Trying to sell DBF on Disney Cruise. Any advice appreciated!

[cruisin_cutie216]

Hey there fellow CC'ers!

 

So DBF and I are much in need of a vacation and I would LOVE to take another cruise. He took me on my first cruise with his family and I LOVED it! Out of the two of us he's the veteran cruiser (Carnival, Princess, and Royal Caribbean) and I'm still an amateur but I'm learning.

 

Anyway, we are both 24 and 25 respectfully and I'm wanting to take a Disney cruise being that I'm a huge Disney fanatic and after reading several cruise critic picture and text reviews about the various ships I have seen that the cruises are nothing short of magical and phenomenal. However, DBF has his reservations about sailing Disney. He's not a huge fan of lots of kids and wants to be able to do some activities geared to adults only. My questions are to any adults that have cruised Disney sans children and how did you like it?

 

Some things to know about us:

 

We LOVE to eat so midnight buffets are super important and awesome food.

We like to just relax and enjoy a nice view either from the deck chairs or our stateroom. We even like having those down time moments to just chill and maybe order food in the room.

We are social drinkers plus we drink alot of soft drinks on a vacation.

We are thinking the Bahamas or Caribbean for our cruise in December.

He is in the military so not too sure if there's any special pricing for military personell.

We would like to visit a private island (aka Castaway Cay) while we're there.

 

I think that just about covers most items. If anyone has any tips, or advice that would be most helpful! Thank you all in advance, happy cruising!

 

Meredith

[moki'smommy]

Hmmm...based on what you say, DCL may or may not be the right line for you.

 

Yes, the entertainment is great, as is the service and the Disney theme and experience.

 

There are no midnight buffets on DCL. The food in the main dining rooms is not awesome. It is good, but not great. The food is better on Celebrity! The food in Remy and Palo is great. There are minimal snacks served at 11pm. Room service is available 24/7.

 

Soft drinks are included in the cruise fare when obtained in the dining rooms or from the beverage station (fountain service). If you get a can from a bar tender or roaming server, you'll pay nearly $3 per can including the automatic tip. Social drinker would apply to most people who drink on DCL. While there are some guests who over-indulge, this is not the norm.

 

Many lines will take you to the Caribbean or Bahamas. Not sure what response you are looking for here. Most DCL cruises from Port Canaveral will stop at Castaway Cay. However, there is always the risk that the weather/sea conditions will not allow the ship to dock regardless of what is scheduled.

 

Military rates are offered on some cruises, typically those off season.

 

Disney does a good job of keeping kids out of SOME adult only areas, less so in other areas. The nightclubs are adult only after 9 pm. This is enforced. The forward section of the pool deck contains the adult only pool and the Cove Cafe. These are supposed to be adult only areas, but enforcement is spotty and kids are allowed to "walk" thru with or without a parent and to come into the areas to confer with parents. One would think this would have improved with wave phones, but it hasn't.

 

The old tag line "Take the Magic of Disney and just add water" is applicable. If you like Disney and the parks, you'll love the cruise. If you aren't a Disney freak...less so.

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

If you love Disney, it's a no brainer.

 

We are married 10 yrs (31 & 37) and have no kids and we like to go to the Disney parks and run around and ride rides etc. My husband loves cruising.

 

We did a 3 day this year and it had SOO Much to offer! He usually doesn't have much of an attention span for broadway style shows but he got there early and sat thru all of them and tells everyone how good the entertainment is. I grew up on Disney music and love it, but he still really liked it. He thought the food was good not unbelievable. I thought it was outstanding. He loved going around and doing the detective ship interactive games, he rode the Aquaduck while we were in Blue Lagoon (which I TOTALLY TOTALLY recommend, BL that is.) and we were all amazed by the fun to be had at Castaway Cay. With unlimited food 11-2, transportation all day, water slides, snorkeling free if you bring your own masks etc, sports and volleyball area, entertainment (funny hermit crab races and dance parties), beach lounges and hammocks, basically we thought that day was like a $100 excursion value. We loved it. He also LOVED being able to stock our own room and make our own sail away margaritas. Other than the square hashbrowns in the MDR, I don't think there was on thing he didn't love about the cruise. Best shower I've ever had too. A full tub! Never seen that on a cruise! I could actual shave and had places to stick my shampoo so they didn't fall everywhere all the time and there was no water all over the floor all the time like the other cruise lines with just a metal bar and the 'stick shower curtain of death' as one person put it.

