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31 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

Likely night 2 and night 6

You are correct.  We were on Harmony with exactly the same itinerary in December and the formal nights are Night 2 & 6.

I want to ask if me and my friend have purchased the next cruise certificate at different time, and now we are planning to cruise together in one stateroom, can both of us get the OBC?  Since I was told by my travel agent only one next cruise certificate can be used for one stateroom.  Thanks!

When we were in the Harmony couple weeks ago, we were approached at least once a day in different venues, windjammer, park cafe, lunch & dinner @ the MDR for the specialty dinning.  I feel bad for those who have the 'sales target' to meet, but in the mean time, it's really annoying for the guests.  And other than the specialty dinning, we were also asked to take the Kitchen tour by the waiters and head waiters as well, we just rejected since we were not interested in it.

2 hours ago, Biker19 said:

No. Yes.

Thanks.  I will figure out how to do it.

I was on Harmony a couple weeks ago and wanted to punch a hole on the seapass card, was told I couldn't do that.

This is the first time I heard of the 'Royal Up'.  I think that's something about bidding for an upgrade.  But in order to do this, do you need to book directly with Royal?   Can I do it if I book with a TA?  Thanks!

We were there on Dec 07.  Pool water was freezing.  Ocean was a bit better.  But it's comfortable sitting on the lounger chair to enjoy the sun.

I just want to say thanks again to everyone who had answered my questions earlier.  I am back now and we had a fantastic time in the Disney Spring.  Everything went very smoothly.  Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you all. 😘

13 hours ago, parrothead0918 said:

It is approximately 25 miles.  The time will depend on traffic and accidents.  You will drive right by the airport on 528 on your way to Disney Springs.  What the locals do is keep an eye on the route times and recommendations on GoogleMaps to take the best/fastest route. Estimate 35=45 minutes, but make sure to check Google Maps toward the end of your day for timing, and again as you leave for the best route.

 

Ok, will do.  Thanks again!

5 hours ago, parrothead0918 said:

This will be a very easy ride on a Sunday morning.  Obviously the later it gets the more traffic there will be, but it is really rarely an issue on a Sunday morning. The best way will be 528 (tolls) to I4. 528 ends at I4 and you either must go right towards orlando or left to Tampa/Disney.  Go left. Disney springs exit is second exit you will come across and follow road signs for short ride. There is plenty of free parking at that time- a surface lot and three large garages. I like the orange garage personally. Second level (on orange and green...not sure about the new grapefruit lot) is the level that gets you to the entrance to Disney Springs.  I am not sure what time everything opens.  I’m thinking 11am, but you should check.  My family always loves going there when they come to visit, and Christmas Tree Trail is nice.

Thanks a lot!  I will screensave your instruction.  I am looking forward to going there!  By the way, do you know how long to drive from the Disney Spring to the Airport?  Just want to have some idea, so we can arrange the time to fill up the gas and return the car.  Thanks in advance!

21 minutes ago, Capt_BJ said:

Sunday won't be a problem ordinarily (but one accident on 528 can REALLY screw things up)

 

consider taking 417 once you get near the airport ... this way you avoid I-4 which is where the most mess is when there is a mess. The toll charge will be a lil more but not much

 

a roll of quarters will get you there and allow you to use exact change lanes rather than attended lanes.  Attended lanes can get backed up (folks asking directions; want to use a credit card, write a check, nothing smaller than a $100 . .  .) If you'eve never driven this area, watch the signs for the toll plazas .... cash option lanes look like an exit and are easy to miss!

 

 

Thank you so much for your info!  It really helps. 😘

8 hours ago, iahawkfan21 said:

There are so many parking spaces at Disney Springs there is no need to pay anywhere.  Yes it’ll be busy but not really more than anywhere else Disney.  Drive from the port should be ~80 minutes depending on traffic but it’s an easy drive down 528 and I-4 but just note there will be a handful of tolls on 528 but you can pay cash if you want.

Thank you very much.  Then I will definitely prepare some cash.  Since this is the first time we are in Orlando, so knowing that it will be a 80 mins drive can help us arrange our time.  Do you think traffic will be good in the morning around 9am on a Sunday?  Thanks!

3 minutes ago, FOPMan said:

From PC to Disney Springs? It shouldn’t be particularly different than usual.

 

The garages at DS may be a bit busy. You could always pay to park at the Hilton LBV or one of the other hotels and walk across the sky bridges to DS.

 

DS was very busy last Saturday night. An ADR for table service is critical, and many counter service restaurants had very long lines.

Thanks!  Good to know there are pay parkings.

We will be off the cruise ship on Dec 08, but the flight will be @ 9pm.  Just saw a video showing the Christmas decorations are up at the Disney Spring already, so I am planning to rent a car and go there.  Does anyone know how the traffic will be like at this time of the year?  Since my DH assumes there will always be crazy traffic coz it's around the Disney resort area, so he doesn't want to go.  But I really want to go see the beautiful Christmas Decor there.  Any advice or suggestion will be very much appreciated!  Thanks!

But warning to Canadian cruisers, if you want to pay the balance in Cdn funds, you need to buy the Next cruise in Cdn funds.  You can't pay the balance in Cdn if you bought the Next cruise in US funds.  Since due to the currency exchange rate, most of us are paying in Canadian rather than US funds.  When I purchased my Next cruise on board, I was not told about this and they charged me in US funds and now I am stuck with this US$100 Next cruise credit.  I called and wanted to switch this US$100 to Cdn$100, they said they can't do it.  As a result, I was not able to use this Next cruise credit in the upcoming cruise.

3 hours ago, Biker19 said:

There's a bit of a misunderstanding, VOOM is free on CocoCay as an extension of your on board account, it is not free if you don't already have it on the ship.

Oh, I see.  Thanks for clarifying.

1 hour ago, drsmith said:

Another thing to keep in mind, you can use the Royal Caribbean app onboard without purchasing internet.  Also, wifi is free at Coco Cay.

Glad to know wifi is free at Coco Cay, so my friends without the internet package can browse the internet there.

3 minutes ago, brillohead said:

Yes, one username and password per package.  

Thanks!

2 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

 

When you have a multi-device package, all devices use the same credentials.

I see.  Thanks!

6 hours ago, brillohead said:

It was this way on Majesty and Mariner in August and September, too.

Since I was sharing a multi-package with others from my CC roll call, I made both the username and the password something that would be simple for everyone to remember -- worked like a charm!

So, are you saying that everyone is using the same username and password?  Thanks!

7 hours ago, h20skibum said:

How far out is your cruise?  27.92 seems high for just the surf two device package.  If you do purchase at that, keep checking.  You can always cancel and rebook it if the price goes down.

It is a 7 nights Caribbean cruise.  I still haven't purchased it yet, but will do it soon if the price will be better booking online.

52 minutes ago, brillohead said:

You can also check on your Roll Call to see if anyone else wants to share an internet plan.

I get a four-device plan and share with three other people (I pay for the plan, they pay me cash / PayPal / Venmo), and I can often get internet for about $7-$8 per person per day that way. 

That's a great idea, thanks!  $7 - $8 per person is really a good deal.

Just now, Host Clarea said:

 

Prices are not usually the same, and the pre-cruise price has virtually always better.

Thanks a lot!

1 minute ago, rhuntington3 said:

Usually get a better price pre cruise.

Ok, thank you!  Will do.

4 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

No, that's the total price for both devices.

 

You can share with whoever you want.

3 minutes ago, rhuntington3 said:

Yes, you both can use the same package.  It is limited to any two devices at any given time.

Thank you kindly.  And is it better to purchase it online or wait until going onboard?  Are the price the same?