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Find out what the breaking system is, they are not created equal. I have been 3 times, and one had a hand braking system (where we wore leather gloves on the line) and that was much more stressful and difficult. Those tend to be on shorter lines. I love zip lining, as do my kids, but we wouldn't want to do that kind again

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How did they let you on the ship after you filled out the health firm? Did they ask about the fever?

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My guess is that's it's the phrase used when people are offended by using the word trained

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I doubt they will assist with those items, liability issues

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I booked adjoining cabins for four people, and I agree with the above poster, so worth the $$ to have 2bd balcony, tv, and bathroom. Also was super helpful the 24 hours my son was sick, so he could be away from the others and they didn't have to share a room with a sick person. We are a family of 5 and rarely get one hotel room now. In the cruise, it was myself and the 3 kids. This was also on the Magic

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No one said they weren't in car seats

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I got two balconies for myself and 3 kids, for the same reason. Less expensive and more room!

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The fridges in the cabin aren't cold enough for mess, anyway. I would use ice or guest services

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The steward would only know if they were in the cabin, I would block the door as an option

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The only problem with the bell idea is that, for some 3 yo, it may serve to increase their interest in the door, that might have been of no interest without the bells, lol. I like the portable alarm, locks, etc. thank you for those who posted, I wouldn't have known those existed!

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I would also vote for first sea day

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I booked single for my 14 year old and then booked me and my two other children next door, because I wanted balconies in the Magic. I knew it was more, but since husband wasn't going that cruise, it was the only way since the other 2 were not 13

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As long as they are within 3 doors down or across the hall, it's no problem. I had 2 rooms with my 3 kids aged 13, 11, 8. On NCL we were able to book 2 and 2 adjoining balconies, on CCL, because I wanted balconies, (per CCL, child has to be 13 to be in a balcony w/o an adult), I booked 3 and 1, and then stayed 2 and 2. Most cruise lines will accommodate multiple rooms with kids, DIsney was the only one that wouldn't, so I chose NCL, lol

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Unless they had them returned, I thought Little French Key, unfortunately (and some say illegally) had the animals confiscated by the government? I hope they have them back because I really want to go there and see the zoo, etc.

I get it, and I am sorry this is the case. I am sure not what was in her plan for that week.

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I, too, hate when people don't follow the rules. Your kids will be old enough, soon enough. I have 3, and if my 10 yo is not allowed to do something the other 2, older ones are, I just tell her, well you have to be 12, or whatever the rule is, and that's that. Yes, we commiserate that it doesn't seem fair or whatever, but I don't bend the rules to make it easier for me or her. And I was this way when they were toddlers, etc.

The not being potty trained and in the water really upsets me, as my kids got sick several years ago from a contaminated pool and at Blue Lagoon, on the inflatables, (where it might not be a rule, but was a problem just the same; our outing was ruined when we discovered feces in one of the inflatables. We were so grossed out, we got out of the water

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I think, if she goes, and the husband is a no show, she will get his port fees and taxes refunded. Is that enough to cover what she needs?

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Honestly, at 7 and 5, they would probably do well flying. They are 2 years older than last you cruised. You mention their age as the factor for not flying. I say this because you sound really worried about driving and concerned about delays. At5 and 7 they can walk on their own, hold their own backpacks, etc. If not, I don't think sleeping in their car seats is so awful. We live in so CA and my kids have driven to Seattle and had several car trips to Ssn Francisco

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Kids do not learn as much, I do not take my kids out if school. Yes, they get great experiences and can see historical places, other cultures, foods, etc but it's not the same as formal education. My opinion (Ph.d and 2 masters degrees), but while the learning and exposure is great, it is not the same, especially if they have to go back to an organized, educational experience. Our district, very highly rated, even allows to get their work and not be considered absent, if they miss 5 consecutive days. None of my kids, esp. The high schooler and middle schooler want to take advantage of the possibility, too stressful. And the teachers, even though they have to do it, dislike it. It's hard to miss an entire week of Algebra 2, and think that going to Cozumel, is the same thing. I don't like paying more, but we do

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You know going in, if you don't like it, don't participate. Play on your own with your own card. I find this a funny sentiment, no one should benefit, etc. it's supposed to be social and fun, if free alcohol is that important to you, just participate in your own

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I agree, I am not a gambler, nor a drinker but would participate in slot pull for fun and to meet people. Wouldn't matter to me whose card was in it, why let those points go to waste?

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I think you can't go at all unless you meet the height requirement

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There is a height requirement, not sure what it is

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It's too bad you had to buy so many, and couldn't choose a smaller package

I do not think it's too much, in terms of actual cost, per time, equipment, etc but I would not have been prepared to spend so much either, a smaller $100 package, etc would have been more possible

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In my experience, they won't book a room that can hold 3/4 for 2 people. I had similar issues because I book 2 balconies for me and my 3 kids (husband does not cruise) and because of their current ages (15, 12, and 10) only the 15 yo can be booked alone in a balcony (you have to be 13, carnival rule, to be in a balcony w/o an adult) so I have to book a one and 3 next to each other, and then one of the kids moves to the room with my 15 yo. However, this does mean that my choices are less. I have called and asked about specific cabins, to be told that one is reserved for 3 or 4 and the single person cannot be booked

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