June 16, 2007 MedHead Cruisers

[smillingjack]

Hello Laureen, Nice to hear from you. My DW is booked on the Dream in early Sept. 2010 and we are taking the DVC members cruise two weeks later.

Our DS who was on the Med cruise is graduating from college in May thus this is going to be an exciting year with many changes. He wants to go cruising but with so many uncertain avenues he may take it is not practical.

When are you going?

Do well in college!

Smillingjack

 

[Jeff Spencer]

Hey Lauren,

We did the Mexican Riviera cruise in 2008 and the 11 night Med cruise this past summer. We've been contemplating an Alaskan cruise on the Wonder or a Caribbean cruise on the Dream but haven't booked either.

 

[Jeff Spencer]

Hi Lauren! We just can't seem to find a cruise we want to do right now. If there is one mildly interesting, then its too expensive. We got spoiled with the 11 night Med. I'm holding out for something looong!!

Hope you are doing well. How is teaching? Is your sister still working at Disney?

Jodie

Susan really wants to do the 15 day Panama Canal cruise at some point. I do like the longer cruises too...3, 4, 5, 7 days just seems too short.

 

[PrincessJasmine08]

Hi Lauren! We just can't seem to find a cruise we want to do right now. If there is one mildly interesting, then its too expensive. We got spoiled with the 11 night Med. I'm holding out for something looong!!

Hope you are doing well. How is teaching? Is your sister still working at Disney?

Jodie

I still think about the Med cruise all the time. It was truly the vacation of a lifetime for us. So amazing.

I'm doing well. Still teaching, still loving it! Amanda is still working at Disney. We went down for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year's to visit her. It was really nice. Can't wait to be back this summer!

Hello Laureen, Nice to hear from you. My DW is booked on the Dream in early Sept. 2010 and we are taking the DVC members cruise two weeks later.

Our DS who was on the Med cruise is graduating from college in May thus this is going to be an exciting year with many changes. He wants to go cruising but with so many uncertain avenues he may take it is not practical.

When are you going?

Do well in college!

Smillingjack

Oh my goodness, you're going on 2 Disney cruises within 2 weeks of each other?! Now that's something to be jealous of! Sounds great!!

We are going on the December 18 4 night. It's going to be me, sisters, parents, aunt, cousin, grandpa, and various friends. We've got 4 rooms booked so far. Should be a ball!

Hey Lauren,

We did the Mexican Riviera cruise in 2008 and the 11 night Med cruise this past summer. We've been contemplating an Alaskan cruise on the Wonder or a Caribbean cruise on the Dream but haven't booked either.

Wow, you got to do the Med cruise AGAIN?! Lucky! I'm ready for Alaska, but can't seem to get anyone else in the family excited. Everyone but me is a warm weather lover.

 

[Skallywag]

Hi Everyone,

Nice to hear from you and hope all are well.

We did an NCL cruise to the Baltic last June. We had booked on Disney one from Dover but to be honest they were far too expensive even though we did not have to fly and only an hour drive away. We had a great time and every bit as good or in some ways better than Disney we found. We managed to get a large suite with separate bedroom and butler service and you should have see the size of our balcony. It was wonderful and has spoilt us. We did book on the cruise from LA to Alalska but again when doing research found this to be way too expensive. We changed to Regent Seven Seas from San Francisco to Alaska back to Vancouver. Sounded more expensive but includes most of the excursions, gratuities and even drinks on board so when you research that it was much better value unfortunately. Please don't get me wrong still love Disney but think they are outpricing themselves and not really offering anything different. Would love them to do a back to back from venice as NCL do as that is the next one we are looking at.

Happy new year to all of our friends and do hope we can meet up in the future.

Happy holidays.

Brenda

 

[PrincessJasmine08]

Hi Everyone,

Nice to hear from you and hope all are well.

We did an NCL cruise to the Baltic last June. We had booked on Disney one from Dover but to be honest they were far too expensive even though we did not have to fly and only an hour drive away. We had a great time and every bit as good or in some ways better than Disney we found. We managed to get a large suite with separate bedroom and butler service and you should have see the size of our balcony. It was wonderful and has spoilt us. We did book on the cruise from LA to Alalska but again when doing research found this to be way too expensive. We changed to Regent Seven Seas from San Francisco to Alaska back to Vancouver. Sounded more expensive but includes most of the excursions, gratuities and even drinks on board so when you research that it was much better value unfortunately. Please don't get me wrong still love Disney but think they are outpricing themselves and not really offering anything different. Would love them to do a back to back from venice as NCL do as that is the next one we are looking at.

Happy new year to all of our friends and do hope we can meet up in the future.

