PassPorter Community - Message Boards and Forums - Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/ Get onboard and share your plans and ask your questions about sailing the high seas on the Disney Cruise Line! Forum sponsored by MouseEarVacations.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:36:29 GMT vBulletin 120 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg PassPorter Community - Message Boards and Forums - Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/ Re-Booking While on a Cruise ??? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/209167-re-booking-while-cruise.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:12 GMT I have a question... We have booked our 2nd cruise on the Magic/Western Carribean for Feb 2011. We were thinking of booking our next cruise while on board the Magic(we were thinking of the Dream). If anyone has done that and has benefited from that please let me know. Is it really a good savings to do that? Thank you! :) I have a question... We have booked our 2nd cruise on the Magic/Western Carribean for Feb 2011. We were thinking of booking our next cruise while on board the Magic(we were thinking of the Dream). If anyone has done that and has benefited from that please let me know. Is it really a good savings to do that? Thank you! :) ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Magic#7564 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/209167-re-booking-while-cruise.html Which side do you prefer? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/209128-side-do-you-prefer.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:29:22 GMT Do you have a preference for which side of the ship you are on? What impacts your decision? Do you have a preference for which side of the ship you are on? What impacts your decision? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage All Ears http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/209128-side-do-you-prefer.html Outlook Cafe/Lounge Starboard Side by Donald88 -- DCL Photo of the Day (11-16-2009 09:43 AM) http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/209127-outlook-cafe-lounge-starboard-side-donald88-disney-cruise-line-photo-day-11-16-2009-09-43-am.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:04 GMT Here's the latest photo of a Disney cruise ship or one of its ports of call from the PassPorter Photo Archive:

Outlook Cafe/Lounge Starboard Side


Photo Contributed by: Donald88

Photo Description: Starboard side Lounge.

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]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Jennifer Marx http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/209127-outlook-cafe-lounge-starboard-side-donald88-disney-cruise-line-photo-day-11-16-2009-09-43-am.html <![CDATA[cruising "alone"]]> http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/209117-cruising-alone.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:42:11 GMT This is our first Disney Cruise and we couldn't be more excited. We're HUGE WDW fans, but haven't done the cruise thing yet.
I know my kids (DD, 9 and DS, 12) will be busy doing their thing and having a great time. But my DH would be content to stay in the room the whole trip and sleep or watch TV.
So my question is this... will I be the only "solo" in the adult activities? Will it be too awkward for me? I'm the one that wants to go out and have fun. I'm interested in learning about the ship, the activities, cooking demos.
Thanks! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage disneyrunningmom http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/209117-cruising-alone.html <![CDATA[It's almost here!]]> http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/209062-its-almost-here.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:49:23 GMT We booked our vacation over a year and a half ago, and we are down to single digits!! :woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot: We booked our vacation over a year and a half ago, and we are down to single digits!!
:woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot: ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage jhoshowski http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/209062-its-almost-here.html Kids Club http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/209014-kids-club.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:02:30 GMT I am traveling with a party of 14. 7 of them are kids ranging from 6 to 15. I know the kids clubs are arranged by age but what is the likelihood that I could get 3 of the kids (boys 7, 7 & 8) in the same kids club? 2 of them are cousins and they are all best friends. The 2 7 year olds are half a year younger than the 8 year old. Do you think they could move the 8 year old down? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage TraD4Disney http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/209014-kids-club.html Is parking at Port Canaveral always available? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/209001-parking-port-canaveral-always-available.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:19:24 GMT We are considering renting a car for our trip to the World and our Disney cruise in May. We have no experience with parking at Port Canaveral. Is parking always available? I called DCL and was told $15 per day - is there ever a case where the lot is full and you have to park somewhere else - if there even is anywhere else? Being from NYC, I always have concerns about parking availability, and would not want any problems, especially since we are traveling with 3 kids, 1 of whom is a toddler :crazy: Thanks! We are considering renting a car for our trip to the World and our Disney cruise in May.

We have no experience with parking at Port Canaveral. Is parking always available? I called DCL and was told $15 per day - is there ever a case where the lot is full and you have to park somewhere else - if there even is anywhere else? Being from NYC, I always have concerns about parking availability, and would not want any problems, especially since we are traveling with 3 kids, 1 of whom is a toddler :crazy:

Thanks! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage HakunaMatata http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/209001-parking-port-canaveral-always-available.html Dining Plan http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208985-dining-plan.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:23:23 GMT I was wondering why you cannot get the dining plan on your land portion of the land/sea package?
I have been using the dining plan since it became available and we love it. Paying in advance for everything we can makes things alot easier.
For some reason this just doesn't make any sense to me. Oh well, at least I get to go to Disney again. :smirk: E ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage tweety41 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208985-dining-plan.html <![CDATA[I can't believe we're going!]]> http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208962-i-cant-believe-were-going.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:37:19 GMT We had planned to spend New Year's Eve in Orlando doing Universal stuff, but then I got an impulsive whim to do a Disney cruise. So, two days later, hubby and I are booked on the Wonder with a non-refundable deposit!!!

I feel kind of crazed because I normally plan way ahead and there is no time to do so! We have been to Nassau numerous times and plan to just hang out at Senor Frogs this time around. We've already booked Palo for the 11:30 champagne brunch (perfect, we can eat it for lunch) and for 6:00 on our last night (yuck, but that was all they had left).

A few questions, if you don't mind:

1. I think I want to try to change Palo dinner. I don't want to miss Artist's Point or Triton's. I'm confused about the dining rotation. Is the "repeat" dining experience the last night (I.E. PLAP) or the third night? (I.E. LPPA) I've read material saying either way.

2. This trip is a budget-buster for us, so we are saving on expenses. What is FREE or CHEAP and fun to do at Castaway Cay?

3. Anything else we need to book/plan ahead for?

4. We want to go to the Space Center the day we disembark. What time can we reasonably expect to be off and at our car?

Any other advice would also be appreciated. We are five-time Carnival, two-time Princess, and one-time Royal Caribbean veterans so we are familiar with the basic cruise stuff.

Thanks! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Chelledun17 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208962-i-cant-believe-were-going.html St. Thomas/Coral World on your own? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208955-st-thomas-coral-world-your-own.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:39:40 GMT We're very interested in Coral World - so much so that we'd rather not be limited by DCL excursion timelines. (We've annual passholders at our state aquariums, and spend at least 3-4 hours at them when we visit. And DD really wants to see some coral!)

Has anyone done Coral World on their own? Where would we catch a cab? About how much would it be for a party of 4? Is it simple getting a cab back to the port? What else do I need to consider?

TIA! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage gzmtlock http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208955-st-thomas-coral-world-your-own.html Feb 20 Western Excursions? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208932-feb-20-western-excursions.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:17:36 GMT My sister, my two girls (8 & 3) and I will be going on our second western cruise on Feb 20, 2010. I am looking for some tips on doing some excusrions ourselves. Last time, we did it through Disney and felt we just paid too much. So I am willing to do some legwork to save some money.

Key West -- I am thinking about renting one of those little cars with GPS for the day. Has anybody done this? How much? Do I need to think about a car seat for my 3 year old? Where should we go?

Cozumel -- We swam with the dolphins last year and it was great. Now I am just thinking about some quiet time at the beach. Which would be a good one with kids? Light surf etc.

Grand Cayman -- I went there many years ago and would like to go to Rum Point again. No need to swim with the stingrays. Any ideas about how to get there? I do know that it is a bit of a drive, but how much?

Thanks for any info. We are looking forward to cruising again, but we would like to try something different as well this time. ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage graceandaudrey http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208932-feb-20-western-excursions.html Christmas Tree http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208929-christmas-tree.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:04:01 GMT I remember reading somewhere about having a small tree in your stateroom with ornaments. You have to order it before time and my time is short Dec. 19. Does anytone remember?:confused: I remember reading somewhere about having a small tree in your stateroom with ornaments. You have to order it before time and my time is short Dec. 19. Does anytone remember?:confused: ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage LindaCav http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208929-christmas-tree.html Palo for first night?? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208927-palo-first-night.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:01:52 GMT DH and I were going to forgo Palo for this cruise because it is our first and he didn't want to miss any of our dinner rotations or have to rush back to the boat for an early seating. However I was able to snag a reservation for our first night (Port Canaveral) at 6pm. This way we can enjoy Palo and then go to our late seating if we choose to for a light 2nd dinner/dessert or order some room service.

