Sorry this is a ramble...
We are taking our first Disney Cruise (and our kids' first cruise ever) on a 3 night trip to the Bahamas on the Dream. My kids are - - DS, 17, on the autism spectrum (mild, very verbal, intelligent/bookish, somewhat lacking in life skills). DD will be 5 weeks away from turning 14. Very mature, somewhat introverted, loves all things Marvel, looks out for and is very protective of her older brother.
From what I've read, there's a chance my daughter will be able to attend Vibe since she's so close to turning 14?? I would really want both my kids to stay together, wherever they are on the ship without Mom or Dad. I am aware that she will be eligible for Edge, but my son definitely will not be.
Admittedly, I am a helicopter mom. Parents of older kids, how comfortable are you with the kids just roaming the ship without an adult?
How reliable is the texting feature on the Navigator app for staying in touch with the kids? Same for iMessage, as we all have our own iPhones.
If both kids are together in Vibe and I want to go get them or just check for peace of mind, is there a CM at the door that will go round them up? How will they know I'm there?
Our stateroom is on Deck 5 Aft / Starboard side. Is Vibe easily accessed from this part of the ship?
Any experience, ideas, tips, etc. would be greatly appreciated to help put this Mom at ease. Thank you!
We are taking our first Disney Cruise (and our kids' first cruise ever) on a 3 night trip to the Bahamas on the Dream. My kids are - - DS, 17, on the autism spectrum (mild, very verbal, intelligent/bookish, somewhat lacking in life skills). DD will be 5 weeks away from turning 14. Very mature, somewhat introverted, loves all things Marvel, looks out for and is very protective of her older brother.
From what I've read, there's a chance my daughter will be able to attend Vibe since she's so close to turning 14?? I would really want both my kids to stay together, wherever they are on the ship without Mom or Dad. I am aware that she will be eligible for Edge, but my son definitely will not be.
Admittedly, I am a helicopter mom. Parents of older kids, how comfortable are you with the kids just roaming the ship without an adult?
How reliable is the texting feature on the Navigator app for staying in touch with the kids? Same for iMessage, as we all have our own iPhones.
If both kids are together in Vibe and I want to go get them or just check for peace of mind, is there a CM at the door that will go round them up? How will they know I'm there?
Our stateroom is on Deck 5 Aft / Starboard side. Is Vibe easily accessed from this part of the ship?
Any experience, ideas, tips, etc. would be greatly appreciated to help put this Mom at ease. Thank you!