 

We travel off season in the Spring. There aren't any more kids on Disney then there are on Carnival. That is just the truth. They are really quite cute and etnertaining actually. All dressed so cute like princesses or pirates and you can just see the amazement on their faces. There is so much to fascinate and occupy them, you tend to hear less horror stories of kids banging on doors at night etc or flipping the icecream as they go by so it goes all over the floor, that kinda stuff. (What's with kids these days? I was never like that.)

 

I actually thought the babies that were there were a total hoot. It was really cute to see Belle or Cinderella holding a lil bitty baby in ruffly dresses. (And they aren't mine, so I can enjoy them from over here and then be on my way! :) MY twin and I waited for princess pics, they are so cute! I'll show you one. Keep in mind that if you dont want to, the characters aren't necessarily shoved down your face, but we never have any time at the parks to pose with them with all the lines so here we finally got to! And we wore mini tiaras every day (except for the day we went to dinner and pirate fireworks party dressed as pirate wenches, arrghh!)

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Anyway my suggestion is book a 4 day, we only got to do a 3 day and one WDW park hopping bonanza, and it was an unbelievable trip, my journal typed up 2 weeks later filled over 20 pages! We liked it so much, we have the Disney Rewards card and now whenever we have to buy stuff, we get disney dollars! We put a deposit on our next 4 Day on the updated Magic going back to Blue Lagoon and Castaway Cay (we liked it so much as a family, we all wanted to go back to both places.) and my deposit only was $44 because of my rewards! Woohoo!

 

There are plenty of adult areas too, but honestly for us, not having a smokey casino was great, having cocktails in our room or wine we bought up to dinner was really nice, he had so much to keep him busy and occupied while sis and I went and sang family karaoke (which was hilarious, who needs a bar, although they have it in the adult bar, but its not nearly as entertaining and talented as the kids and families are.)

 

They also have 3 D movie theaters, we never even had time for that! OR animation drawing classes. We honestly wished we could have cloned ourselves 3 or 4 times over. The Navigator of activities had a combo for the Island and for the Ship. Talk about wanting to be in 2 places at once. And we had movies in our room On Demand you could search by title and stop and start whenever you wanted, nice when winding down for the day.

 

Are only downside was the pizza closed at midnight but room service is 24 hrs. As for buffets, there is a big pirate night buffet but twinkie and I were too full with dinner to go. The rest of the family did and made lovely crepes they talked about on and on. Next time, I will be going! (And not wearing a corset so I can have more eatin' room!) I also forgot to order a mickey ice cream bar! I have a lot of things I have to catch up on for the next one!

 

We have cruised RCCL, CCL and DCL. My honey was more than happy for us to rebook. We will plan a few WDW days while we are there and have plenty of roller coasters etc and then enjoy a fun and busy and relaxing at the same time cruise. If you like anything about going to the parks, you will love at least one or two cruises with them. A 4 day isn't going to set you back as far financially and is surprising sooo much more fun, for instance, my 3 day Disney blew away my Carnival Dream 7 day.

 

The occasionally do have military sales or resident sales. Pretty much you can count on a sales rate like a VGT (guaranteed veranda room) or IGT (interior) leading up to a cruise if you don't have to book it really far in advance. I think you can get WDW tickets at a military rate, and that will help with the land portion of the trip if you want to tack on a day or two at the parks (which I recommend...cuz you will be right there...how can you not, ya know?) I hope you can get like a VGT sale rate like we did or an early rate off season (we got 4 day interior for less than 540 with our 10% coupon) and considering we can stock our own room and dinner and save on on board credit there, for us we never thought it wasn't a good value.

 

I hope you can talk him in to one. If he's like my honey, he is geeked about going. Plenty to keep him interested, fed, see some neat places and experience the magic you can't really put your finger on but other places just don't have...

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Midnight buffets no, the rest is yes, there is great food on all DCL cruises, but its subjective, lets f

Say far far better than RCzi which was hit and miss for us. If you love Disney do it, the ships and entertainment are second to none and castaway is in a (pirate) league of its own, far better than any other cruise lines island, bar none.

