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View Poll Results: Which would you choose and why?
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WDW - would be our 6th trip there
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Disneyland - would be our first trip there
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Disney Cruise - Would be our first cruise ever
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WDW vs Disney Cruise vs DL? Which do you prefer???
I looked quite a bit yesterday at Disney Cruise website (which is they only one I really want to consider because I would want Disney theme-ing)
For those of you who have done any two or three....which do you prefer and why?
WDW
Disney Cruise
Disneyland
Just trying to consider options for Graduation trip for myself and my DD. She graduates in May and I would like to do a trip together. I have considered a Disney Cruise in the past and we didn't feel interested at the time and went on our two 2010 WDW trips instead. But DD wants something different for her Graduation trip.
So tell me what you have liked or disliked about your DL or DCruise vacations....thanks
Romans 11:33-36
1983, 1989 - Off Site
2003 - April ASMo
2004 - June POR
2005 - April POFQ
2010 - May POP and Dec CSR
2013 - March F&G POP
Weekend Trip Summer 2013 - Off Site
2015 - Sept- AKL/CBR
DEC - BC/WL
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i vote for disney cruise because it would be a new experience for both of you...
Colleen McD
The Disney Dream Begins August 2012
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I voted for WDW. That is where we like to vacation. We can go to Disneyland(lucky us) anytime since we live in SoCal.
Marci
Many visits. Live 20 minutes from the parks.
Work at Universal Studios in Diagon Alley. Ollivanders/ wand magic.
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If you had been on a cruise 6 times already, and never been to WDW or DL, I'd choose the parks. But if you've been to the parks several times already, it's time to take the cruise. Go for a new Adventure!
1971 (age 15) MK was new!
1974 off-site (Senior Trip)
1982 off-site
1988 off-site
May 2002 AS-Sports, with DW & kids
May 2004 Pop Century
Feb 2005 Wilderness Lodge
Oct 2006 Pop Century
Oct 2008 Camped at Fort Wilderness
Feb 2010 Cruise on the Wonder
Dec 2014 POFQ for Christmas!
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I voted for DL. It was just nice to be where it all started. I loved the smaller feel of the park and that the rides, although the same are different. I loved walking out of our hotel and into the park. For someone who loves Disney to be able to see where it all started was really special.
We've been on a couple of Disney cruises and we enjoyed those also. I enjoyed the dining rotation and loved eating at Palo's. Castaway Cay was our favorite part of the cruise. I would suggest if you go to do the 7 day cruise. I loved being on the ship and the 2 days at sea were great.
74 Off Site
98 Contemporary & DCL inaugural cruise
99 Dixie Landings
00 Dixie Landings
01 POR & DCL
02 AKL & DCL
03 VB
04 DL GC
05 ASSp, VWL, GF
06 POFQ, CSR, OKW
07 ASMo & VWL
08 Pop VWL
09 BW, POR, VWL, CSR
10 WL
12 VWL, AKL Club
13 VWL, WL Club
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Originally Posted by c&d
I voted for DL. It was just nice to be where it all started. I loved the smaller feel of the park and that the rides, although the same are different. I loved walking out of our hotel and into the park. For someone who loves Disney to be able to see where it all started was really special.
We've been on a couple of Disney cruises and we enjoyed those also. I enjoyed the dining rotation and loved eating at Palo's. Castaway Cay was our favorite part of the cruise. I would suggest if you go to do the 7 day cruise. I loved being on the ship and the 2 days at sea were great.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I worry that for someone like us who is used to 4 parks and all of the extra stuff that the hotels offer in WDW, that a cruise or even DL will seem like less to do. Also, on a cruise it seems like activities are designed based on age groups, so DD could do clubs and I could do whatever....but not necessarily together. I could be wrong since we have never done either...it is just a concern. We tend to be die-hard park rambo's at WDW and love doing rides and the free shows in the park as well as all the parades and evening shows. So not having as many choices is concerning. I guess this could be viewed as a more relaxing trip, LOL by slowing down the pace?
Romans 11:33-36
1983, 1989 - Off Site
2003 - April ASMo
2004 - June POR
2005 - April POFQ
2010 - May POP and Dec CSR
2013 - March F&G POP
Weekend Trip Summer 2013 - Off Site
2015 - Sept- AKL/CBR
DEC - BC/WL
2017 - July - Disneyland & D23 Expo!
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Originally Posted by c&d
I voted for DL. It was just nice to be where it all started. I loved the smaller feel of the park and that the rides, although the same are different. I loved walking out of our hotel and into the park. For someone who loves Disney to be able to see where it all started was really special.
This was my vote as well. The nostalgia factor is so great, and you HAVE to do the Indiana Jones ride at least once in your life.
~Michelle~
1980, 1983-1986, 1988, 1992, 1993
1995 -Disneyland
July 2001 -POFQ
May 2006, May 2008, May 2010 -Wilderness Lodge
Dec. 2011-Port Orleans Riverside
Sept. 2012 - Port Orleans Riverside Royal Room
May 11-25, 2013 - Polynesian Resort
Next trip: Dec. 14-20, 2014 - Wilderness Lodge
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I have done all 3.
I found DL does not have a lot to do. If you are visiting in the winter or off season, the 2 parks are often closed by 8:00pm with no fireworks or things to do after that. On our trip last February, out of the 3 nights we were there, they did not have any fireworks and WOC was only shown once in the pouring rain. I also found that we did everything early and wished there were other parks to go to.
We love WDW and thought a cruise was not for us. However, we found that we loved the cruise even more. Our kids don't like the kids clubs. They hang with us. We enjoy all of the family activities and shows together. If you have never done a cruise, I recommend starting with a 3 day cruise. You might even split it and do a few days at WDW and a 3 night cruise. That's what we did and loved it so much we booked a 7 day cruise when we got home.
