First Ever DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise 5/10/2009

[mommyceratops]

camo bikinis
Speedos
leather pants

What is in WildOscars suitcase?

 

[mommyceratops]

Well, I was going to point my step mother to this thread since she is going to be my companion for the cruise. Then I saw WildOscar's choice of swimwear. She isn't into Disney and I didn't want to scare her off. I have to try and convert her on the cruise and post cruise. Her only trip to WDW was with my dad, but, he was not a theme park person. Through my entire childhood, I can only remember 2 times he took me to a theme park, he and my mom split up before I was 4, he never tried to impress his DDs by going to theme parks. I plan to impress her with Epcot Flower and Garden and she asked about Animal Kingdom. I can only hope the love bugs aren't too bad next year. Maybe after the trip and the photo has aged off the site.

Kim

Hmmmm....I showed DH wildoscars pic and he started talking "maybe we should leave the kids at home?!"

 

[kab407]

What is in WildOscars suitcase?

I'll take DIS Unplugged Podcast Cruise for $800 Alex

 

[wilde_oscar]

What is in WildOscars suitcase?

Rum and speedos... all packed.

 

[mommyceratops]

Rum and speedos... all packed.

LOL!

You know after seeing a pic of you I can imagine Pete and Walter's relief when he saw you at the bottom of the escalator and not

 

[loricz]

We just returned from our first ever Disney Wonder cruise, it was SOOOOO much fun. I could have easily stayed on that ship for 14 days. Simply amazing.

We went ahead and booked our next cruise for May 10th, 2009 and transfered the ressie to Dreams Unlimited. So we're not officially participating in the podcast cruise!!! WOOHOOO!!!! Well.... the kids and I are... hubby decided to bail out. On a fun scale 1 to 10 I think he had about a 2 on the cruise. I don't understand it... it's just not his cup of tea. But I can respect that, so we talked it over and we're both fine with me and the boys going alone next year.

One question.... There didn't seem to be many kids in the 10 - 12 age range on the cruise. I guess because school is still in session? I'm toying with the idea of changing our reservation to early/mid June when school is out so my 10yo will have more kids his age to hang with. He's a very social kid and I was surprised he didn't bond with ANY kids his age while cruising. Granted, he only went to oceaneers twice the whole trip... but each visit was for several hours.

What are your thoughts on this?

TIA,
Lori

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CLARIFICATION: Both boys had a BLAST on the cruise, and Logan even had a great time despite not making any new friends. He wanted to stay on the ship forever, and he's already jumping out of his skin in anticipation of next year's cruise. I know he will have FUN on the cruise (DUH - bad choice of words for subject line)... just wondering if you think it would be better with more kids his age on the ship, like in mid June.

 

[tmli]

We are bringing ds (12) on the cruise. We were on the Magic this past January with him and he loved it. I am sure there are some special events that we will not take him to (more adult oriented), but I am sure there will be other opportunities for us to do stuff together.

 

[mommyceratops]

We are bringing ds (12) on the cruise. We were on the Magic this past January with him and he loved it. I am sure there are some special events that we will not take him to (more adult oriented), but I am sure there will be other opportunities for us to do stuff together.

I have heard great things about the Disney cruise for kids! I want to take mine.

I selfishly wonder if I would have more fun if I didn't have to worry about them? Now I have never been away from my kids and it breaks my heart to even think that.

But the cruise just sounds like the best time ever hanging out with my Dis friends! Gosh I feel like the worst mom ever....

 

[winotracy]

I have heard great things about the Disney cruise for kids! I want to take mine.

I selfishly wonder if I would have more fun if I didn't have to worry about them? Now I have never been away from my kids and it breaks my heart to even think that.

But the cruise just sounds like the best time ever hanging out with my Dis friends! Gosh I feel like the worst mom ever....

You'll be lucky if you can get them out of the clubs! They'll have a great time and so will you!

 

[mommyceratops]

You'll be lucky if you can get them out of the clubs! They'll have a great time and so will you!

Thats good to know!

