Cap'n Mickey's Wonderkins**6th Sept 09**

[timdeeaustin]

I knew it was too much to expect to have perfect weather. Fingers crossed that it doesn't effect us too bad. I'm sure Disney will take great care of us. Everyone please be safe traveling. I can't wait for Sunday.

 

[mayraguma]

First we have to be able to get out of Puerto Rico...
I know we will be there Saturday around 5-6pm

Keep praying

 

[JustinsMommy07]

First we have to be able to get out of Puerto Rico...
I know we will be there Saturday around 5-6pm

Keep praying

I have been checking in on the weather channel..it seems the system may be falling apart. They are saying heavy rain for Puerto Rico...not as bad as it could be, but we will say a prayer for you guys. Safe travels.

 

[mayraguma]

Very good news, Erika is disintigrating (is it written right?)

Woohoo

 

[Retroloco]

Safe trip everyone! See you guys tomorrow!

 

[jns]

see u all tomorrow at 3pm
save trip everyone

 

[bettyann29]

I figure everyone is on their way already but wanted to check in.. we are finishing getting our bags together.. we got in today from Carnival Glory.. we had a good time, but there were many things that have changed with Carnival since we cruised last February and were a little disappointed.. I'll do a report on both trips when we return.. really looking forward to the disney cruise so I can see the differences..

On Glory we were supposed to go to St Maarten but were deverted because of Tropical Storm Erika.. we got to go to Grand Turk instead.. we got to stay in St Thomas until around 11 or 12 the night that we were there.. it was wonderful!! we went up to Paradise Point and got to see the sunset from up there and ate some nachos and had a few drinks.. then afterwards we went back to the ship and ordered room service and ate dinner on our balcony..

When we got back today we were disappointed with Radissons pickup.. we got our bags and a radisson bus was picking up people.. we stood there for almost an hour before another one finally came around.. lets just say I got burned sitting out there in the sun..

well off to bed so we can be up bright and early..

 

[bettyann29]

We got off the boat earlier today and are now at my DMIL's house for a few days before heading home..

so sorry that I didnt get to the meet.. by the time I realized what time it was it was too late.. we enjoyed all the FE gifts though and I wanted to thank you guys.. also Timdeeaustin.. I think you guys were coming down the hallway right after we delivered yours.. and retroloco, it was nice meeting you and your husband..

Once I get home I will do a Trip report.. this was our 11th cruise total, but our first disney cruise and I have to say we are IMPRESSED.. and totally hoooked!! We WILL be cruising again and filled out a request while onboard and waiting for a call back this coming week with the quote.. looks like it will be over Thanksgiving next year and then we are planning a few days at WDW afterwards so we can enjoy the Christmas decorations..

It was an absolute blast and we didnt nearly get to everything we wanted to..

Hope everyone enjoyed the gifts and had a great cruise!

 

[shoes99]

Milton and Michele are home from the airport and back in New Jersey. It is raining here. Did you get the heavy rain as you were getting off the ship. It poured around 8:30AM, but about time we got to Budget Rental Car it cleared up. We drove to Wide World of Sports to visit with friends that work there, then we went to Disney Hollywood Studios for 2 hours before we headed back to MCO for our 3:20 PM flight home. We went on Toy Story and it was only a 30 minute wait.
We really enjoyed participating in the Fish Extender gift program. The gifts were great. We were glad that you found our little out of the way cabin on deck 5, 5013.
DH Milton is still grinning from ear to ear that we won $300 in bingo games. He made a face when I spent $$$ on the electronic wifi bingo, but he sure had fun yelling out BINGO twice in the week.
More to follow..
Michele

 

[ScotnSteph]

Mariah and I arrived home late last night. We had a wonderful trip, but are so sorry we missed you all at the DISmeet. Mariah and I had quite an ordeal and did not board until everyone was finishing up with the muster drill. You can read all about it here, but grab a tissue first.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=33561958#post33561958

We were so sad when we thought we wouldn't be able to sail. I thought of all the FE gifts and magnets that wouldn't be used It made it all the sweeter when our first FE gifts started arriving. Thank you to everyone. I couldn't believe all the wonderful gifts and creativity of you all.

 

[shoes99]

Oh My, I was crying reading the updates. We are glad you were able to sail with us. Milton & I had a blast. It was fun looking at our fish extender pockets each evening to see if we got more STUFF. My glass ornament made it home safely. Doing a small group FE is fun.
Hope you and Mariah were able to relax a little on our cruise.
Here are some pics of our pirate night costumes our FE bags, and some "Till We Meet Again Photos:

 

[shoes99]

OK, DCL just called me. While we were on board the Wonder, we put in a comment card to request a future booking. When I put the card in the slot I didn't put my phone number because I thought we would be able to speak to an agent while on the ship. I saw Christian the cruise director and he quickly put a note on file with my phone number. He is a great guy.
Today, Monday 9/14 I got a call from DCL that they recorded a DUMMY booking for us for Dec 4, 2010 in a GTY cat 7. When the Dream opens up I can transfer this dummy booking to the DREAM and still get the 10% discount and $200 OBC. My faith is restored in DCL guest services.
Michele

 

[jns]

We are back home too and straight into real life after having a wonderful holiday
we really chilled out on the cruise
We were luckly enough to be able to upgrade to a balcony at the port and really enjoyed our time
it was great meeting up with everyone and Thank you all for the lovely gifts we got in the FE exchange
was in a bit of a panic when I discovered that I left some of my stuff at home but made do with our castaway bag

We didn't rebook this time , did anyone ?

 

[shoes99]

We are back home too and straight into real life after having a wonderful holiday
we really chilled out on the cruise
We were luckly enough to be able to upgrade to a balcony at the port and really enjoyed our time
it was great meeting up with everyone and Thank you all for the lovely gifts we got in the FE exchange
was in a bit of a panic when I discovered that I left some of my stuff at home but made do with our castaway bag

We didn't rebook this time , did anyone ?

OK, DCL just called me. While we were on board the Wonder, we put in a comment card to request a future booking. When I put the card in the slot I didn't put my phone number because I thought we would be able to speak to an agent while on the ship. I saw Christian the cruise director and he quickly put a note on file with my phone number. He is a great guy.
Yesterday, Monday 9/14 I got a call from DCL that they recorded a DUMMY booking for us for Dec 4, 2010 in a GTY cat 7. When the Dream opens up I can transfer this dummy booking to the DREAM and still get the 10% discount and $200 OBC. My faith is restored in DCL customer service

 

[shoes99]

Update: My TA said to hold on to the 6/12/2010 DCL Baltics Cruise reservation and use it to transfer to the Disney Dream when the reservations are open in October 2009. OK, now what do I do with the dummy booking for 12/10 on the Magic. ?? I'm sure I'll figure that one out.
Pic of DH sleeping, one of his many pleasures on the Wonder, cat 11 inside sideways cabin.

 

[shoes99]

I'm playing my two disney music CD's we received as fish extender gifts.
Thank you very much.
Michele