While you consider this just a person in a costume, other people do not. For them this is the embodiment of a character. Some of the Australian cruisers have not been to the parks, and this is their first encounter with a character that may mean a lot to them.
It's quite magical seeing my toddler daughter meet and chat with various beloved characters.
Thanks - that's good to know.
Most of the people we spoke to had children, had never been to the parks or met the characters before and that's what their kids wanted and why the parents had booked the cruise. So their kids could meet Mickey and the Gang. For many, they said it was the only time they would do the cruise and they had no current plans to visit the parks and so this was likely the one and only time they'd meet these characters,
No, it was all just very slow. It seemed they were quite behind when we got in line but the wait times seemed to be similar across all the Princess Gathering Meet and Greets on our cruise. We have done them on other cruises and I think they put too many people into each session so it took longer to meet the characters
There was a spirit jersey, a shirt, a tumbler, a Christmas tree ornament, pin, backpack, Mickey Ears, Mickey and Minnie Plush in their Australian outfits. Nothing said Inaugural, it just said Australia and New Zealand.
We will be on the repositioning cruise from Sydney to Honolulu in February and were wondering what changes you noticed in addition to the re-imagined French Quarter Lounge since the recent drydock, specifically the expected upgrades to the internet service and plans? Any word on when MagicBand usage might be available on board? Thank you for any information you might have!
The Internet service has indeed been upgraded to be like what's offered on the other ships.
We were on the Hawaiian cruise just after dry dock….they put a lot of new carpet in the stair ways and in front of Cabanas . It was really cushy …lol at least in the aft .
Yes, they updated the internet so it's the same as the other ships with t's packages. There was also new carpet, replaced and painted the decking on Deck 4, new TVs in all staterooms, new screens in all lounges and bars, they've added a jewellery store, some concierge rooms were updated, the navigation satellite at the top of the ship also now folds down to fit under the Harbour Bridge.
For our cruise, it was quite cold. The only day you could comfortably swim was boarding day. The pools were closed on the last sea day because it was so rough it was dangerous and the pools were drained. We had a deck party every night and everyone was in jackets, and on the Hobart night and final sea day, crew were handing out blankets and towels and people were bringing blankets from their state rooms. It was uncomfortably cold.
Why do y'all want to cruise around there if it's so bad?
It's just where most of the cruise ships travel to. It's not always that bad but it will always be rough seas. We had perfect weather and the waves cracked two windows and was crashing against decks 3 and 4.
You're welcome. I will do a longer review for Palo but Palo was terrific. I wouldn't cancel your reservation.
What month did you cruise in?You're welcome. I will do a longer review for Palo but Palo was terrific. I wouldn't cancel your reservation.
