Trip Report 11/16/08Cruise

orinwdym · 01-03-2009, 05:35 PM

Took our first Disney Cruise 11/16/08--4 night on the Disney Wonder, myself, my wife, and our youngest child (11).

First, I was very impressed with how organized and efficient the cruise terminal was. Disney had staff to direct you on dropping people off, parking, what lines to be in---I was very impressed.

Once on the ship, it was off for lunch. I was surprised to be handed a disposable hand wipe upon entering the buffet (have not cruised for a long time). Indeed, disposable hand wipes were every where.

Explored the ship, oriented ourselves, then went to our cabin. Luggage was delivered by 3:15. Lifeboat drill was also very fast and efficient.

We really enjoyed the rotational dining. We were in Tritons twice for dinner. The food was excellent.

First excursion we did was Black Beard's Cay at Nassau. Again, the level of organization on Disney's part was exceptional, as we got to our meeting location, received towels, food and drink "tokens", wristbands, and were led off the ship to the boat to the Island.

Next day was Castaway Cay. We just played on the beach and swam in the water--did not feel the need for any float rentals or anything else.

The "day at sea" we participated in the Vegetable Race car competition--placed third--my daughter is already planning the next race car design for the next cruise.

My daughter went to the kids club twice--once to play video games, the other to make flubber--she had a great time.

The first night we had a great time swimming in the goofy pool. After that, the pool was just too crowded to swim.

We watched one show---Mark Nizer--proffesional juggler (gravitational engineer he tells his mom--best line from the act). My first thought was--ok, a juggling act-big deal--then you realize this guy is juggling as the ship rolls under him, and I must say I was impressed.

We went to the cadilac lounge one night (while the little one played DDR at the kids club) to listen to piano music. The piano player was excellent, but I have a hard time warming up to the "band in a box"---the use of the computer to simulate a complete musical group--I would have preffered to just here the piano.

Chuy and Danielle (musical duo) seemed to get around the ship and were enjoyable to listen to.

We had a great time and plan on going again next November---Have our eyes set on first place in the veggie race car race.

Disney Magic · 01-03-2009, 09:38 PM

Nice pictures thanks for sharing.

We had actually planned on being on that same cruise, but had to postpone our plans.

Disneyland Daddy · 01-03-2009, 09:41 PM

Cool. Thanks for sharing!
Are you the one buried in the sand??

alphabassetgrrl · 01-03-2009, 10:30 PM

Disney does cruising right.

orinwdym · 01-03-2009, 10:34 PM

Yes, me in the sand. We are from Alaska--my daughter said the sand is just like the snow--only not cold.

All4dISNEY · 01-03-2009, 10:49 PM

Gr8 pics! Did you find your cabin comfortable?

orinwdym · 01-03-2009, 11:36 PM

The cabin was very comfortable. Plenty of room for the three of us.--Interior, second level.

mikeland · 01-04-2009, 08:53 AM

Nice report! Thanks.

WheresMickey · 01-04-2009, 10:45 AM

Nice report, i will be taking my fist Disney cruise on 8/1/09.

alphabassetgrrl · 01-04-2009, 10:37 PM

OOoohhhh, have fun! Which ship will you be on?

sealsm · 01-15-2009, 03:34 PM

It looks like so much fun! Now I can't wait until I take my first Disney cruise in June.

MaleficentMel · 01-16-2009, 05:03 PM

Great pictures, that was the first cruise I went on. The four day. It was great, I enjoyed the week long one on the Magic. I would definitly recomend it!

