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ilove2travel

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Do everything you can... Dont ever sleep...

Best cruise line around. they really take care of thier passengers.

Our family had the time of their lives. We will be going again...


Which ship were you on ? And Where did you guys go to ?? Just wanted to compare port information....

Did you know they are coming out with 2 new ships in 2011 - 2012. You can expect it to be even better and with more "Magical" touches to it!!

I'm planning on a cruise in summer of 2010. How about you ?

Happy New Year!
 

getbent

Thats how them b*tch's R
I was reading through some of the FAQ's. Did I read right that food and drink (except alcohol) is included? So would it be just breakfast lunch and dinner or would that include snacks (basically graze all day :))
 

SamSpade

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I was reading through some of the FAQ's. Did I read right that food and drink (except alcohol) is included? So would it be just breakfast lunch and dinner or would that include snacks (basically graze all day :))

We've been on a couple cruises, and that's pretty much it - food is "free" and non-alcoholic drinks - more or less - are "free". (On some cruises, like when we went on Royal Caribbean, non-alcoholic drinks were free, but not free everywhere unless you purchased an (inexpensive) package where you got this little marked container. As long as you had that, there were infinite refills. For a long cruise, definitely worth it.) 'Free' is in quotes because it only seems free, since you paid to get on.

On the other hand, some ships have places on board where you do pay for meals. We've been on two lines - Princess and Royal Caribbean - and both of them had two main areas for meals, one slightly formal, where they seat you and one come as you are, where you seat yourself wherever you please, with distinct hours of operation. There were also small spots that served your basic stuff all the time - pizza, burgers and fries. There was a self-serve ice cream section that was open certain times of the day, and events at different eateries throughout the ship on certain days where they'd have themed food events - all "free". You can get fat and sick on a cruise if you like to eat.

But both lines also had regular restaurants where you pay, and Princess would convert their free areas at different times of the week to full service restaurants.
 

getbent

Thats how them b*tch's R
Thanks for the info. I'm pretty sure we won't be going anytime real soon. Maybe in a couple years. I've always debated between a cruise or all-inclusive vacation on an island somewhere. Kids included.
 

watercolor

yeah yeah
Have fun cruising with Disney Cruise Line! You will have tons of fun!!

What questions do you have ?? I've been on a few Disney Cruise Line, sailing on both the Disney Wonder and the Magic. Can't wait to go again!!

I'm planning on it for Summer of 2010.




We are going on the Disney Wonder. We are on the 4 day cruise!!
 

Elle

Happy Camper!
Thanks for the info. I'm pretty sure we won't be going anytime real soon. Maybe in a couple years. I've always debated between a cruise or all-inclusive vacation on an island somewhere. Kids included.

I would love to try a place like Beaches but I don't see it happening any time soon. We did take a cruise in 2006 (RCI) and our son (at the time 7) loved it - begged to go to the kids club multiple times daily. One note, since it was a family trip we were limited on our excursions - for liability issues there are age limits for many of them but I don't think they are enforced - for our snorkeling excursion there was a minimal age requirement of 8 which DS fell a few weeks shy of but no one ever questioned it. All horseback riding and ATV trails were 16 and I think the dolphin swim was 12 so we had to settle for a dolphin encounter (still lots of hands on time with the animals) and a dune buggy tour of one of the islands we visited.
 

getbent

Thats how them b*tch's R
My girls will be 7 and 10 this year. I guess we would be a little limited as well. I've noticed with a lot of vacations that offer horseback riding the age limit is up there. Which stinks because my girls would love to do that. I think one (or maybe all) the beaches have Sesame Street theme for kids. My girls are too old for that.
 

watercolor

yeah yeah
There is so much for kids to do on and off the ship! Ireland was going nuts the whole time. I cannot brag enough about the time we had! ABSOLUTELY amazing. She still talks about it till this day! We are looking at going again next spring or early summer! SO EXCITING! I love it. I dont even know where to begin with everything.

GetBent- All the food you could imagine is included- except for alcohol and anything bought at a bar.. They have the soda bars and waters and junk on one deck- where you just fill- and dont worry about paying. You also have your key to the world card that is used for everything (no cash anywhere except at certain ports). So that is handy to, just make sure you keep a budget on it- or lock it to a certain amount at guest services- then you wont go nuts. :) But they had the formal sit down dinners at night. They also had the breakfasts at the restaurants on board of the ship- and they also had the buffets. For lunch they had the grotto's everywhere. Everything from grilled stuff, to pizza to foccacia and gourmet sandwiches. Also the ice cream bars. All sorts of pools and places for kids. They also have the clubs that are geared towards the ages of kids. Your kids would be in the oceaniers club! Which is amazing. You get a run down of happenings slipped under your door every morning or night while you are at dinner.. and you will get to see the different times things are happening on the ship. You also have a pager that is connected with the serial number that is given to your kids- so that when they go to their club- you are reachable. It is great! Ireland didnt want to leave. HAHA. It is truly the magical disney experience.


Characters are EVERYWHERE. And photo- op's are everywhere. Not to mention that you dont even have to visit 'Shutters' for pictures- because they let you take your own! Half Moon Cay is amazing. Just docking in was an amazing experience- because of the Ship from 'Pirates' that you see coming in. Our room was HUGE! Granted we had a handicap accessible room- however, we were on the 6th deck- and had a MASSIVE balcony. I will upload pictures and share- so that people can see! :D We were in Nassau and Half Moon Cay and at sea one day. On the way back home to Port Canaveral we had a rough ride- we were hitting some storms and had some swells that were pretty gnarly- but.. overall that was my only bad happening.

Jesse and I went to karaoke one night- and dancing. It was great. It also helped that Ireland got to stay with my parents. But- room service- and everything was included. It was just amazing! I dont even know what else to say.

We cannot wait to go again. So exciting.
 
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getbent

Thats how them b*tch's R
That's great. I'm glad you guys had such a great time. I know my girls would have a blast. I'd love to see the pics.
 
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