Pooh's Purple Pal
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- Aug 2, 2004
Laura,
Let me see if this jet-lagged brain can put it into words...
I guess we had heard so much about the Disney Cruise that we built it up in our minds and expected to have a fantastic experience. Did we enjoy it? Yes. Was it the best vacation we've taken? No, we've had better experiences at several resorts.
I'm sure that missing the first day and the changes in itinerary had something to do with it. I completely understand and am grateful for the captain's concern for our safety, but missing out on the ports and excursions we had carefully booked months in advance was disappointing. Even our Palo and spa ressies were juggled due to the changes.
Aside from that, while the service and food were fine, they were nothing exceptional. For example, when our Palo ressie got changed to the Pirates night, our server promised to take care of our older children at dinner so they could enjoy the experience. Instead, they sat other people at our table who took the kids' Pirate scarves and the server was oblivious.
Also, my kids are used to space when we travel and despite the veranda, they felt cramped all week. My 7 year old did not like the kids' program and even the staff said he appeared bored, so it was a chore to get him to go after the first day.
The one shining bright spot and the closest we came to "magic" was the day at Castaway Cay - that was a wonderful way to end the cruise!
Let me see if this jet-lagged brain can put it into words...
I guess we had heard so much about the Disney Cruise that we built it up in our minds and expected to have a fantastic experience. Did we enjoy it? Yes. Was it the best vacation we've taken? No, we've had better experiences at several resorts.
I'm sure that missing the first day and the changes in itinerary had something to do with it. I completely understand and am grateful for the captain's concern for our safety, but missing out on the ports and excursions we had carefully booked months in advance was disappointing. Even our Palo and spa ressies were juggled due to the changes.
Aside from that, while the service and food were fine, they were nothing exceptional. For example, when our Palo ressie got changed to the Pirates night, our server promised to take care of our older children at dinner so they could enjoy the experience. Instead, they sat other people at our table who took the kids' Pirate scarves and the server was oblivious.
Also, my kids are used to space when we travel and despite the veranda, they felt cramped all week. My 7 year old did not like the kids' program and even the staff said he appeared bored, so it was a chore to get him to go after the first day.
The one shining bright spot and the closest we came to "magic" was the day at Castaway Cay - that was a wonderful way to end the cruise!