February 27th 2011 Mexican Riviera aboard the Wonder

[Miasmom2009]

Hi everyone!
We are super excited about joining you guys! It will be our third cruise with Disney but first one as parents and first one from LA.
We are also flying from pdx so any tips and deals that you guys find please share
Is there disney transportations from Long Beach airport as well as LAX?
Anyone taking a toddler with them? Our dd will be 19 months by the time we board.
Looking forward to meet everyone

 

[IndianaPrincess]

Hi everyone!
We are super excited about joining you guys! It will be our third cruise with Disney but first one as parents and first one from LA.
We are also flying from pdx so any tips and deals that you guys find please share
Is there disney transportations from Long Beach airport as well as LAX?
Anyone taking a toddler with them? Our dd will be 19 months by the time we board.
Looking forward to meet everyone

I don't have a toddler anymore, but I've cruised when my kids where they age. It's a peice of cake! They just chill in their stroller and enjoy all the excitement and attention!

 

[IndianaPrincess]

Less than 7 months away!!!!!!!

 

[AQW]

I thought we could start a get to know you game.... Everyone play along!

I'll play along with you Rachel!

The ABC's of me:

A- "awesome adventure" you've done or would like to do on this cruise? Nothing in particular... I'm just happy to be going on this cruise as a family. I've been on ten cruises (will be 11 by the time this cruise rolls around) but only one with my whole family - me, DH, and the kids. We've had a pretty rough year and I'm looking forward to this relaxing trip.

B- Breakfast. Yum! what's your favorite.. on or off ship. We're green smoothie fans in my family... my favorite is spinach, kale, fresh pineapple, and frozen bananas. YUM.

C- Children.. Tell about your young'ins. Dexter is 8yo (will turn 9yo the day we sail!) and he loves USC football, Star Wars, and, most of all, everything LEGO. When he grows up he wants to be either an inventor or a movie director. He's a terrific kid, very positive and kind. Celeste is 5yo and loves animals, especially dogs. When she grows up she wants to be a vet specializing in police dogs. She is sweet and sassy and a real character. My kids are just across-the-board awesome!

D- Disney. (of course) what is your favorite Disney memory. No single isolated memory... I grew up 15 minutes from Disneyland so I've been there so many times there's not a certain thing that stands out. I'd say overall it's the memory of our first Disney cruise - it was truly a MAGICAL family vacation.

E- Embarrassing moment. Everyone has one.. come on, do tell. I don't embarrass easily, so this is a tough one. Maybe stuff from back in the teen years when I was much more easily embarrassed.

F- Fish extenders. Ok as a newbie, if you've cruised, tell the best gift you've received or what would you like to see in that pocket outside your door? I liked the practical items (pens, post-its), regional things (postcards or goodies from people's hometowns), and of course treats.

G- Guilty pleasure. Do tell..... Reality TV, both semi-quality stuff (Project Runway, Top Chef) and mind-suckingly bad stuff (Rock of Love springs immediately to mind).

Who's next?

 

[DisneyZell]

My turn:

A- "awesome adventure" you've done or would like to do on this cruise? - Adventure I did on one of my last Disney cruise was the Royal Dolphin swim with my son. We had the best time. This cruise we are really looking forward to the mule ride/zip line tour in Puerta Vallarta.

B- Breakfast. Yum! what's your favorite.. on or off ship. - Eggs benedict

C- Children.. Tell about your young'ins - DS Connor just turned 8 and like AQW loves USC football (DH went to USC); DS Nick is 11 1/2 and likes UCLA (I went there)...makes for interesting times when they play each other in football! They both play pop warner football in the fall and lacrosse in the spring.

D- Disney. (of course) what is your favorite Disney memory. - A year and a half ago, we were at Animal Kingdom walking around Camp Mickey. A cast member approached us and wanted to know if we would like to be in the parade that afternoon. Of course we said yes and got to ride in a float that day...we had a photopass photographer along the route who took tons of pictures so got lots of cools pictures.

E- Embarrassing moment. Everyone has one.. come on, do tell. - Well this goes back a long time ago...in 2nd grade my mom made me wear a certain pair of pants to school. Well, during recess, they split in the back! So, called my mom to bring me a new pair...what does she do...brings a needle and thread to sew them up in the bathroom!! Obviously I was scarred for life as I still remember that!

