This trip was planned super spontaneously. I received an email from DCL on October 8, offering discounted verandah rooms for sailing out of San Diego. I decided to book a long weekend cruise, because that;s just an hour flight for us, but the dates didn’t work. There was no way I was flying to FL for a 3 or 4 night cruise (for us, it’s a full day of travel each way and there are no nonstop flights anymore), so I was about to say “oh well” when I noticed a cruise date out of Galveston. I quickly checked and saw I could get a non stop flight to Houston. After checking with my dh, the next thing I knew I was booking the 4 night Very Merrytime Western Caribbean Cruise, leaving from Galveston on December 3. It was a little sneaky of me….dh might have said “no” to a cruise, but he loves Disney. Our stateroom is GTY, so we will be assigned a room a day or so before we cruise. Our cruise fare was $792 plus about $79 for taxes, etc. I normally like to choose a room, but for these savings a short cruise, I’m okay.
My dh and I have been on one previous Disney cruise…..in October 2019, a two night Halloween on the High Seas cruise. We tried twice for a week long Mexican Riviera cruise with our kids and my mom, booking April 2020 and April 2021. Both were cancelled (obviously). I really wanted to reschedule another cruise with my kids, but they are all young adults starting out their careers, and it’s almost impossible to find a full week we could do something. And they don’t really want to go on a Disney cruise, although they like Disneyland and WDW. They want to go to Atlantis! I also offered to take my mom, but she is having many back problems and doesn’t feel she can travel right now until that is resolved. So, it’s just me and dh.
I’ve been on multiple other cruises, going back to 1983, on HAL, Carnival, Princess, RCCL and NCL, in addition to my one Disney cruise. Many of my cruises took place before I got married and on my honeymoon. Then with three kids, school tuition and activities, dh and I didn't cruise again until a few years ago. Before Covid, I took my mom and sister on 2 cruises and then dh and I went on two: Alaska and our Halloween Disney cruise. We actually had three other cruises cancelled during Covid (in addition to our Disney cruise cancellations), so are trying to make up for lost time!
Current plans include flying to Houston on Thursday December 2 and spending the night near Hobby airport. If we have no issues, our flight is expected to land at 3pm. Given the current state of air travel, that may or may not happen. I have convinced dh to travel with just carry on luggage, in case we have an issue with our travel. I don’t say this lightly. I have flown 3 or 4 times in the past few months and every flight has been changed, sometimes multiple times and every flight has been delayed or cancelled on the date of departure.
I booked two tastings on the ships: a wine tasting and champagne tasting. I am debating what to do (if anything) in Cozumel, so will keep researching. I am also still deciding how to get to and from Galveston. I may book a shuttle and I may book a private car.
I am also thinking about what to pack. I'm not really a casual t-shirt person (like graphic tees) nor a sweatpants/leggings, but I kind of want some items with a Disney feel. I just bought this top and love it: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Agnes-Or...-Polka-Dots-Short-Sleeve-Peplum-Top/139596162
I also ordered this swimsuit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C2HQ75S?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1 (yes, I love the color red and polka dots, it's no wonder I'm a Minnie fan).
Can't wait to make more plans for this cruise!
My dh and I have been on one previous Disney cruise…..in October 2019, a two night Halloween on the High Seas cruise. We tried twice for a week long Mexican Riviera cruise with our kids and my mom, booking April 2020 and April 2021. Both were cancelled (obviously). I really wanted to reschedule another cruise with my kids, but they are all young adults starting out their careers, and it’s almost impossible to find a full week we could do something. And they don’t really want to go on a Disney cruise, although they like Disneyland and WDW. They want to go to Atlantis! I also offered to take my mom, but she is having many back problems and doesn’t feel she can travel right now until that is resolved. So, it’s just me and dh.
I’ve been on multiple other cruises, going back to 1983, on HAL, Carnival, Princess, RCCL and NCL, in addition to my one Disney cruise. Many of my cruises took place before I got married and on my honeymoon. Then with three kids, school tuition and activities, dh and I didn't cruise again until a few years ago. Before Covid, I took my mom and sister on 2 cruises and then dh and I went on two: Alaska and our Halloween Disney cruise. We actually had three other cruises cancelled during Covid (in addition to our Disney cruise cancellations), so are trying to make up for lost time!
Current plans include flying to Houston on Thursday December 2 and spending the night near Hobby airport. If we have no issues, our flight is expected to land at 3pm. Given the current state of air travel, that may or may not happen. I have convinced dh to travel with just carry on luggage, in case we have an issue with our travel. I don’t say this lightly. I have flown 3 or 4 times in the past few months and every flight has been changed, sometimes multiple times and every flight has been delayed or cancelled on the date of departure.
I booked two tastings on the ships: a wine tasting and champagne tasting. I am debating what to do (if anything) in Cozumel, so will keep researching. I am also still deciding how to get to and from Galveston. I may book a shuttle and I may book a private car.
I am also thinking about what to pack. I'm not really a casual t-shirt person (like graphic tees) nor a sweatpants/leggings, but I kind of want some items with a Disney feel. I just bought this top and love it: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Agnes-Or...-Polka-Dots-Short-Sleeve-Peplum-Top/139596162
I also ordered this swimsuit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C2HQ75S?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1 (yes, I love the color red and polka dots, it's no wonder I'm a Minnie fan).
Can't wait to make more plans for this cruise!