Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

[Mousekedude]

...Disney is going to be selling RSDWs!!!!! It will be part of the Flower and Garden Festival...guess our mayhem is spreading!!!!
http://www.disneyeveryday.com/disney-to ... piced-rum/

Yahooooo!!!!!!!!

I'd like to say we invented it, but I'm sure we're not the first to smuggle in our own rum.

[Mousekedude]

Mayhem on the High Seas!!! The Mousekecouple take a cruise, Part 2 (continued).

Now the time has come for the most exciting part: Sail Away!!!
A cold front was blowing through. So the weather was cloudy, windy, and getting cold, but our spirits were high. We staked out a good spot on Deck 12 that overlooked the main pool where the party would be held so that Mouseoholic could get some good pics:




The excitement of the crowd was easy to see:



Finally the party started with a group of cast members getting on stage and busting some dance moves:


Then Captain Mickey and the Gang came out and busted some wicked moves of their own:



Meanwhile, I staked out a spot on the railing to watch for cast-off:



Finally, the time came! The push-off was so smooth that we couldn’t feel it. It seemed like the ship was sitting still and the land was moving away from us. I frantically tried to get Mouseoholic’s attention so that she wouldn’t miss it, and finally she looked my way and rushed over in time to catch one pic of the process:


As we headed out through the ship channel the sides were lined with well-wishers waving us off. At the further end was a park where people actually came and set up lawn chairs and tailgate parties to watch the cruise ships set sail and wave at the passengers (you can see it in the upper right side of the following pic, almost to the end of the channel…). There was also a live web-cam at that spot that we were aware of (Mouseoholic had been watching the Dream set sail on it for weeks before our trip… ), and we had been texting the Boilers to watch us on it as we passed by and waved. The operator of the web-cam would zoom in on the upper decks so you could actually see individual passengers waving, and we knew just where to stand to get in on this. The Boilers texted back that they could see us! It was so cool!


As we sailed out of the Port, I gleefully pondered the Mayhem to come while I admired the gorgeous sunset:



We would have stayed up on deck longer, but by now the wind was really starting to get cold and I was shivering my tush off (side note: we would outrun the cold front overnight so that it was actually hot the next day at our first port of call in Nassau, but the front later caught up with us again on the second day when we arrived at Castaway Cay…). Besides, we wanted to get back to our stateroom and relax for a little while before getting on with the rest of our evening. We were scheduled to see the “Golden Mickeys” stage show, followed by the late seating for dinner, so that left us time to chill in our stateroom for 20 or 30 minutes to finish organizing our unpacked luggage and get settled in. I even had time to bust out the bottle of my favorite Scotch I had brought for the occasion and sip a little on the veranda while watching the waves go by (I put on a jacket, of course…. ). I was in heaven!

Finally it was time to go to the theater for the Golden Mickeys. They wouldn’t allow us to take any pictures of the show itself, but we did manage to get a couple shots of the inside of the theater before the show started:



The show was amazingly good. We were very impressed by the “Broadway quality” of everything, and were amazed that they could pull off such a thing on a ship. They had moving sets, pyrotechnics… the works! And the quality of the performers was top-notch. After the show we went back to the Enchanted Garden restaurant (where we had eaten lunch) for an awesome dinner. Dinner was actual “sit-down” with waiters and all, as compared to the buffet at lunch. Our servers were efficient, friendly, and talented, and we had a wonderful time. We had purchased the wine-pairing package for all our meals, and were impressed with the selection and quality of the wines. During our dinner the seas began to get a little rough. We didn’t get seasick, but a few people did. One poor girl in particular was in horrible shape, and as she staggered past our table I was afraid she was going to erupt all over me (fortunately she made it out of the restaurant without incident). After dinner we did a little shopping in the “mall”, and it was kind of funny to experience for the first time what it felt like to be at sea. We kept staggering around and bumping into the merchandise displays for the first hour or so until we got our “sea legs” and got used to adjusting for the movement. After a while we got so used to it that we almost forgot about it. Finally we decided it was getting late, so we went topside for a last walk around the ship. The pool and top decks were mostly deserted by now (the cold probably played a part in that…), so we got some nice pics:




And with that, we returned to our stateroom to get some sleep and prepare for the next day’s adventures.
That concludes Part 2 of this report. Stay tuned for Part 3, coming soon!

[cy1229]

Are Dole Whips sold at Disneyland?

Please say yes... but not if it's a lie.

I believe you can get one at the Tiki Juice Bar.

YYYEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!

During our dinner the seas began to get a little rough. We didn’t get seasick, but a few people did. One poor girl in particular was in horrible shape, and as she staggered past our table I was afraid she was going to erupt all over me (fortunately she made it out of the restaurant without incident).

This is always my biggest reason for not going on a cruise of any sort. I'm so very prone to motion sickness that I wouldn't want to spoil any part of my vacation by fighting the green monster of nausea. So, I'll live vicariously through others.

[Soarin08]

Port Canaveral takes sailing away days literally. It is pretty much a weekly party for the locals.

[Amy]

Are Dole Whips sold at Disneyland?

Please say yes... but not if it's a lie.

I know there is a stand right by the Tiki Room ~ you can eat it in the Enchanted Garden!

[Amy]

Port Canaveral takes sailing away days literally. It is pretty much a weekly party for the locals.

