Official May 17th Alaska Cruise Thread!

[kris3kid]

Well it appears they are doing character breakfast over 2 mornings- t he first day at sea and tracey arm - so lets just hope its the first morning!
If not, I will just go, eat something light and save room for Palo!

Don't forget it is also bbq day. I am full already .

 

[epicureangirl]

Hi everyone,

I am usually the "plan ahead type" but booked this cruise yesterday (I can hardly believe it). I am a Vancouver local, DVC member and am very excited to be doing something Disney that doesn't involve several flights and jet-lag. I'll be with my girls (ages 6 and 14) who love pin trading and think the last Disney cruise they had was "the best time in their WHOLE life".

For me (a foodie), missing out on Palo is a sad thing, so if there are any ladies out there who have their hubby not wanting dinner because of sea-sickness or some such thing.... I can step in at a moments notice!

Cheers,
Michelle

 

[kris3kid]

Hey Liz, how does trying for a table for four sound?

 

[Howmel]

Do you need to sign up for the Character Breakfast or do you just show up?

 

[Howmel]

Can you use the Steam Room and Sauna aboard the ship, or is there a cost?

 

[matsterrocks]

This is so funny! I have an Aussie friend that just found it so incredible to visit the 24hr Walmart at 3:00 am. Not sure I get it.

Actually, when I went to Juneau a few years ago we had a rental car and did stop at Walmart which was nice because my mom forgot a bunch of stuff on that cruise.

This is one of our planed stops for Juneau as my son wants to buy a new I-Touch $50 cheaper then here in Canada. So if they are sold out in Juneau good to know they have one in Ketchican also

 

[MontanaDJ]

What time is the character breakfast....we have the palo brunch on the first at sea day...so can we switch it if it's that day, or is it a one or the other type of thing??

Still haven't started packing...thought I do have a list...I'm starting to stress about it...tomorrow is my day to pack...wish me luck!

Welcome to the new ones...it's less than a week...OH MY!!

 

[Disney Dreams]

Hi everyone,

I am usually the "plan ahead type" but booked this cruise yesterday (I can hardly believe it). I am a Vancouver local, DVC member and am very excited to be doing something Disney that doesn't involve several flights and jet-lag. I'll be with my girls (ages 6 and 11) who love pin trading and think the last Disney cruise they had was "the best time in their WHOLE life".

For me (a foodie), missing out on Palo is a sad thing, so if there are any ladies out there who have their hubby not wanting dinner because of sea-sickness or some such thing.... I can step in at a moments notice!

Cheers,
Michelle

Welcome aboard, Michelle!

We thought we booked late (about a month ago), but WOW you really get the award for spontaneity! Good for you!

I have to say I agree with your girls regarding a Disney cruise being the best time! DH & I cruised the Bahamas on the Wonder last November and can't wait to sail with her again next week (aahhhhhh!).

I arranged for a group of us here on DIS to have brunch in Palo in their private dining room on our first day at sea. The brunch requirement for the private room is a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 14 people. We have 13. Sounds to me like the is a seat just waiting for you if you would like to join us. (It would not include your girls, but as you may already know Palo is adults only.) It does cost $20. if you are interested, let me know and I will see if I can add one to our reservation to make us a group of 14.

Btw, DH and I are DVC members as well. Yay for a lifetime of Disney vacations!

Let me know,
Dreams

 

[Lollipop's Mom]

Kris - table for 4 works for me

 

[kris3kid]

Michelle, I have a table reserved for my mom and I booked at Palo's on Tracy ARM day, I called a few weeks ago and asked if I could add someone to the reservation from the board and they said that i needed to do it on the ship but it would work fine because most of the tables are for 4. I plan on getting to the port early so I can add lollipop mom to our reservation. we would love to add you if you are interested. we. have reservations at 10:30. Justs let me know. kris

 

[Lollipop's Mom]

Anyone plan on doing Mt. Roberts tram in Juneau? If you are, pm me please!

 

[epicureangirl]

Welcome aboard, Michelle!

We thought we booked late (about a month ago), but WOW you really get the award for spontaneity! Good for you!

I have to say I agree with your girls regarding a Disney cruise being the best time! DH & I cruised the Bahamas on the Wonder last November and can't wait to sail with her again next week (aahhhhhh!).

I arranged for a group of us here on DIS to have brunch in Palo in their private dining room on our first day at sea. The brunch requirement for the private room is a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 14 people. We have 13. Sounds to me like the is a seat just waiting for you if you would like to join us. (It would not include your girls, but as you may already know Palo is adults only.) It does cost $20. if you are interested, let me know and I will see if I can add one to our reservation to make us a group of 14.

Btw, DH and I are DVC members as well. Yay for a lifetime of Disney vacations!