F- Fish extenders. Ok as a newbie, if you've cruised, tell the best gift you've received or what would you like to see in that pocket outside your door? - I just love the homemade things we get. They are always so unique and thoughtful.

G- Guilty pleasure. Do tell..... Again, like AQW, reality shows. My favorites are Amazing Race & Survivor.


Hoepfully we'll hear from others soon.

 

[AQW]

DS Connor just turned 8 and like AQW loves USC football (DH went to USC)

I'm sure Dexter and Connor will be fast friends! My DH also went to USC, as did his parents... his parents actually met on the steps of the SC library. The whole family is rabid over the Trojans - I totally married into an SC cult.

 

[Kirbo]

The ABC's of me:

A- "awesome adventure" you've done or would like to do on this cruise?
This is our first cruise and I still have no idea what adventures we'll do. We think we need to do ones with our girls (who are six) and one of them can be very reticent to try new things. At first I thought we'd do the dolphin one, but then realized it'll be a ton of money and she very well may chicken out at the last minute .

B- Breakfast. Yum! what's your favorite.. on or off ship.
I love peanut butter and toast.

C- Children.. Tell about your young'ins.
Identical twin girls. Who are anything but identical . Seriously, if we hadn't done the DNA test, I would think they were fraternal. They are six and totally into Barbie at this point in their lives.

D- Disney. (of course) what is your favorite Disney memory.
I went to Disney twice as a kid. I don't remember much. I loved the Matterhorn (sp?), but don't remember much else.

E- Embarrassing moment. Everyone has one.. come on, do tell.
Kissing my now DH on our first date and he didn't kiss me back

F- Fish extenders. Ok as a newbie, if you've cruised, tell the best gift you've received or what would you like to see in that pocket outside your door?
Our first cruise and I think we'll sit the FEs out this time.

G- Guilty pleasure. Do tell.....
Ice cream on Sundays and Thursdays after the kids are in bed

 

[Ladyshopper]

Ok, am officially excited now as flights are booked, so means we are definitely coming!!

Flying out to LA on 22nd Feb, so got a few days to see some sights first before we go cruising. Got some logistics to sort out of where we're staying etc, but first night is a hotel fairly near airport, and night before cruise is likely to be at the Crowne Plaza paid for with my priority points (so free!!).

If anyone else is staying there perhaps we could look at transport options, bound to be cheaper when split between a couple of families?

 

[euclid2323]

We booked about a month ago! It will be: Me- Autumn 34
DH- Jonathan 34
DD- Natalie 5
My daughter was just diagnosed with lupus and is extremely sun sensitive, so that should be a bit of a challenge. We were on the Wonder last year for a four day so we kind of know the drill, we'll just have to do kids club during sunny hours and Mickey pool at night. The only thing I'm concerned about are shore excursions, if anyone has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated! It looks like there will be several kids around her age, with her being an only, I'm really excited about that!

 

[Kirbo]

We booked about a month ago! It will be: Me- Autumn 34
DH- Jonathan 34
DD- Natalie 5
My daughter was just diagnosed with lupus and is extremely sun sensitive, so that should be a bit of a challenge. We were on the Wonder last year for a four day so we kind of know the drill, we'll just have to do kids club during sunny hours and Mickey pool at night. The only thing I'm concerned about are shore excursions, if anyone has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated! It looks like there will be several kids around her age, with her being an only, I'm really excited about that!

If sun is an issue perhaps you could look into buying her a parasol. I've seen more and more folks using them nowadays (such as Marcia Cross). I bet you could find a great one with princesses or Tinkerbell on it for her. Our girls are six, so a perfect age to meet up with your daughter.


I just booked us into the Sunrise Hotel San Pedro. It'll be $99 plus taxes and it includes a continental breakfast and free shuttle to the port.

I still haven't gotten our plane tickets yet. I'm not sure if I should book us on JetBlue, which is showing slightly cheaper flights, or on Southwest, which has such a fabulous cancellation policy and gives you two free checked bags.

What are you all doing for flights?

