First Ever DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise 5/10/2009

[cdnmickeylover]

I thought that there wasn't really a formal night on the Wonder. If Jim doesn't have to bring a suit and tie and definitely doesn't have to wear them he'll love the cruise that much more.

Tracy - will it matter if we have early or late dining with respect to the activities that will be planned?

It's sunny here now but we are expecting 10-15 cm of snow tonight and all day tomorrow.

Fiona

 

[winotracy]

I thought that there wasn't really a formal night on the Wonder. If Jim doesn't have to bring a suit and tie and definitely doesn't have to wear them he'll love the cruise that much more.

Tracy - will it matter if we have early or late dining with respect to the activities that will be planned?

It's sunny here now but we are expecting 10-15 cm of snow tonight and all day tomorrow.

Fiona

On the Wonder there is a dress up night, but no formal night.

As far as I know the Podcast team are all on second seating. As of now I haven't heard of them planning anything around the dining times, but if I do, I will let everyone know.

 

[SamIAm21]

It's been awhile since we've been on the Wonder, but as I recall, it's not nearly as 'formal' as the Magic. The navigators list it as 'dress-up night' on the Wonder and as 'formal night' on the Magic. I'm all for a night where you can put on a nice dress, but I thought it was a PITA to pack formal gowns/tuxes (although DS-5 looked too stinkin' cute in his teeny tux) when we were on a 7 night.

I was very intimidated by the advice I received about how formal you had to be on formal night on the Magic. I spent a lot of money on a dress only to see lots of ladies, who looked fabulous, in just nice cocktail dresses. I was told my daughter needed nothing short of a full out "flower girl type dress", yet I saw lots of little girls in just pretty "Sunday" dresses and honestly, they looked great and seemed a lot more comfortable than my daughter was. However, I will say, my daughter did enjoy the chance to get all fancy. So, she didn't mind wearing the dress I got her.

Honestly, as much as everyone makes it seem like they "care" so much about this on the Disboards, once you are actually on the ship, it's not THAT big a deal, at least in my experience this past November. I didn't see anyone getting looked at funny for having on a nice Sunday dress or cocktail dresses. By that time, everyone is so laid back that unless you came in your jeans and a t-shirt, I don't think anyone "takes stock" of who's wearing what, at least I didn't. I was too busy drooling on the menu!

Sam!

 

[kab407]

It's been awhile since we've been on the Wonder, but as I recall, it's not nearly as 'formal' as the Magic. The navigators list it as 'dress-up night' on the Wonder and as 'formal night' on the Magic. I'm all for a night where you can put on a nice dress, but I thought it was a PITA to pack formal gowns/tuxes (although DS-5 looked too stinkin' cute in his teeny tux) when we were on a 7 night.

I've been on the Magic twice. For both formal nights, I took the LBD route. Worked perfectly. For both semi-formal nights, we had dinner at Palo where I wore the same LBD. The remainder of the nights were capris or a casual skirt and a few tops. You honestly don't need a lot of cloths.

For some reason, I can go to Europe for two weeks on business with far less cloths then what I took on my first cruise.

 

[cdnmickeylover]

thanks Tracy.

We've cruised before on the Magic and have been dressed up. Jim just hates doing it although I have to do it for work as well so I do have full length formal gowns. I don't mind the dressing up part just the listening to the whine - "why do I have to wear a suit and tie!" I was really hoping that the Wonder would be a little more casual although not down to jeans and tshirts which we have seen at formal night on the Magic!!

Had to admit the kids all look totally adorable in their formal wear regardless of how formal it really is.

Fiona

 

[MenashaCorp]

I've been on the Magic twice. For both formal nights, I took the LBD route. Worked perfectly. For both semi-formal nights, we had dinner at Palo where I wore the same LBD. The remainder of the nights were capris or a casual skirt and a few tops. You honestly don't need a lot of cloths.

I was thinking of cruising, but I've never worn a LBD...that I'll admit.

I was thinking of a suit or coat and tie with dress slacks. I'm gonna have to give this some thought... Cruising Disney in drag. Hmm.....

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

I was thinking of cruising, but I've never worn a LBD...that I'll admit.

I was thinking of a suit or coat and tie with dress slacks. I'm gonna have to give this some thought... Cruising Disney in drag. Hmm.....

I'd say go with whatever you feel the most comfortable in.

 

[SamIAm21]

The members of the Podcast Crew have all chosen second seating for dinner, but my DD can't wait that long to eat, so I chose main seating at 6:30ish. How many PodSquad Fans have chosen main seating? Maybe, some of us will get seated together?

