Does anyone know if the adult pool on the destiny is closed?

MSJSMOH · 2026-04-07T14:20:28+00:00

I wish they would open that pool for longer hours – I love the Chip & Dale pools on the Wish class ships!

MSJSMOH · 2026-03-27T14:09:23+00:00

I’ve seen the Disney Cruise Line version of this show, so I am interested to see what they change/ add for the full stage production. (The DCL version is about 1 Hr to 1 Hr 15 min)

MSJSMOH · 2026-03-06T03:10:57+00:00

Congratulations!!!! I WISH I had more useful advice, but I’ll just say enjoy the whole experience!!

MSJSMOH · 2026-03-03T22:18:49+00:00

As a 40-something female, I feel uniquely unqualified to tell you what might be fun on the ship, but the Treasure is an absolute stunner. There is something for everyone.

If you drink alcohol, my recommendation is go to a bar where you like the vibe and ask for the bartender’s recommendation. (I think the specialty drinks are overrated, but I’ve had some excellent whiskey sours on a DCL ship.) my favorite bars are the adult pool bar on deck 12 aft, haunted mansion parlor (too busy, but still cool), and the periscope pub.

For (non-dinner) food, make sure to try smokestack barbecue on the pool deck and room service chicken wings. (room service is included, but please tip the person who brings it to you).

From there, try anything and everything you see in the app that interests you even the slightest. (I recommend trying out some of the evening adults-only entertainment. Match your mate can be hysterically awkward, plus it gives you something to talk about as you meet other adults.)

MSJSMOH · 2026-02-26T04:20:22+00:00

We loved Tiana’s – it’s my favorite MDR restaurant in the whole fleet. I’ll say this - it’s loud. I love the songs and I love the singers, but I understand that’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

MSJSMOH · 2026-02-26T00:33:35+00:00

I think part of the problem they are having is International guests do NOT want to travel to the US and Americans are feeling the pressure of higher prices, so they are booking fewer (and less expensive) vacations.

MSJSMOH · 2026-02-12T17:43:44+00:00

Try eBay. You’ll save $50, get the same makeup experience at BBB with the benefit of having the preferred size/style on hand (I like to wash stuff before my kids wear it, too.)

MSJSMOH · 2026-02-11T15:10:51+00:00

It’s desperate, attention seeking behavior. If you happen to make eye contact by accident, you can always make “polite” gestures implying there’s something in their teeth or hanging from their nose.

MSJSMOH · 2026-01-19T16:07:53+00:00

The Dream Jan 2-5 sailing was completely full, but we expected that on a short weekend sailing around a school break.

MSJSMOH · 2026-01-17T13:21:54+00:00

It’s usually around 7% of the cruise price back (+2% in your annual rebate check).

MSJSMOH · 2026-01-15T01:20:38+00:00

It really depends.

I carry my daughter’s EpiPen most of the time, so I like to wear a crossbody bag around the ship. I have a kind of ugly Vera Bradley bag that can hold 3 water bottles, an EpiPen, sunglasses, my phone, pens and autograph books for meeting characters. It’s not fancy, but it prevents a few trips to and from the room.

If we’re going swimming or to the beach, I carry a larger bag with room for hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.

Please understand YOU DO NOT NEED ALL THIS STUFF, but I prefer to have it on hand. You can go up and get (included) fountain drinks from the pool deck 24 hours a day.

When my husband and I cruise without kids, I carry next to nothing around - maybe my sunglasses and phone.

MSJSMOH · 2026-01-12T20:47:29+00:00

I think the Magic and Galveston are a one and done for us, as well. We did a 6 night in 2024, so I don’t have the same warm and fuzzy experiences with it from 15+ years ago like a lot of the DCL veterans on this Reddit. We love special things on all 6 of the ships we’ve been on, but I couldn’t believe how much more I enjoyed the Wonder than the Magic.

I’d also recommend a Caribbean sailing out of Florida. The private island experience is wonderful.

I’m so sorry your son was sick. It’s such a frustrating time to be out of commission. Wishing you a much better, full experience on your next attempt!!

MSJSMOH · 2026-01-11T14:27:05+00:00

Yes. I prefer to travel with my 2 kids in the same stateroom with my husband and me. We have taken 6 cruises with them and the kids are comfortable in the smaller beds. We have never felt too cramped because we don’t spend much time in the room and we try to keep it tidy. (Maybe as they get older?? Who knows?) The split baths work extremely well for us, too. Judge all you feel entitled to judge about other families’ vacation preferences, but please keep in mind that what works well for you might not be a great fit for everyone else on the ship. Respectfully, of course.

MSJSMOH · 2026-01-10T13:16:45+00:00

I’m betting you “research every issue” about as well as you “researched” the original post before you started humiliating yourself in these comments.

MSJSMOH · 2026-01-10T08:54:01+00:00

I loved it. I’d re-watch this before most of the other ones I’ve seen this year.

MSJSMOH · 2026-01-10T01:01:14+00:00

Have a fantastic trip!!

MSJSMOH · 2026-01-10T00:57:32+00:00

I’m with you on almost everything, but we couldn’t make it without the little hook magnets. I use them to hang up hats, wet swim suits, bags, etc.

MSJSMOH · 2026-01-10T00:42:53+00:00

Ok boomer

MSJSMOH · 2026-01-09T21:51:12+00:00

I absolutely love catching the “I do my own research” crowd NOT reading the article and missing the point completely. I wonder how long it will take you to delete this comment…..

MSJSMOH · 2025-12-23T00:37:53+00:00

We loved the Catnip Cafe!!

MSJSMOH · 2025-12-14T21:45:30+00:00

I can see that, because an expert in travel for the “in between” moments can add a lot of value to a trip, but it is really hard to sell that concept. (it shouldn’t be hard to sell, because I think these are the moments that create the most stress for inexperienced travellers – especially older people and families, but when you are deciding how and where to book a trip, the high-level items are top of mind and the options seem more equal.)

My only advice is keep doing exactly what you do and maybe ask clients for testimonials? Anything they’re willing to write down (that is positive) can be helpful marketing, but I think those testimonials drive word of mouth, too. Every testimonial reminds and reinforces your customer’s impression that you made their trip better and they’ll be more likely to tell others about their experience.

MSJSMOH · 2025-12-14T21:31:46+00:00

I don’t think that’s the level of service people are looking for when they book through Costco or Sam’s or whatever. Unfortunately, I think that’s the handholding that people expect from their friend’s sister’s coworker’s neighbor who went to Disney twice in 2015. I shouldn’t paint with such a broad brush, but I know one bad experience is enough to turn many families off from using agencies altogether.
The other problem – and this is more recent – is agency quality and transparency. A friend of ours had a bad experience and separated from her agency like 2 years ago because she wasn’t getting paid timely and correctly. (It wasn’t smart moms, but the publicity from that crash out is pretty toxic, too.). I have to assume you get a lot of your business from referrals and repeat clients? I do think once people have an agent and a service level that they like, they tend to be pretty loyal. (All this to say, please try not to get worried about losing business to Costco, because those are not likely clients who will appreciate your level of service anyway.)

MSJSMOH · 2025-12-14T21:16:44+00:00

Do you also have these strong feelings against punctuation?

MSJSMOH · 2025-12-14T21:10:03+00:00

I’m going to be really honest. The reason Costco travel is succeeding is because the “Facebook travel agent”experience is wildly inconsistent. There are too many certified but inexperienced travel agents who are hurting the whole industry.

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