April 29, 2012 ~ Aloha! ~ Inagural Wonder to Hawaii-Part 4

[paulcrsb]

Anyone else at DL between the 26-29th?

I'm at Paradise Pier the 26th - 29th!

Paul

 

[aan1701]

Does anyone know how crowded the parks are this time of year? We don't get to LA until around 12:30 (noon) on the 27th and were planning on doing park time after we got settled into our hotel. So, probably about 2:30 or 3pm. Hoping to get both parks in between that afternoon/evening and the whole day of the 28th. Just wondered what to expect crowd wise and if we should be able to get thru them and enjoy most the rides we like.

It will start getting busy around 4-6 as school, weekenders start to arrive, and work get out on the 27th. Sat is always busy.

 

[kugalbelle]

Diving is a challenge due to the time and place where the Wondet gets in. Dive boast normally leave at 6:30 in the morning. Hilo is out all together and the better diving on the Big Island is on Kona - or at night....so no dive there. Maui we are diving in the morning but shore diving. We are renting a car - driving to the dive --- good news is that it will be shallow so hence it will be long. We have an option of a two tank, depends on the time as we need to get back to the ship for the Luau bus...(drive into Lahina, drive back - drop off car, change, get bus drive back...)...but we have ben to Maui before but never dove the Pacific. Ohau we are not diving, and then back to diving on Kuai, again, we are renting a car and driving. It will either be a two tank boat dive or a shore dive, depending on their schedule.
If I had never been to Hawaii before I would not dive this trip. It will take a lot of time for not a lot of diving. But as we have stayed on all of these islands, and we are also from the Atlantic coast, it is what we want to do.

Thank you for the info. We were at Aulani at the beginnings February but the weather wasn't great so we didn't dive. Hope to dive the Pacific/Hawaii some time. Would love to hear about the dives.

CHAMPAGNE GIRLS..........
WE HAVE A VENUE!!!!!!
Thursday, May 3rd
Studio Sea
2pm - 4 pm
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HAPPY DANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay looking forward to my first Champagne Girls!!!!!!!!

Goofy is STYLIN'!

Charlotte, we'll have to exchange cell #s for a possible meet. Anyone else at DL between the 26-29th?
Jan, OC is short for "out of control" - LOONG story.
Kugelbelle, I think Socababy is going to find out this week - she's on a MR cruise on the wonder.

Thank you.

 

[Pixiegran]

This is awesome...Jan you did a great job. My daughter is also a huge Goofy fan. On the car we drive my side has a Tinkerbell on back window and her side has a Goofy. Miss not having radio antenna on cars because we used to have a awesome Goody ball.

 

[LindaBabe]

Folks at DL - do we want to try for a meet either in Downtown Disney or the lobby at GC on Saturday night? Or is that too busy. We're doing World of Color on Friday night and I think HappyGoofy is also.

 

[TChrist05]

Hello everyone....3 weeks.....wow.....Happy Passover and Easter to all....just a quick question.....any word on the entertainment for our cruise?
Thanks all....have a great night all!
Tom & Marilou

 

[Sacdance]

It will start getting busy around 4-6 as school, weekenders start to arrive, and work get out on the 27th. Sat is always busy.

Actually we have found that Saturday is less busy than Sunday as the locals are blocked out on Sat. It should be fine, take advantage of the fast pass options. Get your fastpass for StarTours first thing in the morning. They go the fastest. Toy Story does not have fast pass, so get a fastpass for Screamin then wait for Toy Story and the fast pass for Screamin is ready for you. Be sure to check out the new show in Ca AD Minnies Fly girls Minnie actually is singing!

 

[LittleDisneyLovers]

champagne girls..........


we have a venue!!!!!!


Thursday, may 3rd

studio sea

2pm - 4 pm


yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!happy dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

woot woot

 

[ibouncetoo]

Hello everyone....3 weeks.....wow.....Happy Passover and Easter to all....just a quick question.....any word on the entertainment for our cruise?
Thanks all....have a great night all!
Tom & Marilou

All we know for sure is John Charles and Mike Super...BOTH put on great shows. John is Music/Comedy, Mike is Magic/Comedy. Fun will be had!

.

 

[Pixiegran]

I was reading another forum on here and they were discussing packing lists. This is the one they listed and were talking about. I think the only thing not on it is an actual kitchen sink, BUT it did have a few good ideas I never thought of for a few little things, Soooo I decided to share it because maybe you will find a good idea of a reminder of something not on your list
I will be honest and say I have not made it all the way to the end yet...long........................ I do wonder who she had cruised with in the past since there aren't any clothes listed!

