Mexico Lindo 10/23/2011 MR Cruise!!!

[khoos]

Westcoastmama - Jennifer
Thanks for checking it out. I am still trying to decide on the FEs. Sorry such a rookie here. Still trying to figure everything out.

Thanks
Sandra

 

[chrisrunty]

Chris
Thanks for responding. So they let you check in at 12:30 even though the alloted time was 3:30? Oh good I feel better now. And this was at the same port correct?

TIA
Sandra

Hi Sandra, yes same port, same cruise actually.

 

[chrisrunty]

Hi all. I called Disney yesterday... They always say "it could be subject to change" but our cruise currently has formal night the 2nd night, pirate night 5th night, and semi formal 6th night.

Christine

 

[khoos]

Thanks Christine.

What are your plans to the port? I was reading for 4 ppl best to get a car to pick up? Any idea who to use? I am so excited for this cruise need some R&R.

Hi Sandra, yes same port, same cruise actually.

 

[khoos]

ok so I changed Palo to 4th night. Thanks for the info

Hi all. I called Disney yesterday... They always say "it could be subject to change" but our cruise currently has formal night the 2nd night, pirate night 5th night, and semi formal 6th night.

Christine

 

[chrisrunty]

Thanks Christine.

What are your plans to the port? I was reading for 4 ppl best to get a car to pick up? Any idea who to use? I am so excited for this cruise need some R&R.

We use the Disney transportation since we have a 3 year old. That way we don't have to lug/pack/bring his carseat. (we would need it for a car or taxi). Before kid.... We used both a regular airport taxi and a car service. (Lincoln town car) the car service is nice that you can arrange in advance. I'll see if I still have the car service info.

 

[chrisrunty]

We use the Disney transportation since we have a 3 year old. That way we don't have to lug/pack/bring his carseat. (we would need it for a car or taxi). Before kid.... We used both a regular airport taxi and a car service. (Lincoln town car) the car service is nice that you can arrange in advance. I'll see if I still have the car service info.

It's also nice for Disney to handle the luggage.

 

[alleluia5]

Westcoastmama - Jennifer
Thanks for checking it out. I am still trying to decide on the FEs. Sorry such a rookie here. Still trying to figure everything out.

Thanks
Sandra

Don't be concerned, its fun and really no pressure. Just pick up some little trinkets - something simple - it is so fun to go back to your room and find little treats or gifts.

 

[WestCoastMama]

Westcoastmama - Jennifer
Thanks for checking it out. I am still trying to decide on the FEs. Sorry such a rookie here. Still trying to figure everything out.

Thanks
Sandra

I totally understand! I'm a newbie too! You're in the right place to figure it all out. Soooo many helpful people.

Hi all. I called Disney yesterday... They always say "it could be subject to change" but our cruise currently has formal night the 2nd night, pirate night 5th night, and semi formal 6th night.

Christine

Thanks for looking into that Christine! Did they happen to mention what the dining rotation would be?

 

[WestCoastMama]

On another note! Can I tell you guys that it's days like today that I am counting the days, minutes, seconds till our cruise!!! I can't wait to be sitting in a lounge chair enjoying my fancy fruity drink!!!!

 

[chrisrunty]

I totally understand! I'm a newbie too! You're in the right place to figure it all out. Soooo many helpful people.



Thanks for looking into that Christine! Did they happen to mention what the dining rotation would be?

They will allow you to put in a dining rotation request. (not guaranteed) Which I did, formal in tritons, (day 2) parrot key for pirate night, (day 5) I am a sucker for themes. The rotation starts with PT... Something I can't remember. I'll look it up! I think there are three dining rotations.... Someone correct me if I am wrong.

 

[globerunner]

Hey All! So this is what I found on a thread for a cruise that is 3 weeks before us. Just FYI. I guess we'll have to wait and see what the September cruises will be doing.

Quote:
Originally Posted by dolphingirl47
There are going to be 3 different rotations on this cruise if the spring cruises are anything to go by:

PTTAPTA (Formal Night - Triton's, Pirate Night - Animator's Palate, Semi-formal Night - Triton's)

TAAPTAP (Formal Night - Animator's Palate, Pirate Night - Parrot Cay, Semi-formal Night - Animator's Palate)

APPTAPT (Formal Night - Parrot Cay, Pirate Night - Triton's, Semi-formal Night - Parrot Cay)

APPTAPT is probably the least desirable option.

Thanks! That's very useful information. I'll see about calling in to request for PTTAPTA (Formal Night - Triton's, Pirate Night - Animator's Palate, Semi-formal Night - Triton's). I think it'll match up nicely with the theme nights.
Is anyone else with young kids doing the Dine and Play? I hope my daughter (3) will want to go with the counselors or I guess I'll have to just make a personal drop off. She is a night owl most of the time.

