Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS That is the question! I have been pricing Disney Cruises for about the last 7 months and am about to book (I think...) What I have found is that I will be paying about two grand more for basically the same cruise than I would by using another cruise line. Is the extra money worth it??? Feedback please!!! Being in Southern Cali, we have access to all the Disney magic right at our fingertips. Should I pay extra to have that same "happy" feeling on a cruise ship?
Originally Posted By Ursula I think you need to make sure you also pay for your sister and your brother-in-law or you will waste your money. :+) From what I hear, Disney is worth it. They have great programs that Tiggerbell (15) will adore, as in, no parents allowed! She'll make new friends and you'll make new friends.
Originally Posted By tapdancemom I've never cruised Disney before but as you say you have the "Magic" real close very close. If you're kids are young it's probably the in perks for them. I know someone who's worked with the children's groups and they have a blast. I've cruised Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and NCL and they all have their plus and minuses. When I get enough extra money put away hubby and I want to take our daughter and grandson on a Disney cruise because I know Andre would have the most fun on it. As far as hubby and I we love them all, cruising is GREAT!
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Boy...you've asked just the right question! My son and I went on our first cruise on the Disney Magic this past July to Mexico. It was awesome! The best vacation we've ever taken and we've taken a bunch. In fact...while on board, we booked another one for May 2007. For this one in July, we booked in May, 2004 and splurged big time with a verandah, catagory 6. It was expensive but we feel worth every penny. The food was great, could have used a little more "steak", but that's just me... Otherwise we saw lots of shows, movies, took advantage of the spa and even had a personal trainer work me over like never before! ha..ha.. They had a great band and even though my son doesn't like to dance, I didn't let that stop me! It was so much fun.... The only thing I noticed was after getting off the ship, it took about 2 weeks for me to get my "sea legs" back. I felt like I was rocking and sometimes had to grab onto a table walking by. I've never experienced that before..other than that we had a great time. Going on a Disney Cruise is Magical and everyone is happy and friendly. We were pampered and we met so many people. It was hard to say goodbye...but we shared a lot of hugs and we have so many memories. Only 595 days until we sail again. Geezzzzzz, I wish it were today!! ºoº
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS MsL, I just read your post to my 15 year old daughter, and we have decided that maybe the extra money is worth it!! We will be sailing probably Xmas time 2006. Thank you so much for the descriptive response. It helped our decision!!!
Originally Posted By Labuda 999, if you decide to go for a 3-night cruise, do the one that sails on 30 November 2006 and bring your sister! heheh
Originally Posted By MsLindanne So glad I helped you "999Haunts". My son is 20 but loves to travel with me, especially since I am the one paying for it! ha..ha..Oh by the way..we chose the early dining seating and Disney matched us up with 2 other single families. There were 3 of us ladies, and a total of 4 kids, including my son. The other children were younger, but we seemed to hit it off really well. I thought it would be awkward at first, but everyone relaxed and got to know each other quickly. Going during Christmas should be wonderful! We were on the ship for the 4th of July so they celebrated it in style. Including fireworks. You'll have a great time...if you have any other questions, feel free to ask. I'll try and answer best I can. Otherwise there are many other travelers on the boards that are experienced too. ºoº
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 As someone who has done a few cruises and has been on just about every ship that comes here.....it is soooooo worth it! You will not be sorry if you go with DCL. Which cruise are you looking at? (Ursula, I hope you know you will be expected to come if she is headed this way!!)
Originally Posted By homedisney You'll love it! We have only been on a Disney Cruise, and we wouldn't want to try anything but a Disney Cruise. The staff was absolutely amazing. Everyone was so warm and friendly and helpful. Like MsLindanne, we had a category 6 with verandah and really enjoyed it. The entire cruise was the most luxurious vacation I've ever experienced. Also, I think that Disney is the only cruise line authorized to have a fireworks show from the ship, which is incredible!