$1 or $ 2 bills (room service grat) Room service gratuities are not included in your cruise gratuities paid.; be sure to have lots for ports
Address Labels-Luggage Tags Pre-addressed labels with your name and address for disembarkation tags
Address Labels-Postcards Save time addressing postcards for family & friends
Air Freshner/Room Scent/Pillow scent
Aloe

Anti-bacterial Wipes or Gel You may want to check the ship's CDC rating before departure.
Aspirin or other medicine
Backpack May come in handy off-ship
Band-aids
Batteries (camera batteries also)
Beach toys
Benadryl
Duffle bag for Beverages/mixers/wine
Binoculars Do not leave home without these - you never know what you'll see from deck/verandah
Bonine
Books If you think you'll have time to read
Bubblewrap For breakables purchased
Bungee cord/rope For connecting cabins
Business Cards

Cameras Digital, waterproof, and/or disposables. Buy waterproof before leaving - they're expensive on board!
Candy Bring your own for the shows or movies
Carry-on with wheels Easier if you board before staterooms open (around 1 p.m. on most ships)
CD player/CDs/iPod
Clips To keep curtains closed
Clothspins & clothesline You may be able to hang a clothesline on your verandah
Coffeemaker This is only if you are desperate for coffee all the time.
Contacts/solution/case
Cooler (soft-sided) To store sandwiches for shore excursions and airplane ride
Corkscrew If you bring on your own wine
Cutting knife For fruit you bring back to the room
Deodorant
Dishwash Soap For refillable mugs
Dramamine Or get the patch from your doctor before the trip
Dry erase board To communicate with your family
Dryer Sheets Multiple uses
Duct tape (flat pack)
Duffle bag (spare) For space for your souvenirs and purchases
DVD Player & Movies & charger
Earplugs In case you have noisy neighbors
Extension Cord or Power Strip There are few outlets in the cabin (possibly only one).
Eyewash and/or eyecup In case sand gets in the eyes
Fan - hand-held Be sure to have batteries that fit the fan
Fanny pack
Feminine needs
Film/Memory Card (spare)
Flashlight
Folder or Large Envelope Store the daily newsletters and other papers
Glasses
Glasses - reading
Glow necklaces/sticks For Pirate Night
GPS
Hairbrush/Comb
Hairdryer Cabin hairdryers are weak if you are particular about this.
Hamper - collapsable/pop-up
Highlighters Have a different color for each family member
ID holder/dry box One for each family member - or at least kids
Insect Repellent packets Surprisingly necessary if going on some shore excursions.
iPod & charger
Keep cool or "migraine ice" strips Cool down instantly
Laptop & cords Wireless internet access, daily journal, and to post quicker to boards (copy and paste daily reports)
Laundry Detergent (Disney)
Laxative, correctal/gentle
List of these tips
Lotion
Luggage Bag Pack a foldable extra luggage bag for the souvenirs and laundry.
Magnetic door sign or photo holder Helps kids find their stateroom easily
Makeup
Moisturizer/Lotion Be prepared for dry atmosphere.
Nail Clippers/Small Scissors For cutting zip ties
Night Light Plug this in your cabin bathroom
Notebook/Journal, Pens Be sure to record all of your fabulous memories on a daily basis in a journal or on a laptop
Notebook/Memo Pad To organize your daily schedules
Over-the-door Shoe Holder Alternative: sweater holder with shelves and closet hooks, shoe hanger
Papaya Enzyme Tablet or Beano Helps digest food that doesn't agree with you.
Pen - laundry pen For autographs
Pens
Permanent Marker (Sharpie)
Phone Cards (staff grats) Though cash is preferred, phone cards are nice ways to say thank you.
Pillowcases & colored Sharpies (Disney - for characters to sign)
Post-it Pad Good for leaving notes for one another or your cabin steward.
Powder
Power Strip
Prescriptions/medicines
Quarters - a roll or two Especially if need to do laundry (Disney)
Safety Pins
Scrapbook/Autograph Book Save a page opposite the autograph for the photo
Sea Bands
Sense of humor
Sewing Kit
Shampoo
Shaving Kit
Sippy Cups
Snorkeling Gear Including prescription goggles - many places do not have these available; also your vest may be better
Sports bottle/water bottle/mug
Stain Stick or Packet
Steamer
Straws
Suction cups/hooks Use for hanging wet suits or on the porthole to hang lights
Sunglasses Don't forget these…the glare off the ocean can be strong.
Sunscreen/Sunscreen spray Spray for the scalp
Swiss Army knife Do not put this in your carry-on - must be in your checked luggage.
Thank You Cards You will receive tip envelopes but these will let you leave a special message if desired.
Tissues Stateroom tissues are thin
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Tote Bag/Beach Bag/Day Bag
Trash bags For dirty laundry
Travel clock/alarm clock
Travel Iron, Steamer, or Wrinkle Spray Save on dry cleaning charges; Disney has laundry room with iron/iron board
Tums
Two-way Radios
Umbrella (Alaskan cruise)
Watch - recommend waterproof
Windex wipes To clean your verandah glass
Woolite
Wrinkle Releaser - Downy
Zip straps/ties Use for luggage that's placed in the hallway on the last night
Ziploc Bags

