Wonderful Panama Canal Sept 2014

[davidls]

Laura and I did walking laps about the deck while on the Alaska trip. I plan on trying the gym and treadmills on this coming trip. Especially when it gets hot and muggy. I melt.

DW and I were discussing this last night, walking around the ship, instead of hitting the gym. She said this would be fine as long as we, MOVE IT, MOVE IT, MOVE IT!!! (You know I think she was a drill sargent in a previous life!!!)

 

[Va-NanaTink]

DW and I were discussing this last night, walking around the ship, instead of hitting the gym. She said this would be fine as long as we, MOVE IT, MOVE IT, MOVE IT!!! (You know I think she was a drill sargent in a previous life!!!)

no strolling along!!

It can be a pretty good workout, and it has the added benefit that is when we talk over the day to come, what we want to do, etc. downside is *sometimes* you can get some rude runners that say rude things about how it isn't for walkers as they pass. We always move over if we hear them coming, but many don't announce themselves as they should and some run quietly.
Runners should announce "on your left" so that walkers know to move to the right and go single file. That way, EVERYONE can use the track!

 

[kdeans1010]

Someone was talking about yoga....My only issue is when I do yoga, it's supposed to be peaceful and relaxing, but I get the giggles.

 

[Shelljay]

Got to the Post Office today to renew our passports before the snow started. so far I think we've gotten another 6-8" on top of what we already had....I know others have gotten a lot more, and feel sorry for them
Hope everyone is safe and warm.
Oh....and we got our annual passes, or should I say "exchange certificates" in the mail yesterday. Now we're just waiting for the Magic Bands to arrive.
Currently have reservations for Old Key West for after the cruise, I'd like to stay at Bay Lake Tower...but can't even try to get in there yet, we've never stayed there...but we're going to try!!!

 

[bbkeough]

Got to the Post Office today to renew our passports before the snow started. so far I think we've gotten another 6-8" on top of what we already had....I know others have gotten a lot more, and feel sorry for them
Hope everyone is safe and warm.
Oh....and we got our annual passes, or should I say "exchange certificates" in the mail yesterday. Now we're just waiting for the Magic Bands to arrive.
Currently have reservations for Old Key West for after the cruise, I'd like to stay at Bay Lake Tower...but can't even try to get in there yet, we've never stayed there...but we're going to try!!!

I liked Bay Lake Tower, but Brad does not so we are going to try for the new Grand Floridian Villa's or our favorite Wilderness Lodge, and maybe a few days at the Beach Club villas. Good luck trying to get what you want

 

[mmbl]

I liked Bay Lake Tower, but Brad does not so we are going to try for the new Grand Floridian Villa's or our favorite Wilderness Lodge, and maybe a few days at the Beach Club villas. Good luck trying to get what you want

We are not DVC members and I'm sure that makes a difference, but we were not able to reserve BLT or GFV for after the cruise. I assume that's true?
We WERE able to book BCV, which we're happy about since the F&W festival is the main reason we like to go in Sept./Oct.

 

[OMD13]

We are not DVC members and I'm sure that makes a difference, but we were not able to reserve BLT or GFV for after the cruise. I assume that's true?
We WERE able to book BCV, which we're happy about since the F&W festival is the main reason we like to go in Sept./Oct.

We love BCV! It is our home resort. It is so easy to just walk into Epcot and not have to deal with the bus.

 

[dee slack]

Apologies if this has already been covered, but will there be a Pirate Party on our cruise or will it be the Pixar Party? Can't believe I'm starting to worry over the small things when we still have so long to wait ( and we have 2 more cruises / vacations before then!).

 

[mmbl]

Apologies if this has already been covered, but will there be a Pirate Party on our cruise or will it be the Pixar Party? Can't believe I'm starting to worry over the small things when we still have so long to wait ( and we have 2 more cruises / vacations before then!).

I believe it's on every cruise. It's been on both of our priors. I am pretty sure that this group is counting on it! If the cruise line doesn't, we'll have our own!

 

[dee slack]

I believe it's on every cruise. It's been on both of our priors. I am pretty sure that this group is counting on it! If the cruise line doesn't, we'll have our own!

Wasn't sure if Pixar replaced pirates on the Alaska routes that it would follow thru' on this cruise or maybe we could get both or is that just wishful thinking lol! Love pirate night but have never been to a Pixar party so that would be fun too.

 

[KyCruisinSusan]

I liked Bay Lake Tower, but Brad does not so we are going to try for the new Grand Floridian Villa's or our favorite Wilderness Lodge, and maybe a few days at the Beach Club villas. Good luck trying to get what you want

Stayed at BLT in 2010. It was nice and I enjoyed the water parade at night but I was amazed at how beat up the room was, especially with it being fairly new. My home resort is AKL Kidani which is very nice if you're not in a hurry to get anywhere quickly . Really enjoyed BWV in 2012 and would love to stay there again.

 

[penguinaddict]

Hi Everyone!

Reserved this cruise nearly two years ago! And now we've got everything coming together nicely - boss signed off on my three week vacation; reserved Animal Kingdom for after the cruise (DVC); and just bought our return tickets home.

I'm excited to get to know my fellow Dis-members. This is a our third cruise on the Wonder - March 2011 Mexican Riviera, May 2012 Pacific Coast northbound. Anyone on this cruise that we may have met before???

This cruise is me (Lori), DH (Bryce) and DD (Hannah - 16YO at cruise time).