Let me know,
Dreams

Thank you, Dreams. I have sent you a PM.

 

[kris3kid]

Anyone plan on doing Mt. Roberts tram in Juneau? If you are, pm me please!

Hey my mom and I are after we do I think whale watching.

 

[EOppegaard]

Switching gears for a second...

Those of you planning on taking the Skytrain/Canada Line form the airport to your hotel, check my math & reasoning here. Michelle looking for your local input as well

Erica and I are planning on taking the Skytrain from YVR to our hotel. From the trip planner on the translink website, it looks like we are getting off at the Vancouver City Station Northbound...

The Fare is $8.75 according to the planner, which includes the $5 additional fee for traveling out of the airport. It seems to be a better deal to actually buy a FareSaver 10-pack ticket to use for the both of us, as the additional fee doesn't apply for prepaid tickets.

The FareSaver two zone ticket is $31.50 for 10 trips. If we split the ticket, that's $3.15 per trip, $6.30 for the both of us to travel from YVR to the Vancouver City station, as we would cross into another zone.

Following this logic, it is less expensive for us to buy the book if we are also planning on returning to the airport via the Skytrain from the Cruise Terminal.

Thoughts?

 

[Lollipop's Mom]

Hey my mom and I are after we do I think whale watching.

Sending you a pm!

 

[magicimaginear]

We're doing the Float raft trip in juneau

 

[Lollipop's Mom]

Switching gears for a second...

Those of you planning on taking the Skytrain/Canada Line form the airport to your hotel, check my math & reasoning here. Michelle looking for your local input as well

Erica and I are planning on taking the Skytrain from YVR to our hotel. From the trip planner on the translink website, it looks like we are getting off at the Vancouver City Station Northbound...

The Fare is $8.75 according to the planner, which includes the $5 additional fee for traveling out of the airport. It seems to be a better deal to actually buy a FareSaver 10-pack ticket to use for the both of us, as the additional fee doesn't apply for prepaid tickets.

The FareSaver two zone ticket is $31.50 for 10 trips. If we split the ticket, that's $3.15 per trip, $6.30 for the both of us to travel from YVR to the Vancouver City station, as we would cross into another zone.

Following this logic, it is less expensive for us to buy the book if we are also planning on returning to the airport via the Skytrain from the Cruise Terminal.

Thoughts?

That sounds about right.
Or you can take the bus fro $14 each - $28 each way for both of you and a lot less hassle!

 

[epicureangirl]

Switching gears for a second...

Those of you planning on taking the Skytrain/Canada Line form the airport to your hotel, check my math & reasoning here. Michelle looking for your local input as well

Erica and I are planning on taking the Skytrain from YVR to our hotel. From the trip planner on the translink website, it looks like we are getting off at the Vancouver City Station Northbound...

The Fare is $8.75 according to the planner, which includes the $5 additional fee for traveling out of the airport. It seems to be a better deal to actually buy a FareSaver 10-pack ticket to use for the both of us, as the additional fee doesn't apply for prepaid tickets.

The FareSaver two zone ticket is $31.50 for 10 trips. If we split the ticket, that's $3.15 per trip, $6.30 for the both of us to travel from YVR to the Vancouver City station, as we would cross into another zone.

Following this logic, it is less expensive for us to buy the book if we are also planning on returning to the airport via the Skytrain from the Cruise Terminal.

Thoughts?

Yes, you're right, it would be much cheaper if you use all the tickets during your stay. I see (online) that they say you can buy the books at Pharmasave or 7-11 in the Airport (I'm not sure where that is exactly).

I would buy the book if you're doing more than your transportation to/from the Airport, as you could also use your remaining tickets when travelling around Vancouver (using the 2 zone ticket for travel in the one zone), or take the Sea Bus (small passenger ferry) over to the North Shore. By my calculations your travel to and from the airport will cost you $35 without the ticket book, which is $3.50 more than with the book. If it is only going to save you $3.50, I wouldn't bother buying it as you'd have to find the Pharmasave or 7-11 before getting on Skytrain (not sure of the location of those in relation to where you get your bags or depart for Skytrain).

I don't know about you, but once I land I just want to get out of the Airport and really start my vacation!

You probably know this, but the Cruise Ship Terminal at Canada Place is right at Waterfront Station on the skytrain line. I am actually planning to take Skytrain on the day of the cruise as it is so convenient.

Have a great trip and feel free to PM me if you want more info.

Cheers.

 

[jisom12]

What time is everyone planning on showing up at the port for checkin on Tuesday?

Does anybody know when checkin starts?

 

[kris3kid]

I think my sign in time was 10:00. I am not sure if they pay attention to that or not.