February 12th, 2009 Wonder

[wink13]

Hello Feb 12-15 disboard cruisers:

I think it would be great to meet some of our disboard friends so we can at least say hello around the ship. Also, might be nice for our kids to meet others as it looks like a few are similar ages.

First what do you think meeting, and second where and when? This is our first cruise so those who may have more experience please help if interested.

I was thinking something like 3 p.m. by the goofy pool on embarkation day but have no idea if this is a good time or place.

Our cast is:

Me- Scott
DS 15 - Reid
DS 9 - Brett

What do you all think?

 

[stsomewhere]

I agree on a meet. Just say where and when.

Me- Christi
DH- Erik
DS-10 MAtt
DD-8 Marina

 

[wink13]

After we hear from a few more we'll finalize plans.

I agree on a meet. Just say where and when.

Me- Christi
DH- Erik
DS-10 MAtt
DD-8 Marina

 

[msusparty]

When and Where?


DH: Neil
DW: Sue
DD(7): Brooke
DD(9): Alex
DNeph(10): Daniel
DNeph(13): Timothy

DBro: Eric
DSis: Cheryl

 

[wink13]

Cool! The group is growing.

When and Where?


DH: Neil
DW: Sue
DD(7): Brooke
DD(9): Alex
DNeph(10): Daniel
DNeph(13): Timothy

DBro: Eric
DSis: Cheryl

 

[angelsfae]

This will be our first cruise for the two of us, and it is extra special because its valentines day!!!!

 

[wink13]

Welcome to the Disboard and the meet thread. From what I've read the cruise should be great fun.

This will be our first cruise for the two of us, and it is extra special because its valentines day!!!!

 

[stsomewhere]

This will be our first cruise for the two of us, and it is extra special because its valentines day!!!!

Welcome!

 

[kcashner]

This will be our 19th cruise on DCL, our second on the Wonder. THe standard meeting place/time is 3 pm or 3:30 on embarkation day, either by Goofy pool (pick a side, port or starboard), or by Studio Sea (not so good cuz the kids can't swim!)

I'd vote for 3 pm, starboard side of the Goofy pool.

There will be 2 of us sailing, me (Kathryn) and DD Koren 18

 

[wink13]

I'm going with the experienced cruiser here.

Let's plan on 3 p.m., starboard side of the Goofy pool.

Thanks Kathryn.

This will be our 19th cruise on DCL, our second on the Wonder. THe standard meeting place/time is 3 pm or 3:30 on embarkation day, either by Goofy pool (pick a side, port or starboard), or by Studio Sea (not so good cuz the kids can't swim!)

I'd vote for 3 pm, starboard side of the Goofy pool.

There will be 2 of us sailing, me (Kathryn) and DD Koren 18

 

[kcashner]

OK, some other Dis board thoughts. If you go to Home Depot, they have a display of Disney branded paints with paint chips in the shape of Mickey heads. Some people like to get the appropriate shade of green and use them for name tags in their lanyards. It makes a way to identify each other as dis-board people. On one cruise there were so many of us that the cruise director gave us a "shout out" at the first night's show.

Some groups go all out--green t-shirts, lanyards, etc. I'll do name tags for my group, but that's about it. Getting a teen to wear anything that wasn't HER idea is impossible.

 

[wink13]

I could see doing the name tags also but my 15 year old sounds like your 18 year old. He'll only wear what he thinks is cool.

Is it the lime green?

OK, some other Dis board thoughts. If you go to Home Depot, they have a display of Disney branded paints with paint chips in the shape of Mickey heads. Some people like to get the appropriate shade of green and use them for name tags in their lanyards. It makes a way to identify each other as dis-board people. On one cruise there were so many of us that the cruise director gave us a "shout out" at the first night's show.

Some groups go all out--green t-shirts, lanyards, etc. I'll do name tags for my group, but that's about it. Getting a teen to wear anything that wasn't HER idea is impossible.

 

[kcashner]

Yes, the traditional dis-board color is lime green. I have no idea why.

We're snowed in.....but 2 weeks from now I'll be "Wondering!"

 

[wink13]

Bummer on the snow. We've had some snow but not too bad. Two weeks and counting.

Yes, the traditional dis-board color is lime green. I have no idea why.

