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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dumboflyer" data-source="post: 6332075" data-attributes="member: 15671">Chuck hit most of your questions, but I'll do my best to mop up what he didn't!RE: Miami. We sailed from Ft Lauderdale last year. Best to double check which port the cruise actually sails from, as some info generically lists "South Florida" when these two ports are quite far apart. If you want a good overview of Miami, very highly recommend <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34439-d2560278-Reviews-All_About_Miami_Tours-Miami_Beach_Florida.html">this tour</a>. The port itself is near downtown, so the hotels that will be closest to the port will also be unlikely to have nearby convenience stores. There are Westin hotels near both Ft L and Miami ports, we've always liked those as a good mix of comfort and price.[Side note on convenience stores: Unlike most cruise lines, Disney has free soft drinks and filtered water on deck and in restaurants. You can save yourself some money and some hauling by bringing a couple hard water bottles and refilling when you get off the ship.]I am also from the Midwest, and had no problem swimming in the Atlantic pre-cruise (Thanksgiving time). Only one other family member joined me, though. You can get a really wide range of temps that time of year, either in Miami or Castaway Cay. Best to be prepared for anything and narrow your packing list a few days before you leave. You might get mid- to upper-80s, you might get upper 50s. We've had both.There are countless tips any of us could add about ship life, but one of the best would be to book a brunch at Palo as soon as you can. You will not be disappointed.</blockquote>

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