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  1. yowcruiser

    Disney Magic in 2024, still worth it?

    All ships in the Disney fleet have their personality and something to like. The Magic is older, and yes, is a tad more subject to the occasional maintenance issues - as the way it was built at the time was novel and unique... but it has constantly been refreshed through numerous dry docks. More...
  2. yowcruiser

    Character breakfast?

    Other than the character breakfast on themed cruises (eg: Pixar), like others have mentioned, they have not been offered since 2020
  3. yowcruiser

    Lounge for Aulani guests

    We used it Saturday night. The lounge will call you the a day or two before your booking date to confirm your reservation details and get flight info... and they will clearly indicate closing time if you are on a late departing flight. A nice, calmer environment with the basics of water, soft...
  4. yowcruiser

    Magic Bands?

    We were there last week and had MagicBand+. They opened the door, the parking garage gate and we were able to use them to charge stuff to our account at all outlets... many places actually preferred it when we used our bands. PhotoPass did NOT use MagicBands. Interestingly, the bands lighted up...
  5. yowcruiser

    Riesling Bottle Pricing Through MDR

    DCL has two variety of the same riesling in its North American/European wine packages. Selbach Riesling Cabinet ($38/bottle and available by the glass) is in the classic package and the Selbach-Oster Riesling Spatlese ($55 per bottle) is part of the premium package
  6. yowcruiser

    Food quality on Dream vs. other Disney ships

    Is the "food quality" the same across all ships? No Is the "food quality the same at all port of departures? No Is the food quality consistently the same within the same ship or even within a single sailing...? Not always For me, because of allergies, I tend to eat very similar dishes every...
  7. yowcruiser

    4 night Magic Pirate night dining question

    Animator's, with the screens, is where you want to be for some "pirate atmosphere". The dining team will dress the part in all of the dining rooms though.
  8. yowcruiser

    Dream Drydock 2024

    1. Someone at DCL probably does - but nothing has been officially mentioned by Disney. One of the most anticipated change is a potential conversion of Enchanted Garden into some sort of themed dining 2. The current rumor is for the Fantasy to head to Europe Summer 2025, and go to drydock after...
  9. yowcruiser

    Favorite Cruise Directors

    True - Peter is probably the most "traditional" of the CD that DCL has... If you look up his bio, I believe he is the only one of DCL's CD that has not come through the "entertainment area of Disney". I had him twice last year, including on NYE - where he genuinely gave it a try... This is...
  10. yowcruiser

    Alaska lumberjack show

    Ketchikan
  11. yowcruiser

    Alaska lumberjack show

    The show is slightly different as it features Disney characters to get the show started, and likely slightly adjusted to be even more family friendly. Nothing else is really much different
  12. yowcruiser

    Alaska lumberjack show

    Last Summer, we booked the Disney version direct with Lumberjack, saved a few $$$ and had no issues, and got to see the exact same stuff as anyone else who booked direct through DCL. I tend to book most of my stuff through DCL... but this is one where I was comfortable doing otherwise
  13. yowcruiser

    Changes to UK train schedules from Southampton

    For those thinking of taking the train to/from the port of Southampton to/from the London area, including the major airports, train operator Southern Railway has announced some changes to their schedule, effective June 3rd... most notably The hourly departure between Southampton and London via...
  14. yowcruiser

    Will Lighthouse Point have an adults-only beach?

    Yes, and pricing for the Serenity Bay Cabanas at Lighthouse Point has also been released
  15. yowcruiser

    Why did Disney Destroy the Magic & Wonder?

    You're right that if one compares a Chihuly work of art to the current chandelier on the Magic... the current one does not compare... and actually needed some fixing during the last dry dock... The curent chandelier is average at best and if for you going on a ship is about a grandiose lobby...
  16. yowcruiser

    Why did Disney Destroy the Magic & Wonder?

    Disney did not destroy anything... I personally never experienced any of the above and do not feel that the Classic ships are not magical. They still feel more intimate, feature themed dining (Rapunzel, Tiana... sure the Wish has Arendelle... but it isn't the same) and have a version of...
  17. yowcruiser

    Palo question and sea food night 4 night cruise

    On your Palo booking question, is it that it that you are unable to select one of the guest... or just that when you tried booking for 3... it says that there is no availability? If the later, DCL has a number of pre-bookable table of different sizes (2,4,...)... It could be that all 4-seaters...
  18. yowcruiser

    Palo question and sea food night 4 night cruise

    There are no "seafood nights" on DCL - but I take it you may be referring to the Captain's Gala Dinner which has lobster and is featured during the 2nd half of a cruise in Lumiere, Triton, Royal Court/Palace on voyage 7-nights and longer (sometimes on a 6-noghter... So if this is what you are...
  19. yowcruiser

    USD Bank Accounts and Credit Cards

    Fixed... I have to say, given my "experience" with Brim, not the biggest fan - but on paper, they have designed a very strong product for their free card option
  20. yowcruiser

    USD Bank Accounts and Credit Cards

    The options remain fairly limited: "Free" cards are: Home Trust Preferred Visa (no FX and 1% rewards on CAD purchases) MBNA Amazon.ca Rewards Mastercard (provides 2.5% rewards to Prime members, effectively offsetting the FX fee) BRIM Mastercard (no FX and 1% rewards) Rogers World Elite...
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