The Disney Wonder cruise 22/2/07 [Archive]

rylisal

5 Mar 07, 09:38 PM

Arrived back from Orlando Saturday after a fab 2 weeks which included a 3 night cruise on The Disney Wonder.........It really was WONDERfull!!!
Anyone thinking of booking dont hesitate, its truly a great trip.
The ship is stunning and even our standard stateroom was fabulous....There is something for all ages on board, young & old and although the stop at Nassau is full of shops(Nice jewelery ones though!), Castaway Cay is not to be missed, we had stunning weather & I really hope we will go again some day!
I celebrated my 40th birthday whilst on board & it was my best birthday ever!!:wave:

jdybnsn

5 Mar 07, 11:11 PM

Glad to hear you had such a great time.......I have just one question.

......when are you booking a 7 night one ;)

:d: :d: :d:

Michelle

6 Mar 07, 07:46 AM

Welcome Home, so glad you had a great time.

Did you take plenty of photos? I remember you being a bit concerned over your stateroom - how was it?

We are off on the Wonder in Sept....so looking forward to it.

ANGEL

6 Mar 07, 10:09 AM

so glad you enjoyed it:) Now you've got the bug, you will ahve to go back for more!;)

wombat

6 Mar 07, 01:11 PM

Hi Sally,

So glad you had a great time, do you have any pics for us?

rylisal

6 Mar 07, 01:41 PM

Our stateroom was gorgeous!!Will try to get some pics on once i'v worked out how to do it!!??
The whole holiday was great, weather the 1st week a bit cold but the Bahamas was hot, would love to go again but will have to see how funds go.
I will find it hard to go to Florida now & NOT do the cruise as well!!

Michelle

6 Mar 07, 03:56 PM

Sally, if you like you can email me your photos and I will put them up for you:)

tinkershell@thedibb.co.uk

rylisal

6 Mar 07, 06:17 PM

Have attempted to send you some pics-Hope they get to you!LOL!!

Vabeth

6 Mar 07, 06:45 PM

Glad to hear you had such a wonderful time!
We are hoping to do the cruise sometime in the near future! :wave:

Mazzy

6 Mar 07, 06:51 PM

Sounds fantastic! Glad you enjoyed it. :D

Minnie's Sal

6 Mar 07, 06:56 PM

Can't wait to see the pics, sounds amazing! :)

Michelle

6 Mar 07, 07:03 PM

Here are Sally's photos. Enjoy!

They are brilliant and make me want to go even more now. Thank you for sharing.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d28/Tinkershell1/Dibb%20Stuff/Sally01Medium.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d28/Tinkershell1/Dibb%20Stuff/Sally02Medium.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d28/Tinkershell1/Dibb%20Stuff/Sally03Medium.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d28/Tinkershell1/Dibb%20Stuff/Sally04Medium.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d28/Tinkershell1/Dibb%20Stuff/Sally05Medium.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d28/Tinkershell1/Dibb%20Stuff/Sally06Medium.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d28/Tinkershell1/Dibb%20Stuff/Sally07Medium.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d28/Tinkershell1/Dibb%20Stuff/Sally08Medium.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d28/Tinkershell1/Dibb%20Stuff/Sally09Medium.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d28/Tinkershell1/Dibb%20Stuff/Sally10Medium.jpg

Sue F

6 Mar 07, 07:41 PM

You sold me!! All I have to do now is swing it with DH for our trip in August! We would be taking DD aged 13 months, do you think she would enjoy it Sally?

Vabeth

6 Mar 07, 07:46 PM

Those pictures are fantastic! :thumbs-up

rylisal

6 Mar 07, 08:37 PM

Thanks for puting them on Tinkershell, I love looking at them!!
as you can see, on my birthday night I was presented with a cake & all the waiters sang happy birthday to me!!We then went up to the deck as it was Pirates in The Caribbean party that night so dh & I had a few cocktails, whilst dh 1 went to his big kids club & ds 2 fell asleep in his stroller!!
A great night & next day was Castaway Cay, so a lovely relaxing day!!

There were quite a few babies/toddlers on board, our little one loved keep 'bumping' into the characters, its much easier to meet them on board than it is in the parks!

