theboysmommy
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Jan 9, 2013
What does it mean that you are cruising platinum?
Since this my 1st Disney cruise I didn't know how the booking port adventures and onboard fun worked. And I didn't go on right away to book. We got a spot for the boys to get made up as pirates on the pirate night, but it's in the morning we were hoping for the afternoon and now the port adventure we were hoping to do that day is only available in the morning too. We plan on keeping the pirate thing for the kids, but do you think it is worth calling to see if there are other openings so we can do both things? Or should I just keep looking online? Or chalk it up to now I know for next time? I heard you should keep checking for cabanas in castaway cay..so I'll keep looking for that since that looks fun also. If we don't end up with a cabana...any recommendations on what to do with a 3 and 5 year old?
What does it mean that you are cruising platinum?
Since this my 1st Disney cruise I didn't know how the booking port adventures and onboard fun worked. And I didn't go on right away to book. We got a spot for the boys to get made up as pirates on the pirate night, but it's in the morning we were hoping for the afternoon and now the port adventure we were hoping to do that day is only available in the morning too. We plan on keeping the pirate thing for the kids, but do you think it is worth calling to see if there are other openings so we can do both things? Or should I just keep looking online? Or chalk it up to now I know for next time? I heard you should keep checking for cabanas in castaway cay..so I'll keep looking for that since that looks fun also. If we don't end up with a cabana...any recommendations on what to do with a 3 and 5 year old?
Don't worry about not getting a cabana. It's so much fun to just swim in the beautiful ocean. Not sure about ages or how adventurous your kids are but my DD and I loved the stingray excursion on Castaway Cay. As per the post by lbgraves I would book the port adventure that you want. Once you are onboard the ship you should be able to see if there are other openings for the pirate appointment. You can buy pirate costumes on board or bring your own. People do change their minds all the time so keep checking online for what you want and you never know.
I hate to ask...but I thought I would try anyway. I just came from the same cruise about 3 weeks ago and I missed out on the Castaway Cay tervis tumbler. Is anyone willing to pick one up for me (if available as they are extremely popular)? I know it will be VERY hard to think of anything else because it IS SO fun, but I am willing to pay for it, shipping, and even an inconvenience (or appreciation) fee. I can even give it to you prior to your trip date. Please message me if you are willing. Thanks!
welcome to the fun! I see you are from IL? we live in the nw suburb of Cary, IL! I have a 14 yr. old son and a (soon to be) 13 yr. old daughter, so if your daughter wants to chat with mine, I can give you her email address..she's been chatting with a couple other girls now. this is our 3rd disney cruise - we are hooked on cruising!
feel free to ask questions!
DH must have gone on the Big Red Boat. DCL will be an entirely different experience for him!
Don't try and take on everything your first cruise. You need to be able to relax at some point.
DD14 can go to either the Vibe [teen club] or the Edge [tween club]. Being the oldest in the area might be easier for her than being the youngest in the teen area.
Hi All!
My family and I will be joining you all this Spring Break...
This is our first Disney cruise and we are beyond excited and a little nervous.
My son (age 9) is just hoping to meet lot's of kids his age.
Glad I found you all because I am feeling a bit overwelmed....
Theresa
I was going to look for one of these for myself anyway; I'd be happy to pick up one for you if I can. I'll send you a PM and we can talk about it.
ETA: I sent you a PM but I'm not sure if you can actually PM or not until you have 10 posts. If you don't see it, let me know.
I just sent out an email with the first version of the FE group list. Please let me know if you are participating in the FE and did not receive the email.
The cut off for the FE group will be January 15th, since that was the date receiving the largest number of votes.
Thanks would would be great! So new to DIS boards...can I message you? Send you an email?? My soon to be 14 DD would love to chat with your daugther. Knowing someone before the cruise I think would really help.
I know where Cary is! I have friends in Algonquin!
Thanks again!
Has anyone here ever gone ziplining? we've signed up for that excursion in PR, and I've always wanted to try it, but I'm also feeling a bit nervous about it....
Hi this is willy
we are in room 9065
DH DW DGM DD 10
thank you so very much you can text me xxxxxxx