Disney Wonder Jan 23, 2011

[Kidlette]

Just think everybody - if we REALLY start to like each other we can call the cruise line and cross reference our cabins to be seated together at dinner!

 

[Kidlette]

Hi again - I'm back from my math class

First - I want to say that I looked at your picture posted on the URL you gave, and your little girl is SO ADORABLE!

Our cabin number is 6003 although it will be changing as I have faith that the Upgrade Fairy is looking out for us! Wishful thinking, I know. It looks like we are just around the corner from you.

LOL, it's so funny you mentioned the upgrade fairy because we're hoping for a visit from them too! You've been on more cruises than us though, so you will probably be upgraded before we are. Although, we were upgraded last time from an inside to an ocean view. Actually, we were in cabin 6000 last time, the handicap room in the same area we're at now! I LOVED the handicap room and I'm hoping we can get that again!

Yes, we are DVC members too at SSR although I don't know if we will ever stay there as we are hooked on AKV. I think we bought in middle to late 2006, the same year DD was born. We usually stayed in value and moderate rooms before but it was just getting too hard to travel with an infant who was a light sleeper. It was so nice to get 1BR units and put her to bed in the bedroom while we stayed up late. It also saves us a small fortune having the kitchen. We LOVE our DVC too! I just wish it didn't cost us so much to fly to Florida from here.

We own at AKV Jambo, and we love it! We've stayed at Saratoga Springs once, but we much prefer AKV! We don't have kids (yet), so having a 1 bedroom has not been necessary for us. When it becomes a necessity though, I imagine we will buy more points! Also because we don't have kids (and we weren't in financial trouble until recently), we've never needed the kitchen either. We absolutely LOVE eating at all of our favorite restaurants while we're there. Honestly, the food is probably 1/2 the reason we go

I see you are from San Diego. We used to live in Escondido and I worked in Carlsbad (across the street from Legoland) and DW worked at UCSD. I loved it down there. We had AP's to Disneyland and went at least once a month.

yup! We are San Diego born and raised - both of us! I worked in Escondido for a short time, but mostly we were in East County. Until a couple of months ago we were in Temecula, and before that we were in Vegas for 2.5 years. Now we're in Riverside, and we HATE IT! We have DL annual passes now, and we go once every couple of weeks (sometimes more). Unfortunately our passes expire in June and we will not be able to renew them this time.

Yeah, I had my second (or was it third?) mid-life crisis two years ago and got into running. It was actually after listening to a podcast about the WDW Half Marathon. I just ran the WDW Marathon in January. It was my first full marathon and I loved it. My wife and I are already registered for the Disneyland Half Marathon in September. It will be my first time running it and her first half marathon.

That's great that your MIL runs and has run Boston. I'd be really proud of that medal too. I'm nowhere close to being able to qualify for Boston as I'm pretty slow. I can take down a Boston Creme Pie in no time though!

That's too funny! I think it would take a mid-life crisis to want to run! Personally, I couldn't even if I wanted (over weight, etc), but I would never ever never want to! As far as the Boston Creme Pie, I've never had it!

I see from your signature you were just at AKV in January too. We were at Kidani Village from the 4th through 17th.

Yes, we were there too; January 7 - January 17 at Jambo! I ask...why did it have to end?!?

Hey - we were there at the same time so maybe we rode a bus together!

If anyone is interested, I set up a site for our last cruise. I stole the idea from the Panama Canal repositioning cruise. It is basically a master list of the DISers on the cruise, along with cabin numbers, a photo if they wish to share, and any other information they want other DISers to know about them like any occasions they are celebrating. I also linked our site to the Cruise Meets thread and to a map of the ship with the cabins color-coded which made walking the halls for the FE much easier and was nice to see who your neighbors were.

As you can tell, I have very little web-design ability and am even less artistic but I'd be happy to duplicate this for our cruise if there is any interest. The link is here: http://pages.suddenlink.net/airtime247/

-steve

And about this...as I said earlier, I think it's an awesome idea! Feel free to create the page if you want to! I think it would be an awesome resource for us!