Happy holidays.

Brenda

When we were hoping to do the Baltic Disney Cruise last summer, we looked at other lines. Ultimately, none of it was in the budget, but it really gets you thinking. Guess we need to try another line to see if we would really miss the little Disney extras too much to make it not worth the $$ savings. Just emailed my travel agent to see about switching cabins on our December 18 on the Dream and everything we're looking at has only GTY status left, so I guess Disney's keeping the ships full!

 

[taysmom]

HI Everyone...

We are going on a mexican riviera cruise this april. Can't wait. I agree with all the comments about disney pricing themselves. I have noticed that next years mexico cruise prices are less than what I paid this year. Bummer! Alaska is too expensive on disney when I can go longer on princess right out of SF with no airfare and spend less.

I want to get to florida and do the dream but airfare is just too much. I can fly to cabo for less.

I hope you are all well. I had such a great time on our med cruise meeting everyone! It's been nice to stay in touch over the years.

Steph

 

[PURTYPAT1]

HI Everyone...

We are going on a mexican riviera cruise this april. Can't wait. I agree with all the comments about disney pricing themselves. I have noticed that next years mexico cruise prices are less than what I paid this year. Bummer! Alaska is too expensive on disney when I can go longer on princess right out of SF with no airfare and spend less.

I want to get to florida and do the dream but airfare is just too much. I can fly to cabo for less.

I hope you are all well. I had such a great time on our med cruise meeting everyone! It's been nice to stay in touch over the years.

Steph

Hay Steph and my Cruise friends,

Hope everyone is doing ok.

Steph, are you going to have a blog, on your DC? I would love to follow it. What part of Ca, are you from?

Jenna & I are thinking about 2/19/12 doing the mexican riviera cruise. Care to join us?

 

[Skallywag]

Hi all,

Nice to hear from you and glad you are all keeping well. Steph, we are doing an Alaska cruise this May with Regent Seven Sea. We did book Disney but they worked out more expensive. With Regent we get all gratutites, most of our excursions and drinks on board included in the price. We could hav chosen the slightly more expensive option but decided to sort our own airfares and accommodation. We are flying into San Francisco on te 10th May and the cruise leaves on te 13th. Just sorting out getting from the airport and what to do in the short time we are there. We have booked a trip with Tom to Muir Woods on the first morning and do want to do the evening Alcatraz as believe this has better atmosphere. Can you advise us on this. Also thinking of getting the city pass as of course we want to ride the trams having never been to the city before.

The excursions we have booked for nothing would probably cost as a fortune on Disney so well pleased with this.

Hope we can all meet up sometime in the future.
Brenda

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Hi all,

Nice to hear from you and glad you are all keeping well. Steph, we are doing an Alaska cruise this May with Regent Seven Sea. We did book Disney but they worked out more expensive. With Regent we get all gratutites, most of our excursions and drinks on board included in the price. We could hav chosen the slightly more expensive option but decided to sort our own airfares and accommodation. We are flying into San Francisco on te 10th May and the cruise leaves on te 13th. Just sorting out getting from the airport and what to do in the short time we are there. We have booked a trip with Tom to Muir Woods on the first morning and do want to do the evening Alcatraz as believe this has better atmosphere. Can you advise us on this. Also thinking of getting the city pass as of course we want to ride the trams having never been to the city before.

The excursions we have booked for nothing would probably cost as a fortune on Disney so well pleased with this.

Hope we can all meet up sometime in the future.
Brenda

Hi Brenda,

How's things over the pond?

We were on the Magic last year February presidents day. One big problem , on boarding day. The Magic was stuck in Castawy Cay due to storms on the Saturday that we were to leave. A 7 night cruise turned out to be a 6 night.

Disney gave us a 20% discount, and 200.00 on board credit per person for future cruises. We booked Alaska with the discounts costs were about the same as the other cruise ships non Disney. We are going July 5th.

Early November I have a high school reunion with the girls, in SF. We haven't booked a room as yet, but we are thinking about renting an apt. for a 4 days in the heart of town. Can't wait to hear what tours your doing. It will give me a heads up.

Has anyone been on the Dream yet? I've been reading reports about the good bad and ugly.

 

[Skallywag]

Hi Patricia,

Over the pond here damp and miserable at the moment but not as cold as it can be this time of year. Perhaps we had all the white stuff before Christmas. We were doing the Disney Wonder from Los Angeles up to San Francisco and then onward to Alaska. This time we are doing the Navigator from San Francisco on teh 13th May arriving into Vancouver on the 25th.

