November 4, 2010 Wonder Cruise

[Hygiene99]

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[2canadianfans]

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Now that is kewl

 

[grace&philipsmom]

Category 03 Available Staterooms

Select one of the staterooms below or click "View on Map" to view and select your stateroom. After you select your stateroom, click "Save."

Deck 8 View on Map

* 8100
* 8600

$2,849.22 LOL

we paid bout 800 for our cat 11 ...

these cat 3's are really kewl, I believe they are the handicapped rooms, So they are very spacious, been in them!


We have stayed in the Roy suite once, we had Palo cater a meal for 8! LOL No up charge for that!
LOL

Where did you find that price? Is it a Florida resident discount?

 

[Hygiene99]

Where did you find that price? Is it a Florida resident discount?

Price came off the DCL website. when you view your reservation, next to your room it says Modify then change, click that and it will show you rooms to upgrade to, click concierge tab and it will show you the price, Select and pay! LOL
or just close the page to make no changes.

 

[cmadara]

Hi all!

Cindy ~ thanks for the info. A couple more questions. Is there a map showing what booth is where?
Should I have received my Parkhopper with my cruise docs?

Happy anniversary & many more healthy happy ones!
Have a great weekend!
~Jo~

Hi Jo,
Thanks for the wishes- had a great anniversary!

There are festival maps if I remember correctly. We just float from one country to the next and decide where we want to stop and nosh!
You should get you parkhopper when you check into your resort (are you staying in one of Disney hotels?) Your parkhopper is on your room key.
If you are not staying on the property, I'm not sure how that works- maybe someone else can answer your question.

We certainly are getting close. Keeping our fingers crossed for good weather- no tropical storms please!

Enjoy the day!
Cindy

 

[luv2cruise2]

Hi all!

Hygiene99 ~ thanks for the info. I checked out the cost to upgrade to an outside or balcony but it's not worth that amount of money to me.

Cindy ~ glad you had a happy anniversary. I saw on the other site where you could print out a map of the Festival area. It sure messed up our computer when I tried to print it.
There was over 20 jobs queued up but DH got it done for me.
Yes I'm staying in a Disney resort so will look forward to getting my parkhopper at checkin.

Will anybody be dressing like a pirate for the party? I'm looking forward to seeing the fireworks, that'll be a first for me on a ship!

I hope the weather is better than last year before my Freedom cruise, seems to me it was cold & rainy. Fingers crossed for sunny & warm with no storms.
Take care.
~Jo~

 

[Tikihula]

Hi all!

Hygiene99 ~ thanks for the info. I checked out the cost to upgrade to an outside or balcony but it's not worth that amount of money to me.

Cindy ~ glad you had a happy anniversary. I saw on the other site where you could print out a map of the Festival area. It sure messed up our computer when I tried to print it.
There was over 20 jobs queued up but DH got it done for me.
Yes I'm staying in a Disney resort so will look forward to getting my parkhopper at checkin.

Will anybody be dressing like a pirate for the party? I'm looking forward to seeing the fireworks, that'll be a first for me on a ship!

I hope the weather is better than last year before my Freedom cruise, seems to me it was cold & rainy. Fingers crossed for sunny & warm with no storms.
Take care.
~Jo~

Hi Jo,
DH and I wear pirate t-shirts, and striped headscarves with Mickey ears on them. DH might go with the gold earring and eye patch, too.

The fireworks aren't as good as the ones in the parks, but they are still fun to watch.

Don't forget that after the pirate party there is a huge buffet set up with pizza, turkey legs, and other goodies, including a ton of delicious desserts. I think it's on Deck 9? Somebody correct me if I'm wrong. It's in a semi-enclosed area, but you can take your plate over to the pool area to eat. I always forget to eat lightly at dinner that evening so that I can enjoy those yummy desserts. Hopefully I'll remember this time

 

[Jersey_Shore]

Hi Jo,
DH and I wear pirate t-shirts, and striped headscarves with Mickey ears on them. DH might go with the gold earring and eye patch, too.

The fireworks aren't as good as the ones in the parks, but they are still fun to watch.

