HI
I'm sure it isn't true, but when planning for our trip, I saw lots more 7 night reports then 4 nights, so I thought I would share.
There were two of us.
Both mid 30s, live in California. I had a LOT of AMEX membership rewards points that were going to expire as my company changed company credit cards. How to spend those point... I know, lets go on a cruise. Disney might be moving the Wonder out west, but they aren't moving Castaway Cay, so had to fly east.
Booked in July 2008, 11 months out. Snagged 5520, a secret port hole room (That I learned about on here) Managed to keep a secret until Christmas.
Prior cruise experience limited to 3night weekend "booze cruise" to Ensenada, Mexico on Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Sea. (which recently moved to Port Canaveral)
One last precruise note, after booking the trip and finding DISboards, I added REAS to the reservation, 100% for the early Palo booking window as I wanted to do brunch which doesn't make it to the 75 day window & dinner on Pirate night but early to be done to watch the fireworks.
But no one really cares about pretrip reports, so lets start the real thing.
Travels and Port Canaveral
United airlines LAX get free upgrade to economy plus seats without even asking.
Uneventful flight as I watch last four episodes of Battlestar Galactica season three on the iPhone. No BG replies I haven't watched the final season yet.
Land, get rental car. Drive to Walt Disney world resort.
Dinner at Artist Point.
Copper River fresh salmon
Spinach salad
Berry cobler.
Over to Contemporary.
Watched Wishes fireworks from overlook and then saw the Electric Water Pageant
Drove 90 minutes to Port Canaveral. Stayed at the Raddison at the Port.
(another thing I learned about from DISboards)
Arrived about midnight.
11 Am shuttle to cruise terminal.
No problems checking in. Received #7 boarding card.
On ship right about 12. They "announce" your arrival followed by lunch at Parrot Cay.
Explored ship. First impressions. Much nicer then the Monarch of the Seas that I'd previously did Ensenada weekend run on. (And now based at Port Canaveral)
Our room at Secret porthole room was huge.
Met Internet friend splitting Atlantis comfort suite with.
Safety drill *yawn*
Sail away party was fun countdown to the horn and sailing away. We looked for the cruise meet gang but were unsuccessful.
Continued touring ship.
Went to Golden Mickeys show in Walt Disney Theatre. Disney theme park show on steroids. But was good.
Went to Mickey Mania show left. Added Studio Sea to the places to avoid list. Show wasn't bad; just geared to another demographic.
Walked around ship and watched sunset.
Grabbed bottle of champagne in room from REAS and took to dinner. First night we ate at Tritons
Tablemates from Detroit. Great company.
Dinner
3 jumbo shrimp Cocktail
French onion soup.
Sea bass
After dinner: jacuzzi at the adults pool.
Order room service for lunch Monday.
Pack into fridge with ice
I'm sure it isn't true, but when planning for our trip, I saw lots more 7 night reports then 4 nights, so I thought I would share.
There were two of us.
Both mid 30s, live in California. I had a LOT of AMEX membership rewards points that were going to expire as my company changed company credit cards. How to spend those point... I know, lets go on a cruise. Disney might be moving the Wonder out west, but they aren't moving Castaway Cay, so had to fly east.
Booked in July 2008, 11 months out. Snagged 5520, a secret port hole room (That I learned about on here) Managed to keep a secret until Christmas.
Prior cruise experience limited to 3night weekend "booze cruise" to Ensenada, Mexico on Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Sea. (which recently moved to Port Canaveral)
One last precruise note, after booking the trip and finding DISboards, I added REAS to the reservation, 100% for the early Palo booking window as I wanted to do brunch which doesn't make it to the 75 day window & dinner on Pirate night but early to be done to watch the fireworks.
But no one really cares about pretrip reports, so lets start the real thing.
Travels and Port Canaveral
United airlines LAX get free upgrade to economy plus seats without even asking.
Uneventful flight as I watch last four episodes of Battlestar Galactica season three on the iPhone. No BG replies I haven't watched the final season yet.
Land, get rental car. Drive to Walt Disney world resort.
Dinner at Artist Point.
Copper River fresh salmon
Spinach salad
Berry cobler.
Over to Contemporary.
Watched Wishes fireworks from overlook and then saw the Electric Water Pageant
Drove 90 minutes to Port Canaveral. Stayed at the Raddison at the Port.
(another thing I learned about from DISboards)
Arrived about midnight.
11 Am shuttle to cruise terminal.
No problems checking in. Received #7 boarding card.
On ship right about 12. They "announce" your arrival followed by lunch at Parrot Cay.
Explored ship. First impressions. Much nicer then the Monarch of the Seas that I'd previously did Ensenada weekend run on. (And now based at Port Canaveral)
Our room at Secret porthole room was huge.
Met Internet friend splitting Atlantis comfort suite with.
Safety drill *yawn*
Sail away party was fun countdown to the horn and sailing away. We looked for the cruise meet gang but were unsuccessful.
Continued touring ship.
Went to Golden Mickeys show in Walt Disney Theatre. Disney theme park show on steroids. But was good.
Went to Mickey Mania show left. Added Studio Sea to the places to avoid list. Show wasn't bad; just geared to another demographic.
Walked around ship and watched sunset.
Grabbed bottle of champagne in room from REAS and took to dinner. First night we ate at Tritons
Tablemates from Detroit. Great company.
Dinner
3 jumbo shrimp Cocktail
French onion soup.
Sea bass
After dinner: jacuzzi at the adults pool.
Order room service for lunch Monday.
Pack into fridge with ice