Are there any "teen" threads started for this cruise?

Hello to all!! Lori

 

[kdeans1010]

Welcome new people!

So... I think there are a number of medical workers here and I think y'all might laugh:
After a supremely busy shift last night, half awake my friend and I started discussing other ways to get back home from the cruise. $129 to take a Greyhound bus from Orlando to Mount Vernon, Washington. That's a thought. $329 to go on a train- $1299 to get a room on a train... It's like 89 hours train. And for some reason I think that would be fun.

 

[bbkeough]

Hi Everyone!

Reserved this cruise nearly two years ago! And now we've got everything coming together nicely - boss signed off on my three week vacation; reserved Animal Kingdom for after the cruise (DVC); and just bought our return tickets home.

I'm excited to get to know my fellow Dis-members. This is a our third cruise on the Wonder - March 2011 Mexican Riviera, May 2012 Pacific Coast northbound. Anyone on this cruise that we may have met before???

This cruise is me (Lori), DH (Bryce) and DD (Hannah - 16YO at cruise time).

Are there any "teen" threads started for this cruise?

Hello to all!! Lori

Welcome Lori and family Nice to have you join us here!! I have not seen anything about teens, this is our first cruise/vacation without kids so I may have just missed it. Looking forward to getting you know you more before the cruise

 

[mmbl]

Welcome new people! So... I think there are a number of medical workers here and I think y'all might laugh: After a supremely busy shift last night, half awake my friend and I started discussing other ways to get back home from the cruise. $129 to take a Greyhound bus from Orlando to Mount Vernon, Washington. That's a thought. $329 to go on a train- $1299 to get a room on a train... It's like 89 hours train. And for some reason I think that would be fun.

We ( me, spouse and kids) did trains, including sleeper cars, on a 3 week European trip. It was fantastic! It was so much fun, that when my middle son was stationed there in '06, and I went to visit him, we decided to go to the Olympics in Turin and we booked a sleeper car. We didn't even consider going by any other mode of transportation. If you have the time and are so inclined to try it, I think you'll love it! It's a great way to travel- at least it was in Europe.

 

[mmbl]

Hi Everyone! Reserved this cruise nearly two years ago! And now we've got everything coming together nicely - boss signed off on my three week vacation; reserved Animal Kingdom for after the cruise (DVC); and just bought our return tickets home. I'm excited to get to know my fellow Dis-members. This is a our third cruise on the Wonder - March 2011 Mexican Riviera, May 2012 Pacific Coast northbound. Anyone on this cruise that we may have met before??? This cruise is me (Lori), DH (Bryce) and DD (Hannah - 16YO at cruise time). Are there any "teen" threads started for this cruise? Hello to all!! Lori

Welcome Lori! Just FYI, I'm a penguin addict as well! There will be some kids/ teens on this trip, but doesn't seem as if there will be many.

 

[davidls]

Hi Everyone!

Reserved this cruise nearly two years ago! And now we've got everything coming together nicely - boss signed off on my three week vacation; reserved Animal Kingdom for after the cruise (DVC); and just bought our return tickets home.

I'm excited to get to know my fellow Dis-members. This is a our third cruise on the Wonder - March 2011 Mexican Riviera, May 2012 Pacific Coast northbound. Anyone on this cruise that we may have met before???

This cruise is me (Lori), DH (Bryce) and DD (Hannah - 16YO at cruise time).

Are there any "teen" threads started for this cruise?

Hello to all!! Lori

I too want to penguinaddict , Lori, Bryce & Hannah to the cruise!!! So glad ya'll are joining us in on the fun. I haven't seen any "teen" threads for this cruise. But, we are like allot on here it's just DW and I sailing, no kids sailing with us. This is going to be a GREAT cruise. Again, glad you are joining us, and welcome aboard!!!

 

[Va-NanaTink]

Hi Everyone! Reserved this cruise nearly two years ago! And now we've got everything coming together nicely - boss signed off on my three week vacation; reserved Animal Kingdom for after the cruise (DVC); and just bought our return tickets home. I'm excited to get to know my fellow Dis-members. This is a our third cruise on the Wonder - March 2011 Mexican Riviera, May 2012 Pacific Coast northbound. Anyone on this cruise that we may have met before??? This cruise is me (Lori), DH (Bryce) and DD (Hannah - 16YO at cruise time). Are there any "teen" threads started for this cruise? Hello to all!! Lori

Lori, Bryce and Hannah! It's less than 7 months away!! This is our second Wonder cruise, our first cruise was on the Wonder back in 2005, a Land-and-Sea. It sealed our fate! this is our 12th DCL cruise and second Eastbound Panama Canal cruise.

 

[Va-NanaTink]

Welcome new people! So... I think there are a number of medical workers here and I think y'all might laugh: After a supremely busy shift last night, half awake my friend and I started discussing other ways to get back home from the cruise. $129 to take a Greyhound bus from Orlando to Mount Vernon, Washington. That's a thought. $329 to go on a train- $1299 to get a room on a train... It's like 89 hours train. And for some reason I think that would be fun.

Oh I would LOVE to take the room on the train!! That sounds like so much fun to me!

 

[kdeans1010]

Oh I would LOVE to take the room on the train!! That sounds like so much fun to me!

Yeah... I was out voted. But one day I will do the giant trip across country, or even down to California and back, on a train. It was interesting to look though.

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