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Just now, wido78 said:

 

Isn't working there either...

 

Oddly the RCCL Rep couldn't do it on their side as well.

Wow! 

1 hour ago, wido78 said:

So... I still can't do this and called RCCL last night.  Apparently they are having system issues and a ticket has been logged.  Try again in 24-48 hours is their response.

 

Hmm...

If you didn’t try on the website vs the app, I would try that. 

I have my time dining and was able to reserve each night. 

Cruise leaves on a Sunday and we arrive on Friday at midnight. It’s me and my 18 year old son so I’m wondering if we should just stay in Orlando and Uber or shuttle it Sunday morning? And how reliable is the transportation? The hotels appear to be cheaper as well..I keep debating what is the best to do. TIA! 

24 minutes ago, Grankm21 said:

Also a huge fan of the cheap over the door shoe holder. Sounds stupid, but it’s a game changer when u have 2 kids and 2 adults worth of shoes spread all over the floor.

Agree! 

15 hours ago, LittleMissMagic said:

Oh, I love this! I, too, used to be anti-lanyard.... but then I realized the practicality of it, so I made a few fashionable adjustments.

 

My mother came up with this creative idea. It's a stretchy wrist bracelet with a lanyard sleeve so you can wear your SeaPass on your wrist at the pool.

 

 

My mom gifted them to all of the girls on Rachel's Bachelorette Cruise, and they came in super handy. Prime use case example on Coco Cay -

 

 

And for the evenings, I don't like to carry a purse because I carry a camera, but my dresses don't have pockets for my phone or SeaPass. Enter this adorable Bandolier phone case! It's on a purse chain and can carry my SeaPass. I love it so much, I have it in two different styles.

 

 

Something else that's super handy are these plastic sleeves for your luggage tags. My dad legit used to travel with a stapler to staple these to our bags. This is much easier. They're affordable, and you can reuse on future cruises.

 

 

For stateroom organization, heavy-duty magnetic hooks are really a game changer. I use them to hang necklaces, hats, bags, you name it!

 

Where did you get the wrist thing with the sleeve? Were going to the water park and this would be handy 

1 hour ago, DennysDad said:

Sunscreen (at least 1 full bottle per day)

Water shoes

Long sleeve swim shirts

Multiple bathing suits

Crocks (for pools & beaches)

Wide brim bucket sun hats

Beach chair towel clips

First aid kit

Magnetic hooks

Portable USB fan

Lint roller

Hand soap for cabin bathroom

Sound machine

Multi port plug/usb

Glow sticks/necklaces (best easy night light for bathroom. Also fun for silent music/dance party, 70s party, etc)***DOLLAR STORE***

Sunglasses for pools/Beaches***DOLLAR STORE***

Travel wash detergent (for sink washing)

Stain stick (travel size)

100 to 200 packets of individual hand wipes (wet wipes)

Lysol wipes (travel size)

Zip lock bags in every size (for whatever)

Trash bags white and black (for whatever)

Room/bed spray travel size (lavender)

Cold/Flu/Cough medicine

Eye drops

Anbesol

Electric toothbrush

Electric razor

Disposable razors

Tweezers

Scissors 

Tissues (travel size or reg in zip bags)

Head sets/ear buds for music and TV

Downloaded TV shows on phones

Downey wrinkle release spray (travel size)

Flip flops (pools/beaches/bathroom/shower/saving chairs 😨 LOL, etc)

And for a weeks long cruise...all my own soaps and toiletries full size, Not travel. Too expensive and difficult to replace once at see if you run out of something. So no travel size. Also, don't take the chance of skin problems using a cheap strange hotel/ship body wash and shampoo etc. 

And Medication's Pills/Liquids/Injections/Creams. And in my case medical thermos for injections. 

 

OH,.....And 4...YES 4....28 inch checked in pieces of luggage, plus 2 carry on 20 inch roller bag's and 2 backpacks. (Well...there are 2 of us. LOL). Now you know why I have so much luggage. 

 

You don’t mess around lol 

8 minutes ago, doghog said:

What don't you understand or is confusing? 🤔

The duct tape lol 

6 minutes ago, jaspercat said:

Definitely your own shampoo/conditioner - your hair well thank you. 

Lots of lip balm or even a small Vaseline tube. L

cash

A collapsible small luggage/bag for those extra shopping. 

If you have pets - pics you can tape to the wall. f

Lots of underwear/Bras.

I always bring my own and body wash etc. Do you only use cash on the islands? 

2 minutes ago, doghog said:

Agree. Kathy also brings one of those mesh bath scrub things for the shower. They lather up better than washcloths. And wait for it, I bring duck tape, as you are well aware of that. 🤣

Hmm 🤔 

1 minute ago, S.A.M.J.R. said:

Some people don't like wearing them.  I feel they have at least a couple of benefits. 

 

I was wondering which way the thread was going to go when asked about "fun items" to bring. 😄

💀 lmaoooooooo

27 minutes ago, Mum2Mercury said:

No to lanyards. 

Yes to more cash /fewer clothes. 

We do enjoy having a couple magnetic hooks to keep our hats and paperwork up /off the limited counter space.  

ENO hammocks are the best, as they can be pitched anywhere. 

The cabin steward will give you an extra blanket.  

The room will not contain pen /notepads -- we don't even see these in hotels anymore. 

We never bring enough that we'd need extra bags to carry it home.  

Open your suitcase in the bottom of the closet and use it for dirty clothes -- no need to bring anythings extra.  Drop in a few dryer sheets.  

Yes, bringing your own sodas is a frugal choice.  

Ladies will appreciate having their own shampoo /conditioner -- the all-in-one stuff is fine as body wash but not as shampoo.  

Yes to bringing over-the-counter meds.  That's one area not to skimp.  

In that vein, bring plenty of sunscreen and chapstick -- such things cost so much more on the ship or in port.  

Think about bringing an analog watch.  You know it won't switch time zones on you.  I have a small watch on a carabiner, which I keep clipped on my backpack.  

I enjoy having a small pool bag to for use on the ship.  I think mine's actually a bath bag -- it was originally a gift from my MIL and was full of Bath & Body Works products.  

 

Why no to lanyards?

Cruise isn’t until August but I’m planning now. Lanyard, etc 

2 minutes ago, GTO-Girl said:

We always drive down and have always stayed near the port.  Sadly the price in Canaveral for all hotels has gotten ridiculous.  

 

Now we book early and stay in Titusville.   Rates are so much better (if you book early) and we are only 20 min to the port.

 

 

Is the availability of Ubers good in that area? I was also looking at cocoa beach 

1 minute ago, GTO-Girl said:

The hotels closest to the port (less than a mile) that I would recommend are:

*Hampton Inn Cruise Port/Home2Suites

*Homewood Suites

*Springhill Suites

*Towneplace Suites

*Residence Inn

Thanks!! 

Going with my 18 year old son in August. What hotel have you stayed at that was good? Looking for decent pool, clean, preferably a restaurant with breakfast that way we can eat before going to cruise.