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Disney Cruise FAQ's
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You usually find out on embarkation day. But you can request a specific rotation and that request is usually granted. Also, if you go on a longer cruise you could check which nights are the nights when the Show Dinner at AP (often it is the first 3 nights of a 7-night cruise I think) will be served and then go to Palo on a night which will have a different menu.
Your stateroom host would bring towels, toiletteries and even an ice bucket (if you request it). Often those things will be placed in your room when you are out anyway.
If you order something from room service someone else brings it. You can tip them in cash, but supposedly if you ask them for it, they also have a receipt where you can add a tip. I have only read about this though, never done it myself. I always tipped in cash.
The above posters are correct. It will be listed on your Key to the World card. Request a dining rotation that you like and then book Palo on a night that won't conflict with Animators. When you get to the Key to the World card, look at your assigned rotation and see if it conflicts. If so, go to the location for dining changes and try to change either your rotation or Palo.
myhappyplace
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Great, thank you all!!
stevehousse
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My family is thinking of finally trying a Disney Cruise, shooting for the fall of 2016 (Nov). Family of 5; 2 adults and 3 kids who will be ages 8,5, and 2 when we go. We r looking at doing a land and sea package with a 3 night Bahamas cruise. We have never been on a cruise before and i do have a few questions, mainly about the kids and dinner and shows.
For the kids, is the "dine and play" only offered for late dinner seating or can you do it for first dinner seating as well. It seems like a great option, but we wouldn't want to be eating so late for second dining.
I know that if we bring our youngest to the kid club for her age, there is extra cost. How late does this stay open? I would assume there r places for them to lay down and sleep?
For the older boys, is there places for them to lay down and sleep if they wanted to in their respected age kid club? And how late do these stay open?
As for shows, would u recommend I leave the 2 year old at the club or bring her with for the show? Is there age limits for the shows at all?
Lastly, I know that remy and palo are adults only, I don't remember which one at the top of my head has the brunch, but is brunch adults only as well or are families welcome?
When you book do you get a pamphlet stating all the times things are available to do and show times, or do you have to wait till you r onboard?
Thank you! I will probably have more questions but wanted toget those out of the way...
Edit: one more thing, do they feed your kids at the clubs?
For the kids, is the "dine and play" only offered for late dinner seating or can you do it for first dinner seating as well. It seems like a great option, but we wouldn't want to be eating so late for second dining.
I know that if we bring our youngest to the kid club for her age, there is extra cost. How late does this stay open? I would assume there r places for them to lay down and sleep?
For the older boys, is there places for them to lay down and sleep if they wanted to in their respected age kid club? And how late do these stay open?
As for shows, would u recommend I leave the 2 year old at the club or bring her with for the show? Is there age limits for the shows at all?
Lastly, I know that remy and palo are adults only, I don't remember which one at the top of my head has the brunch, but is brunch adults only as well or are families welcome?
When you book do you get a pamphlet stating all the times things are available to do and show times, or do you have to wait till you r onboard?
Thank you! I will probably have more questions but wanted toget those out of the way...
Edit: one more thing, do they feed your kids at the clubs?
Cesar R M
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Palo as the brunch.
as for the pamplhet, aka the navigator, you get it until you onboard to the ship (you get a copy in your stateroom and you can find extra copies in the lobby in guest services).
stevehousse
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Thanks! Do you know if the brunch is adults only like dinner?
I hope someone else chimes in about the kids club questions, but Palo and Remy both have a brunch. And both are adult exclusive for all meals.
I would suggest looking into the 4-night cruises as well as they tend to be a bit more relaxed and I would think they offer a better introduction to cruising.
I would also not recommend booking a package through Disney with land and sea, but book those two elements separately. If a discount for WDW comes out, you can only usually not use it for part of a combined package.
I would suggest looking into the 4-night cruises as well as they tend to be a bit more relaxed and I would think they offer a better introduction to cruising.
I would also not recommend booking a package through Disney with land and sea, but book those two elements separately. If a discount for WDW comes out, you can only usually not use it for part of a combined package.
ChuckElias
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It is also adults-only, Steve.
