As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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I needs some opinions from those with experience. I have recently become addicted to Disney - we did WDW Spring Break 2009 and just returned from Europe where we spent a few days in DLP. And now I want to go on a Disney Cruise. My hubby and I have an 8 year old daughter and 6.5 year old son.
We are trying to decide between the following, which are almost the same price:
5 days in late June - Bahamas - room with a Veranda on the Dream
7 days for Spring Break - Carribean - Inside Stateroom on the Magic; we like the ports better on this one but I am a teacher and would have to work Friday and we would have to drive from WV to FL after dinner and Sat morn.
What other things should we consider when choosing between the two?
If they're close to the same price, I'd do the 7 nt. We did the 4 nt last Dec, and loved it so much we're dying to go again! I don't think we could do less than 7 nts.
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Two more days is two more days, of course (I love long cruises), but in your case, the extra stress traveling might undo the benefits of the two extra days' vacation. I'd also rather do a Caribbean than Bahamas itinerary, but if your itinerary includes two days at Castaway Cay, that has a lot going in its favor, too. Then, of course, is the chance to sail on the Dream. Overall, why not get your feet wet on the 5-night?
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I would go with the 5 night. Between it being your first cruise and the added stress of the drive and getting there in time I think the 5 night would work better for you. I understand your liking the Caribbean Ports better but you can always do that next time if you love the cruise and 2 days at Castaway Cay can't be beat.
Thanks everyone!! I am thinking we will do the 5 day - My son is already set on the AquaDuck. Does anyone know why there are no inside staterooms on the Dream for late June - do they release them later or are they all booked?
I think you made a good choice--- we just got back from a 5 night on the Wonder. It was our first cruise and we had a blast. We did the Key West which was fine but I would do the castaway double dip if I had to do it again. But now that we have our first cruise under our belt, I would love to do a 7 night.
If there are no insides at this point, they're either booked, or being held by travel agencies as part of group bookings (no reason you couldn't check around with various agencies). Demand for inside rooms is probably higher than usual - I'm sure there are long-time DCL fans who want to experience the Virtual Portholes, and others who are just stretched financially in these challenging times who still "must" sail on the Dream. And then, there are always folks hoping to win the Upgrade Lottery (there's a smaller percentage of inside rooms on the Dream than there is on the Magic and Wonder).
There may be some insides that release later (rooms that went unsold in the groups, folks canceling, etc.), but by then, the rates might be as high for an inside as the rates for outside staterooms are right now. (I'd really like to get my hands on one of those Cat 8s with a view towards the bow!)
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(I'd really like to get my hands on one of those Cat 8s with a view towards the bow!)
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