01-03-2009, 05:35 PM	#1
orinwdym New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 7	Trip Report 11/16/08Cruise Took our first Disney Cruise 11/16/08--4 night on the Disney Wonder, myself, my wife, and our youngest child (11). First, I was very impressed with how organized and efficient the cruise terminal was. Disney had staff to direct you on dropping people off, parking, what lines to be in---I was very impressed. Once on the ship, it was off for lunch. I was surprised to be handed a disposable hand wipe upon entering the buffet (have not cruised for a long time). Indeed, disposable hand wipes were every where. Explored the ship, oriented ourselves, then went to our cabin. Luggage was delivered by 3:15. Lifeboat drill was also very fast and efficient. We really enjoyed the rotational dining. We were in Tritons twice for dinner. The food was excellent. First excursion we did was Black Beard's Cay at Nassau. Again, the level of organization on Disney's part was exceptional, as we got to our meeting location, received towels, food and drink "tokens", wristbands, and were led off the ship to the boat to the Island. Next day was Castaway Cay. We just played on the beach and swam in the water--did not feel the need for any float rentals or anything else. The "day at sea" we participated in the Vegetable Race car competition--placed third--my daughter is already planning the next race car design for the next cruise. My daughter went to the kids club twice--once to play video games, the other to make flubber--she had a great time. The first night we had a great time swimming in the goofy pool. After that, the pool was just too crowded to swim. We watched one show---Mark Nizer--proffesional juggler (gravitational engineer he tells his mom--best line from the act). My first thought was--ok, a juggling act-big deal--then you realize this guy is juggling as the ship rolls under him, and I must say I was impressed. We went to the cadilac lounge one night (while the little one played DDR at the kids club) to listen to piano music. The piano player was excellent, but I have a hard time warming up to the "band in a box"---the use of the computer to simulate a complete musical group--I would have preffered to just here the piano. Chuy and Danielle (musical duo) seemed to get around the ship and were enjoyable to listen to. We had a great time and plan on going again next November---Have our eyes set on first place in the veggie race car race. Last edited by orinwdym; 01-03-2009 at 06:13 PM. Reason: Added Pictures

01-03-2009, 09:38 PM	#2
Disney Magic Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,794	Re: Trip Report 11/16/08Cruise Nice pictures thanks for sharing. We had actually planned on being on that same cruise, but had to postpone our plans.

01-03-2009, 09:41 PM	#3
Disneyland Daddy ...is fading out.... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 14,675 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Trip Report 11/16/08Cruise Cool. Thanks for sharing! Are you the one buried in the sand??

01-03-2009, 10:30 PM	#4
alphabassetgrrl Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,917	Re: Trip Report 11/16/08Cruise Disney does cruising right. __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Earth, one planet, many gods, and to the universe in which she spins.

01-03-2009, 10:34 PM	#5
orinwdym New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 7	Re: Trip Report 11/16/08Cruise Yes, me in the sand. We are from Alaska--my daughter said the sand is just like the snow--only not cold.

01-03-2009, 10:49 PM	#6
All4dISNEY At one w/ our Disneyness Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific NorthWest Posts: 13,405	Re: Trip Report 11/16/08Cruise Gr8 pics! Did you find your cabin comfortable? __________________ Just countin' the days til the next visit!

01-03-2009, 11:36 PM	#7
orinwdym New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 7	Re: Trip Report 11/16/08Cruise The cabin was very comfortable. Plenty of room for the three of us.--Interior, second level.

01-04-2009, 08:53 AM	#8
mikeland World Traveler Join Date: May 2005 Location: Aventura, FL Posts: 3,732	Re: Trip Report 11/16/08Cruise Nice report! Thanks. __________________

01-04-2009, 10:45 AM	#9
WheresMickey Looking for Hidden Mickey Join Date: May 2008 Location: 626 SGV Posts: 3,536	Re: Trip Report 11/16/08Cruise Nice report, i will be taking my fist Disney cruise on 8/1/09. __________________ Check out my page at www.myspace.com/wheresmickey Check out my pin collection at www.pinpics.com. User name is WheresMickey

01-04-2009, 10:37 PM	#10
alphabassetgrrl Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,917	Re: Trip Report 11/16/08Cruise OOoohhhh, have fun! Which ship will you be on? __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Earth, one planet, many gods, and to the universe in which she spins.

01-15-2009, 03:34 PM	#11
sealsm Just Strolling Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nelson, VA Posts: 1,129	Re: Trip Report 11/16/08Cruise It looks like so much fun! Now I can't wait until I take my first Disney cruise in June. __________________ "All our dreams can come true.....if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney

01-16-2009, 05:03 PM	#12
MaleficentMel Keep Moving Forward (: Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 4,681	Re: Trip Report 11/16/08Cruise Great pictures, that was the first cruise I went on. The four day. It was great, I enjoyed the week long one on the Magic. I would definitly recomend it! __________________ “Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things… and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” –Walt Disney

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