sweet tooth

http://www.virginmedia.com/tvradio/cult-tv/trivia/happy-days-where-are-they-now.php?ssid=14

Here's his Don Most web site, his calendar doesn't go past July, oh well.

http://www.donmost.net/

I was on the Grand Oct 10 to 17th, didn't see any problems at all. The Captain was very friendly, had a wonderful time.

I always believe my "job" on vacation is to focus on the positive and have fun but I didn't have to convince myself of anything. My only complaint actually was that the wifi was slow, but that's not a reason to skip the ship.

fyi, Princess' web site shows two links if you go to the deck plans for the Grand, one is for now through May 11th and one is for after May 11th, not entirely sure why the deck plans would be different but sounds like some renovations might happen.

To me, it's a question of how you feel when you first walk into the main gate of DL or WDW. I feel immediately joyful, happily childlike and have thoroughly loved 2 DCL trips and I'm in my sixties. We were able to find great prices so didn't cost an extra thousand but was slightly more than others. One trip was West Coast and one was Panama Canal a few years ago in May. The canal trip had less than 30% kids on board because it was 2 weeks long and during the school year. Our dining mates were 2 couples without kids, I was traveling with a high school friend, my DH isn't as thrilled with Disney as I am. The photo ops, character visits, entertainment and cleanliness were better than the other 3 brands of cruises I've done. Although I have not paid attention to other cruise lines' kids program, DCL's was outstanding and each featured speaker had special kid friendly lectures. I'd encourage any Disney fan to try DCL. However, if you're looking for elegance it may cost you even more, the only 2 elegant events were a Disney princess tea aimed at young girls but we went anyway and the formal nights. I usually appreciate the on board experience more than the ports, again it all depends on what your criteria is for a great cruise. Good luck in whatever choice you make.

I see they have adjusted their maps recently....

Putterdude,

Appreciate your response, it's helpful to know which area to target. My cruise buddy has a lead on a potential deal at the Pan Pacific so will see how that turns out before I start bidding on Priceline, thanks for your help. Ele

Our Disney cruise starts in Vancouver, for Priceline hotel bidding, what areas would you suggest? It looks like #4 Downtown and #5 Granville might be reasonably close to the pier but I'm only guessing and would appreciate input. We'd probably do some walking/sightseeing, is one area better than another from that point of view? Thanks, Ele

Theo,

This is a wonderful project!