Official May 17th Alaska Cruise Thread!

[RRB]

OK folks, our cruise is now one year away!

Randy

 

[dezziepooh]

After being an occasional "lurker" on the boards for a year or two, I've finally registered so that I can join in the 365 day countdown to setting sail for Alaska!!!

The hubby and I have cruised DCL twice before (4-night Bahamas honeymoon and 7-nights Western Carribean a year later). We enjoyed ourselves soooo much that when we heard the Wonder was coming to our hometown Vancouver, we took it as a sign that we just have to cruise again! This time we don't have to fly all the way across the continent and... we're bringing our 9-month-old babe (I guess he'll be 21 months next year)!

We chose this sailing in hopes they'll do something extra special for the Pirates opening night... Regardless, we're super excited to cruise with Mickey again!

 

[kris3kid]

Welcome to the cruise and the board. This will be a great trip. I have never been to Vancouver so I am looking forward to seeing your hometown a little before the cruise. We plan on getting in a day early so that we can explore.

 

[kris3kid]

This question comes from Kris, who asks: “I just learned that while I am on my Alaska cruise, Pirates 4 will be having its opening night. Does the ship normally do anything special for opening nights?”

Kris, thanks for your question and for reading Chip and Co. Disney will premier the movie at midnight the day it opens, so you’ll see the film a good twelve hours before people on land. It’s a festive but relaxed atmosphere. People bring snacks, blankets and pillows, since it’s so late at night. You can also purchase snacks outside the theater if you forget to bring yours. Since you’re seeing the film in a theater with fellow Disney fans, expect a fun, enthusiastic audience. Disney occasionally gives away some trinket or momento at premiers.

If you’d like a list of other movies playing while you’re on your cruise, call DCL at 888-325-2500 and press the number for reservations.

Hope this helps. Enjoy your cruise!

Have a Disney question? We have answers! Write us at Chip and Co. We answer every question.

 

[kris3kid]

This post seems to be very quiet. I just booked a whale watching with Harv and Marv on May 21st in Juneau. They use small boats, up to 6 passengers and have great reviews. We will be leaving the ship around 8:30. They do have an age limit unless you have a full boat, my mom and I enjoy kids so we let them know if a family wishes to go we would be more than willing to go with them to fill the numbers. If you interested they are on line.

 

[LoveMickey]

This is a very quiet thread. Maybe there won't be a lot of people on the ship and we'll have it all to our selves. )

Where are people staying before and after the cruise? I thought I read on another thread about styaing at the pan pacific, but the prices seem high.

 

[kris3kid]

We are staying at the Best Western Downtown. They have a free shuttle to the docks in the morning and are close to the trolley pick up so that we can play a little before.
I also have been watching on how our ship is selling and it is a very quiet sail, I hope that it means that we will be getting great upgrades on our rooms.
The excursion list is now out on line and it has been fun to see what we can do.

 

[leeleelew]

I had a very hard time finding this thread. Maybe that is why not many people are on here. Is there another thread somewhere on disboards? Is there any way this thread can be made more visible?

kris3kid, where are you watching how the ship is selling? I cannot believe it wouldn't be sold out for such a new route for Disney. We have been waiting for 3 years for this trip. When Disney stopped offering Holland America through DVC, we figured that when the new ships were cruising, that they would add an Alaskan cruise.

I have to start looking at ressies for hotels. Does everyone have their plane ressies? Prices are atrocious from Philly.

 

[jisom12]

My DW and I are also cruising with you.

We finally sat down yesterday and booked air and hotels for pre/post cruise. After watching airfare from Dallas, TX to Vancouver BC for months, we finally decided to book air to Seattle. Our roundtrip to Seattle total for both of us was less than the roundtrip to Vancouver for one person.

So, we are staying in Seattle for a couple of nights, then catching the Quickshuttle to Vancouver for a one night stay at the Pan Pacific before the cruise. Then we will stay one night in Seattle post cruise.

Overall, we save alot of money from the roundtrip airfare to Vancouver. And we get to explore Seattle and Vancouver.

See ya on the boards and onboard

 

[kris3kid]

Wow there are more people out there. I was told that to watch the selling of your ship to see when the cheapest stateroom sells. Like for the inside staterooms the cheapest is 11c which has 13 rooms in the block, this is normally the first to sell out and still has not. When the block sells out then it no longer is shown on the website. The 2 porthole block is 9d with 25 rooms also still open. The one large porthole cheapest is 9c with 86 rooms and then the cheapest verandah is 7a with 30 rooms also open. If you look at the cruises around us they have some sold out and not listed, also they have large cruise meets.

