uziel5000

I think there is pretty pervasive consensus here (a weird thing on a forum lol) and it confirms my gut feeling that this might not be worth it. While not impossible, it might not be worth the aggravation (let alone the cost). Thank you everyone for your feedback.

BTW our sail date is August 16, 2020. So while the peak summer season is winding down by then, it is still pretty crowded so that is big factor for sure.

Sorry. Didn't explain . The departure port is New Jersey. We arrive in Port Canaveral on the third day of the cruise.

So we are booked on Oasis of the Seas. We have Port Canaveral on Day 3 and has a 1pm arrival time and a 10pm departure. It's a 1 hour trip to Universal Studios...

Can it be done?

Our priority is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter so we would get the multi-pass so we can do both sides (Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley in Universal). We would do anything else in the parks if there was a chance but the main thing is Mr. Potter for sure. This sounds insane for sure but this is a family who drove 10 hours because we were "close" to Niagara Falls! (and it was totally worth it too.) Advice and experiences will be greatly appreciated.

Many of your arguments are biased, and subject to your own opinions.

 

 

 

My post is also subjective, but just shows how some people can't justify the extra cost to sail Disney. Oh and I could also mention the HORRENDOUS itinerary that Disney has on the Dream. I mean really, a 5 Night cruise that goes to their own destination TWICE!!??? :eek: Talk about stealing your money... :rolleyes: And also, traveling off-peak doesn't exactly work for families either, so they are forced to pay the sky high rates.

 

Just my opinion.

I have to disagree with you on the Castaway Cay issue. I don't think they are stealing your money on that one. The fact is that DCL does that double dip because people have requested it. I haven't been to CC so I can't explain why they do but the fact is that they do. Furthermore, having two stops there is actually less profitable for DCL. When they stop at any other port, you are on your own. When you are at CC, its like being inside the ship. The food is included so they HAVE to feed you. As opposed to say Nassau, where a percentage of the guests will have lunch or dinner somewhere else.

Man, these threads are pretty common. What is it? Like once a week? Maybe two? It's common question because it is valid though. They are more expensive.

Hopefully if the earnings are down, as one poster said, it will make DCL revise their pricing strategy. (I hope... :D)

Having said, as long as people pay those prices, it is not going to change. You can clearly see it in these boards: for every negative review about DCL, there is a bunch of really good ones. People in general feel they are getting their money's worth, even at current prices. The problem is that the average middle-class american family has seen the length of their dollars go way down recently, so the latest price increases might be pricing this cruise line out most of our reach. But until DCL actually reduces their prices, this will be just a theory.

Many people so far have had no problem paying the extra money. The question is: Can this people now afford to pay the extra money? Using myself as an example, I am taking the Fantasy in 2012 but the only way I can do it is by: 1) Booking a year and a half in advance 2) Book the week after thanksgiving. The cheapest I could find. 3) Pay the deposit and use the extra time my early booking gives me to pay it off.

If those three things did not happen. I would still be dreaming about a DCL cruise.

Oh man Carla C! My first cruise. I was just a little kid back then but I remember her fondly. I would LOVE to see some pics of her interior. Bring back memories!

Hi,

I'm pretty new to this forum(loving it so far) and I'm planning to book a cruise on LOS for Nov. 2010. I have one question:

I'm very interested in booking one of those interior staterooms that overlook the Royal Promenade. However I have read that there are some noise issues with these staterooms. Anyone has any experience with these? Is it better (quieter) if you take one of staterooms in the higher decks? Actually that is more than one question. lol