March 6, 2011 Mexican Riviera aboard the Wonder

[Disney1976]

Thats my predicament too. We also wanted to do the tour which starts at 9:30 am but thats impossible now :-( I am still debating and planning on what to do in Cabo. Since we live in LA we are not into the water activities like whale, seal watching and coastal cruises..we want to see the city and do land tours.

By the way I just booked the city tour ( city, tequila, tropical) tour at PV on the same PV site i mentioned in my post.. It will be a 5 hr tour starting at 10 am.... Let me know and we can coordinate as it seems we have the same taste )

Sorry --in PV, my DW and I are doing the "Las Caletas hideaway" since I've heard good things. What's weird is I am totally NOT a beach person, living in Florida, and I'm not a fan of the ocean, because I have the overblown fear of sharks, but when I go on vacation, I want to go snorkeling?

As for Cabo on that first day, I just read a post from someone who was on one of the earlier MR cruises, and they said even though the cruise docs said they were supposed to tender at 11:30 they actually did so at 7:00 am. Makes me want to book that tour!

If we don't do the tour, and Disney doesn't offer anything else (there are a lot more tours advertised on the Disney MR excursion page that don't seem available to book online), would you be interested in meeting up with DW and I and maybe trying to find something once we tender? We definately want to see the glass factory and Cabo Wabo, maybe we can split a taxi or something?

 

[mnsweeps]

Sorry --in PV, my DW and I are doing the "Las Caletas hideaway" since I've heard good things. What's weird is I am totally NOT a beach person, living in Florida, and I'm not a fan of the ocean, because I have the overblown fear of sharks, but when I go on vacation, I want to go snorkeling?

As for Cabo on that first day, I just read a post from someone who was on one of the earlier MR cruises, and they said even though the cruise docs said they were supposed to tender at 11:30 they actually did so at 7:00 am. Makes me want to book that tour!

If we don't do the tour, and Disney doesn't offer anything else (there are a lot more tours advertised on the Disney MR excursion page that don't seem available to book online), would you be interested in meeting up with DW and I and maybe trying to find something once we tender? We definately want to see the glass factory and Cabo Wabo, maybe we can split a taxi or something?

I went ahead and booked the 2.5 City /Lands end tour. I mentioned in notes that we definately need the 12:45 pm tour ( on their website it says 12:45 cruise pier pickup) else we dont want to come.
http://www.cabosanlucastours.net/Lands-End-Tour.htm

For last day which is a short day I am thinking of taking my 6 yr old daughter for dolphin swimming...Its expensive but cheaper than the one they have here in San Diego Seaworld

I wont really assume that the port time would be 7 am instead of 11:15 am ..It may have happened on that day but you may lose money on cancellation if it doesn't. But if it does I will get out and at the pickup point I will ask them to upgrade me to the http://www.cabosanlucastours.net/City-Tour.htm tour. And will pay the difference right there... What do you think ?

I may my inlaws with me too ....

 

[Disney1976]

I went ahead and booked the 2.5 City /Lands end tour. I mentioned in notes that we definately need the 12:45 pm tour ( on their website it says 12:45 cruise pier pickup) else we dont want to come.
http://www.cabosanlucastours.net/Lands-End-Tour.htm

For last day which is a short day I am thinking of taking my 6 yr old daughter for dolphin swimming...Its expensive but cheaper than the one they have here in San Diego Seaworld

I wont really assume that the port time would be 7 am instead of 11:15 am ..It may have happened on that day but you may lose money on cancellation if it doesn't. But if it does I will get out and at the pickup point I will ask them to upgrade me to the http://www.cabosanlucastours.net/City-Tour.htm tour. And will pay the difference right there... What do you think ?


I may my inlaws with me too ....

Well, that tour doesn't say anything about the glass factory, which is something DW really, really wants to see. Truthfully, I could care less about Tequilla since I'm not much of a drinker, but would go on the tour for the other stuff. Maybe I should email them and ask if this tour goes by the glass factory, or there is at least time to see it on our own.

 

[Carolc]

Anyone want to do a snorkel/kayak excursion in Cabo?

Is anyone planning to meet at Disneyland before or after the cruise? I *might* go with a friend for a half day on Mar 5th.

I have an AP and am always looking for someone to go with if anyone is going and wants a tag a long.

 

[Disney1976]

Anyone want to do a snorkel/kayak excursion in Cabo?

Is anyone planning to meet at Disneyland before or after the cruise? I *might* go with a friend for a half day on Mar 5th.