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

Fantasy, have you been to HMC? None of our CCLs ever went there but some people claim it is FAR superior to Castaway? As if such a thing were possible? (besides like Hawaii, come on.) I've been to CocoCay 20 yrs ago (some of the best snorkeling I can ever remember anywhere but nothing there, not even showers, just bottled water) and have been to Labadee about 14 yrs ago and it was beautiful but basically a beach with kayaks and hammocks.

 

I have never been to anything like Castaway. It was like Disney's 5th Park out in the middle of the ocean to us, yet it still kept its natural beauty and had all the conveniences of Disney. I did feel odd just going up and helping myself to that gorgeous fruit stand! My honey had to say "go for it, it's included"...

 

Just was wondering if you could compare it to HMC and how it could be better...

[belle907]

Hmmm...based on what you say' date=' DCL may or may not be the right line for you.

 

Yes, the entertainment is great, as is the service and the Disney theme and experience.

 

There are no midnight buffets on DCL. The food in the main dining rooms is not awesome. It is good, but not great. The food is better on Celebrity! The food in Remy and Palo is great. There are minimal snacks served at 11pm. Room service is available 24/7.

 

Soft drinks are included in the cruise fare when obtained in the dining rooms or from the beverage station (fountain service). If you get a can from a bar tender or roaming server, you'll pay nearly $3 per can including the automatic tip. Social drinker would apply to most people who drink on DCL. While there are some guests who over-indulge, this is not the norm.

 

Many lines will take you to the Caribbean or Bahamas. Not sure what response you are looking for here. Most DCL cruises from Port Canaveral will stop at Castaway Cay. However, there is always the risk that the weather/sea conditions will not allow the ship to dock regardless of what is scheduled.

 

Military rates are offered on some cruises, typically those off season.

 

Disney does a good job of keeping kids out of SOME adult only areas, less so in other areas. The nightclubs are adult only after 9 pm. This is enforced. The forward section of the pool deck contains the adult only pool and the Cove Cafe. These are supposed to be adult only areas, but enforcement is spotty and kids are allowed to "walk" thru with or without a parent and to come into the areas to confer with parents. One would think this would have improved with wave phones, but it hasn't.

 

The old tag line "Take the Magic of Disney and just add water" is applicable. If you like Disney and the parks, you'll love the cruise. If you aren't a Disney freak...less so.[/quote']

 

Coke products are available at no charge 24/7 at the self serve bev. station as well as coffee, tea, hot cocoa and milk. There's also no charge for sodas in the dining rooms or buffet area. If a soda is ordered from a bar, roaming bar server or room service they are $1.95 + the 15% auto gratuity that is added to all bar drinks. But you can also carry on any and all beverages that you want.

 

No midnight buffet, as been already mentioned.

 

You can do a google search for DCL or Disney Cruise Line Navigator to find the daily itineraries that people have posted when they come back from their cruise to see what activities are offered for adults. Also listed will be the food options that are available and the times.

 

You can check DCL's website to see about Military offers. http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/special-offers/

 

You have the option of sailing out of Port Canaveral, Miami or Galveston in Dec. for cruises that will visit Castaway Cay, DCL's private island.

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Fantasy, have you been to HMC? None of our CCLs ever went there but some people claim it is FAR superior to Castaway? As if such a thing were possible? (besides like Hawaii, come on.) I've been to CocoCay 20 yrs ago (some of the best snorkeling I can ever remember anywhere but nothing there, not even showers, just bottled water) and have been to Labadee about 14 yrs ago and it was beautiful but basically a beach with kayaks and hammocks.

 

I have never been to anything like Castaway. It was like Disney's 5th Park out in the middle of the ocean to us, yet it still kept its natural beauty and had all the conveniences of Disney. I did feel odd just going up and helping myself to that gorgeous fruit stand! My honey had to say "go for it, it's included"...

 

Just was wondering if you could compare it to HMC and how it could be better...

 

I haven't been to Half moon cay but seen many photos and videos of it, Like all other cruise line ports, you have to Tender in at HMC? That is already a downer against CC. I think DCL is the only line to have a dockable private island.

 

Now if you compare beaches there isnt too much in it, they look similar, but castaway I think has a lot more sandy beach and more facilities.

