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We prefer the "classic" ships as they are smaller and feel more friendly. Each of the ships has an "adult only" area by the adult pool as well as in the spa, fitness center, and the nightclub area after 9 pm. Unfortunately some of these areas are better enforced than others.

 

The Magic has a library bookshelf--a single bookcase in the Cove Cafe that works on the honor system. Past cruisers often leave books that they don't wish to carry home in addition to those provided by Disney. The Fantasy does not have this (you should have heard the excuses!) The Dream and Fantasy have an additional adult area called Sattelite Falls. Longer cruises have far more activities than shorter, but in no way equal what other lines do for adults.

 

I'd choose my cruise based on dates and ports rather than ships...but we tend to choose longer cruises which are usually done by the Magic and Wonder.

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What's a good Disney ship for two adults in there 30s,

 

Perhaps I'm mis-reading this question but if you are looking for a cruise with fewer children on it, then book one of the longer cruises. A 7-night during the time of year that schools are in session will have fewer than a shorter one.

 

Its not the ship that matters, its really the length of the cruise and sometimes, the destination.

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Don't use a TA and if have questions we just ask the dws sister

 

 

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Sounds like you came here and expected us to do all the work and research for you. If you want to make the most of your vacation planning, you will need to take the time and do a little leg work of your own.

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What's a good Disney ship for two adults in there 30s, what makes Disney different and can you still have a good time? Is there any ship better for adults any tips would be appreciated

 

 

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I've only been on Wonder and Dream. Dream had a lot more adults only bars/lounges, but they were pretty dead whenever I walked by them. The adults only pool area had kids walking through it all the time.

 

Wonder has a nice, quiet adults only area. I often get food from the main pool area and take it back to the adults only area to eat it where it is quieter. Kids still walk through there, but it isn't as constant as it was on the Dream when I was on the Dream.

 

Dream has 2 adults only restaurants, Wonder only has one. Both will have adults only activities for alcohol tastings on sea days and some ship tours. Most scheduled activities on sea days will be for all ages.

 

As far as if you can still have a good time, it depends on what you like to do. I get bored easily on sea days, but I am not a heavy drinker. I do enjoy some down time of just reading and kicking back, but not for more than a day or so. Do you like Disney in general? Almost everything will be Disney themed and they have the music piped in just about everywhere.

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Although I love the intimacy of the classic ships, for more adult options I would go with the Fantasy. It has Satellite Falls for quiet and seclusion in an adults-only setting, plus two options of adults-only dining in Palo and Remy. The bars are very nice, as well.

 

You can have a great time as two adults. Mixology classes, the spa, adult comedy shows - there is plenty to do.

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The reason why I can't do all the work is because I'm dealing with health issues

 

 

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If anyone traveling or any immediate family staying home have medical issues, be sure you purchase travel insurance privately and within 14 days of booking your trip in order to have medical care with pre-existing conditions covered. Some companies allow up to 21 days. You MAY be lucky enough to have a medical policy that covers you outside of the US; my Anthem BC/BS specifically excludes this.

 

Normally travel insurance is not a "cost effective" thing (that's how the companies make money), but one trip to the ship's doc will cost more than the premium.

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What's a good Disney ship for two adults in there 30s, what makes Disney different and can you still have a good time? Is there any ship better for adults any tips would be appreciated

 

 

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I haven't been on the Magic yet but between the other 3, I'd recommend the Fantasy while school is in session. I liked the Dream a lot but am not a big fan of short cruises. The Wonder just got out of dry dock so has added some stuff but I thought she was a slight let down compared to the big ships.

 

I felt the Fantasy was a perfect ship, we're in our 40's and loved the adult spaces and the activities on board. Satellite Falls was my favorite part of the ship. If you can only do a shorter cruise then I'd recommend a 4 night on the Dream.

 

We've done both Disney and Carnival and love them both, but in different ways. We always pick a cruise first based on ship amenities, then length of cruise and finally ports and we generally prefer the newer, larger ships with more bells and whistles.

 

Service can be hit or miss on any cruise line but generally Disney is pretty dang good and the ships truly are beautiful. Especially if you're a big Disney fan.

 

If you do book a Disney cruise, be sure to order the Black Truffle Pasta Purseittes in Animators Palette for your appetizer, they're freakin awesome! Actually order 2 orders, they're that good. The chilled fruit soups are really good too!