Is this a good idea or should I nix the Palo idea all together? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage srsatkowiak http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208927-palo-first-night.html Room 2586 Disney Magic http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208900-room-2586-disney-magic.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:54:24 GMT Have booked 2586 on Disney Magic. Have heard it is a noisy room. Anyone had this room and been bothered by noise? Have booked 2586 on Disney Magic. Have heard it is a noisy room. Anyone had this room and been bothered by noise? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Yepod http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208900-room-2586-disney-magic.html Yet another question http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208864-yet-another-question.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:19:59 GMT I know I saw the answer to this before, but I can't remember what was said!
My husband wants to know if they provide life jackets for the kids on Castaway Cay. Nicholas (DS6) is very "brave" when it comes to the water, but he is used to pools. He would probably be safer with some kind of swim aid, since he is just learning to swim. He had tubes in his ears until last summer, so he never really did much in the water before then, besides splashing around in the shallow end. Will they have something for him, or would I be better off packing his life jacket? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage jhoshowski http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208864-yet-another-question.html 3 and 4 day cruises http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208805-3-4-day-cruises.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:03:25 GMT Looking into booking a 3 and 4 day back to back on the Dream. Can anyone tell me how that works? Do we have to get off the ship or is there somewhere we can be on the ship? Looking into booking a 3 and 4 day back to back on the Dream. Can anyone tell me how that works? Do we have to get off the ship or is there somewhere we can be on the ship? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage eeyoregirl http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208805-3-4-day-cruises.html deposits for cruises that are http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208799-deposits-cruises.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:14:38 GMT how many people like the new deposit rates for disney cruise i think its alot if your almost paying about 40% for a cruise that is almost 2years away:ouch::ouch::question::question::news::news::yeahthat::yeahthat::eeek::mad::mad::shocked::shocked::shocked::thanks::pixie: how many people like the new deposit rates for disney cruise i think its alot if your almost paying about 40% for a cruise that is almost 2years away:ouch::ouch::question::question::news::news::y eahthat::yeahthat::eeek::mad::mad::shocked::shocke d::shocked::thanks::pixie: ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage tigersprinkles http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208799-deposits-cruises.html Disney Dream July 24, 2011 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208778-disney-dream-july-24-2011-a.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:37:59 GMT We are booked and we are happy! Can't wait! The countdown begins. I will be looking forward to a pass porter book pretty quick so that we can begin to plan our trip! I guess in January we will also be looking on here for tips that you folks have! Bon Voyage!:D ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Tim and Tina Ann http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208778-disney-dream-july-24-2011-a.html Cancellation of Summer 2011 Med cruises....anyone here affected? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208770-cancellation-summer-2011-med-cruises-anyone-here-affected.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:22:22 GMT I had heard that people were getting telephone calls from their TA's telling them that DCL was cancelling their Summer 2011 med cruises and not taking any more reservations for those dates. I think this effected those cruises from July 30, 2011 forward, yet the September 2011 TA seems to still be on.

Is anyone here affected by this? What if any news have you heard? Some are speculating that the Alaska and Dream cruises lowered interest in the Summer 2011 cruises for the Med. Others are saying that DCL may be bringing the Magic back early to do 7 day Eastern and Western sailings. However, this seems strange since the September TA has not been cancelled.

Any thoughts? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage JKSWonder http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208770-cancellation-summer-2011-med-cruises-anyone-here-affected.html Castaway Cabana http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208717-castaway-cabana.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:34:47 GMT Is there any idea of the daily rate for the new Cabanas planned for Castaway Cay? I know the massage cabana rates are relatively high, but since that is a bit of the orange to apple bit... Is there any idea of the daily rate for the new Cabanas planned for Castaway Cay? I know the massage cabana rates are relatively high, but since that is a bit of the orange to apple bit... ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage hunnybe http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208717-castaway-cabana.html Special House Party Offer http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208694-special-house-party-offer.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:36:44 GMT Hi Everyone, I just got this email:

"As a thank you for being part of the House Party community, we’re giving you a special, chance at an even better rate. Set sail on May 20, 2010 on our 3-night Bahamian cruise, and save $50* per person on prevailing rates from DisneyCruise.com!

That means that a family of four can save an additional $200 off the already great rates. This offer is only available to registered House Party hosts and guests, contact your Travel Agent or Disney Cruise Line for booking."

check with your host/hostess for full booking details. Since it says call your TA you can still get this and a shipboard credit

Hope this helps someone deciding to go ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Sandy_N http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208694-special-house-party-offer.html Port Upgrade http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208658-port-upgrade.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:13:30 GMT What is the liklihood of getting a port upgrade? I have never tried for one of these and was curious. I am booked during spring break and am happy with the room we are booking, but if I could snag a bigger room for a great price! Well... What is the liklihood of getting a port upgrade? I have never tried for one of these and was curious. I am booked during spring break and am happy with the room we are booking, but if I could snag a bigger room for a great price! Well... ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage hunnybe http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208658-port-upgrade.html <![CDATA[I'm leaving tomorrow for our cruise on Saturday!]]> http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208624-im-leaving-tomorrow-our-cruise-saturday.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:47:51 GMT Flying out early in the morning. We are staying two nights before we leave to visit with family in the area. We are so excited. This is our first cruise! Susu Flying out early in the morning. We are staying two nights before we leave to visit with family in the area.

We are so excited. This is our first cruise!

Susu ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Susu http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208624-im-leaving-tomorrow-our-cruise-saturday.html More enjoyable cruise -- suggestions. http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208614-more-enjoyable-cruise-suggestions.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:49:27 GMT Make Your Cruise More Enjoyable by Following These Suggestions ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208614-more-enjoyable-cruise-suggestions.html Shore Excursions for N Europe? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208596-shore-excursions-n-europe.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:27:44 GMT Does anyone know WHEN they will post the shore excursions for the Northern Europe itineraries? I know I can't actually start booking until March, but I am a PLANNER, so I am anxious to see the offerings and figure out which ports we may want to do on our own, and where we'd like to do excursions.
Anyone remember how far out DCL posted the first time they went to Europe? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage cubfancolleen http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208596-shore-excursions-n-europe.html Question re Illness on DCL http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208595-question-re-illness-disney-cruise-line.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:08:18 GMT Forgive me if this has been asked and answered, but what is DCL's flu policy? If you come down with it while on board, is there tamiflu in the medical center? We've been exposed and I am afraid that we'll come down with it while on board. ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Phelpsie http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208595-question-re-illness-disney-cruise-line.html Discounted Cruises for Military http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208589-discounted-cruises-military.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:27:23 GMT This week only- booking this week through Nov 15th- DCL is having Discounted Cruises for active duty and retired military and activated Reservists (3-day Bahamas, 4-day Bahamas, and 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean; certain sailing dates). Based on a check, it is a GOOD savings- hundreds of $$.

Here's the DCL site (under special offers): http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/sp...ilitary-rates/

Happy Veteran's Day and God Bless America.

Kathy FG
US Army ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage KathyFG http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208589-discounted-cruises-military.html Online Check-in http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208578-online-check.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:42:40 GMT I really want to do online check-in. We arrive in 3 days and I'm dying to get as much done as possible. I booked through DCL for the land and sea so I don't have a confirmation number or reservation number for our POR stay, just one for the whole package. Does that mean I can't check-in online? I am registered on the Disneyworld website, but its not giving me an option to check in because it can't find a reservation for me... ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage SOmommy http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208578-online-check.html Torn http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208558-torn.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:45:53 GMT I had originally booked 2 connecting verandah rooms for our family,2 adults and 4 children, ages 12,9, 7 and 4. To save some money, I let go of those rooms and booked a verandah room with an inside stateroom across. Did I make a mistake? please help! I had originally booked 2 connecting verandah rooms for our family,2 adults and 4 children, ages 12,9, 7 and 4. To save some money, I let go of those rooms and booked a verandah room with an inside stateroom across. Did I make a mistake? please help! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage marieH. http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208558-torn.html When do the prices increase? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208546-when-do-prices-increase.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:46:46 GMT We're planning to cruise in August 2011 on the Dream. Bookings just opened yesterday but I can't book until January 2010. Should I be worried about a price increase between now and then? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage tootogether http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208546-when-do-prices-increase.html Inaugural Dream Cruise - Deposit Caveat - NON REFUNDABLE http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208493-inaugural-dream-cruise-deposit-caveat-non-refundable.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:41:08 GMT My wife and I (and our 2 adult sons) booked ourselves on the Inaugural Dream Cruise this morning. YAH! The only minor detail that I'm not 100% happy about is that the deposit ($400 per person) are NON-REFUNDABLE. Just a word to the wise if you're unsure.

