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We have done 3 adults and 2 (13 year old) girls in a Cat. 4; family veranda on the Dream. It was really enough room for 4 without pulling down the berth; if you have small children, one cabin would be good. We also had connecting cabins, so it was easy to have enough space.

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Bingo is an option; you are not pressed to play. I have been on several Disney cruises; I have never felt pressured to purchase anything. One poster mentioned being asked by a server to buy drinks before the show; I've never see a server in the theater.

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It really does depend on what works fir you and your pockets. We prefer DCL and are willing to pay the extra price. In my opinion, it is about quality, not quantity.

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100% true; but can only be removed by your cabin steward.

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I am also an early morning coffee person. My solution was to purchase a small one cup Keurig and some K-cups. The other solution is the insulated Thermos. Yes, it not fresh brewed, but it hits the spot until 6am.

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This is a pretty simple answer - if you have $2,000-$5,000 of disposable income then...yes, it's very much worth it. You are paying the equivalent of another cruise on some lines. It's just a matter of money and how you want to spend it.

Here, here.

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Need I say more!

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In my opinion, the suites are family friendly. We travel with 2 kids and 4 adults and book connecting cabins. It gives everyone enough personal space. This year we booked a family and one bedroom on the concierge deck. Looking forward to it. Some folks can be so negative; if it's Disney you want---do it---otherwise do something else.

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Loon beam is correct. We use the gift cards to pay down our bill.

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Enhanced backgrounds won't change anything. If a person has never been caught, the background will be clean. Not worth the expense to cruise lines.

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Have never experienced a price drop.

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Our girls are 14 and THEY request DIsney! They love it!

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I also invested in a small single cup keurig; that worked perfectly!!! It fit in my suitcase perfectly!

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I agree about the food in the MDRs. I have been on several Disney Cruises and they really do miss the mark there. We normally fill up during the day so we don't have to be super disappointed at night. The children's meals are awful!

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Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that the OP has never posted anything else regarding the cruise or the comments. Here we are going back and forth, and the OP is MIA.

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Sounds like a bunch of crap. Who cruises WITHOUT doing research. Once you pay for your DCL, you get information in the mail; emails; etc.. You realized that you booked the wrong ship, when you arrive at the port? Really? A SOS pad on the plate? How? The dishes are not washed by hand. A few years ago, I spoke with Joel regarding handicapped accessibility (for those that are mobile) for the Aqua Duck. He was very nice and understanding. Not to disregard the OP, but besides the underpants, I find the rest of the experience difficult to believe.

Last year we went with a newbee and she stayed in line with us; with no problems. We are also silver.

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We are back again on the Dream on September 7th. Really excited. It's such an awesome experience.

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Last year the cost for two family Verandah cabins on a 4-night was $4800 and that was for 5 adults and two children; that was the last week of August. This year we are doing a longer cruise in September on the concierge deck for $6000. It cost more during peak summer months. Maybe instead of a bday trip, you can take him later in the Summer on a "end of summer," or " back to school" trip.

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It seems MizDaisy is a Carnival fan....that's cool, if it works for you. I am a DCL fan. I don't find the price unreasonable. For my family, we prefer quality over quantity anyday.

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Great idea N41EF! Since I usually don't spend any cash on board, I'll try this!!!

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If it is a budget issue, do Carnival; if not, do DCL. We were given a free cruise for two from the Atlantis on any Carnival cruise. We selected a six night on the Breeze in July. While booking, I was blown away by the lack of information on the website about the staterooms, etc. the entire idea of a soda card was beyond me!

I have booked 4 cruises on DCL via the website. It is easy to navigate and provides all the information a cruiser could want to know before sailing. Disney is a class act; hands down. and NO soda card!

For my family DCL is worth the money. We are booked on the concierge deck for our next Disney cruise for this September. I am more excited about that trip than the free trip on Carnival.

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Be it the Wonder or the Dream, it's all MAGICAL! Enjoy!

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If you can afford it, do two cabins that connect. We normally travel with 4 adults and 2 children and the cabins can get a bit crowded and messy! I find the Family Verandah cabins with 299 sq. feet work best. I have found that Deck 9 has the best views! The bathrooms are split, with one holding the shower and a sink and the other holding the toilet and the sink. Whatever you decide, enjoy!

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I have always booked directly through Disney Cruise Line (DCL). I have found it much easier than dealing with a TA. When it comes to travel, I prefer to do the legwork for my family. I have been very happy with DCL and their customer service.

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