Yo-ho-ho, sailin, sailin, 3 night Wonder on 12/17/09

[PrincessDuck]

We are staying at Animal Kingdom Villas the night before also! Then we have until christmas eve at the Wilderness Lodge. Maybe we will see you the night before. I have a 3 year old and a 6 year old..

Welcome!

I just thought that we'd say HI to you all!

We have just booked this cruise and it's our first disney one and we are very excited!

We are at Animal Kingdom Villas before and then going to Saratoga for Christmas.

We have a dd who will be 2 when we sail and I am really looking forward to seeing her reactions to everything!

See you all there!

Christie

ps Congrats to Lauren and James your dd is beautiful!

 

[PrincessDuck]

So, who is getting excited!!! We are so looking forward to this cruise. We had to cancel the one in October without the kids. Finances and babysitters did not work out. My 3 year old just wants to ride on the "Mickey Boat" and my 6 year old can't wait to sleep on the top bunk!

 

[cobbler]

Wow, found us on page 3..

I know I am ready for the cruise!!

Has anyone ever been on one this time of year? How does the ship look? Is it decorated for Christmas and the like? Do they do anything a little bit more special or different??

Just curious.

 

[pgsahm2]

Hello again everyone! Our 90 days is almost upon us for those that are CC members. Will you be booking Palo or any excursions? I'm staying up late tomorrow night to book Palo.

About the FE exchange -- are we still going to do it? Is there a master list of participants?

 

[cbmeadors]

pgsahm2 -- I am with you on staying up late tomorrow to book Palo, we missed out on our first cruise a few years ago but went twice on our cruise in February and it was one wonderful.

I know we would like to do fish extenders and indicated so earlier in the the thread. I thought there was someone who had taken the lead on this but would have to go back thru the thread. Maybe I will do that tomorrow while waiting up.

 

[dceks cruisers]

Welcome to the:

jasminewannabe and
weich1001 and
ChristieK0310 and
cobbler

families! Our cruise group is growing! Our cruise is getting closer

Do we have anyone that is willing to coordinate the FE list? I have a start to the FE group (see first thread of our meet) that can be used to create an FE only thread.

 

[pgsahm2]

I booked Palo for Saturday night at 8:00. What did everyone else get?

I can help with the FE exchange. It'll give me something to do to keep my mind off of the trip. lol. I'll try to go through and make a master list sometime in the next week. If anyone else wants to help or take the lead that's fine too.

 

[dceks cruisers]

We're booked for Saturday at 6 PM at Palo's. I didn't try chocolate souffle last time and it's a for sure this time around!

 

[Namsupak]

Please change our room number to 6596, thanks.

 

[cbmeadors]

We booked Palo for Friday night at 7:00. I will organize Fish Extenders if no one else wants to do it.

Rather than creating a spreadsheet and mailing it out to everyone when there are updates (happened a lot on our last cruise, everyone seemed to have a different version of the spreadsheet) I can create one in google docs. The question is does everyone want a link posted that anyone can look at or keep it private and only those who send me PM and are on list can view the spreadsheet?

I know setting a cut-off date for joining the FE list was a big topic too so everyone had time to buy gifts. Does anyone have a suggestion for cut-off for joining FE?

 

[BoogasMom]

Rather than creating a spreadsheet and mailing it out to everyone when there are updates (happened a lot on our last cruise, everyone seemed to have a different version of the spreadsheet) I can create one in google docs. The question is does everyone want a link posted that anyone can look at or keep it private and only those who send me PM and are on list can view the spreadsheet?

I know setting a cut-off date for joining the FE list was a big topic too so everyone had time to buy gifts. Does anyone have a suggestion for cut-off for joining FE?

I think the spreadsheet on google docs would be a great idea! Is a document created there and not privatized open to all of the internet to view? If so, I think it should be private and only those who PM you gain access.

What is the normal cut-off date? A month before sailing? Two weeks? I would love to have a good month to finalize my gifts.....

 

[margolyn]

Hey ALL,

Am thinking its a short cruise, so whoever is interested - would we do one or two gifts? Also themes are super easy - pirates and Christmas and disney christmas and

I've been thinking about this alot while not posting. Sorry...

Is a month out long enough? Maybe it should be 6 weeks? Let me know and if I can help, I will!

I definitely want to be involved... my data is in the top list (Hi Connie!) but we are

Steve, Margo and DS 10 Freddie
6132 and starting to get very excited!

Margo

 

[margolyn]

Lauren! YAY!

How is the baby?

Margo

 

[margolyn]

HAS anyone ever done the WDW to DCL shuttle? We are staying at Caribbean Beach (probably cbr if I knew what I was doing?) and I know the bus picks up from there...

But like when? Does anyone know or have some sense of the timing?

Thanks for any input!

Margo

 

[BoogasMom]

Hey ALL,

Am thinking its a short cruise, so whoever is interested - would we do one or two gifts? Also themes are super easy - pirates and Christmas and disney christmas and

Margo

After reviewing the list of those already signed up for the FE, I'm not sure what I'm going to do as far as number of gifts....any input from you who have participated in the swap before?

