First Ever DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise 5/10/2009

[Yvet]

I prefer later because at home we also eat late (like 8 or 9).

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

I picked late seating because we are coming from the west coast and it's easier on the 'ol internal clock...plus I saw that it seemed to be more popular with the group. It also allows more time in port depending on the itinerary.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Hi Yvette -- you did a great job with your voicemail!

 

[winotracy]

I'm home sick today. Bored, trying to breathe with this wonderful cold DNiece #3 gave me. Hey, I took her to see The Lion King and she gave me a cold. Some how I think she got the better end of this deal.

Anyway, I have heard of people getting upgraded on cruises. How often does this happen? I'm not expecting it, but just wondered.

Kim

It does happen but there is no rhyme or reason to how this happens on Disney. We always recommend to book what you will be happy with and if you get an upgrade, great

So I noticed most people picked the second seating for dinner... is there a reason or do you guys just prefer eating later?

I prefer to have a shot at staying away during the shows If you have early dinner, your shows are late. If you have late dinner, your shows are early.

When we get closer to the cruise, we will link everyone together that wants to be linked for dining in early and late dining.

 

[Plutes]

So I noticed most people picked the second seating for dinner... is there a reason or do you guys just prefer eating later?

My DH works until 8 or so, so we're used to eating dinner late. We usually wind up eating later dinners whenever we're on vacation, too, so this just made more sense for us!

 

[kab407]

So I noticed most people picked the second seating for dinner... is there a reason or do you guys just prefer eating later?

Longer Happy Hour!

 

[cocowum]

DH gets grumpy if dinner is late. so I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed for the early seating.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

So I noticed most people picked the second seating for dinner... is there a reason or do you guys just prefer eating later?

I do it as a kindness, really. My husband will eat everything in the kitchen, so I figured with a late seating, at least some people will get a chance at the food first.

 

[pershing]

I just can't sit down to a 2 hour dinner at 8:00PM. The boys would never join me even once for dinner! As it is, they can't understand why they have to sit so long to ingest a meal they could finish in 15 minutes. (We don't eat out much) It's just too late for me. I want to be able to enjoy every morsel of those adult entrees. Cooked by someone other than myself!

With the week cruises on the Magic, some people feel an early seating makes them rush off the island we're docked at. Not me! By late afternoon, I'm ready to be back on the ship showering in the woman's locker room. (Love the frisbee shaped shower head!)

 

[winotracy]

We're up to 35 that have checked in here! Any more Podcast cruisers??

 

[kimisabella]

We're up to 35 that have checked in here! Any more Podcast cruisers??

Hi Tracy - I know you already know about us, so I'll officially check in here
DH and I are going on the cruise - ALONE!!!!
Since we're going to WDW w/the kids in August, I don't feel so bad leaving them when we go on the cruise next May . Here's our info:
Andrea & Vinny, first seating, will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary

 

[winotracy]

Hi Tracy - I know you already know about us, so I'll officially check in here
DH and I are going on the cruise - ALONE!!!!
Since we're going to WDW w/the kids in August, I don't feel so bad leaving them when we go on the cruise next May . Here's our info:
Andrea & Vinny, first seating, will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary

Yes, definitely post here if you want to see your name on the list (or PM or email). When I am preparing your quotes, I usually don't know what your DISboard name is and I can't assume you want everyone knowing you are going, so be sure to let me know!

 

[NancyIL]

So I noticed most people picked the second seating for dinner... is there a reason or do you guys just prefer eating later?

I prefer to eat at the early dinner time. However, I also prefer fewer kids around - so chose late dining for this cruise.

 

[Launchpad11B]

DH gets grumpy if dinner is late. so I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed for the early seating.

I'm the DH, and I do get a little bit grumpy without food. If it were up to me I'd eat early and late!

 

[Tonya2426]

I'm the DH, and I do get a little bit grumpy without food. If it were up to me I'd eat early and late!

Oh you silly DH of cocowum!!! There is ALWAYS food around - and if you can't find some (which means you are lost in the engine room) you just call room service for some mickey bars.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Oh you silly DH of cocowum!!! There is ALWAYS food around - and if you can't find some (which means you are lost in the engine room) you just call room service for some mickey bars.

I was thinking the same thing!!!

 

[cocowum]

OK so please excuse the newbie questions...

You can just eat all day? Let's say we have lunch at 12. Can we go back at 3 and have a hot dog and fries? I thought it was just 3 meals a day?


And while I'm asking newbie questions, Is booze included?

 

[winotracy]

OK so please excuse the newbie questions...

You can just eat all day? Let's say we have lunch at 12. Can we go back at 3 and have a hot dog and fries? I thought it was just 3 meals a day?


And while I'm asking newbie questions, Is booze included?

You can only eat when the restaurants are open. That being said, you can get something to eat 24 hours a day. The only thing you can't do is eat in the main dining rooms for dinner more than once per day or go to Palo without having a reservation.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

The dining rooms are only open during certain timeframes, but you can get room service 24 hrs, and there are several casual eateries that are also open several hours each day. And sorry...booze isn't included, but you can bring your own beer and wine on board.

 

[cocowum]

Thanks for the quick responses! I don't drink but I was curious.

I'm a junk food junkie so to be able to grab a hot dog in the middle of the day is awesome.