 

[kab407]

You'll be lucky if you can get them out of the clubs! They'll have a great time and so will you!

I'll second that. On both of the cruises we did on the Magic, we could not get my nephews out of the clubs. We finally gave up. For formal night on our first cruise, my Sister and SIL got them from the club (kicking and screaming), got them dressed, we had a family picture taken, got them changed and dropped them back off at the club.

 

[loricz]

In hindsight, I do remember insisting that he join us for a couple dinners and a couple shows when I know he would rather stay in the club. At first we didn't let him check himself out and he was so embarrassed because all the other kids could. On the 2nd night we changed it so he could, and he stayed in the club until 1AM!!! Kind of strange having your 9yo come in at 1am when the rest of us are sound asleep. We were a little worried about him roaming the ship unattended, so we told him the only place he could go after the club was straight to the room (no stops at the pool, arcade, movies, etc.).

Note to self: Next time just let him hang in the club as long as his little heart desires; don't force him to attend a dinner or a show.

He'll be a year older and somewhat familiar with the layout of the ship next time, so I think I'll be fine with loosening the leash a little.

I'm excited about being on the podcast cruise!!!

 

[kab407]

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I'm excited about being on the podcast cruise!!!

And we're glad you're joining us! Welcome
Pass your glass, join us in a moejeetoe!

 

[firsttimemom]

Our 11 yr old DD will be on the cruise. What we've done for past cruises is get copies of the navigators ahead of time and talk up some of the activities for her age group. As long as she knows what the plan is, she follows along a bit better.

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

Anyone thinking of doing Comfort Suites Paradise Island on our Nassau day?
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1830195 I know, we are still a year out, but I was over on the cruise forums and couldn't help but start dreaming about our cruise!

 

[chirurgeon]

How close is the Comfort Suite to the casino? I think that is what my step mother wanted to do. Not sure. If you stay at the Comfort Suite, can you do the Dolphin Encounter they have at Atlantis? Yes, Kevin, I'm planning way in advance again.

Kim

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

I've been watching the Comfort Suites and also signed up for email specials @ Atlantis as a few people were able to snag a decent rate via that method as well. We are also retired military and I've been contacting bases closeby to see if any of them offer discounts but haven't had any luck yet.

 

[OKW Lover]

Wow - 69 cabins so far. Who is going to make it 70?

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

We are already booked but if anyone out there is sitting on the fence, I saw a thread on the cruise board that said 5/27 is the cut-off for the fuel surcharge. So there ya go folks, book now and save $$$!

 

[LMO429]

I just got back from WDW for my Family Bachelorette Party this past Wednesday. We had an AWESOME TIME! My Fiance was kinda of bummed I went to WDW without him which I found surprising considering I typically have to beg him to take me to Disneyworld every year. Anyway he was excited about going on the Podcast Cruise and then spending a week in WDW when we get back!!! How awesome!?

I need to start paying attention to this thread more so I can be prepared for our trip. I have to admit the last cruise I was on (Norweign Dawn) I had minor panic attacks every night because I did not like how I felt the boat rocking while I was sleeping and swore I would never go on a cruise again. We were rookies at cruise traveling that time we had a cabin in the front of the ship on a high floor (which i come to find out the middle of the boat rocks less) and we cruised from NYC to the bahamas (The water apparently is not as smooth) So I am a little apprehensive about cruising again but I am working on my fears when I take the staten island ferry to see my mom I try to imagine I am on the cruise (i know not even close) to try to get use to the motion of the rocking of a boat..To be honest I still hate it, its not working but I have almost a year to get use to it.

Anyway my main question is we plan on flying down the night before the Podcast cruise and was wondering what hotel anyone would suggest so that we will be close to get right onto the DisneyCruise the next day (as oppose to flying the 10th and feeling rushed we will not make it on the ship in time)

I am thinking a Disney Hotel will have service to the cruise ships but considering we are going to spend 7 nights at the Yacht Club after Podcast Cruise I wanted to avoid staying there at a WDW hotel.

Thanks!