A Pictorial Cruise Review, A Picture Is Worth A 1000 Words "TITLE CHANGE"

[mafpi]

Hi all! Ok please bear with me as I am doing this by memory. First a little background info. I am the Disney fan of the family and my kids followed my steps. My wife enjoys Disney and loves sharing that enjoyment together.. We have been AP holders hor eight years, but not the last two to save for the cruise. OK here we go.
Day 1
Left home at 9:00. I told the kids to act as cute they can so we can win family of the cruise

We didnt win, but I still think they were as cute as can be
Checking in was as easy as pie. We got there, checked in, took a picture with MInnie, waited to register for the kids club and then our boarding number was called. Flawless and seamless. Walked by guest services and dropped off my items to get signed. 4 vinylmations, 3 pillowcases, and 1 photomat. This is what we got back.

We went straight for the pool and my kids swam with virtually no crowd for 1.5 hours.

We got rooms 2635 & 2637. Loved the location. Decorated our doors.

Wife was unpacking and did the dis meet. Then went to the bon voyage party.

went to the elevator, and Goofy was in there

Went to the 1st show and then dinner.
2nd day
Went to Tritons for breakfast. Enjoyed it. Our time to pass out the FE gifts.

Then swimming and the golden Mickeys, Dinner and pictures

Went up to see the sunset

Enjoyed the Captains gala, especially because of the free drinks. And some karaoke after. I didnt realize my daughter could sing so well. I even did Karoake. Off to bed and day three later.

 

[Mindyjoy]

Great pictures and GREAT sunset! I thought it was a backdrop at first! Love your door! Thanks again for all the FE gifts.

 

[mafpi]

Also got a 9" vinylmation done

 

[mafpi]

Day 3
Woke up at 11!! Not on purpose. Inside staterooms are dark and we were tired. Had lunch, hung out on the boat and did the character dance party

Did the tea party, probably wont do it again

More professional pictures

Took a nap and went to go see Gnomeo and Juliet. Had dinner and early to bed. Kids were cranky at dinner.

 

[DisFanInCO]

Wow, you guys got some GREAT family pictures! Your kids are adorable, and so polite! We had fun seeing you guys from time to time throughout the week, and I had fun trading pins with the kids - they actually traded me one that I have been looking for for my son, so THANKS!!

 

[PURTYPAT1]

You have a beautiful family. Who were you servers? Were you happy with them? Were you happy with your room and locations?

Loving your report, thanks for sharing

 

[mafpi]

Wow, you guys got some GREAT family pictures! Your kids are adorable, and so polite! We had fun seeing you guys from time to time throughout the week, and I had fun trading pins with the kids - they actually traded me one that I have been looking for for my son, so THANKS!!

Thanks. My daughter loved her bobblehead pin. Thanks for the compliment. I really try hard to teach politeness.

 

[mafpi]

You have a beautiful family. Who were you servers? Were you happy with them? Were you happy with your room and locations?

Loving your report, thanks for sharing

THanks. Yes we enoed our location. Restaraunts and Shutters really easy to get to. We had Drazen and Victhurin. Loved them,

 

[mafpi]

Day 4 puerto vallarta
Had breakfast and did a little shopping. This is what my son bought.

Went to Hotel Crystal to swim eat and hang out. Really enjoyed it.

Went back onboard and ran into Pluto

That was one of my favorites part of the cruise. Accidentally running into the characters walking down the hall and having a quick minute of interaction. Then went to Toy Story The Musical. Was my favorite play of the cruise untilDreams. Amazing. Do not miss it. I love plays and was thoroughly impressed.

Then went to do "Do You Know Your Family. Tip: If you want to get picked. Pick up your child and toss them in the air while screming. We didnt do that and didnt get picked. Learned to do that and got picked for something else. More on that later
Had dinner at animators palat

Went upstairs and saw Enchanted on Funnel vission

Off to bed and rest for Pirate night

 

[mafpi]

Just wanted to add one more very special thing that happened that day. We participated in the FE gift exchange. If you are thinking about it, stop thinking and DO IT!!!! It was one of those things that added to the whole cruise experience. Now we received our most special gift this day, sorry everybody else, but you will see why in a minute. My daughter Jocelyn was in the other room in the middle of the day and asked for some privacy. So aftr some time, we left our stateroom for our evening activities. When we got back, our daughter made a personal note to each one of us personally thanking us for the cruise and to her brother and sister for being so nive to herand put it in our FE. She then put one of her pins on each of our notes. This got me choked up and is the reason we take family vacations. Now she LOVES pin trading, so this was a very special moment for her to give us some of her pins. Needed to tell you this. Now of course we have a picture for this

 

[Mindyjoy]

What a sweet gesture for your daughter to do. What a lovely family you have.

