January 30, 2005 Anyone?

[Dcanoli]

I know what you mean about the clothes...I had bought (or had) clothes for our failed Sept. cruise. Now, I'm just not sure...

JCP on-line had some stuff on clearance, and I ordered a few things from there to try on, and I see all the stores are putting out spring and summer stuff now, so hopefully we'll be able to get our "fill-ins!"

I know I'm going to start freaking out soon (or if I really stop and think about it)! LOL....

 

[arlenesp]

I have most of the stuff from the "Jeanne" cruise but need another dressy outfit for dinner. I hate the thought of taking the same one again but I may have to. The last one we were so casual. We may go to AK Thurs if the weather holds up. Never been there. Looking forward to it...I see my countdown is back?

 

[Dcanoli]

One last question, and I'm headed off for bed!

I was reading back through this thread, and I was wondering...why did you and your husband book again so soon after just cruising in the fall? Did you love it that much?

(Having never been on a cruise, I have been asking everyone, that has just cruised, all kinds of questions!)

 

[arlenesp]

One last question, and I'm headed off for bed!

I was reading back through this thread, and I was wondering...why did you and your husband book again so soon after just cruising in the fall? Did you love it that much?

(Having never been on a cruise, I have been asking everyone, that has just cruised, all kinds of questions!)

yup. I think it was the whole Disney experience and he really loved being on the ship.When they announced we weren't going to nassau and cc we were disappointed but those 2 days at sea were very relaxing and I think that's what we all needed. As for rebooking so soon, Sept and Jan are Florida Resident rates so the price is at the lowest and we got both times upgrades and price cuts when they opened them up. Would love to take the gks again but that would mean 2 cabins again and it's too expensive to take everyone. We may look into rebooking another onboard just to get the 200 credit. Need to get more info about that.
Well it's off to work today which isn't too bad as this is my Friday.
Catch everyone later...............

 

[Thunderrd]

Hi all, We're on the Wonder too!

I'm a bit concerned whether it will be warm enough to go swimming at CC? I've been reading the boards and initially saw a post about how high the waves were, but the most recent posts said the water was calm and in the 80's? I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Of course the weather here is suppose to be in the 60's one day and then 2 days later not even reach 30!

Do you think we'll need a jacket on deck?

I'm really thrilled to hear about Pirates Night starting up. Please post if hear any more.

I haven't started packing yet but I hope to start sooner rather than later. Usually I'm up real late packing the night before we leave. I really need to get a bag and start putting things in it.

Are the Disney camera's at CC by Kodak or Fuji or anything? I know my kids would love them. Any other ideas for them?

 

[Thunderrd]

Forgot to ask if anyone has received their documents yet?

 

[jmw]

We were told our documents were mailed yesterday - the 11th.
Hopefully they will arrive soon.
The Pirate Night sounds like fun!!!

 

[liholi]

Hey ladies! Lots of new posts. Welcome Thunderrd & jmw!!
No docs yet - I came home at lunch just to check! But any day now!

The luggage has been hauled out and I've started the piles o' stuff on the floor in the corner! No clothes yet, but when I happen to think of something, I need to plunk it over right then or I'll forget!! I want this to be a smooth getaway on Sat morning. The boy's treat bags are pretty full, but I might have to get them a Mickey camera, if I have time to run by CC.

Dcanoli - I'm so excited about PN!! It sure sounds like a 'done' deal for us! Thanks too for the tip about the Character 'appearance' at b'fast. Maybe they keep it kinda 'un'promoted to manage the crowd. I'm definitely going to check out the times for the "appearances" and see if one coincides with a morning meal.

Thunderrd - did you mean the water temp was 80? That would be awesome! I keep telling my boys that we 'might' go swimming. Of course I'm thinking there's no way I'm getting in, but if they want to.... Remember how it was when you're a kid? My folks would never let us go swimming at the lake until June. Too cold, my Mom said. We would 'accidentally' push one another in, starting in March - the water was freeeezzzing! Of course, we saw people from Canada swimming in Destin last Jan. It was balmy that day, but not warm enough for a swim! But they were loving it!

 

[reineeos]

This is my first time with the Disney Cruise Line and I am very excited but to answer your question I am going with multiple families and the head count is around 30 people for our group! You will know it's us because we are not a shy group! Looking forward to lots of smiles!!!!!!!!!!! 16 days to go!!!!!! (We are doing the park first, AK)

Sorry for some reason this went on the wrong thread!

