Crusin' to Alaska May 24th, 2011 (Lots of photos, menus, ship docs)

[tksbaskets]

Perhaps a you should have included a warning not to read the latests posts if you were a tad hungry? Thank you so much for sharing. LOVED the menus and pictures.

TK

 

[Dawncala]

Perhaps a you should have included a warning not to read the latests posts if you were a tad hungry? Thank you so much for sharing. LOVED the menus and pictures.

TK

Funny, but true. I'm making myself hungry looking at all the photos again.


**Warning...I still have 4 more days of food photos to go.** (as soon as my photo storage site gets back onlline from maintenance)

 

[WDWJonasGirl]

I loved your trip report!! I will bring my Perry with us when i go.

 

[cheryllarsen]

Can't wait till my cruise!

 

[Dawncala]

This was a bad day for menu photos. (sorry ) DH and I had "date night" in Palo and we simply forgot to take menu photos. (Probably still in shock that we were sitting in the "grown-up" restaurant gazing on snowcapped mountains)

Then we found out that the menu in the other restaurants was the new Alaskan menu...and WE had the cameras. I was so busy rushing around trying to get everyone dressed and to dinner on time after the POTC:OST movie that I didn't think to send DD and DS to dinner with a camera, so no photos at all from that. I guess we'll just have to make plans to go back.

Day 4: Palo - Regular Dinner Menu

Appetizer: Complimentary Antipasto Plate

Appetizer: Tuna Carpaccio w/ Lemon Oil Dressing (not sure how they sliced it so thin)

Salad:

Soup: (We think it was a Crab Bisque, but neither of us can remember for sure)

Lemon Sorbet to cleanse the palate before the entrees.

Entree: Tuna Steak with Artichokes (tied with the Lamb)

Entree: Rack of Lamb (tied with the Tuna)

Dessert: Chocolate Souffle (yes, it deserves three thumbs up)

Dessert: Mango Mint (top) and Vanilla Gelato with Strawberries

 

[Dawncala]

Day 5: Beach Blanket Buffet – Breakfast buffet

A couple of photos from the Beach Blanket Buffet breakfast line

Day 5: Triton’s – Lunch Menu

Smoothies: Banana & Chocolate

Appetizer: Lobster Ravioli

Salad: Tomato & Mozzarella

Salad: Peking Duck with Oranges

Entrée: Cheeseburger

Day 5: Parrot Cay – Caribbean Menu

Appetizer: Baked Crab Martinique

Soup: Cream of Mango and Papaya

Entrée: Mixed Grill

Entrée: Island-Spiced Grilled Rib-Eye

Dessert: Chocolate S’More Vanilla Cake

Dessert: French Toast Banana Bread with Coconut Ice Cream

 

[KathyM2]

Love your report! We leave on Aug. 9th for our cruise. Your report is getting me very excited. My DD's are 11 and 9 - I'm very curious how your daughter liked the Edge? My 11 year old DD is very excited about that. Also, any problems with the wave phones?

Can't wait to read more.

Loving reading your report!

We are booked on August 9th too! My son is 8 and my daughter is 5! Can't wait to read the rest! Thanks so much for sharing! We have booked shore excursions for each port but you are making me want to rethink that...it looks like you had a relaxing time without it being too frantic...

 

[floydfamily4]

I really enjoyed your report!! I hope to take my family on an Alaskan DCL one day

 

[ariel39]

Thank you so much for your report. Loving it......We go july 26th!!! YAY!

 

[FLDisneyGeek]

Just found this site while getting ready for our Alaska cruise on July 19. Thank you so much for all the info you posted, it's great to have a better idea of what to expect to help plan our trip. I do have one question if you don't mind...we have reservations at Palo during our day in Tracy Arm....do you remember what time the ship was at the glacier? I want to make sure were not supposed to be in Palo....I'd have to skip the food to see the glacier!

 

[Dawncala]

Just found this site while getting ready for our Alaska cruise on July 19. Thank you so much for all the info you posted, it's great to have a better idea of what to expect to help plan our trip. I do have one question if you don't mind...we have reservations at Palo during our day in Tracy Arm....do you remember what time the ship was at the glacier? I want to make sure were not supposed to be in Palo....I'd have to skip the food to see the glacier!