I have an AP and am always looking for someone to go with if anyone is going and wants a tag a long.

Carol, my wife and I are planning on park hopping between the two parks on March 5th. I haven't been in almost 6 years, and DW has never been to DCA, and hasn't been to DL since the 1980's!

 

[Snooptoo]

Snoop and believe79

I am also planning to use http://www.cabosanlucastours.net/ and http://www.puertovallartatours.net/ but have not decided what to do. I will be booking tours this weekend.. Since we live in LA we wont be doing any water sports or whale watching thing but inside see the city and other land excursions.

I have a party of 5 including myself.. 4 adults and 1 child...(2 adults are seniors) ...

Can you let me know what you have booked? just to get an idea..

We have booked the Las Animas beach break in Puerto Vallarta it has a adventure park with a ropes course (zip line rope bridge ect.) it is just a taste of it. My son and I want to try it before we book a full zip line tour. DH wants to hang out on the beach and do a little splashing and relaxing.
I tried to book the pirate ship and megrino beach horseback ride in Cabo san lucas. Both of the tours start at 12:00pm on Thursday March 10th. DH and DS want to do the pirate ship. DW (me) and DD want to do the horseback ride. I just got an email today because our arrival time is 11:15 and we tender they do not think we will make it, We now have to pick other options so I do not know what to do.

 

[Snooptoo]

As for Cabo on that first day, I just read a post from someone who was on one of the earlier MR cruises, and they said even though the cruise docs said they were supposed to tender at 11:30 they actually did so at 7:00 am. Makes me want to book that tour!

If we don't do the tour, and Disney doesn't offer anything else (there are a lot more tours advertised on the Disney MR excursion page that don't seem available to book online), would you be interested in meeting up with DW and I and maybe trying to find something once we tender? We definately want to see the glass factory and Cabo Wabo, maybe we can split a taxi or something?

We are planning on taking a taxi to the glass factory and had talked about checking out Cabo Wabo as well, so maybe we could share a pitcher of magaritas.

 

[wallyboag]

For a few months this cruise had only three or four concierge rooms available. Sometimes NO rooms were available to book. Now this week there are a whole bunch of ocean view and verandah rooms available to book. Does this mean that the cruise will not be as crowded? I hope so! I'm not a fan of lines!

 

[believe79]

Anyone want to do a snorkel/kayak excursion in Cabo?

Is anyone planning to meet at Disneyland before or after the cruise? I *might* go with a friend for a half day on Mar 5th.

I have an AP and am always looking for someone to go with if anyone is going and wants a tag a long.

We were looking into snorkeling and kayak that was something we really want to do..were you gonna go through disney or another company...
We are also thinking about going for a half day on saturday the 5th we are also AP holders and try to go as much as we can...I think we will be there tomorrow for valentines day...if we do go we would love to meet

 

[Snooptoo]

Well still no docs Disney said they mailed them January 31st, so as of tomorrow we can request for them to be resent.

 

[Alaska3]

We also haven't received our cruise docs. Thank goodness I checked here as I wouldn't have known / remembered.

 

[Disney1976]

We are planning on taking a taxi to the glass factory and had talked about checking out Cabo Wabo as well, so maybe we could share a pitcher of magaritas.

That would be cool! I'll send you a PM.

 

[Snooptoo]

