Early roll call for March 20-23rd 08 Wonder cruise

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Hi,
there is no reason to book those things ahead of time for CC.
We never do, we just walk up and rent them as we want to do them.
If you do bikes, there are 2 nice trails to ride just off the runway. One of them now has an observation tower. It gives a great view of the ship and the island, be sure and bring your camera.Plus be sure and look down around the tower. there are soe whimsical things Disney put there to see. most miss them because they are looking off in the distance.
There are lots of water stations on the trails too. Ice cold.

It is best to wait and see if the weather is ok for the trikes and such. sometimes it can get too windy and they wont rent them. Best to do them in the morning before the wind picks up.

The things you should book ahead of time would be the banana boat ride, eco tour,glass bottom boat, parasailing. Those are very popular, this time of the year you can often book them at the last minute even.

I dont think your ship will be full because it is conidered a holiday cruise and costs exra even though you return on easter morning.
The only way i know to see if its full is to look on line and see how many cabins are available. But even if DCL doesnt have any available many TA's will have rooms still.

We have been on a full ship a coupletimes. The only reason we knew this was because thew captain announced it. Events are spread out around the ship so well it is never all that crowded,

Hope this helps you some.

Kathy

 

[Jen Filling]

Hello Lisa,

I'm so glad to see someone else joined our group. Sorry to hear Kathy can't make the trip. But, I am glad you were able to go in January.

Few corrections.... I have a daughter not a son. And this will be their 3rd cruise with DCL. My DH's 4th total...3 with DCL. I will not be joining them on this cruise but will meet up with them in WDW afterwards.

My, DD LOVES DCL.... how old are your children? Maybe they will be in the same group. My DD is 9.

Since we are CClub members we were able to book our stuff early. My DH wants to swim with the stingrays at CC. That is all I booked so far. Kathy suggested a pirate tour on Nassau. So, they are thinking of walking over there at that point. But, we are not real big fans of Nassau so they might just stay on the ship. My DD can't wait we have a count down on our fridge.

They also booked a hotel at the port because it was cheaper to fly in the day before. (they will be flying from Baltimore) Even with the hotel cost it was still cheaper.

Glad you can join us... talk to you soon

 

[Jen Filling]

Just bumping us up....

 

[ldalvarado]

I have a DD who is 9 too! I also have a younger DD who will be a month shy of 6 when we sail. They are both so excited!

The only thing I have booked is the dolphin experience in Nassau. I kind of wanted to hang on the boat while we are in Nassau, but DH is a go, go, go kind of person and CC will be hard enough for him (he hates the whole lay on the beach thing), so I think the dolphin deal will be enough to keep all of us happy.

If DDs and I love the cruise, but he doesn't, then we will plan a future one for just us girls.

 

[Jen Filling]

I'm so glad to hear your DD is 9. Does your daughter have email?

On our last cruise my DD was able to chat with another girl via email prior to the trip. This gave them a chance to introduce themselves. And, they were so excited to meet on the cruise. If you are interested send my a private email.

My DH would agree with your DH he hates to just sit around on the beach. He likes to be active all the time.

My DH and DD are going on this trip without me. My last cruise was not a good experience for sea sickness so I opted to sit this one out. We are going to meet in WDW on Easter Sunday to spend the rest of the week in the parks.

They both love the cruise ship. You will have a blast....

talk to you soon

 

[ldalvarado]

No, no private email for DD#1, but you can send to me and I will let her use my account to respond. Not sure how to send a private though... too new to the boards.

I took my first cruise ever last year on RCL. The girls in the family took my MIL for her 80th bday. It was fun, but I thought it would have been more fun with the girls, thus the DCL trip. We will see how Daddy likes it, but I am sure the girls and I will have a blast.

 

[Jen Filling]

I sent you a private message with my email address.

Look at the top where it has Welcome.... click on the private message link to read.

hope that helps...

 

[Jen Filling]

Well guys I'm off to Disney World for vacation.

We are celebrating our wedding anniversary this week. What better place then the happiest place on earth.

I catch up with you when I return.

Have a great week....

 

[Jen Filling]

Well I'm back....

And, very tired... What a great trip to WDW....

We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at the castle over looking fantasy land... couldn't ask for more...

Counting down to our next trip....51 days I think

Are you ready?

 

[janp]

Hello anybody there !!!