We're snowed in.....but 2 weeks from now I'll be "Wondering!"

 

[wink13]

I just found out there will be several movie choices as well as a new movie out just that week. Below is a list of movies they indicated would be showing:

WallE
HSM 3
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Morning Light
Bedtime Stories
Bolt (3D)
Hanna Montana
and opeing Feb 13 Confessions of a Shopaholic.

Just an FYI. I'm sure we'll have other things going on but if you need some downtime.

See you in a 10 days.

 

[stsomewhere]

Scott
Thanks for the movie info. Marina has been wanting to see Beverly HIlls chi..

Marina had the flu last week and missed 6 days of school. I was so worried that we would get it and we would not be allowed on the ship.
Fortunately, no one else got it.

We are making our final plans for next week. We double checked with the kids to confirm that they have not changed their minds about not going to WDW. Still, don't want to go.

We are going airboating. Matt would like to parasail on Cocoa Beach if the weather is nice. ( I would have to go ,too since he is only 70lbs.) I am not sure if I want to go.

When is everyone leaving.
We are leaving on Monday after school.(Driving) arriving Tuesday night.

 

[wink13]

We did parasailing a couple years ago at the Contemporary Resort and had a great time. My DW went with older DS and I went with younger DS. We would all go again without hesitation.

We are leaving Tuesday morning and arrive in Orlando at 2:55 p.m. A friend is picking us up at the airport and we're just hanging out. Picking up rental car Wed morning and off to the Port.

Scott
Thanks for the movie info. Marina has been wanting to see Beverly HIlls chi..

Marina had the flu last week and missed 6 days of school. I was so worried that we would get it and we would not be allowed on the ship.
Fortunately, no one else got it.

We are making our final plans for next week. We double checked with the kids to confirm that they have not changed their minds about not going to WDW. Still, don't want to go.

We are going airboating. Matt would like to parasail on Cocoa Beach if the weather is nice. ( I would have to go ,too since he is only 70lbs.) I am not sure if I want to go.

When is everyone leaving.
We are leaving on Monday after school.(Driving) arriving Tuesday night.

 

[msusparty]

When is everyone leaving.
We are leaving on Monday after school.(Driving) arriving Tuesday night.

We are leaving Wednesday Night from DTW. Staying at the Doubletree in Cocoa Beach.

Fyi, just saw in the paper that the space shuttle lauch scheduled for February 12 has been postponed for about a week.

The good news, however is that we able to sleep in just a little bit longer Thursday Morning

One week to go

 

[stsomewhere]

We are leaving Wednesday Night from DTW. Staying at the Doubletree in Cocoa Beach.

Fyi, just saw in the paper that the space shuttle lauch scheduled for February 12 has been postponed for about a week.

The good news, however is that we able to sleep in just a little bit longer Thursday Morning

One week to go

My Dh will be dissapointed. He just checked online line the other day and iy was still launching on the 12th.

We live close to DTW. I wish now we were flying. DD(MArina) hates to fly. We try to avoid it if possible. Last year, we had planned to drive but had to fly becasue Erik could not get off work. Marina cried the whole flight because of the pressure in her ears and they did not feel better after we landed.

We don't mind driving because we sight see along the way.
Erik gets to stop in Kentucky for alchol (bourbon) on the way home.:thumbsup

Erik was looking at book a 7night for October onboard. Matt(DS) says he wants to wait because he is not sure if he wants to go on another cruise this year. (We like to cruise during cold weather and the last week of Aug. go on a road trip)

Last year, we camped at Taquamonah Falls. Visited Pictured Rocks, Whitefish point, the Bear Ranch and other local spots. We even made them go to a cranberry farm .

The kids have a good time because usually we have a group that will go with us. Our friends were already asking us where we are going this year.

Two years ago, we went to Kentucky to The Cumberland Falls State Park for the "moonbow", rafted under the falls, horseback riding, hiking. Visited Natural bridge State Park. Then, we camped at Mammoth Cave for a few nights. The kids had a great time on the cave tours, hiking and the alpine slide.

 

[kcashner]

After a 4+ day period with no power and sleeping on a church floor, we are back home and warm. I can't tell you how ready I am to be on a cruise ship and be warm and not have to worry about anything!

I'm getting packed, doing laundry, etc.