According to my camera's time stamp we got in as close to the glacier as we were going to get around 3:15 and I'm guessing we hung out there about 30 - 40 minutes or so before we began the return trip.

Because of the high seal population on the ice bergs the captain wasn't able to swing the ship around and he had to back out. Because of that the only place you could get a good view of the glacier was from the bow of the ship. They did make an announcement so everyone had time to go up front for a view.

Have a great trip!

 

[Dawncala]

Day 6: Triton’s – Breakfast

Traditional Eggs Benedict

Little Mermaid Morning (Belgian Waffles with Dulce de Leche rolled in cinnamon sugar) – A tween’s delight

Day 6: Triton’s – Captain’s Gala Menu

Appetizer: Fresh Fruit Cocktail (mango and pineapple)

Appetizer: Oysters Rockefeller

Appetizer: Garlic and Herb-Sauteed Shrimp

Soup: Wild Forest Mushroom Soup

Entrée: Baked Lobster Tail

Entrée: Panko-Breaded Pork Envelope (filled with ham and Gruyere cheese)

Kid’s Meal: Cheeseburger

Dessert: Warm Chocolate Lava Cake

Dessert: Amaretto Cheesecake

 

[Dawncala]

Day 7: Parrot Cay – Character Breakfast

Specialty drinks at Promenade Lounge: Banana Colada, Bahama Mama, Non-Alcoholic Vanilla Smoothie

Day 7: Animator’s Palate – Till We Meet Again Menu

Appetizer: Artichoke, Spinach and Jalapeno Cheese Dip

Appetizer: Sesame-Crusted Tuna Sashimi with Wakame Salad and American Caviar

Appetizer: Chilled Seafood Medley (Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Bay Scallops)

Soup: Potato Leek Soup

Salad: Romaine Leaves with Artichoke Chips

Entrée: Garlic & Rosemary-Marinated Lamb Sirloin

Entrée: Seafood Linguini Pasta (lobster, shrimp, clams)

Entrée: Orange Roughy (stuffed with Crabmeat)

Entrée: Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Dessert: Baked Alaska

Dessert: Chocolate Decadence

 

[Dawncala]

Day 8: Cove Cafe

Day 8: See Ya Real Soon – Breakfast Menu

“Eggs for the Road”

“Almost Home”

And that is the end of my Menus and Meals segment.

 

[kahpets]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your trip with all of us.

 

[Doingitagain]

Thank you for sharing the menus and photos! They got me in such a happy place that I was actually depressed when I got to the See Ya Real Soon breakfast menu, I felt like I was leaving the ship!

Thank you so much for taking the time.

 

[HiMagicFan]

WOW!

thanks for sharing and making us feel a part of your great experience.

makes me look forward to my turn on the Wonder in Alaska!

 

[JDruns]

Two weeks and counting! I’m thinking it’s time to get REALLY serious about packing.

Since this is an Alaskan cruise, and our 1st 7 night cruise, the packing parameters are different and the clothes bulkier. With a formal, semi-formal, pirate night and three shore days I know packing efficiently will be important.

A very enjoyable report! Thanks! Hubby and I are sailing (with the in laws) in late July (sooo excited!! ) and I wanted to ask your opinion on something re: packing. You mentioned once that temps inside were sometimes too warm. I was thinking of packing a couple of pretty sweaters for dinner attire. Do you think they would be too warm? Thanks for the feedback.

 

[WDWJonasGirl]

I loved your TR!! My Perry is looking forward to going.

 

[Dawncala]

A very enjoyable report! Thanks! Hubby and I are sailing (with the in laws) in late July (sooo excited!! ) and I wanted to ask your opinion on something re: packing. You mentioned once that temps inside were sometimes too warm. I was thinking of packing a couple of pretty sweaters for dinner attire. Do you think they would be too warm? Thanks for the feedback.

I think too warm or cold is pretty specific to each person. I am from the Seattle area and find 68-70 degrees to be quite comfortable, whereas my mother (from Florida) considers it to be very chilly.

If I was wearing short sleeves I did carry a button down sweater to restaurants or the theater in case they had the air conditioning on, but I don't recall ever needing it. My best suggestion is to wear layers. Luckily the ship is not so big that if you are too cold or too warm you can always walk back to your cabin to change. Hope that helps. Have a great trip!