We will be on this cruise our 1st ever (and prob not the last according to everyones discussions !!) This is our 5th trip to FLORIDA but obviously never been on a cruise before. We are so excited and nervous , ive been on lots of other websites and picked up lots of info/tips
Not found anybody going on same trip as us UNTIL I found this website ..
We are coming over from SUNNY (not !!) ENGLAND !! so PLEASE can we order some excellent weather between 15th march and 30th march !!
We are family of 4 myself, husband and 2 girls aged (13 & 8).

 

[johardy]

we will be on the same cruise as you and also from England so ready for the sunshine,it is our first time on the wonder but have been on the magic 4 times and love it.
My husband and I will be traveling with our grandson while his parents are on a Royal Caribbean ship at the same time.

 

[gmark2000]

Hey folks,

I'm not on your cruise but I found out this news for your cruise...

Disney Cruise Line will transform the animated feature ‘Toy Story’ into a stage show when ‘Toy Story - The Musical’ debuts March 20th, 2008 aboard Disney Wonder.

Following the storyline of the original Disney•Pixar film, the musical uses toy figures Buzz Lightyear and Woody to explore the true meaning of friendship.

‘The “Toy Story” film offered us a rich story and some incredible visual elements to build upon,’ said Jim Urry, vp entertainment for Disney Cruise Line, who assembled a team to create costumes, set designs and a new musical score.

DCL said larger-than-life props help transform the 977-seat Walt Disney Theatre into a toy-sized world, with a rear projection screen aiding the transformation between human-sized and toy-sized scenes.

Here is the video of the rehearsals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WWK6vANEmY

 

[johardy]

thank you for taking the time to tell us about the new show,how exciting, cann't wait to tell my granson Toy Story is his favorite .

 

[Jen Filling]

Thank you so much for the info on Toy Story... My DD is excited to see the new show

 

[Jen Filling]

Hello,

I'm so glad to see others have joined the group. My name is Jen and my DH and DD (who is 9) will be on this cruise. I will be meeting them at WDW when the cruise returns to Florida.

This will be their 3rd DCL cruise. Both are excited.... If you have any questions or just want to chat let me know.

WOW both of you are from England?? What a long trip.... I hope you have safe travels. We are only 2 hours away...by plane from Florida. Not too bad..

Can't wait....

Talk to you all soon

 

[janp]

Hello again ! England calling !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG ! its absolutley freezing here tonight, just got to pop out and drop my eldest daughter (13) at a Play in our local theatre. Wish we could just stay in the warm house ...
Anyway back to more important things !! The Cruise ......
I have booked my 8 yr old into the OCeanner Lab hopefully she will meet up with someone and make friends, she is so excited but really nervous incase she doesnt find a friend !! She acts older than 8 and is very funny so hopefully someone will latch on to her !!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone know of any teenagers 13 or so as now the older one is leaning over my shoulder saying what about ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Help please.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Howdy all,
I am the original OP of this thread but had to cancel a few weeks back due to DH getting laid off.
I just wanted to drop by and wish all of you a very Magical cruise and I hope at least one of you will write a review of the New Toy Story show. I have been waiting for it for about 6 months now. I nee dyou to be my eyes and ears for it

I will be with you in spirit

Tell Mickey hello for me!!

Kathy

 

[Jen Filling]

Hello England....

It was warm here today for a change. Never this warm in Feb. End of the week it will be back to the 30s.

My Daughter should be in the same lab as your 8 year old. Do you allow her to email? If so, maybe the two girls can chat before the cruise. Our last trip my daughter was able to chat with a girl online before hand and they couldn't wait to see each other on board.

you can PM me with your email info or I can PM you with mine...

The girls will have a BLAST! My daughter loved the lab on the last cruise...we couldn't get her out. My husband and daughter are flying in the day before and staying at a hotel near the port. After the trip we are all going Disney World for some more fun...

When do you arrive? Boy, I'm sure that will be a long trip to Florida...

Hope to talk soon...

 

[janp]

Hi , me again..
Yes Ill tell my daughter when she gets home from school and im sure shell jump at the chance of chatting by email with your daughter!!
We are staying at the port night before too.
I will pm you (not done it before but will have a go !!)

Kahy... just been reading your trip reports - omg you are so lucky a)living in florida and b) being able to go on so many cruises. hopefully this being our first it will get us all in the mood. Trouble is , the flights from the uk before we start are expensive , add on hotels, tickets then a cruise - its Pricey..Just have to start a ne saving pot when we get back
My day off today so ive got to tear myself away from this computer the is calling !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan

 

[janp]

Hi jen tried to pm you but cant get it to work !
any ideas