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*NikkiBell* · 11-12-2010, 04:49 PM

I just realized something.

Where are we going on 3.0? LOL

3guysandagal · 11-12-2010, 05:49 PM

Well, to answer my own question, I went to the link as directed and figured out a few things.
First, and foremost, Cat 6A and B are aft staterooms not midship staterooms, so thats a no go, plexiglass or solid.
Cat 4A to 4D are family staterooms, sleep up to 5, not what I need, but have midship staterooms and is an option nonetheless.
So it seems my best option is a Cat 5A to 5E, sleeps up to 4, of which only 100-130 can be considered "midship".
Now, after reading Room317's post, I came to the conclusion that a dummy cruise booking may be the way to go and start thinking about Dec 2012 as our boys will not be out of school until the 27th or 28th as well.
And, just a heads up, while doing this, I counted how many inside staterooms were available (not what I want, but curious) as these are pretty popular with the single and double cruisers.
Total inside staterooms in Cat's 10A and 11A-C is 135.
These may go fast. JMHO

3guysandagal · 11-12-2010, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *NikkiBell*

I just realized something.

Where are we going on 3.0? LOL

5 night Bahamian

Itinerary can be found here http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com...as.htm#special

jpeka65844 · 11-12-2010, 06:09 PM

At first, I requested a quote for a Cat 6 room. I didn't realize that these are all aft.

So my only option for midship is 5A-E? Am I understanding that right?

*NikkiBell* · 11-12-2010, 06:26 PM

I know nothing about cruising and I am not ashamed to admit it. Even before 3.0 was announced, I said that I'd go on the Dream as my first cruise. Is there a primer somewhere to help me understand all of this?

3guysandagal · 11-12-2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpeka65844

At first, I requested a quote for a Cat 6 room. I didn't realize that these are all aft.

So my only option for midship is 5A-E? Am I understanding that right?

No, there are also midship in Cat 4A-D, but those are Family rooms that sleep 5, and are about $230 more for 2 people.
These are verandah rooms, if you want midship inside or Oceanview there are other options available. 9B, 10A, 11A-C.

deck plans http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com...amDeckPlan.jpg

paulasillars · 11-12-2010, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *NikkiBell*

I just realized something.

Where are we going on 3.0? LOL

Who cares where we are going

Dummy date transfered and deposit paid... see you all on board!

*NikkiBell* · 11-12-2010, 07:00 PM

I hear ya, Paula! It's so going to be an ABD 3.0!

lugnut33 · 11-12-2010, 07:12 PM

What is wrong with an aft room?

Kuffam · 11-13-2010, 10:04 AM

My wife thinks I'm nuts. But as a graduation gift to myself, I get to go on Podcast cruise 3.0!

jpeka65844 · 11-13-2010, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lugnut33

What is wrong with an aft room?

Some people maintain that aft rooms feel more of the motion of the ship. I'm borderline when it comes to motion sickness. I can't ride in the backseat of a car. I haven't been on a boat in maybe 10 years and it didn't bother me then, but we figure better safe than sorry!!!

DisneyKevin · 11-13-2010, 10:59 AM

Personally....John and I prefer aft staterooms.

It's much quieter back there.

The aft elevators are never crowded.

On the Magic and the Wonder, the restaurants, drink station, quick service places etc are all in the aft. This makes bringing breakfast back to the room easier.

It's not unusual for aft staterooms to get seats in the restaurants for the Muster Drill

Our stateroom on PCC 2.0 is an aft stateroom...by choice.

*NikkiBell* · 11-13-2010, 11:09 AM

Okay, I am cruise dumb. What is an aft room? I've heard that it is either better or worse, but what is the difference?

jpeka65844 · 11-13-2010, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *NikkiBell*

Okay, I am cruise dumb. What is an aft room? I've heard that it is either better or worst, but what is the difference?

Aft rooms are ones at the backend of the ship. You're basically hanging off the end of the boat. :-) There's some good pics on this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2586763

Kevin, I do believe we would enjoy an aft room for the quietness and seclusion but I don't want to risk being miserable.

DisneyKevin · 11-13-2010, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *NikkiBell*

Okay, I am cruise dumb. What is an aft room? I've heard that it is either better or worst, but what is the difference?

The three sections of the ship are the Fore (front), Mid Ship (middle) and Aft (back) sections.

There are also the Port side (left) and Starboard side (right).

People feel that Mid Ship rooms feel less motion. Think of a teeter totter and how the middle moves less than either end.

Also, to minimize movement, people feel that the lower decks feel less movement.

