Question for FIRST TIME Cruisers Only

[ZooMommy]

Originally posted by DisneyLisa
Thanks ZooMommy....I already printed that book and that's basically the one that made it all sound so confusing . It makes the cruise sound so crowded & hectic and I have to admit, I'm still not sure if a cruise is for us.

LOL! DisneyLisa, that book DOES have a heck of a lot of details; I gave up on it and passed it on to DH and told him, "YOU like details, YOU read this and write down what I need to do. Other than that, I'm NOT touching it!"

And what a great idea about an annual mom/daughter trip.... you've just given me an idea!!!

 

[aseafish]

I know the adult pool & beach at CC is for ages 18 & over but would anyone give us a hard time if we went there (DD will be 15)...I love children (I have 3 of my own) but there are times when we're on vacation when we (DD included) like a more peaceful setting. Would this be a problem (she could probably pass for near 18 anyway ?

While I am not one who usually says forget about the rules, I'm guessing that the age limitation is based on differences in behavior expectations. I'd bet it wouldn't be a problem at the pool or on Castaway Cay if your daughter behaved more like an adult than a child. That said, I'm laughing at myself because adults of all ages often behave outlandishly child-like.

 

[nicurnc]

I booked our first cruise after a friend at work returned from her cruise and raved about how wonderful it was!
I called a TA that evening and booked our first cruise.
I guess the Disney name sells itself, I never doubted a thing.
When I finally found this site and a brochure, I was hooked.

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

I too booked on the rave reviews of a friend. I did get a brochure first, even booked a 4 day, then canceled it and booked a 7 day. So may questions still remained after reading the brochure, like better parts of the ship, dinner time preferences and why, packing list etc. What I really wish is that I'd found these boards before booking! I would have booked my own air, and avoided a plane change/lay-over that comes with DCL air from Denver. <-- something the TA and brochure don't tell you about.
Bless these boards.

 

[taswira]

Originally posted by DreamsDoComeTrue
<-- something the TA and brochure don't tell you about.
Bless these boards.

That depends on who your TA is! As I said, my advice to clients is first the DCL brochure, web site and video, then directly to the DIS before ever booking! But I view the DIS as an INDISPENSIBLE SUPPLEMENT to the DCL info - not as a replacement, because a) It is DCL's product they are purchasing, and what DCL says they will provide for the money is all they are "obligated" to give. b) DCL can <I>always</I> change their offerings at their discretion as long as they state it in <I>their</I> materials. and c) I had one client who had stumbled upon the DIS <I>before</I> they came to me to "find out more and see about booking." The guy had read SO MUCH on the DIS that he was <I>really confused</I> . . too many pages of conflicting opinions about what to do or not do. Hey - We ALL agree that the DIS is FANTASTIC or we wouldn't be here. I was just soliciting comments on whether or not first time cruisers had seen and read the brochure prior to booking. Thanks!