As the counter on-line says only 443 more days.... ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage bobyetman http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208493-inaugural-dream-cruise-deposit-caveat-non-refundable.html Onboard Booking incentive...Dream?? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208462-onboard-booking-incentive-dream.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:23:24 GMT I apologize if this has been asked...but is there any word about onboard booking for the Dream? We are cruising in March 2010 and were thinking of booking the Dream then, but if there is no incentive I may reconsider. Thoughts? I apologize if this has been asked...but is there any word about onboard booking for the Dream? We are cruising in March 2010 and were thinking of booking the Dream then, but if there is no incentive I may reconsider. Thoughts? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage hunnybe http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208462-onboard-booking-incentive-dream.html Movie openings on board? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208453-movie-openings-board.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:15:07 GMT This may have been asked before , but do they usually show movies that have just opened on board the cruise? We'll be sailing on March 6th and Alice in Wonderland opens on the 5th!!!! We can't wait to see it and are hoping that it will be shown on board. What do you think? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage lablady http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208453-movie-openings-board.html Barcelona Taxi or Town Car http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208430-barcelona-taxi-town-car.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:20:43 GMT We are taking the Med Cruise in May 2010. There are 4 adults and I was not sure if a taxi in Barcelona would fit us and the luggage? Would we need two taxis? I was thinking about getting a Town Car (the Pass Porter Med Ports as Town Car server listed that looks good). What are your thoughts taxi or town car in Barcelona? We are taking the Med Cruise in May 2010. There are 4 adults and I was not sure if a taxi in Barcelona would fit us and the luggage? Would we need two taxis? I was thinking about getting a Town Car (the Pass Porter Med Ports as Town Car server listed that looks good).

What are your thoughts taxi or town car in Barcelona? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage moneyhappy http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208430-barcelona-taxi-town-car.html Back to Back Question http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208427-back-back-question.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:19:19 GMT For those of you who have done back to back cruises, how does it work? Do you have to get off the ship? If you are allowed to stay on where can you go on the ship? We have B2B's booked on the Dream in 2011, just wondering how it will work. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage disneyfan4994 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208427-back-back-question.html Super Bowl Cruise http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208375-super-bowl-cruise.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:15:59 GMT Has anyone been on a cruise during the Super Bowl? Do they have a big party and put it on the big screen? If so, does anyone have any pictures of the screen with the game on it? We are surprising our kids with a 2011 Cruise to the Western Carribean during Super Bowl and we are looking for pictures to make an invitation to a Super Bowl Party. We want to make a homemade invitation and we are looking for pictures to make it. We plan on telling them during our own SuperBowl party 2010. If anyone has anything we would appreciate you posting it for us. Thanks a lot! :) Has anyone been on a cruise during the Super Bowl? Do they have a big party and put it on the big screen? If so, does anyone have any pictures of the screen with the game on it? We are surprising our kids with a 2011 Cruise to the Western Carribean during Super Bowl and we are looking for pictures to make an invitation to a Super Bowl Party. We want to make a homemade invitation and we are looking for pictures to make it. We plan on telling them during our own SuperBowl party 2010. If anyone has anything we would appreciate you posting it for us. Thanks a lot! :) ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Magic#7564 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208375-super-bowl-cruise.html Embarkation http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208336-embarkation.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:50:09 GMT Can somone please explain to me step by step the process of arriving at the Cruise Ship and loading the ship?
This is making me so nervous, because I don't know what to expect!!
If we stop at the store and bring water and beer with us, do we have to carry that around with us, or do we have to but it in a suitcase?
TIA ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage heidi75 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208336-embarkation.html Pics after the Wonder Dry Dock http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208296-pics-after-wonder-dry-dock.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:11:28 GMT I was wondering if anyone has been on the Wonder since the dry dock? If so what did you think of the changes and if you have any pictures that your willing to share. I was wondering if anyone has been on the Wonder since the dry dock? If so what did you think of the changes and if you have any pictures that your willing to share. ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage 12cjl http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208296-pics-after-wonder-dry-dock.html <![CDATA[Disney Magic "Cake" Towel Sculpture by MickeyWatch -- DCL Photo of the Day (10-25-2009 06:24 PM)]]> http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208268-disney-magic-cake-towel-sculpture-mickeywatch-disney-cruise-line-photo-day-10-25-2009-06-24-pm.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:51:26 GMT Here's the latest photo of a Disney cruise ship or one of its ports of call from the PassPorter Photo Archive:

Disney Magic "Cake" Towel Sculpture


Photo Contributed by: MickeyWatch

Photo Description: Our cabin steward left this huge towel birthday cake in our cabin for us to discover after touring Florence, Italy. We celebrated my 50th birthday on July 7, 2007, the first day of the cruise.

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]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Jennifer Marx http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208268-disney-magic-cake-towel-sculpture-mickeywatch-disney-cruise-line-photo-day-10-25-2009-06-24-pm.html I know the answer, but. . . http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208259-i-know-answer-but.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:11:40 GMT My mom is concerned because she cannot find a spot online to reserve Aqua Trikes for Castaway Cay. I told her that I don't believe that you pre-reserve them, and they are on a first come, first serve basis. She is going crazy over this, so can someone (or multiple someones) help me out?!?! :p ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage jhoshowski http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208259-i-know-answer-but.html How do you find out what movies will be playing... http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208244-how-do-you-find-out-what-movies-will-playing.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:32:41 GMT My cruise is coming up very fast..Nov 14, so I am thinking maybe there is some information on this somewhere. I know that A Christmas Carol is coming out, and the Princess and the Frog comes out in December, but I was wondering if there is any possibilities they will premier the film early (since they say they do this sometimes). We are getting so excited! Susu My cruise is coming up very fast..Nov 14, so I am thinking maybe there is some information on this somewhere. I know that A Christmas Carol is coming out, and the Princess and the Frog comes out in December, but I was wondering if there is any possibilities they will premier the film early (since they say they do this sometimes).

We are getting so excited!

Susu ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Susu http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208244-how-do-you-find-out-what-movies-will-playing.html Halloween on DCL http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208206-halloween-disney-cruise-line.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:17:49 GMT Ok so for all of you who sailed over Halloween what was it like and did the kids like it? We are considering it and wanted to know what it was like. THe kids would like to know if there is any tricker treating onboard? Would you sail again at that time? THanks for you thoughts Ok so for all of you who sailed over Halloween what was it like and did the kids like it? We are considering it and wanted to know what it was like. THe kids would like to know if there is any tricker treating onboard? Would you sail again at that time? THanks for you thoughts ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage disneydeva http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208206-halloween-disney-cruise-line.html Shower Question http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208183-shower-question.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:45:03 GMT This is a weird question I know, but my sister and I just took a Disney cruise this summer. It was her first cruise and she liked it so much she would like to go back with her husband. The only problem is that her husband is pretty tall and she said that he would be too tall for the showers. I suggested that he use the showers in the locker room, as I have read that some people just prefer those showers. She thinks that other tall people must also have this problem and that maybe there is another solution. I knew if there was someone on this board would have the answer, so help me out. What do tall people do on a cruise? Are the showers in higher categories bigger than in the lower cat staterooms or do they just use the locker rooms? My sister will appreciate any help you can give her!!! :D This is a weird question I know, but my sister and I just took a Disney cruise this summer. It was her first cruise and she liked it so much she would like to go back with her husband. The only problem is that her husband is pretty tall and she said that he would be too tall for the showers. I suggested that he use the showers in the locker room, as I have read that some people just prefer those showers. She thinks that other tall people must also have this problem and that maybe there is another solution. I knew if there was someone on this board would have the answer, so help me out. What do tall people do on a cruise? Are the showers in higher categories bigger than in the lower cat staterooms or do they just use the locker rooms? My sister will appreciate any help you can give her!!! :D ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage StitchLover http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208183-shower-question.html Packing Question http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208149-packing-question.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:21:34 GMT Since I can't find my passporter and ALL MY DCL INFO...(freaking out a little but I am sure I will find it)...We are sailing a 4-night bahamas cruise over thanksgiving, do we have a dress up night? If so how dressy is dressed up? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage srsatkowiak http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208149-packing-question.html Do they stilll do bounceback offers on cruise? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208147-do-they-stilll-do-bounceback-offers-cruise.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:03:28 GMT We haven't been on DCL in 10 years, but will be going in May 2010. I am VERY tempted to see if we can swing a cruise in 2011 on Dream :crazy:

What are the typical bounceback offers, if they still do them, and do you think they would do these for Dream (I'm thinking maybe not, since it's a new ship?).