 

[airtime247]

Don't worry Jessica, we'll get Sue to give in and join us on the FE! I've never heard of anyone regretting it. It's a great way to get to know your fellow DISers and such a treat to come back to your room to see. Fortunately there is plenty of time to think about it and come up with ideas. Some of the most fun gifts we have received are things specific to people's hometowns or things to use on pirate or tropical night.

Jessica, I checked out your site and it looks great. I say we go with it. The pictures are fun because we will recognize each other in the terminal and on the ship. It makes it a lot easier to identify each other. Not everyone feels comfortable with posting them though which is completely understandable.

Another idea if we get our group large enough is to make up something that helps identify each other on the cruise. We participated in this twice before. The first time was the Panama Canal cruise where the FE originated. We all wore matching lanyards. Around the ship, people started referring to us as "The Lanyard People" as we were pretty visible and had a blast together. On an Eastern sailing, we all wore matching lime DIS green bracelet bands like the yellow Livestrong bands you see. They were a little harder to spot but we still saw some out there and it made it easy for people to approach each other as fellow Disboards people.

Funny story about your idea of cross-referencing our cabins, we actually did that for our PC cruise. Someone was responsible for linking the early seating together and the person linking the late dining disappeared so I threw the offer out there to anyone if they wanted to link their dining with us, we'd love to join them. We were a little nervous about the two of us being stuck at a table with complete strangers for 14 nights and thought it would be nice to "meet" ahead of time on our cruise thread.

Within a day I had a couple respond. And then another, and then another. It quickly got CRAZY and consumed many nights of planning for me. I had six couples initially and DCL informed me they couldn't really accomodate for larger than a table for eight. I threw the offer out there again to try to find a few more to link with the people that couldn't fit at a table for eight and it quickly snowballed to 70 people. Yes, 70 DISers (mostly strangers to each other) wanted to link late dining.

I got a surprise call from the dining coordinator from DCL who had the seating chart in front of her. She took all the infomation I had and we spent hours on the phone piecing together the seating chart into tables of 8, 6, and 4. Certain people wanted to be together and we tried to put people with kids of similar ages together. It reminded me of the complicated algorithms from my programming days in school! We finally put together all the dining and it couldn't have turned out better. We ended up having this huge group on the same rotation in the restaurants at the same time.

We still keep in close touch with our Table 9 and 12 tablemates and have travelled to WDW and on cruises with them since and try to have reunions every year or two even though we live in completely different parts of the US and Canada.

We also met a wonderful family on an Eastern cruise by offering to link dining. Our kids had a ball together at dinner and in the Oceaneer Club. We still keep in touch as well.

Sorry my first few posts have been so wordy! I'm not always this bad!

-steve

 

[airtime247]

Hi again - I'm back from my math class

First - I want to say that I looked at your picture posted on the URL you gave, and your little girl is SO ADORABLE!

Thanks! It never gets old hearing that. That picture was about a year and a half ago.

We own at AKV Jambo, and we love it! We've stayed at Saratoga Springs once, but we much prefer AKV! We don't have kids (yet), so having a 1 bedroom has not been necessary for us. When it becomes a necessity though, I imagine we will buy more points! Also because we don't have kids (and we weren't in financial trouble until recently), we've never needed the kitchen either. We absolutely LOVE eating at all of our favorite restaurants while we're there. Honestly, the food is probably 1/2 the reason we go

I first tried AKV because it was the least amount of points but it quickly became my favorite resort. Boma is my favorite restaurant which is more incentive to stay there.

yup! We are San Diego born and raised - both of us! I worked in Escondido for a short time, but mostly we were in East County. Until a couple of months ago we were in Temecula, and before that we were in Vegas for 2.5 years. Now we're in Riverside, and we HATE IT! We have DL annual passes now, and we go once every couple of weeks (sometimes more). Unfortunately our passes expire in June and we will not be able to renew them this time.

