Micknmin

3 hours ago, SkaterJasp said:

I’ve had large balconies on other Quantum and Quantum Ultra Class ships. It’s nice to have but not worth the $1K. Quantum Class balconies feels larger than balconies on other class of ships. I never took the time to measure the balconies but it does feel large compare to Radiance, Voyager, Freedom, and Oasis class. Most of the “large” balconies are larger because they are in parts of the ship that transition out or in like a hump so one side is longer than the other... it does add significant space to the balconies.. but it’s not worth the $1K.

There are some “regular” balconies that are a little bigger than all the other balconies.. where one side is longer than the other... it’s still consider regular because it isn’t significantly larger... like x250 and x650 cabins on decks 8, 9, and 10. replace the X with a deck number. If you look at a deck plan, you’ll see what I mean.

There are some balconies all the way aft on the side (last balcony cabin on either side of the ship that isn’t aft facing) are consider regular balconies but have extremely wide balconies because of the location. It’s not shown on the deck plans. I had one on Spectrum and it was the size of 2 balconies side by side. 

Thank you so much!  This is very helpful!!!

4 hours ago, Biker19 said:

Not $1K's worth. Spend the extra $1K on a fourth cabin.

No need for a fourth cabin, but I think I can come up with other things to spend that $1k on while I'm on the ship.  🙂

2 hours ago, notmyrealnameoremail said:

You might consider getting just one large balcony.  If you can find two regular balconies next to the large balcony and then ask for the dividers to be opened between the balconies, you would have a very large combined balcony for ~$330.  

Good idea!  I'll have to call tomorrow and see if they can find one large next to two regular balconies.  

Over the weekend, I booked three staterooms for my family (6 adults and 4 children) on the Odyssey of the Seas for 2022.  All three staterooms are regular balcony rooms, but I'm thinking about changing to the Large Balcony category.  The difference in price for all three staterooms for the bigger balcony is around $1000 total (not per cabin).  I'm a big fan of balconies and will spend time on it each day.  My daughters and their families probably won't spend quite as much time as I will.  From reading the description, the Large Balcony staterooms are slightly smaller, but the balcony is bigger.  Is the difference in stateroom and balcony size noticeable?  Would it be worth the extra expense?  Just looking for some opinions.  Thanks!

Obviously there are not an infinite amount of parking spaces at the terminal.

 

Pre book if you intend to park there and have no other plans.

 

If you read the website page it does offer discounts when staying at a partnered hotel and want to park at the terminal, but that is if you turn up and chance your luck without pre booking

 

ex techie

We will be staying at Disney's Old Key West the night before, so no discount for us.

http://www.portcanaveral.com/Cruise/Directions-Parking

 

ex techie

Yes, that's where I was going to prepay, but I'm thinking I might just wait and pay when we get there. It doesn't appear that there is a discount of prepaying but was hoping there would be.

You simply take your rewards card to Guest Services and have the reward money transferred to your onboard account. You can do this at any time during the cruise. Any reward money that you don't spend can be returned to your card.

Perfect! That's exactly what I was hoping for! Thanks!

says quite clearly here you can:

 

https://disneyrewards.com/where-to-redeem/#

 

ex techie

I'm assuming the same would apply if you booked through a travel agent and didn't book through Disneycruise.com or that phone number, right? Also, would I put the reward card on my account on the ship so that it covers all charges in my folio?

If I am planning to park at the parking garage at the terminal, so I have to prepay? Do you get any kind of discount if you do?

Can I use my Disney Rewards card (not the Disney Visa, but the card that has my reward dollars on it) to pay for things on the cruise?

We are sailing on the Disney Dream next week and are trying to decide whether to park at Port Canaveral or at Park & Cruise. While the price for Park & Cruise is considerably less expensive, my husband thinks it will end up costing more due to have to tip the shuttle bus driver, and then also tip at the port. It's been eight years since we have cruised, so I honestly can't remember how all of this works.

Also, how much do you normally tip per bag?

We are thinking of booking a cruise for our family on the Magic for next year. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good verandah room on the ship? Are any verandas bigger than others?