March 3, 2005 Wonder!

[mkymouse4ever]

Almost forgot: Last time we did use the tip about the over the door shoe rack. To hold your tolietries! It was WELL worth the $5.00 at Target! the little counters in the bathroom are the VERY small mirror type ones and only have a small low rail on them and I could see how something could fly off, with too much help. Plus this keeps everything separate. We rolled it up with stuff still in it, put it in the gym bag as is, and went on to the wdw resort and un rolled it, ready to go!

As for stuff flying off: During our 1st nite sleeping, I was sound asleep on the "couch" bed when the captin made the big turn in the middle of the nite? I caught myself as I almost came out of the bed! I didn't know what happened but woke up, so I turned on the TV, there is a station with the "bridge" and a map of where you are and you could see the turn! Knew that is what woke me up! Be careful!

Mky

 

[momof2minnies]

OMG!!! I can just picture myself in the middle of the night-LOL!!!
We do have an over the door shoe rack I bought for the trip because of info on the boards.I can't wait- we are all so excited.
Linda

 

[momof2minnies]

Yesterday my parents docs arrived at our house but not ours. I just hope they were separated during shipment with UPS. I hope they come today. It's getting so close.

 

[momof2minnies]

We just got the rest of our docs. But in the mail!!!
That is so weird- but it is all the correct info. so I am psyched.
See you on the 3rd.

 

[steverog]

Hi guys, we booked today we have a two year old daughter and a 4 year old son. This will be our 5th Disney Cruise.
Steve

 

[mkymouse4ever]

So totally jealous here! No doc's in sight yet. But yeah for you! Its snowing here right now. I wonder if its warm there? Come on sun! My count down timer is going to turn to the TEENS!

Pleasant dreams! Mky

 

[mkymouse4ever]

Spoke too soon! The UPS guy just came! They are here. No upgrade, but I am very happy with our cabin selection, so I really didn't want it changed, didn't want to think "do I really want this?"

Mky

 

[goodywagon]

Our docs showed up (via ups) yesterday as well. Looks like we are all good to go.

 

[mudangel77]

Hey All! I assume everyone has read about Pirate Night that we are having, right? Well, we were wondering if anyone was gonna dress up and play the part that night! We are traveling with a group of eight and we thought it would be fun to dress up and make the most out of it! Looks like they also have a little family Princess & Pirates Dance that night before the main festivities, too. Any thoughts?

 

[momof2minnies]

I don't think we will be dressing up for pirates night. It is going to be hard enough to get my husband out of his vacation shorts and sneakers mode. It really is not right that it is suggested on vac. that you need to dress up.
The GOOD NEWS is only 2 MORE WEEKS to go!!!!!!!YEAH!!!!

 

[momof2minnies]

Hey everyone,
It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!!! 10 days !!!!! WOO HOO!!!!! Everyone ready? We actually leave on the 2nd. It's snowing pretty good here. I can't wait.
Linda

 

[mkymouse4ever]

We finally hit single digits and I've gotten sick. So if you hear me coughing in the cabin next door, not contagious just my asthma. hoping meds and the florida warmth will clear me up. I remember breathing really well out at sea. No allergens. Now if we only felt like packing. Hmmmm.

Mky

 

[disneygatorfan]

I just booked yesterday, can't wait!

Will be myself (26F) and a friend (25M)!

Should be lot's of fun, now I will have to go back and read this thread and catch up!

 

[mkymouse4ever]

Welcome! disneygatorfan! Nice to have a last minute cruise! How has the weather in Orlando been? The one on the net reads in the 70's and 80's? is this correct? It is about 30 here. Still snow on the ground from last nite. yuk. And now looks gloomy like rain. [Can I be more depressing?].

Please advise us on Packing? shorts? jeans? capris? We are staying at wdw for 2 weeks after cruise also, so need alot of clothes (hate to do laundry more than once). Shirts do you need any sleeveless? shortsleeves? or long sleeves? Sweat shirts? jackets?

Thanks for the suggests, mky

 

[disneygatorfan]

It's been BEAUTIFUL the past week and a half! Upper 70's during the day, mid 60's in the evening. Sunny, definitely been shorts, and tank top weather in the day time.

But sometimes cold fronts do come in, and cool us down for a few days. But it's getting a little late in the winter for major cold fronts in Florida, so I wouldn't worry.

When I sailed in late Jan, we had a cold front and they had to do the Sail Away party in the Atrium, but when we got to Nassau it was 75. I am expecting it to be much warmer this time. Since it's so late in the season, and it's been so warm lately.

I would pack mainly shorts, and tshirts... then just bring a pair of slacks and a light jacket or sweatshirt for the evenings. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the nice weather stays. If you are going into the parks before or after, look me up at the Tower of Terror or Rockin' Roller Coaster.

Shelley

 

[mkymouse4ever]

Thanks Shelley! That is a tremendous help! We will probably run into you on the ship too, cause I am traveling with my sister! to 30 / 40 something single females. No kids. that will be us. Should not be to hard to pick us out.

Well we will have to be wearing jeans and jackets down anyway, takes care of that. maybe even wear the sweatshirt, for the plane. (save luggage room).

Sounds like you have done this cruise alot! Any good naussa tips? Last time we stayed on ship. 3 days wanted more ship time, and it was great. But thought might want to look around atlantis this time.

Thanks again, Mky

 

[disneygatorfan]

I've been to Atlantis a few times. It's about a $4 taxi ride over. You can get into the Casino for free, and walk around the lobby area, and into some of the small shops there, but you can't get to the pools, or the aqaurium without paying. And they guard it very well. It's an impressive hotel, but living and working in the hotel/resort capital of the world, I go more for the casino. I'm not a big gambler, but its fun to play for an hour or howerver $20 will last me in the nickel slots

Usually though on Nassau day, I spend most of the day on the ship. I like the Rainforest room. it's $15 for a day pass, and its usually not crowded on port days, and it's relaxing.

I have gone to the public beach once on the 4 days, and it was a nice day. Lot's of vendors, but they take no very nicely. You can get a cab ride there as well. But I am not a big beach person, and the day at Castawy is nice enough.

Unfornuately, castaway is still showing some signs of the hurricane damage. The adult beach seemed to take the brunt of it, with some errosion, etc. But it's amazing how little damage there is, with all the hurricanes there were this past year.

Wow, can't wait! I love DCL, as you can see, really the only way I vacation.

 

[momof2minnies]

Shelley,
So glad to hear it has been nice there. Packing has been difficult because not having been on a cruise before I don't quite know what to expect.
Can't wait!!! See you there!!!
Linda

 

[wdwnewcomer]

Hi everyone. We, 2 adults and 3 childern, are going on the Wonder on 3/3/05 and are interested in the Nassua shore excursions. Does anyone know about stingray city and/or another activity to suggest?

 

[wdwnewcomer]

We are going to the Poly for 4 nights before the 3/3/05 Wonder cruise, any tips?