Well, I have the day off and 100 things to do, but I decided to be really lazy. So... I thought I would take the chance to write some of my Good and Bad opinions from our trip.
Of course, the bad are things that really were not all that bad. But, I can come up with a few things.
OK, no one could help the weather.
I did not think that the latte from Cove Cafe was that great. Of course, I was comparing to Starbucks.
The food was good. But I was not that thrilled with the dessert choices this time. I am a diabetic (but medicated) so I want to really enjoy my dessert. I was taking the cruise as an opportunity to splurge. Now, don't get me wrong, there were some nice ones, but you have to decide what you want to spend your carbs on. So... I decided most nights to have ice cream from the Goofy area on deck 9. Of course, I went to the soda station and took a larger cup to put my ice cream in so as to not have to continue to get a new one of those little ones. (Also, why were there no cones? - one other bad thing) I felt that the Key Lime Pie at Palo brunch and the German Choc. Cake at Topsiders was the absolute bestest.
Cal asked for a piece and they were all out, so the pastry chef happened to be around and said he would go and get him a piece. He brought him 4 pieces. Oh my gosh, I have gotten off of the bad.
I would have like to see the movies on board play a little more often, maybe in the morning. There were some I would really liked to have seen, but there are only so many things you can fit into an evening.
I would like to see more items to purchase that are specifically DCL. I know that you think there were a lot, but not really. I would like a bigger t-shirt selection.
That is really all of the bad things that I could come up with and as you can see, that is not that bad. One thing that I wish we would have done is see a movie out at night on the big screen. I hated that we missed doing that.
Good things - Where do I start? - I love the fact that Disney has their own really nice terminal with places to sit. I also really liked the new system of boarding. I always hated standing there. I loved sitting at the end of the terminal just looking at the ship and all that was going on.
I love how they call out your name when you get onboard. We told them about it being our 30th anniversary and they also announced that.
I love the fact that the service and cleanliness on DCL is superior. Getting to know some of the staff and watching the way that most of them go out of their way to help makes you feel that you have made a new friend. I know that when we go back next Feb. we hope to meet back up again with some of the CM we met this time.
I love the fact that there are children so happy on board(for the most part.) I did see some unhappy, but let's remember they are kids. It is just such a wonderful family environment. (Except for our first day on board when I saw a dad slap his son on the back of his head.) I know that it can be really trying with little ones on vacation, and believe me I am glad that mine are grown, but it is nice to see the kids. I also enjoy the fact that there are so many places to go with no kids. I loved going into the Cove Cafe to check out a book, watch the news, whatever... It was great. Disney just knows how to cater to all ages.
I loved the way that people are so nice to one another and that you typically find that most people on board are not rude. There are some, but not as many as on other lines.
I loved so much more but I know that you are all tired of reading this now. I should go and clean or something.
I also love the Disboards. It is great keeping up with all of you.
Debi
Of course, the bad are things that really were not all that bad. But, I can come up with a few things.
OK, no one could help the weather.
I did not think that the latte from Cove Cafe was that great. Of course, I was comparing to Starbucks.
The food was good. But I was not that thrilled with the dessert choices this time. I am a diabetic (but medicated) so I want to really enjoy my dessert. I was taking the cruise as an opportunity to splurge. Now, don't get me wrong, there were some nice ones, but you have to decide what you want to spend your carbs on. So... I decided most nights to have ice cream from the Goofy area on deck 9. Of course, I went to the soda station and took a larger cup to put my ice cream in so as to not have to continue to get a new one of those little ones. (Also, why were there no cones? - one other bad thing) I felt that the Key Lime Pie at Palo brunch and the German Choc. Cake at Topsiders was the absolute bestest.
Cal asked for a piece and they were all out, so the pastry chef happened to be around and said he would go and get him a piece. He brought him 4 pieces. Oh my gosh, I have gotten off of the bad.I would have like to see the movies on board play a little more often, maybe in the morning. There were some I would really liked to have seen, but there are only so many things you can fit into an evening.
I would like to see more items to purchase that are specifically DCL. I know that you think there were a lot, but not really. I would like a bigger t-shirt selection.
That is really all of the bad things that I could come up with and as you can see, that is not that bad. One thing that I wish we would have done is see a movie out at night on the big screen. I hated that we missed doing that.
Good things - Where do I start? - I love the fact that Disney has their own really nice terminal with places to sit. I also really liked the new system of boarding. I always hated standing there. I loved sitting at the end of the terminal just looking at the ship and all that was going on.
I love how they call out your name when you get onboard. We told them about it being our 30th anniversary and they also announced that.
I love the fact that the service and cleanliness on DCL is superior. Getting to know some of the staff and watching the way that most of them go out of their way to help makes you feel that you have made a new friend. I know that when we go back next Feb. we hope to meet back up again with some of the CM we met this time.
I love the fact that there are children so happy on board(for the most part.) I did see some unhappy, but let's remember they are kids. It is just such a wonderful family environment. (Except for our first day on board when I saw a dad slap his son on the back of his head.) I know that it can be really trying with little ones on vacation, and believe me I am glad that mine are grown, but it is nice to see the kids. I also enjoy the fact that there are so many places to go with no kids. I loved going into the Cove Cafe to check out a book, watch the news, whatever... It was great. Disney just knows how to cater to all ages.
I loved the way that people are so nice to one another and that you typically find that most people on board are not rude. There are some, but not as many as on other lines.
I loved so much more but I know that you are all tired of reading this now. I should go and clean or something.
I also love the Disboards. It is great keeping up with all of you.
Debi
Steve and Tonya tried to motion for us to say something to each other, but then the vomit happened and then the show started! 
SO - you'll finally get my final trip report. 
I think I used almost 2 full rolls of film. Can't wait for those photos to get blown up and hung somewhere prominent in the house. It was nice to be up early, alone (except for the other photographers and insomniacs!) and really experience a sunrise. To me, it's one of God's gifts and I try to experience it at least once each time we are at the coast for a vacation. It gave me time to really think about my life and how lucky and blessed I am to have my family, friends, and all the good fortune I have. Yeah, vacations may not turn out exactly how you plan, but does that really impact my life as a whole? I think those of us fortunate enough to be able to take even one 
Made our way to the beach and got a good spot near the snorkeling area. Not that we were going to snorkel, but the kids don't really swim at the beach much (they prefer the pool!), so they only needed to go in the water to fill the buckets for sand castle creating. Of course, our bliss ended shortly thereafter when DD started to get tired and ask for her pacifier. ARGH - I hate that thing!!! Why didn't we wean her before the trip???? 
Of course, I didn't have it with me, and she wouldn't fall asleep without it - despite the use of Steve and Tonya's hammock! So after lunch at Cookies, we all decided to return to the ship. This was the best decision we made of the week. DH and DS went to the pools, and were practically alone. DS went into the Goofy pool for the first time all week, by himself, and really got to swim in deeper water. Much as he enjoyed the Mickey pool, he had so much fun in the Goofy pool, which I don't think he was expecting! DH and DS had some time to bond and hang out together, and they just enjoyed the last day of our trip together.
We didn't even buy that much! 
I finally relaxed and sat on the verandah for a little while watching the activity of Castaway Cay. When the kids get older, we are TOTALLY doing the banana boat excursion! Everyone was loving it as they sped by us. Again, I can't say enough about the verandah. Yes, it costs more, but especially for times when DD was napping, or when DS was sick, it was so nice to be able to get out to enjoy the sun, see the port activity, or just not be stuck in the cabin. Not to mention enjoying morning coffee (have I mentioned that? 
, tempers, bad weather
and Captain Hook 
