Publisher's Synopsis
Have you just made a horrible mistake and booked a Disney Cruise? That was what I thought after booking a cruise for the inaugural year of the new Disney Wish and then watching a few YouTube videos. The activities that delighted my favorite bloggers were the Marvel and Frozen interactive elevated rotational dining, followed by spectacular Broadway-like shows in a huge theater. To top off our list of things we don't enjoy was a dress-up Pirate Party and fireworks. Oh no! What have I done? How can two elderly introverts enjoy a cruise on a ship full of screaming kids?
This cruise is designed for families - and my gosh - this is the most amazing cruise for children and teens; from the AquaMouse to the Vibe! There is so much for them to do and so much fun and food. But we were in our late 60s when we took this cruise, and it has been over twenty years since we heard our youngest grandchild cried. But we're huge Disney friends, and we spend a few days each week at the Disney Parks as Florida annual passholders - so we're used to being around kids. The only problem is that we spend most of our time in Disney's Animal Kingdom which is the most spread out and seems to have the least number of small children. In addition, we only go to the Disney Parks for a few hours each time. But a whole cruise? Trapped on a 4,000-passenger ship with thousands of kids that have had too much sugar and sun? Yup - we did this and I loved it. I had a wonderful time and my husband who normally doesn't enjoy travel anyway - was content. He spent a lot of time in the room, reading and watching TV - along with ordering 24-hour room service. I love walking, eating, and exploring - so I was so happy to have 15 floors of stairs to go up and down and acres of shops, restaurants, and of course, the amazing Castaway Cay. So, no mistake - I had a blast, but if you are looking for a book to get the most out of your Disney Cruise - this isn't the book. But if you are looking for a different experience - or know someone who is a little older like us - and this is their first cruise, this book might be a lifesavior!