experiences on the cruise you have to pay extra

[cyctorres]

What are the experiences on the cruise you have to pay extra? eg alcoholic drinks, of course, breakfast with the characters? which other?

 

[Iamaplanner]

Bingo!

 

[Tiffylv]

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[sdjen]

Unless it has changed, breakfast with the characters is free (but you do have to get tickets)

I usually budget for a spa visit.

 

[Rob1872]

Popcorn at the movie theater? Gee, that seems weird! How much do they charge?

 

[mmouse37]

Things That Cost Extra Onboard
Optional, of Course!!

1. Alcoholic drinks at the bars and from roving servers (welcome aboard)
2. Wine by the glass or wine packages at meals
3. Spa treatments
4. Shore excursions (including cabanas and rentals at CC)
5. Purchases from the stores: clothing, sundries, jewelry, souvenirs, etc.
6. Adult dining (Palo, Remy)
7. Bottled water
8. Photos (individual and packages)
9. Onboard booking for future cruises
10. DVC membership (you can purchase on board)
11. Art (thank goodness those "auctions" are gone, but you can still purchase art)
12. Candy and snacks outside theater
13. Tips for room service
14. Internet
15. Room upgrades (usually at port, sometimes GS)
16. Bingo
17. Parking/transportation
18. Port porters
19. Alcohol and cigarettes for delivery at end of voyage
20. Welcome aboard packages (flowers, candy, etc waiting in your cabin)
21. Adventures by Disney (you can purchase on board)
22. Cameras from photo shop
23. Cellular phone calls (although it will be billed later to your phone bill)
24. Medical care
25. Cigars (Meridian bar)
26. Arcade
27. Hair Braiding
28. Nursery
29. Tastings and Mixology
30. Excursion tips
31. Soft drinks, candy & packaged snacks from room service or bar
32. Specialty coffee
33. Meeting room rental
34. Onboard or Castaway Cay wedding (currently $3000/$4000)
35. Vow renewal ceremony
36. Sports simulator (Fantasy and Dream)

The above list is cut and pasted from another Diser whom I can't recall. Kudos to them for putting the list together

 

[anricat]

Popcorn at the movie theater? Gee, that seems weird! How much do they charge?

I don't recall, but if you get the bucket, you can get refills for cheaper. And bring it back on subsequent cruises and fill for the refill price. Also, this isn't just at the movie theatre but also at the theatre where you watch the stage shows.

 

[bradisgoofy]

You CAN do the whole cruise and not pay and extra penny but...as already stated there are enhanced experiences and activities that cost extra. We have done cruises and the only extra money we spent was on souvenirs and room service tips. But our most recent cruises we have done the most basic island tours which are well worth it to see the island away from the cruise terminals.

 

[Tiffylv]

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[over50visits]

Here's the whole list:

1. Alcoholic drinks at the bars and from roving servers (welcome aboard)
2. Wine by the glass or wine packages at meals
3. Spa treatments
4. Shore excursions (including cabanas and rentals at CC)
5. Purchases from the stores: clothing, sundries, jewelry, souvenirs, etc.
6. Adult dining (Palo, Remy)
7. Bottled water
8. Photos (individual and packages)
9. Onboard booking for future cruises
10. Disney Vacation Club membership (you can purchase on board)
11. Art (thank goodness those "auctions" are gone, but you can still purchase art)
12. Candy and snacks outside theater
13. Tips for room service
14. Internet
15. Room upgrades (usually at port, sometimes GS)
16. Bingo
17. Parking/transportation
18. Port porters
19. Alcohol and cigarettes for delivery at end of voyage
20. Welcome aboard packages (flowers, candy, etc waiting in your cabin)
21. Adventures by Disney (you can purchase on board)
22. Cameras from photo shop
23. Cellular phone calls (although it will be billed later to your phone bill)
24. Medical care
25. Cigars (Meridian bar)
26. Arcade
27. Hair Braiding
28. Nursery care for children under 3
29. Tastings and Mixology
30. Excursion tips
31. Soft drinks from room service or bar
32. Specialty coffee
33. Meeting room rental
34. Onboard or Castaway Cay wedding (currently $3000/$4000)
35. Vow renewal ceremony
36. Sports simulator
37. Laundry room and send-out laundry and dry cleaning
38. Tuxedo rentals
39. Room service sodas and candy (these have a charge)
40. Additional tip (over the automatic) for bar servers
41. Required gratuity added to spa services
42. Pins sold at trading pin sessions
43. Adventures by Disney trip (can be purchased on board)
44. Duties at customs at end of cruise if you've made a LOT of purchases abroad
45. Ship to shore calls from your room phone
46. Fuel supplement charge if the price of oil is above a certain level
47. Popcorn at theater
48. Fish Extender program gifts
49. Kids’s club magic bands (if you want to keep them, you lose the deposit)
50. Stamps from Post Office at Castaway Cay
51. Tip for Castaway Cay cabana host (you’ll need cash for this one)

 

[over50visits]

You CAN do the whole cruise and not pay and extra penny but...as already stated there are enhanced experiences and activities that cost extra. We have done cruises and the only extra money we spent was on souvenirs and room service tips. But our most recent cruises we have done the most basic island tours which are well worth it to see the island away from the cruise terminals.

We did a 4 day once where we decided to spend nothing over the cruise fare other than gratuities. We had a blast, and a LOT of pocket money left over afterward.

 

[xlxo]

photo packages are my weakness..... I am so weak.

 

[rsx3bishop]

photo packages are my weakness..... I am so weak.

I know the feeling!! I prepare myself to say no everytime but come back with pictures everytime!

 

[emorin]

Where and when do you sign up for breakfast with the characters? TIA

 

[cyctorres]

the breakfast with the characters is every day? (on a cruise of 7 days)

 

[emorin]

Where and when can you sign up for these?

 

[Anisum]

Where and when do you sign up for breakfast with the characters? TIA

You can sign up usually when you first get on the ship (or anytime until they run out) at guest services. Occasionally they may add one later if one fills up unexpectedly fast but best to go early if you want a spot guaranteed.

 

[professorandmom]

52. Upcharges for some foods in Palo (Miyazaki beef) and Remy (the truffle experience) (in addition to the charge to eat at the restaurant)
53. Bar food in some lounges

 

[Mrs Green]

the breakfast with the characters is every day? (on a cruise of 7 days)

No, not everyday.

 

[mhconley]

52. Upcharges for some foods in Palo (Wagu beef) and Remy (the truffle experience) (in addition to the charge to eat at the restaurant)
53. Bar food in some lounges

Not Wagyu beef - it's on the menu - the upcharge is for Miyazaki beef. 2 oz. for $55 or 4 for $110. It is the best beef I have ever tried. Miyazaki beef is a very special type of Japanese Wagyu, better than Kobe beef, and is raised by only a few farmers in the Miyazaki Prefecture.

Martin