Turkey Day Gang 2009

[Pixie Dust for Me!]

Chuck,

Any news on our rotation?

Karen

 

[izma]

What is G force?

 

[izma]

I have more questions!

How far is Trunk Bay from where the ship will be?

How far is the town from the ship and/or Trunk Bay?

I am trying to fit in a morning excursion, a visit to Trunk Bay, and a bit o shopping. Is this possible?

Thanks!

Les

 

[Mickeyhugger]

Did anyone watch the 2011 announcement? I'm ready for our family to book the Dream for a summer 7-day itinerary! Can't wait to visit Admiral Donald!

Priscillasu

 

[The LK 4]

I did! I'm torn between sailing on the Dream vs. cruising to Alaska.

 

[pillow]

Did anyone watch the 2011 announcement? I'm ready for our family to book the Dream for a summer 7-day itinerary! Can't wait to visit Admiral Donald!

Priscillasu

Yes! What a cute announcement! I've been wanting to sail to AK for a looong time. The downside for me is that it looks to be a roundtrip from Vancouver instead of a point to point trip. This eliminates the possibility of doing a land portion in Alaska. I was hoping to get to Denali and do a few other land based things. And I'm a little worried about the pricing on this one - guess we'll see in October!

Jodie

 

[bigeskimodog]

Finally DCL close to home. I was suspecting the California Adventure improvement had some ties to the Cruise being here. Now the dates look about right.

Frankly I could care less where the ship sails. The saving on airfare alone makes this much more competitive to other cruiselines for me. But Alaska is beautiful and I love the city of Vancouver.

Now my kid's education may suffer since he may have no money for college and will get yank out of school quite often.

 

[Tinkerbell 99 Mom]

Disney Cruise Line will sail to Alaska for the first time in the summer of 2011.

The Disney Wonder will sail a total of 18 seven-night Alaskan cruises, departing from Vancouver, B.C., and visiting Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway. As part of the new Alaska itinerary, Disney Cruise Line guests will be able to experience breathtaking natural vistas, an abundance of wildlife and the rich history and customs of Alaska’s native culture.

 

[Tinkerbell 99 Mom]

The Disney Cruise Line website has crashed. They are asking those who need service to contact the 800 number

 

[Pixie Dust for Me!]

I wish they were going to Glacier Bay (or doing a pt. to pt. cruise instead of round-trip). Sorry DCL, but we will likely book on Princess or someone else for Alaska in 2011. (Sigh).

Karen

 

[bigeskimodog]

FTR, I went on and off the website before the crash so not taking responsibility.

 

[bigeskimodog]

Yeah I wished they would do Glacier Bay too but oh well. Deep down I think Disney is testing the water on the Alaska Route. Don't know how much is involved in including the Glacier route. They can decide to change up the iteniery in the future based on response and feedback.

Another thing is the cruise terminal. Given the utilization don't think Disney will build its own in LA. From past experience on the Mexico Riviera cruise, the boarding and disboarding process will not be smooth as in Port Canaveral.

 

[pillow]

I wish they were going to Glacier Bay (or doing a pt. to pt. cruise instead of round-trip). Sorry DCL, but we will likely book on Princess or someone else for Alaska in 2011. (Sigh).

Karen

Hey Karen. I'm thinking the same thing. RCCL has a nice trip that ends up in Seward (might be a little more kid friendly than Princess?). I think I would miss DCL though. Maybe I should check one way flights from Vancouver to Anchorage (nuts!). . .

Jodie

 

[Pixie Dust for Me!]

Hey Karen. I'm thinking the same thing. RCCL has a nice trip that ends up in Seward (might be a little more kid friendly than Princess?). I think I would miss DCL though. Maybe I should check one way flights from Vancouver to Anchorage (nuts!). . .

Jodie

I've read great things about Princess (and their kids programs)...and they go to Glacier Bay (RCCL didn't get a license). We really want to see Glacier Bay. Also, (and maybe this is "standard" for Alaska) I've read that Princess has a naturalist on board to explain things (sounds educational/informational to me!).

When are you all thinking of going?

