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21 Aug 19, 09:19 PM |
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Join Date: Sep 13
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Can some one ‘sell’ the Disney cruise to me?
I’m close on pulling the trigger on my plans for 2020.
Giving serious thought about the three day Halloween Disney cruise from canaveral. Then i watched a YouTube walk through and it’s totally out me off. The rooms were very small for 2a and 2c. On board other than a lot of places to eat and drink. Then I looked at the itinerary and that’s all it seems to be used for. That and sleeping. Going to castaway cay and the Bahamas sounds great. Then I saw you don’t get free alcohol on board and pointed out all the places you can buy stuff. I’m sure it would cost probably close to £3500 for 3 nights. And on the first day it’s on at 4pm and the last day off at 730am. So only really 2 days on board I’m seeing it all in a negative light. Can someone sell me the positives? Please |
21 Aug 19, 09:23 PM |
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Imagineer
Join Date: Jun 16
Location: God's Own Country
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Personal opinion but I’d do the Royal one to the new Coco Cay. It’s a lot better island than the Disney one, it will probably save you $1000+ and that’s after you’ve bought the family drinks packages and Coco Cay water park tickets (if you want them).
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21 Aug 19, 09:36 PM |
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Join Date: Oct 15
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I booked ours on the day it was released, £2600 for 2 adults & 2 children with a verandah, 4 nights. I think the room will be perfectly big enough to accommodate us given that its for a relatively short period of time.
You can take 6 beers or 2 bottles of wine onboard with you per adult which is enough for us on such a short trip. If you're open to trying other cruise lines there are cheaper options. I nearly booked with Royal Caribbean but the Disney fan in me made the decision. |
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21 Aug 19, 09:38 PM |
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Join Date: Sep 13
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21 Aug 19, 09:52 PM |
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VIP Dibber
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We really enjoyed our three day cruise. Yes. The rooms are small but they are actually very comfortable and quite large compared to other cruise lines.
You can board quite early so you can get 2 1/2 days but you are definitely off early on the last morning. The entertainment is excellent. Loads of characters everywhere. Evening shows are superb. Castaway cay is lovely. Restaurants are very good. We really enjoyed it but we didn’t pay much as we used DVC points. Whenever I look at the price I can’t justify it. |
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21 Aug 19, 09:52 PM |
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VIP Dibber
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We booked the 4 night one directly with DCL for £1,552 for a veranda stateroom. We'll be on by mid day approx on day 1, then have 3 more full days, and breakfast on the final day, onboard with all food, soft drinks, entertainment, shows, great personal service etc included.
I don't think that's bad really compared to Mediteranean cruises and the size of the staterooms is around the same cruise industry wide.
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21 Aug 19, 09:57 PM |
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21 Aug 19, 10:01 PM |
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What attracted you to it in the first place? I have done this cruise although as an all adult party, and enjoyed it but have cruised before so size of cabin and the cost of alcohol / focus on food is not a surprise. I had a great relaxed time and enjoyed castaway cay and fireworks at sea.
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21 Aug 19, 10:03 PM |
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Excited about Disney
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We did a 7 night western Caribbean cruise with Disney in 2016. Loved it. We've booked the 7 night Eastern Caribbean for Easter break 2020.
It is expensive but it is a premium cruise. We found all the food great. The kids clubs (free from age 3 - 21) excellent, my daughter wanted to be there all the time. Castaway Cay was paradise, felt so secure and clean. The evening shows were broadway standard. One of our best holidays. |
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21 Aug 19, 10:14 PM |
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Join Date: Sep 13
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