April 29, 2012 ~ Aloha! ~ Wonder to Hawaii- who is with me?

[castoff]

Welcome to everyone who has joined us since I posted last... I'll be MIA for a while since I'm in the last 12 days before we leave for DL/Repo/Alaska Cruise! I am in packing crisis


Alaska is also on my list. Have a GREAT cruise and looking forward to seeing all your pictures.

Even if I did not object to paying for a meal while on a cruise, for some reason I can't figure out a luau is one of the last thing in Hawaii I want to do, I think the beach is the last thing I want to do.

What are you interested in seeing or doing ?

Aloha everyone. I'm leaving for work in a couple of minutes. Since so many people are interested in staying at the Hyatt, I contacted them for a group rate with and without breakfast and they will be getting back to me later today. So for those interested, please PM me and I'll get back to each of you later today.

Have a great day.

Bev

Where is the like button ? Have a great day !

I have started to give some thought to the Fish Extender gifts. I make jewellery as a hobby and therefore make my own Fish Extender gifts. I have made cell phone charms, keychains, zip pulls, bracelets, wine charms and necklaces in the past. I have one or two ideas on what I can do for this cruise, but much depends on how many people I will be making gifts for.


Corinna

That sounds nice. I am adding a personal touch to my FE. Not sure when it will be decided about FE but I hope it is soon. I am ready to get started.

Good morning everyone! Great fun following the conversations and checking the cruise line web site to see what categoried have opened and how much prices change. Can't get Hawaii off my mind.

Same here ! Going to be a long year.

I can't get my mind off Hawaii either. A friend of mine at work, at midnight eastern, snagged one if the newly open rooms. I hope he will pay the remaining deposit and go. He transferred his Fantasy cruise next Thanksgiving to this one.

I am also on The Thanksgiving cruise. Who is your friend ?

 

[Tinkerbel129]

We are booked too! God willilng we will be aboard and I will be celebrating another birthday aboard

Have to get through Alaska first!!

Debbie

Aloha Debbie, It will be so nice to see you again!

 

[mishoe01]

NOEL - sent you a pm

 

[Brooklyn]

Hi everyone! Just checking in from St Maaren. The cruise has been wonderful so far! Hawaii is all the buzz aboard the ship. So excited to be booked on this one!!! My husband and I just keep talking about how wonderful this cruise is going to be.

 

[granmaz]

Well, just changed staterooms and saved $594!!! Had to book a 5A on Saturday, but got changed to a 5C!!! Same room, different position!

 

[mishoe01]

Well, just changed staterooms and saved $594!!! Had to book a 5A on Saturday, but got changed to a 5C!!! Same room, different position!

I just saved my friend Chris $661 by downgrading him from a 10b to an 11c. It's only him in the room, so he was happy with that

 

[goofprincess]

I've only been to Oahu, but can give my 2 cents worth on that island

Pearl Harbor is amazing....so moving...and of course the Arizona is a must see.

The luau I did was at Paradise Cove, next to where Aulani is now, I believe. I think a luau is more than just the food, but an insite into the culture too.

The 1 thing that Disney is really missing out on (or having us miss out on), is 1 late departure from 1 of the islands so that we could do a luau. Just think- they could do a shore excursion w/ a luau at Aulani & can you imagine how many people would sign up for that???

We do have 1 year before this cruise...hopefully DCL will be able to shift 1 port to allow a luau.

Monica--- I am on that tour bus with you out to Aulalni. Tony knows there is a Costco nearby We stayed at the Marriott years ago with the twins were in sixth grade so we have seen that part of the island really grow. Aulani should be a little slice of heaven.

 

[mishoe01]

Just found out that my friend Marlene, is chosing this cruise over walking across the stage to receive her diploma for her masters degree from UCF. She's decided that this will be her graduation present.

 

[mishoe01]

Hi Sandy!!

I chuckle each time you mention Tony & Costco It's like my sister & Walmart.....she doesn't go somewhere just to go to Walmart, but seems to always find one where she goes

 

[mishoe01]

I was able to rebook my cat 9C - saved about $400.00 Now we're in a GTY instead of a room assignment, but I'm ok with that! That's extra $ in my pocket!

 

[jessrose18]

I also was able to transfer a obb to a 10b that was open this morning...paying $300 more than 11b, but now get a $200 credit for obb....so $100 more for 2 baths is a deal! Right after I saw a 9c open up for even cheaper, talked to ta she is gonna try to get it for me......here's hoping Right after I get this all secure I will release my 11b gty so look out for that. Glad others are getting better rates as well, I am surprised these cabins are still here this morning.

 

[valbob89]

I am not to young to remember that!! I also remember the 6+ hour flights having the flight attendants carving in the aisles. Ahhh, those were the days..

Now days all we have are the good O'days when there was silverware on flights. val

 

[MousseauMob]

I would suspect it would be after we leave Hilo on the way to Maui or vice versa.

I looked at the itinerary map, and we're sailing the wrong way from Hilo to Maui, so there is no possible way for us to sail Kilauea at night. If you look at the map posted by birkner here (click arrow next to birkner),

Please feel free to ask away!

we sail up from Hilo directly to Kahalui, instead of down around towards Kailua-Kona by Kilauea! I'm so sad, that was the most beautiful and awesome sight watching the lava flow into the ocean.

