V&A sounds amazing!
Wow, you had great seats at the Yankees game!
We never got to see Fantasmic either. We missed it at both
Disneyland and DHS
. Oh well, next time!
Look forward to hearing about your cruise
.
Thanks Ehsmum,
I managed to see Fantasmic years ago at DL when I was in the states on business. The 2 times we have gone as a family we have missed it both times. Determined next time we camp out all day. Also missed WOC this time round as well.
Any onto the cruise.
We packed our bags and had the Bellman come to our oom to collect them. Our friends were ready as well so we had him take their bags as well. All the bags had pre-printed ID so the next time we saw them was outside our Stateroom on the boat.
Somehow he maanged to get them all on his trolley, every last inch was taken up.
We went down stairs and had an hour or so to kill so we went to the arcade and used some free vouchers we had. The kids large and small had a great time on guitar hero, see picture at the bottom.
We took a seat by the bridge where the creek starts inside the atrium at WL. Great just watching the world go by, new people arriving and others leaving.
The
DCL lady arrived and we went over and checked in. We had to sign a declaration no one was sick with flu or stomach bug symptoms.
The DCL bus arrived and we all got on. Same as DE except it has decals that make the windows look round like portholes on a ship.
The bus was full so I sat with DW I was a bit worried as she gets car sick.
The ride to the port took around an hour and on the way they palyed a video about the ship, ports and some dsiney cartoons. Before long KSC appeared on the horizon so we knew we were close. You can see the large Assembly building sticking out on the horizon.
Over the bridge and we were pretty much at Port Canaveral and the Disney Wonder appeared. We did a big circle around and eventually pulled in to the Terminal Building.
Cast members come on board and give their instructions about how to checkin if you are US or non-US citizens. Then off we went through the doors and through security. Once we got through there we headed up the excalator to the checkin area.
As non-US residents we had our own line to checkin. We completed our details online and signed our agreements regarding charging ect so check in was pretty easy. Next was our photo so everytime we got on or off the boat we needed out key cards our picture would flash up on the screen.
As we were in a conceirge suite we were escorted through the boarding area where we had a family photo. Then we boarded and as we did they announced our name and some of the crew form what I describe a guard of honor and clap and cheer as you board the boat.
DW was so embarrassed.
We had 10 minutes to wait for our room to be ready so we state wtahcing other families board. Then we headed to our room. We were on deck 8 at mid ship in a one bedroom category 3 suite.
Unfortunately non of our keys would work. Likely our room attendant was walking by so he let us in. Wow what a room.
Inside the front door which has a door bell is the first bathroom. It has a toilet, basin area and a shower.
Inside to the left we had a wet bar area with a fridge, tap, sink glases etc. We had a small round dining table and 4 chairs. Next was the lounge where you had a 2 person couch and 2 chairs and coffee table. There is also a wood vaneer book shelf and hutch where a flat screen Tv sat.
Between the dining area and lounge was a double glass sliding doors that opened up to a bedroom. There was a douuble bed and another lounge chair and foot rest and another flat screen TV. In the wall is a pull down single bed as well.
To the left is a large walk in closet and vanity area with double vanity, a spa bath, toilet and another shower.
Both rooms also had glass sliding doors to a large balcony area that had chairs and table at each end.
Much larger than I expected.
Anyway we freshened up as best we could as our luggage wouldn't arrive for another hour. So we headed up to Goofy Gallery on deck 9. On the way up they were serving cocktails so we all had one kids non alcoholic of course.
The guy who served us became our best friend on the boat and really looked after us. His name was Keon and was from St Vincent. Anyway he took some photo's for us and arranged for some drinks and ice to be delivered to our room. He was great so I made sure we looked after him.
Upon entering the restaurant we were all made to wipe our hands with sanitiser which became the norm all over the ship especially in the food areas. Sanitary conditions were top on the agenda which gave extra comfort.
Coincidentially at the restaurant we ran into our friends up there as well. So we had a nice buffet lunch. A great selection of hot and cold foods. One warning stay away from the sushi it was terrible. Everything else was great.
Our friends daughter is a picky eater so they asked for some plain steamed rice. No problem. They made sure they had it at every meal for her.
After lunch we had a walk around before heading back to the room to prepare for the life boat drill. We put on our life jackets and headed to our designated areas. We waited there for 10 minutes until we were allowed to go. We headed back to our room to grab our video and cameras for the Adventures Away party back on deck 9. So we headed up there and found a great spot at the back of the pool area. The pool was covered and the girls went to the front of the stage area.
Anyway the show started which introduced the different crew types and counsellors for the kids clubs. This was all done to music with a lot of singing dancing and clapping. All the while they had video from at least 6 angles including overhead being shown on the large video screen.
More singing and dancing then the characters are introduced with more singing and dancing. Then a countdown to casting off and more singing and streamers etc. Cast off is a bit of a non event other than the horn blaring which is the disney tune.
After a while they tell you to look to the side and the ship is moving.
After the party we head back down to our room and the luggage begins to arrive. In the room was fresh fruit from the concerige as well as a welcome letter. We set the room up best we could and head off to dinner. As we head out Keon arrives with our ice and drinks. We introduces us to our room attendant who was the same guy who helped us before.
Talk about coincidences his name was Keon as well and he was also from St Vincent.
Off to dinner and the Animators Palate.
DD on our double bed
Sorry little dark but this is lounge area
DD's on balcony
Family with our cocktails taken by Keon
DD at Goofy's
Us in our life jackets
The big screen on deck 9 pool.