 

[reineeos]

This is my first time with the Disney Cruise Line and I am very excited but to answer your question I am going with multiple families and the head count is around 30 people for our group! You will know it's us because we are not a shy group! Looking forward to lots of smiles!!!!!!!!!!! 16 days to go!!!!!! (We are doing the park first, AK)

 

[Dcanoli]

Don't know the answer to your camera question. Try heading over to Circuit City's website, and see if it says anything...

A good idea for the kids if you haven't gotten them already is BUBBLES for the sail away party and maybe even packing an extra bottle or two for a child that may not have any. We bought bubble guns when W/M had them back in the summer, but you may be able to find them on-line now.

Can't think of any other tips for the kids except the usual autograph book, thick pen for the characters to write with....etc. etc. etc. However, if this is your 2nd cruise on DCL, you should be giving US tips! LOL!

 

[reineeos]

OK. I think I understand this posting thing. New comer. I went back and read the past post and I am so happy about pirate night!!!! My four year old son loves Captian Hook! If any one has any other tips or info on the Jan. 30th Wonder cruise please share.
Thanks

 

[Dcanoli]

Anybody doing the document dance yet? Just curious...

 

[pattontwins]

No docs yet. I am glad I'm not the only one. My travel agent said disney's sites were down a while last month. whatever that means.??

 

[nanarn]

doc dance as of yesterday.

 

[Dcanoli]

Great! I guess the rest of them will be coming shortly! Yippee!

 

[Thunderrd]

liholi-I read on the main cruise board from a person on the Wonder now that the air temp was in the 80's. When I was a kid I would go swimming every day in the summer regardless the temp or weather. My kids love swimming and I just want them to be able to swim if they want but I'm afraid if the water is too cold they won't want to.

dcanoli-I'll have to put bubbles on my list, we still have some from the summer and you can buy them year round. I don't remember anyone having bubbles on our last cruise.

I went to CC yesterday for another item and I did check out the disney cameras. I didn't notice what brand they were but they had a Mickey, princess, and a pooh one if I remember right. I decided not to get one but I may end up going back for 2.

My 's said they wanted to use their same autograph books from the last time. I may see about getting one large enough that I can include a picture of them on the page too. I've read about others doing this and I like the idea.

This will be our 2nd DCL cruise so yes you can ask me anything and I'll try to help. When we returned from our 1st cruise I read alot on the boards and felt like I missed so many things the 1st time. It's impossible to do it all and see it all. I carried my navigator with me and a highliter and marked those things we didn't want to miss.

We really enjoyed all the shows they had on board. The Hercules, Dreams, Golden Mickeys and a comedian. I thought the comedian was really funny. All the kids were laughing even if they hadn't a clue why because of the way he delivered the jokes. We went to the Golden Mickey show twice!

 

[nala1128]

We are doing 3night land, 4 night sea. Staying in the Polynesian from the 27th-30th. This is our first Disney cruise. It will be me (33 turning 34 while in Disney on 1/29), My hubby (34), my Daughter (5), and my son (3 1/2). We are so excited. Called my travel agent yesterday, said docs should be in anyday. Would love to chat with anyone else going on those dates!

~Robin

 

[nala1128]

Hi all, We're on the Wonder too!

I'm a bit concerned whether it will be warm enough to go swimming at CC? I've been reading the boards and initially saw a post about how high the waves were, but the most recent posts said the water was calm and in the 80's? I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Of course the weather here is suppose to be in the 60's one day and then 2 days later not even reach 30!

Do you think we'll need a jacket on deck?

I'm really thrilled to hear about Pirates Night starting up. Please post if hear any more.

I haven't started packing yet but I hope to start sooner rather than later. Usually I'm up real late packing the night before we leave. I really need to get a bag and start putting things in it.

Are the Disney camera's at CC by Kodak or Fuji or anything? I know my kids would love them. Any other ideas for them?

Judging from the weather where you are now, it sounds just like where we are. Are you in NY by any chance???

 

[nanarn]

Hey nala1128, we also will be at the poly those days. My dh and 2 of the three dgks, dgs 6 and dgd 7 (1st and 2nd grade.) Have not been on DCL, so am looking forward to that.

Thunderrd, you and arlenesp are our guru's now. What things should we not miss and what are really a skip.

12 days now Kathy