The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - Cruise Part THREAD 4 COMPLETED Updated 10/18 About This Page:

[Colexis Mom]

This is THREAD 4 (the Cruise part) of my trip report.

If you'd like to start at the beginning, here is the PRE-TRIP THREAD

Here is THREAD 1 The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - THREAD 1 Updated 9/11

Here is THREAD 2 The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - THREAD 2 Day 8 Part 2 Updated 9/28

Here is THREAD 3 The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - THREAD 3 REPORT COMPLETE Updated 11/6

Now on to the Cruise

[Colexis Mom]

<font color="blue">Day 10 – Sunday, August 20th – What do you mean we’re too early?? And we’re finally on board

Matt was the first one up today. He headed out first thing, to make a stop at Dunkin’ Donuts for coffee, and to fill up the gas tank in the car. He said he saw a huge ship at the terminal, but he wasn’t sure if it was the Wonder or not [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/foreheadslap.gif[/img]

We took showers, dressed, and headed down to Breakfast. Now this is what breakfast is supposed to be. There were eggs, waffles, bagels, muffins, fresh fruit, yogurt, you name it, they had it. Great selection. It was also quite busy, and we got on the last tables. As we were eating, I noticed a computer in the common area, so I went over and used it to check my home email for the week. Nothing pressing there [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502no_prv.gif[/img] We headed back upstairs to complete he packing, and then loaded up the car. I think it was just after 9:30 when we headed to the Port. What a magical site!!



But they wouldn’t let us in. It was about 9:50, and he said we were too early, and to come back for 10:30 [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/zcry.gif[/img] Now I had heard about people just being asked to park over to the side, and then when they opened, they’d let you in. But not this time [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502no_prv.gif[/img] So we decided to just go drive up and down the strip at Cocoa Beach. We finally turned around just after 10 and headed back. This time, we got held up at the bridge, as it had opened up for a boat. Finally we reached the gate and were allowed in after showing our ID. Matt dropped us off curbside and went to park the car across the street. The baggage guy took our stuff, a security dog sniffed it over, and I took the kids inside the terminal. We went thru security (which was a little challenging with me, the kids, and all the carryon bags) and then we took the elevator up to the second floor, after being handed a “2” for a boarding card [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/woot.gif[/img]

We made our way to towards the check in windows, but were stopped by a CM to ensure that we had our papers in order. I thought we were fine, but then forgot that we hadn’t received our documents (and did everything online) so we needed to fill out the Bahamas form. Once that was done, she sent me to the check in line, and there was no wait. Matt had met up with us at this point, and we went thru all the showing of Passports and birth certificates and such. We also obtained our KTTW cards, verified that we were in cabin 6562,and were given a nagivator for the day. A quick glance at our KTTW card showed that we actually had the TAAP rotation (I was expecting APPT). So much for planning in advance [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/foreheadslap.gif[/img]

Next up, we headed to the right corner of the terminal, to register the kids for the kids club. I had already done this online, but we needed to pick up our pager. Again no line, and we soon had our pager, and the kids were sporting new wristbands [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Now there was nothing to do but sit and wait (and take pictures)!



I don't know why he was Mr. Cranky Pants


Coming Up Next.......what time do we board?....A drill...and we're moving [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]


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[Meggera]

[img]/ubb/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] I am looking forward to reading about this!!

[lauren-roxy]

Great start Marnie!! I am really looking forward to this part of your report, we want to take a cruise next year!Wonderful pictures!!!

[JoanW]

I've been waiting for this too! I spent the morning catching up on your last day at Beach Club. I sooo love the Wonder!

[DrDolphin]

Great start Marnie!!

[Grammy Grumpy]

I think I'm all caught up with all sections of your TR Marnie! It's been amazing and a great read! Can't wait to hear more about the cruise. A cruise is in our future, just not sure how far out!

[chezp]

I am so looking forward to hearing all about your cruise Marnie - I'm so glad you're up to this part! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img]

[mattnkatsmum]

Having never done a Disney Cruise I can't wait to sail away with you vicariously. More please.

[angiek1024]

Just the pictures of the ship are making me itch for another Disney Cruise! Can't wait to hear more! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[mouseclub4]

I love the photos. I do not know how I am going to wait until May but then again we do have Xmas in there.

[Tink and co.]

Marnie, you are making it very hard to wait! I will make a note to be at the port by 10! It sounds like you had a good start to the morning, now I can't wait to hear your first impressions of the ship! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] More please!

[lindawdw]

Great update Marnie. I can't wait to hear more about your cruise. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[disneydani]

You're off to another great start! We, too would love to do a cruise someday. (Waiting medical clearance for DD) For now, we will enjoy your TR, thanks! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[katspjs]

Great start Marnie!