January 28, 2007, 4 nights on the WONDER

[lweigard]

kty, hang in there, you should get them tomorrow, I'd hope. I'm in PA, also, and received everything via UPS. We don't have any big plans for Nassau. Besides Atlantis, I don't think there's much I'm interested in seeing. We may leave the boat for a bit just to say we saw Atlantis, but I cannot stand being harrassed to buy things, and I hear you get that a lot at Nassau. At CC, I am signed up for the cabana massage, but other than that, we're going to do like you did last year ' have drinks delivered and look for hermit crabs'. The kids really want to go to the dinosaur dig, too.

gortman65, what did your agent say was missing? I wonder if I'm missing something as well.

classicdisney - DH and I are having dinner at Palo on the 29th. I didn't know they had a brunch. That sounds more enticing to me since I wouldn't want to miss one of my dinner rotations - all of the restaurants sound so fun. Have a blast at Disney... wow 3 days - you must be all geeked up!

 

[luvcruisn]

Hi All -


this year we are trying the dolphin encounter. the kids are water and animal lovers, so I am hoping this will be great for them. I have heard the dolphin swim is better, but I know that it is more costly and not offered through disney excursions - also I am a bit hesitant with the ages of my youngest to try that just yet(5,7). we will have to see how the petting and kissing of dolphins go first

what about cc, any plans - I know stampinshauna has said about jet skiing tour - that would be great - but with our family, the ski's only hold two and there are 5 of us Last year we hung out on the beach, snorkled, found hermit crabs, had drinks delivered to our beach chairs and had a great time. So that is what we are leaning towards.

We did the Dolphin Encounter two years ago and loved it! We thought it was worth the money (and of course they do pictures while you are there so make sure to take your credit card). DD loves looking back at our pictures. We plan on doing it again when DS gets a older (he is 14 months).

We are planning on staying on the ship at Nassau most of the day with a quick trip into the city for a little shopping . At CC we don't have any excursions planned but I would love to do the glass bottom boat (since DS can do that). We also do the paddle boats and the catamaran. Lots of fun

We got our docs on Monday and can't wait!

 

[gortman65]

lwiegard -- apparently she thought some vouchers were missing from my sister's package (she has her own stateroom separate from ours), but after calling DCL, she said nothing is amiss. Apparently my sister already completed some of the check-in online, so DCL didn't print what she had already done. My wife is going to pick up our docs this morning!

 

[lweigard]

gortman65 - Thanks for letting me know all is well with the docs. I read every word of my docs last night... soooo exciting!

kty - did you get'em today?

 

[kty]

wow sounds like everyone has tons of fun stuff to do

gortman - the nassau tour sound interesting to me, i would love to do it, but not kids - they need to be kept active. you will have to let me know how it goes...

lweigard - shopping is what i like to do but dh and kids do not sound like fun - and the cabana massage thing - awesome - sounds like a great time.

ksgirl - you are right, the ship is pretty darn quiet when docked at nassua - you will be able to enjoy the ship without a crowd - i remember it was pretty quiet prior to our excursion last year, and we got back early afternoon, and it was still quiet until later in the day.

luvcruisin - how many cruises have you been on? thanks for the info on the dolphin encounter

jzimmerman - dolphin swim will be awesome - I truly was considering it, but youngest dd is not old enough and would have a fit if she could not do what the older two are doing. you will have to let me know how it goes. your kids will enjoy feeding the stingrays.

alot of activities on cc are for children 8 and up - like banana boat, jet skis, parasailing - and if the younger ones see the older one doing it, forget it i will never hear the end of it

talk to you all soon

 

[gortman65]

kty,

We talked with my sister last night and are considering cancelling our reservations for the historic tour. She is a huge POTC fan and really wants to see the Pirate Museum in Nassau. That isn't included in the historic city tour. So we will probably just walk to the museum and check it out. The admission is quite a bit less expensive than the tour anyway. More money for souvenirs then!

 

[kty]

hey gortman,

I have heard of others going to the pirate museum, i forgot all about that one until you mentioned it!! sounds like fun to me. you might find other info about the museum if you do a search on the regular disboards cruise forum. And, lots of good souveniers in nassau - just wish the rest of my family like to shop as much as me

 

[kty]

lweigard -


yes!!! I finally got my docs today. I was thinking i might have to call. whew.

 

[stampinshauna]

No docs here yet I'll be giving Costco Travel a call after work.

The wristbands shipped yesterday, hopefully they come fast so there is time to mail them out to those of you who want them mailed. Once they arrive I'll post and figure out how everyone wants to get them (like meet me on the 27th in the MK or meet me at the port 1:30-2:00ish or have me drop them by your stateroom or bring them to the meet.

As far as the meet goes, someone suggested a time like 3:00pm. So how about this--whoever wants to meet, be near Pinocchio's Pizzaria at 3:00. If you don't know where that is, it is on deck 9 by the Goofy pool. I'll be wearing a lime green Disney shirt and of course a wristband.

