Drummonds Halloween Adventure 2008 Live(ish) - Day 3

[NeilDrum]

We got up fairly late after HHN and DH watched a bit of the footie before we left Sheraton at around 11:45. Grabbed a burger from McD's and then we were off on the road in the 'beast' to Port Canaveral for our first Disney Cruise.

We arrived at the port around 13:00 and were on the ship by 13:25. We were annnounced onboard (very loudly) 'All the way from manchester england, the Drummond family'. I thought I was about to fight Ricky Hatton with that introduction. gig:

We grabbed a bite to eat in Parrots Cay and then headed down to our stateroom. We had booked a cat 12 but were lucky enough to be upgraded to a cat 9. I walked in all excited looking out the porthole, DH kept asking me to look around, which I was. Unfortunately, I had completely walked passed (several times), the dozen red roses he had had delivered They were FAB - thanks Neil - I was just excited x x x

It was time for the lifeboat drill and we donned our lifejackets and headed to our meeting point which was in Animators Pallet. I just couldnt stop laughing - no pics though - not the most flattering of accessories!!!!

After returning our lifejackets to the room, we headed upstairs for the sailaway party. Handed with our streamers, we grabbed a Mai Tai and enjoyed the party.

We were on the 2nd dinner sitting, so we changed and headed for the show, which tonight was the Golden Mickeys. BRILLIANT - like watching a broadway show.

Our first nights dinner was back in Parrots Cay and we met our servers and table mates. Sarah & Wayne were from the US and had got married the previous day and were on their honeymoon. Our server was from Bosnia and to be honest, we struggled to understand her. This was the most disappointing part of the cruise for me. Everyone around us seemed to be having a great time with their servers and guests - we were just bored!!!!!!!!

We had more of a good time with another server who had looked after us at lunchtime. You can not pick your servers or who you sit with so we didnt have much choice but it did disappoint.

After filling up, we were tired so we had a quick cocktail and retired to our stateroom!!

A day at sea tomorrow.

Claire

 

[natalielongstaff]

lovely flowers ( i bet i would have missed them in the excitement ! )

 

[irongirlof12]

how romantic of your DH. shame about your server.

 

[Pinky166]

Opps about your flowers.....I am looking forward to your cruise report as I have recently booked our first one for next Sept.

 

[jockey]

Great report, the sailaway party looks fab

 

[Claire L]

Lol about the introduction when boarding the ship

Lovely flowers

Claire

 

[Snowy-girls]

Lovely flowers,how kind of Hubby.Shame about your server.x.

 

[suzycute]

Thanks for your trip report! Sounds like we shouldn't miss the Golden Mickeys when we board the Wonder in 9 days!!

 

[mark&sue]

we felt exactly the same way on our cruise. Every one really rates the service but we did not find it good at all and did not enjoy sitting with the family we were with, however overall the cruise was such a wonderful experience it wouldn put me off doing another one and hope we have better service.

looking forward to reading more


susan

 

[jjk]

sail away party looks great

 

[mandymouse]

Great pics Shame you weren't impressed with your servers

 

[wicket2005]

Lovely report, thanks for sharing.

Are the tables in fours or would a family of 4 be made to share with strangers?

 

[florida sun]

Great day, shame about your server, we had brilliant service when we were onboard and were put on a table of 8 other guests, but it worked out really well