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We learned a trick the last 3 cruises we've done. On Carnival each cabin has it's own mini frig. We order drinks from the "Fun Ship Shops" pre cruise for a 7 day cruise we get 2- 6 pack sodas and bottled water it's delivered to your cabin. We used to do the "bottomless bubbles" but found out that it did not become cost effective. Mainly by the large upcost since it began. By buying the sodas delivered to our cabin we would save about $60. each cruise. If the frig is not empty we ask the cabin steward to empty it for us.
You can bring your own but it is a pain, for you must carry it on yourself. Plus unless you have FTTF, a suite or platinum or diamond level you won't be able to get to your cabin until 1 pm.
Hope this helps.
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This will be our 8th Carnival Cruise in June. I have taken aerosol cans of hair spray and bug spray on each one with no problem. I do however place all my toiletries in my carry on. Mainly cause I do not know when our luggage will be delievered.
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As a local I would recommend that you do 2 things skip Orlando and head straight to Cocoa beach and try to get here earlier than 12.
There is to much to do in Orlando. Getting in at the times you expected is peak time for our airport. The Orlando Airport is one of the best in the country but if you get in at 12 by time you disembark, take the tram over to the main bldg, get your luggage and fight traffic you could get to your hotel in Orlando by 4. Believe me getting around here can be overwhelming. Our heat index at that time is the worst as well.
Otherwise by going to Cocoa you can catch a ride and be at your hotel by the same time. 417 (toll) is a straight shot as well as the Beachline (also toll). It could give you some time to relax at the beach. Its a very beautiful beach too. Besides who wants to be stressed out before a cruise.
I recommend a hotel by the boardwalk.
Hopefully this helps.
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Yes, I agree about the long drive. Depending on the the day and time leave for Miami it could be up to a 5 hour drive.You might want to change either the timing of your arrival in Orlando or just skip Orlando all together and head straight to Miami. The last thing you want is to be tired for your Cruise.
We have lived most of our lives here so as for what to do to do in Orlando there is too much to do. Disney parks take at least a week to see, if you want to go to all of them. There are 4- Magic Kingdom for the kids and kids of heart, Epcot for more the teen plus age, Hollywood Studios for the teens and adults, Animal Kingdom for all ages, plus Disney Springs a shopping district, 2 water parks and 2 golf courses. Universal has 2 parks and you need at least 3 days to see both plus a water park and City Walk another shopping area for Universal. Sea World you probably could do in one day and it is close to Universal. Gatorland is also an option but it is in Kissimmee 30 mins away from Universal but it would be only a day to do. There is more than gators to see there.
At that time of year the lines for the parks are fairly short, sometimes. But if you have never been to the area you will quickly understand when you get here the parks are not small and there is a lot to do. Traffic no matter when can be very overwhelming.
Many of our beaches are are at least an hour away. Daytona being to most popular 1 1/2 hours away and South Melbourn about the same time away, being the most relaxing. But you must understand Sept and Oct is our peak part of Hurricane season. So watch the weather.
As for going straight to Miami instead there are the beaches there, as well as a Sea park.
If we have a cruise going out of Miami we always stay the night before in Miami and we live in the Orlando area. Its more relaxing that way and less stressful. Most cruises require you to be boarded 2 hours before ship leaving port. So that might as well be a factor into your timing.
I hope this helps.
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My father-in-law also had COPD and was on o2 as well. Both he and my mother-in-law did several cruises together. The COPD website can help, also contact the cruise line for info.
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Yuk. And who cleans this? Thanks I'll not walk on any astroturf on a cruise ship. Dogs sometime have worms in their stool that can and will be contracted though bare feet of humans.There is usually a small "astroturf" area on the outside promenade.Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app
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Ok, what I would like to know where are these animals going to the bathroom?
I really agree that the ADA requirements need to be stronger. We go to Disney World very often ( husband works there) and now I'm seeing dogs in strollers, that's ridiculous. They can't go on the attractions so what do they do? I've been going there since it opened in "71" never have seen one dog in that time like have I seen them in the passed 2 years. I'm seeing the same in grogery stores. Yuk.
My husband and I would love to take our cats (which is a breed that you can't be allergic to) on a cruise. But we don't even try cause we respect the policies that cruise lines and businesses have. Why can't other people be respectful?
My thoughts to the person's son that had the dog placed in his face, start coughing, sneezing and itching until the cruise line would have to demand that the animal be restricted to their cabin.
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First thing I do is wipe down everything with Clorox wipes. Don't take chances with viruses. Crazy I know, but you would cringe at what I've found in cabins.
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Its my first time, im nervous!
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Here are some things we have learned over the years.
1. Prepay gratuities, if you haven't done so do it now. Also buy cruise insurance.
2. If it is available get the "Faster to the Fun". This will give you the opportunity to get on the ship faster, get your luggage faster.
3. Make sure you print all your cruise documents keep them with you in your carry on luggage plus all passports.
4. Pack things like meds for everything, laundry soap (they have coin laundries on board) sun lotion and clorox wipes.
4. Fly in or drive to your port city the day or two before your cruise.
5. Pay the porters $1. Per bag when you arrive. Make sure you have taped or stapled your cruise luggage tags to all your luggage. You cannot lock your luggage.
6. Make sure you bring a carry on with all your cruise documents, passports, cash, cc,
Swim suits, toiletries, meds, any valueables like cameras, phones, tablets etc...
7. Turn off your phones or place them on airplane mode.
8. Since you have children go straight to children's area and register them. The staff will give you all the information you need.
9. Do not skip the mustar drill. It is law that everyone attend.
10. Once in your cabin, unpack and wipe down everything with Clorox wipes. They clean but why take a chance with the nora-virus. Use the space under your beds to stash your luggage.
11. Go to the Lido deck for lunch relax.
12. Don't buy anything at the spa. They make it look good but it's a 100% mark up.
13. The steakhouse on any of the ships is worth the extra cost.
14. They have just updated the shows and worth to see.
15. Be careful about placing anything on your sign and sail card.
16. If you are going on a week long cruise you will have 2 formal nights. You don't need anything fancy, just Sunday best will do just fine. The other nights are cruise casual, no shorts, cut offs, or swim suits.
17. As for land excursions pick one or two you really want to do as a family. Don't over do it and do something you can't do at home.
18. You can get free Champaign at the art auctions.
19. Book your next cruise while on board.
20. Lastly "Have Fun and Relax"
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