7/23-7/25/04 Disney Wonder Cruise Update (some big news!)
Some BIG news observations:
sorry, i ment to say 7/23 not 6
-T shirts of mickey snorkeling near what is clearly the 20k sum are on The island.
-We passed the Disney Magic on the last night.
-The remember the Magic tune played before Hercules and Disney Dreams, but not Golden Mickeys
-The Disney Wonder goes into Dry-Dock this fall (october or september, i think) for a huge remodeling. While on-board they were re-painting, replacing glass etc. some pretty big stuff.
THINGS THAT WILL BE DONE IN DRY DOCK INCLUDE:
-Inspection of gears, stabalizers, propellers, etc.
-It is RUMORED that ESPN will be removed, like it was on the Magic. The Stack (teen-only club) is likely to come to the midship funnel instead. Common Grounds was very crowded and more room would be nice. I have no clue what would replace common grounds (the cove replaced it on the Magic)
-Repainting and other work
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Another RUMOR, NOT CERTAIN YET, BUT IT WAS BROUGHT UP IS....
Castaway Cay MAY soon have a hotel. This would be used for those who want to stay on the island and catch the next Disney ship out. Reservations would become more complicated. this would also bring more cast to live on the island. (sorry to be so brief I don't know what else to explain)
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The Magic is getting ready to head west, and the cast seems to be excited for the sister-ship's oppertunity.
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The free-soda seems to be running well. there is an outdoor location on Deck 9 AFT with a soda fountian (as well as coffee, milk, ice water, choclate milk, hi-c, lemonade, and other coca-cola products). Canned sodas still have a cost.
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If you have any other questions on the ship(s) post ehm here, and i'll see if i can answer them.
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Well, just got back from my first Disney Cruise!!!! What a wonderful time I had. I happened to get there EXTREMELY early, and checked-in with no line, and was the 1st person on the ship. We sat at Port Canaveral until 5:00, however, we were told by the port authorties, Disney never leaves on time, and they often change the times of when we would leave/arive on the islands. We ate Lunch at the Buffet, and then, explored for a little while. Room was ready at 1:30, and the lifeboat drill started on-time at 4:00. We were in Group "A", which met in the Walt Disney Thature, stage left. That was ok, and went well, we were glad we were sitting in the AC, as opposed to those who were standing outside in the heat. The boat Set sail, and we had a blast. All 3 shows (hercules, Golden Mickey's, and Disney Dreams) were excellent. Golden Mickey's seems to be in full-swing for a new show, and merchandice is in the stores. I was interviewed by "Rona Rivers"! lol. Castaway Cay was great! I did snorkel around the 20k sub, it's been there for a while, as it had algee all over it. Overall, we had a great time! Thanks to our waiters, Egi, and Hermando, as well as the head waiter (who cleared up a confusion or two!) and thanks to Roland, our stateroom host. They really made the trip special. And thanks to suzana (sp) and those at ESPN, where i often found my family. So many people to thank, so thanks all!!! I met the cruise director Jacque, who was nice, and told me how to meet the cast of the shows. That was alot of fun. Boy, they really love thier job! I talked with a few on how to audition, etc. so Disney Wonder here i come!!!
I stop typing now with some info from the Bridge tour...
Only 25 feet of the boat is underwater
the boat can be drivin three different ways in 3 different locations.
dry dock is in North Carolina
Some BIG news observations:
sorry, i ment to say 7/23 not 6
-T shirts of mickey snorkeling near what is clearly the 20k sum are on The island.
-We passed the Disney Magic on the last night.
-The remember the Magic tune played before Hercules and Disney Dreams, but not Golden Mickeys
-The Disney Wonder goes into Dry-Dock this fall (october or september, i think) for a huge remodeling. While on-board they were re-painting, replacing glass etc. some pretty big stuff.
THINGS THAT WILL BE DONE IN DRY DOCK INCLUDE:
-Inspection of gears, stabalizers, propellers, etc.
-It is RUMORED that ESPN will be removed, like it was on the Magic. The Stack (teen-only club) is likely to come to the midship funnel instead. Common Grounds was very crowded and more room would be nice. I have no clue what would replace common grounds (the cove replaced it on the Magic)
-Repainting and other work
________________________________________________________________
Another RUMOR, NOT CERTAIN YET, BUT IT WAS BROUGHT UP IS....
Castaway Cay MAY soon have a hotel. This would be used for those who want to stay on the island and catch the next Disney ship out. Reservations would become more complicated. this would also bring more cast to live on the island. (sorry to be so brief I don't know what else to explain)
_________________________________________________________________
The Magic is getting ready to head west, and the cast seems to be excited for the sister-ship's oppertunity.
_________________________________________________________________
The free-soda seems to be running well. there is an outdoor location on Deck 9 AFT with a soda fountian (as well as coffee, milk, ice water, choclate milk, hi-c, lemonade, and other coca-cola products). Canned sodas still have a cost.
________________________________________________________________
If you have any other questions on the ship(s) post ehm here, and i'll see if i can answer them.
________________________________________________________________
Well, just got back from my first Disney Cruise!!!! What a wonderful time I had. I happened to get there EXTREMELY early, and checked-in with no line, and was the 1st person on the ship. We sat at Port Canaveral until 5:00, however, we were told by the port authorties, Disney never leaves on time, and they often change the times of when we would leave/arive on the islands. We ate Lunch at the Buffet, and then, explored for a little while. Room was ready at 1:30, and the lifeboat drill started on-time at 4:00. We were in Group "A", which met in the Walt Disney Thature, stage left. That was ok, and went well, we were glad we were sitting in the AC, as opposed to those who were standing outside in the heat. The boat Set sail, and we had a blast. All 3 shows (hercules, Golden Mickey's, and Disney Dreams) were excellent. Golden Mickey's seems to be in full-swing for a new show, and merchandice is in the stores. I was interviewed by "Rona Rivers"! lol. Castaway Cay was great! I did snorkel around the 20k sub, it's been there for a while, as it had algee all over it. Overall, we had a great time! Thanks to our waiters, Egi, and Hermando, as well as the head waiter (who cleared up a confusion or two!) and thanks to Roland, our stateroom host. They really made the trip special. And thanks to suzana (sp) and those at ESPN, where i often found my family. So many people to thank, so thanks all!!! I met the cruise director Jacque, who was nice, and told me how to meet the cast of the shows. That was alot of fun. Boy, they really love thier job! I talked with a few on how to audition, etc. so Disney Wonder here i come!!!
I stop typing now with some info from the Bridge tour...
Only 25 feet of the boat is underwater
the boat can be drivin three different ways in 3 different locations.
dry dock is in North Carolina
i'll post when i get the chance.
