August 25, 2011

[seethruguy]

Anybody staying at the Boardwalk prior to the cruise? We will at the villas Aug 19th-25th

 

[dizneeat]

Anybody staying at the Boardwalk prior to the cruise? We will at the villas Aug 19th-25th

We'll be at OKW from August 13 to the 21 when we board the DREAM. I see we overlap by 2 days!

 

[BLT08]

Hi everyone

Our family of 4 (DS6, DS4, DH & myself) will be joining you all on 25 August.

It's our first cruise and I'm ridiculously excited - although my family are just generally excited . We were meant to join the Wonder last October, but DS4 came down with the chickenpox two days before the cruise, so we had to postpone. Luckily we were able to get on this cruise instead.

It's a big trip for us. I am being either very brave or mad, because I am heading over to WDW from the UK with my two boys for one week (4 nights at OKW then 3 nights at AKV). Then DH joins us for 5 days at BLT. After the cruise we have 7 days at BWV .

Look forward to meeting as many of you guys as possible in August.

Rosie

 

[dizneeat]

Hi everyone

Our family of 4 (DS6, DS4, DH & myself) will be joining you all on 25 August.

It's our first cruise and I'm ridiculously excited - although my family are just generally excited . We were meant to join the Wonder last October, but DS4 came down with the chickenpox two days before the cruise, so we had to postpone. Luckily we were able to get on this cruise instead.

It's a big trip for us. I am being either very brave or mad, because I am heading over to WDW from the UK with my two boys for one week (4 nights at OKW then 3 nights at AKV). Then DH joins us for 5 days at BLT. After the cruise we have 7 days at BWV .

Look forward to meeting as many of you guys as possible in August.

Rosie

Hi Rosie and family!

Welcome to the cruise!

Even though I do understand that you were disappointed to have to postpone your Wonder cruise I am delighted to have you on board for this one!

We travel from Europe (Austria) too, just without any kids!
When do you arrive at WDW? It looks like we will be at OKW at the same time! We arrive on Aug 13 and stay for 8 nights, then on the DREAM for 11 nights and back to OKW for another 9 nights!
So we could very easily run into each other at OKW before the cruise! Wouldn't that be fun?

I am sure you are going to love cruising with Disney! And especially the visit to Castaway Cay! Feel free to ask any questions! Everyone here will be happy to help out!

 

[BLT08]

Hi Rosie and family!

Welcome to the cruise!

Even though I do understand that you were disappointed to have to postpone your Wonder cruise I am delighted to have you on board for this one!

We travel from Europe (Austria) too, just without any kids!
When do you arrive at WDW? It looks like we will be at OKW at the same time! We arrive on Aug 13 and stay for 8 nights, then on the DREAM for 11 nights and back to OKW for another 9 nights!
So we could very easily run into each other at OKW before the cruise! Wouldn't that be fun?

I am sure you are going to love cruising with Disney! And especially the visit to Castaway Cay! Feel free to ask any questions! Everyone here will be happy to help out!

It is a small world.

We too arrive on 13 Aug. I think we arrive at OKW around 7pm. If the boys are up to it, I was going to take them on the ferry to DTD to the Lego store. Generally, we are going to take it easy for a few days. I have read the weather and crowd levels are not great this time of year. I imagine we will hang out by the pool, maybe visit Port Orleans Resort via DTD & ferry. If I am feeling adventurous, I might do a morning each at EP and MK. I understand MK has EMH (8am) on 16 Aug.

We will also visit AKL - I'm sure the boys will love seeing the animals. I don't plan on visiting the parks very much during our first week, so it made sense to split our stay between OKW & AKV for a change of scene. Once DH shows up we will visit the parks more. Am I right in thinking the crowd levels lower after 20 Aug?

I'm sure we will meet by the pool at OKW. Keep and eye out for a 40 year old Aussie/Brit with two lively (I mean 'lovely'), fair haired boys.

Can't wait for the crusie! Looking forward to checking out the Kids Club!

 

[pinkhart]

Hi everyone

Our family of 4 (DS6, DS4, DH & myself) will be joining you all on 25 August.

It's our first cruise and I'm ridiculously excited - although my family are just generally excited . We were meant to join the Wonder last October, but DS4 came down with the chickenpox two days before the cruise, so we had to postpone. Luckily we were able to get on this cruise instead.

It's a big trip for us. I am being either very brave or mad, because I am heading over to WDW from the UK with my two boys for one week (4 nights at OKW then 3 nights at AKV). Then DH joins us for 5 days at BLT. After the cruise we have 7 days at BWV .

Look forward to meeting as many of you guys as possible in August.

