We've booked our first-ever cruise for January 2 on the Disney Dream. We've booked 2 connecting rooms for us and our 4 teenage children. (One with special needs.) There are 3 categories of staterooms that most appeal to us:
1. Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom (241 sq ft) - One Large Porthole Window with Seating
2. Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (246 sq. ft. including verandah ) - Private Verandah
3. Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (299 sq. ft. including verandah) - Private Verandah
We went with the first one category (Deck 9) under the assumptions:
- It's the least expensive of the 3 categories.
- We have more floor space in the room itself since the 246 sq ft room looses space to the verandah.
- We are on Deck 9 with the 241 sq ft room whereas we drop to a lower deck if we moved up in category because of the increase in price.
- The extra large porthole looks really cool.
- We are a bit paranoid about our kids falling off the verandah, especially our special needs child.
We still have time to change the rooms and would greatly appreciate reading other people's opinions on our selection. It is worth paying the extra $400-$600 for 2 rooms with a verandah? Are there any advantages/disadvantages to being on a higher or lower deck? How safe are the verandahs for children?
1. Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom (241 sq ft) - One Large Porthole Window with Seating
2. Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (246 sq. ft. including verandah ) - Private Verandah
3. Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (299 sq. ft. including verandah) - Private Verandah
We went with the first one category (Deck 9) under the assumptions:
- It's the least expensive of the 3 categories.
- We have more floor space in the room itself since the 246 sq ft room looses space to the verandah.
- We are on Deck 9 with the 241 sq ft room whereas we drop to a lower deck if we moved up in category because of the increase in price.
- The extra large porthole looks really cool.
- We are a bit paranoid about our kids falling off the verandah, especially our special needs child.
We still have time to change the rooms and would greatly appreciate reading other people's opinions on our selection. It is worth paying the extra $400-$600 for 2 rooms with a verandah? Are there any advantages/disadvantages to being on a higher or lower deck? How safe are the verandahs for children?