April 7th, 2005 3-night Cruise WONDER

[agotta]

No hours schedule yet. If you call PS they may be able to give you a good idea. Going to MK twice is a good idea. Try to split it up, and try not to go on a Monday or Saturday if you can help it. I will think of some more ideas for you!! I am so excited for you guys!!

Oh, and I wanted to put this out there too. Anyone interested in doing an illuminations cruise with us?? I have the 2 of us and another disboards family of 3 who are interested in sharing. It is $120 (total) and can fit 10. Let me know!! We haven't made reservations yet, so they might not be available. I will check tonight!! 4, or 5th I think.

Amanda

 

[agotta]

So we booked a Magic Kingdom Fireworks cruise. It is on the night of the 4th, 45 min before fireworks at MK. There are 3 adults and 2 kids so far, so we have room for 5 more. Let me know girls!! Right now its $140 plus tax, so not bad at about $15 a piece!!

Amanda

 

[amy2girls]

Amanda,

Thanks for the offer for the fireworks boat but there are six of us and I am not even sure I will be able to keep my kids awake until the fireworks. Two years ago my oldest daughter and I went to disney world when she was three and she fell fast asleep every night in a carriage just before the show. I think she can probably stay awake now but her sister is three now and it will be a stru ggle to keep her awake. Thanks any way.
Amy

 

[lovwdwalot]

The April 17th date is a 4 night cruise not a 3 night. So it looks like you have booked a longer cruise than you think.We will be on taking our first cruise ever also.

 

[agotta]

We are on the April 7th cruise, a 3-night cruise.

Amanda

 

[lovebuzz]

Hi guys!!! We are on the same cruise as you too!!! I cant wait we are doing the land sea. Also, I am intrested in doing the fireworks cruise if you still have room on the boat it sounds like alot of fun. Pm me if there is still avalibility. Thanks!!

 

[amy2girls]

Hi lisa, amanda and welcome lovebuzz,

How is everyone doing with the planning? Lovebuzz who will be joing you on your trip? Are you all dressing up for the pirate night?
Amy I hope there are fireworks!!!!!!!!!

 

[agotta]

Planning is so crazy!!! DH is tired of my constant planning. We are excited about Pirate night!! Dh and I are a little worried I haven't heard of too many people on the cruise who don't have kids. I mean I know we will have a great time and we LOVE kids, but I was hoping to meet some people to hang out with who don't have kids. On the other hand maybe this cruise will convince DH to start having kids

 

[amy2girls]

Amanda,
I think with the kids club there will be a lot of couples looking to have fun when there kids are in the club, I know we are. And my girls are so much looking forward to the club. I hope they like it.

 

[agotta]

Amy, how old are you girls again?? I know a lot of parents leave their kids in the club, and the cruise is probably not long enough to worry about meeting people. I am so excited!!!

Amanda

 

[amy2girls]

Our girls are 3 and 5.

 

[lovebuzz]

hi everyone! We also have kids but we also like to have fun without them. I hope they like the kids clubs. What do you guys plan on doing in Nassau? We were thinking about doing Cable beach and doing some gambling. Or if the weather is nice I was thinking about a day room at Atlantis. anyway I can't wait. See you there!!! Stacey

 

[Asil65]

Hi Stacy,Amanda and Amy,
Two months until we will be at Disney. I can't wait.We were originally going to stay on the boat in Nassau. We booked a fun excursion with Disney that is new. We are taking a ride on a speed boat called Thriller in the morning and I think we will just hang out on the ship for the rest of the day. I rented the snorkel, float, bike package for two for Castaway Cay. I figured our family of four could share it. I would love to have Cabana beach massage. Not sure if we will be able to snag a reservation for that one. I had a question for all of you. My Disney books are from 2003 and I'm trying to decide if I should get the Passporter or Tour Guide Mike. Any suggestions? Lisa

 

[agotta]

Lisa,

Although I have not used Tour Guide Mike, I think you are better off going with Passporter. We got the DCL passporter and LOVE IT!! That or the unoffical guide, but I would say Passporter. I was a UG worshipper until I used the Passporter! Can't wait to go!!

 

[Asil65]

Hi Amanda, Thanks for the info. I was looking at the Passporter site last night. I guess the 2005 edition is coming out really soon for the ship and park. Not sure if I should wait or not. I saw the cruise book on sale at Walmart.com for 11.00. Good price. What do you like about the cruise passporter?

 

[agotta]

Since this was our first cruise I am way overthinking everything The passporter has a ton of information, and it's all first-hand. The way the book is set up makes a lot of sense and it's easy to find all the info. It has times that everything is open, info on excursions, menus and a ton of other stuff! I bought mine cheap on amazon from another user, came in great condition!!

Amanda

 

[Asil65]

Thanks Amanda, I was just looking at the passporter site. You can get alot of info from that site too. It looks like the new additions won't be out until after our cruise. I think I will buy the two books at Amazon. I can get them for 27 bucks with free shipping. I tried to look overthem at Barnes and Noble today. They didn't have any for me to check out. Did you get some takers for the firework cruise? I love this dancing banana! Lisa

 

[agotta]

Lisa,

We did find 2 families to go with us, and 2 of our friends are going with us. We can't wait!!

 

[jclark3]

Hi Gang,
We'll we be on the Wonder that week too (land/sea). Just me (DM) and my DS14. Can't wait!
I'm going to check out the Thriller boat ride. I'd seen it on some other cruise line excursions and wondered why Disney didn't have it. It sounds like my son would love it!
We're from Roswell (northern suburb of Atlanta) GA. The entire Atlanta metro area is off for spring break that week so I expect I-75 to be solid headed south.
We have second seating, for the first time. I think we're going to like it. This is our 5th cruise, 3rd with Disney.
Jocelyn

 

[Asil65]

Welcome Jocelyn,
If you call up DCL you can book the Thriller ride with them. That is what I did. I saw it on the website but not in the excursion packet.We are doing the land sea package too. I am so glad that we are flying after reading your post. We were originally going to drive from Virginia but wonderful Amanda our lead off poster gave me some info on a really cheap airline.Now all 4 of us are flying for 470.00 dollars.Where are you staying before the cruise? Any great insider tips about the ship? This will be our first cruise with Disney. I have a feeling that it will fly by. I looked into booking a 7 day cruise for next year around the same time. Yikes 6,000 dollars. I know that yo can save 10 percent if you book on the ship but still that is a lot of money. Glad you will be joining us. Lisa