May 2, 2014 - A WONDERous trip through the Locks WBPC

Jitensha · Jan 23, 2014

The first FE list has been sent to all Group #1 Participants. Please let me know if you did not receive the email, or if something is incorrect

Thank you!

PirateBob · Jan 23, 2014

Jitensha said:
The first FE list has been sent to all Group #1 Participants. Please let me know if you did not receive the email, or if something is incorrect Thank you!

I guest I didn't tell you we are from the Orlando, FL area. pirate:

PirateBob · Jan 23, 2014

whisler636 said:
It appears the Inside GT rate has just been posted. We are holding out for the VGT. My family took the 2013 Westbound PC cruise and had such a fabulous time we would like to do it again this year. We were able to secure the VGT last year and have our fingers crossed they offer it again this year.

My daughter is in kindgergarten and this is probably the only time we could pull her from school for two weeks. She was one of only 200 kids last year and had so much fun as the Youth crew had so much time to devote to each kid. She was so spoiled...and so were we.

Hopefully there will be a VGT and we will join you on this cruise. Last year the VGTs were out the beginning of Jan. I am hoping they might appear the beginning of Feb since then it will be the 90 day mark.

Talked to a DCL Cast Member I know, and she doesn't think there will be a VGT on this cruise. pirate:

GromMom · Jan 23, 2014

Thank you Mommyto5! Now I can try to get a Palo reservation for one of the non formal/pirate nights

LyndaC · Jan 24, 2014

I just pulled the trigger on the IGT. Being somewhat claustrophobic, I'm not a fan of Inside, but for the price, how could I pass it up. I was going to book a 3 night cruise over Valentines weekend, but this cruise was only $300 more. No brainer. I did the Eastbound Panama Canal in September. Loved the sea days. Traveling solo, I'll be bringing lots of things to keep me busy

Here's Mickey warming himself with the quilt I was working on in September.

LyndaC · Jan 24, 2014

twopeasonepod · Jan 24, 2014

OMG, ADORBS!!!! Love it!

Welcome to all the new peeps!

Thank you for posting the dining schedule!

Can't wait for 2/2 so I can book stuff haha.

Muushka · Jan 24, 2014

twopeasonepod said:
OMG, ADORBS!!!! Love it!

Welcome to all the new peeps!

Thank you for posting the dining schedule!

Can't wait for 2/2 so I can book stuff haha.

Good news!

Since at least one person in your stateroom is a
Castaway Club member, you can take advantage of early access to book cruise activities online. You can begin booking your cruise activities on: 02/01/2014

Not 2/2!!

I'm looking at Palo on the first formal night (you don't have to dress formal in Palo, right?)
And Palo on our third sea day.

Love the Mickey and quilt pictures! Welcome to all those who just joined us. :goodvibes

LyndaC · Jan 24, 2014

I've skimmed through all 66 pages, done my online check in, secured my flight, SFO to FLL, on southwest, options from the west coast are not so easy. I arrive at 11pm on May 1st. Looking for hotel suggestions. Thanks, will cross post to facebook.

CaptJackFan · Jan 24, 2014

Hello everyone! We just booked this cruise for May and we are so excited! It will be me ( Wendy ), my husband Tim and our two boys Jacob 13 and Samuel 11. This will be our 5 th cruise but we have never been on the Wonder or through the canal! Looks like I have a lot of reading and catching up to do. Could someone help me get added to a FE group please ??? We have done the group in the past and it is one of our favorite things!!! Thank you

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bobbiwoz · Jan 25, 2014

CaptJackFan said:
Hello everyone! We just booked this cruise for May and we are so excited! It will be me ( Wendy ), my husband Tim and our two boys Jacob 13 and Samuel 11. This will be our 5 th cruise but we have never been on the Wonder or through the canal! Looks like I have a lot of reading and catching up to do. Could someone help me get added to a FE group please ??? We have done the group in the past and it is one of our favorite things!!! Thank you Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

Welcome!

GromMom · Jan 25, 2014

Welcome Lynda C! What a gorgeous quilt! Is it Hawaiian? It's a work of art! :artist:

We are flying from California on Southwest to FLL. We haven't booked it yet but we're looking at the Holiday Inn on 17th Street in FLL, because it is walking distance to a restaurant, drugstore and Total Wine (or so I've read) and also the SAS shuttle goes from there. If you do choose that option and go with SAS we maybe can fill up a shuttle and have to go to less other hotels before our port

There are 5 in my party

GromMom · Jan 25, 2014

I know the link to the most pixiedust:

twopeasonepod · Jan 25, 2014

For those of you who've done this sailing before, what are the "can't miss" Port Adventures? The boys will be 8, so they can't do horseback riding or stuff like that (bummer!)

I am interested in hearing all opinions, but just wanted to add the disclaimer that we won't be doing any beach/water/whale type activities since we can do those anytime at home. But please include them so others will know!

twopeasonepod · Jan 25, 2014

Please forgive me, but I can't remember who is doing SM. I also can't remember if I signed up! FE and SM are our favorite parts of cruising!