 

I went to Princess cay, again tender in and the beach was very rocky, sand with rocks in it, CC is mainly sand everywhere.

 

CC has the themeing all across the island, and of course Disney Characters that the other islands do not have.

 

I still believe CC is the best Cruise line island and look to anyone to tell me how they thing any island is better.

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

You do make a point about the tenders. Tender lines STINK MAJORLY! Although occasionally DC has problems docking due to difficult weather or currents, but I know the Captain always tries.

 

That's how I feel too. I just don't know how it can get better. Even the bathrooms are adorable! And I have a SERIOUS SERIOUS phobia of bathrooms at water parks/beaches anywhere were there is WET + TP bllahahhhhh makes me want to lose my lunch just thinking about it! yeeehhhhrrr ok sorry yes even their bathrooms with the cute antique style fit the area and were not so disgusting to use.

 

They also had the Sanitary Wipee Patrol of CMs in front of the buffet on the island. Kudos to DC for keeping us healthy as they can!

 

Also a big plus were the multi flavored ice creams! Dad got a soda cup and made a float...

 

So many options for fun, relaxation and island joy on Castaway! And we never even got to see Serenity! We are going to have to literally 'high tail it' if we plan to run the 5k, snorkel in the lagoons with our mermaid tails and play some volleyball and eat (of course). What a day!

[DISNEY FANTASY]

You do make a point about the tenders. Tender lines STINK MAJORLY! Although occasionally DC has problems docking due to difficult weather or currents, but I know the Captain always tries.

 

That's how I feel too. I just don't know how it can get better. Even the bathrooms are adorable! And I have a SERIOUS SERIOUS phobia of bathrooms at water parks/beaches anywhere were there is WET + TP bllahahhhhh makes me want to lose my lunch just thinking about it! yeeehhhhrrr ok sorry yes even their bathrooms with the cute antique style fit the area and were not so disgusting to use.

 

They also had the Sanitary Wipee Patrol of CMs in front of the buffet on the island. Kudos to DC for keeping us healthy as they can!

 

Also a big plus were the multi flavored ice creams! Dad got a soda cup and made a float...

 

So many options for fun, relaxation and island joy on Castaway! And we never even got to see Serenity! We are going to have to literally 'high tail it' if we plan to run the 5k, snorkel in the lagoons with our mermaid tails and play some volleyball and eat (of course). What a day!

 

:):):)

[MizDaisy]

My daughter convinced her husband (who is not a Disney fan) to take a Disney cruise when they were about the same ages as you and your DBF.

She grew up with Disney and she liked it. He hated it.

He didn't like the food....all of the fancy sauces and most of the main dishes were not to his liking.

He didn't like the evening entertainment, unless they had a comedian in the clubs, which doesn't happen all the time, and unless you dance (and it's usually themed to the 60's 70's or 80's) there's really not much to do beyond 11:00 pm.

As stated above, you can carry on your own soda, rather than run all the way up to the one and only drink station on the upper deck....which I find to be extremely inconvenient. Say you're playing Bingo and decide you want a soda.....are you going to stop and run up there and miss the whole thing? Nope. You'll either go without or pay the $2.24.

So to me, the so-called "free soda" (that you more than pay for because the cruise is more expensive than most other lines) is not worth it.

 

Private island.....I'm not that big a fan of Castaway Cay. I'd much rather be on a cruise that goes to other ports and see something I would normally not get to see. Yes, they have some overpriced excursions, but for the most part, it's a beach and food. No big deal.

 

Tendering doesn't bother me. Unless you wait for the last tender of the day, there usually aren't lines that long, and if you're on another cruise line's private island, waiting for the last tender, at least you know the ship isn't going to leave without you.

 

I've been on NCL, Princess, Carnival and DCL.....more than 20 cruises total, and all of them have the ice cream stations that are mentioned. Some even have an actual ice cream parlor.

It's been my experience that the "quick serve" food stations are MUCH better on the other lines. DCL has only recently started to add items like wraps and salads.

 

Someone mentioned the antibacterial hand wipes that are handed out as you enter DCL's dining rooms, etc......the other lines all do this, too.

 

For your age group, I just don't see paying that much more for a Disney cruise, when you would most likely really enjoy another line better.

Best to wait until you have kids to sail Disney.

