April 29, 2012 ~ Aloha! ~ Inagural Wonder to Hawaii-Part 3

[CustardTart]

someone just posted this on FB:

Just got a google alert that DCL will have an annoucement on Wednesday in Miami

assuming this is about the Magic/Wonder sailings 2013

EXCITING!!!!!

 

[Happy Goofy]

Hope it is to somewhere we have not been with Disney- maybe Greece or Australia

Is the Secret Mickey Sheet on page one the one that is being used-it only goes up to the letter H and we are the last one on it.

 

[Pixiegran]

The sign up is a google doc
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEZma19IQlQ3TmtOeS1RV3JZMFRqSlE6MQ
is that what you are looking at? I got it off the facebook page where she also posted it.

 

[castoff]

Hi All,

DH & I (Bruce & Debbie) will be sailing on this Hawaii cruise - YAY!!! Wanted to introduce us to everyone and have a question for those that have already booked excursions...

We wanted to book the "glitchy" IAO Valley & Maui Tropical Plantation excursion & like others on here, we had to call. For those that called to book it, can you now "see" it online?

When I pull up our cruise online & go to our calendar, Maui day does show "port excursion" but when I click on the day I get a blank box (no excursion name or info). To the left of the blank box it says "9:15am - 1:15pm" and to the right of the blank box it says "Attendees - Bruce, Debra".

Is this the way it is for others that were able to book this by phone?

I just have to throw this in... We are huge Disney fans - this will be our 13th Disney cruise, we were on the Dream MV, we will be on the Fantasy MV, we own DVC, we're annual passholders, etc. Having said all that - Disney has the ABSOLUTE WORST websites I have ever had to deal with. How can such a technologically advanced company be unable to create websites that actually work??? I shudder to think what will happen on Jan 19th when DVC owners can start booking online!

Welcome Aboard I am also doing the Iao tour. The same thing shows up on my reservation, your not alone. I do believe that it is still booked though.

 

[castoff]

someone just posted this on FB:

Just got a google alert that DCL will have an annoucement on Wednesday in Miami

assuming this is about the Magic/Wonder sailings 2013

I haven't even thought about 2013. Having 2 cruises booked for this year might wipe us out for 2013. Kinda wish I had a dummy reservation but I don't.

 

[BoosGram]

Greetings folks,

A few weeks ago, I mentioned to my wife that Disney would be having cruises out of Galveston in 2012 (much closer to Houston than Florida port - from which we've gone on DCL cruises twice). Well, she went to the website and was looking at those cruises, when wouldn't you know, she noticed a couple of cruises to Hawaii. Hmmmm . . . hadn't we talked about taking a vacation to Hawaii one of these years? Turns out we had a nice bunch of DVC points from 2010&2011 we hadn't been able to use, and to make a long story shorter, sometime early last week I think, right after new years, she was on the phone with DVC and was able to book this April cruise to Hawaii! Wow. I'd figured that with tickets going on sale last April, they would have been sold out for sure, but I guess there've been some cancellations. So we're happy to be joining you all. Don't think I'll ever get caught up on all the posts on these threads, but I do see that a lot of summaries are listed in the first pages. I think we'll be interested in lanyards, so thats an email to get off soon, plus she may be interested in one of the jewelry classes.

This will be a first visit to Hawaii for both of us. Looking forward to it - have ordered that Hawaii by Cruise book, plus waiting to be able to reserve any excursions we would like end of this month. Cabin is still gty. Been pondering what sort of modifications they'll have to the standard cruise for this one - Dinners, Shows, Entertainment, etc. Looking forward to all the *Special* things they could do - would love to see a luau night on ship, but not too hopeful about their turning an empty swimming pool into a huge pig roasting pit. Still, some Hawaiian themed dinners would be fun.

We've already got air reservations made, day before and day after cruise. Believe we're staying at Disneyland Hotel both times (DVC points again).

Aloha.

Jim & Kathy

Welcome to the crew!

Kinda wish I had a dummy reservation but I don't.

The nice thing is that come April 29th, you can make one .

 

[Debbru]

Welcome Aboard I am also doing the Iao tour. The same thing shows up on my reservation, your not alone. I do believe that it is still booked though.

Thanks for the welcome & the reassurance on the excursion!

Debbie

 

[dolphingirl47]

I have been super busy and it is really hard to keep up with this board! I am soooo excited about the champagne girls, jewelry making, secret mickey, and FE!

