North To Alaska--May 3, 2011 on the Disney Wonder

[mishoe01]

Has anyone heard of any Disney pre/post excursions for Alaska? I've been looking at some excursions offered by other companies during our cruise, but was curious if anyone has heard anything about Disney offerings?

Fall is here in New Jersey!!! Leaves are falling and the colors are slowly changing.

They probably won't release anything until middle of next year at the earliest.

I've been researching on other sites also....looks like we'll be too early to do a dog sled excursion

Still HOT here in central FL - talking about breaking records this week

 

[bonzie1]

They probably won't release anything until middle of next year at the earliest.

I've been researching on other sites also....looks like we'll be too early to do a dog sled excursion

Still HOT here in central FL - talking about breaking records this week

We'll be down at WDW this Friday! Glad it's not getting cool there yet.

We wanted to sign up for a dog sled thing too! Darn! We'll all have time to research a bit before the cruise...

Thanks for sharing what you found. I was so excited about reading about the dogsled excursion, that I didn't bother to check available dates/months offered, etc!

 

[LiseG]

They probably won't release anything until middle of next year at the earliest.

I've been researching on other sites also....looks like we'll be too early to do a dog sled excursion

I hadn't thought much about excursions. I love the idea of dog sleds. !

Unless I'm reading something wrong, these look like they would work out of Skagway on Friday, May 6... and I bet the other tour companies will add earlier dates to catch the Disney cruisers too. Maybe we can get Pluto to pull a sled

http://www.alaskatours.com/skagway-alaska.htm

YUKON & SLED DOG TOUR Tour 403
$188 per person
The ultimate Yukon experience - miles of pristine wilderness, crystal lakes, waterfalls and glaciers and the dog sled ride of a lifetime! Follow the 1898 Gold Rush Trail over the summit and into Canada's legendary Yukon in a comfortable custom mini-coach. As your guide relates the stories of the stampeders and their trials, you'll leave behind the coastal rainforest and enter the sub-arctic alpine tundra of the "Tormented" Valley - a virtual moonscape! You'll see the White Pass Trail of '98, the Fantail Trail, and Summit & Fraser Lakes before passing back into the boreal forest for Lakes Tutshi and Tagish. View the historic silver mines of Conrad, Bove Island, the native village of Carcross and the Carcross Desert, affectionately known as the world's smallest. Enjoy a 25 minute sled dog ride in a wheeled custom cart being whisked along the trail through an area actually traveled by the Gold Rush Stampeders. Hear the unique and exciting stories of winter dog mushing, play with puppies and pet the sled dogs. Visit the North's premier educational wildlife exhibit, featuring over 100 Yukon & Ice Age animals on display. Lunch is a delicious barbecue chicken meal (vegetarian options available).
Note: Passport required on this tour.
Duration: 6 to 6.5 hours.
Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: May 1 - September 30, 2009.


DOG SLEDDING & GLACIER FLIGHT SEEING Tour 400
$479 per person
Note: Passengers weighing 250 lbs and over pay for a seat and a half.
Combine helicopter flight seeing with Alaska ’s favorite sport – dog sledding. After a thrilling flight over spectacular glaciers, you’ll land at a dog camp on the Denver Glacier. Experienced guides will introduce you to the world of “mushing” and the art of dog sledding. Drive the team or relax in the sled while observing the breathtaking environment around you. Tour includes glacier boots and safety vest.
Duration: 2 hours, including 30 minute roundtrip flight and approximately 1 hour at the dog camp.
Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: May 4 - September 3, 2009, dependent on glacier conditions.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

I see we are getting excited about this trip and are planning excursions already!

It looks like it will be a nice day here today before it gets cold tomorrow, I am glad we are skipping out for the weekend and will miss the snow!

Have a great day all!

 

[mishoe01]

I hadn't thought much about excursions. I love the idea of dog sleds. !

Unless I'm reading something wrong, these look like they would work out of Skagway on Friday, May 6... and I bet the other tour companies will add earlier dates to catch the Disney cruisers too. Maybe we can get Pluto to pull a sled

http://www.alaskatours.com/skagway-alaska.htm

YUKON & SLED DOG TOUR Tour 403
$188 per person
The ultimate Yukon experience - miles of pristine wilderness, crystal lakes, waterfalls and glaciers and the dog sled ride of a lifetime! Follow the 1898 Gold Rush Trail over the summit and into Canada's legendary Yukon in a comfortable custom mini-coach. As your guide relates the stories of the stampeders and their trials, you'll leave behind the coastal rainforest and enter the sub-arctic alpine tundra of the "Tormented" Valley - a virtual moonscape! You'll see the White Pass Trail of '98, the Fantail Trail, and Summit & Fraser Lakes before passing back into the boreal forest for Lakes Tutshi and Tagish. View the historic silver mines of Conrad, Bove Island, the native village of Carcross and the Carcross Desert, affectionately known as the world's smallest. Enjoy a 25 minute sled dog ride in a wheeled custom cart being whisked along the trail through an area actually traveled by the Gold Rush Stampeders. Hear the unique and exciting stories of winter dog mushing, play with puppies and pet the sled dogs. Visit the North's premier educational wildlife exhibit, featuring over 100 Yukon & Ice Age animals on display. Lunch is a delicious barbecue chicken meal (vegetarian options available).
Note: Passport required on this tour.
Duration: 6 to 6.5 hours.
Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: May 1 - September 30, 2009.


