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Hmm, the fact that crew members don't speak English very well would really bother me. Now keep in mind that I'm not a native. While I speak English fluently, I sometimes do have difficulty understanding non-natives when they (try to) speak English. I usually do ok on a Disney ship but even there it sometimes isn't ideal. I wish the cruise lines would provide some sort of language classes for crew members.
What a treat to have the hot tub to yourselves! I don't think that has ever happened to us on any of our Disney cruises
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Sounds like a nice relaxing day at sea for the two of you! Glad you got some quality time in at the Solarium! That's quite odd with the English and staff and sort of surprises me. I don't think I ever had a problem with this on my Disney cruise. Your snacks and ice cream look good and a great way to hold you off until dinner!
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This day sounds like pure bliss to me.
Now, I remember the showers on DCL having a bench with hooks just outside the shower area, but inside the curtain. So is the difference that Celebrity has a door rarher than curtain, and sounds like they're bigger?
I'm surprised about the English being subpar, given Celebrity certainly caters to an American crowd.
Pool time sounded great, even if more people were there. At least you guys were solo in the hot tub!
Your breakfast/brunch was great. That's the way to do it! Although a bummer you couldn't lounge around quietly in that first room. Oh well.
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Hmm, the fact that crew members don't speak English very well would really bother me. Now keep in mind that I'm not a native. While I speak English fluently, I sometimes do have difficulty understanding non-natives when they (try to) speak English. I usually do ok on a Disney ship but even there it sometimes isn't ideal. I wish the cruise lines would provide some sort of language classes for crew members.
It really bothered us, as they struggled at times to understand Mark in particular - I know you and I have had this conversation before, I don't think he's quite as clearly spoken as I am at times. But I did worry at the back of my mind about what would happen in a real emergency if their English wasn't that great. I'm with you, I really wish that cruise lines would do something to help their crew members with this.
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What a treat to have the hot tub to yourselves! I don't think that has ever happened to us on any of our Disney cruises
I think I've seen it empty on many occasions, but generally it's because it's cold - I'm thinking of Alaskan cruises!
Sounds like a nice relaxing day at sea for the two of you! Glad you got some quality time in at the Solarium! That's quite odd with the English and staff and sort of surprises me. I don't think I ever had a problem with this on my Disney cruise.
I'd agree with that. I think we've only had some very occasional problems with language on all our Disney cruises and we had way more problems just on this cruise.
This day sounds like pure bliss to me.
Now, I remember the showers on DCL having a bench with hooks just outside the shower area, but inside the curtain. So is the difference that Celebrity has a door rarher than curtain, and sounds like they're bigger?
They are way bigger. You have the shower and then almost another area about the size of a shower which had a changing area, with the door on the outside. Does that make sense?
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I'm surprised about the English being subpar, given Celebrity certainly caters to an American crowd.
Well, this cruise it was very much a British crowd. I'd say at least 70%, maybe 80% were British. There were probably about 15-20% Americans.
Well, this cruise it was very much a British crowd. I'd say at least 70%, maybe 80% were British. There were probably about 15-20% Americans.
Definitely makes sense, given you sailed out of Southampton. Either way, you'd want an English speaking crew - at least those that are 'front of the house'. I'd understand less command of English in backstage crew.
Aside from having to move lounging areas due to the activity, it sounds like a great day so far! Those desserts look so yummy and I loved the Benedict selection at breakfast!
Definitely makes sense, given you sailed out of Southampton. Either way, you'd want an English speaking crew - at least those that are 'front of the house'. I'd understand less command of English in backstage crew.
Completely, so do I. I was also surprised by how few crew were either English or American. On board Disney, we usually find a fair few, but not on this cruise.
Aside from having to move lounging areas due to the activity, it sounds like a great day so far! Those desserts look so yummy and I loved the Benedict selection at breakfast!
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I'd agree with that. I think we've only had some very occasional problems with language on all our Disney cruises and we had way more problems just on this cruise.
I don't usually post in the am on a work day but I had some free time before going to work as I had just gotten off the phone with Disney booking my seminars for the F&W Fest. All went well and I must of been one of the first to get through (first pre-sale for Disney Visa) as I was connected with an agent at about 7:01 am!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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I don't usually post in the am on a work day but I had some free time before going to work as I had just gotten off the phone with Disney booking my seminars for the F&W Fest. All went well and I must of been one of the first to get through (first pre-sale for Disney Visa) as I was connected with an agent at about 7:01 am!
Congrats - how great! We're not going for any seminars, we'll just graze around the booths.
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Glad you got some quality time in at the Solarium! 
I don't think I ever had a problem with this on my Disney cruise. Your snacks and ice cream look good and a great way to hold you off until dinner! 
But I did worry at the back of my mind about what would happen in a real emergency if their English wasn't that great. I'm with you, I really wish that cruise lines would do something to help their crew members with this. 
We're not going for any seminars, we'll just graze around the booths.
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