Just Back...Upgraded to Concierge!!! Fabulous

[AnnMorin]

That would unbelieveably generous of DCL!!!
They never cease to amaze me.

 

[bettemom]

Originally posted by AnnMorin
That would unbelieveably generous of DCL!!!
They never cease to amaze me.

Yep, isn't Disney just amazing in what they can do... They amaze us all...


Hi Ann,

Didn't think we would end up on the same chat topic again so soon... Is it snowing in Mass?. We have a inch or two on the ground now...

 

[Dave_from_Marietta]

Originally posted by Horace Horsecollar

Regarding the "completely obstructed view" --

All Category 6 and Category 7 staterooms aft of the Category 7 (Navigator's Verandah) staterooms have metal, not plexiglass, below the railing. Above the railing, the view is not at all obstructed. The exterior photographs of the ships in the DCL brochure clearly show this.

My reason for posting this so that future Category 6 passengers won't think they need to worry about a "completely obstructed view."

Horace, I know you actually meant to refer to Categories 5 & 6, aft of Cateogory 7.

Anyway... the problem that's not discussed as often is that are also some Category 3's & 4's with the solid railing. And since there are no Category 7's on Deck 8, the line between which has what kind isn't as clear.

I have a list of which staterooms have which kind of railing at my web site...

www.dcltribute.com/faq/outsiderooms.htm

 

[AnnMorin]

yes that horrible nasty cold white wet stuff is falling as I type...

 

[mitcam]

I am hoping for an upgrade! Don't know if it will happen but I was just hoping for a split bath!

We booked an inside because $$ is tight now I wish I have just gone with a cat. 10 for the split bath! Don't get me wrong if they give me a Cat. 6 I won't complain

 

[lruggiero]

CRSNDSNY-

We really didn't take advantage of the concierge services since we already had Palo booked and I was just very very happy that I had such a lovely room since I was stuck in it with a seasick child.

My favorite part of the room was the size, do I think it would be worth the extra thousands??? I'm not sure but it will be hard for us to stay in smaller now.

Highlight of the trip was meeting Mike Stanton and his family onboard. They were really very nice and it was nice to see that people really left him alone and didn't bombard him for autographs

Lori

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by lruggiero
CRSNDSNY-

We really didn't take advantage of the concierge services since we already had Palo booked and I was just very very happy that I had such a lovely room since I was stuck in it with a seasick child.

My favorite part of the room was the size, do I think it would be worth the extra thousands??? I'm not sure but it will be hard for us to stay in smaller now.

Highlight of the trip was meeting Mike Stanton and his family onboard. They were really very nice and it was nice to see that people really left him alone and didn't bombard him for autographs

Lori

Understandable, Lori! I'm sure it will be hard to go back in stateroom size...but you can do it! I'm just getting anxious knowing we've only had CAT5s for our past two only cruises and upcoming we'll be in a CAT11. I'm sure we'll be fine, but it will be strange to be in such a different stateroom. That's so great that you got to try the CAT3 -- especially with your ill son. Glad he wasn't sick the whole time.

BTW -- Who's Mike Stanton?

 

[SweetSpot]

CRSNDSNY:

That was my question. I was onboard that week and could have run into him a million times (he was right across the hall) but had know idea who he was. I was told he is a baseball player but who he plays for I don't know.

Lori:

Did the concierge leave things for the kids every night? I remember reading that they leave arcade cards, soda and snacks. Did you also have to tip the concierge?

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by SweetSpot
CRSNDSNY:

That was my question. I was onboard that week and could have run into him a million times (he was right across the hall) but had know idea who he was. I was told he is a baseball player but who he plays for I don't know.

My boss just said he used to pitch for the Yankees but doesn't know who he pitches for now. I had NO idea! LOL Isn't baseball that sport they play with the big orange ball???

 

[DrCavin]

Mike Stanton is a pitcher for the Mets now, was with the Yankees from 1997 - 2002

Here is his bio & stuff..

http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/nym/team/nym_player_bio.jsp?frame=mlb&playerid=122681

 

[lruggiero]

Tracy-

We did not have to tip the concierge since we technically did not have concierge services. We did get treats delivered to our room daily but they are delivered by room service, wether or not the concierge sets it up or not I don't know.

What room were you in?
We were in 8602

I assumed that the Stantons were in either the Roy or the Walt Disney Suites.

Lori

 

[SweetSpot]

We were in 8576 and I think they Stantons were in 8078. Another DISer was in 8076 and said they were next door. I think 8078 is a Cat. 3.

Thank you DrCavin for clearing that up. I looked at the picture of him from the link, still wouldn't have been able to pick him out in the crowd.

 

[Topper]

Originally posted by lruggiero We were in 8602

I'll be in that same room for the NYE cruise departing on December 27th. Does that room still have the bathtub in one of the baths? A nasty rumor was going around that it was removed and replaced by a shower during dry dock.

I cannot wait to enjoy that HUGE verandah!

 

[lruggiero]

Topper-

Nasty rumor is correct...I was a little dissapointed about the bathtub since my son is only 4 and does not like the shower but he really had no choice.


Still a great room though....must have been a pretty penny for the new years eve cruise. I think I would definitely like to try that some time.

Lori

 

[Topper]

Originally posted by lruggiero
Topper-

Nasty rumor is correct...I was a little dissapointed about the bathtub since my son is only 4 and does not like the shower but he really had no choice.


Still a great room though....must have been a pretty penny for the new years eve cruise. I think I would definitely like to try that some time.

Lori

Bummer about the tub. A good friend is not happy by this news! I'll be sure to post some tidbits about the NYE experience upon my return.

(and that is LOTS of pretty pennies )