 

[Namsupak]

Margo- the baby is great. Lorelei is well on her way to sitting up so hopefully we're high chair ready for the trip so I don't have to hold her while I eat She likes to see everything that's going on We did the shuttle from carribean beach in the summer of 08. It left around 11:30. I didn't think it was that big of a deal to get there a little later than other people. The ride was just like the magical express. I know some people like to be the first ones there though.

We've convinced my MIL and SIL to join us on our Disney Christmas Adventure. They'll be in a different room but I can't remember the number right now.

We decided to do Disney before and after the cruise so we'll be flying in on Dec 12 and leaving WDW on Dec 22.

We got our Palo reservations all set for 6 on Saturday and all of our Flounder's Nursery reservations.

 

[cruiseorrs]

Sailin, sailin, me thinks so! We'll enjoy Christmas Buccaneering & merrymaking. Map yer course on 12/17 fer the Wonder. We be planning a meeting fer a swashbuckling meetin' and greetin' with fun and sun, so come one, come all. Say “Aye” if ye be attendin'. Those ye dare…shalt be there… (If not, then walk the plank!)”.

Arr ye ready to embark on a piratin' Christmastime cruise?

Adding names of cruisers:

~~~Below is a list of those DIS'ers who have joined our thread. I will do my best to keep it up-to-date based on the info posted in the thread or sent to me via PM. You can add whatever other info you want me to put also (stateroom/deck #, early/late seating, excursion/Palo plans, family photos, hotel before the cruise, any previous DCL cruises, ANYTHING you want us to know, etc.). ~~~
DIS NAME(s)
ADULTS
KIDS (AGES WHEN SAIL)
STATE
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DIS NAME: dceks cruisers - from MN; Early dining; this is our second cruise (1st was 7 day Western, 2/7/09 for 25th anniversary)
2 Adults: Dave & DW Connie (me)
2 kids: Erik (14), Katelyn (9)
FE=Yes; Palo=Yes; staying at PC night before and also at PC for NASA tour after cruise; Room #7076
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DIS NAME - pgsahm2
ADULTS - 2 adults, Amanda and Shawn
KIDS (AGES WHEN SAIL) - 3 kids, Braxton- 10, Camden- turning 8 on 12/17, Dawson- 3
STATE - Virginia
Other info:
Room Number - 2143 and 2145
Early seating
Definitely Palo, just not sure when yet
Staying at POR for 4 nights prior to the cruise
3rd DCL for us!
And sign us up for the FE exchange
My parents will also be traveling with us for their first DCL.

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DIS NAME: neriberi
Angela, Rob, Annabel (aka Robangebel), plus Mimi
Spending 4 days at AKL before. It will be our first Christmas on the Wonder and we're super excited!

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DIS NAME - canuckgal
ADULTS - 2 adults - Michelle (me) and my husband James
KIDS (AGES WHEN SAIL) - Sadie who will be 8
STATE - IL

We are in room #6094 and are also in the early seating. We would love to be a part of the FE...I know Sadie would love that!!

We are staying at the AKL for one night before the cruise and then at the Wilderness Lodge for 4 days after!

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DIS NAME: PrincessDuck
(only thing that would make us change from this cruise would be the school schedule-still waiting to get it for next year)
ADULTS Chris and Daisy(hence princessduck!!) - going on a 7 day cruise in Oct.
KIDS (AGES WHEN SAIL) Meghan 6 years and Donovan 3 years (their first cruise)
STATE Ohio
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DIS NAME: namsupak (Disney "Newlyweds"); 3rd DCL
2 Adults + baby: Lauren, James and 4 mo. old baby Lorelei at sailing time (how exciting!)
ROOM 6596
STATE- West Virginia
Late Dining

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DIS NAME - BoogasMom
ADULTS - Amy and Todd
KIDS (AGES WHEN SAIL) - Brandon will be 9 and Carson will be 6 when we cruise
STATE - Virginia

We are booked in a Cat 12 GTY right now so no room number yet.
We have early seating. This is our first DCL cruise so I have no idea what to expect or what we will be doing on the ship yet! We will be staying at POR for 4 nights before the cruise. My boys would love to participate in the FE exchange so sign them up, too

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Dis Name - Margo in Cinci
2 Adults: DH - Steve and Me - Margo
DS - Fred 10
Early dining /Second cruise/ Not sure of my Palo thing yet or if at all - its a short trip
Cinci OH
Same room as last time (seriously!!! 6132 - easy button no brainer)
FE=Yes
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Dis Name~Capt. Jack
Adults~Gary & Charlene
Kid~Gillian (will be 10 at cruise time)
Cat 12 GTY so no stateroom # yet.
Just got back from a 7 day eastern and decided to do the bounceback with 4 days at the parks before (don't know which resort we'll be at yet).
State: North Carolina FE=Yes
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DISNAME - cbmeadors
Adults - Brett and Deaven
Kids - Sophie (9) and Jake (7)
Room - 5518 (we had this room in February and very happy to be in the same room)
