October 7, 2007 Wonder

[glassslipper2004]

Hi all. I can't believe how close the cruise is getting. It really helps me not be so sad about the approaching end of the summer (I know we are only halfway there, but still).

Anyway, I wanted to get people's thoughts on pirate costumes. My husband and I actually already have pretty nice pirate and pirate "wench" costumes, which we assembled for Halloween last year. My DD9 had an "Elizabeth" costume, but has decided (correctly) that it isn't very pirate-y, and frankly it won't fit her this year anyway. DD8 needs something too. I may try to sew something, but if I could purchase something relatively nice looking it would certainly be easier.

What are you all planning on doing?

 

[MickeyMacks]

Hello, we probably get the prize for being from furthest north, we're from New Brunswick, Canada!

Like the OP, we're doing the Land-Sea cruise and staying at the Polynesian. We're so excited! First time cruisers and first time at Polynesian. Following up our cruise with three nights at the AsMu Family Suites.

Our group is my parents (mid-60s), DSis (39), myself (41) and DS10. Glad to see there are a few kids, particularly boys, his age going.

We're staying on Deck 8 midships, all 5 of us in a Category 4. Woohoo, a balcony!

We haven't made our reservations yet for Palo brunch, I'd better get on that! We opted to not do a Nassau excursion and to check out the pirate museum there instead (DS10 was born in Halifax and is way into pirates!), then spend the rest of the day onboard.

We (me and DS, at least) may do MNSSHP on Oct. 11 to help take some of the ouch out of leaving the ship that day. Gotta call for those tickets, too.

Our first trip to WDW in 2005 we were on the DDP and had ADRs and a heavy itinerary. This trip, no DDP, only a few ADR's (Luau, CM, Ohanas, Kona) before the cruise, no ADR's post-cruise. I figure we'll be eating guilt and salad for a few days

I think a DCL cruise is going to be a great multi-generational trip! My mom, who hates to walk too much and loves to sit by the pool, is looking forward to it. My dad, who loves boats, the Caribbean and taking digital pics, will love it, sis hasn't done much reading or research so doesn't know what to expect, DS10 can't wait to hit the Lab. For me, much as I love planning, just sitting back and not being tour director for a few days will be fantastic!

Let me know if there's a meet or a kids meet in the works. For dining, I don't know if we'll end up with our own table or they'll put others with us. If there's a single parent and child, a one-child couple or child-free couple looking for a table, you're welcome to join us!

 

[glassslipper2004]

Is it too early to plan a kids' meet? If anyone remembers what time the lifeboat drill is (4:00?) we should make it before that, maybe at 3:00 by the Mickey Pool or the Goofy Pool?

I've been going over trip details with my DD8 and DD9 lately, and they are very excited. We're beginning to pick out clothes, etc. and bought some nice end of summer sale things to bring along... yes, they are girls! My DD9 (who will be almost 10) is also curious to see if there are any girls her age, but I assured her that there will be plenty, not just the people on this thread, but lots and lots more!

They are also wondering how secure the top bunk is. My younger daughter also wants a shot at it, but in the picture we saw on the web, it doesn't look like it has railings - but it must, right?

 

[Maddie's Nana]

Hi - A kid's meet sounds good - my dgd (age 5) is very worried that there will not be any kids her age on this cruise - Hoping to hear from more cruisers on this board. We are getting closer to cruise day

 

[Fire14]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1071912

this is link to my thread I started ages ago. DH and I will be on this cruise celebrating our 5th wed. annv.

 

[eyesing2]

Hi everyone:

Haven't been on in a while since my notification doesn't seem to be working.
We decided not to go all out on pirate night this time, since the costumes take up so much room. We'll probably wear striped shirts or something.

I think the kids meet would be great. We'll be at the Mickey pool probably all afternoon, so 3pm sounds good. Can't wait!

 

[boudinboat]

Wow, I just booked our reservation for this trip last week. I'm impressed at how long some of you have been planning!

Good to see another displaced Spartan is on the trip!

 

[glassslipper2004]

I'm glad to see you can book this trip just a few months in advance. My TA keeps trying to get me to book far in advance - which also appeals to my desire to plan and anticipate - but I'm glad it isn't the only way to go! Welcome! Who's in your group?

 

[Coach]

My wife and I will be taking our fourth Disney cruise on October 7 and we will be celebrating 33 "Wonder-ful" years together. We had celebrated our 25th and our 30th wedding anniversary’s on the Wonder and, God willing, we our going to keep the tradition alive...

