DS8, DD5 on Wonder July 21,2002

[MrsScooby]

We are first time cruisers and looking for anyone else on the Wonder on 7/21/2002. DH and I are celebrating our 10th anniversary and hope our DS (8)and DD(5) make friends so that we can go off and have our own fun.
We are also debating making the car trip from northern Virginia to Cape Canaveral in one day or two. Any suggestions?

 

[ynggun21]

Hello, we will be on the Wonder July 21st. 2002, We are first doing 3 days in WDW and come that Sunday we are off to the Wonder. It will be me Frankie, my wife Laura Ann, and my 4 year old daughter Francesca. This will be our first cruise and were very excited, we will be staying in a cat. 5 room on deck 7...I think We are going through the pain staking task of getting everything ready so we don't have to (like usual) wait till the last minute. Anyway hope to see you on board.

 

[MrsScooby]

Hi Frankie,
We took the kids to WDW in 2000 and WDL last April. They loved it! We will be on Deck 5 on the Wonder. I'm also the organizer in the family and want to be well prepared for this trip. Lots of great suggestions on this Board. Hope to see you there!

We are also originally from New York.

Laurie

 

[DeDee]

We too will be first time cruisers on July 21st: myself, DH, DS (barely 10) and DS (5). We are starting out at Disney for 3 nights, then Hard Rock at Universal for 4 nights, then the cruise!! I already starting packing!! Staying on Deck 7. Hope to meet you on board!

 

[ynggun21]

Yea we will be on deck 7 as well, my daughter can't wait. Everyday she keeps asking me when are we going, are we leaving tomorrow. Its hard trying tell a 4 yr old kid were not going for another 6 weeks or so, she keeps thinking were leaving tomorrow. She is already packing they might all be stuffed animals but she is to excited and she forgets she needs clothes. Hey Laurie, what part of New York were you originally from? Hope to see you guys on board.

 

[ynggun21]

Hi DeDee we are also on Deck 7 somewhere in the middle of the ship...I think I have to check on it. My daughter is overly excited and keeps asking "are we going on the cruise tomorrow" Now how do you tell a 4 yr old kid we aren't going for another 6 weeks or so she doesn't understand but she decides to pack anyway. They may all be stuffed animals but I try to tell her she will need clothes as well Yes MrsScooby we will allow her to bring her Scooby doll since she is nuts for Scooby Doo. Anyway July 21st can't come fast enough and we are counting the days, hope all is well with all of you and hope to see you guys on board.

 

[MrsScooby]

Ynggun21, I'm from Huntington Long Island and my DH is from Yorktown Heights NY. We met in Rochester at college and moved to Va. in 1994. Funny I still feel like NY is home. My DD is probably bringing Bambi on the cruise, but that can change. Scooby Doo is way too big. My DH and DS are the big Scooby fans. In fact Darren (DH) is Darth Scooby on the Star Wars boards and I "borrowed" his idea.
Dedee, it looks like our five year olds will be in the same kids group. Kelly has watched the cruise video over and over. She can't wait. No age division at the pool so that is where we will all most likely meet up.
I'm still debating how much to bring in terms of beach toys and if I should try to buy snorkle gear at Targets. I hear the masks they rent are old and scratched. DH doesn't want to lug around too much stuff.
Did you read the thread on sea lice? I had a friend whose vacation was ruined by jelly fish, so I ordered the safe sea lotion. Better safe than sorry.
Looking forward to meeting you two in July.

Laurie

 

[el_tigre]

It will be our family's first time cruising together on July 21 too. My wife and I will have our DS, who will turn 7 a few days before we sail. DW and I have both cruised, but not together, and not on Disney. We'll be on deck 5 too (gotta be near the Oceaneer's Club). Unlike the rest of you, we'll be visiting WDW after our cruise.

Like you MrsScooby, I'll be driving down right before we go. While we're from California, we'll be in Charlotte at a trade show that ends July 20 at 5 p.m. We'll probably leave much earlier than that though. Still, we're probably nuts for driving that far with so little time.

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Sean

 

[MrsScooby]

el-tigre, I'm trying to convince the DH to drive down part of the way on Friday and arrive at the Raddison mid afternoon on Saturday before cruise. I'm hoping the DS and DD will make friends before cruise even starts since many cruisers stay at Raddison.

I forgot to ask. Have any of you signed on for a shore excursion?
I've signed us up for the Atlantis trip. 11:00am. I know it is probably better to arrange it ourselves than sign up for Disney's excursion, but I'm not inclined to wing it on our first trip. Maybe next time.

Working on my packing list...do those motion sickness bands work?

-Laurie

 

[el_tigre]

I'm doubting that I'll hit Port Canaveral before 9 p.m. Saturday. I'll still have some work to do at my trade show until at least noon. I think we'll need a cruise vacation after that drive.