If they aren't likely to do a bounceback offer valid for Dream, I might consider trying to book on 11/9.

Thanks! :) ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage HakunaMatata http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208147-do-they-stilll-do-bounceback-offers-cruise.html Dining on the Dream http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208132-dining-dream.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:20:06 GMT With the extra people on board and the same number of restaurants in the rotation, I'm wondering if the extra size of the dining locations will make the service slower and make the rooms seem like banquet halls. Also, unless Palo will have a lot larger capacity it'll make the drama of snagging reservations even worse. Any thoughts? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage lauriep http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208132-dining-dream.html CRUISE DINING HELP http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208130-cruise-dining-help.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:18:05 GMT My husband and I are going on our first cruise this February for our anniversary. We are doing the western bound 7 night magic cruise on the 20. Our anniversary is the 22 and is a sea day. I was thinking about doing Palo for dinner this day. What will be a good dining rotation schedule so we will not miss anything in the main dining hall? I was also thinking maybe we can go to Palo early and still go to our dinner dining hall( we have the second seating) to see the show. Or in DH case he can get him something to eat if he do not like Palo food. Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated. Dawn My husband and I are going on our first cruise this February for our anniversary. We are doing the western bound 7 night magic cruise on the 20. Our anniversary is the 22 and is a sea day. I was thinking about doing Palo for dinner this day. What will be a good dining rotation schedule so we will not miss anything in the main dining hall? I was also thinking maybe we can go to Palo early and still go to our dinner dining hall( we have the second seating) to see the show. Or in DH case he can get him something to eat if he do not like Palo food. Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated.

Dawn ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage PURPLEPRINCESS http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208130-cruise-dining-help.html <![CDATA[Cruise line info and itinarary by ship's name - Disney]]> http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208110-cruise-line-info-itinarary-ships-name-disney.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:45 GMT Disney cruise ship time schedules.

Show Cruise Information

Click on "your" ship to get the below information.

Ship itinerary arrival and departure time plus time at sea. The link also describes what your package includes. Plus more information.

With this itineary you can tell in advance the time you dock and depart. If you use this itinerary, now, be sure and check when you board in case there are changes that might include weather. ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208110-cruise-line-info-itinarary-ships-name-disney.html DME for our land and sea package http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208104-dme-our-land-sea-package.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:58:37 GMT This has been bugging me for a while so I guess I should just ask here where I won't feel stupid for asking...
When I originally booked our package we were also doing the flight through Disney too, but then I had it removed because we ended up booking the flight on our own. When I called them to remove it (this was months ago), they did but then added a charge for the DME, I think $69/person (4 of us), which covers us from the airport to the resort to the port back to the resort and then to the airport again. Now I thought I read somewhere that DME is free for resort guests, and we are staying at the POR before our cruise and have a post night at the CBR after our cruise, so is it accurate to still be charged for the DME?

Thanks!!! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage SOmommy http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208104-dme-our-land-sea-package.html Palo Tipping http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208103-palo-tipping.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:52:18 GMT We added the prepaid gratuities to our package for convenience sake, since this is our first cruise and we are bundling it with a land stay it just made sense. However, we do have reservations at Palo for our final night and I'm not clear if we are to tip our Palo servers seperately and by how much?

Thanks all!! Only 1 1/2 weeks left!!!!!!!! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage SOmommy http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208103-palo-tipping.html Van Service to Port Canaveral http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208101-van-service-port-canaveral.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:37:41 GMT We are in desparate need of finding a van service that will take us from the Hampton Inn at Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral this Saturday Nov. 7th. FL Tours who we used before is booked. Quicksilver will not pick us up til 10:30 AM and that is too late for us. We want to get to the port by 9:45 as we like to get ther early before the crowds get in and get checked in and relax in the terminal. We need a service that will get us at 8:45 - 9:00 and stop at the Publix near Port Canaveral so we can get beer, wine and bottled water. HELP PLEASE ! We are in desparate need of finding a van service that will take us from the Hampton Inn at Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral this Saturday Nov. 7th. FL Tours who we used before is booked. Quicksilver will not pick us up til 10:30 AM and that is too late for us. We want to get to the port by 9:45 as we like to get ther early before the crowds get in and get checked in and relax in the terminal.

We need a service that will get us at 8:45 - 9:00 and stop at the Publix near Port Canaveral so we can get beer, wine and bottled water.

HELP PLEASE ! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage cfaletra http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208101-van-service-port-canaveral.html ST. PETERSBURG 6/12/2010 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208092-st-petersburg-6-12-2010-a.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:27:14 GMT Well, we are going again on a Disney cruise. Family of 4 adults looking to join another Disney group in St. Petersbug (private tour agency not DCL) We love to meet new people. We are VERY flexible in what we see and do in Russia. Just so excited and can't believe we are really able to go next year.
If you're group could handle 4 more, please let me know.
Happy Sailing ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage has http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208092-st-petersburg-6-12-2010-a.html Cat 4 GTY vs. Cat 5 7576? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208083-cat-4-gty-vs-cat-5-7576-a.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:25:19 GMT When we booked our January cruise in mid-September, we looked for a Category 4 room to give us a little extra space (our kids are 6 and 11). There were no category 4s available, so we booked a Category 5 room, 7576 (which , by coincidence, is next to the room we stayed at on our first cruise in 2002). That location seemed convenient to the elevators, midway between the restaurants/kids club decks and the pool decks, and generally fine. We've stayed in Category 5 rooms before when the kids were smaller and been fine. On our last cruise my mother-in-law had the connecting room next door, so one of the kids stayed with her which alleviated crowding in our room.

I noticed this morning that disneycruise.com was now showing availability for Category 4 on our cruise, so I called our travel agent. For an extra $180, she was able to upgrade us to a Category 4 guarantee. Now I'm just a little bit nervous about not knowing the location. Are there any "bad" Cat 4 rooms, or should we be fine anywhere? None of us is particularly prone to seasickness.

Thanks!
Melissa ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage MelissaL http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208083-cat-4-gty-vs-cat-5-7576-a.html Confirmation and dining time? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208082-confirmation-dining-time.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:19:42 GMT Hi:

We booked our cruise several months ago, but I'm just now looking more closely at the confirmation. Does "Main" under dining indicate that you have the early seating - or is this something else? I know we requested, and were give, early seating, but not sure if this is where it is listed.

:thanks: ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage HakunaMatata http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208082-confirmation-dining-time.html <![CDATA[Do you tip even if you don't eat?]]> http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208073-do-you-tip-even-if-you-dont-eat.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:24:17 GMT Do you still tip your waitstaff for evenings you don't eat in the dining room? For example, if we only eat in the dining room 5 out of the 7 nights on a cruise do we still base our tips on 7? :confused: ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage hollypoast http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208073-do-you-tip-even-if-you-dont-eat.html Opinion-Varandah stateroom with cat 11 opposite for kids. http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208069-opinion-varandah-stateroom-cat-11-opposite-kids.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:37:31 GMT :confused:Has anyone had a varandah stateroom with cat 11 opposite for the kids? We usually have connecting cat 10s, but would like to have a varandah but dont really wont to pay of two! Would 3 kids be ok opposite? Ages 15,13.12. Thanks :p :confused:Has anyone had a varandah stateroom with cat 11 opposite for the kids? We usually have connecting cat 10s, but would like to have a varandah but dont really wont to pay of two! Would 3 kids be ok opposite? Ages 15,13.12. Thanks :p ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Amanda Claire http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208069-opinion-varandah-stateroom-cat-11-opposite-kids.html My head is spinning!!! http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208057-my-head-spinning.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:09:42 GMT Okay, so we all know that we can book the Dream starting on the 9th (those of low-lifes that are only Castaway Silver at this point- ;)). I, however, must have been stuck under some kind of rock and not reading my travel-agent emails thoroughly enough because I just found this out!!!