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11-12-2010, 05:49 PM	#47
3guysandagal Sailed with the Podcasters on the Wonder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Posts: 3,245	Well, to answer my own question, I went to the link as directed and figured out a few things. First, and foremost, Cat 6A and B are aft staterooms not midship staterooms, so thats a no go, plexiglass or solid. Cat 4A to 4D are family staterooms, sleep up to 5, not what I need, but have midship staterooms and is an option nonetheless. So it seems my best option is a Cat 5A to 5E, sleeps up to 4, of which only 100-130 can be considered "midship". Now, after reading Room317's post, I came to the conclusion that a dummy cruise booking may be the way to go and start thinking about Dec 2012 as our boys will not be out of school until the 27th or 28th as well. And, just a heads up, while doing this, I counted how many inside staterooms were available (not what I want, but curious) as these are pretty popular with the single and double cruisers. Total inside staterooms in Cat's 10A and 11A-C is 135. These may go fast. JMHO __________________ 1972-OFFSITE-WITH PARENTAL UNITS1986-OFFSITE-WITH FRIENDS, SPRING BREAK IN FT LAUD-IN A '69 GTO CONV.1990-OFFSITE-DW BEFORE WE MET AND HER 1st TIME AT THE WORLD2006 DEC 20-29-POR-FIRST TRIP WITH DW, DS9, DS32007 DEC 4-18-POR, FW CABINS-ME, DW, DS10, DS42008 DEC 9-19-POR-AND BOUGHT DVC @ BLT!!2009-MAY 5-19-POR AND PODCAST CRUISE 1.02009-NOV 30-OKW2009-DEC 1-15-FIRST TRIP "HOME" TO BLT2009-DEC 15-19-OKW2009-DEC 19-27-DOLPHIN2009-DEC 27-31-OKW2010-APR 11-19-ABD IN DISNEYLAND WITH THE PODCAST TEAMNEXT UP - 2010-DEC 8-10-SSRDEC 10-12-SWANDEC 12-16-PODCAST CRUISE 2.0DEC 16-19-SWANDEC 19-27-OKWDEC 27-JAN 1-AKV

11-12-2010, 06:09 PM	#49
jpeka65844 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,483	At first, I requested a quote for a Cat 6 room. I didn't realize that these are all aft. So my only option for midship is 5A-E? Am I understanding that right? __________________ Denice T. Olathe, KS

11-12-2010, 06:26 PM	#50
NikkiBell Careful with the Cool Whip! LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!! I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,953	I know nothing about cruising and I am not ashamed to admit it. Even before 3.0 was announced, I said that I'd go on the Dream as my first cruise. Is there a primer somewhere to help me understand all of this? __________________ Nikki DIS Unplugged Forum Moderator & Blogger disboards.com blog.wdwinfo.com 2011 - GC, Swan 2010 - AKLV 2009 - AKLV, DxDP/OKW, DDP 2008 - SSR, PFTS, MNSSHP/AKLV, 1st DVC Trip, DxDP 2007 - PC, MNSSHP 2006-7 - POFQ, Premium DP 2006 - PC 2005 - POFQ, Premium DP 2004 - PC, Silver Plan 1998 - ASMu 1997-94 - Off-Site

11-12-2010, 07:00 PM	#53
NikkiBell Careful with the Cool Whip! LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!! I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,953	I hear ya, Paula! It's so going to be an ABD 3.0! __________________ Nikki DIS Unplugged Forum Moderator & Blogger disboards.com blog.wdwinfo.com 2011 - GC, Swan 2010 - AKLV 2009 - AKLV, DxDP/OKW, DDP 2008 - SSR, PFTS, MNSSHP/AKLV, 1st DVC Trip, DxDP 2007 - PC, MNSSHP 2006-7 - POFQ, Premium DP 2006 - PC 2005 - POFQ, Premium DP 2004 - PC, Silver Plan 1998 - ASMu 1997-94 - Off-Site

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11-12-2010, 07:12 PM	#54
lugnut33 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,666	What is wrong with an aft room? __________________

11-13-2010, 10:04 AM	#55
Kuffam Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 272	Just book Podcast Cruise 3.0! My wife thinks I'm nuts. But as a graduation gift to myself, I get to go on Podcast cruise 3.0! __________________

11-13-2010, 10:59 AM	#57
DisneyKevin Kelvis Above the Pearls Below the Crown Such a tease! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,295	Personally....John and I prefer aft staterooms. It's much quieter back there. The aft elevators are never crowded. On the Magic and the Wonder, the restaurants, drink station, quick service places etc are all in the aft. This makes bringing breakfast back to the room easier. It's not unusual for aft staterooms to get seats in the restaurants for the Muster Drill Our stateroom on PCC 2.0 is an aft stateroom...by choice. __________________

11-13-2010, 11:09 AM	#58
NikkiBell Careful with the Cool Whip! LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!! I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,953	Okay, I am cruise dumb. What is an aft room? I've heard that it is either better or worse, but what is the difference? __________________ Nikki DIS Unplugged Forum Moderator & Blogger disboards.com blog.wdwinfo.com 2011 - GC, Swan 2010 - AKLV 2009 - AKLV, DxDP/OKW, DDP 2008 - SSR, PFTS, MNSSHP/AKLV, 1st DVC Trip, DxDP 2007 - PC, MNSSHP 2006-7 - POFQ, Premium DP 2006 - PC 2005 - POFQ, Premium DP 2004 - PC, Silver Plan 1998 - ASMu 1997-94 - Off-Site Last edited by NikkiBell; 11-13-2010 at 11:26 AM. Reason: typo

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