Don't forget that after the pirate party there is a huge buffet set up with pizza, turkey legs, and other goodies, including a ton of delicious desserts. I think it's on Deck 9? Somebody correct me if I'm wrong. It's in a semi-enclosed area, but you can take your plate over to the pool area to eat. I always forget to eat lightly at dinner that evening so that I can enjoy those yummy desserts. Hopefully I'll remember this time

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Does anyone have any suggestions on where I can get some Pirate Costumes? Can't seem to find any at the Disney Store or any of the local Halloween Stores...I'm going to check online and hope it's not too late to order something, however; if anyone has a specific URL website, please forward it my way, thanks...

Barbara

 

[Tikihula]

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Does anyone have any suggestions on where I can get some Pirate Costumes? Can't seem to find any at the Disney Store or any of the local Halloween Stores...I'm going to check online and hope it's not too late to order something, however; if anyone has a specific URL website, please forward it my way, thanks...

Barbara

Try this site, Barbara. There is a Party City store in our town and they had pirate costumes and lots of accessories.

www.partycity.com

 

[luv2cruise2]

Hi all!

Bev ~ thanks for the pirate info. DD was a pirate in a skating show 30+ years ago & I still have her costume! Probably the headband & eye patch would fit me!
Yesterday I went to Walmart & bought a cheap one size fits all but they did have more in higher prices too. They had mens Pirate & ladies Wench costumes.Sure hope this one fits!

The weather's been cold & rainy here the last few days but the leaves are still beautiful.
Are they nice where you are too? I can hardly wait to see palm trees & pretty blue water in 3 weeks!

Have a great weekend.
~Jo~

 

[Tikihula]

Hi all!

Bev ~ thanks for the pirate info. DD was a pirate in a skating show 30+ years ago & I still have her costume! Probably the headband & eye patch would fit me!
Yesterday I went to Walmart & bought a cheap one size fits all but they did have more in higher prices too. They had mens Pirate & ladies Wench costumes.Sure hope this one fits!

The weather's been cold & rainy here the last few days but the leaves are still beautiful.
Are they nice where you are too? I can hardly wait to see palm trees & pretty blue water in 3 weeks!

Have a great weekend.
~Jo~

Hi Jo, and everyone else!

All the costumes I've ever bought or tried on at Party City, WalMart or Target have been cut small. Even the plus size costumes are not exactly generously sized. I always have to get something in a loose style. Hope your costume fits you okay.

The weather here in northwest Florida is absolutely gorgeous right now. It got down to about 49 degrees last night but it's low 80s during the day. We do need rain as we've only had one day of showers in the last few weeks. At least the humidity level is way down.
Hurricane Paula is over Cuba but should be winding down. Not sure what kind of rain or seas she is causing off the Florida coast, but as long as we don't get any more storms brewing, then the weather should be really nice for our cruise. Hurricane season does technically last until the end of November, but as the weather cools off this month and next, the storms will be much less likely to form, and a hurricane in November is (hopefully) unlikely.

We watched the Wonder leave port Thursday afternoon on the live web cam at Port Canaveral. There's also a cam at the jetty where it opens into the Atlantic, and another a little further down the beach, so we got three views of the Wonder passing by. She's such a beautiful ship. We can't wait to be onboard, sitting on Deck 10 with a tropical drink, listening to the horn blast When you Wish Upon a Star, and waving our Mickey hands at the CMs lined up to wish us bon voyage at the Disney cruise terminal. Only 19 more days and a wake-up (if I'm counting correctly).

 

[cmadara]

I am beside myself with excitement. I told my DD13 this morning that this time, 3 weeks from now, we will be in the Bahamas!!!!
Can't wait!

 

[luv2cruise2]

Hi all!

Cindy ~ yes it is getting exciting. so close now!

Bev ~ I tried the costume on & it is snug but I think a lot of my clothes will be since I'm at my highest weight ever! Between the Walmart costume & DD's I should come up with something!!
I sometimes watch the Freedom of the Seas sail away on Sundays, forgot I could watch Wonder on Thursdays too, thanks for reminding me. Your weather is sounding nice sure hope it keeps up.

I have another F&W question. Do you need to buy tickets in advance for the World Showcase "Eat to the Beat" shows? I see Boyz II Men are performing when I'm there & I've at least heard of them.

Take care & have a great weekend.
~Jo~

 

[Jamesfam]

So exciting that we will be on the Wonder in a little more then 2 weeks. I called the cruise line yesterday to see what movies will be playing while we cruise, my kids wanted to see Tangled but it's not showing until Nov. 24. Still there are some great movies playing.
Oceans
Toy Story 3
You Again
Step Up
Secretariat
Sorcerer's Apprentice

 

[luv2cruise2]

Hi again!