We loved Temecula. DW's aunt and uncle lived there. We were trying to save up for a house there as, at the time, it was the nearest somewhat affordable place for new housing but the commute would have been a killer. Sorry to hear you don't like Riverside but at least it must be so nice being that close to DL. I really miss being near there.

That's too funny! I think it would take a mid-life crisis to want to run! Personally, I couldn't even if I wanted (over weight, etc), but I would never ever never want to! As far as the Boston Creme Pie, I've never had it!

I could still afford to lose a pound or 30 but that won't happen until I stop going on cruises!

Yes, we were there too; January 7 - January 17 at Jambo! I ask...why did it have to end?!?

Hey - we were there at the same time so maybe we rode a bus together!

It had to end because we got tired of freezing and had to come home to our 50-degree temperatures to thaw out! We were with friends and if you experienced a bus ride with our three little monsters, you would have remembered us! j/k I hope you had as much fun as we did.

-steve

 

[Cinderelly516]

Hi There,
Wanted to introduce myself, My name is Amy and I am Steve's (airtime247) wife. Now I know what he has been up to lately writing novels on Disboards, lol!

I am so excited to be going on another Disney cruise, especially since we have never been on the Wonder. Can't wait!

 

[Kidlette]

Jessica, I checked out your site and it looks great. I say we go with it. The pictures are fun because we will recognize each other in the terminal and on the ship. It makes it a lot easier to identify each other. Not everyone feels comfortable with posting them though which is completely understandable.

I was only playing around to see if we could expand on it (with the pictures and stuff). If you can do the same thing with the site you posted, that would be great! If not, why don't you make that page with the people/cabin list and shoot me the URL, then I'll plug that URL into the page I started? We can make it a collaboration! What do you think?!? If you don't want to make the list it's not a problem, I can do it - but it was your idea and your site is great! Team-work!

(I will work on the picture links and some additional features on Friday because I have a busy week this week. We're going to Disneyland on Thursday for my brother-in-law's 25th birthday and a late mother's day for my mother-in-law. Tomorrow is not so fun, it will be Math lab and a math test at school).

Another idea if we get our group large enough is to make up something that helps identify each other on the cruise. We participated in this twice before. The first time was the Panama Canal cruise where the FE originated. We all wore matching lanyards. Around the ship, people started referring to us as "The Lanyard People" as we were pretty visible and had a blast together. On an Eastern sailing, we all wore matching lime DIS green bracelet bands like the yellow Livestrong bands you see. They were a little harder to spot but we still saw some out there and it made it easy for people to approach each other as fellow Disboards people.

I think something like this is a great idea! Although, it would be better if our group gets bigger If everyone is game, how would we coordinate something like this? Are you volunteering for the job?

Everyone else - what do you guys think?

Funny story about your idea of cross-referencing our cabins, we actually did that for our PC cruise. Someone was responsible for linking the early seating together and the person linking the late dining disappeared so I threw the offer out there to anyone if they wanted to link their dining with us, we'd love to join them. We were a little nervous about the two of us being stuck at a table with complete strangers for 14 nights and thought it would be nice to "meet" ahead of time on our cruise thread.

Within a day I had a couple respond. And then another, and then another. It quickly got CRAZY and consumed many nights of planning for me. I had six couples initially and DCL informed me they couldn't really accomodate for larger than a table for eight. I threw the offer out there again to try to find a few more to link with the people that couldn't fit at a table for eight and it quickly snowballed to 70 people. Yes, 70 DISers (mostly strangers to each other) wanted to link late dining.

I got a surprise call from the dining coordinator from DCL who had the seating chart in front of her. She took all the infomation I had and we spent hours on the phone piecing together the seating chart into tables of 8, 6, and 4. Certain people wanted to be together and we tried to put people with kids of similar ages together. It reminded me of the complicated algorithms from my programming days in school! We finally put together all the dining and it couldn't have turned out better. We ended up having this huge group on the same rotation in the restaurants at the same time.

