November 2-9, 2013 7-Night Caribbean Cruise Disney Wonder

[kimkreis]

So when is everyone getting in to Houston / Galveston? And if Houston how are you getting to the port? We will try to fly in Friday night after work, so not arrive until 10:30 or 11.
Am thinking we go stay at a Houston international airport hotel and then take Disney transportation the next morning. There are 10 of us. And possibly 12 but we won't now until closer.

Anyone heard of a better way to do things?

 

[smithzer1]

So when is everyone getting in to Houston / Galveston? And if Houston how are you getting to the port? We will try to fly in Friday night after work, so not arrive until 10:30 or 11.
Am thinking we go stay at a Houston international airport hotel and then take Disney transportation the next morning. There are 10 of us. And possibly 12 but we won't now until closer.

Anyone heard of a better way to do things?

I've been trying to find an answer to your question. I live in TX so my experience in this area is null In my opinion the best way to work out your situation would be to do what you are already thinking! I say that because it would be expensive to rent a van (10-12 people) and do a one way drop off at a rental company and rent a hotel on the island. It seems to me you would be better off staying in Houston and taking the Disney transportation. Just my thoughts please don't quote me and I'm sorry that I couldn't be if more help.

 

[stardawl8311]

So when is everyone getting in to Houston / Galveston? And if Houston how are you getting to the port? We will try to fly in Friday night after work, so not arrive until 10:30 or 11.
Am thinking we go stay at a Houston international airport hotel and then take Disney transportation the next morning. There are 10 of us. And possibly 12 but we won't now until closer.

Anyone heard of a better way to do things?

We live in DFW, our last cruise in Feb we drove down the day before the cruise and stayed in Galveston. Pleasure Pier was only open on weekends so that was a bummer. Plus there was about a 2 hour delay due to fog. Our DISboards meetup was all messed up so we didn't get to meet anyone from our group, except for two couples I recognized and tried to chat with but they sure didn't seem friendly. ;(

This time we are driving down the same day. I tried to look up some things.. I remember this thread http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2988332, and it can be helpful. I didn't scan all of it yet to see if there was some helpful things. I do remember reading one post about someone not recommending Houston airport but the other airport as it is closer and most likely won't get stuck in traffic.... Will research more and let you know!!!

 

[stardawl8311]

They say IAH (George Bush Airport) has disney transportation! http://www.disboards.com/showthread....houston&page=2
Here is another thread that is just starting you might be able to ask some questions! http://www.disboards.com/showthread....g+into+houston

 

[smithzer1]

4 months 29 days! #patientlygoingCraZy!

 

[smithzer1]

Happy Father's Day!

 

[GirlinghouseMomma]

This is our first cruise ever and super excited! Even more excited since the day we board is also our daughters 4th birthday!! Any first timers advice and tips for these fish extenders would be greatly appreciated! I have plenty of time and want to have all of the fun things ready to go like door decorating and other fun things I've been reading about

 

[GirlinghouseMomma]

Hi everyone! This will be our first cruise! I'm not familiar with some of the code words or anything so please forgive me if I ask too many questions. It'll be me, my husband, and our daughter who is turning 4 on November 2nd we wish to participate in the fish extenders and need more info on that as well.

 

[smithzer1]

Hi everyone! This will be our first cruise! I'm not familiar with some of the code words or anything so please forgive me if I ask too many questions. It'll be me, my husband, and our daughter who is turning 4 on November 2nd we wish to participate in the fish extenders and need more info on that as well.

Yay Welcome Aboard! It's always awesome to meet fellow cruisers! What an awesome way to spend your daughter's birthday this is only my 2nd cruise so unfortunately I don't have all the answers lol but I will try to answer as many questions for you as I can. Make sure you sign up for the FaceBook page as well.

 

[stardawl8311]

Hi everyone! This will be our first cruise! I'm not familiar with some of the code words or anything so please forgive me if I ask too many questions. It'll be me, my husband, and our daughter who is turning 4 on November 2nd we wish to participate in the fish extenders and need more info on that as well.

Hi Hi!!

Here is a link to what FE are... http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33184281&postcount=2

You can make one yourself or you can get one premade, prob on ebay or etsy!

When you get on the ship, go to the service desk and let them know it is her birthday and she will get a birthday pin! She might even get special service throughout the day, never know!!

This is out second cruise too, we had so much fun the first time! You will love it!!

 

[KatMeows]

Add us in!! It'll be our Honeymoon!!! I'll PM the "real stuff"

 

[KatMeows]

Add us in!! It'll be our Honeymoon!!! I'll PM the "real stuff"

Had to send via Facebook since I don't have enough posts yet to PM here. (I'm a lurker!!)

 

[lampshade]

Two more to add to this list. My wife and I will be enjoying our first cruise along with all of you. Very excited to spend a week with Mickey on the high seas!

I'm also new to the boards, so I'll send info via facebook.

 

[smithzer1]

Welcome Aboard Everyone! So glad to see our group getting more participants! DH and I are on our way to Hawaii in the morning to renew our vows and see some of our grand kids. So for the next 10 days ill be focused on Hawaii but when I get back to the mainland I will be #PatientlyGoingCrAzY counting down for our cruise! Have a great 4th of July everyone!

 

[stardawl8311]

Had to send via Facebook since I don't have enough posts yet to PM here. (I'm a lurker!!)

Got it! Thank you!!!!

 

[stardawl8311]

Two more to add to this list. My wife and I will be enjoying our first cruise along with all of you. Very excited to spend a week with Mickey on the high seas!

I'm also new to the boards, so I'll send info via facebook.

Wonderful!! Welcome!

 

[GretaAnn12]

Darn - my post disappeared.


I am finalizing the booking on this cruise. It's my DH's and DS's first cruise but I have been on the "Big Red Boat" with my now adult DD back in 1996. I don't remember much - lol

I want to do all the fun stuff like magnets, etc but don't know much about them. I am so excited to go!

 

[kimkreis]

Booked our flights today!!' Southwest into Hobby. Now how to get to the port the next AM?

 

[GretaAnn12]

Booked our flights today!!' Southwest into Hobby. Now how to get to the port the next AM?

Although we live in Michigan, my DH works in Louisiana in the Gulf near Texas. So DS and I are flying to IAH and DH will pick us up in his Gulf car. We will drive down to Galveston on Halloween and stay at Moody Gardens for two nights. We will take their shuttle and leave our car there.

 

[smithzer1]

We are back from Hawaii had a marvelous time!