Disney Adventure Planning Thread

[Dreams&wishes]

Has any one of you booked a transfer from hotel to port or the other way around? We are considering a few nights at the Shangri-La Sentosa before the cruise and I saw that it’s one of the hotels bookable through DCL, so it should offer transfers.

In Singapore it's very easy and safe to get a GRAB it's like Uber but better with newer cars. Shangri-La Sentosa it's a lovely resort but it's more family orientated with lots of kids around
Depending on what you want to do when in Singapore it's also a bit more isolated at night there are no many restaurants around, and one of the best part of Singapore is food and the food courts!
Shangri-La Sentosa is great if you want to have a resort style holiday to relax, lots of locals go there for that reason, not great if you want to experience Singapore.

In Singapore I suggest depending on your budget Shangri-La Singapore, Paradox, Suiss and Fairmont hotels, Mandarin oriental, and more budget but still very good the far east hospitality hotels.

 

[Flossbolna]

In Singapore it's very easy and safe to get a GRAB it's like Uber but better with newer cars. Shangri-La Sentosa it's a lovely resort but it's more family orientated with lots of kids around
Depending on what you want to do when in Singapore it's also a bit more isolated at night there are no many restaurants around, and one of the best part of Singapore is food and the food courts!
Shangri-La Sentosa is great if you want to have a resort style holiday to relax, lots of locals go there for that reason, not great if you want to experience Singapore.

In Singapore I suggest depending on your budget Shangri-La Singapore, Paradox, Suiss and Fairmont hotels, Mandarin oriental, and more budget but still very good the far east hospitality hotels.

We will have another 6 nights in Singapore after the cruise, this is just a little break for relaxation after 8 days in Hong Kong.

Thanks for the hotel tips! And we are usually fine with public transport and such, but there is a nice element to having your cruise start at your hotel. We loved that at WDW last April, so are considering it for this cruise as well, depending on price. It usually also gives you a lower boarding group.

 

[Dreams&wishes]

We will have another 6 nights in Singapore after the cruise, this is just a little break for relaxation after 8 days in Hong Kong.

Thanks for the hotel tips! And we are usually fine with public transport and such, but there is a nice element to having your cruise start at your hotel. We loved that at WDW last April, so are considering it for this cruise as well, depending on price. It usually also gives you a lower boarding group.

I understand.

Keep in mind that Shangri-La Singapore Will also give you that resort vibe, especially if you choose the granden rooms but will be more centrally located near Orchard.

On Sentosa a less kiddy kind of resort is also the W which is very good but a bit more isolated.

Finally don't forget to book Jumbo for the Singaporen chilly crab a must with the bread!

 

[Flossbolna]

I understand.

Keep in mind that Shangri-La Singapore Will also give you that resort vibe, especially if you choose the granden rooms but will be more centrally located near Orchard.

On Sentosa a less kiddy kind of resort is also the W which is very good but a bit more isolated.

Finally don't forget to book Jumbo for the Singaporen chilly crab a must with the bread!

No crab for me unfortunately: shellfish allergy! But these are great insights! Thank you so much!

 

[Dreams&wishes]

No crab for me unfortunately: shellfish allergy! But these are great insights! Thank you so much!

I would still recommend trying Jumbo it's great food a bit more expensive but great.

Maxwell and old airport are also my favourite food courts.

Also be mindful when you are there if you are allergic to shellfish as they predominantly use fish sauce, oyster sauce and shrimp paste in their cooking.

 

[Flossbolna]

Also be mindful when you are there if you are allergic to shellfish as they predominantly use fish sauce, oyster sauce and shrimp paste in their cooking.

Good point! I am usually fine with fish sauce and oyster sauce in Asian cooking. Shrimp paste sounds more dangerous! Will need to look out for that! I am not severely allergic, but don’t want to chance anything.

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

Good point! I am usually fine with fish sauce and oyster sauce in Asian cooking. Shrimp paste sounds more dangerous! Will need to look out for that! I am not severely allergic, but don’t want to chance anything.

One thing I would recommend is to have a printed, laminated card with your allergies (and their severity) translated into the 2-3 most common languages for each place you’ll travel— in your case, I might also include a shrimp image with a big strike through it, just to be extra safe.