That is totally awesome! Disney is always the best - and back when I was a travel agent they would work with us on big groups and they were WONDERFUL! Those people can work magic...Disney magic!

If anyone decides they'd like to sit with each other connect through a PM because it is possible!

It had to end because we got tired of freezing and had to come home to our 50-degree temperatures to thaw out! We were with friends and if you experienced a bus ride with our three little monsters, you would have remembered us! j/k I hope you had as much fun as we did.

OMG you are SO RIGHT! It was bloody cold!

 

[Kidlette]

Hi There,
Wanted to introduce myself, My name is Amy and I am Steve's (airtime247) wife. Now I know what he has been up to lately writing novels on Disboards, lol!

I am so excited to be going on another Disney cruise, especially since we have never been on the Wonder. Can't wait!

Welcome Amy! We are so happy to have you guys joining us! BTW, you probably read it earlier but I just have to say to the proud mama that your daughter is SO cute!

For the record, I love your screen name, that's adorable! I only saw Cinderella for the first time within the last year, can you believe it?!?!? Now, one of my favorite characters is GusGus! LOL.

Also, now that you mention it I'm not sure if everyone aware that "ryanmcin" on this board is my husband, Ryan.

I'm jealous of you - I've never been on the Magic! I love Dale Chihuly's work and I'd LOVE to see his piece(s) on the Magic! Although, I've seen pictures and I think I enjoy his piece on the Wonder better...I don't know, I can't remember which is which

 

[Kidlette]

I got through my math homework today and I was bored, so I've made some changes trying to work on the site thing. I've added the picture page and stuff. If anyone wants me to post pics to share or anything just shoot them to me in an email and I'll start adding everyone's stuff! http://sites.google.com/site/wonderjan23/

My email is: mrsjeccamcintosh@yahoo.com

Have a lovely day tomorrow everyone!

 

[SueTGGR]

Our new page looks great! FYI, it will be DH-Jeff, DS-Alec (he just turned 10) and myself-Sue. I'm still working on the FE decision. The main problem is I don't want to say yes & then not get the FE to hang outside of our cabin, which BTW is #6078. I don't like taking chances with upgrades and we had a few extra points. So we booked a balcony room. Last time we had the family one, we will see what the difference is in January.
Since we are telling a bit more about ourselves, let's see....
We own at SSR, AKV & VGC. Hopefully we won't have to sell off one but the belt is tightened and we are keeping our fingers crossed.
We took our first Disney cruise back in Jan 2008 on the Magic, Eastern Caribbean cruise. We have stayed at SSR, AKV (and yes, Boma is to die for!) and the Yacht Club. Mainly we travel from Nor Cal down to So Cal to go to Disneyland. I grew up in the Santa Monica area so DL is old hat to me, DH says I should charge for tours @ DL with how much I seem to know. Anyway, DH & DS quickly became addicts. ;>) DS went to DL the 1st time when he was 2 months old! We were supposed to go on the return cruise from Europe (Sept 2010) but canceled a few months ago when airfare was looking too pricey to get to Barcelona and then home from Florida. But this cruise will make me feel so much better! I can't wait.
So there you go, me in a few paragraphs.
Later,
Sue

 

[Kidlette]

Our new page looks great! FYI, it will be DH-Jeff, DS-Alec (he just turned 10) and myself-Sue. I'm still working on the FE decision. The main problem is I don't want to say yes & then not get the FE to hang outside of our cabin, which BTW is #6078. I don't like taking chances with upgrades and we had a few extra points. So we booked a balcony room. Last time we had the family one, we will see what the difference is in January.
Since we are telling a bit more about ourselves, let's see....
We own at SSR, AKV & VGC. Hopefully we won't have to sell off one but the belt is tightened and we are keeping our fingers crossed.
We took our first Disney cruise back in Jan 2008 on the Magic, Eastern Caribbean cruise. We have stayed at SSR, AKV (and yes, Boma is to die for!) and the Yacht Club. Mainly we travel from Nor Cal down to So Cal to go to Disneyland. I grew up in the Santa Monica area so DL is old hat to me, DH says I should charge for tours @ DL with how much I seem to know. Anyway, DH & DS quickly became addicts. ;>) DS went to DL the 1st time when he was 2 months old! We were supposed to go on the return cruise from Europe (Sept 2010) but canceled a few months ago when airfare was looking too pricey to get to Barcelona and then home from Florida. But this cruise will make me feel so much better! I can't wait.
So there you go, me in a few paragraphs.
Later,
Sue

Hi Sue!

