Special needs and age limit in the Oceaneer club

[macfather]

First and for most, let me start by giving a VERY VERY VERY heartfelt thanks to anyone who may see this post that works in the Oceaneer club/Oceaneer lab (especially on the Fantasy). You guys are the very reason why I vacation on Disney Cruise Lines (Especially you John... I hope you enjoy the large tub of Jelly belly's for being my favorite cast member). You are magic makers.. never forget that.

That being said.... I'm concerned this time around. I have a daughter who is absolutely in LOVE with the Oceaneer club/Oceaneer lab. She'll be 10 on our next cruise and approaching the age limit to be transferred to Edge. Her name is Sarah and she has Downs Syndrome. She appears to be about the age of 7, and she's cognitively about 7 as well.

How strict is the age limit on the Fantasy? Can a parent request a lower level club in cases such as this? I don't feel she'll enjoy Edge just yet. But I believe her heaven on earth is Pixie hollow and the magic square floor.

Please tell me good news..

/signed
worried father

 

[luv2sleep]

First and for most, let me start by giving a VERY VERY VERY heartfelt thanks to anyone who may see this post that works in the Oceaneer club/Oceaneer lab (especially on the Fantasy). You guys are the very reason why I vacation on Disney Cruise Lines (Especially you John... I hope you enjoy the large tub of Jelly belly's for being my favorite cast member). You are magic makers.. never forget that. That being said.... I'm concerned this time around. I have a daughter who is absolutely in LOVE with the Oceaneer club/Oceaneer lab. She'll be 10 on our next cruise and approaching the age limit to be transferred to Edge. Her name is Sarah and she has Downs Syndrome. She appears to be about the age of 7, and she's cognitively about 7 as well. How strict is the age limit on the Fantasy? Can a parent request a lower level club in cases such as this? I don't feel she'll enjoy Edge just yet. But I believe her heaven on earth is Pixie hollow and the magic square floor. Please tell me good news.. /signed worried father

I'm not sure but I think they are pretty strict on the age. Hopefully more people respond.

 

[luv2sleep]

I just double checked the age is 3-12 for the club/lab. So she should be fine.

 

[luv2sleep]

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/fantasy/youth-clubs/oceaneer-club/
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/fantasy/youth-clubs/oceaneer-lab/

 

[Woodmnky]

At 10 she is within the age limits to be in the Club/Lab, so no worries. The Kid's Club CM that reports on here has stated that they are very strict on ages when it comes to kids moving downward in the clubs. She did say that if a child goes to an area and really does not like it you can speak with the manager and they "may" agree to a move.

Since your daughter has a couple of years yet in her favorite area all should be wonderful. This may become something to consider if you decide to sail again around the time your daughter turns 12.

Enjoy your cruise.

 

[macfather]

Awesome... Thanks everyone!

I feel much better now.

 

[orangesub]

She can be in the Club/Lab until she turns 13. If she still only wants to visit the Club/Lab after that, you will have to go with her to open houses.