June 1, 2008-Wonder Double-Dip

[jjatwdw]

We're booked for our third Disney cruise. It's me, DH, DS20, DD16, and DS7. Anyone else going too?

 

[jjatwdw]

Anyone out there?

 

[jjatwdw]

Do we have the ship to ourselves?

 

[owensamo]

No! You're not alone! We will be on the ship as well - me, DH, DD6 and my in-laws. Though I won't complain if the ship isn't full!

Amanda

 

[owensjro]

Subscribing. I'm owensamo's better half.

Jim

 

[E&BMom]

We are going too!!! We are DH, me, DD 14 (at sailing time) and DS 101/2( at sailing time). We are actually gong to be doing a B2B..so we get to go to CC 3times!!!!!!!

We have sailed 4 day, and 2-7days before. The last one was Jun 2006.

Have you guys sailed before??????

 

[E&BMom]

We're booked for our third Disney cruise. It's me, DH, DS20, DD16, and DS7. Anyone else going too?

Oppss....I see that you have sailed before!! I need to pay more attention!!!

 

[RrCoAsTeR]

Hi.. I'm E&Bmom's DD...

just checking in to say hi!

 

[E&BMom]

Just stopping by to say good morning!!!!!

Hope all are well.

Is anyone else joining us??????????

 

[goingthedistance]

Greetings everyone,

I am booked on the June 1 2008 Wonder Double Dip also!!

Allow me to introduce the cast of characters:

Paul (me) 34 at time of cruising
Beckie (DW) 29 at time of cruising
Alexis (DD) 4 at time of cruising
Anastasia (DD) 1 at time of cruising
Ken (DFiL) unknown age (not going to ask!!)
Sue (DMiL) unknown age (def not going to ask )

This will be my wife's and my 3rd cruise, my in-law's 2nd, and the wonderful children's first.

A little background history. Our first cruise was January 2001 on the Wonder, and we missed CC due to weather. To make up for it, my wife and I did the first double dip last year (may 2006) on the Magic. My in-laws were on the 2001 Wonder cruise, and my DMiL was quite disappointed about missing CC. So, my wife and I decided to treat my in-laws to the 4 night double dip as a 30th wedding anniversary present. My DFiL knows about it, but my DMiL doesn't know about it yet.

Oh yeah, we are booked in connecting SPH rooms!!!

Look forward to meeting everyone.

Paul

 

[E&BMom]

Welcome!!!!!! That is too bad about missing CC.....but now there are two chances!!!! We have been on 3 cruises ( 4 day and 2-7day) and loved it. We are very excited about the double dip ....but we are doing a b2b so we get a triple dip!!!!!!

That is great it is a secret to Dmil!!!!! Congrats on the SPH. Our friends (met on the dis!!!) had it on our last cruise. We are on deck 7 in the same room we have been for our last 2 cruises!!! We love it!!!!!

 

[jjatwdw]

Glad to see some action on this thread. Paul, were you on the May 27th, 2006 double-dip? If so, we were on the same cruise! In addition to that trip we've also done a 4-night Wonder. We had a great time on both. We were supposed to sail on the 4-night leaving this May 27th, but when the double-dips were announced we decided to postpone the cruise for a year. I would love to do another 7-night, but with them moving the Magic each year, it's really hard. I can't wait for the new boats.

 

[owensamo]

I'm really looking forward to this cruise, even though we've booked a 7-night in January - the 2 days at CC really appeals to me. Is the programming essentially the same on the island for both CC days? Or do they have different events planned for each day.

Also, I assume they shift the Pirate party night around? On our 4-night, it was after the CC day on day 3, before the sea day. Do they move it to day 2 or 4, or do they leave it on the then-Nassau day?

Finally, I've heard good and mostly bad things about Nassau. We'll have a 6 yo next June, and I don't really want to spend a lot on excursions, but I would like to at least get off the ship and get the requisite "We were here" sort of souvenirs (DD collects pins, we collect mangets). Is there anything must-see in Nassau for the kindergarten-1st grade age rage? Is there somewhere near the ship where one could do a little souvenir shopping without too much hassle or worry?

