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I just knew we couldn't drink soft drinks ALL day like many of our other friends do.

I don't think it's an issue for those who do drink soft drinks all day (and not an issue for those that don't--maybe they shouldn't get the package if that's the case). I think my dh will get good use out of BB, which is why I got it for him (the day before the price increase so I don't have to pay $7 more), but the rest of us wouldn't drink enough to make it worth it. I'm just worried about the "warm can poured over a cup of ice" issue more than the price.

Is this true if you are using the app?

 

We made fastpass arrangements on our phone as we were driving up the turnpike.

Yes. The fastpass has to be linked to your ticket, or you'd get no fastpass.

I have never stayed at a Disney property and always been able to get my fast passes well in advance -- I was able to get fast passes a couple weeks ago for early fall as I have company coming that wants to go to Disney. Glad I got them before things changed.

 

Seems strange they would eliminate the ability to use the Disney App to reserve fast passes in advance but I am sure someone in some office somewhere figured out a good reason to change this. Thanks flip flop lady for letting us know.

If you have bought your tickets in advance, you can get your fast passes in advance. It's just that onsite guests with tickets can get their fast passes farther out than off site guests with tickets.

He wasn't jailed for smoking on the flight. He was jailed for setting two fires.

 

Reading between the lines, as the Captain made an in-flight announcement about "moronic" behaviour, it sounds like in-flight smoking is not illegal in the UK.

 

Hopefully a UK reader will clarify that point.

 

This guy's actions, setting two fires, would get him arrested on any cruise ship.

 

 

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He started one fire. The first was a different passenger, after which the captain made the announcement. Despite this, the 2nd guy still carelessly tossed his cig in the bin, starting the 2nd fire.

And as far as fast passes, we always stay off site and get our fast passes at the park at the kiosks. We can still get most of what we want. It helps to know what rides you'll have a harder time getting fast passes for, and then go on those rides early in the morning without passes.

There's a group I'm in on a social media site, not sure how much we can name here, that can help you a lot with these questions. It can help you with *saving for disney* wink, wink

OP, did you follow originalgeek's hint about getting a PVP recommendation? You don't have to look far in this thread.

Another cool feature of the Cruise Critic message board is the "expand signature" link on every post that has a long signature. Try it! You'll like it! If at first you don't succeed, try another one. ;)

I found it interesting and wouldn't go back 8 years looking for it. I'm glad it was brought back up. If someone started a new thread on this topic, someone would be bound to say, "Don't you know there have been threads on this? You should have searched first." Always someone unhappy.

I think RC is a little less clear about it than Carnival, who states this is not allowed: "Compressed gas tanks, bottles, cylinders including dive tanks, propane tanks and aerosol cans" --the cordless gas curler might fall into this category.

I am from the Uk and will be going on the Navigator of the seas 26.05.17 cruise.

Never been on a Royal Caribbean cruise before. Am I allowed to take a cordless babyliss hair tongs operated by gas refil cannisters or if I take an electric hair tong, will it work.

Many thanks

The cordless hair tongs might be ok because it doesn't produce an open flame. This is RC's probibited statement about curling irons: Candles, Incense, Coffee Makers, Clothes Irons, Travel Steamers & Hot Plates. (Items that generate heat or produce an open flame. This includes heating pads, clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense and any other item that may create a fire hazard. NOTE: The only exception to this policy are curling irons and hair straighteners. Matches and normal lighteners are allowed onboard. However "torch lighters" and novelty lighters that look like guns are not allowed onboard. Torch lighters emit a powerful concentrated flame, and therefore are prohibited.

How do you "bookmark" a thread of interest.

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The problem with BB is that it does not include water and milk and juice and shakes. My fault for not doing my research!

It includes juice. From the Bottomless Bubbles description in the Fun Shops (online): "This unlimited soda program lets you indulge in all-you-can-drink soda and juice for the full length of your cruise."

So can you bring any type? I thought just sparkling water in cans was allowed. If so, do you usually just put it in your luggage?

 

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It's cans or cartons (juice box for example), and it doesn't have to be carbonated.

My understanding of that....yes. Are you concerned with the room steward or the tips?

Pure curiosity, like A&Jfamily states below. I wouldn't reduce my tips if I thought he/she is getting more.

To the OP - If they are working more rooms then yes it stands to reason their tips are greater. Same with MDR. But you have me curious. I will ask on our next cruise!

This has been hashed around a lot, but to answer you, they also have an assistant so there are two of them....

 

 

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An assistant they didn't have with fewer cabins?

