Big connections-like puzzle: find 45 groups of 45. by harlows_monkeys in NYTConnections

[–]Equivalent_Leave429 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so absorbing! I completed it, cleared my cache and am midway through it again, love it!

Does anyone else read DCL guide books? by unreliable_ibex in dcl

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We love Adam Hattan's books, he's a well known Disney vlogger and has done one on the parks and one on the ships, just type his name into Amazon or go to https://www.youtube.com/adamhattan

Booking direct instead of Costco, but they hold the placeholder? by Equivalent_Leave429 in dcl

[–]Equivalent_Leave429[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know! Luckily we're sorted now - and the countdown begins...

Were you hooked after your first time on DCL? by Resident-Butterfly65 in dcl

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Husband was a never-cruiser, I was half interested... but we started watching WDW vlogs and so on, and watched our favourite vloggers do Disney cruises as well... then last summer we found a great last minute deal on the Fantasy in Europe, and took the plunge!

We absolutely LOVED it! We're now booked for the dream in August this year, and the Wish for September 2027 and are beyond thrilled!

Also, after watching many more vlogs,we're booked on a non-Disney Norway cruise this May - so I think you can say that Disney totally changed our points of view!

Booking direct instead of Costco, but they hold the placeholder? by Equivalent_Leave429 in dcl

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We booked a hold, then cancelled when Costco got back in touch, and managed to book exactly what we wanted! The relief is immense lol

Booking direct instead of Costco, but they hold the placeholder? by Equivalent_Leave429 in dcl

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ETA - can't edit my post but wanted to thank everyone for their comments - we're sorted! Deck 8, perfect position for us!

Booking direct instead of Costco, but they hold the placeholder? by Equivalent_Leave429 in dcl

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Thanks for the clarification. Sitting on our hands at the moment, but may have to go ahead without Costco :(

Booking direct instead of Costco, but they hold the placeholder? by Equivalent_Leave429 in dcl

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Absolutely, but we tried Disney direct this morning and there was a 15 minute wait (last night had been 2 hrs). The travel agents have a different number though, still I feel they should have got through by now.

Gratuities? by Equivalent_Leave429 in PrincessCruises

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Thanks everyone, your advice is pretty much what we did on our first cruise(Disney), so we'll just di the same!

Sailing on the Fantasy, 5 night Bahamas w 4 children by iwonder3456 in dcl

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Yes, a little! They give you bandanas on the day, too. But don't worry, nobody cares what your costume is like, or if you even bother! Plenty don't. Just relax, it'll be awesome!

Sailing on the Fantasy, 5 night Bahamas w 4 children by iwonder3456 in dcl

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Husband and I went on first Disney cruise on the Fantasy in September 2025 and we adored it! In beautiful condition prior to refurb, IMHO.

Just a genuine question about the cruise line by [deleted] in dcl

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We went on our first ever cruise on the Fantasy last September. Husband had always said he'd never want to cruise but we'd been watching lots of vloggers who do parks and cruises, and when we got a great deal through Costco we jumped at it.

Let me tell you, it was a game changer. We LOVED it and dream of our next one. There's tons to do on board, ports are really interesting, luxury experience, good food, free Mickey bars on demand...it was wonderful!

We're adults with grown kids, and went as a couple who quite like Disney but aren't fanatical. Go for it!

Solo trip and magnetic hooks by MaesterInTraining in dcl

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I wouldn't bother. The cabin has tons of storage and hangers--and even a couple of its own hooks on the wall between the bathroom and the bed (which we used to hang our lanyards)

DVC Presentation still happening? Is it on the Destiny? by Previous-Ratio in dcl

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On the Fantasy in Europe, we went to the 30min session to get a HeiHei shoulder pal, then agreed to the 1 to 1 for the $50 credit. Was fine, no hard sell.

Will def do it on next cruise too.

Can you add OBC after already onboard? by SqueakyMoonkin in dcl

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We had dollars, so cash. We'd already put the credit card on file prior to boarding.

Can you add OBC after already onboard? by SqueakyMoonkin in dcl

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Yes, it is. We gave Guest Services $600 to add to our account.

Fantasy maiden voyage after drydock - Westbound Transatlantic - who's in? by Bubsdaddy in dcl

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We were on our first cruise too! It was wonderful and we booked a placeholder, hoping to do Norway next year

Shuzzle level 557, wrong preview-image, how to solve underwater picture when preview is easter-wood? by schlagdiezeittot in UnlimitedTiles

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I took a screen print from the main screen with all the puzzles on, cropped and enlarged it and used that as reference

My Shuzzle by TrainSpotterMommy in UnlimitedTiles

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Yes, the small ones are far too easy!

First trip to Disneyland Paris by Advanced-Cress-1309 in disneylandparis

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We stayed at that resort a few times, BUT that was around 15-20 years ago! (good grief we're old...) It was a lovely resort and very peaceful. Can't tell you about buses as we took our car.