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

[everafter1]

i thought the cruise would be empty too judging by these boards, but it seems like the cabins on this one are booking faster than the other May cruises. I can't be sure, but it just looks like there are fewer categories available. Maybe there are just a lot of non-dis people on it?

 

[ytsyts]

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!

Wow, we are counting down in weeks now!

 

[disney_guest]

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!

I have been skimming over this thread and while there appears to be a few kids going I don't see a "large" group. Wondering if this will be a quiet cruise as well. Would be nice if the kids could have some company as well in the clubs. Just hoping for a good time the whole family can enjoy.

 

[gonemousin']

I agree - I'm guessing the kids clubs won't be sailing at capacity. My DD11 will love it if the Edge is nice and quiet but my DD7 is very outgoing and enjoys making crowds of new friends. At least one of them will be happy, LOL, just not sure who!

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

I just bought a rain jacket. But plan to wear layers. Short sleeve shirt, sweat shirt, and rain jacket/flannel.

 

[everafter1]

On the DCL website it looks like the categories for the inside and oceanview rooms are no longer available right now, but they are offering discounts on verandahs. So I don't think it will be full, but some categories are filling. On our Med cruise last May our cruise meet was quiet, and the ship wasn't full, but there were still a lot of people... Just not very many from the DIS. Regardless, it should be an amazing time

 

[disney_guest]

I did see this on the thread so I will ask. Is there an FE group for this cruise? We have never done it and would like to get involved - just not sure how/what to do. Thanks.

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

I am not that worried. I am more worried about being wet!!!

Yeah with the weather being between 40 and 70, and it is the rainy zone, I think that dressing in layers and having a rain jacket will be a good idea.

 

[sheri117]

I agree - I'm guessing the kids clubs won't be sailing at capacity. My DD11 will love it if the Edge is nice and quiet but my DD7 is very outgoing and enjoys making crowds of new friends. At least one of them will be happy, LOL, just not sure who!

My boys are 11 and 7 also - they'll have a great time!

 

[neoavatara]

Family of four, with a five year old and infant...weeks left to the trip, and getting really excited!

 

[dreamerliz]

3 weeks from now I'll be in BC!!!!! Count down is on!!!!!!

 

[dreamerliz]

I was trying to add my son... get him an inside cabin and none available so there must be a lot of people on this cruise?!?!? Do you think any inside's will open up?

Thanks

 

[gonemousin']

There were inside cabins open a few days ago. Not sure if any will open up at this point, but you can check each day. Best chance is (very) early morning. Good luck!

 

[everafter1]

I keep checking the DCL website and one day I'll see inside cabins available, the next day they're not, so keep checking and as an above poster said try early in the morning. The other thing I noticed (because we were watching the rates for a friend who thought about coming too) was that the inside rooms were always gone when I checked on weekends, but I would see them on weekdays. Granted this was about a month ago, so things may have changed.

Another option is that the restricted rates are now available on the verandah rooms, but that could be pricey if it's for just 1 person.

Keep checking and fingers crossed it opens up!

 

[Shanonn]

My husband & sons ages 4 & 5 will be on this cruise. We would love to participate in the fish extender exchange.

 

[ytsyts]

I am not so hopeful for an answer since this thread is so quiet - but no harm checking - anyone interested in whale watching boat trip in Juneau? This operator is rated #1 in Tripadvisor:
http://www.harvandmarvs.com/index.html

Cost is $149 per person, plus 5% sales tax.
$140.00 per person, plus 5% sales tax, for group of 6
They also make a courtesy stop at Mendehall Glacier, which is the #1 place to visit in Juneau.

 

[Lilbunnyk]

I am not so hopeful for an answer since this thread is so quiet - but no harm checking - anyone interested in whale watching boat trip in Juneau? This operator is rated #1 in Tripadvisor:
http://www.harvandmarvs.com/index.html

Cost is $149 per person, plus 5% sales tax.
$140.00 per person, plus 5% sales tax, for group of 6
They also make a courtesy stop at Mendehall Glacier, which is the #1 place to visit in Juneau.

We are booked for a whale watching and mendehall glacier excursion through DCL and can't wait! I feel safer going through Disney just in case the boat doesn't get back in time or something like that at least the cruise ship won't leave without us. I guess I am just a little paranoid because we went whale watching in Canada a few years ago and our boat got lost.

 

["Got Disney"]

Hey everyone...cant wait to hear how your cruise goes I am on the July 19th and we are all filled up for our cruise...but it is summer so kids are off school making our cruise more crowded.

I see that the poster who started this tread has found info from my thread and re posted it here....on your page one....i have also posted more stuff since than that you may or may not find helpful....some I found on my own on the internet and some I have found from others that are also cruising Alaska.

anyway are you guys doing a FE this cruise? if so someone needs help that is a DISer on your cruise that I am going to help direct her on how it works and how to make one. But if you are not than no need for her to do it. So can you post a yes you are or a no you are not and if so do you have a list yet of who is and who is not?

Cant wait for July 19th

 

[Shanonn]

I would like to participate in a FE but not sure if we are having one on our cruise.

 

[poohj80]

[QUOTE="Got Disney";40790480]Hey everyone...cant wait to hear how your cruise goes I am on the July 19th and we are all filled up for our cruise...but it is summer so kids are off school making our cruise more crowded.

I see that the poster who started this tread has found info from my thread and re posted it here....[/QUOTE]

What's the link to your thread?