Sailing August 20th 2009- Feeling Lonely

[mc2]

The tropical storm (or whatever it was, it was a year ago and my mind is shot) parked itself off Port Canaveral. We ended up being diverted to Ft. Lauderdale and they bussed us all up to Orlando from there.

How does that work if you have alternate transportation? We can't use the ME for the trip down (staying in PC the night before), so we booked Cocoa Beach Shuttle - we booked them for the return trip as well. Is there an advantage to booking the ME for the trip back to the airport in the event of inclement weather? If we are diverted, would they have to get us all to the airport, or back to the port? I'm not sure on the logistics on any of that stuff...which is surprising for the mega-planner who has a cruise booked in hurricane season!

Thanks in advance for the info/sharing your experience(s)!

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

How does that work if you have alternate transportation? We can't use the ME for the trip down (staying in PC the night before), so we booked Cocoa Beach Shuttle - we booked them for the return trip as well.

We weren't using Disney's transportation either. We had booked a R/T with Florida Tours. No one checked who had what mode of transportation, everyone was moved via Disney. They had buses going back to port for the people who had cars there, resort buses, and MCO buses. It went far more smoothly than you would think. We did have to get up very early...the first breakfast seatings were something like 5 AM...but we all made it. The people with early flights disembarked first.

I made a half hearted attempt to get reimbursed from Fla Tours since they were paid for the R/T, but that didn't go anywhere. I got to the airport so I was happy.

 

[mc2]

We weren't using Disney's transportation either. We had booked a R/T with Florida Tours. No one checked who had what mode of transportation, everyone was moved via Disney. They had buses going back to port for the people who had cars there, resort buses, and MCO buses.

Thanks for the info! Fingers crossed it will all work out for sunny skies and calm seas!!

 

[goofydadeo]

In case any of you are interested there is an updated set of Navigators from a recent 3 day cruise on the Wonder in the thread at this link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2255012

Thanks to IrenicMom for sharing these with us!!!

 

[mc2]

Hello,
I can't remember if this was already said or not, but when I was talking to DCL this morning, I was told that our cruise is completely sold out (all categories). If anyone is looking for a port upgrade, you might be out of luck.

1 week to go!!

 

[WeLuvDCL]

Hi Moira (mc2),
Just posting to say "Hi" and hope you have a WONDERful time on the cruise. We will be at Disney World the same time you are on the cruise so we're not TOO jealous. We should try to coordinate having our pictures taken with Mickey at the same exact time in 2 different places.

Flight and transportation $$$,
shore excursions $$,
Palo's dinner $$,
3 Days on a Disney cruise for your 7th anniversary with NO kids...PRICELESS!

Wishing you great weather and smooth seas!

Dawn

 

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Hello,
I can't remember if this was already said or not, but when I was talking to DCL this morning, I was told that our cruise is completely sold out (all categories). If anyone is looking for a port upgrade, you might be out of luck.

1 week to go!!

Awwww well. There goes that wish. Still...I'm cruising in a week!!!!

 

[goofydadeo]

...time to start packing...

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

...time to start packing...

My husband got the luggage out today. He and I are so different. He'd be packed today but for me it isn't fun unless I'm scrambling at the end.

We fly out Wednesday morning so my plan is to pack Tuesday night. I like to live on the edge.

 

[petunia]

Sooo, we were booked on this cruise months ago, we were told dh couldn't take the extra time off work, so we had to cancelled. Just found out last week, that he could, so we rebooked... ...however, we didn't have much to choose from, so we have 2 cat 6's beside eachother, really wanted something like connecting 9's...so if anyone wants to switch, we can negotiate something

 

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Congrats! Glad you were able to make it after all.

As for packing...my sister packed 2 weeks ago. I have everything laid out for us minus my husband (whom will pack Wed. morning!).

 

[firemedic4]

Any idea where they divert to due to the storms heading that way?

 

[fasttrakphil]

Any idea where they divert to due to the storms heading that way?

Sometimes they do not divert at all. They just add extra sea days and on a 3 day cruise that would'nt be to fun. Oh well we will have fun no matter what we do because I know it's better than work........

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

The new storm tracks are favorable for us. It looks like we won't be affected much if at all.

I'm getting psyched!

 

[mc2]

Sometimes they do not divert at all. They just add extra sea days and on a 3 day cruise that would'nt be to fun. Oh well we will have fun no matter what we do because I know it's better than work........

Couldn't agree more!

 

[mc2]

The new storm tracks are favorable for us. It looks like we won't be affected much if at all.

It will be interesting to see what Bill does - it seems like Ana won't be a problem, but Bill might be a different story. Some of the predictions/tracks have it moving up toward Canada - that would be my luck! We live in Nova Scotia - here I am watching what will happen for next weekend, and we could get nailed by it at home later in the week! Go figure!

 

[petunia]

Anyone interested in switching staterooms, we have 2 cat 6's beside eachother...I'm looking for connecting rooms

 

[Eeyores#1Fan]

We are on our way! C ya'll around the Wonder.....

 

[goofydadeo]

I hope everyone had a "Wonder"ful cruise! We sure did!

As many of you recall, we had a medical emergency on board shortly after departure. Unfortunately one of our thread colleagues, Coach, felt ill. Please see this thread for details from Coach:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2265772

Fortunately Coach is doing much better! I know many of you will want to wish him continued improvement and a quick return to a DCL cruise as soon as possible.