Aug.19/04 cruise

[m-sjaxjag]

Mahreeya -

Sorry you have been sick. With the car and the cold you are due for a vacation .

DW & DD have also had a summer cold this week . I am sure they will be better in plenty of time to cruise. Now if I can stay healthy we will be good to go.

11 Days and counting !!!

 

[mickeymom923]

Hi everyone,


Sorry to hear about your colds. 11 days to get better. We arrive in Orlando on the 18th and are booking the Comfort Inn at Cocoa Beach. Maria, we'll see you there.

Just trying to get my clothes togther. I always pack way too much. Don't forget to pack a sweater or light jacket. Sometimes it's cold on the ship. Hopefully I won't forget anything.

I aLso read about the mattress incident on the Wonder. I was a little scarced but figured it's better to be safe than sorry. It did turn out to be nothing and I read how Disney entertained everyone on the ship so no one panicked.

Looking forward to a Magical cruise and meeting everyone.

CYA real soon

Bev

 

[Mahreeya]

Hi, y'all.

I am getting confused again about where to stay and car rentals and parking and transfers. Bev, you are right. The $99 deal at the Comfort Inn is no deal. Better to book the cheaper room, and park at the dock for $30! At least I can jump in the car and go to the airport straight away! It wil be the same exact price in the long run, but alot easier.

I got the info on the Wonder scare (I can't get myself to use any harsher words). But why keep the people on the ship if it was a shipment of new mattresses that caused the scare? I would have been beside myself with fear on that one. I still have not recuperated from 9/11, and probably never will, especially living here in NYC.

Glad I will have my new friends with me!

 

[mickeymom923]

I called alot of car rentals and I found the best rate from Budget using a coupon from the Entertainment Book for a total of $227.96 for 8 days and 2 hours. I also found the best price at Comfort Inn for $71 using the AAA discount. I figured we'd drive and park at the port for $30 so that we can go and leave when we were ready without having to depend on a shuttle. I still have a reservation at Disney Pop Century and Cocoa Beach Radisson for the 18th that I have to cancel.

About the mattress scare on the Wonder, you have no idea how scared I am about flying and taking any cruises. Since 9/11, I too have been really scared but I realize I can't give up living and traveling because I'm afraid to live. There's too much to see and do (and xanax helps).

CYA all real soon.

Bev

 

[Mahreeya]

I got a price of $59 at La Quinta Inn at Cocoa Beach with the Entertainment book. That plus the $30 parking comes out less than the Comfort Inn.

I am wearing my Mickey and Minney Sleep Shirt that I was saving for the trip! Can't wait.

 

[Mahreeya]

I found out that the Motel 6 at Cocoa Beach is $47 a night. I don't think I can get any cheaper than that.

TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!! WOOOO WOOOO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Maria

 

[mickeymom923]

Hi everyone going on the Wonder 8/19/04. Almost down to single digits. YEA!!!!

:thewave: Maria, my family would like to wish you a very HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY and many more. Hope you do something fun

on your special day. Have a sunny day.

CYA real soon.


Bev

 

[Mahreeya]

I got my documents today! Weeeee. We got upgraded from a category 11 to a cat. 7. We are on Deck 5, and got a Verandah!!! PARTY IS IN MY ROOM!!!! Should I give my room #? I am so happy!

Bev, got your message, but it was too late to call.



Where are you other guys??????

 

[m-sjaxjag]

Mahreeya -

WOW !! A free upgrade that is GREAT ! I am sure your neice will LOVE the verandah. We did not get that lucky (but we already had a verandah).

Also Happy (belated) Birthday !!

(for some reason the e-mail notification seems to be very inconsistant, I didn't see yesterdays post).

It's getting down to the wire now !!

 

[Mahreeya]

My friend at work, who has been on several Disney Cruises, says to avoid the water on the ship. Her little boy (5) got sick from the water. I have found cruise ship water to be flat tasting. You know they recycle/recirculate and treat the water used on the ship.

