Well I am still swaying back and forth. I am out of it a little since last night's moderate waves put me out of sorts. I had a great time except for when we were at sea. I would become tired and a bit queasy. I would definately have to visit the doctor next time to get some better medicine to help me.
My impromptu 3 day cruise was amazing. Aside from the odd feeling I would have at night due to the motion, it was a flawless experience.
My boyfriend, the one who enabled me to see Disneyland for the first time, was working on the Disney Wonder. This is the first time we (Disney Vacation Club) have had a presence on the Disney Wonder. It's an honor that he was able to be the first one to work on the Wonder so I wanted to be there for him and experience a Cruise for the first time.
Day 1- February 9, 2006 Thursday
Frank was already on the ship. The week before he was on the Magic and then he worked on the Wonder for the 4 day. I spent the night before in utter anticipation. I watched Cruise Line DVDs, printed out materials, packed, I did it all. I could barely sleep. Bright and early I began driving down 528 while listening to Disney's "On the Record" CD. As I climbed the last bridge there she lay. The Disney Wonder seemed like a glorious mirage. I literally squeled.
I actually arrived to early and was told I could not even park yet. So I turned aorund and called Frank. As I stopped at the pedestrian crossing Frank answered the phone. I looked out my windshield and saw a guy about '5 7" wearing a USC Trojans hat,... and he was on his cell phone. It was Frank! He was with his coach. We met up at McDonald's. They were both tired and not anxious to get back on the ship. I was going mad as each minute passed, wanting to get on the ship.
When we returned to port it took all of my strength not to run passed everyone to get on the ship. Once we got everything in order it was time to board the Wonder. We passed the line to get a photo taken, I just had to get on the ship. As I stepped into the lobby I felt a total calm and immense excitement wash over me. The glorious sights and sounds filled my senses. Elegant Disney wonders everywhere!
Our rooms weren't ready however Frank had an ace up his sleeve. His room now belonged to Disney Vacation Club so we went to his room to drop of my luggage. I fell in love with the Walt and Lilly picture and became jealous at the Donald Duck art that hung across from the bed. We then explored. Frank showed me around and every corner it got better and better.
The grand finale of my introduction to cruising and the Disney Wonder was entering my room. When I saw Frank's room I immediately had to get used to the small size of a stateroom. My room was about the same size but with the added benefit of a verandah. Definately the way to go. It also had the Walt and Lilly picture and a piece of concept art from Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean. Throughout the Cruise I became enamored with all the Disney art, EVERYWHERE! As we left Port Canaveral I stepped out onto my verandah and watched as the locals stood along the shore and waved goodbye.
Frank headed to work and I headed up to Deck 9 for the Deck Party with a Bahama Mama in hand. The energy from all the guests and the band Seabreeze created a buzz all around.
I attempted to watch the Hercules live show in the Walt Disney Theater but alas the motion of the ocean began to take hold. I went up to my room to shower and get ready for dinner at Palo. Later in the Cruise I would learn to really appreciate the Palo experience. Frank, his coach, and I ended the evening at teh 80's party at Wavebands.
MORE TO COME VERY SOON, plus PHOTOS!!!:sohappy:
My impromptu 3 day cruise was amazing. Aside from the odd feeling I would have at night due to the motion, it was a flawless experience.
My boyfriend, the one who enabled me to see Disneyland for the first time, was working on the Disney Wonder. This is the first time we (Disney Vacation Club) have had a presence on the Disney Wonder. It's an honor that he was able to be the first one to work on the Wonder so I wanted to be there for him and experience a Cruise for the first time.
Day 1- February 9, 2006 Thursday
Frank was already on the ship. The week before he was on the Magic and then he worked on the Wonder for the 4 day. I spent the night before in utter anticipation. I watched Cruise Line DVDs, printed out materials, packed, I did it all. I could barely sleep. Bright and early I began driving down 528 while listening to Disney's "On the Record" CD. As I climbed the last bridge there she lay. The Disney Wonder seemed like a glorious mirage. I literally squeled.
I actually arrived to early and was told I could not even park yet. So I turned aorund and called Frank. As I stopped at the pedestrian crossing Frank answered the phone. I looked out my windshield and saw a guy about '5 7" wearing a USC Trojans hat,... and he was on his cell phone. It was Frank! He was with his coach. We met up at McDonald's. They were both tired and not anxious to get back on the ship. I was going mad as each minute passed, wanting to get on the ship.
When we returned to port it took all of my strength not to run passed everyone to get on the ship. Once we got everything in order it was time to board the Wonder. We passed the line to get a photo taken, I just had to get on the ship. As I stepped into the lobby I felt a total calm and immense excitement wash over me. The glorious sights and sounds filled my senses. Elegant Disney wonders everywhere!
Our rooms weren't ready however Frank had an ace up his sleeve. His room now belonged to Disney Vacation Club so we went to his room to drop of my luggage. I fell in love with the Walt and Lilly picture and became jealous at the Donald Duck art that hung across from the bed. We then explored. Frank showed me around and every corner it got better and better.
The grand finale of my introduction to cruising and the Disney Wonder was entering my room. When I saw Frank's room I immediately had to get used to the small size of a stateroom. My room was about the same size but with the added benefit of a verandah. Definately the way to go. It also had the Walt and Lilly picture and a piece of concept art from Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean. Throughout the Cruise I became enamored with all the Disney art, EVERYWHERE! As we left Port Canaveral I stepped out onto my verandah and watched as the locals stood along the shore and waved goodbye.
Frank headed to work and I headed up to Deck 9 for the Deck Party with a Bahama Mama in hand. The energy from all the guests and the band Seabreeze created a buzz all around.
I attempted to watch the Hercules live show in the Walt Disney Theater but alas the motion of the ocean began to take hold. I went up to my room to shower and get ready for dinner at Palo. Later in the Cruise I would learn to really appreciate the Palo experience. Frank, his coach, and I ended the evening at teh 80's party at Wavebands.
MORE TO COME VERY SOON, plus PHOTOS!!!:sohappy:
