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Post by swamp on Jan 12, 2015 20:49:46 GMT -5
Were gong a Disney cruise to the Bahamas. Any one ever gone on one? What excursions do you suggest?
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Post by Jaguar on Jan 12, 2015 20:59:50 GMT -5
When ?
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 12, 2015 21:00:30 GMT -5
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Post by justme on Jan 12, 2015 22:22:45 GMT -5
What are your options?
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Post by justme on Jan 12, 2015 22:24:00 GMT -5
Ps I vote pawning the kids off and heading to the adult side of the private island
Actually I vote pawning them off at every opportunity, and there are a lot on a Disney ship. But I'm also childless lol.
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Post by tractor on Jan 13, 2015 8:20:47 GMT -5
We did the same cruise a few years ago. I would take the tour of Atlantis, the hotel and casino are cool, but what's really nice is their aquarium. They have some of the largest manta rays that I have even seen. None of the other tours really appealed to us. The best stop is Disneys private island, it's great. We had no kids with us so we were able to go to the adults only portion of the island and it was a great day.
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Post by Pants on Jan 13, 2015 9:56:15 GMT -5
You took a disney cruise... with no kids?
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Post by chiver78 on Jan 13, 2015 10:04:19 GMT -5
which islands are you going to? I'd say a bicycle tour of the populated islands, maybe a dolphin swim. on the private islands, just hang out at the beach that day.
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Jan 13, 2015 10:06:11 GMT -5
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Post by tractor on Jan 13, 2015 10:08:53 GMT -5
You took a disney cruise... with no kids? Yes, my kids have hated the Disney experience from the very beginning, my wife and I have a great time there, so we often go and leave them at home. Imagine Disney without having to worry about naps, screaming kids, or the complaints that they bring. Throw in some alcohol, and the whole trip takes on a whole new experience, plus it's fun to mock those with their kids in tow. Besides, what's better than a nooner at one of the happiest places on earth? |
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Jan 13, 2015 10:11:08 GMT -5
You took a disney cruise... with no kids? Yes, my kids have hated the Disney experience from the very beginning, my wife and I have a great time there, so we often go and leave them at home. Imagine Disney without having to worry about naps, screaming kids, or the complaints that they bring. Throw in some alcohol, and the whole trip takes on a whole new experience, plus it's fun to mock those with their kids in tow. Besides, what's better than a nooner at one of the happiest places on earth? A nooner almost anywhere else.  |
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Post by zibazinski on Jan 13, 2015 10:11:41 GMT -5
The best stop is the private island, hands down!!
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Post by Pants on Jan 13, 2015 10:31:37 GMT -5
You took a disney cruise... with no kids? Yes, my kids have hated the Disney experience from the very beginning, my wife and I have a great time there, so we often go and leave them at home. Imagine Disney without having to worry about naps, screaming kids, or the complaints that they bring. Throw in some alcohol, and the whole trip takes on a whole new experience, plus it's fun to mock those with their kids in tow. Besides, what's better than a nooner at one of the happiest places on earth? Yeah, I'm imagining Disney without the kids... and you still have disney. So... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 10:31:44 GMT -5
Yes, my kids have hated the Disney experience from the very beginning, my wife and I have a great time there, so we often go and leave them at home. I haven't met your kids and I like them already! I can't get into Disney at all and have been there several times for business conferences within the resort. The only things I truly enjoyed were the giant slide into the pool at the Contemporary Resort and Discovery Island, which was closed down years ago. Anyway- Swamp, have you checked out cruisecritic.com? Here's the Disney Board. boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=167There are probably discussion on the excursions you're considering. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 10:52:41 GMT -5
many people go on a Disney cruise for their honeymoon.
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Post by swasat on Jan 13, 2015 10:58:05 GMT -5
swamp, we did the same cruise a few years ago. The Atlantis tour is pretty awesome. So is the Castaway Cay island. I'd give a pass to Ardastra Gardens tour, if its still offered. Its just a mini zoo.
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Post by Pants on Jan 13, 2015 11:01:10 GMT -5
many people go on a Disney cruise for their honeymoon. many people are idiots. |
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Post by The Captain on Jan 13, 2015 11:01:30 GMT -5
Were gong a Disney cruise to the Bahamas. Any one ever gone on one? What excursions do you suggest? Twice now. We're spoiled for life and will only do Disney from now on. How many days? As far as the excursions we didn't sign up for any because the vacation was all about chillin for us. DD and DH did go on one of the mini snorkeling things... Zib's got it right. Their private island is the best. Sigh. Check out this site. I highly recommend doing the fish extenders. DD loved coming to our stateroom and finding little treats. www.wdwinfo.com/disney-cruise-line/meets.htm |
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Post by justme on Jan 13, 2015 11:11:29 GMT -5
Yes, my kids have hated the Disney experience from the very beginning, my wife and I have a great time there, so we often go and leave them at home. Imagine Disney without having to worry about naps, screaming kids, or the complaints that they bring. Throw in some alcohol, and the whole trip takes on a whole new experience, plus it's fun to mock those with their kids in tow. Besides, what's better than a nooner at one of the happiest places on earth? Yeah, I'm imagining Disney without the kids... and you still have disney. So... You must be failing to imagine drinking around the world while flirting with the hot guys from each country. It's so nice of them to bring you booze! And I think several countries have a hot quota for the people that come over to work. |
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Post by steph08 on Jan 13, 2015 11:36:27 GMT -5
Why does every thread have to turn into a "I hate Disney" fest?
I love Disney, and I only recently had a kid.