 

[DisneyZell]

Well, we just booked our plane tickets We are flying in on Friday evening and will return the Monday after the cruise. It now seems like it is not too far away. I have been looking at the excursions as well, so hopefully will make up my mind as to what we want to do! The boys start school next Wed. so we just got our school supplies today...it seems like they need more and more each year! We have been busy with football practice this month, so it will be nice once school starts and our practice is down to 3 days per week instead of 5! Hope everyone is still enjoying their summer!

 

[IndianaPrincess]

SIX MONTHS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!

In the last month we have booked our airfare! We are flying Southwest... coming in on Saturday and flying out the Sunday we get off the ship! I also researched shuttle options. We are going with a private van since there will be 6 of us total. I hope my parents can get flight times close to ours (they live outside Chicago and we are in Indy).

I looked at the excursions but dang Disney marks them up a lot! I think we'll end up planning some beach days on our own. When the kids get older, we'll do more adventurous activities.

On the must do list is a Palo brunch, the margarita lesson and Tea with Alice. I keep picking up FE stuff too!

 

[disney-lover]

Hi all

I've been away for the last 6 weeks so have just read back to catch up. Everyone seems to be getting excited me included. Less than 6 months to go now

I gave both my kids their surprise birthday presents while we were away. I did a treasure hunt for them, they loved it and are now sooooooooooo excited!! My DS is 13 and was asking if any other kids would be interested in having a group on here before we go so they can chat. If a few are interested I will start a thread for them. It would be for them to get to know each other before they go, like we do.

I have just updated the FE thread, we have got over 20 staterooms taking part now so it will be a nice size. Any newbies please feel free to join us, the more the merrier.

 

[dxcspilk]

Who is dressing up for pirate night?

 

[disney-lover]

Who is dressing up for pirate night?

We are, you dressed up last time and it was great fun. Definitely not a night to be missed!!

 

[Ladyshopper]

Hi disney-lover, nice to see you back! Can you link me to the fish extender thread, I can't find it! Been planning already what I'm going to do for it!

We have been in Lanzarote this week, and some of what I've been doing on here must be rubbing off on the kids, as my son found a Lanzarote fish extender and said I should buy it for the cruise! I didn't, but need to look into making/buying one.

Am so excited, now that we've had our summer holiday this is our next holiday to look forward to. I think it will be lovely to have something exciting like this after Christmas. Can't wait!

 

[disney-lover]

Hi disney-lover, nice to see you back! Can you link me to the fish extender thread, I can't find it! Been planning already what I'm going to do for it!

We have been in Lanzarote this week, and some of what I've been doing on here must be rubbing off on the kids, as my son found a Lanzarote fish extender and said I should buy it for the cruise! I didn't, but need to look into making/buying one.

Am so excited, now that we've had our summer holiday this is our next holiday to look forward to. I think it will be lovely to have something exciting like this after Christmas. Can't wait!

Hi hun,

It is good to be back, except for the bad weather that is!!!!

I told the kids about this while we were away, so they are both really excited now

We got our FE in Florida, it was a wall organizer thing with pockets. We brought it home, got some red, black and white felt to cover it and put a couple of big felt mickey mouse buttons on it. It was really easy and looks good

Here's the link to our FE thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....8#post37036618

 

[Ladyshopper]

Hi hun,

It is good to be back, except for the bad weather that is!!!!

I told the kids about this while we were away, so they are both really excited now

We got our FE in Florida, it was a wall organizer thing with pockets. We brought it home, got some red, black and white felt to cover it and put a couple of big felt mickey mouse buttons on it. It was really easy and looks good

Here's the link to our FE thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....8#post37036618

Don't know if its just me, but when I click on the link it says its broken?

Is it in the cruise meet section? If so will manually search for it!

Edited to say, found it via a link earlier on in this thread and have subscribed to it so I don't lose it again!

 

[FLVacationGirl]

Sorry I haven't been around much. Last night I had Mickey call our house via the DCL character call to talk to my daughters about the cruise! It was nice to hear Mickey's excited voice. My 3yo thought it was great and my 6yo acted like it was no big deal, but I think they both thought it was kind of cool.

We haven't had time for much cruise planning lately but I'm trying to fit in reading trip reports when I can.

 

[Kirbo]

I just bought our plane tickets today!

It's feeling very real and I'm so excited