October 30, 2011 Wonder - A Haunting on the High Seas

[RRRAZR]

I really wanted to do something other than black, and then I fell in with this dress![/QUOTE]

Beautiful!! Love the colors.

And I know what you mean, I always end up with black.

 

[TinkLoverSam]

got a cabin assigned it's 6587 it appears to be an 11A so I guess it's an upgrade (we booked 11C)


***updated with the right cabin number***

 

[valbob89]

Oh my goodness, it sure is getting close. I didn't even know about pirate night. I'm starting to feel a little anxiety because I am such an extreme packer I should probably have my own reality show! I just can figure out how I'm going to pack cool weather clothes, warm weather clothes, formal, semi formal, swim, halloween and now pirate costumes for a family of 5. Any ideas from more experienced cruisers? I'm thinking of skipping formal night to save room.

Isn't it great that DCL doesn't really have a limit on the number of suitcases you can bring, nor the weight. As you live in LA, you don't have to worry about those nasty airlines either.

Some cruises we have gone all out, gowns and tux, others not so much. I usually bring a couple of fancy tops and dress slacks. On longer cruises, or when we are staying at the parks after, I go to the laundry at least once.

I hope those pjs are ok? I bought those gymboree ones too !

PJs will be fine. Almost anything is fine. You'll see everything from bridal gowns to shorts at diner. Most people follow the suggested dress code but there is no pressure, from DCL or fellow cruisers.

Speaking of formal wear here is my dress

And here is a closeup of the colours

I really wanted to do something other than black, and then I fell in with this dress!

Beautiful!!

got a cabin assigned it's 8657 it appears to be an 11A so I guess it's an upgrade (we booked 11C)

Congratulations!!!

 

[dzfitch]

got a cabin assigned it's 8657 it appears to be an 11A so I guess it's an upgrade (we booked 11C)

How lucky! We also just got our room assignment, #6085 11C - no upgrade BUT thats just fine since we don't plan on being in the room that much anyway

 

[Brooklyn]

How lucky! We also just got our room assignment, #6085 11C - no upgrade BUT thats just fine since we don't plan on being in the room that much anyway

6085 is "technically" an upgrade bc it is an 11A I am with you though...we are NEVER in the room!

 

[dzfitch]

6085 is "technically" an upgrade bc it is an 11A I am with you though...we are NEVER in the room!

You're right!! When I looked at my reservation, it still says "11C" but the room on the ship map says its 11A! Yay! Feeling special

 

[So Cal Crew]

We got our room# too. 7536, I updated the spread sheet.
No upgrade but I'm happy with the location. Our packets should be in the mail soon!

 

[Brooklyn]

You're right!! When I looked at my reservation, it still says "11C" but the room on the ship map says its 11A! Yay! Feeling special

Your reservation will always show the CAT you booked but the room # will tell if you got an upgrade or not! Even the smallest upgrape makes me happy!

 

[So Cal Crew]

Hey guys, sorry I haven't been posting. Life is CRAZY.

Unfortunately, I am going to have to pull out from the fish extender because I simply do not have time to collect gifts and stuff for it.

I hope everyone has a great trip.

Lesa

Hey Lesa,
Sorry to hear about the FE. I didn't see your name on the spreadsheet. Have you not signed in yet or are you under another name? Just trying to get a good count on what we need to buy/make.

Thanks

 

[dzfitch]

We got our room# too. 7536, I updated the spread sheet.
No upgrade but I'm happy with the location. Our packets should be in the mail soon!

At the risk of sounding stupid, what "packets?"

 

[Brooklyn]

At the risk of sounding stupid, what "packets?"

DCL will send you out cruise docs in a booklet form...they are super cute and much improved over the years!

 

[TinkLoverSam]

Yay for packets soon!!

I've now got myself convinced I really want a veranda so I can read or have a glass of wine out there, so DH and I are still thinking about a port upgrade if there are any available

 

[RRRAZR]

Isn't it great that DCL doesn't really have a limit on the number of suitcases you can bring, nor the weight. As you live in LA, you don't have to worry about those nasty airlines either.

Wow, no limit, I was wondering about that. Maybe you shouldn't have told me, LOL!!! I've been on one other 4 day cruise on RCL and the rooms were so small my luggage took up way to much space. I'm really going to try and be good this time. I keep telling myself there is a laundry room.

And yes, I'm only around 25 minutes away from the port. What is a good time to arrive? I just completed my online registration today and the earliest port arrival time available was 12:00 - 12:30pm. I thought that seemed like a good time, what do you think?

 

[stephielela]

Speaking of formal wear here is my dress

And here is a closeup of the colours

I really wanted to do something other than black, and then I fell in with this dress!