We have booked three nights at the Wynndham Canterbury Resort using our Fairfield timeshare points and have read some reasonable reports. Will let you know how things go. Always wanted to see the Redwoods so that is why we have booked this walk through the woods with a guy named Tom and it sounds good. After Vancouver we are flying back to LA and staying at the Californian Disney villas for a couple of nights. Then unfortunately home.

Still thinking on Venice back to back for 2010 that is if NCL still do that one. it is two different itineries but you get to stay in Venice which we love and can use the ship as our hotel. Just nip across the bridge into Venice from where the cruise ships dock so no problem.
Bren

Bren

 

[taysmom]

Hay Steph and my Cruise friends,

Hope everyone is doing ok.

Steph, are you going to have a blog, on your DC? I would love to follow it. What part of Ca, are you from?

Jenna & I are thinking about 2/19/12 doing the mexican riviera cruise. Care to join us?

Hi pat! The feb cruise is a possiblity. My daughter will be deep in her term paper at that point so I'd have to see how her work progresses. Let me know if you book, I'll probably hold a spot with the discount just in case. I should be updating my blog. I randomly do it now, but always more so when we are gone. We are going with a large group on this years mex. plus all of the nice people we have been talking to on the boards! We live just outside of SF about 30min. in the east bay. I'm ready for vacation!

Hi all,

Nice to hear from you and glad you are all keeping well. Steph, we are doing an Alaska cruise this May with Regent Seven Sea. We did book Disney but they worked out more expensive. With Regent we get all gratutites, most of our excursions and drinks on board included in the price. We could hav chosen the slightly more expensive option but decided to sort our own airfares and accommodation. We are flying into San Francisco on te 10th May and the cruise leaves on te 13th. Just sorting out getting from the airport and what to do in the short time we are there. We have booked a trip with Tom to Muir Woods on the first morning and do want to do the evening Alcatraz as believe this has better atmosphere. Can you advise us on this. Also thinking of getting the city pass as of course we want to ride the trams having never been to the city before.

The excursions we have booked for nothing would probably cost as a fortune on Disney so well pleased with this.

Hope we can all meet up sometime in the future.
Brenda

Muir woods is beautiful, but can be very rugged. Make sure to wear proper hiking shoes and I recommend jeans or long pants as it can also be cold. May can be foggy in the bay so doing alcatraz in the afternoon is your best bet. The fog rolls out around noon but right back in around 3pm. Not a large window. The sights are gorgeous from the island. Again it can be quite chilly so wear layers. Cable cars can take forever catching from the starting point by fishermans wharf so try catching one at another point on the route. If you like seafood there are so many great spots around fishermans wharf. You really can't go wrong with any of them. (this is coming from a person who really dislikes seafood!) Coit tower is a neat little place. Good views. Also try to get over and walk the golden gate bridge..it's stunning. I've never done a city pass but you can get around on foot if you are close by the wharf and get alot done. Cabs are also plentiful and if you're really feeling active there are lots of bike rentals. I hope you have a great time. If you have any more questions feel free to email me taysmomca@gmail.com

Hi Brenda,

How's things over the pond?

We were on the Magic last year February presidents day. One big problem , on boarding day. The Magic was stuck in Castawy Cay due to storms on the Saturday that we were to leave. A 7 night cruise turned out to be a 6 night.

Disney gave us a 20% discount, and 200.00 on board credit per person for future cruises. We booked Alaska with the discounts costs were about the same as the other cruise ships non Disney. We are going July 5th.

Early November I have a high school reunion with the girls, in SF. We haven't booked a room as yet, but we are thinking about renting an apt. for a 4 days in the heart of town. Can't wait to hear what tours your doing. It will give me a heads up.

Has anyone been on the Dream yet? I've been reading reports about the good bad and ugly.

Nov/Dec is a great time to visit. The weather is very mild and not alot of fog. You should have so much fun. If you want any help use the above email addy to ask. I'm not an expert but i'd be happy to ask around.

My friends were on the dream inagural cruise and had a great time. It was the first real cruise so they said there were bumps but overall they said just being on the dream was enough for them. They were also in the video they used to promote the dream. Very exciting!

Have a great V-day!

