June 7, 2011 Alaska

[pixie3]

Welcome Tahitian Traveler! I will add you to the list on page one.

Which European cruise did you do?

We will probably do Victoria, but not until after. My kids have school all the way up until the cruise.

Also, if you give me your names and room number I can put that on the list as well!

 

[Pumba's Dad]

Our plans have changed too and we won't be on the cruise with you all. Hope you enjoy the sites of alaska.

 

[pixie3]

Our plans have changed too and we won't be on the cruise with you all. Hope you enjoy the sites of alaska.

Too bad we won't be cruising together.
Thank you!

 

[Tahitian Traveler]

Welcome Tahitian Traveler! I will add you to the list on page one.

Which European cruise did you do?

We will probably do Victoria, but not until after. My kids have school all the way up until the cruise.

Also, if you give me your names and room number I can put that on the list as well!

We did the med and baltic capitals with DCL last year. I think about that trip everyday because my kids and I have so many wonderful memories.
I have pretty much planned my entire trip out already. I would love to go to Victoria but I dont know if I want to do the 90-120 minute ride over to Butchart Gardens. So with that said I think we will do Whistler instead. I have read that the train/bus ride there is very pretty. But then when I add it all up I say to myself "gee, is it really worth it just to take my kids on a train ride and riding on a raft ?" Hmm, I dont know...decisions....decisions.

But other than that I will be doing the summer dog sledding for sure. Boy, am I chatty tonite. I better get started on my sons homework. Until next time......

 

[pixie3]

We did the med and baltic capitals with DCL last year. I think about that trip everyday because my kids and I have so many wonderful memories.

Ah ha! I thought I recognized your name. I think we were on the same cruise. I think your boys were dressed as princes????? We went to the ball, too (with our boys). That was a ONCE in a lifetime experience!!!!

 

[carolina64]

This will be our very first cruise ever and we are so excited!

I have been looking for the theme night schedule for this cruise but I am not having any luck. We just finished booking so I haven't gotten anything from disney yet. The info will probably be there? but I just want to know.

Anybody? Dis'ers always have the scoop!

 

[Tahitian Traveler]

Ah ha! I thought I recognized your name. I think we were on the same cruise. I think your boys were dressed as princes????? We went to the ball, too (with our boys). That was a ONCE in a lifetime experience!!!!

Well Hello again ! Yes, the two princes are my little boys. We had a wonderful time at the Royal Ball. The entire cruise was phenomenal ! Have you seen the video footage from that evening? I have not printed any of the 6,000+ photos that I took on that 32 day trip. I better hurry up and do it before I leave in June for this trip. So, is anyone going dog sledding ? I went dog sledding about 11 years ago and paid $350 but that was before marriage and kids, I cannot justify it now. With all of hta said we will be doing the summer sled around the forest ! So tell me Pixie, what was your favorite part of the trip ?

 

[pixie3]

This will be our very first cruise ever and we are so excited!

I have been looking for the theme night schedule for this cruise but I am not having any luck. We just finished booking so I haven't gotten anything from disney yet. The info will probably be there? but I just want to know.

Anybody? Dis'ers always have the scoop!

Welcome! You'll love the cruise! If you PM me your names, I will add you to the list on page one. Also, consider doing fish extenders. I'll try to find you a link as to what that is all about and post it later. I don't know what the theme schedule is. DCL probably doesn't know yet either. Normally you have to call them to get the info.

: 6,000+ photos that I took on that 32 day trip.

So, is anyone going dog sledding ? I went dog sledding about 11 years ago and paid $350 but that was before marriage and kids, I cannot justify it now. With all of hta said we will be doing the summer sled around the forest !

So tell me Pixie, what was your favorite part of the trip ?

6000 yikes!

I looked at the dog sledding and agree..... for all four of us that is tough!

I loved it ALL! But the ball was special. I thought I must have won the golden ticket in a bar of chocolate.

 

[Tahitian Traveler]

Welcome! You'll love the cruise! If you PM me your names, I will add you to the list on page one. Also, consider doing fish extenders. I'll try to find you a link as to what that is all about and post it later. I don't know what the theme schedule is. DCL probably doesn't know yet either. Normally you have to call them to get the info.



6000 yikes!

I looked at the dog sledding and agree..... for all four of us that is tough!

I loved it ALL! But the ball was special. I thought I must have won the golden ticket in a bar of chocolate.

Yep! The entire time I walked around Catherine's Palace I just kept telling myself "wow, I am really here.....I am in Russia, I am in Sweden....."
When I look at the globe it is hard to imagine that I was "way over there" That european trip taught me the greatest lesson in life. I learned and now completely understand why "Less Is More". I am eternally grateful for that lesson! Here are my excursion choices....will anyone be joining me?

Skagway- 1) Liarsville Goldrush Trail Camp and salmon bake with the characters and 2) the White Pass scenic railway with exclusive youth activity. (Hopefully no schedule conflicts)


Juneau- 1)Sled dog discovery and musher camp AND 2) taking a taxi over to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitory Center and Macaulay ? Hatchery on my own

Ketchikan- This port was so hard for me to decide what to do. So much to see and so little time.
1) Rainforest canoe adventure and nature trail or
2) Bering sea crab fishermans tour
3) Fishing AND
3) Lumberjack show- disney exculsive one

I am not leaving much time to shop am I?