I updated our Cabo tours and just wanted to put this out there again so everyone can make sure their info is still correct for Fish extenders.
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Fish Extender Exchange
Sonogal: Angie (DW39), Mike (DH37), Lauren (DD11), Erin (DD9), Evan (DS6) Stateroom number 8576 (hoping to upgrade at port)
Alltheparks:: Lara (DW), Chris (DH), Aiden (DS7) - Room # 2515
AulaniP: Kalena (DW31), Todd (DH32), Tyler (DS8), Kyra (DD6) Stateroom number 7598
chrissyhomeschools4: Chrissy** (DW40th bday), Jason** (DH 41st bday) Stateroom number 2538
chrissyhomeschools4: Jason(DS13),Meredith (DD11),Matthew (DS7),Andrew** (DS4-5th bday)Stateroom number 2540
chrissyhomeschools4 inlaws: Bill** (DH71st bday) Pat (DW70) - 50 years of Happily Ever After - Stateroom number 2542
Loving2010: - Carla (dear sister) and Kandi**48th bday (dear sister) - 1st Disney Cruise - Stateroom number 1062
Snooptoo: DH Evan 43, DW Michelle 36** (37th bday), DS Kyle 12, DD Kira 8 Stateroom 7602
Disney1976: Bob (DH), Donna (DW) - 5128
Mazumi: Sarah (DGF31), Kevin (DBF30) stateroom 7063
ptmom: Jean (Dmom), Katie (DD11), Libby (DD8) (sonogal's friends), cabin 6637
Tinkfour: Beth (DW), Chaney (DH), Claire (DD5), Kendall (DD2) Stateroom 2601
believe79: Celina (DW 31), Miguel (DH 30), Miguel DS12** (13th bday), #5635
believe79's Parents: Nick (DH 51), Pam (DW 50),#5637
believe79's Sister:Heather (Dmom), Brittnay(DD 15)**(16th bday),#5633
Alaska3: DW (48) DH/wallet (42), DD (5 almost 6) Cabin 7043
believe79's Brother's familyH(Nick 30),DW(Kim 29),DS(Jonah 9),DD(Avery 7) ,DD(Lola 4), #5639
Bellecruiser - sailing with DH, DS20, and DD16 Stateroom 7112
PansTinkerBell - @@ 31st anniversary sailing @@ with Scott (DH 51) and Carolyn***(DW 52) Stateroom 2104


Other DISers on Board
carmie3377 (OP) - might have canceled?
fluvannaj - might have canceled?
E-Stop - sailing with DM, DsD, DB, DSis, DD7, DD2, and DN
AC7179 - sailing with DH, DD17 and DD6
morrrach - sailing with DH, DS16, DS 7, and DS5
wallyboag - sailing with DW and DD (20months)
Carolc - Carol sailing with DH ("J") @@
theocanada - sailing with 7 friends

We're going to Disneyland!

Thursday, March 3rd:

Alaska3
​

Friday, March 4th:

Tinkfour
alltheparks
chrissyhomeschools4
mazumi
Alaska3
Snooptoo - Michelle's Actual Birthday!
​

Saturday, March 5th:

Tinkfour
sonogal
chrissyhomeschools4(not sure which park which day, probably hoppping)
alltheparks (California Adventure)
mazumi (tentative)
Snootoo Universal Studios
Alaska3
​

Sunday, March 13th:

Alaska3
Snooptoo Universal Studios
​

Monday, March 14th:

Snooptoo Disneyland
chrissyhomeschools4 Legoland
​

Tuesday, March 15th:

Snooptoo California Adventure​

Dates TBD:

AulaniP​

Excursions
userid - which port - activity - thru Disney or not?
Carolc: PV - Zipline (tentative); prob thru DCL
chrissyhomeschools4 - PV - Pirate Boat Sail & Snorkel through DCL
Bellecruiser: Outdoor Adventure (DS & DD)
believe79: Cabo - considering snorkeling/kayaking
believe79: PV - considering day pass to all-inclusive resort
AulaniP: (loc?) - considering pirate ship adventure and/or dolphin/sea lion encounter
Snooptoo: PV - Las Animas Beach Break by Puerto Vallarta Tours
Snooptoo: Cabo Day 1- Horseback ride DW & DD by Cabo San Lucas Tours, then for DH and DW Taxi to Glass Blowing factory then maybe CaboWabo
Snooptoo: Cabo Day 2- Buccaneer Kraken Hunt by Cabo San Lucas Tours
sonogal: PV-Pirate snorkel and sail through the company itself
sonogal: Cabo- probably beach/shopping, nothing formal planned
tink four: Cabo- day pass or overnight at Royal Solaris, Dreams or Barcelo
ptmom: Cabo - Dolphin adventure
ptmom: PV - Pirate snorkel and sail tour
mazumi: PV - outdoor adventure; Cabo (6) - Sea of Cortez snokeling experience
PansTinkerBell: PV - Dolphin Swim


Palo
Bellecruiser - Day 5 (dinner?)
Snooptoo - Day 2 High Tea 3pm, Day 5 Dinner 8pm, Day 6 Brunch 11:30 am (we want to try it all)
Alltheparks - Day 3 Brunch 10:30, Day 5 Dinner 6:00 pm
chrissyhomeschools4 - Day 5 Dinner 6pm for dh 41st bday then 8:30 dinner w/kids
mazumi - Day 3 dinner 6pm; Day 7 brunch

Legend
** - Celebrating a birthday on this cruise
@@ - Celebrating an anniversary on this cruise

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[AulaniP]

We are planning on taking a taxi to the glass factory and had talked about checking out Cabo Wabo as well, so maybe we could share a pitcher of magaritas.

