Any 'I wish I knew beforehand' tips ?

[Maryandi]

We have been on many cruises but going on the Wonder for the first time. Any special tips for the Disney ships you wish you knew ahead of time ? We will be 3 cabins, total of 9 people.

 

All help will be appreciated. Thanks, MaryAnn;)

[loveJake]

We are going on our 6th DCL in August, not quite sure what you are looking for. We always like to board as soon as possible, usually between 12 and 12:30 because the shrimp are really great at the lunch buffet, we also like Parrot Cay dining room vs. Topsiders. If you want to do Palo or the spa I would sugguest making reservations before hand on line so you can explore the ship instead of rushing around doing reservations right after boarding. Also can sign up for the kids club or reservation for Flounders ahead on line too. The secret deck on 7 is nice at night, the deck charis on 4 are very relaxing also. Don't miss the shows, the best I've seen. The pools are quite empty right after boarding so if you pack suits in a carry on you can use, really packed for the rest of the cruise we never use. Anything else just ask.

[mrsfuzzmo]

How good Palo was, I would have tried to get more than one reservation. I also wish I knew the music at the adult only pool was so bad, I would have brought a portable CD player.

[PattiPB]

Our favorite thing to do is order Mickey ice cream bars from room service every night as a bedtime treat. They are NOT on the room service menu, but you can order as many as you would like. (Remember to TIP WELL for the great room service people!!!). You can also order them in the dining rooms if you want them.

 

Patti

[Maryandi]

Thanks, just what I'm looking for - any more ?

 

You made me smile-I'm an ice cream nut !!:D

[TheWog]

Posted yesterday, but doesn't seem to have taken. Mickey Bars from room service was one. Also, deck 7 has a "secret" deck aft. Just go all the way back and look for the door. There is usually no one out there and you can have a great view all to yourselves.

[mom x4,grandma x4]

If any of you like to find hidden Mickey's on board, you can go to guest services and they will give you a paper to help you find the hidden mickey's on board. Some are harder to find than others, but most people walk right by them and never see them. Just something different to do while strolling around the ship, and you will see things most people never see.

Kids are very good at this.

mom x4,grandma x4

[Jsme]

You can order from one of the other resturants and the CM's will try to get you that item.

Palo's is a must. I wished I had known they had a bar at Palo's. Did not figure this out until last year.

I also just found out about the secret place at aft 7 deck.

Wish I would have known about the Secret Porthole rooms.

Wish I would have known about the martini and teqilla tastings.

Wish I had known about the rasul bath before last cruise.

Oh I could go on and on............

[Maryandi]

Thanks everyone - jsme - please 'go on and on':D

[dutch7man]

This is my first thread any body have dinner at topsiders it now sit down what about tips for the severs? if you do not eat 7 nights in formal restraunts how do you adjust the servers tips? thanks Dutch:)

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Excellant question.

We have never had dinner at Topsiders, but I will check around and see if I can find out an answer for you. I would like to know myself, as sometimes when it's just the 2 of us, we might like the topsiders for a change.

mom x4,grandma x4

[mom x4,grandma x4]

I just talked to someone who has eaten at topsiders and rotation dining. She said they asked about tips and were told that the wait staff pools their tips so everyone will get a tip reguardless of how you tip on the cruise.

So it's up to you.

mom x4,grandma x4

[falcon5travels]

Someone suggested an extension cord, among other things, which I never used, but the extension cord was extremely useful. I have now decided to keep it packed in the suitcase:) .

[Host Mick]

If you're full from dinner, be sure to tell the servers "Nothing for me please".

[mkymouse4ever]

The DCL's adult pools are open later, so you can swim or use the hot tub later if you desire.

 

Pay attention to all the extra food places offered. Disney has. You can eat constantly. Not just in the dining room.

 

 

I really didn't have to rush to see Hercules. :cool:

 

Bring your power stip outlet for your cabin! And your over the door shoe rack for your tolietries.

[oscarmoraz]

All noted and appreciated. I slipped the extension cord in the suticase. We are packed..but no place to go.

 

Once on board, should we inquire about the photo package at the photo gallery? Or can we do this at anythime?

 

C

[mkymouse4ever]

ok, i'm out of the loop :rolleyes: topsiders is sitdown? is it in the regular rotation? Or is it the same as before, you just go when you want to and seat with your own party where you want to. We are a party of 2 and that is why we really liked topsiders. Not into communal dining all the time. :o

 

Thanks, Mky

[TheWog]

Oscar, you can go anytime and check out photo packages. They have a listing there showing what you can get and for how much. Trick to use is when you find your photos from that day line them all up together so you can find them all at the end and purchase the ones you want.

 

mky - you can still use Topsiders as a private area. You are not required to sit with others. Your main course will be served to you, the rest you must get yourself.

[oscarmoraz]

Oscar, you can go anytime and check out photo packages. They have a listing there showing what you can get and for how much. Trick to use is when you find your photos from that day line them all up together so you can find them all at the end and purchase the ones you want.

 

mky - you can still use Topsiders as a private area. You are not required to sit with others. Your main course will be served to you, the rest you must get yourself.

 

Thanks to TheWog!

C