[MizDaisy]

I haven't been to Half moon cay but seen many photos and videos of it, Like all other cruise line ports, you have to Tender in at HMC? That is already a downer against CC. I think DCL is the only line to have a dockable private island.

 

Now if you compare beaches there isnt too much in it, they look similar, but castaway I think has a lot more sandy beach and more facilities.

 

I went to Princess cay, again tender in and the beach was very rocky, sand with rocks in it, CC is mainly sand everywhere.

CC has the themeing all across the island, and of course Disney Characters that the other islands do not have.

 

I still believe CC is the best Cruise line island and look to anyone to tell me how they thing any island is better.

 

 

 

I didn't find this to be true, but one difference is that Disney made their beach, and it's protected. In the areas other than DCL's family beach, there are rocks....we used to like to go to the area where they have now placed Pelican Plunge (or whatever they call it) because there weren't as many people there, and it was very rocky. Serenity Bay (adults only) can also be very rocky.

Princess Cay is part of an island that is natural, and if there's been a storm, you probably will find times when there are more rocks than usual.

 

 

As for "better"....I guess you'd have to define better. I'm not sure what they've done recently, but the other lines have always had a water play area for smaller kids in the clubs, where Disney did not.

Food? Ick.

There's really only so much you can do on a "private island".....and all the others offer the same type of activities and excursions.

Princess Cay has always had the portable type cabanas on their adult beach, Disney still doesn't....although for a small fortune, you can now take your chances at getting one of the few "fancy" cabanas. Chances that are between slim and none if you aren't a concierge or Platinum cruiser.

Until recently, and this change may only affect those who are in the cabanas, there was only one main area to eat lunch on Castaway Cay....whereas the other lines had several locations.

 

It's nice, but I don't see "better".....unless having the characters there is what makes it "better".

[petlover]

My daughter convinced her husband (who is not a Disney fan) to take a Disney cruise when they were about the same ages as you and your DBF.

She grew up with Disney and she liked it. He hated it.

He didn't like the food....all of the fancy sauces and most of the main dishes were not to his liking.

He didn't like the evening entertainment, unless they had a comedian in the clubs, which doesn't happen all the time, and unless you dance (and it's usually themed to the 60's 70's or 80's) there's really not much to do beyond 11:00 pm.

As stated above, you can carry on your own soda, rather than run all the way up to the one and only drink station on the upper deck....which I find to be extremely inconvenient. Say you're playing Bingo and decide you want a soda.....are you going to stop and run up there and miss the whole thing? Nope. You'll either go without or pay the $2.24.

So to me, the so-called "free soda" (that you more than pay for because the cruise is more expensive than most other lines) is not worth it.

 

Private island.....I'm not that big a fan of Castaway Cay. I'd much rather be on a cruise that goes to other ports and see something I would normally not get to see. Yes, they have some overpriced excursions, but for the most part, it's a beach and food. No big deal.

 

Tendering doesn't bother me. Unless you wait for the last tender of the day, there usually aren't lines that long, and if you're on another cruise line's private island, waiting for the last tender, at least you know the ship isn't going to leave without you.

 

I've been on NCL, Princess, Carnival and DCL.....more than 20 cruises total, and all of them have the ice cream stations that are mentioned. Some even have an actual ice cream parlor.

It's been my experience that the "quick serve" food stations are MUCH better on the other lines. DCL has only recently started to add items like wraps and salads.

 

Someone mentioned the antibacterial hand wipes that are handed out as you enter DCL's dining rooms, etc......the other lines all do this, too.

 

For your age group, I just don't see paying that much more for a Disney cruise, when you would most likely really enjoy another line better.

Best to wait until you have kids to sail Disney.

 

I appreciate your honest candid review. We are all very excited for our 3 generation upcoming Disney cruise over Thanksgiving and I know we'll have a super time...BUT, with this said...we are paying more per diem than we pay on the Luxury All Inclusive cruise line we normally cruise on. Unfortunately, we had no choice but to travel during and pay the high $$ holiday fare.

[MizDaisy]

I appreciate your honest candid review. We are all very excited for our 3 generation upcoming Disney cruise over Thanksgiving and I know we'll have a super time...BUT, with this said...we are paying more per diem than we pay on the Luxury All Inclusive cruise line we normally cruise on. Unfortunately, we had no choice but to travel during and pay the high $$ holiday fare.