 

[fliplover101]

Hi everyone! I've mostly been a lurker around the boards, but we are also going on this cruise!!!

This will be our first ever cruise - my DMom, DDad, myself, and Dbrother. We're all so excited!!!! We're taking this as a very special celebration trip...Db is graduating high school, I'm celebrating my 21st birthday, and my parents are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, all in one summer! SO, we're having one last major family vacation to celebrate...and who better to celebrate with than Disney??!!

Also, one newbie question...what is the fish extender game???

 

[pixie3]

I've only briefly looked at the shore excursions for Alaska. I'm mostly consumed with my upcoming Dream MV trip in 1 1/2 weeks. When I get back, I'm going to have to dig into this a little more.

Here is a link for Fish Extender info:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33184281&postcount=2

Basically, if you participate, you hang a fish extender (a type of bag) over the fish next to your stateroom door. Everyone who participates buys or makes an item for everyone playing the game and delivers it at some point during the cruise to all playing. It is nice to come back to your room and find little surprises in your fish extender. The item is normally a trinkety item. I've had all kinds of stuff: pens, oriental trading type items, paper note pads, highlighters with printed cruise name on them, bookmarkers with cruise info on it, cruise survival kits, something related to givers hometown - had a woman make Ohio buckeye keychains once, Pirate eye patches for pirate night, dis green bead bracelets, etc. etc. etc. It is a lot of fun!!! If anyone is interested, please let me know and I will add FISH next to your name on the list on the first page.

Hi everyone! I've mostly been a lurker around the boards, but we are also going on this cruise!!!

This will be our first ever cruise - my DMom, DDad, myself, and Dbrother. We're all so excited!!!! We're taking this as a very special celebration trip...Db is graduating high school, I'm celebrating my 21st birthday, and my parents are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, all in one summer! SO, we're having one last major family vacation to celebrate...and who better to celebrate with than Disney??!!

Also, one newbie question...what is the fish extender game???

Yah! First Cruise!!! AND so many celebrations!!!! Welcome! If you give me your names, I will add you to the list on the first page!!!!

 

[pjc4925]

I was looking for new Disney/Pixar movie release during our cruise. Unfortunately Cars 2 is supposed to be released June 24 so we just miss that one. Newt was also supposed to be the summer of 2011, but I think that one was cancelled. Anyone know of any other Disney movies that may be released while we were on board?

Pirates 4 comes out 5/20, so that's at least one to be looking forward too... even though for whatever reason I have not liked any of the pirates movies, no matter how many times I have seen them.

 

[pixie3]

I was looking for new Disney/Pixar movie release during our cruise. Unfortunately Cars 2 is supposed to be released June 24 so we just miss that one. Newt was also supposed to be the summer of 2011, but I think that one was cancelled. Anyone know of any other Disney movies that may be released while we were on board?

Pirates 4 comes out 5/20, so that's at least one to be looking forward too... even though for whatever reason I have not liked any of the pirates movies, no matter how many times I have seen them.

Mars Needs Moms and Pirates of the Carribean. Both scheduled for the end of May.

 

[Tahitian Traveler]

My wish for the day is that each of you that will be sailing on the Disney Dream for her maiden voyage have a spectacular time ! Enjoy because I will be thinking of you while I am at work

 

[fliplover101]

The fish extender game sounds like a lot of fun! I would love to join!! Silly question, but how do I PM you to get you stateroom info and stuff????

 

[pixie3]

The fish extender game sounds like a lot of fun! I would love to join!! Silly question, but how do I PM you to get you stateroom info and stuff????

If you hit my name, you'll see send pixie3 private message or you can just put it here if you would like!

 

[fliplover101]

We're in stateroom 6622. Can't wait to be cruising with all of you!

 

[Anjelica]

Hello - I'm on the May 31st cruise but wanted to pop on over here to give you guys a heads up. DCL just announced later this afternoon a Kids Sail Free promotion for certain Alaska dates depending upon the room booked. Dreams Unlimited just sent me this email and my total on the cruise is no $2000.00+ cheaper than it was this morning.

I hope this helps - > http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/special-offers/kids-sail-free-alaska/

 

[chernabogfamily]

Hello Everyone! We just booked this cruise. We had actually been planning a beach vacation (I love warmth and sun), so this is going to be a real change for us. But, we just couldn't pass up the opportunity of an Alaskan Cruise with Disney.

We are SO excited to be joining all of you guys! Also excited to do the FE!
We are:
DW- Kellie (what a way to celebrate 40!)
DH- Jay
DS- Hunter (11)
DD- Piper (7 turning 8)

I have been to Alaska before (my brother was stationed there for many years) and I can't wait to experience it's beauty and grandeur with my Hubby and kids.
So happy to meet you all!!

 

[pjc4925]

We decided to take advantage of Kids Sail Free offer and upgrade our room to a verandah. I hope it will be worth it with all the sights to see while sailing through Alaska. So our new room will be 6058.