We were thinking of seeing the glass factory too. Are kids allowed in Cabo Wabo? Was going to skip it, as we will have our kids with us.

 

[believe79]

We were thinking of seeing the glass factory too. Are kids allowed in Cabo Wabo? Was going to skip it, as we will have our kids with us.

I was looking online at their website and they are a restaurant during the day..so Im sure kids would be ok to go...we are gonna have 5 kids with us and we were planning on going

 

[Snooptoo]

The one here in Las Vegas is a restaurant by day and a Bar/Nightclub Concert venue by Night. Like the House of Blues. You can bring kids to the restaurant.

We are planning on leaving the kids on the ship for that part but now they are saying they want to go to the Glass factory so maybe we will change our minds we will see.

I was reading reviews of CaboWabo in Cabo san Lucas on trip adviser and in the last 2 years there have been three posts saying that men that went to the bathroom by themselves were accosted by the bouncers saying they had drugs and were searched they really just wanted to be paid off. This was at night so I am not too worried. I won't let DH go by himself though.

So we are going to use caution, but I still want to experience the atmosphere. The reviews also say the food and drinks are amazing but expensive. I just want a "Waborita."

 

[sonogal]

At the end of this list is a tentative list for FE delivery days. I tried to honor requests and just assigned randomly from there so that each day has at least 2-3 deliveries. I will be happy to try to accomodate a change for later in the week but right now it looks like days 1-3 are full.

I will have copies of the master list onboard. I can also PM my cell phone number to anyone that wants it for the first day. That way anyone that upgrades or ends up with a different stateroom can let us know. If by chance, we upgrade ourselves, I will place a note on PtMom's stateroom door with the new number. Looks like everyone has their stateroom assignment already.

We are flying out on the 4th so any changes/requests should be made before that. Let's firm up the meet and greet time and place. Sounds like Deck 7 aft is the place. Not sure I want to miss the sailaway party so does anyone have a suggestion for time?

Thanks everyone!



****************************************************************************************************
Fish Extender Exchange
Sonogal: Angie (DW39), Mike (DH37), Lauren (DD11), Erin (DD9), Evan (DS6) Stateroom number 8576 (hoping to upgrade at port)
Alltheparks:: Lara (DW), Chris (DH), Aiden (DS7) - Room # 2515
AulaniP: Kalena (DW31), Todd (DH32), Tyler (DS8), Kyra (DD6) Stateroom number 7598
chrissyhomeschools4: Chrissy** (DW40th bday), Jason** (DH 41st bday) Stateroom number 2538
chrissyhomeschools4: Jason(DS13),Meredith (DD11),Matthew (DS7),Andrew** (DS4-5th bday)Stateroom number 2540
chrissyhomeschools4 inlaws: Bill** (DH71st bday) Pat (DW70) - 50 years of Happily Ever After - Stateroom number 2542
Loving2010: - Carla (dear sister) and Kandi**48th bday (dear sister) - 1st Disney Cruise - Stateroom number 1062
Snooptoo: DH Evan 43, DW Michelle 36** (37th bday), DS Kyle 12, DD Kira 8 Stateroom 7602
Disney1976: Bob (DH), Donna (DW) - 5128
Mazumi: Sarah (DGF31), Kevin (DBF30) stateroom 7063
ptmom: Jean (Dmom), Katie (DD11), Libby (DD8) (sonogal's friends), cabin 6637
Tinkfour: Beth (DW), Chaney (DH), Claire (DD5), Kendall (DD2) Stateroom 2601
believe79: Celina (DW 31), Miguel (DH 30), Miguel DS12** (13th bday), #5635
believe79's Parents: Nick (DH 51), Pam (DW 50),#5637
believe79's Sister:Heather (Dmom), Brittnay(DD 15)**(16th bday),#5633
Alaska3: DW (48) DH/wallet (42), DD (5 almost 6) Cabin 7043
believe79's Brother's familyH(Nick 30),DW(Kim 29),DS(Jonah 9),DD(Avery 7) ,DD(Lola 4), #5639
Bellecruiser - sailing with DH, DS20, and DD16 Stateroom 7112
PansTinkerBell - @@ 31st anniversary sailing @@ with Scott (DH 51) and Carolyn***(DW 52) Stateroom 2104


Other DISers on Board
carmie3377 (OP) - might have canceled?
fluvannaj - might have canceled?
E-Stop - sailing with DM, DsD, DB, DSis, DD7, DD2, and DN
AC7179 - sailing with DH, DD17 and DD6
morrrach - sailing with DH, DS16, DS 7, and DS5
wallyboag - sailing with DW and DD (20months)
Carolc - Carol sailing with DH ("J") @@
theocanada - sailing with 7 friends

We're going to Disneyland!