How can I make sure that the boys are signed up? (separately -- we will also buy two people gifts)

Also, we have used this in the past. I believe that more info is way better than less. Hard to buy something for a kid who "likes travel and The Hobbit" or "likes sports and Indiana Jones". Not joking, this is what we had to work with last time.

Here is the form:

Email address:

Stateroom #:
DIS name (yours or person you are traveling with):
Name:
Gender:
Age if child/teen:
Hometown + State/Country:

Hobbies:
Favorite Movie:
Favorite Book:
Favorite Subject in School:
Favorite Television show:
Favorite Game:
Favorite Character (Disney or other):
Favorite Food:
Favorite Candy/Treat:
Favorite Color:
Shirt size:
Do you collect anything?
Likes:
Dislikes:
Celebrating anything on the cruise?
Dining early or late:

Allergies:
Extra info/anything youd like your SM to know?

aan1701 · Jan 25, 2014

You won't know your meal rotation until you board. As far as excursions I normally don't do them as I am on this trip for the ships and not the ports. Still I am booked on the Key West Bike tour at the moment but I think I am
Canceling it.

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GoinPlaces63 · Jan 26, 2014

I'm willing to organize a tour with Dora in Cartegenas. Last year we were to go on the WBPC cruise, but had to cancel due to my husband's stroke. We were to go on this tour and have kept in touch with last years organizer. They loved the tour. From what I understand the hassling by the locals was minimal and the trip was really fun. A few limited mobility folks went with and had a great time too.

If you are interested, PM me. If I get enough interest, I'll set it up and let those that sign up know what's going on. The cost is based upon number in van, last year it was $55/person.

PM me if you are interested - I will go with first come as priority for this excursion.

GoinPlaces63

GromMom · Jan 26, 2014

aan1701 said:
You won't know your meal rotation until you board. As far as excursions I normally don't do them as I am on this trip for the ships and not the ports. Still I am booked on the Key West Bike tour at the moment but I think I am
Canceling it.

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Thanks! BTW since you have been before do you know if they always serve the same menu on formal night/semi formal night? I'm trying to use that to predict which menu to skip, "The taste of California" since we live here and I'm hoping to grab a Palo spot if it's still available.

We were looking at Key West tours but then my dh reminded me that Key West is pretty small so it's likely we could walk to a beach. I guess I should start looking at some maps then!

GoinPlaces63 · Jan 26, 2014

GoinPlaces63 said:
I'm willing to organize a tour with Dora in Cartegenas. Last year we were to go on the WBPC cruise, but had to cancel due to my husband's stroke. We were to go on this tour and have kept in touch with last years organizer. They loved the tour. From what I understand the hassling by the locals was minimal and the trip was really fun. A few limited mobility folks went with and had a great time too.

If you are interested, PM me. If I get enough interest, I'll set it up and let those that sign up know what's going on. The cost is based upon number in van, last year it was $55/person.

PM me if you are interested - I will go with first come as priority for this excursion.

GoinPlaces63

Here is the information you have been waiting for...

CITY TOUR- PRIVATE

We begin our tour in Manga where we will see great mansions built at the beginning of the XX Century.

We visit the main monuments of the city. We start at the hill of La Popa from where, besides visiting the monastery and the chapel, we will be able to admire a fantastic view of the city. Following we head towards the San Felipe de Barajas Fort, the most important fort built in the whole American continent. We Visit the Fort. Next we walk around the walled area- old city admiring houses and plazas such as Plaza de Santa Teresa, Plaza de Bolivar, Plaza de la Aduana, Plaza de los Coches, full of history and legends. Photo stop at the Palace of the Inquisition.

We make a stop at the Dungeons, which today are 23 handcraft shops.

Finally we go to the new city and see all this modern architecture, we see the bay and the forts, and we visit Pierino Gallo Mall. (Emeralds, hand craft, coffee, leather, cafeteria).

Time 4:30 hours

Private Tour

Transportation: air conditioning car or van with a capacity of ten people or small bus.(Depending on the number of passengers in your group).

We will meet you as soon as you arrive in Cartagena and get off the ship, when you come down from the gangway , follow the walkway and we will be at the end of the pier ( 70 meters , 280 ft.) we will be with a sign and your name on it Anne Lucietto Group ". (Dont move from there).

We are a group of three guides who handle these private tours. Dora will be your tour guide

Professional History Guide.
English Speaking

Monument tickets included.. La Popa and The Fort, transportation, Tour guide, and port fee.

The price for twelve people will be USD $ 60.oo per person.

You pay at the end of the tour in USD cash.

aan1701 · Jan 27, 2014

GromMom said:
Thanks! BTW since you have been before do you know if they always serve the same menu on formal night/semi formal night? I'm trying to use that to predict which menu to skip, "The taste of California" since we live here and I'm hoping to grab a Palo spot if it's still available. We were looking at Key West tours but then my dh reminded me that Key West is pretty small so it's likely we could walk to a beach. I guess I should start looking at some maps then!

The Taste of California menu is the one that I scratch my head over the most. I have lived in LA my whole life and I have never eaten anything like what's on that menu. The first formal night will be the Golden Mickeys menu. The second one will be Captains Gala. As for semi formal I don't have that info yet.

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