grand isle joe

That wasn't our experience.

 

The cabin itself was very large as was the bathroom. What has always cause us difficulty with the DCL accessible staterooms is the ramp up to the bathroom (and our cabins on both the Magic and the Dream have had these). On the Magic it wasn't too bad but on the Dream it was quite steep - so steep in fact that we had to take my mother out of the bathroom backwards because she would fall forward in her wheelchair (and felt like she was going to fall out) when she went down front ways.

 

I also found on the Dream that there were many bumps (metal bars) in the floors which were difficult to cross over.

 

We have never been offered assistance with the wheelchair until it became apparent that we were in an impossible situation. When boarding - we were experiencing high tide so it was quite a ramp up - my dad was pushing my mother and when he was almost to the ship, the ramp became so steep that he couldn't move the chair. I had our carryons (a rolling suitcase and a carry bag), I put them down to the side to try to help my dad - it wasn't until the officer saw both of us struggling that anyone else came to help.

 

When we went into the dining room the first night (enchanted garden), the spot for the wheechair was set opposite from how we were brought into the table and there was another table close behind and beside our table - there was no way to turn the wheelchair to have my mother sit in that spot. I ended up moving another chair and place setting so that my mother could just roll up to the table on the side we were brought in on (I don't know if I'm explaining that well). It was just one of those things where I thought - "how in the world did they expect that we would be able to get the wheelchair over there in that spot?"

 

Animators Palate was the same thing - instead of having the spot for the wheelchair on the aisle, they had it set for the inside. The only reason the table was set correctly at the third restaurant was because we were at a half booth / half chair table so they correctly put the wheelchair at chair side.

 

While there was nothing severe, we didn't find DCL to be incredibly accomadating and my dad and I often found ourselves moving things or finding ways to accomadate my mothers wheelchair ourselves.

 

 

 

I'm sorry you had so much trouble.

Some of my adult children did this class onboard the LOS..Something they would never do at home..They had lot's of fun & laughs..to us their fun was "priceless"..Also the fee you pay includes Cupcake Cupboard white chef type aprons to take home with you..Isn't that what vacations are supposed to be..fun memories..at least for us they are :D

 

 

 

BRAVO!!!!! and at least you won't run into any "grinches" while you decorate.

Has anyone else had issues cruising with someone with a disability on Disney? I just recently got off the Dream, and I was extremely upset with the disney crew and their serious lack of "accommodations".

 

 

We were on the Dream and had one of the handicapped rooms. What a fantastic room. It was perfect for any kind of handicap especially the bathroom. The crew was really accomindating for my family and went out of their way to make sure everything was up to par. I'm sorry you did not receive the same care. Did you inform the cruiseline beforehand? I hope your future cruise(s) are better.

Drinking unlimited water won't result in a person becoming drunk and stupid.

 

 

 

...but use the bathroom alot......:D

Disney allows all you can carry on with you.;):)

how much fun can this cruise be if every day you worry about re-entry into this country? It just takes one ya-hoo and bingo...ruined (and expensive) cruise. Think risk-reward...

Because the individual is a convicted felon. Many countries, including the US and Canada, are not big on allowing felons to enter.

 

 

 

.......yea....we in the U.S. already have enough felons in Washington D.C......;):D

And of course B & Js started in the green mountains too!( by flatlanders;))

 

 

 

 

....so true BUT you can't make chicken salad with chicken crap......you need the great "stuff".....;):)

......I see the real cow backside(s) everyday but don't get a free ice cream cone:(. But at least I can see our Vermont milk on board in the freezer.:)

 

I honestly think a lot of the comments are judgemental and exceedingly rude. I cant believe people think its ok to say if you go you dont care about children. Maybe these folks just dont know how they sound is all I can think.

 

Saying only adults that have managed to have children deserve to go? How judgemental is that?

 

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..........I can't imagine that!.....just like I can't imagine people say paying suite customers who are children can't use the CL...........How judgemental!!!!........pot and kettle.....;)

Okay I can understand booking one breakfast but three in one cruise? Come on that is a little much. Why not let someone else have a crack at it?

 

GIMMEE! GIMMEE!! GIMMEE!!! that's the mantra!!!! has gone from the greatest generation to the Gimmee generation....;)

I want to add that it would be very disappointing to the families who booked these ships for the dreamworks experience and then not being able to take their children to the breakfast because of adults taking the spots.

 

.....I feel the same way about bringing my children to the CL and being put upon because of the inconsiderate actions of some adults....See we have something in common....wierd isn't it.....:confused:

Yes, and what is this supposed to mean?..............I dont want to assume anything. Esp when it comes to people like you who speak loudly about others on line.

 

.....???? .......if the shoe fits......:rolleyes:

Cruisegirl1.............honestly, I really dont care what you are hoping for:p....Royal Caribbean allows you to travel with your party:) Youre probubly one of those people who stare down others with disapproval and whsiper about others in line..

 

......you know what happens when you assume?...makes an a.... out of,,,well you all know.......and Cruisegirl 1 I stare down others with disapproval and speak loudly about others in line......;)

....I got carried on board on the shoulders of the 1st officer......too bad you missed that perk....

....good for him.......:)

About the win a cruise bingo! Just itching to use my coupons for Bingo!;):)

 

 

 

wish you LUCK and hope you win Koterry....;):)

Funny Joe the last three cruises I have been on, all on Oasis the CL wasn't crowded at all. Had many more people in the diamond lounge venue, which was actually Blaze the Disco;)

 

Thanks for the good news but we don't cruise on the Oasis (I'm sure you will be happy for that) for it is too crowded for our taste. ;)

LOVE IT...LOVE IT....LOVE IT....now if they could do something about the overcrowding in the C.L. it would be fabulous!!!!:)

I have one tip for the OP....get a job that pays better! Seems like you are having trouble with this employment meeting your financial needs.

[quote name='UtterCaro']Yes, I'd be annoyed on your tour -- and would reduce the tip every time after the first mention. I'm a generous tipper, but two signs and two verbal requests constitutes wheedling in my book. I'm glad your method seems to work for you; it wouldn't work for me as your customer.

Caro[/quote]

I agree with you Caro. Might I suggest the OP find a new job..... Hmmmm...panhandling comes to mind....:cool:

Another vote for Richard Spacey.