DOG SLEDDING & GLACIER FLIGHT SEEING Tour 400
$479 per person
Note: Passengers weighing 250 lbs and over pay for a seat and a half.
Combine helicopter flight seeing with Alaska ’s favorite sport – dog sledding. After a thrilling flight over spectacular glaciers, you’ll land at a dog camp on the Denver Glacier. Experienced guides will introduce you to the world of “mushing” and the art of dog sledding. Drive the team or relax in the sled while observing the breathtaking environment around you. Tour includes glacier boots and safety vest.
Duration: 2 hours, including 30 minute roundtrip flight and approximately 1 hour at the dog camp.
Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: May 4 - September 3, 2009, dependent on glacier conditions.

Thanks Lisa! I'll go check this out. I don't remember what city I had seen the dog sledding in but it said starting after the 9th.

I think this would be really a great & unique thing to do

 

[aphoenix]

Ok, finally getting a chance to check in. Adrienne and I are definately joining in for the Alaska portion of the cruise. The repo is a question mark - we may book it when we are on the Magic later this month. Amazing how many people here we have cruised with before!

 

[BobandLee]

Welcome Tony and Adrienne.
I remember you from the 11 Nights in Paradise and the Inaugural Westbound Panama cruises.

 

[BobandLee]

We also have plans on the 11th!

Ahhhh, we wish we had those plans on the 11th too. Just didn't work out timewise for us.
We will be there in spirit.

The weather was just wonderful today. Mid 60's and

It has been a good week. Been practicing retirement. Feels kinda good.
Just that one thing with the doc on monday(see my post on FB) and things since

Tonight we are doing the doc dance
as we got our stuff for the Halloween Cruise.
The Food and Wine thingie before too! Should be a blast.

Have a great rest of the week.

 

[Hygiene99]

T & A on this Cruise!!! Kewl!


Cant wait to see ya both again!

Tony, Repo is a question for us also!

I hear Gordy will be on Board for Both!

 

[LuvBaloo]

Spent last weekend in Vancouver BC. We went and checked out Capilano Suspension Bridge and Stanley Park, which we haven't done for a while. Here's a couple pics
me & my girls out on the bridge

Me up in the "treetops adventures" section. There's a bunch of smaller suspension bridges up high in the trees as a neat extra section to walk through.

Here's a shot of DH & kids on another piece of the Treetop Adventures

Here's a shot of part of the seawall walking/biking path at Stanley Park

Me and my girls checking out the waves and the sunset from the Seawall

 

[TiggerTails57]

Very nice pictures.....thanks! The Capilano Suspension Bridge is HIGH!!

 

[bonzie1]

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[bonzie1]

Tony!!! It will be great to see you guys again!!!

Bob... clear the 11th!!! No Pressure... Just Pixie Dust!

Thanks for the info on the Dog Sleds! Looks like FUN!!!

Lynn... SNOW??? Already??? WOW!

We picked up a bit and cleaned Aunt Gertrude's house a bit. It is coming along, but there is a LOT more to do.

HAPPY DAY ALL!!!

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Woke up to snow on the ground here, and it is still snowing! I am SO not ready for this!

Have a great day all!

 

[purplern]

Spent last weekend in Vancouver BC. We went and checked out Capilano Suspension Bridge and Stanley Park, which we haven't done for a while. Here's a couple pics
me & my girls out on the bridge

Me up in the "treetops adventures" section. There's a bunch of smaller suspension bridges up high in the trees as a neat extra section to walk through.

Here's a shot of DH & kids on another piece of the Treetop Adventures

Here's a shot of part of the seawall walking/biking path at Stanley Park

Me and my girls checking out the waves and the sunset from the Seawall

Nice pictures!! Thanks for sharing!

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Good evening cruisers!

VERY kewl pictures of that suspension bridge. Guess now I'll have to plan to spend a day or two in Vancouver after the cruise!!

10 more days until our first cruise with MD... that's going to be an adventure. Will get to see the Wonder right after drydock though!!

 

[bonzie1]

Hi Everyone! We're on our way to WDW this afternoon, and will be incognito for the next few days. I hope I can catch up when we get back on Tuesday.

You're right Bob... Rain, rain and more rain here in NJ!

Leslie... start packing for your cruise!

Elaine... hope your construction will start falling into place!

Scott and Lynn... safe travels!

Lisa... Wonderful pictures! You were really up there on that bridge!

EVERYONE... ENJOY THE WEEKEND!

 

[Skallywag]

Hi everyone,

Alaska is something I have wanted to do for ever it seems and this cruise from LA to include Alaska sounds wonderful. We have booked and have just been wondering about weather in April/May. Do love to lounge on deck and by the pool and lso have a swim and wondeer if it will be out of the question.
Also understand the Wonder will be undergoing changes and if there is any information on these apart from the addition to deck 10 which sounds great.
Brenda

 

[bonzie1]

Hi everyone,

Alaska is something I have wanted to do for ever it seems and this cruise from LA to include Alaska sounds wonderful. We have booked and have just been wondering about weather in April/May. Do love to lounge on deck and by the pool and lso have a swim and wondeer if it will be out of the question.
Also understand the Wonder will be undergoing changes and if there is any information on these apart from the addition to deck 10 which sounds great.
Brenda

ABOARD!

Are you booked on the Repo from LA to Vancouver as well as the First Alaskan?​

 

[Janis]

Hi Everyone! We're on our way to WDW this afternoon, and will be incognito for the next few days. I hope I can catch up when we get back on Tuesday.

You're right Bob... Rain, rain and more rain here in NJ!

Leslie... start packing for your cruise!

Elaine... hope your construction will start falling into place!

Scott and Lynn... safe travels!

Lisa... Wonderful pictures! You were really up there on that bridge!

EVERYONE... ENJOY THE WEEKEND!

Georgie, Joe, Scott, Lynn,

Safe travels! Can't wait to see you guys in two weeks!