Day 5: Exodus: Movement of "Cruise" People
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After dinner, we met up with our DD’s friend, and went to a pirate party on Deck 11; Mickey’s Pirates in the Caribbean. This wasn’t the main one with fireworks and all. But this was a cutesy type show featuring the main Disney characters. It was great that Disney did this; in there were little ones that couldn’t stay awake late enough for the “takeover” show. While killing some time, and talking with our friends for a little bit; we asked what their Jamaica experience was like. They didn’t book any excursions either. But when they got off the ship, they found someone who not only took them to a beach, but to a great place to eat as well. And not for a whole lot of money either. So if we ever make it back, doing something like that might be best for us. When we stopped at San Juan a couple of years ago, we ended up taking a tour van that was just trying to grab people coming off the ships. It was quite the unique experience (from being left behind with the 1st van), but well worth it. We also decided to skip the post-dinner show tonight. It wasn’t going to be an actual stage production tonight; but they would be playing the recently released “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”. If our daughter was a little older, we might’ve caught it. But we couldn’t see her being all that interested in it. So we just ended up spending more time with our new friends. And the girls had quite a nice time when it came to getting photos taken in the atrium. First, they got to meet Daisy Duck together. Then, surprisingly, the other little girl grabbed her mom’s Stateroom key; then led our DD over to the professional photographer who had the white backdrop. And it was cool to see our daughter just totally go along. There ended up being some really nice pics to come from there. And those white backdrop types of pictures are something we never try to do. It’s crazy the nice surprises that kids will conjure.
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After our photo sessions were complete, it was time to start heading up for the main pirate party and fireworks. A lot of people on the ship had the same game plan as well. So when it came to getting in the packed elevators, I was the odd man out in our party. And for some reason, I had the crazy idea of taking the stairs from the atrium (Deck 3), up to where the festivities would be held (Deck 11). At about Deck 6 or so, I saw an elevator open up that had some room in it. I immediately made my way inside, and was greeted with a nice surprise… Stitch was in there!!!!!! I didn’t think too much of it at first, especially since there were quite a few other people in there as well. And even though he was in the back, and I was in the front; there was just enough space for him to approach me, and do what Stitch would do. I of course had my DSLR on me. And as I’m standing there, he comes up to my camera… lifts it up…. then basically looks right into it. And I am “forced” to capture this awesome moment. The shame of him!!!!
My Fantastical Moment!!!!!
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The party and fireworks were cool though. I like that it isn’t all super nice and sweet Disney. The main character is Captain Jack; so of course it’ll only be so sweet. But they at least have some nice fear elements in the show. Hey, we’re talking about pirates here!!!! To top the evening off, a stop at Cabanas is definitely mandatory. After the fireworks are done; there is some great late night food to be had there. The main offerings being turkey legs, crepes, and many desserts!!! Even if you want to skip the show for some reason, but love having endless food while on a cruise, you should make it a point to hit up Cabanas.
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