Thursday, March 3rd:

Alaska3
​

Friday, March 4th:

Tinkfour
alltheparks
chrissyhomeschools4
mazumi
Alaska3
Snooptoo - Michelle's Actual Birthday!
​

Saturday, March 5th:

Tinkfour
sonogal
chrissyhomeschools4(not sure which park which day, probably hoppping)
alltheparks (California Adventure)
mazumi (tentative)
Snootoo Universal Studios
Alaska3
​

Sunday, March 13th:

Alaska3
Snooptoo Universal Studios
​

Monday, March 14th:

Snooptoo Disneyland
chrissyhomeschools4 Legoland
​

Tuesday, March 15th:

Snooptoo California Adventure​

Dates TBD:

AulaniP​

Excursions
userid - which port - activity - thru Disney or not?
Carolc: PV - Zipline (tentative); prob thru DCL
chrissyhomeschools4 - PV - Pirate Boat Sail & Snorkel through DCL
Bellecruiser: Outdoor Adventure (DS & DD)
believe79: Cabo - considering snorkeling/kayaking
believe79: PV - considering day pass to all-inclusive resort
AulaniP: (loc?) - considering pirate ship adventure and/or dolphin/sea lion encounter
Snooptoo: PV - Las Animas Beach Break by Puerto Vallarta Tours
Snooptoo: Cabo Day 1- Horseback ride DW & DD by Cabo San Lucas Tours, then for DH and DW Taxi to Glass Blowing factory then maybe CaboWabo
Snooptoo: Cabo Day 2- Buccaneer Kraken Hunt by Cabo San Lucas Tours
sonogal: PV-Pirate snorkel and sail through the company itself
sonogal: Cabo Day 1- probably beach/shopping, nothing formal planned
sonogal: Cabo Day 2- Pez Gato whale watching
tink four: Cabo- day pass or overnight at Royal Solaris, Dreams or Barcelo
ptmom: Cabo - Dolphin adventure
ptmom: PV - Pirate snorkel and sail tour
mazumi: PV - outdoor adventure; Cabo (6) - Sea of Cortez snokeling experience
PansTinkerBell: PV - Dolphin Swim


Palo
Bellecruiser - Day 5 (dinner?)
Snooptoo - Day 2 High Tea 3pm, Day 5 Dinner 8pm, Day 6 Brunch 11:30 am (we want to try it all)
Alltheparks - Day 3 Brunch 10:30, Day 5 Dinner 6:00 pm
chrissyhomeschools4 - Day 5 Dinner 6pm for dh 41st bday then 8:30 dinner w/kids
mazumi - Day 3 dinner 6pm; Day 7 brunch
sonogal- Day 3 Dinner 7:00 pm

Legend
** - Celebrating a birthday on this cruise
@@ - Celebrating an anniversary on this cruise


Assigned days so far for FE delivery:

Day 1: Disney1976, Snooptoo, ChrissyHomeSchools
Day 2: AulaniP, Believe79, Sonogal (1/2 of FE gift)
Day 3: Believe79 parents, Believe79 Sister, Believe79 Brother
Day 4 (PV): ChrissyHomeSchools In-laws, Alaska3
Day 5 (Cabo): PtMom, Bellecruiser, AlltheParks
Day 6 (Cabo): Sonogal (other 1/2), Loving2010, Tinkfour
Day 7: Mazumi, Panstinkerbell




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[ptmom]

The FE delivery schedule looks good; thank you Sonogal! One possibility is to have the FE Meet and Greet before the sail away party, maybe at 3? Will everyone be on board by then?

Katie is counting the days and can't believe vacation is getting so close! We just worked it out to see our San Diego cousins on Saturday 3/5. First time in 4 years, so that will be fun.

Now to finish those FE gifts!

 

[Alaska3]

I would love more information on disney and helpful hints

 

[Alaska3]

How are others getting from Disneyland to the cruise ship? What time are you planning to get to the cruise ship? Any idea when boarding begins?