Got my Disney Cruise planner!

smee57 · 05-31-2005

Woo hoo! Came home from our weekend away and found the cruise planner in the mailbox. The dvd is great!! We're thinking of cruising next year. The 4-day is probably best in our budget. BUT might be willing to try the 7-day. I've done a day cruise before but DH has never cruised and DS(will be 9 at the time), well, this will be a first for him, too! Any thoughts or advice on how many days? (I think the land-sea package would be too much for the first cruise. We did WDW this past Easter.) Thanks in advance!

**mickey** · 05-31-2005

If you can do the 7 day, go for it. You don't feel rushed at all, plenty of time to do and see everything on board. As an alternative, a 4 night isn't too bad.

Whatever you decide to do, book it as soon as you can. It is just going to get more expensive the longer you wait. Your deposit is refundable until 75 days before you sail, so if things change, you can cancel.

BuzzLightyear · 05-31-2005

yes, go for the 7 if you can.

On 4 or less days you'll just be getting used to everything, and believe me you won't want to leave.

Amelia's Man · 05-31-2005

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Originally Posted by smee57

Woo hoo! Came home from our weekend away and found the cruise planner in the mailbox. The dvd is great!! We're thinking of cruising next year. The 4-day is probably best in our budget. BUT might be willing to try the 7-day. I've done a day cruise before but DH has never cruised and DS(will be 9 at the time), well, this will be a first for him, too! Any thoughts or advice on how many days? (I think the land-sea package would be too much for the first cruise. We did WDW this past Easter.) Thanks in advance!

smee57, I say, go for the 7 day land/sea cruise! My family and I have never been on a cruise, and we are doing the land/sea cruise this summer! You get to thoroughly exhaust yourselves at the parks for three days, then relax for four more during the cruise!!

At least..........that's our plan anyway!!

smee57 · 05-31-2005

Thanks for all the input so far. I never thought that 4 days might feel rushed. Maybe we can swing a 7-day. It would either be Easter week or the last week of October or Christmas week. (I'm a teacher and taking extra days off isn't an easy thing to do.) Any thoughts on the best week to cruise? Summer is always an option but it seems silly to go from hot, summer weather to, uh, hot, summer weather.

Mickey, I'm guessing we can book the cruise through you? You did great with our WDW vacation at PC!

Franco54 · 06-01-2005

Go for the seven days, life is short! We are awaiting our first cruise. The Christmas cruise Dec 24-31 2005! Can't wait!!

delmarjohn · 06-01-2005

I'll let you know how it goes ,we are veterans of the parks,at least 40 times or so I have lost count,but we are taking our first cruise at the end of Oct earlt y nov...4night ...we are trying the 4 and if we like it we will try the seven....but if it is disney we are sure to enjoy...this yera is quite the travelling year we went to chicago in apr are going to washington dc in june and disneyland in aug and oct and the cruise after that ....as you can tell I like to travel ...

smee57 · 06-02-2005

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Originally Posted by delmarjohn

I'll let you know how it goes ,we are veterans of the parks,at least 40 times or so I have lost count,but we are taking our first cruise at the end of Oct earlt y nov...4night ...we are trying the 4 and if we like it we will try the seven....but if it is disney we are sure to enjoy...this yera is quite the travelling year we went to chicago in apr are going to washington dc in june and disneyland in aug and oct and the cruise after that ....as you can tell I like to travel ...

Excellent! I'll look forward to your professional Disney opinion!! (40+ times??? I'm envious!!) Have a great cruise!

SplashMtnMan · 06-02-2005

I don't do cruises until that one Alaska Dream cruise comes along years from now, however many friends of mine are cruise-a-holics you might say...with that said, I asked one of them that has done the Disney cruise thing 5x now, she said go 7 because 4 will just be a tease!!!

Cosmicwaves · 06-02-2005

I would go for the 4 day, just because your DH and DS have never cruised before. It would be a shame to spend the money for a 7 day if one or both of them happened to get seasick. I say, try it out with the 4 day, and see how things go. If all is well, maybe next time you can do the 7 day.

Peppertink · 06-02-2005

Yippee...I am excited for you! One thing to keep in mind...holiday cruises usually price a little higher than others.

But if that is the only time your able...go for it. If you can, do the 7 night cruise. The only thing is then you don't get to do WDW.

I can't ever talk myself into going on just the cruise! If you do opt for the 7 day land/sea I suggest doing the 4 night cruise and adding a day to the land portion...that way you have a little more time at WDW and arn't too rushed there. Most importantly have fun!!!

smee57 · 06-02-2005

Thanks for all the input! I noticed how the price goes up pretty significantly at the holidays. Has anyone ever done a summer cruise? The price is better but it just seems strange leaving summer weather to go on a cruise. I wish I had other options without taking off too many days.
Re: 4 vs. 7, the thought has crossed my mind that either DS or DH may not have sea legs. I don't know if I should worry about that or not.

disneymaverick · 06-07-2005

how can i get the disney cruise line dvd?
does anyone know the # to call or website?
thanks

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-07-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by disneymaverick

how can i get the disney cruise line dvd?
does anyone know the # to call or website?
thanks

