May 24, 2014 Alaskan 9 night Wonder

[RweTHEREyet]

If you haven't checked your passport and drivers license lately this would be a good time. Someone at the beginning of this thread recommended a good book about the cruise - anyone remember the name?

It might have been me. I bought a book a long time ago and I think I remember posting about it. Do I remember the name right now, no, but I know where the book is at home, and I can post it if no one else does. The book has a pull out map that takes you mile by mile up the coast as you cruise with what you are looking at etc., and I understand that map is the one that DCL has on the ship, either on a wall behind plexiglass or under glass in a table.

My SIL gave me another book for christmas, and I can post about that one as well.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

I believe you mean "The Alaska Cruise Handbook A Mile by Mile Guide" by Joe Upton.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

I believe you mean "The Alaska Cruise Handbook A Mile by Mile Guide" by Joe Upton.

Do I? Is that what I bought? I got tied up in traffic yesterday and got home late and then forgot to check it, but I will double check tonight for sure, but disneyfaninaz is probably right.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

Do I? Is that what I bought? I got tied up in traffic yesterday and got home late and then forgot to check it, but I will double check tonight for sure, but disneyfaninaz is probably right.

Well, I actually should have quoted Jackson's Gramma because I was really referring to her question. Anyway, I hope I am right. I am not really psychic.

 

[Jackson's grammie]

Thank you - I do believe that is the one.

 

[MoonDaughter23]

Hi again everybody!

Checking in after a couple of weeks of crazy busy-ness and I just found out by accident that my new computer at my day job doesn't block DISboards. Thank goodness for upgrades. Still have to watch for people coming up behind me though.

Did anyone have any luck yet with getting the theme night schedule? I just got off the phone with DVC and they were surprised it's still not up yet, but I was hoping someone else's TA found a way past all the secrecy.

Not sure if this is old news, but I did find in my Custom Pre-Travel Guide that the Pixar Pals party is May 30th 4:30p - 5:15p I haven't paid attention to Pre-Travel guide before now. Do we think this time will stick? It's a decent time for the young kiddos. But I wonder how many cruisers will be rushing from port to make the party since all aboard time is 4:45p.

Also if there is someone out there who hasn't seen this yet. The Disney Parks Moms Panel has been posting some cute videos with tips for Alaskan cruising on the Disney Parks Blog: A Mom’s Take: Packing for a Disney Cruise to Alaska This is just one, but the entire series is listed under the YouTube Window.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

According to the 2015 Summer Schedule, the Wonder will be returning to Alaska, but will not be visiting Sitka. Do you think more people who wanted to visit Sitka next year will hop onto this cruise instead?

 

[Jackson's grammie]

I talked to the cruise line yesterday and they said the dining schedule had not been posted yet. I can appreciate how busy everyone is - we literally do not stop the entire month of April. I am trying to do as much as possible now so I won't feel rushed at the end. Talked to some people who went last May they said the weather was 70/40 degrees.

 

[TinkLoverSam]

My TA was also unable to get the schedule... And confused that it wasn't available yet!?!

I saw there was 1 9 night Alaskan cruise, I wonder if they just won't get an extra port stop

 

[disneyfaninaz]

My TA was also unable to get the schedule... And confused that it wasn't available yet!?!

I saw there was 1 9 night Alaskan cruise, I wonder if they just won't get an extra port stop

The 1 9 night Alaskan cruise was for this summer. There are no 9 night Alaskan cruises for 2015.

 

[TinkLoverSam]

The 1 9 night Alaskan cruise was for this summer. There are no 9 night Alaskan cruises for 2015.

Oh... I didn't look very well closely as I was glancing through on my phone at the mall.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

I believe you mean "The Alaska Cruise Handbook A Mile by Mile Guide" by Joe Upton.

Yep, that is it, found it tonight.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

According to the 2015 Summer Schedule, the Wonder will be returning to Alaska, but will not be visiting Sitka. Do you think more people who wanted to visit Sitka next year will hop onto this cruise instead?

I don't know, I wouldn't think so--I can't imagine booking our cruise this close to sailing, but that is just me.

 

[VowRenewal13]

Will there be a meet and greet after everyone boards in Vancouver?

 

[disneyfaninaz]

Will there be a meet and greet after everyone boards in Vancouver?

Meeting in the Promenade Lounge at 3:00 PM has been discussed. Nothing finalized yet.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

Boy, it got really quiet over here. I guess we're all busy on the 2015 threads!

 

[sweetlovin']

Boy, it got really quiet over here. I guess we're all busy on the 2015 threads!

I am still here I am still waiting for Hawaii and now that I am booked for 30 days May - June on the Magic..

So I am here focused on this one for the next month + waiting for Hawaii. Since I am booked, there isn't much to do but keep up with the threads as best I can.

I hope they don't release Hawaii until after this cruise because I am out of OBB bookings now.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

I am still here I am still waiting for Hawaii and now that I am booked for 30 days May - June on the Magic.

I know. WOW! 30 days onboard the Magic.

Looks like we might be sailing with you on the 7 night Norway cruise too. Still trying to convince hubby to keep the reservation. He hates long airline flights. Orlando is about as far as I can get him.

 

[sweetlovin']

I know. WOW! 30 days onboard the Magic.

Looks like we might be sailing with you on the 7 night Norway cruise too. Still trying to convince hubby to keep the reservation. He hates long airline flights. Orlando is about as far as I can get him.

You should definitely keep it. It reminds me of the Norway ride at Epcot. Expect our boat will be the first Disney to enter these waters.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

You should definitely keep it. It reminds me of the Norway ride at Epcot. Expect our boat will be the first Disney to enter these waters.

I know! It would be my first inaugural cruise! Unless you count going to Sitka, then I guess it would be my second. I figure I have the next 9 months to work on him. He's slowly but surely coming around.