Thanks!
Amanda

 

[jjatwdw]

On our past two cruises Nassau was the only port we didn't like. Two years ago we did the glass-bottom boat tour, which was a total waste of money, and got off the ship to shop. There are places near the port to buy things but the hassle just isn't worth it. Next year we will probably just stay on the ship and dream of Castaway Cay. At the very least I will leave DS7 in the kids club and do a quick shopping trip with DH and the older two kids. Last year we really enjoyed Costa Maya and Cozumel.

 

[Jestocost]

My DW (E&BMom) and DD (RrCoAsTeR) already have posted in this thread on behalf of our family, but I thought I'd introduce myself too. (In other words, DD forced me to make myself known!)

Looking forward to a great cruise (or two) in June 2008!

 

[E&BMom]

Hi hon!!!!

We thought Nassau was ok. We also did the glass bottom boat and it wasn't the greatest. Be careful if anyone has long hair...they will bug you to death to braid your hair. I think we may book a room at Atlantis so we can hang out there for the day.

I'm not sure about the pirate night question...sorry


Hope everyone has a great day!!1

 

[goingthedistance]

Glad to see some action on this thread. Paul, were you on the May 27th, 2006 double-dip? If so, we were on the same cruise! In addition to that trip we've also done a 4-night Wonder. We had a great time on both. We were supposed to sail on the 4-night leaving this May 27th, but when the double-dips were announced we decided to postpone the cruise for a year. I would love to do another 7-night, but with them moving the Magic each year, it's really hard. I can't wait for the new boats.

Yep, we were on the same boat! Were you one of the Blabbermouths? That thread moved so quickly that I was unable to really keep up with them. Still met a bunch of DIS-ers on that cruise. I am just so awful with names that I apologize if I don't remember meeting you.

You are absolutely correct about wanting to do another 7 night. For me, a double dip eastern would be heaven! I seriously considered the 2008 Thanksgiving double dip for a while, just so I could have 7 nights on the ship again. Since I don't know how the children will handle the seas, I think we will be sticking with the 4-night. Also it will be easier to tack on some WDW days in June than November because my wife is a school teacher.

Amanda,

I really dont remember if the scheduling on the 2 CC days were the same. We kind of did our own thing both days. I know on CC day 1 we did cabana massages and stayed at the adults beach, and then on day 2 we snorkeled (sp?) and stayed at the family beach on a hammock with no one else around. Also did the eco-tour on CC day 2. was fun, but I never got the hang of steering the jetski. One of the days we rented a paddle boat, but I dont remember which day. When I get home I will look at the Navigators for the 2 CC days and compare them.

As far as pirate night goes, I have no idea which night it will be. I am sure we will get information as the cruise gets closer. Similarly, I have no idea on which day (if any) Palo brunch is going to be.

I think we are going to treat Nassau as our "day at sea" and stay on the ship. Really didn't care too much for Nassau in 2001. The bottom of the glass boat was dirty and I think we saw one fish? maybe two. That and my in-laws are going to Nassau this summer, so I think they would be ok staying on board too. (the whole been there-done that kind of thing.) And with the only other days at CC, my DW will need her spa time sometime, so Nassau day it is!

What I am really going to miss on the 4 night is formal night. It is so much fun to get dressed up and look really, really sharp.

Paul

 

[jjatwdw]

Paul, We were on the same cruise! I was not one of the Blabbermouths. I thought about joining their thread but they were so active I felt like I was intruding. I did echange several emails with one woman who had a daughter the same age as mine. The girls also emailed each other. The most remarkable thing about my family was that my husband, Patrick, broke his wrist in the pool the afternoon we returned from Costa Maya. They casted it on the ship but he needed surgery after we got home. It ruined his golf game for the summer, but he's back at it now. Lucky me! Judy

 

[RrCoAsTeR]

Hey everyone! Just checking in and giving this thread a little bump in case there is anyone else planning on joining us!

How is everybody?

 

[RrCoAsTeR]

Only 365 days until we cruise!!! A year!!!!

(And another bump)


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