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And Ps...What I say doesn't come from an inexperienced cruiser. I'm well into platinum status with Disney and have hit 30+ days sailing on cruise ships for multiple years. ;)

I'll just drop a little morsel right here on this Carnival thread: If you haven't already, you really should take the time to check out the new Carnival Vista. They're doing some amazing things and I **REALLY** want to sail this ship....in a Havana Cabana, of course, because who doesn't want a...

Cruises less than 7 nights always had dress-up optional but not true formal. Our first real formal night we did the gown/tuxes......and were like 1 of 3 families dressed truly formal. Never again. LOL! Cabanas dinner has always been a relaxed table-service affair. They train servers in this...

I sent you a note. I hate feeling like a public crybaby. ;)

Truth or nice trivial answer? :cool: I got summoned to come give smuggling tips to a pirate. That kinda gives a girl the warm-n-fuzzies. :inlove:

Don't get too excited. I'm not.

Sorry. He passed on Nov. 19th. I keep thinking today is December already. LOL!

Thank you. That means a lot to me. My brother, Jerry, who was in my 1st report I did here + a handful of others thru the years passed away on the 19th of last month. You can imagine how precious those reports are now. I'm most happy knowing how much HE enjoyed reading the reports. He loved...

Me too! B2B next May! Woo!!!!

@rob0519, I don't find call center employees for any cruise line to be very reliable. I'm not exactly sure how you could find additional, more accurate info. Perhaps the cruise line has a number for dining or special needs specifically. I really don't know. @macfreak, I have no idea about...

This. DCL automatically tacks on 18%. We used to always up that to the nearest dollar + $2 or $3 per drink. Not happening anymore. 18% is all I'll give. Additionally, I make it a point to spend less on bar drinks.

I've paid $20/glass for Moët Ice in Diversions on the Wonder. $12-ish for a martini in Cadillac Lounge. $12-$15 for some martinis in Sky Line & Meridian on the Dream. I'll always still pack my liquor on Disney. Just more effort now. And I will NOT tip additional for cocktails on Disney...

With all the "stepping down" talk....I thought maybe a quicky share from a seasoned DCL cruiser (12 sailings across all 4 ships in 4 years) would be an interesting read. Disney's product is unique in its theming and how they use that to shape their experience. Other cruise lines have a lot...

NCL isn't stepping down. Trust me. ;)

Very interesting read. Glad you branched out there, @Kramerica! My BiL & SiL have sailed Carnival several times, their most recent with them was also on the Triumph out of Galveston. They said the ship was truly not up to snuff for them even though it's been supposedly overhauled since the...

Yep. I've been on parks trips twice in the past 4 years. Both were not WDW. Now, ask me if I carried my own liquor along with me?

A very good point was made on another forum that I think bears repeating. Why this specific date: September 30th? If this was a safety issue or issue with disruptive drunkards than why not put the new policy in place effective immediately? If it was just something Disney wanted to move...

I assumed the same: Disney wants more money because they don't have the income from casinos or as much income from bar sales because of their liberal carried-on alcohol policy. But then things are changing so they can garner more $$ from bar sales. So let's revisit this compensating with the...

This is what I've found as well. For a cruise line that's commanding such a premium for their cruises you'd think they could at least manage to be consistent across their fleet. Not like they have even half a dozen ships to manage......

Then there's the liquors, beer, and wine that DCL doesn't have onboard to serve. Last October I had Moet Ice by the glass in Diversions at the bargain price of $20/glass. On the Wonder's WBPC in May they didn't have it to serve. FYI, I can buy a full bottle of Moet Ice for $55 at my local...