Anyone heard Disney are building 2 new ships with double the cappacity-WOW-The Wonder is already huge!Due to sail 2011/2012, perhaps I should start saving now!LOL!!

GOS

6 Mar 07, 09:10 PM

Glad you had such a wonderful time. Reminded me of our last cruise and put us in the mood for the next one. Thakns for sharing the photos.

Heather

Mazzy

7 Mar 07, 08:37 AM

Wow, what fantastic photos, thanks so much for sharing. It does look absolutely wonderful. What were the bedding arrangements in your cabin? Do you know if there is anywhere online where you can view stateroom plans? Thanks :D

Maz

7 Mar 07, 09:13 AM

Have a look on here. There is the 'onboard' section for plans etc.

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/home/home?name=HomePage&clk=11808

Mazzy

7 Mar 07, 11:46 AM

Thanks from one Maz to another! :thumbs-up

Maz

7 Mar 07, 11:58 AM

You're welcome!!:grin: Wonder if we have the same real name? Not many people with my name out there though.

Marilyn:D

Mazzy

7 Mar 07, 12:12 PM

Sam, my real name is Maria. :D

Ooooh they have a lovely Family Suite with balcony! Getting ideas now for a future trip, though DD Sam is in 'titanic mode' and is not interested, LOL!!!

rylisal

9 Mar 07, 10:50 PM

Bump!! Love my pics!!!!
Wish we were there!!!

jdybnsn

9 Mar 07, 11:19 PM

:grin:
Here's a few of mine from last Feb.........

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00017.jpg

Castaway Cay...

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00020-2.jpg

Castaway Cay beach....

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00027.jpg

Cat 9 deck 2 cabin...

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00018.jpg

Our Pirate Night attire .....

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/036_36.jpg

jentill

10 Mar 07, 12:27 AM

Great pictures. I cant wait till my cruise in Sept.

Michelle

10 Mar 07, 07:29 AM

Lovely photo's :)

Jennifer - I know what you mean:thumbs-up

ANGEL

10 Mar 07, 04:34 PM

great photo's thanks! We'll have to make sure we take loads on our trip next month!:)

Brer_Claire

10 Mar 07, 05:19 PM

What lovely photos, you looked like you had a wonderful birthday. We'd like to do this one day too!

Sue F

10 Mar 07, 10:53 PM

You REALLY sold me Sally, we have just booked a 3 day cruise on the Wonder for August 16th. Stateroom with Verandah (cat 6) I can't wait!!!! I'm so excited but we are keeping it as a surprise for DD (11) so I can't talk about it which is Soooooo! frustrating.

Any tips for a new cruiser?

jdybnsn

10 Mar 07, 10:58 PM

Any tips for a new cruiser?

Yes - go onto the cruise section of the "Dis" board website (US version of the Dibb) for the answer to any and every question, and a loads of tips, information & advice !!! :grin:

Karen Mouse

11 Mar 07, 08:54 AM

Fab photos - cant wait for October:spin: :spin: :spin:

jentill

11 Mar 07, 09:03 AM

Can I ask how you found the food? On the Dis, some people say how disappointed they were - just wanting a balanced view.

jdybnsn

11 Mar 07, 09:15 AM

The restaurant food is fantastic ...but I have to say that we did find the food a bit of an ordeal on our cruise :confused2 ! ....just too much of it !!!!

It did not help that we had early dining time of 5.30pm ..and we are late eaters at home. It always seemed that one meal time was running into the next and that we just did not have enough appetite to do it all justice !

We ended up having a light room service breakfast in our rooms (no extra charge - you just have to tip a few $s) just to cut down on the time we were spending eating, and volume we were consuming ! This is a good way to get some hot water (but you have to order it) for your British tea bags if you like a cuppa in bed !

We did a brunch at Palo and it was great food :tounge: but again a bit of a marathon to fit in.

As well as excellent restaurant food, there are burgers ,chips, hot dogs, pizza, fizzy drinks & icecream virtually on tap all day long, and this did not help the kids' appetities for dinner either !:confused2

Mazzy

11 Mar 07, 09:46 AM

Sounds like a serious pig-out to me! :D

Can you get any meals delivered to your room, or just breakfast?

jdybnsn

11 Mar 07, 10:12 AM

Can you get any meals delivered to your room, or just breakfast?