Jodi șoș
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Originally Posted by forever a child
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I worry that for someone like us who is used to 4 parks and all of the extra stuff that the hotels offer in WDW, that a cruise or even DL will seem like less to do. Also, on a cruise it seems like activities are designed based on age groups, so DD could do clubs and I could do whatever....but not necessarily together. I could be wrong since we have never done either...it is just a concern. We tend to be die-hard park rambo's at WDW and love doing rides and the free shows in the park as well as all the parades and evening shows. So not having as many choices is concerning. I guess this could be viewed as a more relaxing trip, LOL by slowing down the pace?
Lack of options isn't something I'd attribute to a cruise. If anything there is too much to do and not enough time to do it. They are designed that way to keep people coming back.
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IF it were my husband and I, I'd split it between WDW AND a Cruise.
DD and I, WDW and that's what we are doing for 10 days in June. But she's only been twice, once at age almost 6 and then again at almost 9. So, she asked for a Mother/Daughter trip to WDW for her graduation gift.
Katherine
6/2015 POP Celebrating Youngest Son's HS graduation and my birthday.
6/2012 POFQ Celebrating Daughter's HS graduation and my birthday
01/2009 ASMu 20th anniversary
12/2004 ASMu
12/2001 POR
12/1982 OffSite, 04/1987 OffSite
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Originally Posted by DizneyRox
Lack of options isn't something I'd attribute to a cruise. If anything there is too much to do and not enough time to do it. They are designed that way to keep people coming back.
I am wondering if you or others could share what you do on a cruise both on ship and then at port?
I think the time docked at port seems easier to assume there will be things available to do. But I am limited in knowing what happens when you are out to sea. I get the pool, dinner, shows. But what else?
Romans 11:33-36
1983, 1989 - Off Site
2003 - April ASMo
2004 - June POR
2005 - April POFQ
2010 - May POP and Dec CSR
2013 - March F&G POP
Weekend Trip Summer 2013 - Off Site
2015 - Sept- AKL/CBR
DEC - BC/WL
2017 - July - Disneyland & D23 Expo!
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Originally Posted by forever a child
I am wondering if you or others could share what you do on a cruise both on ship and then at port?
I think the time docked at port seems easier to assume there will be things available to do. But I am limited in knowing what happens when you are out to sea. I get the pool, dinner, shows. But what else?
We like to watch the 1st run movies in the Buena Vista theater, play in the family wii tournaments, and attend some of the classes (for example, my daughter and I loved the towel folding class). We just get a highlighter and go through the daily Navigator each night. (It is a little paper that gives you a list of all of the events going on each day.) I always amazes me at the amount of activities they have going on.
Jodi șoș
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Originally Posted by jodijo
We like to watch the 1st run movies in the Buena Vista theater, play in the family wii tournaments, and attend some of the classes (for example, my daughter and I loved the towel folding class).
Some how these activities don't make me want to go on a cruise over visiting the parks. Hmm... I still am leaning on WDW. I guess it is just hard for me to change.
Romans 11:33-36
1983, 1989 - Off Site
2003 - April ASMo
2004 - June POR
2005 - April POFQ
2010 - May POP and Dec CSR
2013 - March F&G POP
Weekend Trip Summer 2013 - Off Site
2015 - Sept- AKL/CBR
DEC - BC/WL
2017 - July - Disneyland & D23 Expo!
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I would go on the shorter cruise that includes a few days at WDW. After you have eaten the fabulous food, seen the shows and been to Castaway, I would get bored with a longer cruise and want to be at WDW.
We have been on the cruise once and enjoyed but I would take WDW over it. And DL is great but more to do at WDW.
We'll Go On....Off To Neverland
Wishes!
It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow....Where Dreams Really Do Come True
Never Forget It was All Started By A Mouse....TTFN
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If you have never been on a cruise, I would pick a shorter one to start out with. Both of our daughters enjoyed the cruise but our youngest was sea sick a lot of the trip and was glad to get off the ship. Our oldest has always had trouble with getting car sick and she did't have any problems on the cruise.
We'll Go On....Off To Neverland
Wishes!
It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow....Where Dreams Really Do Come True
Never Forget It was All Started By A Mouse....TTFN
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Originally Posted by Katzateer
I would go on the shorter cruise that includes a few days at WDW. After you have eaten the fabulous food, seen the shows and been to Castaway, I would get bored with a longer cruise and want to be at WDW.
We have been on the cruise once and enjoyed but I would take WDW over it. And DL is great but more to do at WDW.
Originally Posted by Katzateer
If you have never been on a cruise, I would pick a shorter one to start out with. Both of our daughters enjoyed the cruise but our youngest was sea sick a lot of the trip and was glad to get off the ship. Our oldest has always had trouble with getting car sick and she did't have any problems on the cruise.
Thanks for the suggestion of the short cruise. That may be the best option. I get motion sick and DD does occasionally get car sick (but I think most recently just because she was reading in car, LOL). I haven't found a short one that really seems interesting.....but I think I need to take a second look.
Romans 11:33-36
1983, 1989 - Off Site
2003 - April ASMo
2004 - June POR
2005 - April POFQ
2010 - May POP and Dec CSR
2013 - March F&G POP
Weekend Trip Summer 2013 - Off Site
2015 - Sept- AKL/CBR
DEC - BC/WL
2017 - July - Disneyland & D23 Expo!
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Sounds like you have some great plans. We did do a short Disney cruise just 3 nights. That way you can decide if cruising is your idea of a fun vacation. Have fun!
We'll Go On....Off To Neverland
Wishes!
It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow....Where Dreams Really Do Come True
Never Forget It was All Started By A Mouse....TTFN
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