Magical mystery tour 8/15/2009

[frdeb1999]

Beautiful pics Andrew!!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Okay, now that we have the pic. Any idea why the fence in front of the snorkel shack?

PS - How was Discovery Cove? Did you do with the dolphins or without? It looks like an amazing place - it's on my bucket list.

Discovery cove was fantastic, we arrived at 7.45am had a swim for 8.15am with the Dolphins we had two as it was first session. We had a private cabana with personal service all day, locker drinks, towels chairs nad it overlooked the dolphin area.
We have swam with Dolphines with DCL at Cozumel, Costa Maya and Acapulco, but this just blows them out of the water, they are cared for, so well trained, its up close and not with waves, and we go close up photos DVD, and CD of everything, kids loved the lazy river and snorkel area with Stinrays again far better than Casataway Cay as you swim with them.

Those dessert pictures are incredible! We've never been to that buffet. What night is it offered??? We cruise the Eastern in November - don't want to miss it.

J

Dessert buffet was 11pm 9 before has been 11.15pm on Thursday night, on the seven night cruises.

lol, Andrew, same thing happened that cruise while DH was on the elevator, he asked the kid why he pressed all the buttons, explained how obnoxious that was to everyone waiting for elevators, etc. The kid said nothing until he got off and then called DH a nasty word under his breath. Hope his parents are proud.

For the most part, all was well considering the huge amount of kids on the ship!

It wasn't as bad as the repo in 2008, but there were a 'few' kids out of control. Playing with the elevators, even with people in them, pressing all floors not getting out, or you get to a elevator they get out and all floors pressed.

We had the names on our door rearranged every night into rude words, we had letters spelling out are names, now on a Disney cruise with young kids its offensive, oity the teenage boys doing this couldn't spell, the letters were all available so they showed up there poor education. We know who they were, my son saw them do it and challenged them and they also took the Mickey in the WDW Theater with their Dad there.

I would balance this with the fact there were so many nice people on the cruise, if you had drinks and came to a door, it was opened by fellow cruisers, so nice.

 

[nikkistevej]

Hey Andrew- any pics at Discovery Cove- we REALLY want to go!!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hey Andrew- any pics at Discovery Cove- we REALLY want to go!!

When I get home I can post some, but the CD they do for you is encrypted and copyright so I cannot upload those.

 

[nikkistevej]

When I get home I can post some, but the CD they do for you is encrypted and copyright so I cannot upload those.

Thanks alot- I need to convince DH.

 

[smeecanada]

I would balance this with the fact there were so many nice people on the cruise, if you had drinks and came to a door, it was opened by fellow cruisers, so nice.

We just went on an Alaskan cruise. I was amazed at the amount of people who offered to take a picture of us at different times - really nice to see. The day of cruising up Tracy Arm Fjord to Sawyer Glacier reminded me of Panama Canal day.
Nice to try another cruise line, but we're sticking with DCL.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

We just went on an Alaskan cruise. I was amazed at the amount of people who offered to take a picture of us at different times - really nice to see. The day of cruising up Tracy Arm Fjord to Sawyer Glacier reminded me of Panama Canal day.
Nice to try another cruise line, but we're sticking with DCL.

I would say the 'balance' of very nice people mainly adults considerablly outweighed the few stupid teenagers who are intend on being very stupid.

Occassionally this behaviour seems to be encourgaged by their parents,

Now yes I had a nice man take a photo of my son and myself whilst on a bike rental at CC they just offered.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Thanks alot- I need to convince DH.

Just do it, after the cruise it was the top highlight of our cruise!!!!!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

DISCOVERY COVE.

Cant show the official photos of my interaction as DC took those, and are copyright. But these are taken on our camera later.

 

[nikkistevej]

Thanks for the pictures Andrew- they are awesome. I can't wait to go.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Thanks for the pictures Andrew- they are awesome. I can't wait to go.

Yes do book these pictures do not do it justice, I have a DC picture pack that is far better but cannot upload thoose.

 

[so_oregon]

Andrew, I see that you got baskets (from The Perfect Gift?) for the kids....what kinds of stuff did you have in them? I see sand pail and skittles, but what other kinds of goodies? (Crass question....approx. cost? )

 

[caitlinsdad]

Andrew, Good seeing you on board and at CC. Great pictures and report.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Andrew, I see that you got baskets (from The Perfect Gift?) for the kids....what kinds of stuff did you have in them? I see sand pail and skittles, but what other kinds of goodies? (Crass question....approx. cost? )

Yes they were from Shirley at the perfect gift, and customized for my DD 13 and my DS 11. They had Candy pirate hats, tattoos, drinks, bubble stuff for sail-away, a girls journal a big boys bucket (pail) and spade chips, cookies. Small toy telescope, etc.

You can discuss with Shirley and she will tailor make these for your kids, likes etc, for example as my DD has a brace we switched the soda for Capri sun.

They loved them cost $PP plus delivery.

Andrew, Good seeing you on board and at CC. Great pictures and report.

Yes nice to see you at Palo brunch and CC, you seemed to be busy each time but hope you enjoyed the near repeat of the 2006 double dip.

PS

Everyone.

WE GOT TO OPEN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM THEME PARK TODAY!!!!!!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

OK now back home I can add a bit more.

NICE POSTCARD IN COZUMEL

CHECK MICKEYS- Note the T shirt, same as my TAG.
Embarkation morning.

PIRATE NIGHT

CASTWAY CAY

VIP PHOTO AT TOPSIDERS AFT DECK

With VIP Donald Duck, and some guy in a pirate costume called Brent.

ANIMAL KINGDOM-Family of the day, opening the park.

DISCOVERY COVE ORLANDO

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

SOME INFORMATION SCANS

Friends and family booking voucher

SHUTTERS OFFERS, and a SHORE TRIP RESERVATION TICKET

Same tickets used for Dinner, Palo, etc.

CERTIFICATE OF CRUISE

PRE PAID TIPS letter and example ticket voucher

ONBOARD CREDIT VOUCHER EXAMPLE, DINNER TICKET EXAMPLE

CONCIERGE WELCOME LETTER

CHANGE OF ROUTE LETTER ON EMBARKATION

CONCIERGE. Example page of personal planner

CASTAWAY CLUB INVITE

TIP SHEET WITH INSTRUCTIONS

Concierge/pre paid example

(Standard copy)
EXAMPLE MOVIE GUIDE FOR IN ROOM TV

TENDER information for Grand cayment, when the ship doesnt dock, but you get small boats ashore.

INTERNET PACKAGE AND INSTRUCTIONS

DISEMBARKATION INFORMATION

 

[pillow]

Wonderful pictures! Thanks for sharing! Patiently awaiting the Sept 10th expo where the 2011 itineraries will be released - just a few more days . . .

Jodie

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Wonderful pictures! Thanks for sharing! Patiently awaiting the Sept 10th expo where the 2011 itineraries will be released - just a few more days . . .

Jodie

Aloha,

Yes we will see what will come!

 

[Verandah Man]

Great pics and info sheets Andrew!!!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Great pics and info sheets Andrew!!!

Thank you VM.