For anyone interested we are going on the Bering Sea tour in Ketchikan (if you book on your own you save $20.00 per person) then we are being picked up at the same dock right after to go on a seaplane trip right after. I found Seawind Aviation which is a family owned business and they are willing to come get us there. It would be fun to have a group all from the Disney ship. If you book before Jan 15 you save $30.00 per person. It is a small plane and we lad on a remote lake as well.

 

[tigger137]

So, we are staying in Seattle for a couple of nights, then catching the Quickshuttle to Vancouver for a one night stay at the Pan Pacific before the cruise. Then we will stay one night in Seattle post cruise.

We're flying direct to Vancouver but after the cruise are doing a bit of a road trip and eventually flying home from Denver. Can't seem to rent a car from Vancouver to Denver so are planning to catch the Quickshuttle to Bellingham Airport where we can pick up a car.

Wow there are more people out there. I was told that to watch the selling of your ship to see when the cheapest stateroom sells. Like for the inside staterooms the cheapest is 11c which has 13 rooms in the block, this is normally the first to sell out and still has not. When the block sells out then it no longer is shown on the website. The 2 porthole block is 9d with 25 rooms also still open. The one large porthole cheapest is 9c with 86 rooms and then the cheapest verandah is 7a with 30 rooms also open. If you look at the cruises around us they have some sold out and not listed, also they have large cruise meets.

I've been thinking for a while that the prices might start to go down after the paid in full date. Which would be irritating but we wanted to make sure we were on this cruise as it sails on our 25th wedding anniversary.

 

[Anjelica]

Hello - I'm on the May 31st cruise but wanted to pop on over here to give you guys a heads up. DCL just announced later this afternoon a Kids Sail Free promotion for certain Alaska dates depending upon the room booked. Dreams Unlimited just sent me this email and my total on the cruise is no q$2000.00+ cheaper than it was this morning.

I hope this helps - > http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/special-offers/kids-sail-free-alaska/

 

[long_time_cruiser]

Hi all, just booked this cruise a few weeks ago. This will be my second Alaskan cruise and seventh Disney cruise. Looking forward to chatting with you all!

 

[kris3kid]

welcome, welcome, welcome

 

[long_time_cruiser]

welcome, welcome, welcome

Thank you - only a little over 100 days left until we leave Vancouver!

 

[kris3kid]

Hi everyone, I just wanted to pop in and see what excursions people are looking at doing on the trip. I have been following the May 3rd trip a bit and I guess some of the excursions are not available for them as it is early in the year so we are making a second plan as well. I hope to see more people on here soon.

 

[long_time_cruiser]

Hi everyone, I just wanted to pop in and see what excursions people are looking at doing on the trip. I have been following the May 3rd trip a bit and I guess some of the excursions are not available for them as it is early in the year so we are making a second plan as well. I hope to see more people on here soon.

My friend and I have already signed up for the Rain Forest Bicycle Tour in Skagway and the Rainforest Canopy and Zipline Adventure in Juneau. We wanted to do the Alpine Zipline and Glacier Adventure in Juneau but apparently it is already full :/

 

[kris3kid]

Okay, so you must be a level higher than I am. A few questions how is Palos for Brunch on the 19th? Is it sold out or are there still spaces, we really want to do that day. Also do you know the times for the mushers camp and dog sled adventure in Skagway? This is one that I want to book next week. I am getting so excited for the cruise. I did a two night cruise on the Wonder last month and can't wait to spend more time on the ship.

Is there anyone that wants to do the fish extenders?

 

[long_time_cruiser]

Okay, so you must be a level higher than I am. A few questions how is Palos for Brunch on the 19th? Is it sold out or are there still spaces, we really want to do that day. Also do you know the times for the mushers camp and dog sled adventure in Skagway? This is one that I want to book next week. I am getting so excited for the cruise. I did a two night cruise on the Wonder last month and can't wait to spend more time on the ship.

Is there anyone that wants to do the fish extenders?

Let's see...there are currently brunch slots available on the 19th.
For the Musher's Camp and Sled Dog Experience in Skagway, there's three slots: 7:45 AM - 11:15 AM, 11:45 AM - 3:15 PM, and 1:45 PM - 5:15 PM.

 

[kris3kid]

Thank you soooo much, you are awesome. Where do you live?