 

[boudinboat]

It'll just be the two of us (since that's all there is, for now...). Will be my first cruise ever, and her first since she was pretty small.

I'd go crazy if I had much more time that we already do to anticipate the trip. Booked the cruise last week, found a good deal on airline tickets...still working on hotels and where to go the rest of the week hanging out in Florida. It's fun being my own TA but rather time consuming.

Definitely was skeptical of booking a Disney cruise at first...but the more reviews I read...now I'm pretty excited.

 

[Alex's Mom]

There will be two of us coming on the Oct 7 sailing. Kind of a romantic get away for the two of us. No kids! They all have other plans. We are stay at the Country Inn and Suites the night before as well. Look forward to see all of you on the ship.

 

[connorsgram]

Hi everyone,
We're also on the Wonder Oct. 7. There's DH, me, 2DDs, DSIL, and DGS, age 5. We're from KY and also sailing on Fall Break. DH and I have cruised 4 other times, but never on DCL, and never with our whole family. I found this thread thanks to Maddies Nana. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you at 3:00 at the Mickey pool!

 

[GGBacha]

Hello all!

I just booked the cruise. I have another cruise booked for October 2008 on the Magic. However, after the first seven days of teaching fourth grade again this year, I've decided I can't make it another year without a DCL escape! We are anxious to get on the Wonder!

I was feeling guilty for spending the money again this year. Tonight, however, we had to go to the funeral home for a friend who lost her husband. After watching the slideshow of pictures that featured all the special moments they had shared with their boys, we came home and emailed Dreams Unlimited. Some memories are just too important to miss out on making.

I look forward to finding out about your kids. I will go back and read through the thread. I have a 9 year old son and an almost 5 year old daughter. If there are any boys around my son's age that would like to email before the cruise, I'm sure it would make the club's even more appealing to him.

See you soon (but not soon enough )!
Ginger

 

[Belle322000]

Great to hear from another Oct 7, 2007 Wonder cruiser. Me, DH, and DS 11, DS 14, and DS 16 will be sailing with you. I can't wait. My DS 11 will be in your son's age group. He is getting more excited to see that there will be boys his age "alone" in the lab. His older brothers will be together in Aloft. It looks like there is so much to keep them occupied, I hope they want to spend some time with me and DH. We are from Alabama. I think we will have a good cultural mix from all over the U.S. and Canada. Look forward to hearing from you again.

 

[Belle322000]

MickeyMacks
I tried to reply to your PM to me, but it just won't go through. I keep getting a weird error message. Just wanted to let you know that I am excited to continue to hear from more boys in my son's age group. My son is 11. He has been a little apprehensive about going to the lab. But, we have been looking at online video's, podcasts, and photos. I have also let him read about the other kids, like your son. He is excited to meet someone from Canada. We are from Alabama and I have a couple of Canadian friends who have migrated south. They all notice our southern drawl ( haaaay yaaa'll), but that is okay. Maybe we can pick up a few new words, eh ? See you soon. I would count the days, but their just moving by too quickly.

 

[Maddie's Nana]

Hi - I don't have a nine year old but our DGD is age 5 and Connorsgram has a DGS age 5. We will be at the "meet" at 3:00 PM sail day to meet one another and other Dis members sailing on the same ship. Hope to see you there.

 

[Olivia'sMom]

Where is the meet?

 

[GGBacha]

Thanks for the welcome! We are in North GA and will be on fall break as well. As a teacher, I don't know what I would do without fall break! I love it!

I'm attempting to keep this a secret from my kids for now. They just know we are not going on the Magic like last year. I don't know if I can keep it from them the whole time, but I'm going to try.

Fifty-one days!!! (I think)

Ginger

 

[Belle322000]

Attn all Pirates

For the pirates who have cruised before : about what percentage of the passengers actually go all out the dress up as pirates? I think DH is a little worried he will be the only man dressed up. From looking at the pictures, I can tell at least some people dress up.

 

[eyesing2]

Hi everyone:

Did we officially decide that the meeting time is 3pm at Mickey Pool? Also, everyone gets a pirate bandana at the dinner, so I don't think anyone who dresses up will feel uncomfortable-quite a few people go all out!

Anyone that has myspace-I finally finished working on my page and you can view it and the kids can see each other. It's at:

http://www.myspace.com/eyesing2


Terri