 

[LindaBabe]

Pixiegran, That was a list that was compiled from everyone's suggestions of "extra" stuff they brought.

Good Morning, Happy Cruisers! One day closer

 

[Schiffy]

All we know for sure is John Charles and Mike Super...BOTH put on great shows. John is Music/Comedy, Mike is Magic/Comedy. Fun will be had!

.

I was hoping John Charles was on. He is one of my favorites. So talented and a lot of fun!

 

[Schiffy]

Does anyone have any idea what the weather should be like on our sea days?

It looks like averages are 78-82 in May on the islands, but will it be that warm on the ship going over/coming back??

The year we did the Pannama Canal trip we came up the coast to LA in early May. The last day at sea was as cold as I ever been on the ship. They were handing blankets out at the pool.

I think the Pacific Ocean is cold and if we have winds it keeps it chilly. I am expecting to be bunded up at the pool the first day, but after that it will only get better. I hope I am wrong about the first day and it is 80 and sunny.

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Good Morning All. It is a beautiful daybhere.

 

[Hedgie]

HI FOLKS, MY NAME IS HEDGIE AND I AM SAILING WITH YOU TO HAWAII....ALOHA. I SEE THAT SOME OF OUR CRUISE FRIENDS ARE SHOWING OFF THEIR NEW DUDS.....HERE IS MY NEW HAT....AREN'T I CUTE. I LIKE HATS.

WHEN WE WERE ON THE WB PC IN 2008, I WAS ABLE TO SEE MANY OF THE FRIENDS AND WE HAD OUR PHOTO TAKEN.

IS THERE A MASCOT MEET BEING PLANNED??????

ALOHA...

 

[Hedgie]

THIS IS GEORGE - HE IS GOING TO BUT HE WANTED A NEW HAWAIIAN SHIRT...SO I JUST HAD TO HAVE ONE ALSO.

SOMEBODY DAID THAT MAKING COLLARS WAS HARD. THEY WERE RIGHT, ESP. FOR LITTLE FRIENDS LIKE US.

AREN'T I LUCKY, I HAVE A NEW HAT AND A SHIRT....

 

[Lexa]

HI FOLKS, MY NAME IS HEDGIE AND I AM SAILING WITH YOU TO HAWAII....ALOHA. I SEE THAT SOME OF OUR CRUISE FRIENDS ARE SHOWING OFF THEIR NEW DUDS.....HERE IS MY NEW HAT....AREN'T I CUTE. I LIKE HATS.

WHEN WE WERE ON THE WB PC IN 2008, I WAS ABLE TO SEE MANY OF THE FRIENDS AND WE HAD OUR PHOTO TAKEN.

IS THERE A MASCOT MEET BEING PLANNED??????

ALOHA...

Oh this is so, so cute....you guys are so creative,.....

 

[Pixiegran]

Good Morning All. It is a beautiful daybhere.

So glad you have a beautiful day there..where ever "there" is Here in my home east of Seattle it is a beautiful sunny day BUT all the roofs are white when I look out the window so it is in the 30's I am guessing that a few miles from here it is probably a good 10 degrees warmer so I am going to go out shortly and find warmth . Love the crisp clean air and all the trees etc but living in the "foothills" means we are always 5-10 degrees different then most of the area. Hawaii is looking good !!!!

Have a great day everyone...

 

[MrsMork]

We had big, floaty flakes of snow all day yesterday. It was not cold enough for them to "stick" though. Today we are back to sunshine and should be warming into the 60s by tomorrow. We are looking forward to Hawaii for sure!!

 

[LindaBabe]

THIS IS GEORGE - HE IS GOING TO BUT HE WANTED A NEW HAWAIIAN SHIRT...SO I JUST HAD TO HAVE ONE ALSO.

SOMEBODY DAID THAT MAKING COLLARS WAS HARD. THEY WERE RIGHT, ESP. FOR LITTLE FRIENDS LIKE US.

AREN'T I LUCKY, I HAVE A NEW HAT AND A SHIRT....

Can NOT let Dimples see that amazing hat