Disney Wonder Part 6

Although we had been on Disney Wonder twice before, changes had been made since we were last on it 3 years ago.  The first change was in the Atrium area where the ceiling lighting had been made into beautiful poinsettias.  We had travelled at Christmas before but I'm pretty sure that was new.  The whole Atrium area was very festive with the Gingerbread House also moved there.

The other change I noticed immediately was our room.  I'd looked on several ship maps and it appeared to be standard size which I was very concerned about:  how were we going to manage in such a small handicapped room?  After some digging, I discovered they had taken out a stair case to expand this room---notice the column---everything to the right was expansion.  The balcony was still quite small---more like a standard room.  The bathroom (1) was quite a nice size and Dave liked the shower (many Disney state rooms have 2 "bathrooms":  one with a tub and one with a toilet but I think both have sinks)

There were a few noticeable changes in the dining rooms as well.  Sam and Silas were introduced to "Shirley Temples" AKA Charlie Temples and Cherry Temples.  I know those cost extra before as did any carbonated drinks in the dining rooms, but they had several each night at no charge. We already mentioned Tianna's Place with a New Orleans theme, but Animator's Palate also had a design change---it now included the animated drawings that we made.  We had done that on Disney Fantasy with Roman so I was really excited that it was on Wonder now.  Basically, you draw on a template and it is "magically" animated on a screen.  The next morning, we had breakfast at 6:45 and were off the ship, in our van and on our way home by 9:30 AM.  Another wonderful cruise, Disney (other than getting sick)

Disney Wonder Part 5: Princesses and Prince

Dec. 12 (at sea):  Anna (above) really liked this photo because the reflection made her dress look like water---we had several events today (after walking around the ship some):  Meeting the Princesses, A Frozen Event, Frozen the Muisical and Formal night in Triton's.  Anna is past dressing up for these events but was still interested in them.  Sam  was a little "star-struck" with the Princesses and disappointed they didn't have Olaf at the "Frozen Event".  Silas watched everything and didn't want to participate.

 Our wait staff didn't disappoint---they had magic tricks which Anna and the girls at the next table really enjoyed!  Triton's is more like an adult restaurant on other cruise ships---elegant but doesn't have the "bells and whistles" the other restaurants have.  So, Joshue entertaining with magic tricks was just what was needed.

Disney Wonder 4: Nassau

 Dec. 11 Nassau was cloudy and a cool 60 degrees.  We stayed on the ship while the Warrens were determined to get a beach day! They had a great time at the beach letting the waves hit them while lying in the warm sand.  Then, we were off for two more days at sea!

See Grandpa looking on in reflection?

 That evening we had Mardi Gras in Tiana's Place.  We had beads, a parade, jazz music and delicious New Orleans inspired food.  The children's menus were shaped like instruments which the kids loved.

Disney Wonder 3

 Day 3  (Dec. 9) was Key West.  We stayed on board since Dave wasn't feeling well enough to go ashore. We went to the Medical Health Center where he was prescribed another round of antibiotics. The weather was in the 80's so we had lunch outside on the deck and enjoyed the weather.

 That night the little boys had 2 treats at dinner:  corn dogs and Mickey!

 Day 4 Castaway Cay Day---didn't happen.  We had all been looking forward to getting some beach time, but the winds didn't co-operate.  After multiple tries, the captain had to give up.  So, we had another "Day at Sea".  Fortunately, our room was so spacious, it was an alternative place to go.  Anna loved that we were just below the Buffet deck---she often popped up for a beverage, cookie or ice cream cone.  She was one of our "room-mates".  She loved making her own space with the curtain and "coffee table".

 That evening was Pirate Night---always a fun event ending in a deck party with fireworks!