That is beautiful!

got a cabin assigned it's 8657 it appears to be an 11A so I guess it's an upgrade (we booked 11C)

Woo Hoo!!

You're right!! When I looked at my reservation, it still says "11C" but the room on the ship map says its 11A! Yay! Feeling special

Yay!

We got our room# too. 7536, I updated the spread sheet.
No upgrade but I'm happy with the location. Our packets should be in the mail soon!

I guess I should check and see if mine got assigned...

 

[stephielela]

Woo hoo! #2133, which is an upgrade!! But when I did my port arrival time all that was available (I did it Monday) was 2:30 pm!! We are arriving day of and taking DCL shuttle, so we will be *hopefully* getting there much earlier than that... I hope they let us in.

 

[valbob89]

Wow, no limit, I was wondering about that. Maybe you shouldn't have told me, LOL!!! I've been on one other 4 day cruise on RCL and the rooms were so small my luggage took up way to much space. I'm really going to try and be good this time. I keep telling myself there is a laundry room.

And yes, I'm only around 25 minutes away from the port. What is a good time to arrive? I just completed my online registration today and the earliest port arrival time available was 12:00 - 12:30pm. I thought that seemed like a good time, what do you think?

Although the DCL cabins are bigger then other cruise lines, you still need to get a little creative with where to store your luggage and stuff. I empty my luggage and use all the drawers, closet and steamer trunk space. I put my clothes in see through sealable bags. All of one kind, i.e. shorts, tops, night gowns, socks in each bag. It makes finding stuff, packing and unpacking so much easier. If you can put empty luggage in other luggage that is good. I move the life jackets from the top of the closet to under the bed, at the end of the bottom of the bed so they are easy to get if needed. The large luggage I put under the bed. Some luggage I put on the shelf in the closet where the life jackets were.

Speaking of closets, DCL give you lots and lots of pretty nice hangers, and multiple kinds. Your room stewart will bring more if you need them.

I have a long list of things we have learnt about making a stay in a DCL cabin more comfortable. Some of them we learnt on our own, but much I've been told by other generous DISboard folks. I am a neat nut, drive my Bob crazy picking up stuff and moving them as he puts them down (he knows if he isn't careful I'll put his coffee cup in the dishwasher before he can refill it). So, he gets the top of one piece of furniture, usually the steamer trunk. I ask him to 'dump' his stuff there and he knows if he is looking for something he dropped some place else, I have moved it to there, no matter what it is.

Everyone has there own idea on when to arrive at the port. Some people want to get there and be the first to get on the boat. If you want to try and purchase an upgrade, get there early. If you need to change a reservation or hope to get one, get there early. But be prepared to wait in line and just wait. You are not going to get into your room until 1:30 or 2:00 so you will be dragging your carry-ons around with you. Some people want to get to the pool and grab that lounge and start their vacation. Others NEED those cold shrimp at the buffet, which closes at 3:00. If you get there later, 2:00 or so, you usually can almost walk right on to the ship. If crowds and lines bother you, this is the way to go. Of course, stuff happens, computers go down, security screening machines can screwup so be prepared to just go with the flow.

 

[travelgirl29]

I saw that you all were getting room assignments and checked mine too. We got 5506...not thrilled, but hey I'm glad to be on the cruise! My friend and her family are coming too and they want to be included in the FE as well. I'm not sure she'll ever get on the boards, but I've told her all about it and she can't wait for the FE exchange Her family is 13, 11, 6 year old girls, she and her hubby. I'll add her to the spreadsheet.

 

[So Cal Crew]

I saw that you all were getting room assignments and checked mine too. We got 5506...not thrilled, but hey I'm glad to be on the cruise! My friend and her family are coming too and they want to be included in the FE as well. I'm not sure she'll ever get on the boards, but I've told her all about it and she can't wait for the FE exchange Her family is 13, 11, 6 year old girls, she and her hubby. I'll add her to the spreadsheet.

Hey Julie,
I've missed you on the boards. I tried to send you a PM but not sure I did it right. Does your friends family live in Corona too? What are the girls going to be for Halloween? Hope to talk again soon.

Cathy

 

[debranator]

I just wanted to add that I emailed her to see when my stuff would be shipped and she is out of town again. She will not be back till 9/19.

Yes,I am getting sort of upset about it..
it has been a couple of months..
and...
she rarely replies.

 

[RRRAZR]

Yes,I am getting sort of upset about it..
it has been a couple of months..
and...
she rarely replies.

I'm on the waiting list too, but I just ordered mine 2 weeks ago.