 

 

The BEST part is if you have kids with you. It's worth it, just to watch them, and see their faces.

 

It was great when our kids were younger, but the older they got, the more they got bored, and honestly, so did we.

[cruisin_cutie216]

so much to consider about choosing our cruise! Talking with DBF he's actually wanting to go on the cruise cause he knows how much I love Disney and he loves to see me so happy. He's exited to experience another line should we go the Disney Cruise Line route. I'm glad that everyone has been giving me so many honest answers! I really appreciate them all.

[MizDaisy]

so much to consider about choosing our cruise! Talking with DBF he's actually wanting to go on the cruise cause he knows how much I love Disney and he loves to see me so happy. He's exited to experience another line should we go the Disney Cruise Line route. I'm glad that everyone has been giving me so many honest answers! I really appreciate them all.

 

 

Sounds like he might be a keeper!!! :)

[cruisin_cutie216]

Sounds like he might be a keeper!!! :)

 

He's wonderful! And yes, definite keeper! I think I sold him also on the fact that we can bring our own alcohol on board and its not an issue (correct me if I'm wrong). Its going to be nice to have a glass of wine on our verandah at night watching the sunset or even having a sail away margarita. I cannot wait!

[MizDaisy]

He's wonderful! And yes, definite keeper! I think I sold him also on the fact that we can bring our own alcohol on board and its not an issue (correct me if I'm wrong). Its going to be nice to have a glass of wine on our verandah at night watching the sunset or even having a sail away margarita. I cannot wait!

 

 

For now, Disney does allow you to CARRY ON alcohol/wine, soda and water. No coolers, but a rolling duffel or similar works.

 

They did try to change that rule, but people went crazy so they didn't change it.

Keep checking before your cruise, I've had a feeling that they still might change that eventually. Even if they don't, it's a good idea to check.

[MizDaisy]

Have a great time!!!

[monkey_wants_banana]

My daughter convinced her husband (who is not a Disney fan) to take a Disney cruise when they were about the same ages as you and your DBF.

She grew up with Disney and she liked it. He hated it.

He didn't like the food....all of the fancy sauces and most of the main dishes were not to his liking.

He didn't like the evening entertainment, unless they had a comedian in the clubs, which doesn't happen all the time, and unless you dance (and it's usually themed to the 60's 70's or 80's) there's really not much to do beyond 11:00 pm.

As stated above, you can carry on your own soda, rather than run all the way up to the one and only drink station on the upper deck....which I find to be extremely inconvenient. Say you're playing Bingo and decide you want a soda.....are you going to stop and run up there and miss the whole thing? Nope. You'll either go without or pay the $2.24.

So to me, the so-called "free soda" (that you more than pay for because the cruise is more expensive than most other lines) is not worth it.

 

Private island.....I'm not that big a fan of Castaway Cay. I'd much rather be on a cruise that goes to other ports and see something I would normally not get to see. Yes, they have some overpriced excursions, but for the most part, it's a beach and food. No big deal.

 

Tendering doesn't bother me. Unless you wait for the last tender of the day, there usually aren't lines that long, and if you're on another cruise line's private island, waiting for the last tender, at least you know the ship isn't going to leave without you.

 

I've been on NCL, Princess, Carnival and DCL.....more than 20 cruises total, and all of them have the ice cream stations that are mentioned. Some even have an actual ice cream parlor.

It's been my experience that the "quick serve" food stations are MUCH better on the other lines. DCL has only recently started to add items like wraps and salads.

 

Someone mentioned the antibacterial hand wipes that are handed out as you enter DCL's dining rooms, etc......the other lines all do this, too.

 

For your age group, I just don't see paying that much more for a Disney cruise, when you would most likely really enjoy another line better.

Best to wait until you have kids to sail Disney.

 

This +1.

 

As a fellow bf in a somewhat similar situation, let me tell you - my gf loves Disney and I'm not a huge fan.

 

The ultimate way to test how he feels, is to wait until after the cruise, and ask him what cruise line he wants to travel on next. If he doesn't respond with Disney, you know how much he enjoyed it.

