njseawee

yes the airfares for that week are BANANAS because it is Holy Week. I had to actually cancel our Oasis sailing to book Navigator because the flights out

of Orlando were very expensive. It's not as much out of Miami. Book very soon, because the prices are going up...

Thanks. Working on it now!

Thanks for answering my questions, spookwife & geegeewhiz. I'm not counting on them moving any of my kids between age groups but it's good to know that they have done it before. If I know my kids, they'll probably end up hanging out with my husband and I instead of the kids club. I just wanted to make sure there would be family things to do. As long as there's a pool and warm weather, I'm sure they'll have a blast though. We ended up booking the April 9 sailing...just hoping to find airfare that works! We may end up just extending the trip a few days in order to get cheaper flights.

They spent most of their time in the kids club, and surprisingly, they liked karaoke and watching the 70s disco performance. We are back on the NoS this April again and they can't wait!:)

I see you're the one who wrote about your kids being moved to the other age of the kids club (not sure why I missed it since it was the post above mine!) :confused:. Was the karaoke and disco performance that your kids watched part of what they do at the kids club or something they did with you? Are you doing the April 9 sailing this year? That's the one we're hoping to do. :)

We're also looking at the Navigator (for an April sailing). We have 3 kids...a 7 year old and 5 year old twins. The kids club will split them up so I imagine they won't go for it (my 7 year old is on the shy side and won't want to leave his siblings). Did someone say in this thread they let one of their kids move to another age group? I thought I heard that's not done (and I understand why) but did wonder if they bend the rules from time to time.

Also, if the kids decide to skip the kids club (which they might end up doing), is there enough to keep them entertained with us? Are there family activities and shows on the Navigator? I noticed they don't have the Dreamworks options on this ship but I'm hoping there will be other things to do. Thanks!

Thank goodness I came across this. We cruise next Sunday on the dream and I have a 5 year old who also climbs. Glad to see the doors are tough to open!

Yes, I have to say that set my mind at ease too. Thanks, moki'smommy!

Thanks to both of you for the info. I kind of figured that if I didn't see them the rooms had been sold out but I guess I was hoping that there was some secret way to get access to them that I didn't know about :rolleyes:

I might suggest you also check adjoining or connecting rooms (as in getting 2 rooms). Sometimes that can actually be cheaper than booking a single 5 person room.

I have heard that doing the two adjoining interior rooms could be a cheaper option; I will check into that. Is there a way of knowing on the deck plans which rooms adjoin?

Also, if we do decide to go with the verandah room, is there a latch at the top that children can't reach? I'm a bit nervous since our little ones (6, 3 & 3) are good climbers and I'm a bit of a worrier :)

I've been researching 4 night DCL cruises leaving from Port Canaveral or Miami and from what I'm seeing, it looks like there are oceanview staterooms (without verandahs) that sleep 5 people. However, whenever I do a search, the only option I'm given for 5 people is the stateroom with verandah. I'm hoping to save as much money as I can so we can actually take our first Disney cruise. Are there any tips to booking the regular oceanview stateroom for 5? I did notice it's only available on the Dream or the Fantasy. Thanks!