Best movie ever!!! ohhh Jake Ryan, I know, you're not into him, seeings how you are a guy, but I know all the girls will agree, Jake Ryan is just dreamy.
Jake Ryan is my boyfriend, back off.
And you're not excited about that or anything are you?
PS: Went into our pathetic, little Sephora yesterday, they don't carry the Dior lip stuff I was looking for
Order it online! You still have enough time to get it before then. Or you could just get it at downtown disney...
. This will be Tritons on the Wonder. On our first cruise we didnt do this much because we didnt understand that there were no extra charges involved. We figured we would have to tip or something. Now we go as often as our schedule will allow.
I've been thinking . . . I know, I know, dangerous! Have a couple of other tips for the newer cruisers.
1 - Have some one dollar bills for the porters at the port and room service if you plan to use it. I haven't been to the west coast port, but at Port Canaveral, you give your bags to porters as soon as you get out of your car/bus/taxi. You don't see these bags until typically 3pm or later. And if you plan on using room service it is expected that you tip the server.
2 - If you are anything like us, we rarely go out to eat. So we really enjoy going to the sit down/full service resturants for breakfast and lunch while on the ship
All above are just walk in and eat!
One more thing....Do I have to book that crown paradise something or another in advance???
23 days .....23 days......(starting tomorrow)
OK folks! I FINALLY got a response from DCL about the sailing away party!! Here's what I wrote:
I just wanted to ask what is the protocol for the Sail Away Party, when
it is Super Bowl Sunday? I will be traveling on February 5th on the 7
night, Mexican Riviera cruise, on the Wonder. I have heard various
rumors, board postings and recounts of other travelers that on Super
Bowl Sunday, the Sail Away party is cancelled, due to the game. I have
heard the Sail Away party, as well as the safety drill is postponed
until the following morning.
Here are my concerns:
1. I understand the ship will be in international waters and there
might be challenges receiving a signal. Considering the game starts at
3:00 PST and the ship doesn't depart until 5:00, losing the signal to
international waters will likely not happen until after the game is
over.
2. I understand the Super Bowl will be played in all sports bars, like
Diversions, as it should be. My concern is, will the game be played on
the large screen on the deck where the Sail Away party usually takes
place? If so, will the game be turned off to accommodate the Sail Away
party?
3. I understand that the Personal Navigator and all Cast Members will
provide me with any and all information regarding this issue, but
considering DCL has departed on Super Bowl Sunday MANY times before, I'm
assuming there is a protocol and plan on what the schedule is, I would
just like a heads up, so not to get my kids excited about the Sail Away
party if it's not going to happen.
Thanks so much for your help and information. We're SO looking forward
to this sailing and hope we have the Sail Away party to look forward
to!! It was one of the highlights of our last cruise with Disney!
I went off of the other replies y'all got, didn't give them much room for a canned answer. Here's their reply:
Thank you for choosing a Disney Cruise Line vacation!
I would be happy to assist you.
In order to provide an accurate response to your email message regarding
Super Bowl Sunday on the ship, we need to conduct additional research.
We appreciate your patience while we process your request and look
forward to contacting you shortly.
I hope this information has been helpful. If you require further
assistance in planning your visit, please feel free to contact us.
We look forward to sailing with you!
Have a Magical Day!
Wilma
Poor Wilma! Didn't know what she was getting into when she opened MY e-mail!! Looking forward to getting an answer!! I'll keep you posted!!
Guess who is off today!!!
I think it is at the Plaza Inn where it has always been, not the new Jolly Holiday Cafe (though it is adorable too). Ariel's Grotto ressies are totally worth it! We did it and arrived with less than the recommended time to spare, we were still standing with an unobstructed view. We were center on a tier up with a planter in front of us. There wasn't anyone for another 3 yards. The picnic seating is different and the line much longer, but better than nothing. If you want to get the fastpasses yourself, it is across from the Grand Californian, next to the rapids ride.
Apologies to the first time visitors, but California Adventure is a MESS right now. Don't hop too much. Getting in and out is a wee bit of a nightmare, you feel like salmon swimming upstream. Give yourself plenty of time if you're trying to catch a show. This is especially true for Aladdin. You can't enter the gates and go straight there. You're going to be forced over to Soaring over California and then you'll have to walk the length of the park in the opposite direction. As for Disneyland, several of the shops on the left side (Candy Palace, Nickel Arcade, Carnation Cafe, Blue Ribbon Bakery, Coke Corner, Gibson Girl) are all down for renovations, possibly till the summer. They're getting ride of Blue Ribbon and giving Carnation back their indoor seating. Gibson Girl is getting more seating too. Candy Palace will have additional space for viewing candy making.
Definitely check out Carnation Plaza Inn (especially during Friday/Saturday night swing dance parties). There are photos of Walt dancing there back in the day. Sadly, they intend on tearing up this charming part of the park to turn it into a Princess monstrosity that they'll regret in 10 years and tear out again (I would compare this mistake to the one of tearing out people mover and Mary Blair murals). They claim it is for progress right now, but take a look at the diagrams and you'd cringe. It is so sadly cheese-ey! And this is coming from a princess lover with a two year old daughter!
On happier notes, get yourself first time visitor buttons, makes your visit extra special. Or a button fairyjust might try to snag them for you and deliver them in your fish extender. There's a secret spot to view Fantasmic from behind a large lighting structure that will move upwards immediately prior to the show (thus giving you quite the view). Personally, I would recommend you find a spot on the bridge. It is far away, but I find the slightly aerial view more enjoyable. Added plus, you don't get wet! Just get a spot near a railing and you're unobstructed. Watch out for trees though. Also, check the Calendar. Fantasmic is going down for maintenance but I can't remember when. If you want to go to Blue Bayou, make the reservation now or go at lunch on a weekday. Cafe Orleans is very good and cheaper. Napa Rose is the best, order a glass of Magicale. It is so good, it can sell out. Personally, I discourage people from eating in Tomorrowland (I find most of their food over priced and very theme park quality). There is legitimately good food in the park.
