Guinness6 Posted July 3, 2008 #1 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Hi there we are going on our first Disney Cruise on 7/27 with our son, who will be celebrating his 7th birthday on the ship. Basically, my husband and I are big kids who want to experience the whole Disney cruise thing -- but we want Mojo (an only child) to have fun with other kids. We will definitely drop him off at the Oceaneers Club -- but are there any tips for best times/events for him? That whole Palo thing? Sounds great but we'd rather get over-Disney-fied. many thanks! Libby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic3forme Posted July 3, 2008 #2 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Check your Navigator every day, they tell of the activities going on in the clubs. I know on the 7 day there are so many activities.. decorate pillow cases, make cookies, always tons of crafts. Also they go on the different decks at different times too. you get a pager, so if he is bored, just go get him. At night the shows are really good, some the kids love.. Disney Dreams is their favorite. Go to Palo. :) it is the best!!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom x4,grandma x4 Posted July 3, 2008 #3 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Dont forget to check out studio sea with Mojo. It is a family night club with different events all week long. it can be a fun family experience and a change from thr clubs for him. Like stated above you can check your navigator for details of whats happening there. Dont miss any of the shows, they are all awesome and dont forget to dres as a pirate on pirate night! Here are a few tips for a first time cruiser that may be useful to you. 1.early arrival gets an early boarding pass number. 2.terminal opens 10 a.m. 3.boarding starts around 11:30 to noon. 4.keep camera with you at ALL times, even in the terminal. characters will appear there for photos. ourdoor viewing area of the ship for photos. 5 check in at kids club table while waiting to board ship. saves you time on the ship. 6. take a few ones. some for room service tips some to tip porters who take your bags at the termnal. $1 per bag is customary. 7. take small bills for the islands. msny small shops dont have change. 8. if your going to use your credit card on the islands, call your CC company first and tell them or you will have to wait on a phone call to ok all your purchases. This is a big hassle and can take 30 minutes or more. 9. most shops who take credit cards, require a $20 minimum purchase. 10 take camera to dinner each night, surprizes happen all the time. You wont be alone. you will even see cam corders at dinner. 11. arrive at all shows 20 minutes early for good seats. 12. arrive at character meets 10 minutes early 13 Princess meets arrive 15 minutes early 14. on Castaway cay if you want your photo taken with Captain Jack Sparrow, do NOT ride the tram to the beach area. It doesn NOT stop near him. You must walk in to the beach signs say 20 minute walk in it takes us 10 minutes. he will be along the way inthe sand and photo has the flying dutchman behind you, great photo! Check navigator for times he will be there. 15 There are characters along the way to the beach, ok to ride the tram for this. Lines are short and move quickly so it is a great opportunity to see characters without lines. check navigator for times and places. 16 also characters appear at the gazebo near cookies BBQ on the island during the day. 17 adult only beach has it's own area for lunch they often have steaks or lobster there as a special treat for the grown ups. But Cookies BBQ by family beach has more variety of other foods. 18 dont ,miss the good bye late the last night in the atrium. ALL the characters will line up on the stairs and will pose for photos for you. This farwell party is really nice and fun. 19 check for photos everyday at shutters. buy a package deal and save $$ if you dont buy enough photos for the package deal they will refund you the difference at the end of your cruise . or if you buy a photo and then decide the next day you see one you want more, just bring back the one you bought and the receipt and tell them you want to exchange it and they will be happy to do this for you. 20. you can order warm chocolate chip cookies or Mickey ice cream bars from room service even though it is not on the menu. warm cookies are availavle in the evenings only. 21. bring 2 white pillowcases or a matte style picture frame in a zip lock baggie with water proof markers and leave at guest services desk ask to be autographed and it will be returned to you the last night all signed by the characters. I also add a card with my name and room number on it just in case their card gets lost. I like to use dark colored markers, the light colors dont show up as well. 22. If you need to change dining times or make a Palos reservation go to Wave Bands club directly upon boarding to take care of this. The sooner you do it the better your chances of getting what you want. 23. If you explore the islands on your own bathrooms are NOT plentiful and usually have someone there wanting a tip for you to use the bathroom. Their idea of clean is different from ours so take a travel size seat covers and t- paper and hand sanitizer to be save. many bathrooms I have been in arnt well supplied. Best restrooms are in the Casinos nd they arnt the greatest. also NO water fountains, so bring a bottle of water with you from the ship. It is cheaper than buying water on the islands. or bring your own from home. hope you find these helpful for your first cruise hope it is a magical one, mom x4,grandma x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImTooExcitedToSleep Posted July 3, 2008 #4 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Libby, Are you on the 7/27 Mexican Riviera cruise??? Me to!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness6 Posted July 3, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted July 3, 2008 nope/we're going to Bahamas have fun!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness6 Posted July 3, 2008 Author #6 Share Posted July 3, 2008 mom x4,grandma x4 many thanks for tips! super helpful! Libby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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