August 30th 2009 - 4 night Wonder

[tnd]

Thanks for the big welcome, everyone! I have a question, can anyone reccomend a limo/towncar service to the port from WDW? I think I would prefer taking my own car instead of waiting for a bus, since I'd like to get to the port earlier than I think the bus will get us there. Thanks in advance!

 

[TiggerTails57]

Thanks for the big welcome, everyone! I have a question, can anyone reccomend a limo/towncar service to the port from WDW? I think I would prefer taking my own car instead of waiting for a bus, since I'd like to get to the port earlier than I think the bus will get us there. Thanks in advance!

I have used Tiffany Town car around 10+ times they have never let me down .....
I had 'Jack' drop off and pick me up at the port last time. It could not have been better, he waited (in the parking lot across the street) for me to debark. I called him on my cell phone, he came right around and loaded my luggage.

 

[happyj]

Welcome Castaways
Janet

 

[CastawayJP]

This cruise is not nearly close enough! We are ready to get on the ship NOW! There are many happy Disers getting ready for the safety drill as I type...

Speaking of which... Do we have a list yet of how many we have confirmed for this cruise?

 

[debsters41]

Hello from us too! We are also overly excited about it all (well, I am) The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer! Here is the latest list from this meet thread. We all just copy / pasted the list and added our names, travelling companions and location to it. Those of us who are interested in participating in a fish extender exchange have also added <*XX>< after our names. Welcome aboard, as they say!

Carys (Sandra) + DDad + DM [Taiwan + New Zealand] <*XX><
Shasess + DH + DD + DD [Carolinas]
Silmarg + DW + DD7 + DD10 + SIL + SILDH + SILDS8 [New York]
Debsters41 (Debbie) + DH (John)+ DD15 (Fofy)+ DD13 (Emmily) [Greece]<*XX><
Happyj (Janet) + DH + DD20 [United Kingdom]stateroom 6542
Shellyr25 + DD + DS11 + DD10 [New Jersey]
Skiingwife (Melissa) + DH (Steve) + DS16 (Spencer) + DS14 (Alex) + DS11 (Nicholas) [Michigan]
Nadinenurse + DH + DD17 + DS16 [New York]<*XX><
Hmansure (Harry) + DW (Vicki) + DS14 (Tim) + DS10 (Jake) + DD5 (Keira) [New Jersey] <*XX><
Xolatinoxo + DH + DD15 + DS9
Love2pugs (Tracy) + DH (Nick) [Ohio] <*XX>< - Stateroom number 6616
Disney On A Dime! (Crystal) + DH (Dan) + DS12 (Blake) + DS9 (Dylan) [Virginia] stateroom TBD
TiggerTails57 (Janice) + DH (Randy) [Maryland] Stateroom #6128

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

Welcome CastawayJP! And yes, my crew is definitely ready for the Safety drill! You know the Safety drill just means that we probably just spent a good portion of the day chilling out by the pool, sipping on some fruity drink with an umbrella in it, and now getting ready to start the wonderful evening aboard the Disney Wonder! Ooooohhhhhhh I can't wait!



debsters41 - thanks for posting about putting the <*XX>< next to our name if we wanted to be included in the FE exchange. I had no idea that that was what that meant! But definitely count us in! I don't think my boys will ever cruise again without doing the FE exchange...again something to look forward too!!!


Carys (Sandra) + DDad + DM [Taiwan + New Zealand] <*XX><
Shasess + DH + DD + DD [Carolinas]
Silmarg + DW + DD7 + DD10 + SIL + SILDH + SILDS8 [New York]
Debsters41 (Debbie) + DH (John)+ DD15 (Fofy)+ DD13 (Emmily) [Greece]<*XX><
Happyj (Janet) + DH + DD20 [United Kingdom]stateroom 6542
Shellyr25 + DD + DS11 + DD10 [New Jersey]
Skiingwife (Melissa) + DH (Steve) + DS16 (Spencer) + DS14 (Alex) + DS11 (Nicholas) [Michigan]
Nadinenurse + DH + DD17 + DS16 [New York]<*XX><
Hmansure (Harry) + DW (Vicki) + DS14 (Tim) + DS10 (Jake) + DD5 (Keira) [New Jersey] <*XX><
Xolatinoxo + DH + DD15 + DS9
Love2pugs (Tracy) + DH (Nick) [Ohio] <*XX>< - Stateroom number 6616
Disney On A Dime! (Crystal) + DH (Dan) + DS12 (Blake) + DS9 (Dylan) [Virginia] <*XX>< - stateroom TBD
TiggerTails57 (Janice) + DH (Randy) [Maryland] Stateroom #6128

 

[CastawayJP]

Ok I'll add our info!

