Shmoo here

I think some of that downturn has to do with the fact that there wasn't too much cruising going on for the past couple of years.

We parked at the Wyndham, also. Very convenient, no "hike" involved. But you must book way out.

Lots of info here: https://disneycruiselineblog.com/2014/04/connectsea-internet-data-plans-review/

We don't bring our laptop on cruises. We find most ships have an internet room, with computers for use.

Have you tried using the "Find a Cruise" link at top of page?

Not totally a call to muster, but we were awakened at 3 am one night at sea. In my sleep-filled stupor I recognized the "7 short 1 long" blast, and knew it was not a drill. I knew I needed to get up and put on some clothes, and wait in my room for further directions. After about 15 minutes, there was a ship-wide announcement that a fire in the engine room had triggered the alarm, but all was under control and the fire was out.

Did you let DCL know? They do respond to massive feedback on procedure changes. At least they have in the past.

I'd suggest a Google search for Disney forums.

It's possible that the dinner menu for Christmas Eve/Day may be different, but, generally, all other days will be the same as any other cruise.

OK, so you are into clubbing, but what about the group at the next table? You can't control how they are enjoying their night out.

We jumped right into cruising with both feet - a 15 night Panama Canal cruise.

The upcharge used to include the gratuities at Palo. Not a very big gratuity, but still included. I believe that has changed. Tipping at Palo is entirely at your discretion. You can include a tip on the final charge slip you sign after eating, or do cash.

Last I heard (as of August sailings), still no meals being served in the kids clubs.

Not in my experience. Now, there will be similarities from menu to menu, but not exactly the same menu on subsequent nights.

Haven't been to Remy, but here's a link to menus https://disneycruiselineblog.com/menus/remy-dinner-menu/

It apparently varies, dependent on when your cruise is. On the HAL website, you submit your cruise info and it will tell you what's required. I did find this, however: We only accept vaccines that are approved or authorized for emergency use by the U.S. FDA, or the World Health Organization, or the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Some countries and regions on the itinerary may only accept vaccines approved by their regulatory agencies. VACCINE DOSE Pfizer (Comirnaty / BioNTech) 2 Moderna (Spikevax) 2 Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) 1 AstraZeneca (Covishield / Vaxzevria) 2 Sinopharm (Vero Cell) 2 Sinovac (CoronaVac) 2 Covaxin 2 Novavax (Covovax / Nuvaxovid) 2

I've read that they no longer to paper copies of the Navigator. If you do a search for "disney cruise navigators" you should be able to find a site that has past Navigators posted, to get an idea of what sorts of activities may be available on your cruise.

That ship (Pride of America) is US flagged. The PVSA doesn't apply in that case.

"Technical" stops are no longer allowed. A ship must dock and allow at least one passenger off for the cruise to be deemed "official". At least on those foreign-flagged ships departing and returning to US ports.

You can have the request added to your reservation. As I noted, it's not guaranteed, but DCL does try to accommodate such requests. Just give DCL a call and have them add the request.

The only "dress code" DCL has is "no swimwear in the main dining rooms at dinner, please" (well, except for Remy/Palo, they have a higher level of dress required). Beyond that, you'll see all manner of dress at dinner, from cutoffs/t-shirts to full formal wear. Do what works for you. You can have the request to be seated alone added to your reservation, but it's not guaranteed. At late seating it seems to be more often granted. Or, if you book Concierge, the default is to have a separate table for only your party.

I believe that's "Palo". Also, "Palo" on the Wish, but is a steakhouse instead of the other ship's Italian theming.

Basically, each dining room has it's own Signature menu, that's served once during the cruise. The other 4 nights the same menu is offered in all dining rooms. That is 4 different menus, but the same one on the same night in all dining rooms. You will have 7 different menus over the course of the 7 nights.

I would be surprised if it was offered on less than 6 night sailings. Since it's typically the second time you dine in Animator's and a 5 night sailing has 1/3 of the guests who don't dine in there twice.

Most DCL cruises have a pirate night, except for the Alaska cruises. And, maybe, any Baltic cruises (if they're still doing them). Marvel cruises, I believe, are only on specific cruises, like the Star Wars cruises.