blitznbobs

Hi all,

 

Although a seasoned cruiser, I am new to Disney. That's what 2 kids will do for you:). Well my husband has just told me that he has booked us on Disney Wonder next Easter as part of our 40th birthday celebratory trip to the States.

 

My husband is very into his wine and will bring his own to drink on board. However I am keen to see a wine list (does anyone have one?) as it might dissuade him in the volume he brings.

 

Also do you know if you can pay corkage and drink your own wine in the main dining room? I can't see any reference to this on the website but it is possible to pay corkage and drink your own wine with dinner?

 

Thanks for your help in advance...

Welcome to the world of parenthood! we are off on Azura IN the summer hols in 3 weeks time and guess what? we are paying full select price adult fare for out 2 children - who are 5 and 2. But I want to go on a cruise so I suck it up and pay the price.

On the 'children are the bane of the earth' concept - I too find that certain older adults are ruder, expect the impossible and generally make my holiday more difficult - I have never had this problem with the loudest teenager - they might make noise but they don't interact with you unless you do with them so are a minimal issue.

It once happened to us on Princess tho'.... because the cabin we were supposed to be in had a problem - (I later learned from another member of staff there was faeces on the carpet that they couldn't replace in time- nice I know) but it wasn't a special upgrade - one mini suite to another more mid ship mini suite... but 'technically' it was an upgrade... I did try for more but they told me that that was the best they could do as the ship was full...

Can I mention the kids club - P &O have the best ones of the lines I've sailed with (Princess, Disney and RCL being the others..) I like the service as I find the american service too intense.... The room stewards are usually great too

My husband and I are on the Azura 31st of August we are taking our children and our three ana half year old grandson

Are there tips from anyone regarding the children's club?

 

NO tips - it's great... they will keep them for you or you can go there with them if they are a bit nervous. the programmes are very full and varied... I can't fault it. The one thing they don't do is feed your child (apart from the chocolate party that is) and so you have to take them to meals... but they are open all the time from about 9 am and the night nursery closes later than we ever stay up (I want to say 2am but I've never been up that late so I can't confirm this...)

 

Blitz

Yes he can - it's not a problem - kids club shuts at 10 but if he's asleep they will transfer him to the night nursery til that closes (2am I think.. But we've never been up that late!)

 

 

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I'm also in the uk and of the uk lines p and o and Thompson have the youngest demographic but be aware that young also equals children. P and O has formal nights whereas Thompson doesn't bother -- also p and o have some adult only ships but these again have an older demographic ... Hth

 

Blitz

 

 

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I went on a princess cruise where my son was the only child on board - he was the most honoured passenger and got more attention from staff that anyone else - and we had other pax stopping to chat to him all day - he was tiny tho so 'cute' probably played its part esp when he took his first steps with an audienc of about 25 seniors (amazing round of applause) i wouldn't hesitate!

 

 

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We sailed on azura with a young child - they pAge u instantly if you tell them that's what you want. - the kids staff are fantastic.

 

 

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You could ' lose' your card on the first day - I did this for real , got a new one then found my old one - both unlocked my cabin...

 

 

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I'm in the uk - no way Nhs would pay for that! I don't think it should either before I get jumped on...

 

 

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Sounds mentally ill to me - how many people refer to people as 'son of a b*tch' screams of psychotic paranoia...

 

Poor poor woman tho. my thoughts are with her and I hope she recovers well.

I'm from Europe therefore have done Europe with kids much younger than that with no problems... The worst part is the flight across the Atlantic but your kids are not toddlers - so you'll be fine.

 

 

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Good point about wash clothes! For whatever reason, they are not found in European hotels, which makes no sense because who wants to pack a damp wash cloth in with their luggage.:eek:

 

yes they are in european hotels - unless you go really bargain basement....

As an inhabitant of the UK, the only thing you can rely on the British weather is that you can't rely on the British weather - make sure you bring something warm and something waterproof for everyone!

 

BUT you can buy soap, shampoo etc etc etc in the UK and france very easily so don't carry lots of these.... and every hotel I've stayed in in the UK / france supply wash cloths but they are also for sale in supermarkets so I wouldn't bother packing those

personally I think a cruise is the ONLY vacation could cope with with a 2 year old... What with the kids club - at least I get a little bit of down time which is more than I get at home..

 

Blitz

I'm a doctor - wash my hands A LOT at work and as little as possible (ie after toilet) at home but don't use hand sanitizer I believe that it's usual incorrect use makes the issue worse. I v rarely get sick but ironically I had Noro this week

 

The avoidance of germs whilst preventing some short term illnesses can be part of the causative process of allergies/ auto immune processes.., I'd rather have the odd episode of d and v than a life long illness.

 

I grew up on a farm so dirt butties were part of the diet - I reckon I've got a pretty good immune system!

I have the same view of tipping on boats as I do on land - if they ask for a tip / service charge then that's what they get - unless they really don't deserve it and I actively take it off. If they don't ask I give proportionate to the service they provide - but always I will leave a tip ( the night of the 1p tip springs to mind as does the night of the 20 pound tip for a 17 pound meal. I don't like being told to tip but always do if not asked - I guess I'm an awkward Brit thru and thru...

Finally something that is cheaper in the uk... I get my travel insurance free with my bank account.

Liverpool is not near Sheffield . I live near liverpool and with traffic in a week day it easily takes 3 hours - each way... No one should face the M62 on their holidays *shudders*

My kids want to go to kids club... It's their vacation too... I love spending time with them and we do have lots of adventures but they need time with their generation just as I need time with mine.

I'm feeling much better today thanks for asking...

Simple answer I love shopping in every day life what's not to love on vacation.. And the shops are different however diamonds international - not so much...

Well, that really is rotten luck.

 

Hope you fell better soon.

 

Try not to spread it around. :eek:

 

Don't worry I've been confined to cabin and hubby has painted a black x on the door and bolted it shut... He pushes a pint glass of water thru a hatch every 4 hours...

I have Noro and I've not been

Near a cruise ship in 2 years - there is no justice in the world....