We taken the Disney Cruise just one time, and sadly was not impressed. We waited way too long to decide to go on this cruise. Our children were 12 and 15 and were completely bored to tears. As adults, we too were bored. The cruise is beautiful and very luxurious, however; it is not a cruise I would take again. Highlights: the boat itself, the shows, the private island. Downfalls: everything closes early, not much for adults, not much for teens, food is sparce and very fancy, and price for the cruise over the top. As much as we love Disney...I do not recommend the Disney cruise for the price if you have children over the age of 11. This cruise would be great for kids 4-10. The only way I would take this cruise again is if someone was paying my way.
As always, any specific questions...just ask!! Happy Easter all!!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
More Insider Tips
The key to enjoying Disney World is proper and precise planning. All you spur of the moment people with no plan of action...you'll be sorry!!! Literally walking around in circles without feeling like you've accomplished anything. HAVE A PLAN!!! It does not have to be my plan, a plan for you and your party. Plan what parks to do when, where to eat, when to rest, what extracurricular to do. See other posts for ideas on all things Disney, then make a plan.
First timers...I do suggest the vacation package. However, I would recommend the moderate resort package with the counter service meal plan. Why? For starters, the deluxe dining plan is more food than you can eat and you are committing yourself to be at a reservation at a certain time on a certain day. Now with effective planning, that works, but if you're in the park having a great time and are not ready to leave to go to your reservation at the hotel for dinner, you either lose that opportunity or miss out on finishing time in the park. With counter service you eat on your time, when your ready to eat. It includes meal, drink, dessert, and snacks. Can't be beat!!
You do not have to buy a particular ticket because of how many days your staying. For instance, if your staying for 5 nights, you do not have to buy 4/5 day tickets. You can buy a 1 day ticket if that's what you want. I would encourage a rest between park days. So if you stay for 5 days, I recommend only going into the parks for 2 or 3 days. If you go all 5 days, you will be more tired when you get home than when you left. Take a few days to enjoy your resort, Disney property, or resting.
Take perishable food for snacks and breakfast. Save that money to spend on something else. Bring your coolers with you to the hotels with drinks in them. Carry water bottles into the park and refill them at the water fountains. May seem gross to some, I always make sure the fountain goes real high in the air so that I do not have to put the tip close to the mouth of the fountain. Your choice though. Take advantage of all the freebies offered throughout the property (see other posts), and always take advice from others who have been there/done that. Everyone always has something valuable to learn from.
Also, sign up to be a member of mousesavers.com. They always keep you up to date on specials and current happenings at Disney. You can find discount tickets, discount room codes, special offers for shopping, and so much more. If you sign up as a member, they will email you hot deal announcements a couple times a month; and they are really worth receiving. They do not fill up your mailbox with emails daily, only a couple times a month.
Please feel free to post any question and/or your suggestions anytime. I love hearing from you!!!
First timers...I do suggest the vacation package. However, I would recommend the moderate resort package with the counter service meal plan. Why? For starters, the deluxe dining plan is more food than you can eat and you are committing yourself to be at a reservation at a certain time on a certain day. Now with effective planning, that works, but if you're in the park having a great time and are not ready to leave to go to your reservation at the hotel for dinner, you either lose that opportunity or miss out on finishing time in the park. With counter service you eat on your time, when your ready to eat. It includes meal, drink, dessert, and snacks. Can't be beat!!
You do not have to buy a particular ticket because of how many days your staying. For instance, if your staying for 5 nights, you do not have to buy 4/5 day tickets. You can buy a 1 day ticket if that's what you want. I would encourage a rest between park days. So if you stay for 5 days, I recommend only going into the parks for 2 or 3 days. If you go all 5 days, you will be more tired when you get home than when you left. Take a few days to enjoy your resort, Disney property, or resting.
Take perishable food for snacks and breakfast. Save that money to spend on something else. Bring your coolers with you to the hotels with drinks in them. Carry water bottles into the park and refill them at the water fountains. May seem gross to some, I always make sure the fountain goes real high in the air so that I do not have to put the tip close to the mouth of the fountain. Your choice though. Take advantage of all the freebies offered throughout the property (see other posts), and always take advice from others who have been there/done that. Everyone always has something valuable to learn from.
Also, sign up to be a member of mousesavers.com. They always keep you up to date on specials and current happenings at Disney. You can find discount tickets, discount room codes, special offers for shopping, and so much more. If you sign up as a member, they will email you hot deal announcements a couple times a month; and they are really worth receiving. They do not fill up your mailbox with emails daily, only a couple times a month.
Please feel free to post any question and/or your suggestions anytime. I love hearing from you!!!
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