We thought about doing something non- DCL but ended up booking the pirate cruise through DCL just to make sure the ship waits for us if we are late. Macy and Sean are almost 5 and 3...I am sure your little one would have fun also!
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Ann-Marie, You can leave your daughter in the "school" as we call it, and take your son out for a few hours of nap time while you read a book in the room. My DD's love the ship "school" (we call it that because they love school!) and we only take them out when we have to (when school is not in session) or when there is something fun that I want to experience with them, like on the Mariner of the Seas RCI I wanted to ice skate with Jaz so I took her out so I could selfishly have fun with her. She couldn't wait to get back to her friends. I got my thrill, though. I bet if you make it as close to your home routine as possible then your DS will go with it, so make sure you bring a bedtime story (which we do at night) or whatever snugglies or bedtime music (and player) you may need to convince him that there is nothing going on that he is missing. Well, that's all I got...no guarantee's it will work.
I will try to maintain as much of our regular napping/nighttime routine as possible. My DS loves his bedtime stories. My DD and I have gotten into the routine of having her read to me in the morning since we are the early risers in the family. It is going to be hard to determine which books to bring on the Mickey boat....choose a selection of their old favorite books or bring new books to discover and enjoy on vacation? Ok...I'll throw some change on the table.
JoJo was 5 1/2 on our last cruise and we had to do some quick thinking. We didn't know about "Club Addiction" all the kids seemed to have. He was also NOT a napper.He didn't want to leave the club for lunch, dinner, shows or bed. We used the arcade, and the club its self as leverage. He didn't mind us one day so I kept him in the room for the evening. We didn't have anymore problems after that. I have been telling him for the pasted couple months now what to expect this time around, ie lunch, dinner, shows, and he already said he just wants to stay in club all the time. I have told him that's it's not an option he will have times that Daddy and I would like to be together as a family. We will spend more time, now that's he's older, going over the navigator together before bed. Hope some mutual planning will help. So just be prepared for the worsed and pray for the best. We're gonna have a great time!!
If the biggest drama that happens on this trip is that my kids don't want to leave the OC I can live with that. I'm looking forward to the family time together and most definitely to the private time with my hubby.
Praying for strength and comfort for Sandy, Danny and Jojo today as they remember Danny's sister.
We are also booked for the Pirate Boat Sail & Snorkel Adventure through DCL on day 4.
Is there an evening one also?
We are booked on the one that leaves early in the am.
We have the same problem with non-napping children. Plus we are on Central Time here so when the pirate party start at 9pm it will really be 11pm for us.
Ann-Marie, You can leave your daughter in the "school" as we call it, and take your son out for a few hours of nap time while you read a book in the room. My DD's love the ship "school" (we call it that because they love school!) and we only take them out when we have to (when school is not in session) or when there is something fun that I want to experience with them, like on the Mariner of the Seas RCI I wanted to ice skate with Jaz so I took her out so I could selfishly have fun with her. She couldn't wait to get back to her friends. I got my thrill, though. I bet if you make it as close to your home routine as possible then your DS will go with it, so make sure you bring a bedtime story (which we do at night) or whatever snugglies or bedtime music (and player) you may need to convince him that there is nothing going on that he is missing. Well, that's all I got...no guarantee's it will work.
Just kidding
My daughter is not into princesses at all, so we don't need to worry about those lines. I do like getting photos with the other character though. The breakfast is a good chance for that.Praying for strength and comfort for Sandy, Danny and Jojo today as they remember Danny's sister.
I didn't realize there was a choice. (Never mind. I see it now. Looks like fun.) Did you book through DCL? We are on the 8:45, on day 4 (PV) Who else is on this one?
From your mouth to God's (or Mickey's) ears! Remember on FB where I said I was on the phone with DCL because of issues? Well, I still have issues. We had a room, then changed for the Military rate, now I'm GTY.Currently, DCL is not my friend. I'm sure we'll patch it up before cruise date.
I hear ya. What's a 19 year old boy (man?) supposed to wear for Formal Night? Pa-leeze!Just went shopping for DD13's cruise wear - it's so hard to find things that are age appropriate. Everything is too short and very revealing! It's freaking us both out!