I have a bottle with a Brita Filter in it. I think I will bring it with me.

 

[juliejoyce]

Hi All.

Any advice for seasickness? I think its just that 1st night, leaving from Port Canaveral that,s the problem. Hey Maria if you go to the casino I,m going with you and maybe some that luck will go my way. Julie is getting pretty excited about the trip and also about meeting Samantha.


See ya

Paul

 

[Mahreeya]

Hi y'all.

I was wondering about seasickness myself. I have never gotten seasick, but this is Sammy's first cruise, so I was a little worried. My last cruise was really really rough, and every other person was wearing those little behind the ear patches for sea sickness; they were being given out at the ship's infirmary.

On another cruise message board, I saw some mention of ginger pills. I will have to check that out. All natural would be better, especially for the kids. Some sea-sickness medications cause drowsiness.

Paul, there is no casino on the Disney Ships. There are casinos in Nassau, but the little kiddies aren't allowed in.

I am not sure which way my luck is going: I had the car acccident, but it wasn't my fault. I got a cold, but recuperated before the trip. I am still flying standby next Tuesday night, so let's hope we get on first!

SO? HOW ARE WE GOING TO MEET?

 

[juliejoyce]

Thanks for the info on seasickness. I was thinking of Nassau when I mentioned the casino,s and I,m not really much of a gambler. Just figured your upgrade was pretty lucky. Well as for meeting i will be the oldest one, except for grandparents ,with a 6 year old, 50 going on 35. Also plan to wear my Canada hat . I will get my documents tomorrow so I can tell u my room number later. Julie will act a litltle shy when she meets Samantha but leave them together for 5 minutes and that will change fast.


See you next week

Paul

 

[Mahreeya]

HELLO EVERYBODY!

BEV AND I WERE TALKING LAST NIGHT ABOUT MEETING UP. PLEASE POST IF YOU ARE INTERESTED?

Figure around 3:30; maybe at my cabin for some champagne?????

MIKE and family, where you?

Paul, you are right! Even my travel agent said I was lucky and I thought she was the one who got me the upgrade. I am used to kids being shy with each other; I am a Brownie Leader for Samantha's troop. Sure the 2 girls will be shy at first but by the end of the trip, they will probably be best friends.

 

[mickeymom923]

Hi everyone on the Wonder 8/19

Mike and Sandi, hope you're as excited as I am and I'm looking forward to meeting the 3 of you.

Maria, great idea. I'll drink to that. or we possibly could meet on Deck 10 at the ESPN lounge around 3, or at the theater before the show.

Paul, age is just a number and my children tell me I'm so old that my number is unlisted. LOL.

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.



CYA all real soon.

Bev

 

[mickeymom923]

For whoever wants to, we can exchange cell phone numbers so that we can call each other when we arrive at the port. Maybe we could quickly meet in front of the model of the ship in the terminal just to say hi. I hope to be there by 11 wearing a green EAGLES hat (and I'm old according to my kids)..

CYA all

Bev

 

[wdwoldtimer]

Calling all Wonder cruisers!!

Is there any kind soul who would be willing to pick up something small for me on the ship? I won't be back on board until next year and want to give it for a present.

Please PM if you're willing...

 

[DCDevil2007]

My family of 7 is going on that Wonder cruise too. My youngest sibling is only 10 so i cant help you there, but i have 10 year old, 12, 2 15 year olds, 2 17 year olds and my parents, i cant wait...less than a week!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mahreeya]

Welcome to our group. Looks like you have a nice crowd. We are all looking to make pre-cruise friends. Who else can we bore with the details of our Disney Cruise planning packing doing, etc.

Soon you soon.

 

[mickeymom923]

Hi and also, welcome to our group. I have a 17 year old and an 18 year old going on this cruise and they are thrilled to know there's other teens going. Maybe you can email and get to know each other before the cruise.

Where are you coming from and are you flying and when?

CYA all real soon.

Bev