I'm busy planning our May 2010 trip--our first trip as DVC members. we just bought air last week and tomorrow I make our ADR's...and now I am thinking "should we book a trip on the Dream?"

Am I crazy to be thinking about booking our 2011 trip next week when I haven't even gotten my head totally around the 2010 trip!?!?

If we do the Dream (which we always said we wanted to do in the inaugural year), we're hoping for the May 29th 5-day-double-dip. What do you think? Bite the bullet and the deposit $$ and book it?! Or wait awhile till we get more of the $ for the 2010 trip set aside?! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage abcangie87 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208057-my-head-spinning.html A DREAM come true! http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208054-dream-come-true.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:15:12 GMT Thanks to Marisa :waytogo:, we are booked on a 4 and 3 night B2B for August 21, 2011 on the DREAM!!!!!!! :thewave::woot::thewave::woot: We are going to RIDE THE DUCK!!!!! Thanks to Marisa :waytogo:, we are booked on a 4 and 3 night B2B for August 21, 2011 on the DREAM!!!!!!! :thewave::woot::thewave::woot:
We are going to RIDE THE DUCK!!!!! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Mulan2 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208054-dream-come-true.html Transfers with the least amount of hassle? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208045-transfers-least-amount-hassle.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:16:58 GMT As I start putting together our trip, the one thing hanging me up is the logistics of transferring from MCO to Port Canaveral, to Pop Century, then to MCO. Those of you that have done this....what do you suggest? I've read all kinds of different ideas, and I'm getting very confused!!! I don't want to spend a ton of money, but then I don't want the hassles of rental counters, shuttles from place to place, etc! We come a long way and we're usually pretty brain-dead when we get to Orlando! :D

We will probably fly in semi-late the night before our cruise. I'm thinking of getting a room at the Hyatt to simplify things. Should we just take Disney transpo? I think it was going to cost about $260 for roundtrip MCO transfers for three people? I don't mind driving, but paying for parking, or returning a car at Port Canaveral, then doing it all over again at the end of the cruise seems like a pain. It wouldn't even save me money from the prices that I've been seeing for rentals. I don't mind using Disney transpos once we're at WDW, and we could use DME on the way home.

Do you have to transfer at the airport? Can you use Disney transpo from the port to Pop Century? I'm thinking that they only go to certain resorts. I know that I could just call and ask a CM, but I know that you guys usually know more than they do! he he

What would you suggest? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage lablady http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208045-transfers-least-amount-hassle.html Sometimes you have to give a little to get a little!! http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208042-sometimes-you-have-give-little-get-little.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:52:12 GMT Well, I did what I NEVER thought that I would do. I gave up my verandah. Sigh.

Originally we had a four-day Bahamian cruise reserved. We've never cruised before (it will be me and my DDs 15 & 7) and we're super excited!! I had a category 6 reserved and planned on adding a few days afterwards at WDW. Honestly, I wasn't really excited about Nassau, but I figured the ship would make up for that!

After talking to a few people at work who have done cruises, Disney and otherwise, they heartily recommended a longer cruise. A few cranky people on another board advised me to just give up the verandah. I wouldn't have listened to them, since they were insulting my choice, but my coworkers were much nicer.......(yeah, I can be stubborn. :rolleyes:)

So.....we changed our cruise from a 4-day to a 7-day Western Caribbean! I chose a category 9 and requested a large porthole room, which I think I got. Stateroom 2578?I'm much more excited about the ports-of-call on this itinerary! We actually saved $600 from the original plan of a 4 day cruise and 3 nights at WL with tickets. I'm thinking that I still may add on a couple days at WDW, but we'll probably go with Pop since we'll be commando touring. The only painful part is the price of the park tickets since it's such a short trip. Who knows, maybe when the time comes I'll invest in some non-expiring ones....must crunch the numbers!

What do you think? Would you do this? I really thought that I had to have a verandah, but figured that it wouldn't hurt to try it this way just once. I know the advantages....enjoying the verandah early in the am and late at night. Peace and quiet (I'm assuming). Please reassure me that these porthole rooms are still cool!

Oh well......I vow to be happy with my choice while still sending prayers to the upgrade fairies!!! :pixie: ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage lablady http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208042-sometimes-you-have-give-little-get-little.html Disney Dream itineraries 2011 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208023-disney-dream-itineraries-2011-a.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:11:17 GMT Is there anywhere that the actual sailing dates have been publicly announced for the Disney Dream for 2011? I know it's going to be doing 3-, 4- and 5- night sailings and I know the date of the first sailing, but I can't find anymore than that. Is it all a big secret until 9 November, when bookings open up generally? I'm just curious and wanted to see what the dates were.... ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage chezp http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208023-disney-dream-itineraries-2011-a.html 2010 Price Reductions??? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208018-2010-price-reductions.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:01:23 GMT I have noticed the 2010 3 & 4 night cruise prices for the Wonder have been increasing a bit over the last few months. Does anyone think they might decrease if a lot of dummy bookings are moved to the Dream for 2011? Thanks! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage pudinhd http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208018-2010-price-reductions.html Hip, Hip Hooray!!!!! http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208013-hip-hip-hooray.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:53:18 GMT Just got word that someone on my sailing on the 29th got their documents today! It is really getting close now - I am so excited!! Just got word that someone on my sailing on the 29th got their documents today! It is really getting close now - I am so excited!! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage jhoshowski http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208013-hip-hip-hooray.html Inaugural Dream sailing here I come! http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208012-inaugural-dream-sailing-here-i-come.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:16:45 GMT I booked myself first thing this morning for the inaugural sailing of the Disney Dream! I am so excited! I was at the Dream Event last week in NYC. The ship looked so amazing I couldn’t wait to go. I really want to try the Aquaduck. I booked an inside stateroom for myself. I got to see one of the new virtual port holes for the inside staterooms at the Dream event so now I will have one in my room. It looked pretty cool! I booked myself first thing this morning for the inaugural sailing of the Disney Dream! I am so excited! I was at the Dream Event last week in NYC. The ship looked so amazing I couldn’t wait to go. I really want to try the Aquaduck. I booked an inside stateroom for myself. I got to see one of the new virtual port holes for the inside staterooms at the Dream event so now I will have one in my room. It looked pretty cool! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Carolcruisingco http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208012-inaugural-dream-sailing-here-i-come.html Chakaanab and Discover Mexico Excursion...how is it? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208000-chakaanab-discover-mexico-excursion-how.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:28:12 GMT We have booked the Chakaanab and Discover Mexico Excursion and I am anxious to hear reviews. We have a 9 and nearly 12 year old. We'd like to give them a taste of Mexico with both fun and some education!

We originally booked the Jeep Exploration.

Any advice, reviews, ideas?

TIA

Susu ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Susu http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/208000-chakaanab-discover-mexico-excursion-how.html Verandah differences ?? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207991-verandah-differences.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:53:24 GMT Hi Everyone .

It's been a long time since I've been here!! I am back with cruise questions. I have never done a Disney cruise before , but now finally have a few families wanting to try to plan for Feb 2011. Seems sooooo far away when I say it ...hahaha. I've been doing all my research on it all ,and am wondering what is the difference between a Navigators verandah and just Verandah ??? The only thing I ever see is " a white wall ". :confused:

While I'm on stateroom questions , is decks 1 and 2 not a good idea? I've always been told to try and stay as close to the middle (1/2 way up ) so as to not feel the ships movement as much.