I'm also dying to book excursions (and really wanted to book tea at Palo...we'll see later)!

There has been discussion about a facebook page. Can someone give me that link? I couldn't find it when doing a disney cruise hawaii search

I hope I didn't miss out on too much more!

Welcome on board.

Hi All,

DH & I (Bruce & Debbie) will be sailing on this Hawaii cruise - YAY!!! Wanted to introduce us to everyone and have a question for those that have already booked excursions...

We wanted to book the "glitchy" IAO Valley & Maui Tropical Plantation excursion & like others on here, we had to call. For those that called to book it, can you now "see" it online?

When I pull up our cruise online & go to our calendar, Maui day does show "port excursion" but when I click on the day I get a blank box (no excursion name or info). To the left of the blank box it says "9:15am - 1:15pm" and to the right of the blank box it says "Attendees - Bruce, Debra".

Is this the way it is for others that were able to book this by phone?

I just have to throw this in... We are huge Disney fans - this will be our 13th Disney cruise, we were on the Dream MV, we will be on the Fantasy MV, we own DVC, we're annual passholders, etc. Having said all that - Disney has the ABSOLUTE WORST websites I have ever had to deal with. How can such a technologically advanced company be unable to create websites that actually work??? I shudder to think what will happen on Jan 19th when DVC owners can start booking online!

Welcome on board.

someone just posted this on FB:

Just got a google alert that DCL will have an annoucement on Wednesday in Miami

assuming this is about the Magic/Wonder sailings 2013

This explains why I got an email from my travel agent today to check if we are interested in booking any cruises on the Magic or Wonder in 2013.

Hope it is to somewhere we have not been with Disney- maybe Greece or Australia

Is the Secret Mickey Sheet on page one the one that is being used-it only goes up to the letter H and we are the last one on it.

Either Greece or Australia would be fine by us, too

You are good to go as far as Secret Mickey is concerned. I am just keeping the original sheet up for now as this helps me to track who has filled out the new form. Only MJ Girl and I have access to the spreadsheet that the forms feed into. This will help to avoid it getting totally messed up like the original sheet. Once I have seen that somebody has filled out the form, I delete them from the old spreadsheet.

Corinna

 

[BoosGram]

Hi All,

DH & I (Bruce & Debbie) will be sailing on this Hawaii cruise - YAY!!! Wanted to introduce us to everyone and have a question for those that have already booked excursions...

We wanted to book the "glitchy" IAO Valley & Maui Tropical Plantation excursion & like others on here, we had to call. For those that called to book it, can you now "see" it online?

When I pull up our cruise online & go to our calendar, Maui day does show "port excursion" but when I click on the day I get a blank box (no excursion name or info). To the left of the blank box it says "9:15am - 1:15pm" and to the right of the blank box it says "Attendees - Bruce, Debra".

Is this the way it is for others that were able to book this by phone?

I just have to throw this in... We are huge Disney fans - this will be our 13th Disney cruise, we were on the Dream MV, we will be on the Fantasy MV, we own DVC, we're annual passholders, etc. Having said all that - Disney has the ABSOLUTE WORST websites I have ever had to deal with. How can such a technologically advanced company be unable to create websites that actually work??? I shudder to think what will happen on Jan 19th when DVC owners can start booking online!

Welcome to the crew, Deb and Bruce. Yes, I have to agree: How on earth can Disney's sites be so poor?

 

[MrsMork]

I see that there are a few people staying at the GC hotel. Is there anyone there willing to see if there is a place we can have a meet before the cruise. We are at PP and I don't think there are too many staying there.It is close for us to walk there. Another thought is a resturant in Downtown Disney but not being really familiar with the places there is there someone that can arrange something there?

We will be at the Doubletree meet, but.....there is a nice big lobby that could be used and you can get drinks there. There is a TV that the kids could watch. Or there is a nice patio out back that could be used. Another idea is Storytellers for a meal meet. We have done that before and they accomodated us nicely.

someone just posted this on FB:

Just got a google alert that DCL will have an annoucement on Wednesday in Miami

assuming this is about the Magic/Wonder sailings 2013

I'm gonna guess that the DIS will know what's up way before Wed!!

Welcome Aboard I am also doing the Iao tour. The same thing shows up on my reservation, your not alone. I do believe that it is still booked though.

Same here.