Oh believe me I understand your worries/fears.
I just keep telling myself that last names are not posted, most anyone that would come across the spreadsheet (I think?) would be on the cruise and not likely to book this expensive cruise just to find kids to do something horrible to, etc. It took me awhile to even be comfortable with putting the kids first names on the FE and on magnets on the door on the ship. LOL I'm feeling ya... but if it's just anyone who wants to look that isn't going on the cruise (or even those that are on the cruise) it's just stateroom numbers with first names- they'd have to be on the cruise already to do anything and it's not a cheap cruise- much cheaper ones the pedo's could sign up for...if that's any consolation (hey I tell myself whatever helps me not worry LOL)

Thanks, I'm still pretty concerned. I guess the point is moot at this point since I'm GTY, but I will ponder it and see if I can calm my concerns.

wave phones are on the wonder- that was posted awhile back so I know that for fact.

What's a wave phone? What are they used for? If they are used to keep in touch on the ship, boy I need one for my teenager!

 

[goofprincess]

Don't laugh.......Big Island is Honolulu right ? is there enough time to see Pearl Harbor and Arizona and Volcano ? Nope I won't be driving. Other people wouldn't want me to drive either. Way to nervous.

If Maui is an all day trip is it worth it ?

Will check out the tour info. you provided. I have never zipped before and am looking for something " mild ". Something I always wanted to at least try but chicken out.

Thanks for all the info.....sure will have alot of questions over the next year. All the times I have seen you posting on the boards our paths have never crossed. Looking forward to getting to know everyone. Besides my wedding .........this might just be the best cruise yet ! Repo is a close 2nd.

I was confused prior to visiting re the different islands.
Honolulu is on Oahu where Waikiki Beach is.
Maui is beautiful; my personal favorite because of the beaches.
Kauai is the garden isle because it rains and rains and rains. Waimea Canyon so majestic; also in northern area is where they filmed South Pacific.
Big Island aka Hawaii is home to Kiluea. Diverse scenery.

Hope this helps. I want to do something out of my comfort zone....zip lining I know I won't be in a helicopter since I am not very good with flying. It will be interesting to see what excursions DCL will be offering up. Can't wait. I Hawaii.

 

[MrsMork]

I am so glad that I have found this thread!

After reading a thread earlier today about newbies vs gold/platinum's, I was getting a little nervous, especially considering the amount of previous cruiser's that will be onboard!

But you all seem so nice and inviting!!!

I will be with my son (4) and we are hoping to stay near the port the night before we leave...would love to do DL, but I'm not sure if time and money will allow it! If anyone is doing a block of rooms the night before, keep me posted!

Hoping to join the CG also! Love my Moet!!!!

Welcome! I think you have found the nicest group of people on the high seas!!

I just booked for DH and me today. I called my TA and was told they only had some Deck 2 rooms left. I was wanting 9A or above. I asked to just be wait listed and within 15 minutes I got a call back. He was able to set me up with either a 9A or 7A (navigator's veranda). We chose the veranda since the price was within $500 of each other.

Long story short, we're in 5136! I see lots of familiar names and faces from our 2010 EBTA cruise.

I got tired of reading to try to catch up so I'm just going forward from here on this thread.

Lori

Good job!

Rest assured, if she does feel sea sick, there will be no shortage of Mickey Bar wrappers to take back to her

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You and Robert are SO mean!! FUNNY, but mean!

Hope everyone has a great time on this cruise. I live on Oahu, so I plan on visiting the ship while it's here!

For a hotel the night before you leave LA, try bidding on Priceline. I got the Crowne Plaza for $65 a night. The whole hotel is non-smoking, so don't let that worry you!

If anyone wants any info/advice for what to do on Oahu or Kauai, feel free to send me a PM. You guys have an active thread here, so I don't think I'll keep up!!

Thank you for that offer!

Well, just changed staterooms and saved $594!!! Had to book a 5A on Saturday, but got changed to a 5C!!! Same room, different position!

Nice! The new categories confuse me. What's the difference in 5A and 5C....obviously nothing if it's the same room!!!

 

[mishoe01]

I also was able to transfer a obb to a 10b that was open this morning...paying $300 more than 11b, but now get a $200 credit for obb....so $100 more for 2 baths is a deal! Right after I saw a 9c open up for even cheaper, talked to ta she is gonna try to get it for me......here's hoping Right after I get this all secure I will release my 11b gty so look out for that. Glad others are getting better rates as well, I am surprised these cabins are still here this morning.

Jessica....can you pm me before you release it? I want to be prepared to see if this will help out another room I have holding.

Thanks!

 

[mishoe01]

Nice! The new categories confuse me. What's the difference in 5A and 5C....obviously nothing if it's the same room!!!

Hi Angie!!

It's the same room, but DCL's broken up the location on the ship. For example, midship is usually an A room, then B's would be a little forward/aft, C's more forward/aft....etc.

 

[mishoe01]

I must say....thinking about this cruise is overshadowing my Alaska cruise that starts in 3 weeks. I REALLY LOVE sea days & am really looking forward to them. I'm also looking forward to seeing all my friends too (and making new ones).

 

[Lynn G]

Lots of catching up to do..We also have booked this cruise(Cat 5B). Looking forward to our 6th Disney cruise..this will be a great chance to see old cruise buddies..Elaine&Margaret and Scott&Lynn .Also a great chance to meet new Disney cruisers...Just the two of us...sharon and jeanmarc (jm)

Great to see you again! Welcome to the crew!!!!

We will have to get off the ship at Ensenada to replenish my Mexican Vanilla supply

 

[jessrose18]

Hi Angie!!

It's the same room, but DCL's broken up the location on the ship. For example, midship is usually an A room, then B's would be a little forward/aft, C's more forward/aft....etc.

i will pm you, it will be sometime tomorrow around this time