As far as I'm aware you can get room service 24 hrs apart from the last evening and last morning of your cruise.....mostly for drinks & snacks though (you do have to pay for alcoholic drinks).

CBR600

11 Mar 07, 12:09 PM

WOW what fab photos!!! I wish I had the foresight to book this for our trip, too late now but am seriously looking into it for next time! so glad you had a wonderful trip and thanks for sharing :)

jdybnsn

11 Mar 07, 02:22 PM

WOW what fab photos!!! I wish I had the foresight to book this for our trip, too late now but am seriously looking into it for next time! so glad you had a wonderful trip and thanks for sharing :)

Yes , cruises are best planned well ahead, as the rates rise steadily from their release date (as much as 50% sometimes !), and rarely ever drop in price (they are released roughly 14 months prior to sailing) You can get the rate matched if they do happen to reduce - providing you spot it !.

Also if you book well ahead with DCL ,or a US cruise specialist T/A, that unlike in this country, you can cancel up to 75 days (but please check that exact figure) before sailing, and still get ALL your deposit back, or transfer your booking onto another Disney cruise.

Also, the earlier you book - the better the choice of cabins; so you can ensure you get a location that suits you, and do not end up in a cabin under the ship's night club !

ANGEL

11 Mar 07, 03:26 PM

I think DCL food is great, and Palo for brunch or dinner is fab:) We loved room service too, ordering snacks to eat out on the balcony, but especially ordering early monring coffee to wake us up in the morning...again, drinking that out on the balcony is out of this world!:)

You can order all sorts of food from room service including, pizzas, soup, burgers, chicken strips, sandwiches & wraps, cookies and doughnuts, cakes of the day, cheese plates, sodas, etc etc all day (and night ) long!:tounge:

re booking a cruise I would definatley go through a US travel agent, especially with the great dollar rates just now, someone like Dreams, who will then book everything for you :)

Mazzy

11 Mar 07, 03:28 PM

Angel - thanks for the info on the room service - sounds great! :D

ANGEL

11 Mar 07, 03:30 PM

you're welcome...makes my mouth water now!;)

jentill

11 Mar 07, 03:37 PM

Did you find it too cold/too warm on the cruise? I have read some posts that say there is not enough control of the airconditioning in the rooms and that the restaurants/cinema was cold so bring along a cardigan. Anyone any experience of this?

jules_c

11 Mar 07, 03:45 PM

ANGEL

11 Mar 07, 03:55 PM

yes, although I am a very warm blooded creature I did carry a light wrap orshrug with me in the evenings :)

Loz1967

11 Mar 07, 04:12 PM

Brilliant pictures, I want to go on one now maybe next time we go I might look into the 3 day cruise.

jdybnsn

11 Mar 07, 04:21 PM

Brilliant pictures, I want to go on one now maybe next time we go I might look into the 3 day cruise.

Try & do the 4 night if you can ...it is so worth the extra :thumbs-up

rylisal

11 Mar 07, 10:56 PM

Just wanted to add our food was always EXCELLENT!!
Ate in Tritons on 1st night, then Animators Palate, then Parrot Key-My fav was Tritons but all were great.We had B'Fast at Beach Buffet and Parrot Key twice.
The BBQ on Castaway Cay was great too-We really cant fault any of it, just as some have mentioned, food seems to be around you continuously!!LOL!!Even our 12 yr old son who eats every five minutes at home couldnt manage it all!!
All you people booked will have a fab time-I'm soooo envious now!
We will find it very hard to go to Florida and NOT do the cruise next time-I will have to work on DH!!!
Anyone who'd like any more info or pics send me your Email & I will forward some on! xx

rylisal

11 Mar 07, 10:58 PM

Forgot to add, on DIS someone has done a review of the very same trip we did,22/2/07-Go read it as its really good!!

CBR600

12 Mar 07, 12:17 AM

Well Sally you have got a lot to answer for! this thread is the single reason why I went ahead and booked our cruise!

