They do search the bags you drop off. I had an item removed that wasn't allowed - a power strip which I've packed on several prior cruises and that's the first time it was removed from my luggage. But it was returned when we got off the ship. It delayed that bag being delivered to our room. Live and learn.
But you don't get the magic lanyard until you are on board for number 11.
Mine's a 4 nighter with 2 stops at the island in June.
Forget the lanyard....it's the booking window.
No official idea, but it is pretty safe to say that is is one of 2 things.
Castaway Cay is leased from the Bahamian government.
They are fairly few and far between. It is my understanding that nearly all of the 3-4 night cruises go out full save for the off season. 7 night cruises have a little more last minute availability. Mousesavers typically has a list. https://www.mousesavers.com/disney-cruise-tips/disney-cruise-line-discounts-and-deals/#lastmindcl
Forget the booking window. . . It's the free Palo meal!Forget the lanyard....it's the booking window.
Oh, yeah....Forget the booking window. . . It's the free Palo meal!
True, but you need to be on number 11. So close yet so far.Forget the booking window. . . It's the free Palo meal!
Can you lock your bags with the same TSA approved locks you can use when you fly?
Good question.
Yes, you can. I do.
Your friends get to join your free dinner at Palo, right? *wink, wink*Yes, you can. I do.
#11 in June...hello, new lanyard! And free Palo, so recent price increase won't affect me.
OP, you've already gotten all the good advice, tips, etc. So I don't have much to add.
I never get off the ship in Nassau. Especially on a 3-nighter, your time is better spent on the Dream (so aptly named!) Use the day to play a round of mini-golf on Goofy 's Sports Deck, see a movie if there's a current or recent Disney release you haven't seen or want to see again. Now that Palo brunch is offered in Nassau day, do that, although it's adults only do you'd have to send the kids to the club. On embarkation day, after lunch and before the ship leaves port, adults can tour the kids clubs. A must if you want to.pilot the Milennium Falcon
For your first cruise, I 'd do all three rotational restaurants since you can get Palo brunch. That way you'll experience most of the dining (just leaves out Remy)
Check your navigator for the tour of the ship, it's called The Art of the Theme of something like that. Definitely worth your time, they give you the backstory on lots of the little details.
Make sure to visit Skyline Lounge. It's one of my favorite spots on the Dream. Trivia contests are fun and there are families and adult only ones. Prizes! No prizes for Midship Detective Agency, but it's a fun way to tour the ship.
There may be some classes at the gym that require a fee, but there are plenty that are free. There 's a nice early am stretching class that I like to attend before doing my laps around Deck 4.
As.to.the shows, I haven't been on the Dream since BatB debuted, but make sure to see The Golden Mickeys. Any ladies in your party will enjoy the Tarzan segment.
Wow, Platinum. I remember when you were such a noob.#11 in June...hello, new lanyard! And free Palo, so recent price increase won't affect me.
LOL. And yes, "free" Palo is my favorite perk. It makes a 3-night/4-night back-to-back that much more fun.Agree 100% . Of course, it's much easier to get on the AquaDuck, as well. My daughter and I did AquaDuck 3 times, I think, on Nassau day and only waited 10-15 minutes each time.
Again, I agree. On your first cruise, you don't want to miss any of the rotational restaurants. And while Remy was a truly amazing experience, I'm not sure I loved it enough to pay the new higher charge for it. So do all three rotational restaurants, and try Palo brunch on Nassau day. (And yes, totally ditch the kids for Palo.)
I think it's the "Art of the Theme Show" tour. It's also available on Embarkation Day. I've done the tour on all four ships. It's totally worth it, both for the information on the tour and as a quick tour of the ship.
Is Golden Mickeys back on the Dream? When we cruised in April 2018, we saw the last show before it went on "hiatus". I really hope it's back, since it's my favorite show.As.to.the shows, I haven't been on the Dream since BatB debuted, but make sure to see The Golden Mickeys. Any ladies in your party will enjoy the Tarzan segment.
It was back when we did our cruise last October. 1st time I'd seen the show in 6 cruises.
Easy solve. Call Disney Cruise. Line. Reps there are happy to answer all of your questions. Mydisneycruise.com will take care of the rest. I wouldn't put all my trust in a forum.