I haven't signed up for any excursions yet. We have been trying to sign up for the Dolphin Swim for a couple weeks, but it's booked up and I think there's little hope for a cancelation. Haven't tried the Dolphin Encounter yet. We haven't decided if that one would be worth it, but I bet we'll run into the same problem if we do. Atlantis is the only other thing that really interests us in Nassau (we'll probably wing it if we choose this). I went to Nassau when I was on another cruise as a teenager and I didn't like it very much. Things could be different now, but I'm not so sure I'll feel differently after reading what many others have said on these boards. I think the key to enjoying this stop could be going to one of the positively reviewed excursions though.

Sean

 

[ynggun21]

Hi Laurie, I heard that those patches aren't really that effective. You might want to bring Bonine, dramamine might make you a bit drowsey, Bonine on the other hand is very effective. I only took Bonine once but that was when i went Shark fishing off of Montauk NY and the boat was 41' I never get sick on a boat and that one day teh water was so rough a friend gave me the Bonine and I felt like a million bucks, Bonine would be the way i would go. I also believe it is ok for children as well. Hope this helps.

 

[teacher3410]

Hello everyone! My family and I will be cruising on the Wonder July 21. (DD8 and DS6) We will be driving down on the 20th and staying at the Radisson. If you decide to stay at the Radisson, don't forget to use the Fall Special promotion and get the room for $59. We will probably arrive late afternoon as we have a 12 hour drive. We live near Knoxville, TN.

We are very excited about the cruise. I hope my children will enjoy the club so my husband and I can eat at Palos one night. I'm having such a hard time deciding what the best night will be. I don't want to miss any of the other restaurants!

We don't know our room number yet, and we also haven't decided on any shore excusions. My email is jpfassler@charter.net if anyone would like to arrange to meet on the ship. I look forward to meeting all of you.

Pam

 

[noahsmom]

Myself (Kelli), husband (Bill) and son Noah will be at WDW for 3 nights prior to boarding the Wonder. My son will be 4.5 yrs old when we sail. We are celebrating our 15 yr anniversary. Noah is very excited about going on the Disney cruise. I'm very sure he will LOVE the Oceaneers Club - he lives for that kind of stuff. Being an only child, he loves to interact with other kids his age.
I look forward to hopefully meeting all of you. Our room in on deck 6.

My email is kheintz@amfam.com if anyone's interested.

 

[DeDee]

I'm still debating on the shore excursions. I can't decide if I want to do the Blue Lagoon or the Atlantis (on my own). I am definately taking my own snorkle stuff and a few beach toys...not many!

It seems a lot of people are staying nearby so I better get up early on cruise day and head that way so I won't be last in line!!

 

[DeDee]

Frankie,

Are you a Yankee's fan? I live down the street from Andy Pettitte!

 

[MrsScooby]

el_tigre- if you really want a dolphin encounter there is Dolphin Cove in Orlando. Expensive, but the website was cool. I forget what the minimun age was though. I plan on trying it when my DD is older.
ynggun21- I was thinking of the wrist bands for my DH and DS who need to avoid meds. I , on the other hand, am very prone to motion sickness. Bonine works well for me as do ginger capsules.
I fell asleep on the plane after Bonine, not sure if it was the meds or that I was just tired . I will definitely give my DD something.
Teacher3410- I was also worried about which restaurant to skip if I have to for Palo. I plan on getting there early so I won't have to choose, I hope. If I do it will probably be Parrot Cay that is bumped.
Noahsmom- My DD just turned 5. Kelly loves to make friends too! Noah will probably be in the same group as Frankie's DD, but I'm sure we'll see you too.
DeDee- I'm planning on getting there early too! I hear they board early than advertised, around 12:30 or so.

Laurie

 

[ynggun21]

DeDee are you kidding me IM a HUGE Yankees fan, I got to meet Andy Pettite once during the World Series. He's is really a nice guy. To bad he is hurt right now, I miss his pitching. If you see him tell him to hurry up and get that arm better WOW I can't believe you live right down the street from him, that is so cool. I hope we can get to met on the ship, so I can tell everyone I met someone who lives down the street from Pettite

 

[DeDee]

We actually live in a suburb of Houston, Deer Park, where he grew up. He really is a nice and regular guy. His son was on the same YMCA basketball team as my son this winter, and his entire family shows up to watch every game! I see him a lot in the school line dropping his son off. His parents and in-laws live on the same street also, in houses that he built for them! Too bad the Astros couldn't get him to play here!!

I can't wait to meet all of ya'll also...(Texas termology coming through).

 

[ynggun21]

Ya'll... Your Dang right with that Texas Term. I think IM going to mosey on down to work now I will catch up to ya'll later. My the way IM a fan of the Long Horns as well. Talk to you later.

 

[MrsScooby]

DeDee and Frankie- My hubby, Darren and I ,we're Met fans, hope you won't hold it against us?

Pam, I've got the $59 rate at the Radisson also. I hear it's a nice place to stay. I don't know when we will get in , I'm sure we'll meet up with you there though.

Question:

I was thinking of buying a pair of two-way radios for the cruise. I'm not sure what kind to buy. Does anyone have any suggestions ?

Laurie