Kid's club must do programs? - The DIS Discussion Forums

chudson98 · 01-27-2013, 08:39 PM

Last year our 8 year old DS didn't spend much time in the kid's club on our 4 day Dream cruise. Not sure if we just hit them at the wrong times or if the Aquaduck was too much of a temptation but he always ended up doing the same thing and preferred to not go to the club/lab. We didn't worry about it too much since it was only a few days and we had a great family cruise.

Fast forward one year and we are booked again and will be cruising on the Fantasy and I have been checking the navigators will the club/lab schedules. I am trying to plan out better when we drop him off in hopes that he would spend more time in there.

Does anyone know if there are descriptions of the different actives offered? What are the must hit programs? What did your child love? I know each child is different but we would love for him to enjoy this great option while DH and I get some much needed adult-time.

Thanks so much. I love is DIS!

bahacca · 01-27-2013, 08:52 PM

I haven't gone yet, but from most of the posts I've read around here Flubber is very popular as is the "sleep over"--I think the kids get a pillowcase at that one???

PrincessShmoo · 01-27-2013, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahacca

I haven't gone yet, but from most of the posts I've read around here Flubber is very popular as is the "sleep over"--I think the kids get a pillowcase at that one???

A note here, it's not a sleepover. It's a pajama party. It goes late (til midnight, I think), but the kids do not sleep over.

BlakeandMaddysMomma · 01-27-2013, 09:12 PM

It's 9:30-10:30 one night and then 8:30-9:30 another night. I believe they were 2 nights in a row, same thing each night, and yes, they get a Pluto pillow case.

chudson98 · 01-27-2013, 09:17 PM

Sounds great. Any other must-do?

Floridagram · 01-27-2013, 11:33 PM

I think one thing that makes a difference is if he connects with some other kids. My grandkids wanted to be there when their friends were no matter what was going on. So hope there are some kids his age that he connects with. They must have liked whatever was going on at night because toward the end of the week they wanted to stay late and we had to wait up for a 7 and 10 year old!

(they slept in our cabin)

tina4_98 · 01-28-2013, 12:44 AM

For the sleep over, does it show in the Navigator to let us know which night???

TIA!

owensamo · 01-28-2013, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tina4_98

For the sleep over, does it show in the Navigator to let us know which night???

TIA!

All of the special activities will be printed in the Navigator.

The activities that my DD liked were the PJ Party (which was a sleepover on our 14n Transatlantic cruise), the Volcano activity (I believe had "Lava Flow" in the title), The Cooking School activity (currently Remy's, I think - they make Chocolate Chip cookies), the Glow Ball (Glow bracelets/light sticks and dancing) and making Flubber. I'm pretty sure these are mostly Lab activities.

robandkelly13 · 01-28-2013, 06:53 AM

Our DD loves the kids club; we can't keep her out. Our first trip, she refused to go to either pirate party because she would have to leave the club

Her favorite activities include flubber, cooking class, the activity which involves captain hook (he visits), and (of course) the PJ party. Have a great cruise!

melaniejh1016 · 01-28-2013, 07:13 AM

Anything involving the magic play floor! They do that a lot at the open houses. Also mickeys puzzle playtime is fun for the 3-7 age group as is LILO and stichs luau. Lets cook is fun they do cupcakes and cookies. Tinker bells talent show sounded fun from my daughter but I didn't see it cause it was not during open house.

Jammy93 · 01-28-2013, 08:18 AM

My 8 yr old son's favorite activity was Sloppy Science. They blew up a volcano. Very messy and very fun.

sparklechicks · 01-28-2013, 08:33 AM

My kids planned their cruise around "Gaga Ball" - They loved it!

chudson98 · 01-28-2013, 11:08 AM

Thanks so much everyone. It all sounds like so much fun. Now wish me luck convincing DS!

TheWalsh · 01-28-2013, 11:25 PM

Having gone through all the programs the best are:

Piston cup derby, you get a bar of so-ap and make a car. Is fun, good humor, team building
Flubber: a must, it's fun and exciting and you get to keep it. The even have a flubbed pledge. Basicly proper care for the stuff.
But most importantly, the time with their friends, not on the schedule, but if you kid makes friends they will never leave. Try meeting the parents of you're holds friend. I made a friends who loved about 20 minutes from me. Who knows what could happen.

jjje · 01-29-2013, 12:56 AM

What is Gaga Ball? My family was trying to guess based on the name and my seven year old is certain it has something to do with Lady Gaga.

01-27-2013, 08:39 PM	#1
chudson98 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 252	Kid's club must do programs? Last year our 8 year old DS didn't spend much time in the kid's club on our 4 day Dream cruise. Not sure if we just hit them at the wrong times or if the Aquaduck was too much of a temptation but he always ended up doing the same thing and preferred to not go to the club/lab. We didn't worry about it too much since it was only a few days and we had a great family cruise. Fast forward one year and we are booked again and will be cruising on the Fantasy and I have been checking the navigators will the club/lab schedules. I am trying to plan out better when we drop him off in hopes that he would spend more time in there. Does anyone know if there are descriptions of the different actives offered? What are the must hit programs? What did your child love? I know each child is different but we would love for him to enjoy this great option while DH and I get some much needed adult-time. Thanks so much. I love is DIS! __________________ Christine (from NC)