Please can you e-mail me some more pics and any hints and tips (seeing as its YOUR fault were going LOL!!!) :)

samantha.john@yahoo.co.uk

Michelle

12 Mar 07, 09:36 AM

Sally, if you want to add more pic's just send them to me I will put them up for everyone to see:)

ANGEL

12 Mar 07, 12:15 PM

we also have some pics on the gallery you can see if you like (under mine or dh's name...chunkster20uk) :)

CBR600

12 Mar 07, 12:19 PM

Ohhhh pics!!!! pleaseeeeeeeeeee we all want to see more pics!!!!

SugarPlumFairy

13 Mar 07, 12:04 PM

Your piccies are FAB!!!!!!:spin: :spin: :spin:

Looks like you had a great time!

ANGEL

13 Mar 07, 03:17 PM

some more pics for you...

http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/531/medium/531hammocks_on_castaway_cay.jpg

Castaway Cay and their lovely hammocks (massage huts in the background)

http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/531/medium/531mickey_gateway_to_ship.jpg

Mickey's gateway to the Cruise :)

http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/531/medium/531Tritons_on_the_Wonder.jpg

the wonderful mosaic in Tritons on the Wonder

ANGEL

13 Mar 07, 03:19 PM

http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/531/medium/531wonder_adult_pool.jpg

Quiet Cove adult only pool and hot tub...mmmmmmmmmm :)

http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/531/medium/531wonder_docked_at_castaway_cay.jpg

the Wonder docked at Castaway Cay...:wavey:

jdybnsn

13 Mar 07, 05:02 PM

Here are a few more of mine for you - please excuse the quality but they were not taken on a digital camera ...........

Disney Cruise Line terminal..
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00021-1.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00018-1.jpg

Inside the terminal...
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00008.jpg

Mickey pool during embarkation .....
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00020-5.jpg
Mickey pool normal use during day.....
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00011.jpg

Goofy pool..
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00004.jpg

Nassau..
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00006-1.jpg
Pirate Museum Nassau..
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00014.jpg
Castaway Cay.....
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00021.jpg
Porthole in cat9 cabin ..
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00035.jpg

jdybnsn

13 Mar 07, 05:04 PM

Anybody yawning yet ??????

Palo..
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00002.jpg
The toilets Palo !!!!!!!...
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00007.jpg
Pirate Night friends....
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00039.jpg
Mickey's hands above the elavator !..
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00027-1.jpg
Coming back into Canaveral....
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00016.jpg
Top deck last morning....
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00020-4.jpg
Goodbye Disney Wonder .........
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/jdybnsn/CNV00001.jpg

Maz

13 Mar 07, 05:24 PM

Lovely pictures. Made me even more excited. On the first one, are those folk waiting for transport away from the port? Shame.

jentill

13 Mar 07, 05:24 PM

All them pis are great. I loved the ones of the terminal - fantastic.

CBR600

13 Mar 07, 05:36 PM

thanks for posting the phots are all beautiful, I have to say I think I am now going beyond the realms of excited and into over emotional, feel like bursting into tears at the moment but am stupidly happy at the same time - makes no sense to me either!

rylisal

13 Mar 07, 05:59 PM

Great pics-I know exactly what you mean about being tearfull-I was so like that all through our cruise as it just seemed a dream come true!!I love Florida & WDW but the Wonder even topped that for me!!

jdybnsn

13 Mar 07, 06:00 PM

On the first one, are those folk waiting for transport away from the port? Shame.

Wow you're sharp ! yes, they were actually taken at the end of our trip, so yes they were waiting to go home :cry:

Michelle

13 Mar 07, 06:12 PM

*stamps foot* I want to go now :cry:

Thank you for sharing all of your photo's:)

rylisal

13 Mar 07, 06:14 PM

'stamps foot'!!I want to go AGAIN!!!

jdybnsn

13 Mar 07, 06:18 PM

'stamps foot'!!I want to go AGAIN!!!

Well, I did ask you when are you booking your next one remember ? ;) LOL

:pgig: :pgig: :pgig:

Michelle

13 Mar 07, 06:41 PM

'stamps foot'!!I want to go AGAIN!!!