Carys (Sandra) + DDad + DM [Taiwan + New Zealand] <*XX><
Shasess + DH + DD + DD [Carolinas]
Silmarg + DW + DD7 + DD10 + SIL + SILDH + SILDS8 [New York]
Debsters41 (Debbie) + DH (John)+ DD15 (Fofy)+ DD13 (Emmily) [Greece]<*XX><
Happyj (Janet) + DH + DD20 [United Kingdom]stateroom 6542
Shellyr25 + DD + DS11 + DD10 [New Jersey]
Skiingwife (Melissa) + DH (Steve) + DS16 (Spencer) + DS14 (Alex) + DS11 (Nicholas) [Michigan]
Nadinenurse + DH + DD17 + DS16 [New York]<*XX><
Hmansure (Harry) + DW (Vicki) + DS14 (Tim) + DS10 (Jake) + DD5 (Keira) [New Jersey] <*XX><
Xolatinoxo + DH + DD15 + DS9
Love2pugs (Tracy) + DH (Nick) [Ohio] <*XX>< - Stateroom number 6616
Disney On A Dime! (Crystal) + DH (Dan) + DS12 (Blake) + DS9 (Dylan) [Virginia] <*XX>< - stateroom TBD
TiggerTails57 (Janice) + DH (Randy) [Maryland] Stateroom #6128
CastawayJP (Jeremy) + DW (Lindsey) + DD10 (Alyssa) + DD2 (Regan) + DD1 (Joshua) [Virginia] - Staterooms TBD

 

[happyj]

How many of you are getting ready to do your ADR'S oh the planning
Makes it all the nearer .

I thought we were down for the FE I also did not realise what this<*XX>< meant


FE Carys (Sandra) + DDad + DM [Taiwan + New Zealand] <*XX><
Shasess + DH + DD + DD [Carolinas]
Silmarg + DW + DD7 + DD10 + SIL + SILDH + SILDS8 [New York]
Debsters41 (Debbie) + DH (John)+ DD15 (Fofy)+ DD13 (Emmily) [Greece]<*XX><
Happyj (Janet) + DH + DD20 [United Kingdom]stateroom 6542<*XX><
Shellyr25 + DD + DS11 + DD10 [New Jersey]
Skiingwife (Melissa) + DH (Steve) + DS16 (Spencer) + DS14 (Alex) + DS11 (Nicholas) [Michigan]
Nadinenurse + DH + DD17 + DS16 [New York]<*XX><
Hmansure (Harry) + DW (Vicki) + DS14 (Tim) + DS10 (Jake) + DD5 (Keira) [New Jersey] <*XX><
Xolatinoxo + DH + DD15 + DS9
Love2pugs (Tracy) + DH (Nick) [Ohio] <*XX>< - Stateroom number 6616
Disney On A Dime! (Crystal) + DH (Dan) + DS12 (Blake) + DS9 (Dylan) [Virginia] <*XX>< - stateroom TBD
TiggerTails57 (Janice) + DH (Randy) [Maryland] Stateroom #6128
CastawayJP (Jeremy) + DW (Lindsey) + DD10 (Alyssa) + DD2 (Regan) + DD1 (Joshua) [Virginia] - Staterooms TBD

added us

Janet

 

[love2pugs]

Hi everyone. Just checking in. I am starting to put together a pirate outfit for dh and me for pirate night. Hope everyone has a nice weekend

 

[debsters41]

Sorry to cut in but I just had to tell our wonderful British friends that I just saw a bit of a rehersal of your song for tonight's contest and I think it is fabulous! You are getting my vote!

For our other friends, Eurovision is a friendly song and dance contest among the European and some Eurasian countries where viewers call in their vote, etc. Greece has been taking it rather seriously the last five years It's fun.