Your PV day looks like a lot of fun. Crystal looks nice and relaxing. Maybe I will have to check it out if I go back.

 

[mafpi]

What a sweet gesture for your daughter to do. What a lovely family you have.

Your PV day looks like a lot of fun. Crystal looks nice and relaxing. Maybe I will have to check it out if I go back.

Thank you. Dont you mean "WHEN" you go back!

 

[sunshine girl]

You have a sweet daughter to think ahead and do that for your family! Wow. What great kids and what a great trip! Love it -- enjoying your report!!

 

[Mindyjoy]

Thank you. Dont you mean "WHEN" you go back!

Yes, hopefully someday! We booked a dummy cruise but DF wants to do something different. We are thinking Disney World and the Dream for our one year anniversary.

 

[mafpi]

Day 5 Cabo and Pirate night
Got up a little late. Had breakfast and off to Cabo. After about 100 people asking if we wanted a water taxi, we picked someone whi charged $10 an adult and kids free. Me and my wife have been to Cabo before, but never my mother in law and the kids, so we decided to do a little sight seeing first

Then went to Hotel Me to swim. Really wasnt to impressed with this hotel. Wont do it again. Then back onboard for Pirate night

Then rushed thru dinner to get a front row seat to the pirate party and we were right in front of the stage

And of course fire works

This was by far the single most favotite night of the kids. The fireworks were awesome. This is why a Disney cruise-ENTERTAINMENT-
Off to bed

 

[mafpi]

Thanks everybody for your kind words and enjoying my trip report. I know I am not as wordy as Mindyjoy or DisFanInCO, theres are more detailed oriented and more interesting. I wanted to share a kids version with everybody. I also want to finish this and then email the link to friends and family.

 

[mafpi]

Day 6 Cabo and semi formal night
Got up even later than the day before. Had breakfast and off to Cabo for a little shopping. Got t heese pics of the boat

This is also the reason why I love vacationing!!

Then back on the boat and a little swimming. The pool was crazy busy today. Did some character interaction and the did a Minnie Festval show

Then semi formal night and more pictures. The only picture I personally wanted myself with Donald. And here it is

Then off to dinner and Mickey mania show. This time I picked up my daughter, tossed her in the air and was picked

Then some Karaoke and Dessert Gala Buffet. AS my daughter said, her three most favorite words put together

Enjoyed it. Dont miss it. Off to bed

 

[Mindyjoy]

I think your report is great! I love all the pictures of your happy kids. My report might be TOO detailed.

We had the same Cabo boat as you! Maybe not the same exact boat but it looked just like that. Our tour around Los Arcos was fantastic.

We missed dessert night at Tritons because we were so stuffed from dinner! We were back in the room and passed out by 11pm! Now I'm sad I missed it.

Your Donald pic is great. Donald was the only character DF cared about, too .... And then I accidentally deleted the pic from my camera. so I had to go buy the professional one.

 

[mafpi]

I think your report is great! I love all the pictures of your happy kids. My report might be TOO detailed.

We had the same Cabo boat as you! Maybe not the same exact boat but it looked just like that. Our tour around Los Arcos was fantastic.

We missed dessert night at Tritons because we were so stuffed from dinner! We were back in the room and passed out by 11pm! Now I'm sad I missed it.

Your Donald pic is great. Donald was the only character DF cared about, too .... And then I accidentally deleted the pic from my camera. so I had to go buy the professional one.

Thanks Mindy. There are so many pictures in my post because that was the only way I remembered when I did things. Like they say a picture is worth a 1000 words. We purposely did not eat dessert at dinner because of the gala dessert buffet. I would of been bummed if I didnt get my Donald picture. I feel for Tim, so here you go, my last FE especially for Tim

 

[mafpi]

Day 7 -Last Day
Kids wake up sad because it is settling in that this is the last full day. We had our character breakfast and my girls dressed up

It was fun. I love doing the character meals at Disneyland and the hotels.

Dropped off the kids at the Oceanees lab to finish our packing. Picked them up and they finally got there picturee with Duffy

Did some swimming. Then changed for the Dreams show. This was by far the most beautiful play they had. I enjoyed the Toy Story more, but this one was awesome

Had dinner. Now this is why I loved having the same servers all week. My kids kept on ordering Cjerry Coke, So when we got to our table, this is what we had waiting for them

Finished up our shutters purchase and then did the until we meet again show

Off to our last night of bed.
Woke up nd the kids were extremely sad. Some tears were shed. Had breakfast and off the boat for our best family vacation ever!!!! Thanks Disney