Sally get booking.....you know you want to. :d:

:pgig:

rylisal

13 Mar 07, 07:22 PM

Would truly love to but we've decided to wait a couple of years so that our lo will REALLY enjoy it!
He desperately wanted to go in Mickeys pool but as he's still in 'diapers' he wasnt able to so only went in the splash pool!
Tried to get him to Flounders Nursery too but he wasnt happy so I had to collect him early!!
Be better in couple years!!

Michelle

14 Mar 07, 11:11 AM

Ah Sally, it will worth the wait, a couple of years will fly by!!!

You can help us plan our cruises.

rylisal

14 Mar 07, 11:21 AM

Yes, time does fly by so fast-too fast when your on vacation!!
We will probably go back to Florida again sooner but wait & do the Cruise later on, both my DH & myself hate holidaying anywhere else now.We went to Cyprus back last summer & spent the whole time saying 'Wish we were in Florida'! So that was a real waste of money-Never again, will be Florida always now I think!

Michelle

14 Mar 07, 01:21 PM

Sally I know exactly how you feel. We have not holidayed anywhere else for a good few years :blush:
We tried to goto Majorca and wished we were in Florida (WDW) the whole time, would of probably been cheaper too ;)
Now with booking the DCL it's like going for the first time all over again.

ANGEL

14 Mar 07, 01:26 PM

Its funny, there are soooo many places I still want to visit, and I really enjoyed NY last year...BUT when it comes to it, I still choose Florida every time;)

loopy linda

14 Mar 07, 02:25 PM

aaaah i want to go now!!!!!!!!

maggie b

5 Apr 07, 11:59 PM

Great photo's how much is it for the 3 night cruise. I would love to go on it where is the best place to book this cruise:smile:

TinkTatoo

6 Apr 07, 08:08 AM

Wow - how did I miss this thread :erm: great report and photos - thanks

disneydreamer

6 Apr 07, 09:59 AM

Great pictures everyone. I want to go and I want to go NOW!!!!!!. Its looks fab. Only thing is I think 3 days won't be long enough. OK for first cruise though to see if we all like it.

Jackie:wavey:

jdybnsn

6 Apr 07, 10:18 AM

Great photo's how much is it for the 3 night cruise. I would love to go on it where is the best place to book this cruise:smile:

Alot depends what time of year you go, and how far in advance you book (the earlier, the better the price - and DCL is rarely discounted except to Florida residents). It also depends what type of cabin you get an inside cat. 12 being the cheapest, all the way up to a masive suite cat.1 type and alsorts in between (with/without verandas etc....)

The best value season tends to be Nov. / Jan / early Feb. when the weather/sea is less predictable....but largely very pleasant.

Check the Disney Cruise Line website for prices, though some US T/As can give you slightly better prices (they can't offer big discounts anymore :( ) and/or perks, such as onboard credits.

If you can fit it in, then a 4 night (3 day) cruise is not massively more than a 3 night (2 day) and you get a whole extra day of magic....

scottishwee35

6 Apr 07, 10:32 AM

mandymouse

6 Apr 07, 12:37 PM

Fab photos, thanks for sharing :d:

nixieh

7 Apr 07, 12:05 AM

scottishwee35

7 Apr 07, 10:09 AM

Great thread, I am so happy that we now have a DIBB cruise thread, this time last year when I was bursting with excitement over our first Disney Cruise I didn't have any DIBB friends to share it with but this time loads more people are sharing the "Wonder" and "Magic" of it all:pgig:

Nicola

PS Still bursting with excitement over our next cruise too!

Hi Nicola

Aye, same with me, still bursting with excitement over our Next Cruise too:pgig:.

Saw disney wonder cruise left at Cape Carnival from twopalms.com last Thursday as my friend is on Wonder Cruise and asked me to watch it as myfirst time. I was so exciting to see it!!! I took my camera to photo it. I know I am mad!!

Scottishwee35

ANGEL

7 Apr 07, 11:08 AM

Great thread, I am so happy that we now have a DIBB cruise thread, this time last year when I was bursting with excitement over our first Disney Cruise I didn't have any DIBB friends to share it with but this time loads more people are sharing the "Wonder" and "Magic" of it all:pgig:

Nicola

PS Still bursting with excitement over our next cruise too!

I'm with you on that Nicola! It's really nice to chat about cruises we've done or are going to do and to share that excitement (or do I mean hysteria!;))

:wave: