Who's Cruising the Wonder? 2/1/09 (4day)

[blumski]

Today, our cruise documents arrived......Yipee!!!

 

[ToodlesRN]

26 days to go! I am already packed!
Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful trip here!

I haven't even thought of packing yet, way to go

 

[ToodlesRN]

Hi all! I'll be joining you all on the cruise this February. I'm 25 and going all by myself on my first cruise. So I am REALLY excited. I was wondering how you found out your room assignments? Everyday I check the disney website and I still have not been assigned a room. I have a GTY Cat 12 so Im just wondering if I have to wait until I get the information in the mail or what?

Anyways cant wait to sail.

Good for you coming by your self! With the $99 special I may have to do a mommy trip by myself

 

[ToodlesRN]

For those of you who want to still do the Fish Extender gift exchange that haven't signed up yet, please send me a PM no later than the 10th of this month so we can get a final head count. Some of us are starting to get items and need to know exactly how many to get.

As far as a group meet that sounds like fun but, I will let someone else get that organized as this is our first time on the cruise and not sure of good meeting spots!

Today, our cruise documents arrived......Yipee!!!

I was just thinking about those docs last night, hopefully they will wihin the next few days!

 

[Josiah]

I'm not sure if anyone on our board is retired or active duty Military, but they just released a really sweet deal for tickets. The active duty/retired individual gets a free 5 day ticket and up to 5 guests get a 5 day pass for $99.[/QUOTE]

We are retired military; our son-in-law, whose kids are accomanying us, is active duty. I've been paying very close attention to the military offer. Here's what I know for anyone else who might be interested:

• The military person gets a complimentary 5 day base ticket; needs to be used by Dec. 23 this year. That person may sponsor up to 5 more people at the rate of $99 each. I called WDW this morning with specific questions. Also found out:
  
• Tickets can be purchased at the local base's ITT office OR at WDW. Ticket windows are open during park operating hours.
  
• Tickets may be upgraded to Park Hopper for $25 per.

Tickets expire 14 days from activation (first use). This was an important point for us because we are in WDW on 1/31, then again 2/5-2/7.

• Disneyland has a similar offer, but it's different in details. For example,theirs is a 3 day Park Hopper ticket.
  
• The offer is called Salute to the Armed Forces.

We had already purchased tickets for the kids, but were told by our ITT office that they never expire if we don't activate them. Therefore, we can use the military offer this year, and keep the tickets we've already bought towards our next trip.

BTW: For anyone who's been following our passport drama, it's settled. Jo won't be getting a passport, but he can take his old birth certificate along with a certified copy of his adoption proceeding (finalized this past Monday! ) and that's all the i.d. he'll need to travel. We were told by Disney Cruise Lines that he can get off the boat for excursions, etc, just like anyone else. Of course, both kids have to have a letter notarized by their parent that gives us permission to board with them. That's our next step.

We're getting close!!

 

[ToodlesRN]

I'm not sure if anyone on our board is retired or active duty Military, but they just released a really sweet deal for tickets. The active duty/retired individual gets a free 5 day ticket and up to 5 guests get a 5 day pass for $99.

That is a sweet deal!, We have a very close family friend that is retired do you think he would be able to us tickets? Or are they put in each persons name and which he would need to one to buy to show that he is "going"? Once when he/we gets the tickets he/we doesn't need to show anything else once at the parks to enter? One more Q can you get more than 5 days, if so what would the price be?

Way to go on finally getting all that paperwork information figured out and on the finalization of the adoption!

 

[ToodlesRN]

Found my answers to my questions above!

 

[camarks1234]

BTW: For anyone who's been following our passport drama, it's settled. Jo won't be getting a passport, but he can take his old birth certificate along with a certified copy of his adoption proceeding (finalized this past Monday! ) and that's all the i.d. he'll need to travel. We were told by Disney Cruise Lines that he can get off the boat for excursions, etc, just like anyone else. Of course, both kids have to have a letter notarized by their parent that gives us permission to board with them. That's our next step.

SWEET!

We're getting our docs on Saturday. MAW is meeting us for a "surprise party" at Culvers. Can't wait!

 

[jadedjojo]

I haven't even thought of packing yet, way to go

It's not as impressive as it sounds, LOL. Two cruises ago, our luggage was destroyed in transit from our room to the terminal. I mean a wheel was ripped off someplace, the handle to our suitcase was gone, the inside was crushed and plastic was everywhere. Granted it was Wal-Mart luggage and not Louis Vuitton, but I bought it specifically for our cruising endeavours and I was not very happy! So now we carry on our luggage, which this time consists of a backpack a piece and my camera bag (which, since I'm a photographer, is almost bigger than my backpack). Long-live wrinkle-free pants!

For the bounceback $99 cruise in the fall, we are bringing my husband's two teenage sisters, so I am sure we will need four carloads of luggage and a moving van filled with their makeup cases, and my "light packing" will go out the window.

 

[ToodlesRN]

Who has ressies in WDW? Where ya goin'? We have the following:
Cinderella's Castle
Liberty Tree Tavern

Le Cellier
Rose & Crown

Sci Fi Diner
Hollywood & Vine

California Grill
1900 Park Faire

dl

Were flying out the on the 29th

30th Playhouse Breakfast buffet
31st Fulton Crab House and then Cirque Du Solei show
5th Garden Grill
6th Crystal Palace and Cinderella Royal Table
7th Donalds Safari Breakfast
8th Chef Mickeys
9th going home

I also made reseravations at Boma for the 29th but meant to make after the
5th as we will be at AKL until the 9th, guess I better call and get that figured out.

 

[vtinkerbell]

Hi my DH (1stime74)and I will be joining all of you along with DH parents for our 2nd "Wonder" cruise. I would like to participate in the Fish Extender Exchange. Our cabin number is 7005. I would like to exchange with the adults or couples.

I am a big time Superbowl fan or should I say my DH is a widower LOL I am the sportsfan. Last year I was the grand prize winner on the ship and won a 32 PLASM TV I can say for all the superbowl lovers you will see and enjoy the superbowl.

I love the designs for the cruise "Winter Wonder Cruise 2009" I saw those in the string. Can't wait to meet ya Ill be the pink tink with lots of pixie dust!!!!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Today, our cruise documents arrived......Yipee!!!

How long should I wait before I get worried? I really would love to have them soon. We leave in two weeks!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Hi my DH (1stime74)and I will be joining all of you along with DH parents for our 2nd "Wonder" cruise. I would like to participate in the Fish Extender Exchange. Our cabin number is 7005. I would like to exchange with the adults or couples.

I am a big time Superbowl fan or should I say my DH is a widower LOL I am the sportsfan. Last year I was the grand prize winner on the ship and won a 32 PLASM TV I can say for all the superbowl lovers you will see and enjoy the superbowl.

I love the designs for the cruise "Winter Wonder Cruise 2009" I saw those in the string. Can't wait to meet ya Ill be the pink tink with lots of pixie dust!!!!

You will get along well with my DH. He will be watching the game and wearing a t-shirt with the Winter Wonder Cruise logo on it! We've been making t-shirts like crazy. We got some designs from the Creative DISigns thread and one is personalized for our family. We will all be wearing red t-shirts with that on it for our boarding picture. Then we made black ones for pirate night. It has a porthole with a picture of the pirate ship and the characters in pirate garb. Very cute - putzy work , but fun!

 

[vtinkerbell]

I will be in Diversions for the Superbowl if the Giants are playing Ill be in Giants garb for my DH mother in law if the Panthers are in well then thats who Ill be in. Otherwise you will know me Ill be the one in the "Pink-Tink" shirt I had someone design for me. I would love to meet ya there. That will be my residence for the first night.

Brush up on your NFL and Superbowl trivia they will be playing lots of games during the game for prizes. They have the wii set up for half time and play many games so there is never a dull moment at Diversions.

Look forward to seeing ya.

 

[ToodlesRN]

I will get the FE exchange list updated and send out emails with the updates!

 

[Josiah]

Wow! It does sound like there's lots to do!

I also plan to watch the Super Bowl, but I admit I have not the first idea what I'll be wearing. I'm not much for dressing up; haven't made t-shirts, etc. I'll have to find you guys. My DH isn't much for sports, either, but he'll be happy to be along for the ride. Our team's out, so who cares?

What about the kids? Are they allowed in Diversions? They're not really football fans, but the oldest (11) is very attracted to the wii stuff. (He has figured out that you can take your memory stick out of your camera, stick it in the wii and upload the pictures, then make puzzles out of them.)

Anyway, I hope I can find you! You guys sound like a fun group.

You'll see our room in Tierre's email to you re: fe's. I think it's 1201.

Tink, have you been cruising before?

 

[vtinkerbell]

Last year Diversions was where the adults hung out. Now thats not to say kids cant go there,because kids can go anywhere on the ship. Im sure the Disney staff would love to learn new things with the wii. Deck 9 is where most kids hang out at the goofy pool with the jumbo tv,but if you like a little more calm then Diversons is the better place.

As far as the t-shirts well I mentioned Im a sports fan so if one of my teams makes it Im there, others wise its tink all the way. People do make there own you will see alot of those on the ship. That is one of my favorite things to look for beside the doors all made up. i enjoy the creativity.

This will be my DH and my second Disney Wonder cruise and we will be on the Magic in May and then the Wonder again in November. We have been on 10 Carnival cruises but once we were bitten by Disney I dont think I will do another Carnival.LOL

Look forward to Meeting you!! Look for the pink tink!

 

[ToodlesRN]

I have the FE gift list all updated and sent emails to those of you who signed up.

I will take requests until Monday 1/12 if you haven't signed up and want to. I will need the names of everyone who will particapte in your group along with the kids ages, room number and your email address.

Were getting close!!!

 

[romino]

Just finished sending a fish extender participation PM to Tierre.
I can´t believe it´s almost two weeks for our trip. The anticipation is growing day by day in our family. Yesterday I showed the children the videos Disneycruise has in it's web page. I couldn't get my hands on a Planning DVD because Disney doesn't send them to Mexico.

 

[bridgemanva]

We booked this when the bounceback offer was out thought it was a great opportunity to experience the Wonder. We've sailed on the Magic a few times and love the longer cruises. however now that we're totally enjoying the "empty nest" and traveling w/o our son (freshman in college)we booked a cat12 and I just realized we've been upgraded to cat 9 .

I also just realized we're onboard Superbowl Sunday and cancelled the Palos reservation that night -- maybe we'll get one onboard.

Looking forward to a relaxing few days.

Kathy