Rosie

Hi Rosie!
We are travelling from the UK too and will be staying at OKW from 11 Aug 'til the cruise. We are planning on hitting the parks early in the first few days, taking advantage of the time difference. Not sure how we will handle the heat - not been in August before! I'm envious that you are staying at BLT, I'd love to stay there some day.

 

[BLT08]

Hi Rosie!
We are travelling from the UK too and will be staying at OKW from 11 Aug 'til the cruise. We are planning on hitting the parks early in the first few days, taking advantage of the time difference. Not sure how we will handle the heat - not been in August before! I'm envious that you are staying at BLT, I'd love to stay there some day.

Excellent. I'm sure we'll see each other by the pool or by the campfire enjoying the s'mores. We should organise a meet up with Dizneeat.

I'm also a little worried about how hot it's going to be both at WDW and on the cruise. I'm Australian and generally used to heat, but I know the humity can be a killer. I've been in the UK for the last 10 years, so it might take a bit to adjust. I've even purchased a shade umbrella. It's a normal mini rain umbrella with a special silver coating that blocks the UV rays. I think you are right to make use of the time difference and hit the parks early.

I love BLT and am so glad it's our home resort. This will be our 3rd stay. We've booked a 1 bed, so it will be lovely to have the kitchen and washing machine at hand. It's location is great. I love being able to wonder to and from MK for breaks & meals. Also, DS4 absolutely loves the monorail. I'm sure we will spend quite a bit of time on that

Although our WDW visit will be longer & totally amazing, I think I'm more excited about the cruise. It's been a long time since DH & I could just hang out during the day without the kids. The fact that DCL has something for the kids is brilliant. From all the reports I have read, kids would rather be in the clubs than with their parents - win win

Rosie

 

[Toniann966]

Anybody staying at the Boardwalk prior to the cruise? We will at the villas Aug 19th-25th

We stayed at the BCV last december and the family loved it. We toured the Boardwalk and really liked it, too. The place I rent from seems to have more availability at BWV, so we may see you there. Such tough choices

 

[seethruguy]

We exchange through RCI and stayed in the BCV last time (Aug 2009) and loved it. Saw availibility there this weekend and gave some serious thought to changing it. We loved SAB but it is always fun to try someplace new and we love Epcot so both locations are still great for us. Have relatives in Huntington, love that town, they were at the parade today. we couldn't make it.

 

[BevS97]

I haven't been back to this thread in a while, and somehow missed that a Fish Extender exchange was in progress. Please count us in, I would love to participate.

Anybody staying at the Boardwalk prior to the cruise? We will at the villas Aug 19th-25th

yes, we will be there the 16th to the 23rd, then spending 2 days at the beach before boarding the cruise.

 

[dizneeat]

We should organise a meet up with Dizneeat.

Rosie

I am ALL for that!

I haven't been back to this thread in a while, and somehow missed that a Fish Extender exchange was in progress. Please count us in, I would love to participate.

Added you to the list! So happy to have so many join in the FE this year! It is so much fun!

 

[bcanderson78]

I'm local and would love to meet up before hand as well if something comes together.

 

[seethruguy]

I haven't been back to this thread in a while, and somehow missed that a Fish Extender exchange was in progress. Please count us in, I would love to participate.



yes, we will be there the 16th to the 23rd, then spending 2 days at the beach before boarding the cruise.

This is our first time at BWV, really looking foward to it. We stayed in the BCV a few years ago and love the area. Maybe we'll see you by the pool. Then our 1st cruise as a family can't wait.

 

[dizneeat]

I'm local and would love to meet up before hand as well if something comes together.

As long as we meet before Aug 21 I would love to organize a meet! Tom and I start the cruise part of our vacation on the 21st!

This is our first time at BWV, really looking foward to it. We stayed in the BCV a few years ago and love the area. Maybe we'll see you by the pool. Then our 1st cruise as a family can't wait.

BCV are great! Never been to BWV, so it will be interesting to hear all about it!

 

[dizneeat]

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!

 

[sc507]

LOL Karin! Love Stitch on stage.....funny, I didn't know he was Irish

 

[dizneeat]

LOL Karin! Love Stitch on stage.....funny, I didn't know he was Irish

Guess Stitch will do anything for a little extra fun!

 

[BevS97]

I am so excited about the cruise, that I've spent the afternoon making myself a Fish Extender.

it needs decorating, but I've got pockets

 

[dizneeat]

I am so excited about the cruise, that I've spent the afternoon making myself a Fish Extender.

it needs decorating, but I've got pockets

You made your FE!

I have started making gifts ....... so we both are working for our cruise!

 

[melmar136]

I am so excited about the cruise, that I've spent the afternoon making myself a Fish Extender.

it needs decorating, but I've got pockets

very nice! Was it hard to do? I'm debating between making one or buying one...