August 25 2012

[allisonmilam7]

All you have to do is change that 4 day to a 7 day and we are all magically back in Pepe's Lounge. Now who was it that always wanted to go to St. Thomas? Hmm

Yea I know. Wish we could. We will see.

 

[Kaizen]

Yea I know. Wish we could. We will see.

Ahhhh, the lounge..... a Double Crowned sounds good right about now!Miss you guys.

 

[Pudo]

Yea I know. Wish we could. We will see.

Ahhhh, the lounge..... a Double Crowned sounds good right about now!Miss you guys.

Miss you guys too! A Double Crown would be good right now!

 

[FJS961]

a double anything would be good about now

 

[Kaizen]

Sent you both a PM

 

[allisonmilam7]

Sent you both a PM

Got it and replied. Miss all you guys as well. No one else will do PePe's lounge justice.

 

[FJS961]

still missing the Fantasy ....

 

[Susiesark]

I'm finding out about more and more things I missed. Ugh! Don't think I'll ever get back there.

 

[FJS961]

I'm finding out about more and more things I missed. Ugh! Don't think I'll ever get back there.

You gotta get back

 

[My4PhillyGirls]

I noticed lots of things that are different from the Magic and the Fantasy 7 night cruises:

MDR's

The servers don't participate in a show in AP
There was no last night parade with the servers and the Chefs with the flaming Baked Alaska singing, "It's a small world."
DCL no longer does the Late Night Desert Buffet except for deserts on the Pirates Night in Cabannas
The Fantasy doesn't do the Character Breakfast (I didn't miss this)

Cabannas embarkation lunch was better than the Magic's.

There is a better spreading out of Character greetings for the purpose of picture taking.

Shutters is improved and I especially like the multiple viewing cue's especially outside of EG.

The Elevators are larger.

Senses Spa is mucher nicer.

The adult areas are definitely an upgrade.

Anyone else have any observations

 

[Susiesark]

You gotta get back

I wish, but I work in special education for the public school system, so I don't have a big (any) travel budget. I live within half hour of the Port of LA so it's a lot easier and cheaper to travel from here. Too bad Disney will be relocating away from the West coast.

 

[Pudo]

I noticed lots of things that are different from the Magic and the Fantasy 7 night cruises:

MDR's

The servers don't participate in a show in AP
There was no last night parade with the servers and the Chefs with the flaming Baked Alaska singing, "It's a small world."
DCL no longer does the Late Night Desert Buffet except for deserts on the Pirates Night in Cabannas
The Fantasy doesn't do the Character Breakfast (I didn't miss this)

Cabannas embarkation lunch was better than the Magic's.

There is a better spreading out of Character greetings for the purpose of picture taking.

Shutters is improved and I especially like the multiple viewing cue's especially outside of EG.

The Elevators are larger.

Senses Spa is mucher nicer.

The adult areas are definitely an upgrade.

Anyone else have any observations

This was my favorite cruise, there were many great moments, and good friends. That being said, I was disappointed with no Character Breakfast and this was the first time in 10 cruises that I did not see Disney Dreams. The other broadway shows were great, but there was a little something missing not ending the cruise with Dreams. Watching the entire theater light up in pixie dust is one of my favorite parts.

 

[Kaizen]

I missed the dining room show as well. I wonder why they did away with that? Everyone seemed to enjoy it. I only have one other cruise to compare it with and they were two totally different experiences. Each time we met some great people but this cruise was a blast with our new friends!! It made the trip that much more memorable! There was definitely some pixie dust that was scattered on that trip!

 

[FJS961]

So what do you guys think?

For the 3 days pre Pride of America Hawaii cruise, should we do Aulani or oceanfront room/suite on Waikiki beach? Cost would be structured the same and not deciding factor. What would we enjoy more?

 

[JKSWonder]

So what do you guys think?

For the 3 days pre Pride of America Hawaii cruise, should we do Aulani or oceanfront room/suite on Waikiki beach? Cost would be structured the same and not deciding factor. What would we enjoy more?

I have never been, though I have looked at that particular cruise a few times. Someday.

As for Aulani, a Diser Pudo and I cruised with in October 2010 is currently writing a trip report for her recent Hawaii vacation, including her stay at Aulani. She's a DVC owner and a huge DCL fan, plus she writes well and includes great pictures in her reports. It might help you make a decision. I think the current report is under the DVC trip reports and it is entitled "Gidget Goes Hawaiian". The poster's name is podsnel.

Here's the link: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2986038

 

[Lynne G]

So what do you guys think?

For the 3 days pre Pride of America Hawaii cruise, should we do Aulani or oceanfront room/suite on Waikiki beach? Cost would be structured the same and not deciding factor. What would we enjoy more?

I'd so love to join you! It's a someday trip. DS is a WWII history fan and I have friends in Hawaii.

Any way, since I have experienced neither, I would think pick the the Beach more if you want to swim in the ocean and be seen on the famous beach and enjoy the "down town" location, but if you want to enjoy a stunning man made pool system and stay outside of "town", then pick Aulani.

Either way, have an awesome trip!

 

[Pudo]

So what do you guys think?

For the 3 days pre Pride of America Hawaii cruise, should we do Aulani or oceanfront room/suite on Waikiki beach? Cost would be structured the same and not deciding factor. What would we enjoy more?

We thought about the PoA and ending our trip with 3 or 4 days at Aulani.

I have never been, though I have looked at that particular cruise a few times. Someday.

As for Aulani, a Diser Pudo and I cruised with in October 2010 is currently writing a trip report for her recent Hawaii vacation, including her stay at Aulani. She's a DVC owner and a huge DCL fan, plus she writes well and includes great pictures in her reports. It might help you make a decision. I think the current report is under the DVC trip reports and it is entitled "Gidget Goes Hawaiian". The poster's name is podsnel.

Here's the link: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2986038

Jane, Thanks for the link! Haven't seen Ellen since that cruise

 

[FJS961]

I have never been, though I have looked at that particular cruise a few times. Someday.

As for Aulani, a Diser Pudo and I cruised with in October 2010 is currently writing a trip report for her recent Hawaii vacation, including her stay at Aulani. She's a DVC owner and a huge DCL fan, plus she writes well and includes great pictures in her reports. It might help you make a decision. I think the current report is under the DVC trip reports and it is entitled "Gidget Goes Hawaiian". The poster's name is podsnel.

Here's the link: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2986038

Thanks for the link!
Gorgeous photos in her report!

 

[FJS961]

I'd so love to join you! It's a someday trip. DS is a WWII history fan and I have friends in Hawaii.

Any way, since I have experienced neither, I would think pick the the Beach more if you want to swim in the ocean and be seen on the famous beach and enjoy the "down town" location, but if you want to enjoy a stunning man made pool system and stay outside of "town", then pick Aulani.

Either way, have an awesome trip!

We have never been to Hawaii before either. That is exactly what I am trying to decide - they would be different animals so to speak. They both seem to have their pros and cons actually.

 

[kritter]

So what do you guys think?

For the 3 days pre Pride of America Hawaii cruise, should we do Aulani or oceanfront room/suite on Waikiki beach? Cost would be structured the same and not deciding factor. What would we enjoy more?

My vote it Aulani!! LOL!! Sorry had to sneak that in Frank!!