Any help would be greatly appreciated ....and I'm sure I'll be back with more questions :)

Thanks !!!! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage holly40 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207991-verandah-differences.html Ordes Form For Free Disney Cruise Planning DVD http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207974-ordes-form-free-disney-cruise-planning-dvd.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:51:41 GMT Free Disney Cruise Vacation Planning DVD Disney Cruise Line ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207974-ordes-form-free-disney-cruise-planning-dvd.html Activities and Things To Do Aboard Disney Cruise Lines http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207956-activities-things-do-aboard-disney-cruise-lines.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:16:25 GMT On the first link below remember to click on the pictures for more information.

Disney Cruise Lines attractions things to do activity aboard ship entertainmen

Top 3 things to do aboard ships | ExpertCruiser.com

Disney Cruise Line Activities and Entertainment

Onboard Disney Cruise Line - Ship Activities - Entertainment - Dining - Stater

Disney Top 10 things to do on a Disney Cruise - Disney Top 10

Disney Cruise Line Offers Family Activities for Every Age | Traveling Mom

Outdoor Travel goes cruising: Ship activities aboard the Disney Wonder ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207956-activities-things-do-aboard-disney-cruise-lines.html Dining Time- what do I want? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207943-dining-time-what-do-i-want.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:33:36 GMT When I booked our reservation I selected the main dining setting. I was looking at our reservation online last night and it seems we may have been bumped to the late seating. I plan to call today to ask about but I'm a little on the fence about what I really want.

On one hand, I'm traveling with a 3 year old so I think early would be better.

On the other hand, we are from WI (central time) so even if we ate at 8pm it would really seem more like 7 pm plus two of the days in port the departure time is after the first seating starts.

And since you are reading this.... what night (on a 7 ngt cruise) should I book Palo?

Help me... what do I want. :confused: ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage hollypoast http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207943-dining-time-what-do-i-want.html Videogames by land and sea with Disney http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207938-videogames-land-sea-disney.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:11:44 GMT Videogames By Land And Sea With Disney - CBS News (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/26/tech/gamecore/main4635622.shtml) Videogames By Land And Sea With Disney - CBS News ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207938-videogames-land-sea-disney.html Water coaster on Disney Dream--Cool! http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207930-water-coaster-disney-dream-cool.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:38:13 GMT AquaDuck Water Slide | Disney Dream Pools | Disney Cruise Line

You can see pix and a virtual-ride "video" of the Aqua Duck water coaster that will be on the Disney Dream. It's really neat!! :) ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage happyhedgehogs http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207930-water-coaster-disney-dream-cool.html How much $ to take http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207888-how-much-take.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:41 GMT So I am considering doing a cruise to wrap up or lead to our first trip to WDW.

I planned $100 a day for WDW and that I was told was alot.

So how much should I take on the cruise? The ship is Disney wonder and the destination was the Bahamas the dates are either the 4 night 1/102010-1/14/2010 or 3 night 1/21/1010-1/24/2010.

We have never been on a cruise either.

I'm trying to convince my DH to splurge. We went on one measly vacation this year :( ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage singhsongs http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207888-how-much-take.html Disney Dream Webcast http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207884-disney-dream-webcast.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:36:43 GMT For those who missed it yesterday, the full webcast is available here Disney Cruise Line (http://www.disneycruiselineevents.com/disneydream/) very fun to watch! For those who missed it yesterday, the full webcast is available here Disney Cruise Line
very fun to watch! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Lumieregirl http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207884-disney-dream-webcast.html Is the Dream Too Big? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207875-dream-too-big.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:27:36 GMT The ship looks wonderful and we will include it in future plans but does anyone feel that 4,000 passengers might be too many? The ship looks wonderful and we will include it in future plans but does anyone feel that 4,000 passengers might be too many? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage modisney http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207875-dream-too-big.html car rental question http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207863-car-rental-question.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:16:14 GMT I went on the budget site and used the code you guys suggested (from Joe) and got a great price I just want to make sure I do not need to present any coupon or something, the code was from wal mart thanks Powder I went on the budget site and used the code you guys suggested (from Joe) and got a great price I just want to make sure I do not need to present any coupon or something, the code was from wal mart thanks Powder ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage powder http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207863-car-rental-question.html towel sculpture at turndown by MickeyWatch -- DCL Photo of the Day (10-25-2009 05:24 PM) http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207854-towel-sculpture-turndown-mickeywatch-disney-cruise-line-photo-day-10-25-2009-05-24-pm.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:20:14 GMT Here's the latest photo of a Disney cruise ship or one of its ports of call from the PassPorter Photo Archive:

towel sculpture at turndown


Photo Contributed by: MickeyWatch

Photo Description: Our cabin steward left this huge towel birthday cake in our cabin for us to discover after touring Florence, Italy. We celebrated my 50th birthday on July 7, 2007, the first day of the cruise.

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Many more photos of Disney cruising are in the PassPorter Photo Archive.

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]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Jennifer Marx http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207854-towel-sculpture-turndown-mickeywatch-disney-cruise-line-photo-day-10-25-2009-05-24-pm.html Just back from the Dream Announcement! http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207813-just-back-dream-announcement.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:58:25 GMT I just returned home from the Dream Announcement. I promise to post pictures shortly! Disney always puts on such amazing events. I don't think I have anything new to tell you since they did the live webcast at the same time but if anyone has any questions- please let me know and I would be happy to try to answer them.

One thing I did learn that surprised me-- all the beds will be queen beds. (Not including the couch and pull down). They will not be able to be split into 2. They said less than 1% of people request them seperated.

The Virtual porthole is VERY cool. They had a sample one and we were able to see it. Peach (the starfish from Nemo) and Scuttle will make appearances.

Also- the ship will have "enchanted art" through out. From far away the pictures will look stationary but as you get closer they will move. They had a sample of this as well. Very neat.

I am uploading pictures now and should have them up shortly! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage marisag http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207813-just-back-dream-announcement.html Disney Dream looks amazing!! http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207805-disney-dream-looks-amazing.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:41:41 GMT The Disney Dream will have it's maiden voyage on Janurary 26, 2011. The deposit for this sailing will be $400 per person, is due by 11:59 pm on the day you book and is non-refundable. Castaway Club Gold and Platinum members (5+ cruises) can book on Monday, November 2, 2009 and everyone can book the following Monday, November 9, 2009. Bookings are limited to one stateroom per Gold or Platinum member.

Where is the Disney Dream going? The Dream will alternate 3- and 4-night sailing in the Bahamas until summer 2011 when it will alternate 4- and 5- night sailings with two stops at Castaway Cay!! What is on the Disney Dream? An amazing new AquaDuck - the world's first ever shipboard water coaster! Not to mention virtual portholes in all inside cabins, amazing new things in the Oceaneers Club and Lab, a new teen only area including sun deck and so much more. :love:

The ship is absolutely stunning judging from the "photos" and "video" they have posted online. I can't wait!!! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Belle* http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207805-disney-dream-looks-amazing.html Art Auction experience http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207803-art-auction-experience.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:07:12 GMT I wish I could write a positive review, but a sense of honesty dictates otherwise.

There were some happy people last spring when Disney dumped Park West for the art auctions, given the high rate of bad experiences with Park West. But before my August cruise nobody posted a review of West End, and I see nobody has since.

So here's my experience. And it is not pretty. I don't know if it is typical, but it is enough to convince me that I will never consider doing business with them again.
I am a fan of Pino, and I previously owned two of his pieces. I saw a third I wanted onboard, and I thought the starting price was pretty good, so I looked up that piece online during the stop in Grand Cayman. The starting price at the auction was $675, and the best price I have found before or since was $650 - without frame - so I think I got a good deal at $675. I was told that I would receive the framed artwork before the end of September, and I debarked Aug 29th looking forward to receiving it.

In late September I emailed West End Gallery, using the email address on the receipt, to ask how soon I would receive the piece. I never received a response. This is, obviously, unacceptable.

On September 29 I called their number and spoke to a woman who didn't give her name. She took my invoice number, confirmed my phone number, and promised to call back that day after checking with the shipping department. She never did. This is, obviously, unacceptable.

