You’ve seen this part of the movie a million times.  A ship full of sea weary men spots a beach and as they come ashore they throw themselves atop the sand, thrilled to be on land again.

On Day 14 of our family vacation that is the exact opposite picture of what we felt when we finally, mercifully boarded the Disney Wonder in Vancouver, British Columbia.  After all the trials and tribulations of the past week our cruise aboard the Disney Wonder represents rest, recovery and new adventures.

Exhausted but looking forward to rest and fun aboard the Disney Wonder.

Welcome Aboard, Disney-style!

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