CruiserRose Posted March 20, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 20, 2017 This is our first DCL cruise. we are familiar with cruising but NOT DCL..... We are doing the Disney Magic. 4 Day Bahamas Cruise to Castaway Cay and Nassau. Traveling in our party is myself, DW and our 6 year old Grand Daughter. What is our must do? What must we not miss? Adult activity we can not miss? Kid activity we have to do? Let us know your thoughts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenseib Posted March 20, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Be sure to sign up for any character meets offered when doing online check in. They will be listed in the onboard fun area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserRose Posted March 21, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Be sure to sign up for any character meets offered when doing online check in. They will be listed in the onboard fun area. Check - we have that scheduled..... Thanks.,.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCLCrazy Posted March 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 21, 2017 We just posted a whole bunch of ideas the day before you posted almost the same question. You can refer to that one. I wrote a pretty long entry that really can be transferred to any ship with the exception of the Aquaduck info. :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted March 22, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 22, 2017 What is our must do? RELAX and know that you cannot do it all. What must we not miss? DO NOT miss your first dinner in Animator's Palate! And DO NOT leave early.AND make sure you have your camera ready when the lights dim. I don't want to spoil it, but trust me... Adult activity we can not miss? I have fun with tastings and/or mixology, but I can do a cruise without them. For me it's meeting Pluto and Donald and getting my hugs in! OH! PALO BRUNCH on the sea day!!!! YES!!!! Put the kidlet in the club and enjoy yourselves alone for a couple of hours! Kid activity we have to do? Probably try to get tickets for Princess Gathering and Frozen M&G. But I don't have kids, so I don't know. Other than putting the kid in the Club for a couple of hours while you indulge in Palo Brunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasgirl29 Posted March 22, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Definitely do Palo brunch or dinner -- adults only. Realize that DCL is about enjoying the kid in all of us. My 76-year-old MIL took photos with every character on board the Wonder at Christmas time. I love the stage shows. We all do. Your granddaughter may love the kid's program, or she may not. Take her on the first day and see what she thinks. If she wants to spend time there, you and your wife can spend some time at the adult pool or in one of the lounges if that's something you like. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted March 22, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Do note that kid programming on the first day (until dinner time) is "Open house" hours which means that an adult needs to remain with the child. The staff will be busy doing registrations and discussing procedures with parents and grandparents. Drop off "secure" programming will begin about dinner time on the first evening--check your Navigator for time if that is something you are interested in. I agree that it is a super idea to go to the open house hours with the child on the first afternoon. This allows both children and adults to be comfortable with the situation before using it as a "drop off." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemistrynerd Posted March 23, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 23, 2017 At least one night, after dinner, stretch out on the bed and watch a good movie with your granddaughter. Order some cookies through room service. It's not exotic, but winding down at the end of the day is my favorite time. The Disney cabins are nice. Try to enjoy them at least a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted March 24, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2017 About trivia-- is it All Disney all the time or are there more general topics. Also, what is kareoke like? Do they have a wide range of music or just Disney tunes? I cruise for creme brûlée, lobster and warm chocolate melting cake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasgirl29 Posted March 24, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2017 About trivia-- is it All Disney all the time or are there more general topics. Also, what is kareoke like? Do they have a wide range of music or just Disney tunes? I cruise for creme brûlée, lobster and warm chocolate melting cake! Trivia is all Disney themed and some can be pretty tough! Disney movies, Disney TV shows, Disney songs, Disney parks, Disney history... Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCLCrazy Posted March 24, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I love the Disney trivia. I've done DCL 10 times and I still lose the game haha! But it's still a lot of fun with a Shipwrecker's Wife drink in my hand and family sitting around me. :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenseib Posted March 24, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 24, 2017 About trivia-- is it All Disney all the time or are there more general topics. Also, what is kareoke like? Do they have a wide range of music or just Disney tunes? I cruise for creme brûlée, lobster and warm chocolate melting cake! Not all Disney. I went to one that was about old TV shows (not Disney shows)...and it was super hard! I have also gone to 80's and 90's trivia where you name the tune and they play a small segment. Karaoke had a wide range of songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted March 24, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 24, 2017 My experience is "not all Disney." We've done music trivia, TV trivia, etc. that was not Disney related. The karaoke is a standard machine with very few Disney songs! Or at least it was on the Magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Steelers0854 Posted March 24, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Palo Brunch definitely. The dining rooms are so uniquely disney and only being on a 4 day cruise I would make sure to go to the MDR for dinners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruz4Sun Posted March 26, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Prepare for a full fun day at Castaway Cay. Bring lots of sunscreen or better yet a UV protection swim shirt for your granddaughter. Bring sand toys or buy them on the island for hours of fun. If they have it one evening go to the adult activity "The Quest" while little one is at the kids club. Lots of fun for everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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