Wednesday, September 30 my phone bill shows an 11 minute call - me calling them. This time a guy answered, took the same information, and again promised to call after checking with the shipping department. I asked to hold instead, and a few minutes later a familiar female voice came on the phone. This time she gave a name, Jay, and an extension number. She told me that they weren't supposed to have sold that piece of art, as there were no more in the warehouse. But she said that she would have it removed from the Magic that weekend, if it was still in proper condition it would be reframed and shipped to me. She apologized orally, and said to make it up to me she would have the "free" Disney print framed. I appreciated it, but would have preferred overnight shipping. But I didn't ask - all my purchases from REPUTABLE galleries have been shipped overnight.

The whole situation so far is totally unacceptable, but I decided to wait and see if they gave me a nice frame for that Disney print or if they included a letter of apology. Instead nothing happened. On October 7 I tried calling for a status update, but called too late - being on the west coast I needed to call before 2 PM.

Thursday, October 8 I was called by Jay who again apologized, told me the piece had been retrieved from the ship and showed no wear or damage, it had been mounted in a new frame, and she would call me the next day with a tracking number.

When nobody called on Friday the 9th, I called them at 1:35 Pacific / 4:35 Eastern. I was given a tracking number, and UPS showed the package had been shipped ground the previous Wednesday.

Here's more for the unacceptable list - on Thursday she says it will ship tomorrow, when it had already shipped? Communication between departments or offices at West End Gallery must be genuinely pathetic!

Believe it or not, it gets worse!

Friday, October 16, I finally receive my artwork. It is in good condition, which I didn't expect. But there is no legitimate certificate of authenticity! Remember I said I had previously purchased art from Pino? Every piece came with a certificate of authenticity from Classic Publications, Inc - a business I believe is owned by Pino's family. This piece came with a certificate from West End Gallery - something nobody educated about art would accept!
Fortunately it was early enough in the day, so I called them back at 1:34 PM Pacific time to ask for a return authorization. The second person I spoke with claimed to have all the original certificates and said she would send it immediately. She promised it would be in that day's mail.

After hanging up, and after 2:00 Pacific time, I realized I hadn't found the other frame. I then found an ENVELOPE with an UNFRAMED piece of Disney artwork! Even worse, IT WASN'T THE PIECE LISTED ON MY RECEIPT! Now even more angry, and trusting West End Gallery even less, I put together two envelopes - one from my Aunt and Uncle in Ft. Lauderdale to me, and one to them. I wrote a quick note asking them to send back the return envelope the same day they receive that letter, and sent it Friday.

Thursday the 15th I received my return envelope from my relatives, postmarked Monday the 12th. Friday the 16th I received the certificate from West End Gallery, with a meter stamp dated Friday the 9th. Considering how slowly it came, I suspect on Tuesday the 13rd they back-dated their meter - a practice the Post Office objects to, but something I was occasionally asked to do 20 years ago when I worked in a mail room.


So, to sum up:
They sold me something they weren't supposed to sell.
If I hadn't contacted them after I expected to receive the artwork, I would probably still be waiting.
They did not call back when they promised to.
They did not send the correct second print.
They promised to frame the second print, but did not do so.
They initially did not send a legitimate certificate of authenticity.
Sending the real certificate took longer than sending one letter to Ft. Lauderdale and getting a response.

After my experience I have absolutely no confidence in West End Gallery, I will never consider another purchase through them, and without hesitation I would advise other people to not purchase from West End Gallery no matter how tempting a piece or a price. Disney was receptive to criticisms against Park West, and I hoped to have a good experience, but instead I am disappointed to have had such a poor experience with West End Gallery. But I know Disney doesn't control West End Gallery, and the rest of my cruise was wonderful, so I am looking forward to three more cruises with Disney.

At this point I would like nothing more than to return the artwork to West End, get my money back, and spend more money to purchase the artwork elsewhere even though I would spend more. But after the experience of getting the artwork I would have legitimate concerns about getting the refund in a reasonable amount of time - if ever. ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage trimix http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207803-art-auction-experience.html <![CDATA[Today's the Day - Disney Dream Announcement!]]> http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207785-todays-day-disney-dream-announcement.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:43:43 GMT I know there are now a few pictures floating around from D23 but hopefully by this afternoon we'll have a lot more!

I am heading into the city shortly and will let you know what that was like. I most likely will have nothing "newsworthy" as I am sure you'll all be seeing the live feed.

Sandy ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Sandy_N http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207785-todays-day-disney-dream-announcement.html Q- Can You Request to Dine with Friends? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207776-q-can-you-request-dine-friends.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:52:11 GMT Hi- we just found out that some great folks we met on our first Disney cruise will be on the same cruise with us in December- does Disney allow you to request to be seated together for dining? Thanks. Hi- we just found out that some great folks we met on our first Disney cruise will be on the same cruise with us in December- does Disney allow you to request to be seated together for dining? Thanks. ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage KathyFG http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207776-q-can-you-request-dine-friends.html ground transportation http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207752-ground-transportation.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:54:06 GMT looking for recomendations for transportation family of 5 from Orlando airport to hotel in port Canaveral (we be arriving a day before cruise) I read some not so good things about happy limo. we are obviously looking for the lest expensive but would rather pay a little more for good service we will also need transportation from port back to WDL doing 5 days in Disney after cruise and than transportation to Orlando air port, has any rented i was also considering a car rental the hotel we will stay at lets you leave you car on the property for free and provide a shuttle to ship thanks for help POWDER looking for recomendations for transportation family of 5 from Orlando airport to hotel in port Canaveral (we be arriving a day before cruise) I read some not so good things about happy limo. we are obviously looking for the lest expensive but would rather pay a little more for good service we will also need transportation from port back to WDL doing 5 days in Disney after cruise and than transportation to Orlando air port, has any rented i was also considering a car rental the hotel we will stay at lets you leave you car on the property for free and provide a shuttle to ship thanks for help POWDER ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage powder http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207752-ground-transportation.html Some Help please :) http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207730-some-help-please.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:23:01 GMT Last night I booked our very 1st DCL trip for 3 nights in Sept 2010 and we are EXCITED!!! :crazy::D:crazy::D

An tips?

How are the dinners?

Are there activities planned during the day?

Cellphones won't work correct? as we are sailing to the Bahamas.

Anything anyone has to add is appreciated. I am a bit overwhelmed as I am use to WDW, this planning seems a bit more to me or am I obsessing over nothing?

TIA~ Christine :D

Off to update my ticker! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage ChristineJ http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207730-some-help-please.html <![CDATA[How do you book onboard for friends & family?]]> http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207703-how-do-you-book-onboard-friends-family.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:45:46 GMT Hello,

I have a friend going on DCL Nov 2009. She is willing to book us while she is onboard for a cruise we want to take Jan. 2011 so that we can get the discount (?10%) + $200 stateroom credit for 7-day cruise for booking onboard.

The Mousesavers.com website indicates that you can do this:
"You can book as many staterooms for future cruises as you have people in your party. For instance, if you have a family of 5 on the cruise, you can book up to 5 staterooms for future cruises! This is great if you'd like to organize a family reunion cruise, or get a great deal for family and friends."

However, the catch is that she would not be travelling with us. Is it possible to do this or does her name need to be listed as a passenger? If she lists herself as passenger - can we change the name on a reservation later (e.g. change it to my name)?

Also, does anyone know what the current onboard booking discount is? She told me that her last cruise they were offering a 25% discount.

Thank you in advance for all your help. I appreciate the words of wisdom from experienced cruisers. ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage the_waz http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207703-how-do-you-book-onboard-friends-family.html Dream Pictures in D23 magazine http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207672-dream-pictures-d23-magazine.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:46:40 GMT It is being reported by others on another board that the current issue of D23 has photos of the Dream, including a stateroom photo, an artist rendering of the atrium, Andy's Room, a Champagne Lounge, and a "new" Palo's. The pictures were posted by a D23 subscriber.