Try this link:

https://secure.disney.go.com/dcl/en_...VPKLandingPage

05-31-2005	#1 (permalink)
smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,935	Got my Disney Cruise planner! Woo hoo! Came home from our weekend away and found the cruise planner in the mailbox. The dvd is great!! We're thinking of cruising next year. The 4-day is probably best in our budget. BUT might be willing to try the 7-day. I've done a day cruise before but DH has never cruised and DS(will be 9 at the time), well, this will be a first for him, too! Any thoughts or advice on how many days? (I think the land-sea package would be too much for the first cruise. We did WDW this past Easter.) Thanks in advance! __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Re: Got my Disney Cruise planner! If you can do the 7 day, go for it. You don't feel rushed at all, plenty of time to do and see everything on board. As an alternative, a 4 night isn't too bad. Whatever you decide to do, book it as soon as you can. It is just going to get more expensive the longer you wait. Your deposit is refundable until 75 days before you sail, so if things change, you can cancel. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: Got my Disney Cruise planner! yes, go for the 7 if you can. On 4 or less days you'll just be getting used to everything, and believe me you won't want to leave. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 106 days 6 hours 23 minutes

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smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,935	Re: Got my Disney Cruise planner! Thanks for all the input so far. I never thought that 4 days might feel rushed. Maybe we can swing a 7-day. It would either be Easter week or the last week of October or Christmas week. (I'm a teacher and taking extra days off isn't an easy thing to do.) Any thoughts on the best week to cruise? Summer is always an option but it seems silly to go from hot, summer weather to, uh, hot, summer weather. Mickey, I'm guessing we can book the cruise through you? You did great with our WDW vacation at PC! __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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Franco54 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Quincy ma Posts: 1,231	Re: Got my Disney Cruise planner! Go for the seven days, life is short! We are awaiting our first cruise. The Christmas cruise Dec 24-31 2005! Can't wait!! __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney Trip 27 days 3 hours 23 minutes

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delmarjohn Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 528	Re: Got my Disney Cruise planner! I'll let you know how it goes ,we are veterans of the parks,at least 40 times or so I have lost count,but we are taking our first cruise at the end of Oct earlt y nov...4night ...we are trying the 4 and if we like it we will try the seven....but if it is disney we are sure to enjoy...this yera is quite the travelling year we went to chicago in apr are going to washington dc in june and disneyland in aug and oct and the cruise after that ....as you can tell I like to travel ... __________________ : My Disney Countdown Counting down to: too long ,am trying to fit one in sooner,but DL is close for now 147 days 10 hours 23 minutes

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SplashMtnMan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 316	Re: Got my Disney Cruise planner! I don't do cruises until that one Alaska Dream cruise comes along years from now, however many friends of mine are cruise-a-holics you might say...with that said, I asked one of them that has done the Disney cruise thing 5x now, she said go 7 because 4 will just be a tease!!! __________________ ~ Always looking forward to going back to the laughing place ~ DL Jun '00 ~ Offsite WDW Aug '04 ~ SOG WDW Jan '05 ~ SOG WDW Aug '05 ~ WL DL Apr '06 ~ Candy Cane Inn

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Cosmicwaves Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,387	Re: Got my Disney Cruise planner! I would go for the 4 day, just because your DH and DS have never cruised before. It would be a shame to spend the money for a 7 day if one or both of them happened to get seasick. I say, try it out with the 4 day, and see how things go. If all is well, maybe next time you can do the 7 day. __________________ 1985-Off site 1986-Off site 1988-DL-Off site August 1989-The Buena Vista Palace March 1997-All Star Music March 2000-All Star Movies January 2002-All Star Music October/Nov 2002-Off site January2005-Off site January2006-Off site September 2006-POR September/October 2007-Off site August 2008-DL-Off site: Alpine Inn My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's Arrival! Baby is Here!

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Peppertink Disney Bride:) Join Date: May 2005 Location: With my Southern Gents.... Posts: 6,330	Re: Got my Disney Cruise planner! Yippee...I am excited for you! One thing to keep in mind...holiday cruises usually price a little higher than others. But if that is the only time your able...go for it. If you can, do the 7 night cruise. The only thing is then you don't get to do WDW. I can't ever talk myself into going on just the cruise! If you do opt for the 7 day land/sea I suggest doing the 4 night cruise and adding a day to the land portion...that way you have a little more time at WDW and arn't too rushed there. Most importantly have fun!!! __________________ Thank you, thank you, thank you for the AVATAR R2G! YOU ROCK! YOU DA MAN!!! Trumpet players are the sexiest! He is not the BOSS of me! Pu is my favorite Mouse! Limsy is my bad influence Nutty is my favorite Voodoo Queen and co-captain of the annoypid police Dopey is my favorite cookie dealer That monkey took the cookie out of my Wacky Pack! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mickey here we come! Spending our first anniversary with Mickey

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smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,935	Re: Got my Disney Cruise planner! Thanks for all the input! I noticed how the price goes up pretty significantly at the holidays. Has anyone ever done a summer cruise? The price is better but it just seems strange leaving summer weather to go on a cruise. I wish I had other options without taking off too many days. Re: 4 vs. 7, the thought has crossed my mind that either DS or DH may not have sea legs. I don't know if I should worry about that or not. __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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disneymaverick Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 297	Re: Got my Disney Cruise planner! how can i get the disney cruise line dvd? does anyone know the # to call or website? thanks __________________

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