Random Questions Round 1 About This Page:

[mackeymouse]

Sorry to beat ya to death with so many questions. I try to utilize the searc function as much as possible, to cut down on reptetive questions, but sometimes I cannot find exactly what I want.

1- Room Size. I was reading somewhere that the Cat 10-12 Staterooms are somewhere in the 184 Square feet range. Is this right? I cannot even fathom it. My room, including closet, is like 172 square feet. And, I have seen pictures of the staterooms, and while they do not look huge, they still look a decent bit bigger than my bedroom.

2- Beds. This is somewhat related. There will be four of us (all adults) sharing a room. Mom and Dad will obviously take the bed. I am not sure about the fold down bed. Has anyone used it? What I am wondering is about bringing a blow-up bed. By the photos, if we move everything out of the way, I cannot tell if there would be room for a blow-up bed between the couch and dresser or not. Getting it there, especially if we fly would be an entirely different ball game. Would Disney allow it on board, do you think?

3- Smoking. This is not meant to offend smokers in any way. I read that there are smoking "areas." But I also saw that smoking is allowed on open decks. Are there any parts of the ship I should avoid if I do not want to encounter huge gusts of smoke?

[HeatherD]

I read that there are smoking "areas." But I also saw that smoking is allowed on open decks. Are there any parts of the ship I should avoid if I do not want to encounter huge gusts of smoke?

Aside from the smoking areas, I don't recall being offended by smoke as I wandered (though with 2 kids, we rarely just sat in areas that might encourage smokers to light up). I'm pretty sensitive to knowing when smoke is around me, though growing up in Vegas - I'm used to walking through it...as long as I don't have to sit with it. So, I may be desensitised to the casual smoke as I'm walking....

[modisney]

We had a cat. 6 room on our last cruise and unless you moved the table out onto the balcony, I don't think there'd be room for a blow up bed. Maybe a twin one but I think it's going to very tight. Especially if someone needs to get up during the night. The pull down bed has a weight limit to it but I'm not sure what it is. For a smaller adult who meets the weight requirement, I think it might work. It'd be like being in the top bunk of a bunk bed.

[OffKilter_Lynn]

Regarding room size:

Category 11 and 12 staterooms (standard inside) are 184 sq. ft.

Category 10 (deluxe inside) and category 8 & 9 (deluxe oceanview) are 214 sq. ft.

While that seems small on paper, the rooms are surprisingly spacious in feel. They've done an excellent job of using all the space wisely.

Regarding beds:

Weight limit on the top berth is 250 pounds - here's a picture of it: Disney Cruise Ceiling bed

It's actually rather comfortable but tricky to navigate the ladder after a late night at Wave Bands!

There isn't any place to move the table to so I feel a blow-up bed would be impractical (and next call to DCL I'll ask if it's even permitted).

Part of the luxury of any cruise is that your stateroom attendents come in and make the beds (and put the pull-down berth back up into the ceiling each morning). Each time you come back to your cabin, the beds are made and it looks nice and tidy. I can't imagine what you'd do with an inflatable mattress each day!

For smoking: it is only permitted on private verandahs and starboard-side, open-air decks. It's very easy to avoid it - walk on the port side! (left side when facing the bow/front of the ship)

[mackeymouse]

Thanks, that definitely helps.

And, I am glad there is a ladder, as I am not too keen on trying to climb up there using the coffee table. It still does not look all that comfy, but I shall trust you guys.

And I am still very intrigued by the square footage. I have a twin bed, and I cannot even imagine trying to fit a couch, and a bathroom in my room. Crazy!