I, unfortunately, am not a D23 subscriber. But I thought one of you might be and would be willing to post photos for others here? ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage JKSWonder http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207672-dream-pictures-d23-magazine.html What side of the ship is best for viewing departure from Port Canaveral? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207652-what-side-ship-best-viewing-departure-port-canaveral.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:33:22 GMT We just got upgraded to a room with a verandah :):crazy::thewave::thewave::thewave: I was trying to figure out if we would be able to see the terminal and "land" side as we leave the port. Our new room number is 7104 ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Twinky2 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207652-what-side-ship-best-viewing-departure-port-canaveral.html ST. THOMAS Links http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207621-st-thomas-links.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:16:23 GMT Home | US Virgin Islands

St Thomas Excursions and Shore Tours Guide for St Thomas Cruise Ship Passenger

America's Caribbean Paradise: U.S. Virgin Islands Guide

Attractions on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Top Attractions on St. Thomas

Virgin-Islands-On-Line, St. Thomas travel Guide, Hotels & Maps

St. Thomas | US Virgin Islands ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207621-st-thomas-links.html Wonder Cat 9 outside cabin layout - elec outlets http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207617-wonder-cat-9-outside-cabin-layout-elec-outlets.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:36:53 GMT I'm excited to find out that we were upgraded from a cat 12 inside to a cat 9 outside cabin for the 12/6 sailing!

The last cruise we had a cat 11 inside and remembered that Jennifer recommended taking our own clock/power strip/extension cord because the cabin clocks are decorative and can't be seen in the middle of the night. Worked perfectly!

Now, looking at the layouts for the cat 9 cabins, I can't see where electric outlets might be placed.

Anyone stay in a cat 9 cabin and can tell me where the outlets are placed?

Thanks! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage DavidaTN http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207617-wonder-cat-9-outside-cabin-layout-elec-outlets.html Castaway Cay Walk/Kayak Excursion http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207578-castaway-cay-walk-kayak-excursion.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:45:56 GMT We are thinking of taking the Walking and Kayaking Nature Adventure on Castaway Cay in Feb 2010. Just my husband and myself are going. Does anyone have experiences to share? We also would like to bike. Not sure if we can do both in one day. We are thinking of taking the Walking and Kayaking Nature Adventure on Castaway Cay in Feb 2010. Just my husband and myself are going. Does anyone have experiences to share? We also would like to bike. Not sure if we can do both in one day. ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Rinny http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207578-castaway-cay-walk-kayak-excursion.html Are shore excursion age restrictions firm? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207568-shore-excursion-age-restrictions-firm.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:35:33 GMT We are traveling with an 11, 13 and 3 year old. Would like to book excursions that are for 5 years old and up. Are the age restrictions suggestions or firm? We are used to juggling the toddler on outings. My husband and I take turns-- kind of like the baby swap on rides at Disney. For example, in Cozumel if we booked the Fury Catamaran Sail, Snorkel and Beach Party could my husband and I take turns snorkeling while the other played in the water with the 3 year old (with a life vest on, of course)? Thanks! We are traveling with an 11, 13 and 3 year old. Would like to book excursions that are for 5 years old and up. Are the age restrictions suggestions or firm? We are used to juggling the toddler on outings. My husband and I take turns-- kind of like the baby swap on rides at Disney.

For example, in Cozumel if we booked the Fury Catamaran Sail, Snorkel and Beach Party could my husband and I take turns snorkeling while the other played in the water with the 3 year old (with a life vest on, of course)?
Thanks! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage hollypoast http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207568-shore-excursion-age-restrictions-firm.html Where does the ship dock in Cozumel? http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207532-where-does-ship-dock-cozumel.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:04:57 GMT I'm trying to compile my transportation and tipping budget for our upcoming cruise, but I do need to know if the Magic docks at the Punta Langosta pier or does it dock at the Puerta Maya/International piers?

TIA ... ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Michele_A http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207532-where-does-ship-dock-cozumel.html Barbados Links http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207515-barbados-links.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:42:33 GMT Barbados Links. Great things to do in Barbados! (http://www.barbados.org/greatthingstodo.htm) Barbados Attractions: What to Visit in Barbados - TripAdvisor (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g147262-Activities-Barbados.html) Barbados Tours and Excursions - Sightseeing Attractions in Barbados – Sunwing (http://www.sunwing.ca/Barbados-Travel/Tours-and-Attractions-in-Barbados.asp) Barbados Photo Gallery (http://www.barbados.org/pictures.htm) Barbados Island Guide at Totally Barbados (http://www.totallybarbados.com/) Barbados Links.

Great things to do in Barbados!

Barbados Attractions: What to Visit in Barbados - TripAdvisor

Barbados Tours and Excursions - Sightseeing Attractions in Barbados – Sunwing

Barbados Photo Gallery

Barbados Island Guide at Totally Barbados ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207515-barbados-links.html Puerto Rico links and photos http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207496-puerto-rico-links-photos.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:10:22 GMT Puerto Rico links and photos.

Puerto Rico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Puerto Rico Travel Information and Travel Guide - Lonely Planet

Escape to Puerto Rico - Your Internet Guide to Puerto Rico#

puerto rico - AOL Image Search Results

Photos of Puerto Rico.com Colorful collection of photos / pictures of Puerto R

Once you open this last link be sure and click on "Free Galleries" under the first picture for
more photos. ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207496-puerto-rico-links-photos.html Christmas Help Needed http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207484-christmas-help-needed.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:26:27 GMT If there is anyone going on a cruise before Christmas & willing to pick me up 2 DCL card keepers, Please pm me. I want to give my grandkids one for Christmas with a Gift card in them. I will prepay for card & shipping. ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Squirrley http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207484-christmas-help-needed.html Free Disney Cruise with Adventure by Disney! http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207441-free-disney-cruise-adventure-disney.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:44:13 GMT Check out this new offer that starts booking on Monday: Family time is more important than ever. And now, you can spend time with your family on not one, but two unbelievable Disney getaways. It’s family time – times two! Offer Details: Guest can receive a FREE* Disney Cruise Line® 3-Night Bahamian cruise with the purchase of select Adventures by Disney departures booked between Oct. 26, 2009, and Jan. 15, 2010 for select *Adventures by Disney* land packages at the non-discounted regular rate departing before Oct. 2, 2010. :D ok...so it is not totally free but if you were thinking of an ABD it is a great deal! I hope someone can take advantage Sandy Check out this new offer that starts booking on Monday:

Family time is more important than ever. And now, you can spend time with your family on not one, but two unbelievable Disney getaways. It’s family time – times two!

Offer Details:
Guest can receive a FREE* Disney Cruise Line® 3-Night Bahamian cruise with the purchase of select Adventures by Disney departures booked between Oct. 26, 2009, and Jan. 15, 2010 for select Adventures by Disney land packages at the non-discounted regular rate departing before Oct. 2, 2010.
:D

ok...so it is not totally free but if you were thinking of an ABD it is a great deal!

I hope someone can take advantage
Sandy ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Sandy_N http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207441-free-disney-cruise-adventure-disney.html Ride to Cruise port from WDW http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207335-ride-cruise-port-walt-disney-world.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:10:50 GMT Who do you recommend for 6 people to get a ride to All Star Sports to the Disney Cruise Terminal then on the way back to Disney Wildrerness Cabins? I have used a man for years to go back and forth to Disney but upped his pries through the roof. Thanks for your opinions! Traci Who do you recommend for 6 people to get a ride to All Star Sports to the Disney Cruise Terminal then on the way back to Disney Wildrerness Cabins? I have used a man for years to go back and forth to Disney but upped his pries through the roof. Thanks for your opinions!

Traci ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage Tinko http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207335-ride-cruise-port-walt-disney-world.html Tell me about the ships http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207301-tell-me-about-ships.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:46:13 GMT I have never cruised before nor been to WDW OR any DLR resports for that matter.

We are planning on going to WDW for DS's birthday in January but we also thought about going on a cruise towards September...thing is I'm not sure where we want to go. I want to know what's different about the Disney Wonder and the Disney Magic.

Also how do they work are they all inclusive? Please help us figure this out i'm getting jealous of you seasoned pro's I want to have all kinds of trips in my siggy too :crazy:! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage singhsongs http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207301-tell-me-about-ships.html Probably a dumb ? but... http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207294-probably-dumb-but.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:43:54 GMT who else can I ask but the PP folk?

Okay, I know we can take our own snacks on board, as long as they're unopened, but I'm wondering if we can take them off at the end of the cruise if they've been opened? I'm thinking about these yummy granola bites from Sam's that are a great snack, but I know we won't finish the whole bag in 4 days. Oh, and I know not to try to smuggle bananas thru customs! ]]> Planning Your Disney Cruise Voyage pflamingo http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/planning-your-disney-cruise-voyage/207294-probably-dumb-but.html