Jamesfam ~ thanks for that info. I'm looking forward to seeing Secretariat as our local
movie critic gave it a really good review. I'll have to check out a couple of the others to see what they're about.

Take care & see you soon!
~Jo~

 

[Hygiene99]

Hi all, just checking in ....

We are lucky enough to be going on another cruise in Jan.

on the Inaugural Disney Dream.

Today we learned that there is going to be 3 show times for the evening shows, and the assign you a time!

This is going to lead to all kinds of problems!

I don't remember who is a first time cruiser and who is not?


but, I suggest you hit the night time shows on this trip!
Dont miss Disney Dreams and Golden mickeys, the toy story one is just ok, IMO.


Don't forget the meet and Greet at 3PM the first day of the Cruise in the Lobby area? that would be the area that you board the ship, Correct?




Jersey shore I have been to Egg Harbor Twp., NJ. We stayed at Brigantine beach once for a week or so.
Lots of kewl Victorians.

 

[Tikihula]

Hi all, just checking in ....

We are lucky enough to be going on another cruise in Jan
on the Inaugural Disney Dream.

Don't forget the meet and Greet at 3PM the first day of the Cruise in the Lobby area? that would be the area that you board the ship, Correct?

Lucky you to join the inaugural cruise on the Dream. We hope to be on her December 11, 2011 for the 4-day cruise. Hey, too bad there's not a cruise on 11-11-11.

Haven't had much feedback on the 3pm meet and greet the first day, but hopefully some DIS folks will show up. I'll post it on PassPorter, too. Yes, it would be in the lobby atrium where you board the ship on deck 3, to the left of the gangway as you enter, near the entrance to Triton's restaurant. There's a statue of Ariel in front of the restaurant that serves as a good landmark/meeting place. It would be fun to meet a few fellow cruisers so we can recognize familiar faces as we sail and enjoy shore excursions and Castaway Cay. A group photo would be nice, too.
Bev

 

[2canadianfans]

Lucky you to join the inaugural cruise on the Dream. We hope to be on her December 11, 2011 for the 4-day cruise. Hey, too bad there's not a cruise on 11-11-11.

Haven't had much feedback on the 3pm meet and greet the first day, but hopefully some DIS folks will show up. I'll post it on PassPorter, too. Yes, it would be in the lobby atrium where you board the ship on deck 3, to the left of the gangway as you enter, near the entrance to Triton's restaurant. There's a statue of Ariel in front of the restaurant that serves as a good landmark/meeting place. It would be fun to meet a few fellow cruisers so we can recognize familiar faces as we sail and enjoy shore excursions and Castaway Cay. A group photo would be nice, too.
Bev

We will come by and say hi..

 

[luv2cruise2]

Hi all!

Hygiene99 ~ are the assigned show times on the Wonder or the Dream? Thanks for the recommendations. I'm a 1st time Disney cruiser but this will be my 15th cruise.

Bev ~ I'm going on Oasis of the Seas on 11/12/11 !
I plan on dropping by & meeting everyone at 3.

See you soon.
~Jo~

 

[cmadara]

We are up for the meet and greet as long as I can get the DD out of the pool
Actually, I plan on taking her to the Stack so she can check it out, then touring the ship.
What is everyone planning on doing on Bahama day? I think we will wander around the dock area- check out the straw market. I have read some negative things about the area, but DH and DD have never been to the Bahamas before so we have to check it out. I was in Freeport in my previous life- before hubby

I want to check out the jewelry area and see what I can find.
But I really want to spend the majority of the day on the ship. On only a 3 day, I really want to see what the ship has to offer.
Thinking of booking a another cruise on board- summer 2012. I have read about "dummy dates"- a bit confused. Can I book a "fake" cruise date and then when I really figure it out, can I rebook for another cruise? I realize I may not get what I want if I wait but I can't make a decision about 2012 yet- want to bring my niece, etc.
So, I want to reap the rewards of booking on the cruise, but not sure on date or itinerary. Does this make sense? Have any of you booked "Dummy" dates? How did it work out for you?
Thanks for all the info and really looking forward to meeting you all.
I have been going to the gym and will continue to go everyday until we sail- working off the food BEFORE we leave!!
Have a great evening!