No worries on the FE's. It's not biggie. Who knows, I may just leave something outside your door without your having an FE!

I updated your names and cabin numbers on the sheet. I will do more work to the page on Friday, but this week has been so hectic! (Meetings with school counselors to determine my future, math tutoring, math test, interviews - cross your fingers I finally get a job at 14 months unemployed! - and tonight is my math test! I'm actually writing this from the library...I should probably be studying, but...eh. oh well!

After the cruise, if we all still like eath other we can all meet up for a day at Disneyland! It sounds like most everyone is within driving distance (so-far)!

I'm sorry to hear about the financial tight belt, we know that one too! We actually called DVC a few months ago about how to get out of our contract/sell it (that was the saddest thing ever) , but it wasn't possible without us still owing a bunch of money, so we've not let it go yet. If I don't get this job though, it might come down to that at some point! DARN this economy!

Santa Monica is a lovely area I've only been to the pier there once, but it was nice. Ryan and I both grew up in San Diego and we've mostly stayed between there and Temecula.

Well...I should really get some school work done now.

Have a good night everyone. Disneyland tomorrow for my brother-in-law's 25th birthday!

Toodles

 

[airtime247]

Jessica - You've done a great job on the site. I love it! I'll email you a picture of us in the next few days. It will most likely be from our WDW trip in January. The next time you get around to updating the Characters of Wonder page, our hometown is Eureka, CA and we have main/early dining. We are celebrating Emma's 5th birthday on the cruise. It's not really a gift for her. It's for us but her birthday just happens to be near the sailing date. We'll let her think that and celebrate by letting her spend as much time in the Oceaneer Club as she wants. Meanwhile, Mom and Dad will rough it by the adult pool, in Palo, getting massages, etc.

I really doubt we will be able to visit Disneyland after the cruise since it gets in on Sunday and we have a 12-hour drive ahead of us! I'm trying to talk Amy into driving down a little early and spending the day before the cruise there and use some DVC points for a night at the Grand Californian.

Best of luck with your math test. I really hope you get the job you want. We're pulling for you here!

Have a great time at Disneyland!

Sue - The hanger doesn't have to be anything fancy. Spray paint a plastic Walmart bag lime green for all we care (your neighbors may disagree). I'll dig up some old threads to see if I can find quick, easy and cheap ideas. All you need is something with a pocket and a handle to hang from the fish. My DD has a closet full of foofy pink Princess purses that would do the job just fine. It doesn't even have to be Disney-related. The spirit of the exchange is what really matters. Like Jessica said, some things may just "appear" outside your door whether you want them or not!

I didn't originally catch that you are from Gilroy. I was born in San Jose and lived in the Bay Area until '95, mostly in Redwood City. I'm about six hours north now. I love Gilroy Gardens (I still want to call it Bonfante Gardens). It sure is a cute little park with the neatest trees. We took Emma when she was a baby but I really want to take her back now that she can ride some of the bigger rides. I've never been to the Garlic Festival but from what I hear, it's gotten way too crowded. I'll bet the locals probably avoid it as best as they can!

I wonder how many Californian's are going to be sailing with us. Fun!

-steve

 

[Tigger1313]

So it looks like we are the only ones from the east coast so far. Dave (52) and I (49) live in Annapolis Maryland. I turn 50 in April so this trip is the start of my birthday year. We are part of DVC as well, Vero Beach and AKV. I love AKV, and I purchased it on a DCL trip. I know every thing about Florida but this will be my first trip to CA. I know nothing about Disneyland. We hope to fly in on Friday and see a little bit of CA before the cruise. I can't wait.
Jessica I love the web site and will sending you a photo soon. Thanks for setting that up.