I'll answer a couple of your other questions, as well. As far as I know (and my daughter has been in the Oceaneer's Club and Lab), there are no beds in the clubs. A kid could certainly curl up in a corner or on a beanbag chair and take a nap, but there are no designated sleeping areas.
The Small World nursery is open from 9 am - 11 pm; the Oceaneer's Club and Lab are open from 9 am - midnight. You might find helpful information here: http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/dream/youth-clubs/
I would have no problem taking a 2-year-old to the shows in the Walt Disney Theater. My only reservation might be the volume of the show. They can be loud, and a couple of them have small fireworks at the end, which might startle a 2-year-old. But there are characters in all the shows, and they're full of Disney songs.
This is also from the DCL website:
So it looks like Dine and Play is only for second seating. In the past, they used to feed the kids by taking them all up to Topsider's/Cabanas/Beach Blanket Buffet. But the quote above sounds like they may now bring food to the club. My daughter hasn't been in the clubs for several years now, so I'm not 100% sure what they do. Sorry.
stevehousse
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Thank you everyone! Since this would be our first cruise the 3 night is a better option for us, plus the price. I found really good prices for 3 day cruises for the fall of 2015, so I am assuming i would find similar pricing for 2016.
GirlInAlice'sWorld
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Long time lurker here finally made an account! My boyfriend and I are going on the Fantasy 7-night next May, and he's a little bit worried about the formal/semi-formal night. He's not a suits type of guy. Would a dress shirt, dress pants, dress shoes with a nice vest and tie be fine for formal night?
ChuckElias
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Glad you've joined us here! As it says in the FAQs at the beginning of this thread, DCL doesn't really enforce the dress code in the rotational restaurants. (Remy and Palo are another story.) Get as dressy -- or not -- as you want. There will be people in shorts and t-shirt, even on Formal Night. Your boyfriend's pants, tie and vest will be fine.
Cesar R M
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While I agree on this, I honestly would suggest to at least try to proper dress in the special days.
Nothing worse than seeing someone in hipster clothing (aka clothing that is falling apart) or these ultra tiny "shorts" that show the butt of people when you're trying to pick up food.
ChuckElias
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That's always my recommendation, as well. People who have been in this forum a while know that I wear a tux to Formal Nights, so I'm all in favor of following the dress code. But I think dress pants, vest and tie are close enough that it will be in the spirit of dressing up.
I agree with the above, and a dress shirt, vest and tie would be perfectly appropriate!
heatherkatheleen
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I concur. Most of the men (dad, brother, friends, etc) that I've cruised with have gone for a more formal-relaxed look like this and have been significantly more comfortable while completely appropriate-looking!
heatherkatheleen
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@Disneyfalcon ... Wanted to pick your brain on a couple of things.
Just booked a 7-night for my boyfriend and I on the Fantasy next May. We were unable to get the earlier dining seating but were wait listed... I've never had this happen before. Do you think my chances of being bumped up are fairly good?
Also, I requested that we have our table for the two of us separated as we prefer to be alone. Though it's never 'guaranteed,' DCL hasn't ever had a problem making it happen. This time, the rep on the DVC line was much more adamant about me understanding that there are 100% no promises surrounding it... Have the rules gotten stricter or perhaps was it just the rep I was talking to?
Just booked a 7-night for my boyfriend and I on the Fantasy next May. We were unable to get the earlier dining seating but were wait listed... I've never had this happen before. Do you think my chances of being bumped up are fairly good?
Also, I requested that we have our table for the two of us separated as we prefer to be alone. Though it's never 'guaranteed,' DCL hasn't ever had a problem making it happen. This time, the rep on the DVC line was much more adamant about me understanding that there are 100% no promises surrounding it... Have the rules gotten stricter or perhaps was it just the rep I was talking to?
Sure!
For next May and just two of you, I'd say yes, your odds are very very good. I don't think I've ever actually had a waitlist not come through, although we're seriously testing this theory with a last minute booking for 17 people this Thanksgiving. If that one comes through I'll decide every single one of them does.
Either way, you're almost certainly good this far out with only two people. It was just the rep you were talking to. Go to the place noted in the Navigator for dining changes as soon as you board and see if you are alone. If you aren't, they'll try again to fix it.
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