On our first
Disney Cruise, we were fortunate that the cruise had been long established (Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles). So, we knew exactly what would be going on from posting of prior Personal Navigators.
Some info I found helpful for our first cruise:
Many Guests also like to bring along an item such as a pillowcase, photo mat, t-shirt, of Vinylmation to have signed by the characters. Each stateroom is allowed to turn in two items to Guest Services. Just be sure to include markers, a few pieces of candy for the characters and label the outside of the plastic bag with your last name and stateroom number. Your items will be delivered by the last night of the crui On other Dis posts, there is mention of providing a small token to the staff signing the matting, sweet or salty. One post mentioned bringing a gallon size ziplock bag of Hershy's (the poster lived in Hershy PA). Perhaps I'll bring some Hurricane Popcorn (popcorn with seaweed, a specialty of Hawaii).
We learned that the dining room we were assigned to each evening was printed on our card (we rotate, but our headwaiter, waiter, assistant etc... rotate with us).
Hubby found some of the food bland at times, so we will be packing some siracha, tapatio etc... to bring with us. When we asked the waiter, I think all that was available was Tobasco.
Character Breakfast - There is a character breakfast on the 7 day and longer cruises only. This is held the morning of the first sea day after you dine in AP [Animator's Palate]. Early seating is at 8:00/8:15 and late seating is at 9:30. The CB lasts an hour.
Per reservations at
DCL, the following movies will be in rotation during our week:
Toy Story in 3D
Tangled in 3D
The Muppets
John Carter
Chimpanzee
Reel Steel
People Like Us
The Avengers
Brave
The Odd Life of Timothy Green (premiering 08.15.12, so good chance it will be on board).
I think I'm going to pack the 3D glasses from the theater at home, as they are more comfortable than the ones we used aboard the Wonder last year.
Dining:
1st night: Casual
2nd night: Formal
3rd night: Casual
4th night: Pirate
5th night: Casual
6th night: Semi-Formal
7th night: Casual
Pirate night is awesome - deck party is not to be missed - this is when the fireworks are.... lots and lots of fun!
Our waiter gave us valuable information about what was occurring the next day, so we will try hard to not miss dinner this cruise
.
The shows are great, and again, we will try hard not to miss. Last year there was a comedian with puppets. My daughter still imitates "Romeo" with his "attitude".
Princess Tea was a lot of fun, we almost missed it - somehow I need to keep better track of the schedule when on board... from MOM's panel: Alice and Mad Hatter Tea Party has been replaced with Tea with your Disney Friends. This tea is offered only on cruises that are 7 nights or longer in duration. You will not be able to sign up for it before your sailing. Please keep an eye out for it in your Personal Navigator. The Personal Navigator is
Disney Cruise Line's daily newsletter which is delivered to your stateroom every evening. It lists all of the activities that are scheduled for the following day.
May try to do something different with signature book this time around, as we have one from Disney World, Disney Land and the Wonder. Does anyone have ideas?
Anyone with any additional information, if it can be shared that would be great!
Aloha!