 

[castoff]

Welcome to the crew!



The nice thing is that come April 29th, you can make one .

I know, just would be easier to have one in place already.

Thanks for the welcome & the reassurance on the excursion!

Debbie

Welcome on board.



Welcome on board.



This explains why I got an email from my travel agent today to check if we are interested in booking any cruises on the Magic or Wonder in 2013.



Either Greece or Australia would be fine by us, too

You are good to go as far as Secret Mickey is concerned. I am just keeping the original sheet up for now as this helps me to track who has filled out the new form. Only MJ Girl and I have access to the spreadsheet that the forms feed into. This will help to avoid it getting totally messed up like the original sheet. Once I have seen that somebody has filled out the form, I delete them from the old spreadsheet.

Corinna

Oh would love for it to be Australia !

 

[ibouncetoo]

I see that there are a few people staying at the GC hotel. Is there anyone there willing to see if there is a place we can have a meet before the cruise. We are at PP and I don't think there are too many staying there.It is close for us to walk there. Another thought is a resturant in Downtown Disney but not being really familiar with the places there is there someone that can arrange something there?

There is also an outdoor deck/patio on the fifth floor that overlooks the pool that could handle a modest group. That is where some of us 'rallied' before doing a DISmeet dinner at Storytellers way back in '07!

.

 

[cquick]

no.no.no connie dont drop out. Im thinking the groups will be 24 or 25 as alot of people have requested and I can make sure you get in a group. Those that want to give more can as I am doing. it doesnt have to be anything big but will be fun to be part of.

ok, I'm in! Sounds like fun! Connie

 

[valbob89]

Welcome to all of you new to our group. You may have read that there was a group shirt available,

(detailed view available on page one)
While the ordering period has closed, we have been advised there may be overrun shirts available and our manufacturer has agreed to increase the original shirt count by a few. Therefore, anyone who missed the order date can put in their order and Becky will try to fill it from the overruns. Overruns will be at the same cost and quality as the rest.

If they are not able to fill the wait list order a full refund will be returned. Order list will be filled in the order payment is received.

Send me a PM or e-mail at Valbob89@aol.com if you are interested in information concerning ordering a shirt.

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LittleDisneyLovers 2 XL PD
Dsnydoc 1 XL PD

 

[LittleDisneyLovers]

Wowzer!! Looks like it would take ALOT of planning, coordinating and then probably rebooking onboard once you get the schedule for the clubs. We do not have any kids with us this trip, but are thinking about taking grandkids of our friends at some point. (Yes, our grandkids grew up and now we are thinking we will have to borrow some!! ) I guess if we do that we will just not plan any adult activities that trip. I don't like it either.....

Your welcome to borrow my 3 ANYTIME

What I am more worried about is not being able to get any nursery time for my 9 month old. Fingers crossed there is some time left for us silvers.

OK, We have booked in to stay in San Diego for the 4 nights prior to the cruise. We've been to LA and Anaheim many times, never spent much time in San Diego, so thought it might be nice. Anyone else staying there???

 

[Pixiegran]

Your welcome to borrow my 3 ANYTIME

What I am more worried about is not being able to get any nursery time for my 9 month old. Fingers crossed there is some time left for us silvers.

OK, We have booked in to stay in San Diego for the 4 nights prior to the cruise. We've been to LA and Anaheim many times, never spent much time in San Diego, so thought it might be nice. Anyone else staying there???

Hope you plan to go to San Diego Zoo...we are going there after the cruise..

 

[Happy Goofy]

has anyone done the Hana Road? We were thinking of doing it but were wondering if we should do that or ine of the crater ones

 

[disneycruisegal]

Holy Smoke!!! Can't wait until 12:01 tonight. Very excited to be able to try and book excursions. Once excursions are booked this cruise will seem real.

 

[dcannon101]

All you Gold cruisers - only 13 hours to go.

 

[DisneyManFamily4]

has anyone done the Hana Road? We were thinking of doing it but were wondering if we should do that or ine of the crater ones

The Road to Hana is beautiful, but it will take the majority of your day. I've been there when it had not rained in a few days and the waterfalls were trickling and not as interesting to see, some were even dried up. Since it takes all day, I would only do it if I knew it had not been a dry season. The crater is also a beautiful drive and doesn't take as long, if I remember correctly. Although, I'm not sure of the driving distance from the port as I was staying on the island when I did both drives. Hope that helps...