01-27-2013, 09:17 PM	#5
chudson98 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 252	Sounds great. Any other must-do? __________________ Christine (from NC)

01-27-2013, 11:33 PM	#6
Floridagram DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 806	I think one thing that makes a difference is if he connects with some other kids. My grandkids wanted to be there when their friends were no matter what was going on. So hope there are some kids his age that he connects with. They must have liked whatever was going on at night because toward the end of the week they wanted to stay late and we had to wait up for a 7 and 10 year old! (they slept in our cabin) __________________ Carnival Holiday-1992,NCL Norway-1996,Carnival Ecstasy-1998,Carnival Tropicale-1999,RCCL Voyager of the Seas-2001,RCCL Mariner of the Seas- 2004,HAL Zuiderdam-2004,HAL Westerdam-February 2007,Disney Magic-April 2007.Carnival Liberty-May 2008,DCL Fantasy- May 2012, CCL Freedom-Aug 2012, DCL Fantasy April 2013

01-28-2013, 12:44 AM	#7
tina4_98 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 262	Sleep Over/ For the sleep over, does it show in the Navigator to let us know which night??? TIA! __________________ Tina, Cruised on Disney Magic On Jan20, 2007!!

01-28-2013, 06:53 AM	#9
robandkelly13 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 983	Our DD loves the kids club; we can't keep her out. Our first trip, she refused to go to either pirate party because she would have to leave the club Her favorite activities include flubber, cooking class, the activity which involves captain hook (he visits), and (of course) the PJ party. Have a great cruise! __________________

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01-27-2013, 08:52 PM	#2
bahacca Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 15 minutes East of Disneyland Posts: 408	I haven't gone yet, but from most of the posts I've read around here Flubber is very popular as is the "sleep over"--I think the kids get a pillowcase at that one???

01-27-2013, 09:12 PM	#4
BlakeandMaddysMomma Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 157	It's 9:30-10:30 one night and then 8:30-9:30 another night. I believe they were 2 nights in a row, same thing each night, and yes, they get a Pluto pillow case.

01-28-2013, 07:13 AM	#10
melaniejh1016 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 125	Anything involving the magic play floor! They do that a lot at the open houses. Also mickeys puzzle playtime is fun for the 3-7 age group as is LILO and stichs luau. Lets cook is fun they do cupcakes and cookies. Tinker bells talent show sounded fun from my daughter but I didn't see it cause it was not during open house. __________________ Disney Dream Feb 2013 Disney Fantasy Dec 2012 Royal Carribbean Liberty March 2012 Celebrity Century Dec 2007 Royal Carribbean Voyage Dec 2004 Carnival Ecstacy March 2001 Royal Carribbean Enchantment 2000 Carnival Paradise 1999

01-28-2013, 08:18 AM	#11
Jammy93 Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York Posts: 37	My 8 yr old son's favorite activity was Sloppy Science. They blew up a volcano. Very messy and very fun. __________________

01-28-2013, 08:33 AM	#12
sparklechicks It's all about the Mouse! Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 209	My kids planned their cruise around "Gaga Ball" - They loved it! __________________ Many trips as a child... Contemporary Feb 2010 Disney Wonder 4 day Bahamas Feb 2010/Port Orleans Riverside Sept 2010 MNSSHP/Beach Club Sept 2011 Boardwalk/Disney Fantasy Western June 23, 2012 Disney Dream NYE Dec 28, 2012 Aulani Resort July 12, 2013 MVMCP/Disney Fantasy Eastern December 14, 2013 Disney Fantasy Western November 8, 2014 proud DVC Member at BWV ....Everything is better with a Disney trip planned

01-28-2013, 11:08 AM	#13
chudson98 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 252	Thanks so much everyone. It all sounds like so much fun. Now wish me luck convincing DS! __________________ Christine (from NC)

01-28-2013, 11:25 PM	#14
TheWalsh Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 44	Having gone through all the programs the best are: Piston cup derby, you get a bar of so-ap and make a car. Is fun, good humor, team building Flubber: a must, it's fun and exciting and you get to keep it. The even have a flubbed pledge. Basicly proper care for the stuff. But most importantly, the time with their friends, not on the schedule, but if you kid makes friends they will never leave. Try meeting the parents of you're holds friend. I made a friends who loved about 20 minutes from me. Who knows what could happen.

01-29-2013, 12:56 AM	#15
jjje More ears than you can shake a stick at Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: MN Posts: 308	What is Gaga Ball? My family was trying to guess based on the name and my seven year old is certain it has something to do with Lady Gaga. __________________ ____________ Mom Dad and two perfectly imperfect kids Son (12) and Daughter (7) 1982-89 too many trips to Disneyland to count, 1991 Disneyland Paris, 1994 Disney World @ Beach Club, 1999 Honeymoon in Disney World @ Caribbean Beach Resort, 2001 Disney World @ All Star Music, 2004 Disney World during Hurricane Jeanne @ All Star Sports, 2005 Disney World off property (worst trip ever!), 2006 Disney World with a newborn @ All Star Movies, 2008 Disney World to celebrate surrogacy #1 @ Port Orleans French Quarter, 2010 Disneyland to celebrate surrogacy #2, 2012 Disney World @ Port Orleans Riverside to celebrate surrogacy #3, 2013 Bahamas on the Disney Magic, 2014 Panama Canal on the Disney Wonder

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