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    The WISH - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (Review)

    No, Kwami, unfortunately, there is not more adult exclusive space on the WISH than the other ships. Putting aside the outdoor spa area (it's an upcharge that is not available to all guests, only those who pay an additional fee), the "wrap around" areas you describe are not prime spaces. On the...
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    The WISH - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (Review)

    I suppose that my biggest criticism of the WISH is that the designers did not consult with or listen to feedback from their guests, especially repeat long-time cruisers, as they initially said that they would. Had they done so, the positives of the the WISH could have extended to the entire...
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    The WISH - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (Review)

    I was fortunate enough to sail on the Disney Wish on her maiden voyage. I have cruised on all four Disney ships (27 in total) and consider the Magic and Wonder to be the standard that Disney should have used as blueprints for each successor. The Dream failed a bit in that regard, as did the...
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    ** Opening Day Pricing Summer 2022: Wish **

    Yes, stated in another way, if you are booking today, a Platinum member with 25 or more DCL cruises must be on the booking for all staterooms reserved, and must remain on the reservation. My Platinum friend with 16 cruises could not be put on the reservation for the second cabin I booked. Had...
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    Adults Only Disney Cruise

    Our 26th Disney Adults Only cruise is coming up on January 19, and we cannot wait. DCL does adults only very well. Having been on all four ships, we prefer the Magic and the Wonder to the Dream and Fantasy, simply because of the smaller size, but any of the four will provide a great...
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    2019 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 29-November 23, 2019

    Both are excellent, but brunch is offered all year. The French Family Meal Traditions only comes around once a Fall. The wines and food are spectacular at the French event and we deem it a "can't be missed."
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    2019 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 29-November 23, 2019

    If you said "Italian Regional Lunch" that may have been the problem. Seems like the CMs need the exact title of the event for their computers. It is now called "French Family Meal Traditions."
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    2019 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 29-November 23, 2019

    Called 407-939-3378 at 9:00 a.m. Was placed into queue with an estimated time of less than eight minutes. Turned out to be about 25 minutes. Got Culinary Tour of Japan on 10/10; French Family Meal Traditions on 10/11; and PFTS - Wine View Lounge on 10/12. Very smooth process with...
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    2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 30 to November 12, 2018

    Doug: Thoroughly enjoyed your review and your blog. Your straightforward writing style and nice photography made your review a joy to read. Well done. We'll be heading to the Festival (and the French Lunch) on October 19.
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    2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 30 to November 12, 2018

    I certainly agree that the servers are extremely generous with refills at the French Family Meal Traditions; however, we have had similar generous refills at the Italian Regional Wine lunches as well. The servers are not bashful about refills, but sometimes you need to get the attention of one...
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    2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 30 to November 12, 2018

    Just booked PFTS WVL for 10/20; French Family Meal Traditions on 10/19; and Italian Food and Wine Pairing on 10/22!
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    Stay away from the Disney Wonder

    You mentioned that you are on your honeymoon. Being married is a lot like being in a construction zone all the time, only noisier, so this will be a good primer for the years to come! Kidding. Just a little brevity to lighten up what is obviously an annoying issue. In all seriousness, I...
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    Stay away from the Disney Wonder

    Did you talk to Guest Services about this? That seems like a logical first step. Perhaps it is some type of emergency repair at the Quiet Cove pool. The same may be true for whatever you are hearing near your stateroom. Telling folks to "stay away" and "save your money" appears to be a bit...
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    Post Your 2017 Food & Wine Festival Special Events Bookings

    Has anyone successfully booked PFTS Wine View Lounge on October 14? It has shown no availability since early booking on Tuesday. I called at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday and was on hold for about 30 minutes and it was not available. Called a number of times over the last few days, including today, and...
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    2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 31, 2017 - November 13, 2017

    I must say, your criticism of the host of the cooking demonstrations is a bit mean-spirited, don't you think? If you don't care for her or her personality, that's fine, but essentially calling her a "drunk" sort of pushes the limits, don't you think? We've been going to the F&W Festival for...
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    2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 31, 2017 - November 13, 2017

    For the early booking window on July 18 for APs and DVCs, can someone confirm that the time is 9:00 a.m.? I am seeing this reported on a couple of sites. This seems a bit strange as the general booking on July 20 begins at 7:00 a.m. and, previously, early Chase bookings from years past also...
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    Flight time

    We just got back on the Fantasy last Saturday. We had a 12:15 flight out of MCO. We left the ship after a relaxing breakfast at Cabanna's, claimed our luggage at the port, went through customs and took a DCL bus back to MCO. We were in the airport and fully checked in, including luggage, by...
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    For those who were cancelled and rebooked with the 20% off..

    You were supposed to be quoted prices that you would have paid booking the cruise at the time you booked your cancelled cruise; however, not all agents picked up on that. My agent did it correctly and told me to tell our traveling party to call back and fix it from today's prevailing rates to...
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    Palo - to go....

    Unless you're concierge and/or staying in the Walt Disney Suite, you are likely out of luck, unless you order it while dining (at brunch) and then ask for a doggie bag.
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