May 10, 2011 (5/10/2011) Cruisin' to Alaska on the Wonder - Who's with me!

[sheri117]

We are on this cruise also. We're a family of 5 (me, dh, ds (15), ds (10 turning 11 on day 2), and ds (7)), and are traveling with my mother and sil and her granddaughter (5). We're in two ocean view rooms on deck two (took advantage of the kids sail free offer, and it was cheaper for my mom and sil to go, than for us to go by ourselves!)

We're really looking forward to the cruise - just 40 days left! We've cruised before, but never on Disney, and we can't wait!

 

[ytsyts]

Just got my cruise documents.... no upgrade this time :<

 

[gonemousin']

Hi I am on the cruise after you and also taking the quick shuttle. If you join entertainment.com I think it is $30 for a year you can print out coupons for quick shuttle up to a week before your trip. Write your confermation number on the coupon and give it to the driver and they will give you 50% off two peoples trips (they refund your CC), hey thats more than enough for a meal at Palos.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[Lilbunnyk]

Just got our cruise documents today for this cruise. I'm so excited, just 37 days left. We have been planning this trip since Sept 2009!

 

[trekkie518]

Got our cruise docs, only 31 days till we start the drive from MI to Vancouver. I so can't wait. I keep asking DH if we can leave yet (I think I'm starting to annoy him, I've only been asking for 100 days )

 

[everafter1]

we just got our cruise documents too! For some reason they sent seperate booklets this time for my husband and I... Does that matter? The room numbers arte all the same and everything, but we've always gotten 1 booklet for both in past cruises.

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

Yeah I was so excited to see the envelope. I had to wait for my room-mate to get home for him to open it Now I have to resist the urge to start packing already.

 

[Carrol]

Just curious, everyone who has received their cruise packages did you book directly with Disney Cruise Line or did you use a Disney travel agent. I book all my trips with Mouse Ear Vacations but this is the first time I have booked a cruise. I hope this doesn't hold mine up as a result.

 

[gonemousin']

Just curious, everyone who has received their cruise packages did you book directly with Disney Cruise Line or did you use a Disney travel agent. I book all my trips with Mouse Ear Vacations but this is the first time I have booked a cruise. I hope this doesn't hold mine up as a result.

I booked mine through a travel agent and she called today to tell me that our docs arrived at her office.

If you don't hear from your TA soon, pop them a note to check the status of your documents.

 

[everafter1]

We booked through DU and it was our first time using a TA and we got the documents in the mail. The only thing you really need from them are the luggage tags and you can get them at the port. Once, we booked like 3 weeks out and got our documents after the cruise.

I am trying to do the online check in and it's only the 2nd time we've had to fly in for a cruise (the 1st was the Med and DCL did our flights for us). For the flight arrival, it asks for all legs of your trip, but I notice on the departure that there is room for only 1 leg of the trip and we are changing planes on the way back. I'm assuming they just need to know your 1st flight's information for debarkation, but I wasn't sure. Does anyone know?

 

[trekkie518]

Booked ours through Dreams Unlimited. We called to verify that we could get extra luggage tags at the port. It's amazing how much extra stuff you need for Alaska vs the Bahamas.

27 more days till we start driving.

 

[Lilbunnyk]

We booked through DVC. Can't wait, less then a month to go. I think I'm driving DH crazy too!

 

[Thistle]

Has clothing been discussed? I'm at a loss as to what to wear. My first thought was just to layer and start with a long sleeve shirt then a sweatshirt and top of it with a jacket. But then I think they changed the ship to make us warmer... so is it going to be that cold? I live in Florida, we don't have winter clothing!!! Maybe some mittens!

 

[Lilbunnyk]

Yes, it will most likely be cold in May. I would bring lots of layers and winter clothing. Also keep in kind that Alaska is a rain forest and we may see a lot of rain so bring your waterproof gear. I have been to northern Canada in the summer and it never got warmer then about 45 degrees F!

 

[Heynow]

Hi All

We cruised on the Magic 3 years ago and we did fishextenders (look for more info on front page). My son is begging to do this again and I need to find some fellow cruisers that would like to do this!!! I hate to disappoint DS 9.

Basically you hang mail pockets on the fish outside your door and each family takes a day and delivers little goodies to each room. My kids always looked forward to coming back to the room and seeing what little gift was left. They had just as much fun when it was our turn to deliver our treats.

If you are interested send me a private message with your cabin number and who will be traveling with you and before the cruise and will make sure everyone gets the information privately as well.

 

[sheri117]

I send you a PM. I hope it worked!

 

[everafter1]

We're kind of a quiet group, huh? Is there a Dis meet or anything else going on? I don't think we'll be able to do the FE because I'm sure I'll overpack my regular luggage.

We have less than a month to go! So excited!

 

[jlwhitney]

Has clothing been discussed? I'm at a loss as to what to wear. My first thought was just to layer and start with a long sleeve shirt then a sweatshirt and top of it with a jacket. But then I think they changed the ship to make us warmer... so is it going to be that cold? I live in Florida, we don't have winter clothing!!! Maybe some mittens!

My main plan is long sleeve shirts under t shirts with either a fleece vest or fleece jacket (based on how cold it is) plus I bought a rain jacket. We live in florida as well (actually moved here from PA almost two years ago) so we gave up alot of our winter clothes. I am not that worried. I am more worried about being wet!!!

 

[jlwhitney]

Hello everyone,

DH and I are joining you all and we can't wait. We are in our mid 20's and will be celebrating our 3rd anniversary the day we get off the ship. We will be in Vancouver for 3 nights before and at Disneyland for 4 nights after the cruise.

 

[gonemousin']

Yeah, this is definitely a quiet group. If it's any indication of our boat, it'll be the least populated cruise I've ever been on. No complaints from me! Looks like almost every category is still available to book.

We haven't started packing but we did meet with the gentleman who will be staying at our house while we're gone. Our big dog loves him, as does our elderly kitty so he'll be in good company.

We'll be cruising in four short weeks!