 

[vtiffany]

Hi Everyone,
Tom and I managed to squeeze in a 3 night Dream cruise earlier this month. I actually got on the last flight out of Milwaukee before the blizzard hit our area. Timing is everything! We had an inside cabin with the virtual porthole, I couldn't resist. There is so much amazing technology on that ship. We really enjoyed ourselves, but, we did have some issues with the layouts of the restaurants and the size of some of the hallways. The Aqua Duck was fantastic, rode it twice. The Cove was huge and quite comfortable. It was cool to see the whole island of Castaway Cay as the Dream is three stories taller than the Magic. All in all, we have really decided that 3 days is just not enough time on a Disney ship. We talked about booking the Fantasy in January 2013 for a 7 night to the western Caribbean. New ship, longer cruise. Can't get much better than that! We are booked on an Alaskan cruise in August but will be cancelling as I am having a knee replaced this spring. Other than that, we leave Monday for our annual Cabo trip. Pat and Steph, if you go on the MR cruise next year, we will meet up with you when you port in Cabo. I love that we are keeping in touch over the past couple years. Everyone, enjoy your upcoming vacations.

 

[vtiffany]

New for 2012, 15 nights to Hawaii! Big news from DCL!

 

[taysmom]

HI all!
While on board the wonder last week, I booked the hawaii and then had parents remorse and cancelled. I just can't pull my kid out of school for 12 days at the end of the year. Damn those kids! LOL. I was hoping to meet up with purtypat next year on another wonder cruise but her english teacher is telling me not a good time. again..damn it! I rebooked spring break on the wonder (4/1) as a back up.

Hope everyone has fun on their upcoming cruises and vacations.

S

 

[pillow]

HI all!
While on board the wonder last week, I booked the hawaii and then had parents remorse and cancelled. I just can't pull my kid out of school for 12 days at the end of the year. Damn those kids! LOL. I was hoping to meet up with purtypat next year on another wonder cruise but her english teacher is telling me not a good time. again..damn it! I rebooked spring break on the wonder (4/1) as a back up.

Hope everyone has fun on their upcoming cruises and vacations.

S

Hey Steph. Take a look at 12/15/12 on the Fantasy. Good prices even though its close to Christmas. Is Orlando too far for you to travel?

Jodie

 

[taysmom]

Hey Steph. Take a look at 12/15/12 on the Fantasy. Good prices even though its close to Christmas. Is Orlando too far for you to travel?

Jodie

Tay has finals then. I should start homeschooling...lol.

I am looking at WDW/Dream or Fantasy cruise in early summer 2013.

Question..what is better WDW then cruise or cruise then WDW?

HI Jodie! Are you doing alaska?? Next year they fly out of seattle...saves me about 150-200pp in airfare so maybe 2014? Who knows.

 

[Skallywag]

Glad everyone is still keeping in touch and planning. We pulled out of the Wonder Akaska cruise and are on Regent Navigator from San Francisco on the 13th May returning to Vancouver. We then fly down to Los Angeles for the last couple of days at Grand Californian.

Would love to do Hawaii but feel it will be too expensive with the flights also. Have booked a back to back on NCL from Venice next June which goes down as far as Turkey and is a different itinerary each week apart from returning to Venice which I love and can live with that. Booked at the cruise show at Olympia in London and have about $1400 on board credit and a rear facing penthouse suite. All that and a couple of hours flight which sounds great.

Hope everyone who is doing alaska has a great time and hope we can meet up some time in the future.
Brenda

 

[pillow]

Tay has finals then. I should start homeschooling...lol.

I am looking at WDW/Dream or Fantasy cruise in early summer 2013.

Question..what is better WDW then cruise or cruise then WDW?

HI Jodie! Are you doing alaska?? Next year they fly out of seattle...saves me about 150-200pp in airfare so maybe 2014? Who knows.

I like WDW then cruise = craziness then relaxation.

No, we ended up cancelling Alaska due to cost. I noticed that they moved the port to Seattle, which definitely makes things easier. I think when we do Alaska, I might try a different cruise line. I like the idea of a point to point cruise versus round trip so that we can explore Denali and such either before or after the cruise.

This summer, we're driving up to Maine and renting a cabin in Acadia. Looking forward to that.

We're leaving for Florida tomorrow - doing the Disney waterparks, Epcot, and both Universal parks. Can't wait!

Hope you can find a cruise that works. I know its hard to do with school schedules. If you book a verandah, book a 5E category - either 5150 or 5650; they have extra large verandahs. I booked one by accident and about died when I saw the pictures!

Jodie

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Have a great time Jodi!!! I miss you on our thread. The girls aren't to friendly.

Steph I bought my air for 2/17 to 2/26 Kayak sent me an alert (SALE) EWR quick stop in SLC then off SNA SNA to ATL EWR RT with tax 217.00 my friends tried to book it, and it went up to $600.00 in one hour. Go figure. We are taking a chance with the stop in SLC (I have a rent a car reserved just in case)

I would love to meet in Disneyland!!! We booked the Hyatt for 2 night before the cruise. How was your cruise???? Did you and Tay have a great time??

Brenda, your trip sounds awsome!!!