Fish Extenders - Y / Palo - Hopefully / Late Dining
3rd cruise / From Cincinnati / Will be going to Disney after cruise, not sure of plans yet.
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Dis Name: Queen of 3 princess
Adults: Amy and Jason
Kids(ages in Dec) Taylor 11, Callie 9, Megan 6
Cat 12 no # yet / Early dining
Other info: Our 1st cruise / visiting disney before cruise (3rd time)
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aye!! Chuckieg & family be tending ye Disney Cruise
my Parents and sister along with me will be on the Wonder Dec. 17th.
( Charles , Doran , Jeannie and me ( chuck )
Staying first at Doubletree near DW, on the 13th move to the PO French Quarters till we sail on the 17th. We are celebrating all of our birthdays and my parents 44th year of marriage.
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DIS NAME(s) mommystieg
ADULTS John and Sharon
KIDS (AGES WHEN SAIL) Sara 17, Emily 9, April 5
STATE Texas
1st cruise ever, been to WDW several times before

We are staying at BCV on the 16th and then spending a night at BWV on the 20th. We have never been in WDW during Christmas.
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DIS NAME(s) - degrapevine
ADULTS - David (43) and Rose (39) - Celebrating 20th anniversary
KIDS - Leaving 'em at home w/the Grandparents!
STATE - Florida
Include in FE and any meets.

Going to Palo one night and I am going to try to talk DH into doing the Segway tour on Nassau. Other than that, it's going to be rest and relaxation w/o the kids! They'll have more fun with Nanny and Poppy anyway ...

Cruised last month (June 6) on a 7 night Eastern w/the kids (Eric 14, Patrick 11, and Gina 8) and I just took DD on a surprise 3 night July 9 for the Disney Channel Summer at Sea cruise. What fun we had!
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DIS NAME(s) : jasminewannabe (my real name is Amy and I am 22)
ADULTS: 2 (me and my mommy)
KIDS (AGES WHEN SAIL): No kids if you're measuring by age lol.
STATE: West Virginia
ROOM:6026
EXTRA: I am related to DIS member namsupak. She's my sister in law. We're all going as a family (My mom, brother, sister in law, neice, and myself). This is my 1st cruise and I cant wait!!
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Disboards: weich1001
First Cruise
Adults: Glenn and Wendi (It's my birthday (on day of sailing---17th) and a total surprise trip for the kids!)
Kids: Erika and Austin
Room: 7509
Late Dining
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DIS NAME(s) : ChristieK0310
ADULTS: 2
KIDS (AGES WHEN SAIL): DD age 2
STATE:
ROOM:
EXTRA: 1st Disney Cruise/Animal Kingdom Villas before and then Saratoga for Christmas
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DIS NAME(s): cobbler
ADULTS: 2
KIDS (AGES WHEN SAIL): DS 8
STATE:
ROOM:
EXTRA: It'll be me (celebrating my graduation w/ a master's degree)/Late dining
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DIS NAME(s): cruiseorrs
ADULTS: 2
KIDS: 1 son (Marek) 3yrs old
STATE: Orlando Florida (30 mins from port)
ROOM: Cat 12 or higher, no # yet
Early dining
Definitely doing Palo again. We have reservations for the second night.
Dec 18 at 8:30
This will be our 2nd Wonder cruise. 1st one was on September 10 2009 LOVED IT, and now our family is a bit obsessed.
FE: YES (But can someone explain to me what is involved?) I would love to be part of it, and happy to do my share. Can't wait! My 3 yr old is obsessed with Mickey, and we are annual Disney passholders. Nothing beats meeting others with the same passion!

 

[cruiseorrs]

I would love to participate in the FE exchange. I'm not sure what the cut off is to sign up. But I love buying gifts! Can any of you veterans fill me in on what I need to do? Also we are currently in a CAT 12 room, and don't know what our room number is. So does that mean I can't do the FE?

Thanks!! And we can't wait to cruise!!

DIS NAME(s): cruiseorrs
ADULTS: 2
KIDS: 1 son (Marek) 3yrs old
STATE: Orlando Florida (30 mins from port)
ROOM: Cat 12 or higher, no # yet
Early dining
Definitely doing Palo again. We have reservations for the second night.
Dec 18 at 8:30
This will be our 2nd Wonder cruise. 1st one was on September 10 2009 LOVED IT, and now our family is a bit obsessed.
FE: YES (But can someone explain to me what is involved?) I would love to be part of it, and happy to do my share. Can't wait! My 3 yr old is obsessed with Mickey, and we are annual Disney passholders. Nothing beats meeting others with the same passion!

 

[PrincessDuck]

I would like to see if anyone would like to split transportation to and from the port. We are staying at Animal Kingdom Villas the night before and we will be going to the Wilderness Lodge Villas for a few nights after. I was thinking a rental car or car service. It is $70 round trip per person to do Disney transportation. So, that is $280 for the 4 of us to do Disney transportation. It would be cheaper to do a rental or a car service.

Daisy

 

[PrincessDuck]

I would also like to do the fish extender please. I probably need to update our info...