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That would be great. I appreciate your response.

I don't know about that. However, the only thing I do know about GC was the rooms were small and only had twin beds in them. I do know they are brothers. We did 4 Vantage trips, the last one was our delayed 2020 tulip cruise in 2022. The first 3 trips were fantastic experiences. The last one was just OK but still good.

I don't have first hand experience, yet (just got the AARP added to my account and no new cruises booked yet), but I can understand not being able to get AARP & educator or military discounts together since those perks are all from HAL. But combining AARP and a TA discount isn't coming out of the same pocket and should be allowable.

We are past Vantage cruisers (and loved all 4 we took).We're (obviously) going to have to find a new cruise line for our river cruising. Are there any past Vantage cruisers who've done other lines who can give me a little comparison as to which cruise line(s) are similar in procedures/itineraries?

Don't know. Possibly because Chip is (apparently) a boy in the original movie.

AFAIK, yes.

I'd suggest doing a Google search for "Disney Dream Navigators" you'll get a hit for a site that might have that information. Typically, theme nights are pretty standard onboard Disney ships, regardless of itinerary.

That's one reason I've got a water resistant watch I wear for everyday.

I don't know the answer, but you can call DCL (or the Concierge people) and ask. They would mostly likely know the answer.

She would need to already be in the theatre before you even approach the interview area. And there's no way to guarantee that you'd be interviewed before it actually happens. If she waits to confirm you're going to be interviewed there's no time to get into the theatre, in a spot where others coming and going won't block her view, in order to record your interview. Yes, it's possible to record the snippets on the closed circuit screen in the theatre, but I wouldn't count on it being easy to get a specific interview.

I've heard of the Orange night before, but we've never had one. Now I see that Crew News says "included in all cruises NOW" And we've not been on HAL since 2019. Guess I need to look into what orange clothes we have for our upcoming cruise.

Both kids and adults. Mostly kids, but some adults.

Totally random.

It's totally random. Many times it's the "cute" kids that get picked. No way to set it up in advance.

Typically, if there are DCL sponsored tours leaving early, Oceaneers opens early to accommodate. If your excursions are independent ones, I'm not sure they would.

I'm with Cruisetrekker-I use poncho/water resistant windbreaker. Umbrellas are a pain in the neck in crowds, or if trying to take photos.

I'm getting nothing. But, I have an adblocker.

Most likely. Just be sure all your reservations are linked.

You're probably thinking of Jim Walker. He specializes in suing cruise lines.

Sort of. 4am in the morning we were awakened by the "7 short, 1 long" blast on the the ship's horn (in the middle of the Pacific). Announcement in room said "get up, get dressed, and wait in your room for further instructions". About 30 minutes later, announcement that there was a small "fire incident" in the engine room and "all is well now."

And, sadly, not everyone is on FB. So, unless FE groups are set up in a number places, people will miss out on them.

All of the FE groups I've participated in were organized on a Disney specific forum, and one here on Cruise Critic.

Yay!! just in time for my cruise.

Definitely for size. Prefer "smaller" ships (no more than 2300 passengers, 1800 is best number). Age - not so much. Generally it's older ships that are smaller.

I loved our Hawaii/Tahiti cruise a few years ago. I'd go again. As for the weather, it just like anywhere, it can be good or bad. Although we had great weather the whole cruise. Sea days, just another day. Not "too much" for me.