Some general questions...11 days and counting

[mkbowlkw]

We are leaving Houston next Thur, 11/29, for a 7 day land/sea (4 nights on the Wonder). It's me, DW, and 2 DS's (4 & 7). We board the ship on 8/1, our 12 anniversary. We are hoping to celebrate a little, but we understand that this is a trip for the boys so we are willing to make whatever adjustments so that they can be happy and enjoy this trip (DW and I have travelled a lot and have had a lot of fun together over the last 11 years.
I know some of the questions may be answered somewhere on the board, but I have done so much reading and searching that I may have overlooked them.
1) We will be staying at the Polynesian (not sure which room, we haven't gotten that info yet). Does anyone know if there is a standard DCL pickup time for the Polynesian when we get ready to head to the ship? I say one post that said that they were picked up at 12:30 and arrived around 1:30. Will this be enough time to try to get on the ship and book the Palo brunch? We want to do the Palo dinner one night to celebrate our anniversary, but since we don't know how the boys will take it we decided to try the brunch. I'm sure they will not have a problem going to the clubs.
2) What are the hours (open and close) for the Palo brunch on the Wonder?
3) Has anyone stayed in stateroom 7594? Based on the pictures that I saw it is really close to the laundry. Can anyone tell me if it gets really noisey when people are using the laundry (can I hear the noice from room 7594?).
4) Does anyone know the hours of operation for the laundry room?
5) My travel agent requested late seating and a table for 4. We we received the documents this week I noticed that we are confirmed for late seating, but there is no sign of us have a table for ONLY 4. Am I overlooking something? Should I call Disney and confirm this? It's not that we don't want to socialize with anyone. My DW and I have been on several cruises and we have injoyed eating with other and getting to know them. Since this is our anniversary and a trip for the boys, this time we just want to be together as a family. And besided, We never know when DS4 may not be in the mood for other .
I'm sorry for all of the questions (I'm sure more will be coming). I did a lot of board reading back in Jan-Feb when we were booking the vacation. Now I am back for final feedback. This board has been REALLY helpful. I really appreaciate all of the feedback.

Thanks!

 

[twoprincessesmom]

I am on that cruise too! This is our first time, and I cannot wait! I am hoping to hear from somone about this Wyndham hotel thing!

Have a great time!!

Sharon

 

[disneymusical135]

Ok I'm going to try to answer all of your questions.
I just want to let you know that you will be able to have plenty of alone time for your anniversary. If your kids want they can go to the kids program and they will meet new friends. You will have a pager given to you by the counslers, so if there is a problem they can contact you.

1.) I believe the buses pick you up starting at around 10 am and go periodically until around 12:30. You might want to call your hotel and ask them. They can give you exact times.

2.) I believe the exact times for brunch at Palo is 11am-2pm

3.)Having a room near the laundry room is great. You are close to it and have access to an iron. The room is open 24 hours. I have had a room near the laundry room and have never had a problem with the noise.

4.) In regards to your table. I have actually had a similar situation where I wanted a specific server. Your's is slightly different. You can call Disney Cruise Line and check that OR even better, go to the Cadillac Lounge on Deck 3 foward shortly after boarding and make sure of this. If you are not at a table for 4, they will do everything they can to put you at one. You need to make sure that you go to the Lounge ASAP once you get on the ship. Make sure to eat lunch first of course!!

Remember to enjoy every moment and have a happy anniversary.

I hope this helps

 

[wltdsnyfan]

So am I. We have a post in the Cruise meets. We are planing on getting together by Common Ground at around 3:30.
Hope to see you there.

mkbowlkw: We are celebrating our 25th. Congrats to you!!

 

[MartyP]

mkbowlkw, we are leaving the Beaumont area for the same trip.
Check out our post on cruise meets board above. There several families listed.
MartyP

 

[mkbowlkw]

All, Thanks all for the feedback! This is very helpful.

Disneymusical135, thanks for the responses. We are looking forward to a great time.

MartyP/wltdsnyfan, I will take a look at cruise meet...and Happy 25th to you wltdsnyfan.

 

[Cruising GrandMa]

The Palo Brunch on the 4 night Wonder is on the sea day between 10:30 and 12:30/1:00.