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

[LuvBaloo]

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

EVERYONE... ENJOY THE WEEKEND!

I've been called many things over the years, but never Lisa. My name is Shannon Have a great trip!

 

[LuvBaloo]

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

I wouldn't count on being able to swim, but it is possible. Its really going to depend on the weather. It will not be Caribbean weather. And the breeze could be cool. If its sunny and you're out of the wind it could feel nice to lounge in a deck chair.

Are they making any other changes other than the deck 10 viewing section? I heard that most cruise ships that do Alaska have roofs over the swimming pools.

 

[wrabitdad]

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!

Hi Tony & Adrienne,

Good to be sailing with you again. From your signature looks like we'll be seeing you before the Alaska cruise on the 1st Baltic next year.

Bob & Dale

 

[Skallywag]

ABOARD!

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

Yes we are amd really looking forward to it. Trying to persuade daughters and husbands to join us also.
Brenda

 

[Skallywag]

I wouldn't count on being able to swim, but it is possible. Its really going to depend on the weather. It will not be Caribbean weather. And the breeze could be cool. If its sunny and you're out of the wind it could feel nice to lounge in a deck chair.

Are they making any other changes other than the deck 10 viewing section? I heard that most cruise ships that do Alaska have roofs over the swimming pools.

I rather hope they will put covers on the pools when needed otherwise it is going to be lots of wasted aread.
Brenda

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Good evening cruisers!
I'll keep ya posted on what the Wonder has done during drydock... We'll be on the first cruise right afterward!! I'll be snapping pictures and will email them to Georgie or Bob from my phone before we leave the port. Hopefully they can post a few and let you know what's new!

 

[BobandLee]

Congratulations Georgie!

I wasn't even on my first cup of coffee yet!
Congratulations to Joe and Scott & Lynn too.
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[BobandLee]

Good evening cruisers!
I'll keep ya posted on what the Wonder has done during drydock... We'll be on the first cruise right afterward!! I'll be snapping pictures and will email them to Georgie or Bob from my phone before we leave the port. Hopefully they can post a few and let you know what's new!

KEWL. Our cruise leaves in 18 days. Looking forward to cruising with the ghouls and goblins. I far as I have read, I believe the only major change was the Cove Cafe/Outlook Bar project.

 

[seaulater]

Good evening cruisers!
I'll keep ya posted on what the Wonder has done during drydock... We'll be on the first cruise right afterward!! I'll be snapping pictures and will email them to Georgie or Bob from my phone before we leave the port. Hopefully they can post a few and let you know what's new!

That's great. Can't wait to see what they have changed!

 

[HebeJebe]

We're going too! Woo Hoo! I just booked our cruise today - Alaska here I come. And we are also going to be in WDW Dec 10-13. We are staying at BLT for the 1st time.
Dog Sledding is a ton of fun. I did it a few years ago and the dogs are so cute and so excited to be working. I highly recommend it.

 

[Scott H]

Yeah Georgie adn Joe, I knew ya could do it

 

[kpros]

Hi Everyone

Just back from a short trip down the California Coast. Congratulations to all the 10K runnings and walkers! Great Job!!!!

Ken

 

[Janis]

Elaine, Margaret and all Canadian DISsers,

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[LiseG]

We're going too! Woo Hoo! I just booked our cruise today - Alaska here I come. And we are also going to be in WDW Dec 10-13. We are staying at BLT for the 1st time.
Dog Sledding is a ton of fun. I did it a few years ago and the dogs are so cute and so excited to be working. I highly recommend it.

Welcome HebeJebe

Where did you dog sled? Did it require a helicopter ride to a glacier first?

LiseG

 

[bonzie1]

Good evening cruisers!
I'll keep ya posted on what the Wonder has done during drydock... We'll be on the first cruise right afterward!! I'll be snapping pictures and will email them to Georgie or Bob from my phone before we leave the port. Hopefully they can post a few and let you know what's new!

ENJOY!!! Wish we were going too

Just a few more days til you set sail!!!

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[bonzie1]

Hi Everyone! We're back from WDW... a fun time. We did finish the Race for the Taste. Never thought we'd make it. Thanks for the well wishes and encouragement.

Shannon! Sorry about the name mix up! Who knows what I was looking at when I typed the post. None the less... loved your pictures. It looks like we'll want to explore that area a bit when we get there. Thanks!

HebeJebe! Welcome!

Bob! Counting down the days for your cruise.

Ken! CONGRATS on your Bike Ride!

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Welcome to the newcomers!

Georgie and Joe - it was great to see you over the weekend!

Janis - looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks.

I also finished the RFTT without getting swept - I was really concerned because I knew I could not maintain a 15m/m - but I did average 16:12 m/m which is much faster than I thought I would do, and I did not get swept! Went from record heat to record cold and snow. Because of airline delays, I got back home a day later than planned, and came home to snow! It is getting warmer and I expect all the snow will be gone today or tomorrow.

Have a great day all!

 

[HebeJebe]

Welcome HebeJebe

Where did you dog sled? Did it require a helicopter ride to a glacier first?

LiseG

I went dog sledding in Banff and there it did not require a helicopter ride to get there but I did do a helicopter tour of the glaciers there and they are simply breathtaking!

 

[LuvBaloo]

Congratulations Georgie!

I wasn't even on my first cup of coffee yet!
Congratulations to Joe and Scott & Lynn too.
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Great Picture!

I stayed off the boards for a few days over Thanksgiving and am getting caught back up.

Looking forward to seeing pictures of the Wonder after its dry dock

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Thanks Janis for the Thanksgiving day wishes.....I have been away from the boards dealing with contractor drama....we are hoping by the end of next week to be finally finished with our *fired* contractor....need to iron out some last minute items he *claims* we still owe him....

Georgie & Joe and Scott & Lynn....Congrats on finishing the 10K Race for the Taste!!!!! Lynn...please keep the snow on your side of the border!!!! (LOL)

Ken....congrats on finishing your bike ride....

Leslie...have fun on your cruise.....remember to take lots of pictures!!!!!!

...and welcome to all the newcomers!!!!!!