[monkey_wants_banana]

He's wonderful! And yes, definite keeper! I think I sold him also on the fact that we can bring our own alcohol on board and its not an issue (correct me if I'm wrong). Its going to be nice to have a glass of wine on our verandah at night watching the sunset or even having a sail away margarita. I cannot wait!

 

Their policy is not that much different than others, so you might be misleading him a bit with saying "its not an issue." It's 2 bottle of wine or champagne, or two 6 packs of beer (bottled or can). There is a $20 corkage fee if you attempt to bring the wine bottle anywhere on ship.

 

The biggest caveat, especially for someone to have a more "adult" experience, is that you are not allowed to bring your beers on anywhere on public decks. This can be a problem.

[MizDaisy]

Their policy is not that much different than others, so you might be misleading him a bit with saying "its not an issue." It's 2 bottle of wine or champagne, or two 6 packs of beer (bottled or can). There is a $20 corkage fee if you attempt to bring the wine bottle anywhere on ship.

 

The biggest caveat, especially for someone to have a more "adult" experience, is that you are not allowed to bring your beers on anywhere on public decks. This can be a problem.

 

 

In the past, there wasn't a limit as to how much you could carry onboard on Disney.

Below is what is stated as the current policy, on their website today....it makes no mention of a limit:

 

 

 

Q:

May Guests bring alcohol onboard?

 

A:

While adult Guests ages 21 and older may bring alcohol onboard, the following guidelines apply:

• Outside alcohol cannot be consumed in any lounge or public area
  
• At Palo and Remy, a $20 corkage fee will be charged for outside wine and champagne
  
• Beverages must be packed in your carry-on bag—which must not exceed 22 inches wide, 14 inches high and 9 inches deep in dimension
  

Coolers filled with personal items (e.g. soda, alcohol, chips, candy, etc.) may not be brought on board. Please note: Disney Cruise Line reserves the right to remove fragile items (including beverages) from checked luggage. In such cases, items will be stored and returned at the end of the voyage. Beverage containers are considered fragile and have previously caused damage in checked luggage. All fragile items must be transported inside carry-on luggage.

[Tonka's Skipper]

I suggest you have him take the 1st cruise, you are very likely to find what ever the age group, most people just love Disney.

 

They put on a very special cruise and no one can touch them at what they do!. The *DISNEY EXPRIENCE* the Disney magic and pixie dust tops them all.

 

It is certainty worth the money and with a little study you will find there are time its not any more expensive then most lines!

 

Our family and friends find we never out grow a DCL cruise. Always a new adventure!

 

What ever you decide, Enjoy the trip!:D

[moki'smommy]

Their policy is not that much different than others, so you might be misleading him a bit with saying "its not an issue." It's 2 bottle of wine or champagne, or two 6 packs of beer (bottled or can). There is a $20 corkage fee if you attempt to bring the wine bottle anywhere on ship.

 

The biggest caveat, especially for someone to have a more "adult" experience, is that you are not allowed to bring your beers on anywhere on public decks. This can be a problem.

 

The written policy states that the beverages you bring on board are to be consumed in your cabin. However, no one questions you when you carry a glass of a beverage onto the deck or into the dining room.

 

I'm not aware that there has ever been a limit to the amount one is allowed to bring on board other than the fact that it cannot be in a cooler and it must fit thru the luggage scanner, nor can I find any mention of a limit currently on the DCL website. OK, there was a time of a few days when the policy was altered and no carry on alcohol was allowed....that lasted less than a week if I'm remembering correctly.

 

No, you cannot carry a can or bottle of your own beer up to the pool deck or other public areas. You can obtain a glass from your stateroom host or any bar tender and pour your beverage into the glass. The "no cooler" rule was probably instituted in response to DCL having problems with guests bringing their cooler to the pool--we did see people asked to remove these.

 

Yes, there is a corkage fee if you opt to bring a bottle into a restaurant. There is no charge if you carry in a glass of beverage.

[monkey_wants_banana]

My mistake, it seems there was some misinformation put out. I just pulled out what cruisecritic had listed for each ship, and assumed that was current.

 

Tell him to drink away!

[theshowmestate]

Check out gambee's cruise reviews. Great reviews, great pics and he just did the Disney Dream. His review is here on the boards for the Dream and you can click on links to his other reviews.