any advice

[Saratoska]

thinking about doing the 3 day cruise next year as its out 25th anniv. however I really know nothing about the cruises so could anyone give me advice on the following

what time do you leave the resort to get to the ship

what times dothey serve breakfast and do you need to get dressed up asin long trousers etc for dinner

what time do you disembark on the last day

does anyone know what sort of disabled facilites they have on board (will post this in the special needs threads to)

[jdybnsn]

thinking about doing the 3 day cruise next year as its out 25th anniv. however I really know nothing about the cruises so could anyone give me advice on the following

what time do you leave the resort to get to the ship
I think the buses leave at around midday - I've seen comments that say they arrive at the port early to mid afternoon.

what times dothey serve breakfast and do you need to get dressed up asin long trousers etc for dinner
You can get food on the ship all day long.....we always took breakfast (though its only a simple menu - not your full english) in our rooms, as room service is free. Its not just more convenient, its also because we got so full from other mealtimes and we also wanted to spend less time dining and more time doing other activities !! The only meal you ought not to wear shorts for, is evening dinner - but its as dressy as you want it to be ..we saw the whole range from tux & cocktail dresses (not many) to casual and anything inbetween. As a guide its just what you might put on to go to any hotel restaurant whilst on holiday anywhere. There is no formal night on a 3 or4 night cruise.

what time do you disembark on the last day.
You leave the ship at any time between 7.30am - 8.30am...but as a non US citizen you must report to US immigration at 6am.I 'm not sure if there are different arrangements made for those with medical and /or mobility problems - it would surprise me if there weren't

does anyone know what sort of disabled facilites they have on board (will post this in the special needs threads to)
There are special cabins and everywhere on board (and pretty much everywhere on Castaway Cay), is accessible as far as I am aware.



Keep asking we're happy to help :wavey:

[ANGEL]

OK, much as Judy says....

what time do you leave the resort to get to the shipwhenever you like if you're travelling independantly! You normally start boarding around 11.45 and it takes around 40 - 55 mins to get to the port by car, so its up to you :) The buses I'm not so sure about :)

what times do they serve breakfast and do you need to get dressed up asin long trousers etc for dinnerYou don't need to get dressed up for breakfast even if you eat in Lumieres (or Tritons on the Wonder), but no swim clothes are allowed!;) Room serivce is a great option, or there's the buffet bf at Topsiders...very casual :)

what time do you disembark on the last dayThe latest we have left was justa round 9 am this May when we were among the last off the ship;)

does anyone know what sort of disabled facilites they have on board (will post this in the special needs threads to)Can't help much there I'm afraid, except I know they were really accomodating to Deborah (scottishwee) on her last trip. They have certain cabins for those with mobility problems. I'm sure someone on the other forums will help, or you could email DCl themselves :)


:wavey:

[Saratoska]

thanks both for your advice gives me something to think about

[Sue F]

Go for it Ali!

We haven't even been on our first cruise yet but we have already had so much fun planning and researching the trip. Now we can't wait to see/do everything!

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There are 3 and 4 day Cruises with DCL on offer at the moment!! Good time to book :)

[Saratoska]

keep swinging from lets do it to lets not :confused2 our son has huge mobility problems so wondering if it is going to be a nightmare. we would never make it for breakfast, DH isn't keen to dress up on holiday formal or otherwise but on the other hand it would be different and DS2 might like it. :cry:

[sdf]

Hi, we have booked our first DCL for next year and can't wait. Take a look at the Disney Cruiseline Website if you haven't already done so. On there you will find podcasts that will take you through the whole experience and answer some of your questions. I also looked at DreamsUnlimited site. They have a lot of info and many many photos and video!!!!

[ANGEL]

well, if its any help, we rarely make it to breakfast either, prefer to order room service and eat on the balcony:)

Loads of people don't dress very formally so you shouldn't worry about that or let it spoil the cruise idea:)


...and best of all I'm sure Disney would do their pixie-dust best to help your son make the most of his cruise, they are very well set up for access and other problems :)

[scottishwee35]

Hello ali and boyz

We have been on Disney Cruise twice and find that it was so wonderful.

My son have a dyparaixa and my daughter is deaf, she is wearing cochlear implant.

We both are deaf too and the disney cruise provides us minicom, fire alarm etc. Also provides us two interpreters which we find that it were very useful.

We had a fantastic times on the Disney Cruise two weeks ago and wish never leave the ship!!! That was our 2nd times and go back next year in May 08.

My childrens loved it very much and was emoitonal when we left and they knew that we are going back again.

Go for it and didn't matter about your childrens who have disabled as they are very good hand with it.

Oh yes, forget tell you my friend see the disabled room and she thought it is lovely as I have not see it yet.

Scottishwee35

[loadsapixiedust]

From www.cruisecritic.com (http://www.cruisecritic.com/index.cfm)
Each Disney ship offers 8 outside and 6 inside staterooms with wheelchair access, wide bathroom doors, bathtubs with grab bars and roll-in showers. As an added bonus, Disney offers special wheelchairs designed to make navigating sandy beaches a lot easier.

The handicap-accessible staterooms on Magic are enormous, and the aft balcony accessible staterooms have huge verandahs (some are 30-ft. long) as well.

The handicap accessible rooms on the Wonder are huge with plenty of open floor space, a large walk in closet, a couch, pull down bed, and a bathroom larger than the ones in some of the suites. The balcony is also sizable. If the only thing keeping you from cruising is concern over claustrophobic quarters, consider one of these cabins, although, first priority goes to those in need of the handicap accessibility.