 

[DisneyDuo]

Hey Shauna, we'll probably already be gone by the time you get the bands and make "delivery" arrangements, so how about we get them from you at the DIS meet? We'll be there at 3 at Pinochios!

Blessings - Lin

 

[ArmandXG]

Hi all, My friend Serena stopped by today. She read some of the posts and I told her about the wrist bands. She was amazed by all the tips and suggestions. She was hesitant to post anything, though. She has a thing about posting on the "internet". She is so excited and ready to go. She hasn't gotten her doc's yet, but her T.A. said that they're in the mail (maybe tomorrow???).
Shauna, If the bands come in the next few days, I'll have you mail them to me. I sent you a pm about it. If not, I'll tell Serena to meet you by the pizzaria at 3:00.
I wish all of you safe travels, great weather, smooth sailing and LOTS OF FUN!(Oh how I wish I was going with you!)

 

[lweigard]

kty - oh yeah... aren't you doing the happy dance right now??!!

Stampinshauna - you should get them soon, I'd think! Mine came via UPS... are you having any weather issues that would keep them away? I'll keep my fingers crossed for you tomorrow! I'll meet you at the pool at 3pm. I'm not sure what time we'll get to the port or else I'd meet you there instead. What time can we board the boat?

Is anyone else finding that it's rare to meet someone that's genuinely excited for you? I have a BF that is constantly saying 'don't rub it in'. And family members that just give me that deer in headlights look when I tell them we're going to Disney. Then I feel like I have to justify it by saying 'well we haven't gone on a vacation for 3 years, we only went camping last year...'. I have a few great friends that are pumped, but for the most part I get the guilt trip or jealous bit. I feel like saying 'Don't rain on my parade, you buzz kill'.

 

[stampinshauna]

I called Costco Travel and they said Disney is always slow with the docs (hmmm, not this slow my last 2 cruises). Anyway, they said they sent them UPS 2 day air yesterday and gave me a tracking number. It looks like they are in Utah and I'll get them tomorrow!

I can relate to people not being that excited. It is also hard not to rub it in that we get to leave this FREEZING weather (it was 5 degrees this morning and the high was around 25--and it has been like this for over a week). Luckily I helped a friend book her family on a cruise for the same week we are sailing (unfortunately not Disney) but now we can be excited for our cruises together.

Yay--in just 8 days DH and I will be leaving for the airport to take the red-eye to Orlando. Hurry up 8 days!!!

 

[ArmandXG]

Yeah! It finally snowed in N.C.! It probably won't last long...it never does.

I may not be a personal friend, but I'm excited for all of you. I did the Oct-Nov. cruise, so the memories are still fresh. I have a couple of Disney friends and when they go on their trips I am way excited for them as they are for me when I go. Maybe it's a Disney thing. Those who aren't big fans just don't get what the excitement is about.

Shauna, Please respond to PM I sent you. I need an address to mail my money to you for the wristbands.

 

[gortman65]

Shauna,

Do you have a rough idea of when on the 27th you'll be in the MK? If our schedules work out, it's possible we could meet you there to pick up our wristbands. Otherwise we will just plan to pick them up from you at the 3:00 pm DIS meet on the ship. Hard to believe that about a week from now we will be leaving the cold and snow of Colorado for some Florida Disney magic!

 

[stampinshauna]

Shauna,

Do you have a rough idea of when on the 27th you'll be in the MK? If our schedules work out, it's possible we could meet you there to pick up our wristbands.

We are planning to be at the MK most of the day on the 27th. We are taking a red-eye flight and will arrive in Orlando around 9:30am so I'd guess we'd be in the MK by 11:00am and will stay there until 5:00pm or so as we have a dinner reservation at the Wilderness Lodge around 5:30. If you do want to try to meet up, I can pm you my cell #.

 

[stampinshauna]

I just came home to find my docs waiting on my doorstep!

 

[KS Prarie gal]

Today is my day off, so I am getting my hair done, and last minute shopping so we can leave next week! What is everyone bringing to wear for the dining rooms? We got some matching Disney outfits for one night, but am thinking about some black capris for the other nights. Anyway, I need to go over my lists and see what else I need, and get all the packing done over the weekend. We will leave before we know it!

 

[stampinshauna]

Leaving next week--that has a nice ring to it doesn't it.

For the dining rooms I have some skirts that I call my cruise skirts. They are just casual cotton skirts that I've gotten from Disneyshopping over the years and they have Mickey & Minnie on them. I also have a couple that have tropical flowers with no characters but they put me in the cruising mood.

 

[luvcruisn]

I am getting so excited! Just one more week until we leave home to head for FL!!!

I wear khaki or black pants and capris to supper. With a dress on "dress up night". I am so excited about the food--it is all so good

I have some last minute shopping to do too, I guess I had better get in gear