety Fish Soup with Cod Dumplings and Dill

Crispy Garden Salad – mixed greens with red and white radishes, cucumbers and ranch dressing

Mixed Green Salad – watercress, frissee and arugula leaves, dressed with a citrus dressing and breaded Tilapia filets

Main Courses
Roasted Dill-Scented Chicken – with braised leeks and onions over linguini pasta with a chicken jus

Honey-Mustard Marinated Alaskan Salmon – with sautéed spinach and new potatoes with an Aquavit sour cream sauce

Juniper-Spiced Elk Tenderloin – with leaves of brussel sprouts and baby carrots on tiny noodles with a black current sauce

Grilled Vegetable Tower – layered zucchini, Portobello mushrooms, red peppers, eggplant and pearl pasta in a light tomato-thyme broth

Roasted Pork Tenderloin – served with truffle cauliflower puree, wild mushrooms and red wine reduction

Glazed Duck Breast Salad – on field greens with caramelized pears, raspberries, green cabbage, fingerling potatoes and a cardamom scented vinaigrette

Marinated Sirloin Steak – with thyme flavored parsnips, potato gratin and a cognac-peppercorn sauce

Tofu Pot Pie – with seasonal vegetables and a light herb cream reduction

Thank You for posting the menu!!!

I think the menu sounds great but my husband and 16 year old son will be eating off the kids menu

 

[Schachteles]

Thank You for posting the menu!!!

I think the menu sounds great but my husband and 16 year old son will be eating off the kids menu

Not exactly what I was expecting, but still looks good...better than the pirate party menu in my eyes

 

[MrsG]

Now that the first cruise will be starting soon, we should be able to get answers to our questions. Over on the main cruise board, they started a list of questions that the early AK cruisers said they would answer for us. Here it is in case you want to view:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2711983

 

["Got Disney"]

it all sounds good to me....but I'm hungry right now
for sure the crab legs will be a favorite at our table....have never tried Elk so will try that ......not big on Salmon but will try the appetizer....and will most likely try some of all of it.....I never get just one meal....I will get like 3 appetizers since they are so small.....2 main courses....and what ever else I can fit inside of me.

 

["Got Disney"]

double post

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Taste of Alaska Menu – Disney Wonder (Courtesy of Tracy Whipple's "Travel on a Dream blog") Url link will not post, intead I get "****"

Tracy is a former employee of Dreams Unlimited Travel and now runs a competing agency, not surprising the url would be blocked.

 

[scoutsmom99]

Sorry to continue the drama.....

But just thought I would let you all know that DWs Mom (she's on the cruise with us) was recently diagonised with breast cancer.

They said it was a more agressive form, but they caught it very, very early. She'll be having surgery on May 11th to remove the cancer, some of the tissue surrounding it and the lymph nodes. After that she'll have chemo and radiation.

Of course, the treatment will be scheduled around our cruise to Alaska!

Anyway, keep her in your thoughts and send a little pixie dust Carolyn's way.


Tom

Sorry to hear about your MIL, Tom We will be sure to keep her in our thoughts.

 

["Got Disney"]

http://www.carol-anne.ca/2011 May Alaska Cruise Trip Report.htm[/SIZE]

They have started the trip report for their Alaskan cruise. They show pictures of Stanley park and stuff like that.