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Combining the worst of 2 worlds...Dsney Cruise Line
Posted on 10/6/19 at 6:33 am
Posted on 10/6/19 at 6:33 am
My grand-daughter (6) is begging to go on a Disney cruise. We are planning for mid may. Any suggestions or tips?
We have only been on one cruise (wife and I recently did an Alaskan with Princess).
We did take her to WDW a couple of years ago. She does not want to go back. Wants to do something new.
Thinking about a 4 day out of Canaveral or Miami to Nassau and Castaway Cay.
tia
We have only been on one cruise (wife and I recently did an Alaskan with Princess).
We did take her to WDW a couple of years ago. She does not want to go back. Wants to do something new.
Thinking about a 4 day out of Canaveral or Miami to Nassau and Castaway Cay.
tia
This post was edited on 10/6/19 at 6:48 am
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Posted on 10/6/19 at 7:56 am to cusoonkpd
Disney cruise is expensive for a cruise line, that alone weeds a good bit of the worst part of cruises.
Leaving out of Miami over PC would help some too.
Alaska cruises usually are very nice and have a different crowd, but going on Disney should get you something comparable.
Leaving out of Miami over PC would help some too.
Alaska cruises usually are very nice and have a different crowd, but going on Disney should get you something comparable.
Posted on 10/6/19 at 7:58 am to cusoonkpd
Go if you think you will all enjoy it.
On the other hand, if you’re not into cruises, don’t go. 6 year olds beg for lots of things sold to them by mass media and their friends. You’re the grownups—if you’re not looking forward it it, why not take her someplace you want to go that she will enjoy? Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, NYC to see a kid friendly Broadway show like Wicked & a visit to the big American Girl store.....
On the other hand, if you’re not into cruises, don’t go. 6 year olds beg for lots of things sold to them by mass media and their friends. You’re the grownups—if you’re not looking forward it it, why not take her someplace you want to go that she will enjoy? Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, NYC to see a kid friendly Broadway show like Wicked & a visit to the big American Girl store.....
Posted on 10/6/19 at 8:32 am to hungryone
We have taken her to WDW, Gatlinburg and GSM National Park, Destin, and several camping trips. Planning a snow outing to Keystone this winter with her. At 63 (though very active and healthy) I don't know how many good years I have. Her Mom is a single mom, and can't afford to miss work to travel much. Grand-daughter was born a few months before I lost my son. She is, truly, our joy in life.
Wife and I travel extensively (though mostly domestic travel).
We try to do 2 trips a year with her and a trip or two for ourselves. This year wife and I did Alaskan cruise and will visit Banff, Canada.
BTW, wife is planning a return visit to NYC with daughter in law and granddaughter next year. I think that is a great suggestion.
Wife and I travel extensively (though mostly domestic travel).
We try to do 2 trips a year with her and a trip or two for ourselves. This year wife and I did Alaskan cruise and will visit Banff, Canada.
BTW, wife is planning a return visit to NYC with daughter in law and granddaughter next year. I think that is a great suggestion.
Posted on 10/6/19 at 9:14 am to cusoonkpd
The Disney ones are trashy. Take a carnival instead
Posted on 10/6/19 at 9:32 am to Winston Cup
What world do you live in that you think a Disney Cruise is the worst of two worlds? If it is so bad use that thing called free will and decide to do something else.
Posted on 10/6/19 at 12:50 pm to cusoonkpd
6 is a perfect age for a Disney Cruise
Posted on 10/6/19 at 1:57 pm to cusoonkpd
You’re an awesome grandfather!! We try to do the same every year and let them help pick out their choices. Just sweet memories.
Posted on 10/6/19 at 1:59 pm to cusoonkpd
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We have taken her to WDW, Gatlinburg and GSM National Park, Destin, and several camping trips. Planning a snow outing to Keystone this winter with her. At 63 (though very active and healthy) I don't know how many good years I have. Her Mom is a single mom, and can't afford to miss work to travel much. Grand-daughter was born a few months before I lost my son. She is, truly, our joy in life.
It’s so sweet of you to take her traveling....I’m sure her mom appreciates a bit of time to herself, too.