 

[Kidlette]

So it looks like we are the only ones from the east coast so far. Dave (52) and I (49) live in Annapolis Maryland. I turn 50 in April so this trip is the start of my birthday year. We are part of DVC as well, Vero Beach and AKV. I love AKV, and I purchased it on a DCL trip. I know every thing about Florida but this will be my first trip to CA. I know nothing about Disneyland. We hope to fly in on Friday and see a little bit of CA before the cruise. I can't wait.
Jessica I love the web site and will sending you a photo soon. Thanks for setting that up.

Awesome, I will keep an eye out for your pictures! And, don't thank me - thank Steve - it was his idea! to Steve

Also, I have to say, "Disnelyand virgins...how is that possible?!?!?" We would love to give you the grand tour, but Ryan and I are on the 2 night Disney "cruise to nowhere" directly preceding this sailing! Hey - everyone should hop on the 2 night sailing! (It's actually selling out so quickly that the prices keep rising/fluxing).

 

[Tigger1313]

Awesome, I will keep an eye out for your pictures! And, don't thank me - thank Steve - it was his idea! to Steve

Also, I have to say, "Disnelyand virgins...how is that possible?!?!?" We would love to give you the grand tour, but Ryan and I are on the 2 night Disney "cruise to nowhere" directly preceding this sailing! Hey - everyone should hop on the 2 night sailing! (It's actually selling out so quickly that the prices keep rising/fluxing).

WOW it's been a long time since I'v been called a "virgin" ,but sad to say yes I am a "DisneyLand Virgin". We did look into the 2night crusie to nowhere, but I really want to see Disneyland and some of CA. I hear that Disneyland is no where the size of Disneyworld but I still can't wait to see it.

 

[SueTGGR]

I am running off to work but I found this & can't wait to read through it:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-port-Cabo-San-Lucas.cfm
I found this FE on EBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370379811993&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1123
I am a TIGGER fan after all. I have seen a few pictures of similar ones through all the FE threads I have been reading. There is a great one on ideas for gifts, too. I love the DIS boards!

Later!

BTW, Tigger 1313 ask away about DL, I'm sure we will give you more info than you want. We will be there Saturday before the Cruise. Gee, I was 3 years old when I lost my DL virginity, does that make me bad?

 

[airtime247]

Sue - Great find on the Tigger FE. That is exactly like my FE except mine is yellow and has Mickey. I originally searched Ebay for you but struck out as what few I found were really expensive. After reading the description in your link, I searched for "Storage Hanging Organizer" and found a ton of options for as low as $1.

Cathy - What a great trip to celebrate your birthday. I think you'll love Disneyland. As much as I really love WDW as it's my favorite place to travel to, I don't feel it has the charm and nostalgia Disneyland has. It is really neat being in the park Walt built.

If you are limited for time, be sure you hit the things they don't have at WDW like the Matterhorn Bobsleds, Indiana Jones, Pinocchio, Mr Toad, Alice in Wonderland, Nemo subs, Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin, Storybook Land Canal Boats, and also Space Mountain and Pirates as they are much better here. DCA has a lot of haters in the Disney community but if you go into it with an open mind, you'll have a lot of fun there too.

In addition to park info, let us know if you need any hotel or local restaurant recommendations.

-steve

 

[Kidlette]

Sue - Great find on the Tigger FE. That is exactly like my FE except mine is yellow and has Mickey. I originally searched Ebay for you but struck out as what few I found were really expensive. After reading the description in your link, I searched for "Storage Hanging Organizer" and found a ton of options for as low as $1.

Cathy - What a great trip to celebrate your birthday. I think you'll love Disneyland. As much as I really love WDW as it's my favorite place to travel to, I don't feel it has the charm and nostalgia Disneyland has. It is really neat being in the park Walt built.

