How much do you spend once onboard?

[o&smom]

Oh I didn’t no this. So the only way the girls could stay in the kids club until midnight is if they were awake?

Yes

 

[Garyjames220]

Yes

So you don’t need to book any times, can you just come and go as you please or does it get full.

If we are planning on going for drinks at say 9 to 11pm etc. sounds like I would be better booking the nursary still then

 

[Geomom]

So you don’t need to book any times, can you just come and go as you please or does it get full.

If we are planning on going for drinks at say 9 to 11pm etc. sounds like I would be better booking the nursary still then

You don't need to book times for the kids clubs, just the nursery. Also wanted to mention that they won't feed them in the kids clubs, so feed them before you drop them off in the kids club. They do need to be fully potty trained (cast members can't assist them at all) for the kids club, I know one of mine wasn't at that age (although we didn't cruise until the youngest was 12...so not an issue for us), so it's good to have alternatives like the nursery.

I was thinking that 3yr olds might be overwhelmed at times in the club (especially if there are a lot of 9/10/11 yr olds in there), but at least they have each other, so you may luck out and have them willing to stay in the clubs until you come get them... you just never know!

 

[lanejudy]

There aren't beds in the Club/Lab, however there are large pillows in an area where a movie might be playing. Some kids do crash there, but no place to really go to sleep and expect quiet.

 

[Garyjames220]

You don't need to book times for the kids clubs, just the nursery. Also wanted to mention that they won't feed them in the kids clubs, so feed them before you drop them off in the kids club. They do need to be fully potty trained (cast members can't assist them at all) for the kids club, I know one of mine wasn't at that age (although we didn't cruise until the youngest was 12...so not an issue for us), so it's good to have alternatives like the nursery.

I was thinking that 3yr olds might be overwhelmed at times in the club (especially if there are a lot of 9/10/11 yr olds in there), but at least they have each other, so you may luck out and have them willing to stay in the clubs until you come get them... you just never know!

I’m guessing they give them juice and snacks?

Yeah I was thinking most the time there playing they just play with each other so might be in luck

I think I might be better booking the nursary from 9.30pm to 11pm if we are going for drinks

Right enough last time they were wide awake at only just turned two. Running around the nursary at 11pm. They were awake more than us lol

 

[Garyjames220]

Not sure how they will be in the kids clubs but they were crying to leave the nursary last time we went lol

 

[Garyjames220]

There aren't beds in the Club/Lab, however there are large pillows in an area where a movie might be playing. Some kids do crash there, but no place to really go to sleep and expect quiet.

So if there were looking tired would the staff help them try have a wee nap there or are they more likely to call you to get them picked up

 

[Geomom]

I’m guessing they give them juice and snacks?

Yeah I was thinking most the time there playing they just play with each other so might be in luck

I think I might be better booking the nursary from 9.30pm to 11pm if we are going for drinks

Right enough last time they were wide awake at only just turned two. Running around the nursary at 11pm. They were awake more than us lol

No food at all in the club. I think just water to drink. I think it's partly due to food allergies, so they have no food.

 

[auntlynne]

Maybe this cruise will be drinks on your Verandah while the kids sleep in the room. You can take your beverages to go. Not the same, I know, as it sounds like you were expecting. I think that’s why people, who are able, cruise with grandparents.

That potty trained is self-sufficiency, I believe. I don’t think the staff do anything in helping the children. It reduces the risk of lawsuits and complaints.

 

[o&smom]

So you don’t need to book any times, can you just come and go as you please or does it get full.

If we are planning on going for drinks at say 9 to 11pm etc. sounds like I would be better booking the nursary still then

Disney keeps track of how many kids will be onboard any cruise. The clubs will never get too full. My kids were there all day with breaks for meals with us. We had to drag them out. The nursery does require booking ahead of time. Nursery could be a good option for a late night past their bedtimes.

 

[Garyjames220]

Maybe this cruise will be drinks on your Verandah while the kids sleep in the room. You can take your beverages to go. Not the same, I know, as it sounds like you were expecting. I think that’s why people, who are able, cruise with grandparents.

That potty trained is self-sufficiency, I believe. I don’t think the staff do anything in helping the children. It reduces the risk of lawsuits and complaints.

