Dec 11 Wonder-Anyone yet?

[cruisinthecarribean]

My DD and my DD and I will be on the 12/11 cruise. Interested in any other 10 year olds that might be on board.

 

[Big15Foot]

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We'll be there
Boarding starts in 3,255 hours

 

[mom_rules]

Does anyone else think that time is going too slowly?

 

[cruisinthecarribean]

Is anyone taking any special gear for the possible cold weather other than the obvious? What excursions are you going on? We are planning on doing the dolphin encounter AGAIN since we loved it so much last July. Nothing on CC except snorkling and relaxing. I am contemplating buying shortie wet suits (expensive!) since my daughter and I love the water so much and intend to spend so much time in it.

 

[mom_rules]

I'm expecting the weather to be much like what we had during our cruise at the beginning of March. It was mid-high 70's, the water was a little cool but very refreshing-no problem swimming. The only time we had to put on a sweater was the last day (at sea) when the wind were a little high and it drizzled some.

Tell me about the Dolphin excursion please-is it worth the $?

 

[cruisinthecarribean]

Here's a couple of replies I have made to dolphin encounter questions. PM me if you have any other questions.

We were in Nassau last summer on a Disney cruise and we did the dolphin encounter and had a BLAST (it's worth every penny) Make sure and plan on staying all day. There are 2 boats that go back and if you take the later one you have time to eat a leisurely lunch and do some snorkeling. Bring your own gear if you have it or you can rent it on the island. Hope you meet the cutest dolphin, Stormy.

My daughter and I went on the Dolphin Encounter last July. It was WONDERFUL!!! Worth every penny. I took a video recorder and a camera, but was unable to use them. They REALLY discourage the use of your own cameras, and to ensure you put it away the first thing they do is have the dolphin (ours was named Stormy) go around the circle of people tail side out of the water and DRENCH everyone. I quickly put my cameras away. That being said I bought the video and pics they took. Really cute ones with dolphin hugs, etc. They are darling! If my scanner worked I would post a few. Warning: they are very expensive, like $130 for everything and they do NOT take your top of the world card (or whatever it's called card) Take your mastercard or cash. Some people took underwater cameras and may have gotten a few good shots, but when will you ever be there again? We still have ours pictures on our fridge and kitchen counter.

 

[PattiPB]

Hello all!

I just came back from Florida. We were STUNNED with how awesome our Carnival Cruise was, but are now full steam ahead for the Wonder!!!

Still don't have hotels before or after booked...can't decide between onsite or off! Last December we were offsite (rental house), and the parks were so empty it wasn't a problem without EE. Decisions, decisions...

 

[MN Dis Fans]

Well, by my math, we hit the magical 90 day mark tomorrow!

Any of you going to be making some on line reservations?

Our thread has certainly gone quiet.

Perhaps as we get closer to sailing date, we'll start to see some more action from fellow cruisers? :thewave:

Anyone getting as excited as we are?

 

[mom_rules]

I'm going to check to see where we can make online ressies-haven't really had a chance yet.

Anyone already done so?

 

[MN Dis Fans]

Yesss!!!!!!!!!! I managed to make online reservations for Palo, and for a scenic tour in Nassau.

Had a bit of a problem initially, as our castaway club number was not on our reservation (only our 2nd DCL cruise). Had to phone DCL, and this was quickly cleared up.

Believe my DW will be making a spa reservation of some sort, but other than that, don't believe we will be making any other reservations.

Now it's time to set back and watch the calendar SLOWLY! work its way down to 0 day.

 

[keegandkenziesmama]

I'm new to this whole thing--we just booked yesterday so I don't have any idea what I'm doing! This is our first cruise--we're bringing our 3yo son and leaving my baby girl with my sister (boo hoo!). Any tips, etc. would be appreciated as I try to figure this all out--including how to use this message board! I'd love to meet someone with a little one who could pal around with my son!

What's the deal with the palo restaurant? What do we do with my son?

Jennifer, mommy to Keegan and Kenzie

 

[mom_rules]

Welcome, Welcome-join the crew!

Can't help you out too much with a chum for your son (mine will be 18)-check out the kid's clubs-I've heard great reports.

Palo is a wonderful, adults only restaurant-they charge a $10 per person fee and you must have reservations. I love it there but that's my opinion!

 

[keegandkenziesmama]

thanks! So I just put him in a kids club thing if we want to eat there?

Jennifer, mommy to Keegan and Kenzie

 

[Big15Foot]

Boarding starts in only 1,895 Hours ​

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[mom_rules]

Okay-so why does it already feel like the clock is moving backwards LOL!!

Come on Dec! (and I hate winter here).

 

[PattiPB]

Newsflash! Okay, just a gossipflash, but it's still worth posting:

Somebody just asked about Narnia Prem-earing on early December cruises. Apparently it opens 12/9, so I'm hoping we'll get to see it on the ship. Disneyland is in the process of creating a Narnia meet and greet, and seeing a Prem-ear would be very exciting for my kids!

Now we have to decide when (OR IF!) we are telling them about the cruise!

 

[keegandkenziesmama]

I wonder what the rating is and if a 3 yo would like it? That would be exciting!

Jennifer

 

[mom_rules]

I was wondering that myself-It looks awesome-here's hoping!

 

[keegandkenziesmama]

I checked the site and it says it's not rated yet! Maybe I'll leave my dh with my son and see it myself!

Jennifer

 

[PattiPB]

Jennifer:

I think you're going to be unbelievably shocked by the children's programming. You'll be lucky if you and DH even see you son anytime before bed!

Last year, my boys (then 8 & 6) wanted to be in the clubs all the time. They ate at warp speed during dinner, and DH took them to the clubs before our food was even served! My DD was 10, and didn't care too much for the clubs, but that age was pretty clique-ish. Anyway, my youngest boy was in the same area your son will be in, and man is it COOL! No matter what pictures you see of Captain Hook's pirate ship, it doesn't do it justice.