If you are limited for time, be sure you hit the things they don't have at WDW like the Matterhorn Bobsleds, Indiana Jones, Pinocchio, Mr Toad, Alice in Wonderland, Nemo subs, Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin, Storybook Land Canal Boats, and also Space Mountain and Pirates as they are much better here. DCA has a lot of haters in the Disney community but if you go into it with an open mind, you'll have a lot of fun there too.

In addition to park info, let us know if you need any hotel or local restaurant recommendations.

-steve

I'm behind on responding to everyone, so I'm going to catch up today! But, the first thing I want to respond to is about the "California Adventure haters" It is so true, there are a LOT of haters, and that is why they are sinking billions of dollars into improving it! The construction started last year and will end some time 2012. They are bringing things like a little mermaid ride (similar to WDW's nemo), and "CARS land" where you will be walking through Radiator Springs with CARS themed attractions. The best thing will be a roller coaster which is similar to Epcot's Test Track, the differents will be that you;'re riding around radiator springs! With that said, keep in mind that there is a LOT of construction there right now! At a point (and I'd have to look up when it is), they will be closing the front entrance completely to re-do the front of the park - this means that everyone will be forced to go through the GC entrance, and it also means that EVERYTHING up front will be closed! It might be prudent to see how many things will be closed and what kind of construction will be going on there at the time of your trip. I would say definitely check it out as Steve suggested, BUT, keep an open mind that there is a LOT of construction there, so keep your expectations low. It will be MUCH better in the future! The highlights at California Adventure are the Toy Story ride (a MUST), The Aladdin Show (A MUST), Tower of Terror, and California Screamin' (upside down roller coaster). By then, "World of Color" will also be showing (opens next month), so that will be neat too! We went to Disneyland and DCA yesterday and there was still a lot closed, and quite a few construction walls.

If you have questions about anything let us know - we are all happy to give our 2 cents

Also, if you have questions on food/dining while you're there, ask away! Let us know what kind of food you like and we can definitely make suggestions!

 

[Kidlette]

Happy Friday everyone!

I think I've made the final adjustment as to the view of our little site. I thought the last format was too dark and dreary. Disney is happy and fun, so our site now reflects that!

Be sure to check out some of the links I've added under "AllEarsNet Info". For anyone that doesn't know, Allearsnet.com is a WONDERFUL website that keeps trip reports and every piece of information imaginable about everything Disney! Ryan and I love to use this site to determine our dining when we go to WDW. Believe it or not, they have a menu for every single place to eat at every WDW park - whether it's just a cart or counter or a sit-down restaurant! Anyway, I found a trip report from the very 1st Mexico sailing Disney did in 2005! Hopefully this will help us all have a better idea of what's to come!


http://sites.google.com/site/wonderjan23/

Also - don't forget - if you want to share a bunch of pictures and stuff just email them to me! I will get them posted and we call can share some photos without making our discussion string outrageously long! Steve and Amy - I know you guys have pictures from January

Let me know if there's a link or something you think would be good on our little site! If you let me know I will add it ASAP!

 

[Kidlette]

Gee, I was 3 years old when I lost my DL virginity, does that make me bad?

OMG I couldn't stop laughing when I read that!
Sue you are a riot!

To answer your question............

 

[Kidlette]

WOW it's been a long time since I'v been called a "virgin" ,but sad to say yes I am a "DisneyLand Virgin". We did look into the 2night crusie to nowhere, but I really want to see Disneyland and some of CA. I hear that Disneyland is no where the size of Disneyworld but I still can't wait to see it.

I thought you might like that!

I understand about wanting to see Disneyland. It would almost be a shame to come here and not go! Disneyland is SO MUCH smaller than Disney World, but it's still worth every very expensive penny! It is true that California has both Disneyland and California Adventure, but if I had to guess I would think that these two parks combined equal the size of Magic Kingdom at WDW alone!

Then again, as someone else mentioned - it's really cool being in the park that Walt himself built!