Well to be honest we would just book the nursary for them if not as that worked great last time. They were crying to leave and worked well for us.

Unfortunately the grand parents would never be able to afford these kind of holidays. Plus we like time just as a family

 

[Garyjames220]

Disney keeps track of how many kids will be onboard any cruise. The clubs will never get too full. My kids were there all day with breaks for meals with us. We had to drag them out. The nursery does require booking ahead of time. Nursery could be a good option for a late night past their bedtimes.

That’s good. What’s the youngest your kids have been in the kids clubs

 

[o&smom]

That’s good. What’s the youngest your kids have been in the kids clubs

Three. We have been cruising with Disney since our DD was 3 months old ( not allowed any more) and DS had just turned 7. We just finished the WBPC cruise with our kids who are now 13 and 20.

 

[auntlynne]

In answer to costs - I think others gave nice details to calculate your wishes.

In answer to what this cruiser spends
Daily gratuities
Palo tip (meal is a perk for spending $thousands over the years on cruising)
I bought 2 drinks last 7-night cruise, so ~ $20

For my bill, about $150 for onboard expenses. Two excursions were $200+ total.

…..Grandparents, as I said, if you are able (ie, have them, want them there, can afford to pay for them. )

 

[Garyjames220]

Three. We have been cruising with Disney since our DD was 3 months old ( not allowed any more) and DS had just turned 7. We just finished the WBPC cruise with our kids who are now 13 and 20.

Aww that’s cool

How were they in the kids club at three. If you done anything late at night did you still book the nursary at that age

 

[o&smom]

Aww that’s cool

How were they in the kids club at three. If you done anything late at night did you still book the nursary at that age

Our kids have alway had to be dragged out. For the most part, I think we just went to bed a little earlier when they were little. Around 10 or 11. Still way past their bedtimes. Always hard to go to bed early on a Disney cruise, even if you try. I think we may have let DD stay late one night, but she also had her older brother in the same club at the time. Not saying they did mulch together, but he was there. There is just so much going on and available that time does not exist in the same way on a Disney cruise. Feel it out once onboard. They may be able to do the clubs until late on the first few days, and then nursery so that they could sleep towards the end. Happy cruising.

 

[Garyjames220]

Our kids have alway had to be dragged out. For the most part, I think we just went to bed a little earlier when they were little. Around 10 or 11. Still way past their bedtimes. Always hard to go to bed early on a Disney cruise, even if you try. I think we may have let DD stay late one night, but she also had her older brother in the same club at the time. Not saying they did mulch together, but he was there. There is just so much going on and available that time does not exist in the same way on a Disney cruise. Feel it out once onboard. They may be able to do the clubs until late on the first few days, and then nursery so that they could sleep towards the end. Happy cruising.

Yeah that’s a good idea
We done a cruise in the summer when they were just past 2 and they were up by 8am and sleeping when we put them to bed just after 11pm. No nap required

Don’t know how they done it. They weren’t even grumpy lol

 

[lanejudy]

I’m guessing they give them juice and snacks?

No. No food or drink served in the Club/Lab. Feed them before you drop them off, or come get them for meals.

So if there were looking tired would the staff help them try have a wee nap there or are they more likely to call you to get them picked up

Looking tired would probably not get much response at all from CMs. I'm sure by 11pm many kids look tired. If they are whining or crying, yes the CM will call you to pick them up.

If they were crying to leave the nursery last time you cruised, they may or may not adapt to the Club/Lab. Remember that as 3-yr-olds you won't have ability to pre-book any time in the nursery but you do get a chance for anything still available once onboard.

Disney keeps track of how many kids will be onboard any cruise. The clubs will never get too full.

While true that DCL has a limit on the number of kids from each age group they will allow to book onto a cruise, it IS still possible (though rare) for the Club/Lab to be "full" when you go to drop off kids. It's not usually a terribly long wait -- maybe 5-20 minutes until someone leaves which allows you to drop-off. So they don't actually have Club/Lab space for EVERY child age 3-12 onboard.

 

[Garyjames220]

Can u still book the nursary before the cruise if your child is 3

 

[Geomom]

Can u still book the nursary before the cruise if your child is 3

Yes, 3 is the max age for nursery and the lowest age for Oceaneers kids club, so they can do both kids club and nursery