Karen

 

[dustermom02]

1. I need to have your tshirt order (with sizes) by October 1.
2. I will place our order shortly after that and the order should get back to my house by October 25 (at the latest).
3. I will then sort, and pack everyone's order and will ship it to you (at the address you specify) via priority mail, flat rate box. We should all have our shirts by November 7 so that they can get washed and packed with our cruise stuff.

Finally got everyone to agree They said yes!! We need 11 shirts.

1 adult xl
2 adult m
3 adult s

1 kid xl
2 kid l
1 kid s
1 kid xs

now i have to catch up on all the posts I missed this week.

 

[pillow]

I've read great things about Princess (and their kids programs)...and they go to Glacier Bay (RCCL didn't get a license). We really want to see Glacier Bay. Also, (and maybe this is "standard" for Alaska) I've read that Princess has a naturalist on board to explain things (sounds educational/informational to me!).

When are you all thinking of going?

Karen

I remember reading that Princess has better educational programs. I know I compared RCCL and Princess for this trip a looong time ago and felt like it was a toss up. RCCL embarkes/debarkes in Seward vs Whittier. I found a day trip out of Seward that I LOVE, so thats why I was leaning in that direction (check out the Fox Island overnight) -

http://www.kenaifjords.com/?gclid=CPfPg4XP6pwCFU1M5QodJkDUtg

I suppose there are similar tours on Glacier Bay out of Whittier though. My plan was to do some land travel first - Anchorage/Denali/Seward. Then do the cruise from Seward to Vancouver.

My parents are in Alaska RIGHT NOW and loving it. They are on a tour though - not my thing.

I'm not sure when we'll go - maybe 2011. After seeing that DCL is roundtrip, I'm thinking that we might just ditch the cruise idea and do our own thing on land.

I have an itinerary put together; we should compare notes!

Oh, and check this out (don't look at the prices though - you'll have a heart attack) -

http://www.katmailand.com/lodging/brooks.html

Jodie

 

[ICEMANPAD]

Well we have not seen Michelle and family since....last weekend...and presumably they will eventually be able to be added to the dining link..which is still on page 120...

As to the dining rotation, i am waiting until about october both to see who else may join and to see if they change the rotations yet again...i have seen that happen in the past...

That said, for those on the list, i need real name of main party member, reservation number, and if you have it yet, stateroom number...please either PM me here or email to icelaw21@aol.com

Chuck

 

[ICEMANPAD]

Actually, here is the dining link as I now have it:

Chuck and family
Wendy "
Rob "
Karen "
Charlie "
Leslie
Sherri "
Chun "

and i know of a couple more who will likely join later.

Chuck

 

[ICEMANPAD]

Hey Chuck, Lisa, and Mason guess who is booked on the cruise??

We understand if we cannot participate in anything as you have planned this for two years and we booked tonight


When I get back from my conference in lovely walt disney respot area I will send Lisa those pictures and tell you about John's trip to the Wonder.

Should know tomorrow if Crystal is able to book and then Mason will still have her to hang with

To all others we are happy to join in another Turkey Day Gang sailing and look forward on reading up on all the posts so far....it is like a novel....we love the holiday spirit of the Thanksgiving Cruise and are happy to be going.

Hi Michelle!!

We are very happy that ya'all will be sailing with us again...it is a Thanksgiving tradition!! This group of Turkeys is great--there is a FE list for you to be added to!! I said that we would see ya'all in November!!

Mason will be very happy if Crystal is able to book as well!!

Lisa

 

[cruisecrzy]

Hi Michelle!!

We are very happy that ya'all will be sailing with us again...it is a Thanksgiving tradition!! This group of Turkeys is great--there is a FE list for you to be added to!! I said that we would see ya'all in November!!

Mason will be very happy if Crystal is able to book as well!!

Lisa

Crystal put the request into the crew office and should know next week...hopefully....I told her she will have a boyfriend named Mason for the week.

You were right...you can see into the future.

Chuck, I am trying to see if someone can get you a name for a "grand gatherings" booking. Can yoy email me the name of your old contact so we can see if we can track something down for you.