 

[UrsulasShadow]

I was thinking of cruising, but I've never worn a LBD...that I'll admit.

I was thinking of a suit or coat and tie with dress slacks. I'm gonna have to give this some thought... Cruising Disney in drag. Hmm.....

But do you have the legs for a LBD?

 

[Stevegriswold]

The members of the Podcast Crew have all chosen second seating for dinner, but my DD can't wait that long to eat, so I chose main seating at 6:30ish. How many PodSquad Fans have chosen main seating? Maybe, some of us will get seated together?

We requested the early dining at 6:30 PM. We would love to have Kevin at our table doing a dining review every night but figured we should do the early seating since we have a little one. We have a 2 1/2 year old, but she will be turning four right before the Pod Cast Cruise.

We asked to be seated at the largest table so we can meet all the other Dis Board fans.

So hope to see everyone at dinner, on the ship, at events, and before the cruise at WDW someplace.

If there is a hotel deal before the cruise at WDW that everyone wants to do, let me know. We might go Friday or Sat. before the cruise so we can meet people.

Steve Griswold
Atlanta GA

 

[kab407]

I was thinking of cruising, but I've never worn a LBD...that I'll admit.

I was thinking of a suit or coat and tie with dress slacks. I'm gonna have to give this some thought... Cruising Disney in drag. Hmm.....

With a tan, everyone looks good in the LBD!

 

[SamIAm21]

My dd will be 8 at that point in time, nearly 9, but I still don't think she'd want to wait til 8:30 to eat. I will probably fly in the day of the cruise and then spend most of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in the park, and fly home on Sunday. So, basically May 10 to 17th.

Are Podcast Cruisers going to be seated together? It doesn't seem like something they would have control over? Given that it's just two of us, my DD & I, I would hope to have a few other adults to talk to otherwise by the end of the cruise, I'm going to look like this...

 

[winotracy]

My dd will be 8 at that point in time, nearly 9, but I still don't think she'd want to wait til 8:30 to eat. I will probably fly in the day of the cruise and then spend most of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in the park, and fly home on Sunday. So, basically May 10 to 17th.

Are Podcast Cruisers going to be seated together? It doesn't seem like something they would have control over? Given that it's just two of us, my DD & I, I would hope to have a few other adults to talk to otherwise by the end of the cruise, I'm going to look like this...

I am going to link together all those that want to when we get much, much closer to the cruise. I'm not going to even start keeping a list so don't let me know if you want to do this yet. We will do it for both early and late dining.

 

[ADP]

My dd will be 8 at that point in time, nearly 9, but I still don't think she'd want to wait til 8:30 to eat. I will probably fly in the day of the cruise and then spend most of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in the park, and fly home on Sunday. So, basically May 10 to 17th.

Are Podcast Cruisers going to be seated together? It doesn't seem like something they would have control over? Given that it's just two of us, my DD & I, I would hope to have a few other adults to talk to otherwise by the end of the cruise, I'm going to look like this...

Our DD will have just turned 9 just before the podcast cruise. I'm like you, I chose the early dining time because I thought 8:30 might be too late.

 

[MenashaCorp]

But do you have the legs for a LBD?

No, but I have a pit started...... and 15 months..... Now all I need is a van.... I can find legs...

 

[SamIAm21]

I am going to link together all those that want to when we get much, much closer to the cruise. I'm not going to even start keeping a list so don't let me know if you want to do this yet. We will do it for both early and late dining.

Thank you Tracy for the 411! I wouldn't even begin to think you'd start that process this soon.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

No, but I have a pit started...... and 15 months..... Now all I need is a van.... I can find legs...

Kevin! Kevin! Look! Look! Someone creepier than me!!!!

 

[Annette_VA]

The members of the Podcast Crew have all chosen second seating for dinner, but my DD can't wait that long to eat, so I chose main seating at 6:30ish. How many PodSquad Fans have chosen main seating? Maybe, some of us will get seated together?

We're doing early seating. My crew is used to eating at 5:30-6:00, so no way could they make it to second seating.

I have a feeling we might be in our room, getting room service on formal/dress-up night. I totally don't see DH wanting to get all dressed up!

 

[Annette_VA]

Kevin! Kevin! Look! Look! Someone creepier than me!!!!

It should be a blast cruising w/ you two

 

[Madi100]

I am going to link together all those that want to when we get much, much closer to the cruise. I'm not going to even start keeping a list so don't let me know if you want to do this yet. We will do it for both early and late dining.

Much closer??? What about planning??? We need to color coordinate our outfits and make sure no one clashes at our table.