 

If you have anymore questions feel free to ask, I could talk cruises for days!!

 

 

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Do you think the new ships will drive down the prices

 

 

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Nope, I suspect DCL will raise the prices on the new ships since they will have special pixy dust. Then the classics and middle ships will get raise due to association.

 

We are taking about Disney products where people will wait 2+ hrs just to ride Dumbo.

 

Actually when the new ships become available, there will be a lot of people that cruises with thier kids that will now have grandkids. If DCL lives up to the WDW nostalgia, the classics will be even more in demand. Because the new grandma will what to take the grandkids on a cruise just like when they took thier own kids on a cruise. Except now it would be 10 people instead of 4.

10= 2 grandparents + 2 kids with spouses and thier 2 kids each

 

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I hope they cruise out of New Orleans I know a lot of WDW has New Orleans around it and it was one of walts favourite cities to visit. Do you find the cruise line worth the money you spend I wouldn't mind doing a land/sea cruise. We've only done Carnival cruises.

 

 

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I hope they cruise out of New Orleans I know a lot of WDW has New Orleans around it and it was one of walts favourite cities to visit. Do you find the cruise line worth the money you spend I wouldn't mind doing a land/sea cruise. We've only done Carnival cruises.

 

 

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Worth it is very subjective and I've only done Disney cruises, so I cannot compare to other lines. It has been worth it to me, but I tend to cruise at off times and I don't spend a lot of extra money while on the ship. Excursions can be purchased for a lot less money by booking through the company direct and not through the cruise line.

 

What types of things do you enjoy on Carnival? Knowing what you like to do when you cruise will help us tell you things you'll like or dislike about DCL.

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Things we like on carnival is the adults area, I like the water slides, the food and customer service things I don't like is the layout entertainment I hear nothing but good things about Disney, but can one person enjoy a DCL if your not a big Disney fan or don't have kids, what I mean is my DW isn't as a big kid as I am

 

 

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It really depends on your interests and desires. If you are on a cruise to enjoy the ship, DCL ships are the best looking I've experienced. Food is OK, service very friendly and generally good (although we've ranged from excellent to duds). We've had better food and more on board activities on other ships. If a zillion kids will bother you, stick to longer cruises--they will have kids, but not nearly as many in the "able to run around on their own" ages.

 

For a port intensive cruise like the Med or Europe, other lines offer a better price (often 25-50% of DCL prices). We got a balcony on Princess for half the price of an inside on DCL on a northern European cruise. Only you can decide the "worth it" factor!

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As Mom pointed out on another thread, most DCL goers tend to be Disney parks fans who upgraded to trying a Cruise, and were attracted by Disney's high-quality hotel and activity service brought to a cruise ship--

Most DCL fans are going for the ship, not the destinations, and I'd gone in hoping for a longer cruise with more days at sea to be stuck aboard.

 

In Disney-resort land travel, there's the frequent tip that the lower-priced Disney-managed hotels aren't so bad, if "you're going to be spending more time at the parks anyway."

Think the same holds true if you're going on a cruise where you're more interested in the destinations. You might be staying aboard and enjoying the ship at the Bahamas, but you're going to be spending more time ashore in the Mediterranean, and just want to have some fun Getting There.

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There is far more variation on a per diem basis between lengths of cruises and ports than ships, but if looking at as close to the same as you can get, the classic ships tend to be slightly less than the newer ships.

 

While the factors you cite are important, other issues in the cost of the DCL ships is that they don't have a casino (so no casino income) and they have a very costly children's program. Since they work hard to keep the 3rd and up guest rates reasonable, essentially the first two guests in a cabin subsidize the kid programming. That's not bad if you have 2 kids participating, but 2 adults alone pay a hefty charge.

 

Bottom line as to why DCL ships cost more--because people are willing to pay it. When they reach a point where they are not filling or nearly filling the ships, prices will drop. And just so you know, most cruises sail nearly full (there are a few exceptions where cabins are sold but the number of guests is low like the Trans-Atlantics). If DCL doesn't sell out at the normal rates, they will offer restricted fares, TA rates, CM rates, etc. in order to fill the ship. A cabin sold at rock bottom rates can still generate a profit thru purchases of t-shirts, photos, spa, excursions, etc. An empty cabin is a loss.

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