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  1. rcchello

    Amsterdam Port

    The Netherlands is about twice the size of New Jersey and could be dropped into Texas and lost forever. It is one of my favorite places to visit with some of the best food. If you are there in spring try Keukenhof for the tulips.
  2. rcchello

    So how specific can you be with dietary preferences?

    The only heating devices available for passengers are the hairdryer in your room and the iron in the laundry room. Bringing a heating device on the ship is not allowed, not that I think you would try. I can just imagine ironing a bag of pancakes in the morning.
  3. rcchello

    Olelo Room - Are teens allowed in?

    I was there a couple of days ago and a couple with a toddler and a baby were seated at the next table. They have virgin versions of some of the drinks along with soda.
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    Makahiki Breakfast For Couple, No Kids - Worth it?

    Just got back and AMA AMA is a better choice for breakfast. In fact breakfast is probably the best time to go to AMA AMA. There is a great view and the food for breakfast was excellent.
  5. rcchello

    Costco Exec Member paying with gift cards

    If you get the Costco Visa and use it you will get 3% back on travel plus some travel accident, cancellation and interruption insurance.
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    DVC Benefits at port check in

    The cruise DVC desk is DVC marketing. It is not a perk and not paid out of your dues! They are there to sell timeshares and you the DVC member are both seen as buyers and evangelists of DVC. They are marking you as people other people know they can ask about DVC ownership (unpaid salespeople or...
  7. rcchello

    How much to Budget

    Our budget has been all over the place. In our first 4 day cruise it was about $50/day excluding the standard tip. This amount includes souvenirs, walking to the zoo on Nassau and a couple of specialty coffees. We wanted to try all the normal dining having never done it before. The next trip...
  8. rcchello

    Female captains with DCL?

    They do have some extremely competent female officers on board, but so far no captains.
  9. rcchello

    Philly to Vancouver Air, Hotel,, Etc Questions,

    Vancouver and Seattle are great cities to visit. You can spend three days in each and not get bored. If you have time add some local sightseeing before your cruise.
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    Celebrity DVC Members

    I was in the OKW hot tub talking to a young girl who was with her father. She said her father was famous, turn out he was the short stop for the Phillies. He said other ballplayers were also.member since it was a nice yearly vacation before spring training. Can't tell you how name since I...
  11. rcchello

    costco booking and other questions

    Since you last cruised there is a change for Port Arrival time, you will not be given a choice of PAT if you use Disney transportation to the port of are Platinum or Concierge.
  12. rcchello

    Port of Miami...Hotel the night before????

    We stayed at the Holiday Inn. It is across the street from the free trolley to the port, a block from the free metromover and meets the rest of you requirements. It is also across the street from a very nice mall which has lots of restaurants and free entertainment in the evening.
  13. rcchello

    Last minute cruising tips? Miami? GTY? Inside room?

    There are three trolley systems covering: Miami, Miami Beach and South Beach. The metromover covers downtown Miami. The maps can be found on the internet. It just amazed me how easily you can get around for free!
  14. rcchello

    Last minute cruising tips? Miami? GTY? Inside room?

    You can get from the airport to downtown Miami via rail for $2.50 a person. You can then use the metromover and trolley buses for free to Get around. You can even use the "trolley" to Get to the Disney terminal for free. The was a stop outside our hotel and the next stop was the cruise terminals...
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    We just had a baby... what to do with DVC

    Do you have a will? If something happens who will take care of the kids. Who will control the DVC and other properties until they reach the appropriate age. Do you need to set up a trust or will one come into existence on your death so property is transferred in a way the kids will Get them or...
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    Thoughts on the 4 night San Juan to Port Canaveral?

    You Will need passports, so if you don't have them you will have to add the cost and time needed to obtain them
  17. rcchello

    Staff stalking bathrooms

    What is described here is what Disney might do it there were reports of a problem with a guest. If someone reported that there was someone bothering them around the bathrooms, Disney might post people near the bathrooms. If this were true Disney would not discuss, confirm or deny it. This would...
  18. rcchello

    Bagels and bread

    Apparently some of the bread items are OU but you should ask and they will check the wrapper. Obviously nothing on the ship is prepared under supervision.
  19. rcchello

    Minyan for mourner's kaddish

    My next cruise leaves on Friday out of Miami in about 28 days. If that is your cruise my wife and I will join you for a minyan.
  20. rcchello

    Bagels and bread

    If you want to know about Kosher food and Disney cruise line here is a good place to start is http://kosherinthekingdom.com/kosher-disney-cruising-part-1-overview/ The meals are all pre-prepared by a kosher supplier and loaded on the ship at embarcation.




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