 

[chrisrunty]

We had this one in April. I really liked it.
PTTAPTA (Formal Night - Triton's, Pirate Night - Animator's Palate, Semi-formal Night - Triton's)

When I called this weekend Disney said 5th night for pirates on the 10/23 cruise. Our 4/10 cruise it was the 4th night. Hmmmm...

I might call them again in a couple of days.

 

[LuvIt]

Just 60 days away, people!


(it's 112 here today....I'd love to be feeling the cool breezes on a boat right now!)

 

[chrisrunty]

Just 60 days away, people!


(it's 112 here today....I'd love to be feeling the cool breezes on a boat right now!)

Can't wait!! I know it's close when I'm spending more and more on the disboards!

I want that warm Cabo weather, it's 77 here today. I have to heat my pool all day just to swim in it!

 

[WestCoastMama]

Thanks! That's very useful information. I'll see about calling in to request for PTTAPTA (Formal Night - Triton's, Pirate Night - Animator's Palate, Semi-formal Night - Triton's). I think it'll match up nicely with the theme nights.
Is anyone else with young kids doing the Dine and Play? I hope my daughter (3) will want to go with the counselors or I guess I'll have to just make a personal drop off. She is a night owl most of the time.

You're welcome!

We had this one in April. I really liked it.
PTTAPTA (Formal Night - Triton's, Pirate Night - Animator's Palate, Semi-formal Night - Triton's)

When I called this weekend Disney said 5th night for pirates on the 10/23 cruise. Our 4/10 cruise it was the 4th night. Hmmmm...

I might call them again in a couple of days.

I think I'll be requesting that rotation too!

Just 60 days away, people!


(it's 112 here today....I'd love to be feeling the cool breezes on a boat right now!)

Can't wait!!
I ordered my FE today!

 

[chrisrunty]

Before our last cruise I read a lot of traveling with small kids tips here were the most helpful:
1. Bring a clothes pin, keeps the drapes closed if you have a verandah and the sun out... Kids might sleep in longer. (mine did) it also works for the one inside the cabin.

2. Have their meal brought out with your appetizers. They can go to the kids club w/ dine and play. (if you have late seating)

3. Nap if you Have late seating. They'll stay awake for the shows and dinner.

4. Keep your kids up late for pirate night! Such a blast! There's Mickey, pirates, dancing, show, fireworks etc... Worth staying awake for.

5. Don't eat too much dinner on pirate night! There is a huge buffet of food and a dessert buffet too! If you don't like to wait in line much get near the food just before the show is over.

6. Do not miss the dessert gala! You will be sick/ stuffed trust me! Because so many choices! I had two plates... On vacation... Riiiiiight.

7. The off chance your kid/kids really don't want to sit for dinner. (we had only one night our then two year old was not behaving well) you can get up walk them around the ship a bit. (dinner does take awhile) or your servers will bring your dinner to your stateroom.(didn't happen to us but did to our other table family)

8. Bring snacks for the cruise terminal if you are going there early... There is no food there.

9. I brought a couple of sippy cups... Didn't need them. The kids cups with straws were fine.

10. Depending on your excursions and kid, we didn't use our stroller once. Plus you can always rent on on the ship. (I did hear they are huge though)

Ok... Probably have more but my boy is up.. Got to make breakfast.

 

[globerunner]

I called Disney this morning and requested PTAPTAP dining rotation. I also found out the Halloween party is going to be held on the 1st night (embarkation) and the Pirate party on 5th night (Cabo). I wonder if people will have to carry their costumes onboard in case they don't get their luggage in time??

 

[chrisrunty]

I called Disney this morning and requested PTAPTAP dining rotation. I also found out the Halloween party is going to be held on the 1st night (embarkation) and the Pirate party on 5th night (Cabo). I wonder if people will have to carry their costumes onboard in case they don't get their luggage in time??

Thanks so much. Disney said 5th night pirate for me too, different then before. Glad someone else confirmed that. I had no idea we had a Halloween party!! Yay How cool. I just love themes and parties.

 

[globerunner]

5. Don't eat too much dinner on pirate night! There is a huge buffet of food and a dessert buffet too! If you don't like to wait in line much get near the food just before the show is over.

I second this recommendation. I had 2nd seating my first cruise and went straight from dinner to the pirate buffet. It was such a shame I was too full from dinner to enjoy it. I still ate a turkey leg cuz I just had to! It was fun looking though.