Back on topic: I have sent a list of wanted ADR's to TA, hoping for the best, as monday is the date to book (First day of Free Dining! )

 

[happyj]

I only have one week before I phone for our first ADRS so doing final planning .Then I am going to sort out a folder for pictures I want to print for our cruise door .I also have been sorting out fancy dress but this is for MNSHP.

 

[silmarg]

I was hoping it would not come down to this... but the family we were going with on this 4 day cruise is having financial difficulties. As a result, we will not be going on this voyage.

We sincerely hope the rest of you have a fantastic voyage. And for you first timers - be prepared for and addictive experience.

That said, we will be in the parks from Aug 30-Sept 8... I hope to have a chance to bump into some of you.

Bon Voyage!

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

I was hoping it would not come down to this... but the family we were going with on this 4 day cruise is having financial difficulties. As a result, we will not be going on this voyage.

We sincerely hope the rest of you have a fantastic voyage. And for you first timers - be prepared for and addictive experience.

That said, we will be in the parks from Aug 30-Sept 8... I hope to have a chance to bump into some of you.

Bon Voyage!

Sorry to hear that you all will not be sailing with us! Do, however; enjoy WDW!

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

Hi All! I just wanted to let you all know that we got moved up to First (Main) Dinner Seating! We booked our cabin with Late Dinner Seating and wait listed for First. This morning I looked at our reservation on DCL and saw that we had been moved to Main Dinner Seating.

Also...my mom has booked a cabin on this cruise...and...my friend and her two kids will be cruising with us!

BTW - there are great rates out today for a cat. 12 cabin...about $399 per person! Makes for an awesome vacation!!!

 

[happyj]

Hi disney on a dime
We emailed a couple of days age to change our dining to late ,so maybe you got ours

I am so stressed for doing my ADRS on monday the boards keep saying every thing crashes and i can see disers are booking what We want

BUT we only have 94 days until the begining of our vacation


Janet

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

Hi disney on a dime
We emailed a couple of days age to change our dining to late ,so maybe you got ours

I am so stressed for doing my ADRS on monday the boards keep saying every thing crashes and i can see disers are booking what We want

BUT we only have 94 days until the begining of our vacation


Janet

Here's some pixie dust to wish for smooth booking for those ADRS!

And many thanks to you if you happen to be the reason why we got switched to Main Dining!

Lastly, here's a "Hip Hip Hooray" for only 94 days until vacation!!!

 

[debsters41]

Hello all

First of all, it is so sad to see fellow dissers go off the cruise Silmarg, I hope your vacation is lovely and maybe we will see you at the Halloween party on the fourth?

Second, Welcome new cruisers from Disney on a Dime!!

Janet, I understand your worries! Even though I didn't have to book the adr's myself, I was worried and stressed. Still, I saw that most people, even after being on the phone for hours, were able to get most of what they wanted!

Good Luck!

 

[happyj]

Hi Debbie
I agree disers do seem to get what ADRS they want and i do not have to phone to early from uk 11.59am
I feel I should not look on the dining threads.
I agree on the disers who will not be joining us but sure they will have a great dis holiday.
Janet

 

[debsters41]

Yes, I have made even more changes. Now we too will be staying at the Radisson at the Port, but for three days after the cruise, not before. Still, we will be parking at the hotel and taking the shuttle. From what I remember, we may well be sharing the shuttle with some of you. Does anyone know if it is too early to book the shuttle?

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

Yes, I have made even more changes. Now we too will be staying at the Radisson at the Port, but for three days after the cruise, not before. Still, we will be parking at the hotel and taking the shuttle. From what I remember, we may well be sharing the shuttle with some of you. Does anyone know if it is too early to book the shuttle?

Go ahead and call the Radisson at 321-784-0000 and make your shuttle reservation. I believe they start at 10AM in the morning. Also...I just called there this morning to verify that I do not have to reserve a cruise parking room in order to get free cruise parking. The receptionist told me that all reservations include free cruise parking and free shuttle. Also...on my reservation that I printed out it states..."Hotel includes complimentary long term parking during a cruise with any rate." Anyhow...I thought that I would pass along this info...on my last cruise we were not aware of it...so we paid the higher room prices...