PHEW!!!!! Read them all!
dizzi - Congrats on the wedding!
, and we can share a sympathy "I have a teenage girl drink" while on board.
Emmysdidi - think you and my husband will get along quite well. He has a matching soft sided cooler that will be wheeling around with him.
Beth D - Millennium Force was the first roller coaster for both of my girls.
dpequignot - We have never had a Cabana on CC, and have never missed having one. If you disembark early (even just one member of your party) you will have no problem finding an umbrella spot on the beach. I obviously don't know your daughter or her limitations yet, but other activities that she might be interested in that will take her off the beach for a bit include the one hour bike rental, or the kids club "archeological dig", and an entire pavilion of games.
My top hints - many have been given out, but I will add/modify a few:
Yes on the
nightlight, especially if you have an interior room. However I would make it a glade or so that you can add an air freshener to it. No matter how much you love your family, that small holds a lot of smell after one week together.
ZIPLOCKS!!!!! - I bring the gallon size and use them constantly. When the children were younger we would order the PB&J's and cookies from room service, and then pack them off in the zip locks on our excursion days.
Dollar bills - Have a pile of singles in your room for tips for room service. Room service is free (for the most part), but these guys work hard. Having the singles handy assures that any member of your party can quickly tip for that midnight Mickey Bar (yes you can get those). Also the "All hands on Deck Platter" is a favorite for my family - Cheeses, crackers, grapes, and so on.
Highlighters - use these to color code the pass porter for the different activities that your family wants to participate in the next day.
Everyone can then quickly locate where other family members may be.
Don't overpack!!!! - I will, because I can't help myself.
But you shouldn't because it is REALLY unnecessary! Pack a couple tide tablets and dryer sheets, and throw in a load if you really need to.
Get to know the staff who is there to serve you! - and don't forget to plan ahead to tip them accordingly at the end off the week. It's not the room stewards fault that you overspent on your bar tab. We have had so many positive experiences with Disney staff over the years! It is one of the main reasons that I return!
Remember to RELAX! - You are on vacation, and you have paid a good amount of money to be there. Be prepared for any/all of the following:
Events will be missed- maybe your kids want to take a nap during the sail away party. Don't worry there will be another dance party tomorrow.
Family members will have different ideas about what activities they want to do - it's okay, not every minute needs to be spent joined at the hip. Agree on one activity a day that is family time (the dinner, a show, breakfast, whatever) enjoy each other!
Mother Nature can not be Controlled - It's no one else's fault. Please don't let a weather problem ruin your trip. If weather prevents an event from happening Disney Magic will create something just as Wonderful for your family to participate in.
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