August 16 2009 4 night Wonder, Cruise-O-Maniac

[mandymouse]

Thank you! I look forward to getting to know you as well. When was you last cruise?

I have a question. I have seen the term alot and have no clue. What's a double dip??

Hi Traci, my last Cruise was 20th/24th August this year, and I was lucky enough to be on the last Double Dip to Castaway Cay of the Summer. If you want to read what we got up to, then check this out http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1945654

 

[TraciM]

Hi Traci, my last Cruise was 20th/24th August this year, and I was lucky enough to be on the last Double Dip to Castaway Cay of the Summer. If you want to read what we got up to, then check this out http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1945654

OK I think I get it now. It’s having a second stop at CC?

 

[TraciM]

So who is a door decorating pro? I want to surprise my kids and parents but am not very crafty. I have never done it before and I am not sure where to start. Any ideas?

 

[mandymouse]

How is everyone's Thanksgiving and Christmas plans coming along ?

Woohoo !! It's Only 5 Weeks till Christmas

Or

35 Days !!!

 

[TraciM]

Pretty good. Going out to dinner on Thanksgiving and cooking a big dinner with family coming over on Christmas.

 

[mandymouse]

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American Friends

Love Mandy & Family xx

Have a great day

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[TinkTatoo]

Happy Thanksgiving from us too

Jakki & Family
xxx​

Hope you all have a great day​

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[TraciM]

Happy Trukey Day!!!

 

[tink_lover]

Hi all! Snow is on the ground and it looks like Christmas! We had thought for a while that we would change our cruise date into 2010 - we were originally booked for Oct 2009 during a school break but found out Wonder would be in dry dock. Moved to August but were not sure as we are already going to Disneyland over spring break in 2009 and have another summer vacation planned at a golf resort so it just seemed like a lot to do 3 vacations next year. However, after re-pricing cruises in 2010 we decided to stick. Last week I booked our AKV for after the cruise. So we will see about the summer trip. It will be fun meeting people here before the actual trip!

 

[mjvans]

Hi all! Snow is on the ground and it looks like Christmas! We had thought for a while that we would change our cruise date into 2010 - we were originally booked for Oct 2009 during a school break but found out Wonder would be in dry dock. Moved to August but were not sure as we are already going to Disneyland over spring break in 2009 and have another summer vacation planned at a golf resort so it just seemed like a lot to do 3 vacations next year. However, after re-pricing cruises in 2010 we decided to stick. Last week I booked our AKV for after the cruise. So we will see about the summer trip. It will be fun meeting people here before the actual trip!

Hi!!! Just curious how the cruises for 2010 were pricing out? Expensive, huh? Were you looking at both the 4 day and 7 day? Our first cruise was a 4 day in August of 2004, and we were surprised that this 4 day cruise was not that much higher. I mean it was more expensive but not exorbitantly so. Other 4 day and 7 day crisues were just out of the park in the expense dept. I could not fathom what they were charging.
Glad this trip is doable!
Michelle

 

[TinkTatoo]

Hi!!! Just curious how the cruises for 2010 were pricing out? Expensive, huh?.......

We really wanted to do the 5 day double dip in 2010 but it was coming out about $1,200 more expensive and I really couldn't justify that price fir one extra day so we're doing another 4 day

 

[mjvans]

Wow! That is a lot for one day! Yikes!! Glad you will be with us!!
Michelle

 

[tink_lover]

Michelle - I should have probably footnoted the thing about the price for us. Because we were originally booked in Oct and ship was going into dry dock, they honored our price when moving the booking to August. But as I posted earlier, we have not been sure about this time. When the deal came out this week, we moved our cruise again. I wanted to post this for you guys in case anyone is interested - the secret porthole rooms should be available because that's what we were booked in. Good luck if someone can grab them! Have a great time!

Mary

 

[mjvans]

Michelle - I should have probably footnoted the thing about the price for us. Because we were originally booked in Oct and ship was going into dry dock, they honored our price when moving the booking to August. But as I posted earlier, we have not been sure about this time. When the deal came out this week, we moved our cruise again. I wanted to post this for you guys in case anyone is interested - the secret porthole rooms should be available because that's what we were booked in. Good luck if someone can grab them! Have a great time!

Mary

Ok, Mary..........now you have thoroughly confused me! So, you won't be with us in August now? And what deal came out this week? Am I that far out of the loupe~!! LOL
By the way, what SPH rooms did you have? Just curious...........
Michelle

 

[TinkTatoo]

.....By the way, what SPH rooms did you have? Just curious...........
Michelle

They are six rooms on Deck 5 that are sold as Category 10 inside staterooms, but they have obstructed view portholes. They used to be Category 8 but people complained about the view and they were re-classified as Category 10.

I called and tried to get them as we've got connecting Category 9's but they had already gone

 

[mjvans]

we have snow! YUK!!!!!!! I was so hoping we could avoid it all together this year, but heck no! It is here, and it is sticking! UGH!! I guess I should be thankful it came late. I never get to continue outdoor runs this late in the year, and up until Thursday, I was able to. Now it looks like I will ahve to get on the dreaded treadmill. I guess things could be worse, however, seeing the snow and feeling hte cold, I can not wait to hit the beaches!! I am soooooooooooo looking foward to this cruise. The only glitch in the trip was that my oldest son was just accepted to Washington State University. They happen to start classes in August! Just my luck, right? Anyway, we get back to land just a few days before class begins. On on first cruise, when we landed, we were stuck in Florida for an extra few days due to the hurricane. So pray for calm waters and clear skies!! WE plan to fly out the day we get back so that gives us enough time, unless of course, weather precludes this all together!! I want a huricanne free season for Christmas! That is all I want...............
Hope all is well with everyone here! Happy Holidays!
Michelle

 

[mandymouse]

Happy Christmas Everyone

and I hope you have a 'Wonder'ful 2009

Mandy, Paul, Kerry & Becky ​

 

[mandymouse]

Where is everyone ?? I've been away for over two weeks, and no-one else has posted Are you all getting excited ? as we're going to be sailing on the Disney Wonder this year ~ woohoo !!!

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[TraciM]

Where is everyone ?? I've been away for over two weeks, and no-one else has posted Are you all getting excited ? as we're going to be sailing on the Disney Wonder this year ~ woohoo !!!

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I am!!!!!!!!!!

 

[TinkTatoo]

Where is everyone ?? I've been away for over two weeks, and no-one else has posted Are you all getting excited ? as we're going to be sailing on the Disney Wonder this year ~ woohoo !!!

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You know I am

Hope you had a fantastic Christmas trip - I'll be on the lookout for your trip reports