Wonderful Panama Canal Sept 2014

[bbkeough]

Bob & I would like to go to Breakfast... We will probably be wearing our exercise clothing ...

DH has a pirate costume but he doesn't know if he will bring it. On other cruises there haven't been many dressing up. I am thinking of getting one. Will there be many dressing up?

My husband and I will both be dressing up!!

 

[Lounbill]

Hi Everyone, Myself (Jo), DH Ryan, and DD Claire (5) will be joining this cruise. We are traveling from Vancouver, Canada. This will be our 5th Disney cruise, all on the Wonder. We got the cruise document yesterday and can't wait for Sep 12 to come. Wow, this group is very active, I have lots to read. Anybody travelling with young kids? My daughter (5) is looking forward to make new friends on the big boat (that what's she calls the disney cruises). We are looking forward to the cruise and making new friends. Thanks. Jo

My Daughter is 8 and also keen to make new friends

 

[mesta]

Hi Everyone,

Myself (Jo), DH Ryan, and DD Claire (5) will be joining this cruise. We are traveling from Vancouver, Canada. This will be our 5th Disney cruise, all on the Wonder. We got the cruise document yesterday and can't wait for Sep 12 to come. Wow, this group is very active, I have lots to read. Anybody travelling with young kids? My daughter (5) is looking forward to make new friends on the big boat (that what's she calls the disney cruises). We are looking forward to the cruise and making new friends.

Thanks.

Jo

Hi Jo and family,
My name is Megan, my husband Steven and I are traveling with our 2 daughters, Haven age 5 and Ivy age 3. (almost) Haven is so excited to meet Claire! So far I know of a few other girls, and some boys too, that are all around the same age from the thread. Haven is very curious about her new friends from around the world, and we are all looking forward to seeing everyone at the meet and greet. Hooray! Its almost here!
-Megan

 

[mesta]

Hello all, I hope everyone is having as much fun getting ready as I am! I wanted to see if anyone was interested. My husband Steven loves a friendly game of poker.....especially at night after I go to bed with our small children. Are there any other players out there, night owls, or parents looking for fun after the kids are bed. ( That being said I've never known him to tun down a daytime game either....haha. ) Should we bring the chips? Anyone want to play?
-Megan

 

[sillyspook13]

Hi, My husband loves to play board and card games as well and would love to meet up with your DH to play games. He will also bring a couple of games. Maybe your DH can email my DH (cbearsparty@hotmail.com) so they can communicate about the games before the cruise (what games to bring, where to meet, etc?). Now DH is more excited to go!

that sounds great! I will be sure to pass your hubby's email along to mine. He has already said that he plans to bring Hanabi and Ticket to Ride.

 

[sillyspook13]

Bob & I would like to go to Breakfast... We will probably be wearing our exercise clothing ... DH has a pirate costume but he doesn't know if he will bring it. On other cruises there haven't been many dressing up. I am thinking of getting one. Will there be many dressing up?

I believe we will both be dressing up as well. I'm not one to pass up an opportunity to wear a costume! (I may or may not be trying to convince my hubby that we should dress up as Carl and Ellie when we board the ship)

 

[DisneyLovesMcpherons]

Hello all, I hope everyone is having as much fun getting ready as I am! I wanted to see if anyone was interested. My husband Steven loves a friendly game of poker.....especially at night after I go to bed with our small children. Are there any other players out there, night owls, or parents looking for fun after the kids are bed. ( That being said I've never known him to tun down a daytime game either....haha. ) Should we bring the chips? Anyone want to play? -Megan

Hello Megan, let your hubby know I would join in a poker night! Let me know what his plans are

 

[ozzielee]

Hi Everyone, Myself (Jo), DH Ryan, and DD Claire (5) will be joining this cruise. We are traveling from Vancouver, Canada. This will be our 5th Disney cruise, all on the Wonder. We got the cruise document yesterday and can't wait for Sep 12 to come. Wow, this group is very active, I have lots to read. Anybody travelling with young kids? My daughter (5) is looking forward to make new friends on the big boat (that what's she calls the disney cruises). We are looking forward to the cruise and making new friends. Thanks. Jo

Hi Jo we are travelling with our 5yr old daughter Bethany who can't wait to play with other kids she looks forward to playing with your daughter.

 

[Futurist]

Bob & I would like to go to Breakfast... We will probably be wearing our exercise clothing ...

DH has a pirate costume but he doesn't know if he will bring it. On other cruises there haven't been many dressing up. I am thinking of getting one. Will there be many dressing up?

This won't be a "normal" DCL cruise. This is a special cruise because it's longer, because of the itinerary and PC transit, and because it happens shortly after school begins. As a result, many (possibly most) of the cruisers will be repeat DCL cruisers, and many of us are DCL fanatics. Rest assured there will be lots of people dressing up for Pirate Night.

In fact, a couple of days before, Sept. 19th, is International Talk Like A Pirate day (AAARRRGGGHHHH!). If you don't believe me, google it.

As well, there will also be a Prince and Princess evening, and there's a lot of discussion in the fb group about bringing crowns and tiaras for the event.

So, if ye bring your pirate garb, have no fear, matey: ye certainly won't be alone!

TAKE WHAT YE CAN!
aaarrrrggghhhh…

 

[smconey]

Driving home today the car in front of me had a great bumper sticker " protected by drunken pirates"

Love it!!! Do you know if there is a liquor store near the San Diego port terminal?

 

[smconey]

Bob & I would like to go to Breakfast... We will probably be wearing our exercise clothing ...

DH has a pirate costume but he doesn't know if he will bring it. On other cruises there haven't been many dressing up. I am thinking of getting one. Will there be many dressing up?

We are looking forward to wearing costumes for Pirate Night!!!

 

[smconey]

Since we have so many days at sea, should we be concerned about sea sickness???

 

[DisneyLovesMcpherons]

Since we have so many days at sea, should we be concerned about sea sickness???

I recommend taking non drowsy medicine a day before and the day of sailing to help. After that we are normally fine and our bodies adjusted, but everyone is different. I will say our past experience is that the pacific side has much rougher seas. I believe we cruise faster on the pacific side as well.

 

[smconey]

I recommend taking non drowsy medicine a day before and the day of sailing to help. After that we are normally fine and our bodies adjusted, but everyone is different. I will say our past experience is that the pacific side has much rougher seas. I believe we cruise faster on the pacific side as well.

Thanks for the advice. See you soon!!!

 

[mmbl]

Since we have so many days at sea, should we be concerned about sea sickness???

I'm not sure the number of days will factor in at all. Let's just pray their are no hurricanes or rough seas! We've been on several long cruises with perfect weather and smooth, calm seas!

 

[Thnlk]

Since we have so many days at sea, should we be concerned about sea sickness???

Do you have an issue with seasickness?

 

[Shelljay]

I understand they sell Tervis Tumblers onboard the ship. Does anyone know what size they have and if they sell the handles as well?

Also are there laundry facilities on each floor and where are they located, I can't see them on the ship's floor plan.

 

[dee slack]

Love it!!! Do you know if there is a liquor store near the San Diego port terminal?

great idea! Would love one of those stores that sells the little miniature / sampler bottles - DH took quite a few last year (from Galveston) all different kinds to last the 14 nights.

 

[Robin"D"]

Go to this link for great laundry answers....

http://disneycruiselineblog.com/2013/01/onboard-self-and-full-service-laundry-and-dry-cleaning/

Hope this helps

Robin & Angel "D".

 

[Shelljay]

Thanks Robin D. I was hoping the Wonder had more laundry facilities than that...guess we'll be doing middle of the night laundry!!