First cruise ... maybe?

[PrincessShmoo]

I did not see any trays, but then again I wasn't looking for them either.

We had trays on our Wonder cruise last October. But the Wonder still has the "typical" buffet-style serving, not the stations. I can't recall if we had trays on our Dream/Fantasy combo cruises in 2014.

 

[lbus42]

Just wondered if I should pack a dollar store tray for such a purpose.

I think that anyway that you can successfully carry the food back to your room will work, so the tray idea may be a good one. But then again PrincessShmoo pointed out that she believes that there are trays available. I know that there are trays somewhere. Anything that you order from room service comes on a tray, even just a Mickey Bar.

 

[Msh09d]

I always book them

Hubby & I are looking at a 4 night Bahamas cruise in late February 2017 for our first ever cruise. I am thinking an upper deck, outside stateroom with a large porthole.
I've planned dozens of WDW trips. I am panicking with where to start with this. Being a newbie is scary.

We are DVC members. I read from many sources that renting points and booking the cruise on cash is the most cost effective use of points. (Quick math this looks like it would save about 100 points!)

I have done all of our planning myself for years. Will I be better with a travel agent for booking a cruise on cash? Is there an advantage to a travel agent?

We are DVC, AP, Disney Visa card holders. Are there discounts available?
I do see if I use my Disney Visa I get 6 months 0% financing. There is also a $50 onboard credit offer.

Reading the air & ground transportation section on the DCL website is overwhelming. It sounds like they pick & book my flight for me, but there is an option to do it myself?

I assume that the memory maker that is part of my AP doesn't include cruises.

I am very interested in the Castaway 5k. Is that available for every sailing?

Thank you for any tips, tricks and advice you with to share with this freaking out cruising newbie.

I always book them myself instead of using a travel agent. The 5k is available every cruise.

 

[FigmentSpark]

I think that anyway that you can successfully carry the food back to your room will work, so the tray idea may be a good one. But then again PrincessShmoo pointed out that she believes that there are trays available. I know that there are trays somewhere. Anything that you order from room service comes on a tray, even just a Mickey Bar.

Right, so order a Mickey Bar and stash the tray to be used the next morning for breakfast!