LetsGoToDisney

We will be on there too. I'm just hoping it turns away. The one time I didn't buy trip insurance! Here's hoping we get to board, so it won't be a complete wash

just a warning

Thank you guys so much!

We will be sailing the week after you

I should remember but can't.

How much is the gratuities per day.

and do you know if you can use OBC to pay for them?

thanks!!

Opinions are like belly buttons, we all have one, they are different, not right or wrong, just ours.

She ask for opionions, I gave mine and my experience.

We were just on Allure over Thanksgiving. We couldn't wait to get off. Our son turned 10 on the cruise. We too wanted something cheaper after 4 Disney cruises. Our son wouldn't go into the kid's club after the first day. RCCL can't touch Disney as far as the kids stuff. The staff there didn't do ANY of the stuff on the Navigator. They would only let them play games that included a ball. I got the feeling they didn't want to take the time to clean up any messes. The times the clubs are open is weird too. They close for 2 hours over lunch. AND what they do not advertise is they start charging 8.00 an hour after 10PM. THAT is when they bring out the "fun stuff" video games, Wii U, computers ect. More of their nickel and dime you to death.

We decided we'll just pay more and get more with Disney. I won't even go into the food & drink aspect of it. We'll stick to Disney.

we were on the Thanksgiving cruise. The entertainment factor is limited by the "no open flames" policy aboard ships. It was OK. The steak there was better than at Chops :( . That said it was the best of the 4 specialty restaurants we went to. Not impressed with Allure.

If you don't mind, What cabin are you in?

Amazing, as always. Thank you for taking the time to do these.

thanks guys, I can always count on you to answer my obscure questions!:)

Is there a fee to use the gym or work out equipment on the Allure? Do they have showers to use?

thanks

we sail 11/22 and received ours last week via TA

Does Allure leave a written schedule of events/dining/shore excursions that you've signed up for in your room. I'm thinking I'll never remember all the events, times & places. If they don't leave an itinerary, how do you keep track of all the things you've signed up for?

Any opinions on Samba Grill??

First time on Allure. What are some of the specialty restaurants that are a must do for first timers?

Thanks for sharing, that was a lot of work. I'll use some of it if you don't mind!

thank you!

I can't find an example of a kid's menu for Allure anywhere. Am I missing something? Do they order from the Adult menu? Any links would be appreciated!

We are thinking of staying here for the night pre-cruise. I see they have different buildings to choose from.

Any input as to which is the better building and room?

Any input on taxi prices to the pier/airport?

first 2 cruises we took the shuttle, mass confusion on everyone's part. Sooo much easier to call a taxi at your leisure or sometimes there are empty ones waiting, but I would call ahead anyway. Our last cruise we WERE taking the shuttle, but our time or more aptly people with bigger tipping power kept getting our spot, so we just called a taxi and sailed right over. Pulled up to the curb, took our our luggage, ect. I think it was 20.00 for 3 of us including tip.

since I waited 40 yrs to have him, I think I'll take him with us. I just needed other's points of view on the kid's club. And you came through as usual, thank you.

I have seen little to no mention of the kid's clubs on Allure. I'm a little worried that our 9yr old (turns 10 the day we get off the ship) will not be as entertained/happy as in the Disney clubs. Can anyone tell me something, anything to give us hope that this will be a good experience for him!? What kind of activities do they have? Were your little people having FUN? I need fun stories to tell him, he thinks it's going to be horrid compared to DCL. (he has no interest in the character type meet & greets)

Thanks guys, one more thing checked off the list of things to worry about!

Where & when do you pick up your handy dandy "souvenir cup" when you buy the soft drink package in advance of cruise?

It's the little stuff I obsess over...:rolleyes:

lots of great info. Thank YOU!