You might enjoy taking a train trip with her. NO to Chicago, for example. Lots more fun for a 6 year old than a plane, I think.
Posted on 10/6/19 at 4:09 pm to cusoonkpd
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We have taken her to WDW, Gatlinburg and GSM National Park, Destin, and several camping trips. Planning a snow outing to Keystone this winter with her. At 63 (though very active and healthy) I don't know how many good years I have. Her Mom is a single mom, and can't afford to miss work to travel much. Grand-daughter was born a few months before I lost my son. She is, truly, our joy in life.
Wife and I travel extensively (though mostly domestic travel).
We try to do 2 trips a year with her and a trip or two for ourselves. This year wife and I did Alaskan cruise and will visit Banff, Canada.
BTW, wife is planning a return visit to NYC with daughter in law and granddaughter next year. I think that is a great suggestion.
I bet the three people who rushed in to downvote your OP feel like asses about now.
Posted on 10/6/19 at 7:33 pm to cusoonkpd
We did a four day out of PC. We have three kids. A six year old and two three year olds at the time. It was absolutely incredible.
1. Use a Disney travel agent. Leave your email if you want the contact info for the agent i used. He booked all meal reservations, etc.
2. Don’t get off boat for the Nassau stop. It clears out and the pool and slides are much less crowded.
3. Go to the shows. All of you will love them.
4. Participate in the gift exchange on the floors. Again i can give more info if you’d like.
5. Pirate night is awesome. Get into it.
6. They also have some kid clubs you can take her to and you and your wife can go get a drink. Our kids loved them.
7. Do the character meetups. Especially the princesses. My daughter loved it.
8. Do the dance parties with the characters. Kids love them.
9. Castaway Cay is great. Have someone get off boat right as it arrives to get a good spot. Get one close to the slide on the far side of the island.
It’s a blast. It is expensive but Disney does it right.
1. Use a Disney travel agent. Leave your email if you want the contact info for the agent i used. He booked all meal reservations, etc.
2. Don’t get off boat for the Nassau stop. It clears out and the pool and slides are much less crowded.
3. Go to the shows. All of you will love them.
4. Participate in the gift exchange on the floors. Again i can give more info if you’d like.
5. Pirate night is awesome. Get into it.
6. They also have some kid clubs you can take her to and you and your wife can go get a drink. Our kids loved them.
7. Do the character meetups. Especially the princesses. My daughter loved it.
8. Do the dance parties with the characters. Kids love them.
9. Castaway Cay is great. Have someone get off boat right as it arrives to get a good spot. Get one close to the slide on the far side of the island.
It’s a blast. It is expensive but Disney does it right.
Posted on 10/6/19 at 11:48 pm to cusoonkpd
If you have the means to do it, by all means, make it happen. She's 6 now, so take advantage of those golden years.
I'm an expert on these matters...my kids are young teenagers. They clam up and quit communicating at age 11.
Enjoy your Disney cruise with your baby girl.
I'm an expert on these matters...my kids are young teenagers. They clam up and quit communicating at age 11.
Enjoy your Disney cruise with your baby girl.
Posted on 10/7/19 at 8:58 am to cusoonkpd
Honestly I know several people who are buying time not having to go to WDW by doing the cruise instead.
Posted on 10/7/19 at 10:41 am to cusoonkpd
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We have taken her to WDW, Gatlinburg and GSM National Park, Destin, and several camping trips. Planning a snow outing to Keystone this winter with her. At 63 (though very active and healthy) I don't know how many good years I have. Her Mom is a single mom, and can't afford to miss work to travel much. Grand-daughter was born a few months before I lost my son. She is, truly, our joy in life.
You are a good man, Grandpa.
If she likes Disney characters, she will love a Disney cruise. The characters are very accessible. They do have character meals (you usually have to get a ticket, but the cost is included).
There is a tremendous benefit in having the characters INSIDE, all with extremely short lines. The time we went on one, I think the longest character line I stood in, all week, was for Mickey and Minnie in Christmas outfits (we went thanksgiving week when they are already celebrating the holidays) and that line was 10 min.
Sounds like you would get a lot of enjoyment from seeing your granddaughter smile with all the characters, and this is BY FAR the easiest way to make that happen.
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