Swamp - I haven't been on a Disney cruise, but I have heard people rave about them. Enjoy! I hope to get DH and DD on one in a few years.
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Post by Pants on Jan 13, 2015 11:47:39 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm imagining Disney without the kids... and you still have disney. So... You must be failing to imagine drinking around the world while flirting with the hot guys from each country. It's so nice of them to bring you booze! And I think several countries have a hot quota for the people that come over to work. But that doesn't have anything to do with Disney, that just has to do with cruises. Pick a cruise, any cruise! I do not understand why adults are enamored with Disney nonsense. |
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Post by justme on Jan 13, 2015 12:05:44 GMT -5
You must be failing to imagine drinking around the world while flirting with the hot guys from each country. It's so nice of them to bring you booze! And I think several countries have a hot quota for the people that come over to work. But that doesn't have anything to do with Disney, that just has to do with cruises. Pick a cruise, any cruise! I do not understand why adults are enamored with Disney nonsense. Actually that's a Disney. Where you get a tequila shot at Mexico and work your way around the world till your last drink at England. There's also a newer version of drinking through all the parks while you go on rides. As for the cruise, picking any cruise gives you very different experiences. Carnival is cheap but known basically as a booze cruise. The new ones by royal Caribbean are nice but their old ships are date. Etc. |
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Jan 13, 2015 12:09:34 GMT -5
Can I piggyback on your post, Swamp?
We are considering an Alaska cruise this summer. DD will be 3.5 (will go with Grandma)
Choices are Disney out of Vancouver
non Disney out of Seattle (where we live).
Disney is about 3k more for the week (4k vs 7k).
Worth it?
What else would a 3.5 yr old do on a cruise to Alaska if not disney?
Destination is for Grandma, she's getting pretty old and wants to see Alaska one last time.
To answer the OP - we had the best time just snorkeling in the Bahamas... but it wasn't a Disney cruise.
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Post by justme on Jan 13, 2015 12:12:30 GMT -5
All the other cruises have kid programs too. Possibly not as robust as Disney has but there should be things for her I think.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 12:14:30 GMT -5
But that doesn't have anything to do with Disney, that just has to do with cruises. Pick a cruise, any cruise! I do not understand why adults are enamored with Disney nonsense. Actually that's a Disney. Where you get a tequila shot at Mexico and work your way around the world till your last drink at England. There's also a newer version of drinking through all the parks while you go on rides. As for the cruise, picking any cruise gives you very different experiences. Carnival is cheap but known basically as a booze cruise. The new ones by royal Caribbean are nice but their old ships are date. Etc. I've never done a cruise, but if I do, I think it will be Disney (and I am not a Disney World fan), but my parents have a condo on the harbor in Key West, and I've watched many a cruise ship pull in. There's just something really cool and magical about the one with the mouse ears. LOL |
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Post by The Captain on Jan 13, 2015 12:19:05 GMT -5
True story.
Our first Disney cruise was 15 years ago. Our waiters were Sergo and Yurko. Think about that. The service was so freaking outstanding we remember the names of our waiters over 15 years later.
Sergo "Our appetizer choices tonight are impossibly yummy choice one, amazing choice number two, or to die for choice number three"
Me "Oh goodness, I can't decide - what do you recommend?"
Sergo - "All of them, I bring you all!"
AND he come backs with our apps AND remembers our odd drink preferences from the night before.
You rotate through the dining rooms with the same dining companions. One couple had been on at least 6 different cruise lines and said Disney blew them all away.
I will gladly pay the premium.
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Post by justme on Jan 13, 2015 12:19:22 GMT -5
I REALLY want to go on one but didn't have the cash when I worked for them or a friend to go when my mom worked for them and went on it. Currently begging my friend and telling my mom to beg her friend that works for Disney to go on a cruise and take me with them.
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Jan 13, 2015 12:24:05 GMT -5
All the other cruises have kid programs too. Possibly not as robust as Disney has but there should be things for her I think. Yeah, they have the kid's room and stuff. Just not sure it will be "enough". Kiddo and Grandma will likely stay on the boat quite a bit of the time while we go off and do something fun. The problem is really that DD is too young for Alaska and Grandma is too old. But, it's probably going to be her last chance so we're going to do it anyways. |
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Post by swamp on Jan 13, 2015 12:27:21 GMT -5
You must be failing to imagine drinking around the world while flirting with the hot guys from each country. It's so nice of them to bring you booze! And I think several countries have a hot quota for the people that come over to work. But that doesn't have anything to do with Disney, that just has to do with cruises. Pick a cruise, any cruise! I do not understand why adults are enamored with Disney nonsense. I don't either, but DH is. I want to go on a cruise. He doesn't. He will go on a Disney cruise.
And the kids love Disney.
We're only doing a few days. Leaving 4/10, a day at the Bahamas, a day at the private Island, and then back to Port Canaveral.
I think the aquarium will be it. The Atlantis Tour is like $1,000 for the day. 
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Post by swamp on Jan 13, 2015 12:28:50 GMT -5
Yes, my kids have hated the Disney experience from the very beginning, my wife and I have a great time there, so we often go and leave them at home. I haven't met your kids and I like them already! I can't get into Disney at all and have been there several times for business conferences within the resort. The only things I truly enjoyed were the giant slide into the pool at the Contemporary Resort and Discovery Island, which was closed down years ago. Anyway- Swamp, have you checked out cruisecritic.com? Here's the Disney Board. boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=167There are probably discussion on the excursions you're considering. Thank you. I will check that out tonight after the kids go to bed. |
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