They get nothing more but many don't have much of a choice.

I think OP is asking, in part, if they have to clean more cabins, wouldn't that mean more tips? Yes, it's more work in the same amount of time, but higher # of cabin tips.

do you normally eat that late at home

 

what time do you go to bed after your 8pm dinner

 

what time is your lunch

My husband and I often eat late, sometimes as late as 10 pm. I don't often eat lunch, but when I do, it depends on if I'm eating out with my kids (they're 11 & 13 now, will be 13 & 15 on our cruise) or if I'm eating on my own here at home--for me, it can be anywhere from 12 pm to 2:30 pm at home. They usually eat lunch anywhere from 12-1 pm (we homeschool, so we have a lot of flexibility), and they eat supper around 6 pm, sometimes earlier, sometimes later, depending on what's going on.

I chose late dining (8:15 pm) for our cruise. I figure if we are up early, we can have a "normal" breakfast time, or we can still have a late breakfast if we feel like it. I'm planning on a late lunch or regular lunch with snacks between lunch & dinner. We'll have to pay attention to closing times for the lunchtime food venues. There's also the Tasting Bar on Carnival before dinner (on sea days?).

Normal bedtime is 9 or 9:30 for the 11 yr old, 10:30-ish for the 13 yr old (she'd love midnight, she's our night owl), and midnight for dh & I.

There seem to be a lot of Ohioan's on this review. Yippee! :D

Me too--I guess it's not listed when I post. I'm just north of Cincinnati. I have relatives in Columbus.

edit--now it is.

I encouraged her to use her new birthday gift art set from Thrilled and I got a reply of "But I can't draw with a pencil. I don't know how". I convinced her that it's just like drawing with a pen, only better because you can erase if you make a mistake." Of course she reminded me that she doesn't make mistakes, but I was still able to convince her to give it a try.

You've mentioned this before (if you use a pencil you can erase)...I thought I'd mention that there are some drawing instructors & instruction books that encourage you *not* to erase. I would look into that. And if she *does* want to erase, I highly recommend using kneadable erasers.

Thanks, i'll check that out. Seems like a good deal with 6 mos no interest.

 

A Google search shows last time Carnival had the 50 deposit was Sept of '16 and January of this year....so hopefully it's due to come around again soon.

I booked our cruise in March/early April of this year with the $50 deposit. When I first started looking, it was $250 pp, but within a few days the $50 sale began.

I thought that is what I did in the message right above yours...but you have to right click on the thumbnail and it opens in another tab....or at least it is working for me...maybe it's only me that can see it..haha...And you are right..that is a process.

I can see it when I right click on it like you said. I don't think it looks too dressy.

Patricia, would any of the ambulatory accessible cabins work? Not sure how those are different from the Fully Accessible cabins, but there are several of those that sleep 3 or more with a sofa bed.

I just got off the phone with Carnival and spoke to them about needing a 3 person accessible room that had to have a couch because none of the three in the room could do the pullman and they put us in 10202. I'd suggest just call if you really want to go on the Horizon because the lady that I talked to was really helpful.

That is the only one shown on the deck plans that sleeps 3 without the 3rd bed being a pullman. This is the one cabin OP was referring to.

If it contravenes customs regulations, not advisable. Luckily it's usually easy to buy fruit at most ports.

Wouldn't it be just as legal as a dry packaged product? That's what I'm asking.

It is certainly very tempting to take some food ashore, so as not to have to waste sightseeing time trying to find suitable snacks in unfamiliar surroundings, possibly different languages and currencies.

 

One of the conveniences of cruising for some people is visiting other countries while enjoying the food, water and accommodation standards we are used. Obviously the cruise ports would prefer us to spend more money ashore.

If it's safe and legal, I'd be prepared to take some emergency snacks ashore.

And I don't think that should be described as cheap.

I'd be fine with buying fruit at port, but would like to be able to bring some prepackaged items, and not just dry ones, just in case the restaurant/cafe/food stand we decide to try doesn't have enough suitable allergen-friendly food for our kids. It's not that I don't want to experience the food, it's a matter of being able to provide enough safe food for them. Something prepackaged can stay in my bag if the restaurant food is fine, but can be pulled out to accompany the meal if there are only a couple of safe menu items for them.

What about prepackaged fruit (fruit cups, applesauce cups or pouches)? We have some food intolerances/allergies in our family, so while we'd like to buy food at the ports, we can't always be sure that we can find what we need, not knowing what ingredients go into particular menu items.