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October 26, 2009 on 8:47 am | In Cruises, Disney, Parent Category | No Comments

Having returned from a 3 night Disney Cruise I had to take some time to extol the virtues of a Disney Cruise.  I freely admit that I am a ‘Disney Freak’ so of course would really enjoy this cruise, but I tried to look at it dispassionately and really was very impressed with what and how they do as only Disney can do it.  First to address those things that I found so distasteful on the other cruise I was on recently.  Yes things are expensive and yes you do pay for extras – a lot but it is not so very “IN YOUR FACE”  all the time.   Disney is about you and your family having a great time and if you are you will spend money anyhow.  The availability of the Characters on board is just outstanding and I can’t begin to express how impressed I was with the character interaction with children.  They must have special training to be that attentive time after time with each child – just spectacular.  If you have a small child this is the place to introduce them to the characters,they will not feel so overwhelmed as they do at the parks.  This trip was a 3 night girls getaway with my daughter-in-law and a 16 year old granddaughter and we had a great time.  We saw every show and they are of course spectacular with the magic touch of Disney. 

Our one day in port was in Nassau and we went to the Dolphin Encounter on Blue Lagoon Island where we did the “Swim with the Dolphins ” what a fantastic experience we were actually in the water petting, getting and giving hugs and kisses, dancing and generally interacting with the dolphins ending with the “push” when the dolphins actually push on the bottoms of your feet and you sort of stand up on them – really a breathtaking ride!  While expensive this was probably one of the best shore excursions I have ever been on and worth the money. 

Our second day was spent at Castaway Cay and a delightful experience on Disney’s own little island in the Bahamas.  Swimming, biking, sunbathing, feeding the stingray’s and snorkeling all made for a full day.   

One of the things I have frequently complained about on the Disney Cruise was the food, I am delighted to say they have improved there has been a change in all the dining menus since I was last on the cruise a year ago.  Definitely more upscale and tastier but still accommodating the smaller children with their own menu and quick service.  on a few night you can even have expedited service sot he children can finish eating quickly and then go on to their activities while you can relax and dine leisurely.

This is now my 4th disney Cruise and I can truly say they just keep getting better.