Mostly a lurker here, but had to pipe in on this. We haven't done a cruise, but we had a similar experience at the Saratoga Springs Spa at WDW - really took away from the experience. The spas at WDW are not operated by Disney, so maybe that's part of the issue, but it was so bad we've never gone back!!
Michelle, I've enjoyed reading your journal and trip report so much. What a lovely wedding. Wishing you much happiness...
So it's not just
Castaway Cay then! I usually don't think of Disney as being pushy... generally they lure you in with a "deal" (free dining, extra park hours, etc) and know that a happy customer will spend more naturally. Seems to me like a pretty display and more reasonable prices would quietly persuade spa-goers to buy some of the items. I didn't even ask about the lotions-- seriously, $40 for a brush is crazy. Maybe Disney should find a new company to run the spas. Anyway, thanks for reading! So glad you have enjoyed it!
That's a beautiful picture of you two! Uggh, and some people are just so tacky. Some people actually look forward to getting dressed up on cruises.
Thank you! I love to dress up, and why wouldn't you on a cruise ship? I didn't let it bother me at the time (it's pretty hard to get upset on your honeymoon) but in retrospect it just seems so unnecessary.
I think you look beautiful and I wouldn't say you were overdressed at all for dinner on a cruise, even for the dining room.
Why can't people just keep their mouths closed??
She was jealous that she wouldn't look half as cute as you EVER!!!
Haha, you're too sweet! I didn't think we looked out of place. Some people just can't be happy with themselves.
My big issue with people who are rude like that is "was it even necessary to make a comment?" One of those "it probably has something to do with their situation that is neither relevant to you nor any of your business" situations.
Right. Especially at Disney, when people can be doing so many different things at any given time. I feel like we never raise our eyebrows at Disney, because you don't know what people are experiencing (and it's not our business anyway, like you said). Except for after Victoria & Albert's when we absolutely, positively saw a man with a prostitute in the elevator. Hmm I forgot to write about that.
Everything on your trip is beautiful!!!!
I'm sad your report is coming towards the end!
Me too!! And I don't even have a Disney trip planned to tide me over! It's tragic
Just read your whole thread in ONE DAY... crazy. LOVED your wedding and will be taking my ideas from it... thanks!
I just had to share something with you that will make you laugh. My parents went on the Dream cruise back over Thanksgiving. They have been married just under 30 years, so a lot of the cuteness has certainly died down some. My mom booked the couples massages at the cabana and was recapping the whole thing for me: "It was really great, except after she finished the massage she took my hand and made me grab on to something. I was laying there like oooooookaaaay what am I holding on to? Then I realized when I looked up it was dad's hand. It was really awkward. I could have done without that"
Haha, maybe the hand-holding part is best for honeymooners! That's too funny! Thanks for reading-- hope the BEO helped out!
Oh how I hate snotty people! You looked gorgeous hun!!
Thanks girl
I hate when people make comments like that. Its just a downer--and besides you're prettier than they probably ever were so there! I love bingo but I find that I move way too slow for people who play it regularly. We went to a casino once and I was blown away at how seriously people take it.
Awwwwww I'm blushing
Thank you! Yes, some of the people at bingo were very serious about it. It didn't even seem like they were having fun. I prefer to be a little more casual about my vacation activities, you know?
Embarrassing confession number...well, a lot.
I just re-read your entire PJ.
Your PJ is not the most informational, particularly prior to your wedding. You didn't post your BEO or give detailed explanations of some of your plans. You revealed small details-your dress, your FG basket, general themes and introductions to the major players, but not the detailed account some brides give.
But because of that, and because of the very detailed explanation of your wedding and honeymoon, I think your PJ, more than anyone else's I've read, reads like an actual fairytale. Yours is a love story that embodies "Happily Ever After", and as such, someone like me can come back, and read through what is already a familiar story like one would escape into a favorite book or movie, which is what I did today.
I get the feeling that you may have deemphasized the less-exciting bits (particularly with regard to family members) because when you look back on your wedding day, you don't want to remember the conflicts, you want to remember the happiness, the people who were there to love and support you, and the fun that you had, because in the grand scheme, it was important to capture the moments that mattered to you, which I think you have done well.
I know your TR is nearing an end, but I hope that you stick around on the boards. I think you have a valuable perspective and contribution.
Yes, you're right, my writing style (and perspective) definitely changed after the wedding. Before the wedding, everything was busy-busy-busy, I was living it, juggling work. I also was thinking of my PJ as something to share with other current brides, people who knew the rules and knew the ropes.
I definitely skipped over the stressful parts of the PJ. I don't have a magical everyone-always-gets-along-and-is-unfaillingly-supportive family. They're great, but probably similar to everyone else's. I just didn't and don't enjoy writing about those parts. (You have no idea how much drama arose from my sister not being the MOH. My mother was extremely against it, and very vocal about it, as was my sister. In the end, I made the right decision. Some of her actions during the trip, which I skipped over, validated my decision to have her in a different role.) The few times that I included something negative, I was really needing to reach out and hear some honest opinions.
Afterward, things changed. I waited about a month to start writing my TR, so the focus was really on the things that stood out in my memory (I try to be thorough in the descriptions of our days, but inevitably some things get lost). I revel in telling our story, in getting to relive our wonderful two weeks, so I enjoy diving into the details. I have unlimited time because there are no deadlines now. No more hurry up and wait. I also now realize that I have an opportunity to help future brides, and that lots of non-wedding disboarders like to read the wedding TRs, so I try to be more descriptive if I think it might help (or entertain) others.
Thanks for reading. I always enjoy your comments.
P.S.-- Any new brides out there, if you think my BEO would be helpful to your planning, I would be more than happy to share it with you. A few people have already reached out to me and I have sent it to them. I think a price increase has already gone into effect since our contract, but it still gives a general idea. Just PM me and I will send it right over
I thought it would just be worse if I told the bartender that I hadn't understood because of his accent, so I just kept quiet and tried to respond appropriately to the rest of the story, in which the teacher and Jaimito bond and stay friends their whole lives.