Guess that passes for excitement when you are retired

That is neat that the doubleboilers were able to see you on the Webcam!
The ship looks so pretty all lit up at night

[MmeLeota]

cy1229 - Yes, Dole Whips are sold at Disneyland. Just outside of the Tiki Room there is a small stand...but be aware...the line can run halfway through Adventureland during the summer. So here is my tip for you: Wait until they stop letting people in for the Tiki Room, then head into the Enchanted Garden and get your Dole Whip from inside...it is a 2-sided stand. There may be a small wait because the CMs are focusing on getting through the line, but the wait is MUCH shorter than the other side. Then you can grab a prime spot for the Garden show. Either that or get there right when they open (11, I think)...the line gets worse throughout the day, and it's the only spot to get one. (and unless it's been changed, they only have pineapple...no orange or vanilla options)

Sorry to have intruded on your party Mousekedude...but I just had to spill the beans about the RSDWs!!!!

I know about that webcam...I've watched it a few times. I bet it would be awesome to see someone you know on the ship as it's sailing by.
http://portcanaveralwebcam.com/

That stateroom you guys had was AWESOME!!!! Very spacious! I love the idea of decorating the door...I've never heard of that before. As usual, you definitely took it to another level! Did you wander around to see other doors? (sorry, I'm sure that's jumping ahead... ) Yeah, that mandatory drill can be a little annoying, but it's necessary, but at least you had a cool muster point. When we went on our cruise, our muster point was on one of the top decks...which was crappy because we had to climb a ton of stairs to get there, but we had a great spot for cast off. My parents had told us how you could tell who was drunk and who was sober on that first night...the drunk folks were walking straight... It took a little getting used to, but the harder part for us was coming back on land.

Looking forward to hearing all about the rest of your trip!

[Soarin08]

Port Canaveral takes sailing away days literally. It is pretty much a weekly party for the locals.

Guess that passes for excitement when you are retired

That is neat that the doubleboilers were able to see you on the Webcam!
The ship looks so pretty all lit up at night

I'm serious. They sunbathe, they barbeque, they bring games, it's quite hilarious.

[Mousekedude]

...I love the idea of decorating the door...I've never heard of that before. As usual, you definitely took it to another level! Did you wander around to see other doors? (sorry, I'm sure that's jumping ahead... )

Yes... that is jumping ahead... ....but yes, we did.

Yeah, that mandatory drill can be a little annoying, but it's necessary, but at least you had a cool muster point. When we went on our cruise, our muster point was on one of the top decks...which was crappy because we had to climb a ton of stairs to get there, but we had a great spot for cast off.

Yeah, it was pretty cool having muster in the theater. But we had no problem getting up top quickly for a good spot afterwards. Everyone else was heading for the pool area, whereas we headed for the deck above so we could look over it. Other people figured it out after a while and it started getting crowded up there too (as you can see by the picture of me looking over the rail), but we had prime spots because we thought of it first...

My parents had told us how you could tell who was drunk and who was sober on that first night...the drunk folks were walking straight...

Oh, that explains it....

It took a little getting used to, but the harder part for us was coming back on land.

That's getting ahead again, but I will say that it's very true! After leaving the ship it took an entire day for us to get our land legs back. I could swear the buildings were moving under me...

Looking forward to hearing all about the rest of your trip!

Thanks! I'm hoping to find some time to continue soon.

[yodiwan1]

cy1229-I had gotten seassick on a fishing boat a year before my first cruise, which happened to be on the Magic. I took the non-drowsy Dramamine and was perfect the entire cruise. You must give it a try!

[cy1229]

cy1229-I had gotten seassick on a fishing boat a year before my first cruise, which happened to be on the Magic. I took the non-drowsy Dramamine and was perfect the entire cruise. You must give it a try!

A charter fishing excursion on a very windy and rough Lake Michigan when I was 15 was what did me in. After that, I couldn't even go on a SWING without getting woozy. Any women who have had children will understand my complete avoidance of getting sick at all costs. Anyhoo, if I find myself in a position to go on a cruise that I just can't refuse, I'll look into that. Another friend of mine gets carsick all the time, and got these wrist bands she wears when she drives to Chicago to see her mom. So all is not lost, but I still am not in a hurry to test those waters.

[theBIGyowski]

I keep trying to sell DW on us going on a Disney Cruise...but she is terrified about being on a boat and getting sick. She has a very good friend who mentioned her family and our family going on a Disney Cruise sometime next year...so maybe that will end up happening. I know she (and me to) would always choose a vacation to the parks over a cruise because we love the attractions and Epcot.

[JenMuse]

My sister considers cruise ships to be prison with a chance of drowning so I don't have to worry about her crashing my eventual Disney cruise.

[TikiTikiRoom]

This is always my biggest reason for not going on a cruise of any sort. I'm so very prone to motion sickness that I wouldn't want to spoil any part of my vacation by fighting the green monster of nausea. So, I'll live vicariously through others.

I know this was posted awhile ago but I couldn't help myself. My family and I travelled to Alaska via Holland America line and one night I was feeling a little green (which is odd considering I had been on rougher seas many times). An employee came over and handed me a green apple saying it would help with the seasickness. Took a couple bites and before I knew it my green cheeks were gone!

So next time you're on a ship on rough seas or whatever, eat a green apple.

[elizabethswann]

I'm so jealous of these trip reports! One day I hope to join up with the Marauders whenever I return to Disney World. I'm aiming for 2015 since I'm working around my school schedules. Here's hoping at least!