October 26, 2006 Three Night

[bellefan2]

Any pin traders on this cruise? I know the big pin event actually starts the day we dock, but I'll definitely have some pins with me for trading!

 

[jns]

3 weeks today we will all be cruising

well I finaly told DH about the cruise
he was in shock

we have decided not to tell the boys but just land at the port and surprise them , DS8 would like to go and see the boat
so thats the plans , hope I can keep it quite

Hope everyone is all set

sorry no pin traders here

 

[jns]

Bumping this up

For any one else

 

[violetshelby]

Hi, We will be there also . Me, DH, DD10 and DD7. It is a surprise for our DD's also, they have no idea. We are doing the land and sea, and doing the parks first,We are going to keep the cruise a surprise untill the bus pulls up at the port.Can't wait.... My Husband took me on the wonder in March for my Birthday and we had such a great time we rebooked on the ship so we could bring the girls back with us. They are going to be soooo surprised that we were able to keep this quite and surprise them.

 

[jns]

Hi, We will be there also . Me, DH, DD10 and DD7. It is a surprise for our DD's also, they have no idea. We are doing the land and sea, and doing the parks first,We are going to keep the cruise a surprise untill the bus pulls up at the port.Can't wait.... My Husband took me on the wonder in March for my Birthday and we had such a great time we rebooked on the ship so we could bring the girls back with us. They are going to be soooo surprised that we were able to keep this quite and surprise them.

Welcome aboard

It is great fun surprising people

where are you staying in WDW , we have booked into the Pop Centrey the night before and then staying in Port Orleans for 9 nights after the cruise


2 weeks today we will be heading over the altantic on our way to New York

 

[UVAWahoo]

Hi All,

Our cruise documents came via UPS on Friday (October 6). Seems more real now. See ya'all onboard soon.

 

[jns]

I just got ours this morning (Mon 9)

 

[UVAWahoo]

Wow. Looks like everyone is surprising their families. Our whole family participated in making these plans and the kids are very excited. They have each made pictures of their upcoming cruise for posting onto our stateroom door. Any one a veteran cruiser and have any additional tips/advice for us first timers?

17 days and counting.

 

[violetshelby]

we just got our documents yesterday 10-9, WE are sooo excited.

JNS, we are staying at the Caribbean beach Resort for the first part of our Land and Sea package.

16 days to go.

 

[bellefan2]

We're going in 2 days early so we can hit the parks before the cruise - so less than 2 weeks now!!

I still feel like there's so much I need to read up on/learn!

 

[jns]

2 weeks Today

and 10 days until we hit New York

Everyone getting excited yet

 

[UVAWahoo]

Yippee! 14 days to go and I think we get to be the 4th group of people on the New Wonder. Can't wait.....

 

[Benny44]

There are 8 of us flying down from New Jersey. We're spending 4 days at Old Key West then boarding the DISNEY WONDER on October 26th.

Can't wait! My boys are 4 and 5 and were 9 months old and 2 yrs old on our last Disney Cruise in 2002.
We got our cruise info in the mail earlier this week and we're ready to go!

We have them registered for the Oceaneers Club 3-7 yr olds.

Can't wait! 9 days before we leave for the airport.

 

[jns]

Welcome aboard Benny

and welcome to the boards

 

[UVAWahoo]

There are 8 of us flying down from New Jersey. We're spending 4 days at Old Key West then boarding the DISNEY WONDER on October 26th.

Can't wait! My boys are 4 and 5 and were 9 months old and 2 yrs old on our last Disney Cruise in 2002.
We got our cruise info in the mail earlier this week and we're ready to go!

We have them registered for the Oceaneers Club 3-7 yr olds.

Can't wait! 9 days before we leave for the airport.

Hi Benny44,

My 5 and 7 yr old boys will be there too. See ya on board.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Hello everyone,
please forgive me for crashing your thread.
I have a favor to ask of you.
when you get back from your awesome cruise would you please post if you have a house band or not on your cruise.
The reason I ask is I got confirmation from DCL today that soon(they didnt give an exact date) there will no longer be a house band on the Wonder.

This means NO live music in Wave bands club.
No live music at the sailaway Party too.

There will still be a duo in the Promenade lounge and a piano player.

Personally for the price we all pay I think we deserve live music at our party and in the evenings to enjoy. I think they are just trying to save a buck at our expense!!
Please dont misunderstand, I LOVE DCL!!! we have done 12 cruises and have 3 more booked. I just think we deserve a live band.

If you agree with me, please take 5 minutes and write and tell DCL how you feel. If enough people write we can get this changed. DCL does listen to their guests.
If you dont have a band on your cruise, please write about it on your comment cards and go to guest services and complain.

here is an address to write to:
www.dcl.guest.communications@disneycruise.com

or go to their web site and click on contact us.

Thankyou so much for taking the time to read my letter. I truly hope that you will still have a live band to enjoy!!!I will be looking for a trip report after you return in hopes you will post about this for all to read.

mom x4,grandma x4


again, sorry for the intrusion!!!

 

[UVAWahoo]

Hi mom x4,grandma x4

Please say it ain't so!!! I will try my best to post a trip report when we get back. I am talking to Disney Cruise Lines right now and to the castmembers best knowledge and his boss's knowledge all of the bands are staying the same.

But we'll let you know when we get back. 2 more long weeks

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Here is a copy of the first letter I received. I will post both responses.

10/12/06

Dear Mrs. Templeton:

Thank you for your recent e-mail and inquiry.

We realize the importance of live entertainment aboard our ships, and
will continue to offer live music throughout both ships.

While the Disney Wonder will no longer feature a ?show band,? we will
continue to offer a performing duo and two pianists onboard each
voyage.
In Wavebands, we will continue to offer game shows, variety
entertainers, theme nights, and popular music with specialty hosts and
a
DJ.

The Disney Magic will continue to utilize a ?show band? that is capable
of breaking into smaller groups to cover the pre-dinner sets throughout
the ship.

Again, thank you for your inquiry. We look forward to sailing with you
and Gregory next month.

Sincerely,

Jennifer
Disney Cruise Line Guest Communications

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

I wrote back to DCL to clarify this and got this response.

10/12/06

Dear Mrs. Templeton:

That is correct. At this time, the Disney Wonder will no longer
feature
a show band. Therefore, there will not be live music at the sail away
party or in Wavebands.

Sincerely,

Jennifer
Disney Cruise Line Guest Communications

 

[bellefan2]

There are 8 of us flying down from New Jersey. We're spending 4 days at Old Key West then boarding the DISNEY WONDER on October 26th.

Hi Benny! We'll probably see you at the bus! We're staying at OKW before our trip too and taking the DCL bus on the 26th. Planning a nice big breakfast at Olivia's before we leave