Can't Decide on Wonder Deck 8! 8520? 8552? 8556?

[MamaBear58]

I don't know what is wrong with me...I can't seem to decide on a stateroom. I was actually thinking of a post PIF-down...now I'm contemplating an upgrade!

Currently in 8520 for the Alaska 9-nighter. 8520 is under a public walkway off the adult pool area but doesn't look like it's actually under the whirlpool. But is it too forward for an Alaska sailing? I think this is the smallest ship I've ever been on. But only seasick issues were Atlantic during a hurricane. Rest of family has only done Caribbean so no experience in rough waters.

Do I throw another $648 at this already expensive trip to upgrade to either 8552 or 8556. which are mid-ship but under more public areas (food areas by pool)? I am a pretty light sleeper but do wear earplugs at night. We are NOT night people, and we are 3 hours behind so I'd think at night we are going to be wiped. Even without the time difference my kids were a little too tired to enjoy Pirate Night and Star Wars Night, although they will be 16 months older this time (10 and 7).

I know I'm probably over thinking this, but any other differences among these rooms I should consider? Pretty sure they all have same bed set up, storage, verandah, etc. Thoughts? Opinions? I think my compulsive thinking has set in...

Thanks.

 

[TestingH2O]

Even without the time difference my kids were a little too tired to enjoy Pirate Night and Star Wars Night, although they will be 16 months older this time (10 and 7).

I can't comment on the Wonder because I'm sailing on her for the first time this summer. However, there is no pirate or SW night on the cruise. From looking at past navigators, it actually appears that the deck parties are early (between seatings) and pixar is in the atrium. So that at least should reduce some noise.

 

[amberwc]

I don't know what is wrong with me...I can't seem to decide on a stateroom. I was actually thinking of a post PIF-down...now I'm contemplating an upgrade!

Currently in 8520 for the Alaska 9-nighter. 8520 is under a public walkway off the adult pool area but doesn't look like it's actually under the whirlpool. But is it too forward for an Alaska sailing? I think this is the smallest ship I've ever been on. But only seasick issues were Atlantic during a hurricane. Rest of family has only done Caribbean so no experience in rough waters.

Do I throw another $648 at this already expensive trip to upgrade to either 8552 or 8556. which are mid-ship but under more public areas (food areas by pool)? I am a pretty light sleeper but do wear earplugs at night. We are NOT night people, and we are 3 hours behind so I'd think at night we are going to be wiped. Even without the time difference my kids were a little too tired to enjoy Pirate Night and Star Wars Night, although they will be 16 months older this time (10 and 7).

I know I'm probably over thinking this, but any other differences among these rooms I should consider? Pretty sure they all have same bed set up, storage, verandah, etc. Thoughts? Opinions? I think my compulsive thinking has set in...

Thanks.

We were i think 8596 last year in Alaska. So the buffet was above, the only thing I heard once or twice was chairs scraping in the morning. I'd say go with the cheaper one. This is not a party all night type of trip, as PP said everything is over pretty early in the evening on deck.