Hi -- we took a 4 day cruise on the wonder and life has been hectic so I don't even think I posted my comments! This was our 3rd disney cruise.
The ship is accessible and we didn't have any problems !
They have a new pirate show and they called the state room and suggested the best viewing spot for us which was nice. We were the first to board the ship which thrilled our son.
As usual the main problems are the ports!
Nassau was much better than when we were there in 98 (4th sailing of the magic). This time we found some curb cuts, people were friendly , and we did not see any drug sales. Disney does not offer any help finding excursions.
We found one company but when they didn't answer emails from there website we did not feel comfortable using them privately.
We did get off the ship and go to the straw market and a few other shops. Then we went to the public beach just beyond the straw market. Thanks for the suggestions that we found on these boards re: this beach. We had a few challenges getting there since they had some holes in the sidewalk but crossing the road and using the other sidewalk was successful. Once at the beach I swam while Dan sat in the sun. They have a paved area so he could sit and watch me without any problem. The bathhouse was ramped but I didn't go in to check out accessibility. We had a few people approach asking if we wanted braids or to buy jewelry BUT they were not pushy and it was fine. In fact quite a few locals said welcome to the bahamas and were friendly. We returned to the ship for lunch and then headed to a movie. This beach can be seen from the ship and not to far a walk. I was not successful inserting a picture so if anyone is heading to Nassau and wants to see it --email me and I can send one.
Castaway is lovely but we were disapointed that they still did not have an accessible path to the adult beach or the adult barbecue area. They were serving lobster there so I got two plates and carried it back to the runway area where Dan and I sat. I suggested to Jackie the cruise director and in comment cards to Disney that they need to have paved areas to these locations, a paved shade area with BIG umbrellas for the handicapped families to enjoy, and the ability to get to the adult barbecue. Even with those issues we LOVE castaway and it is the prettiest place I have ever been. Since we had a digital camera and laptop I snapped every angle of the place and my family says I over did the pictures! I enjoy seeing them though and enjoy changing my computer wallpaper with the various views of the island!
We stayed a few days before and after the cruise in Daytona so it stretched out the vacation. We will head back to Daytona in June and the countdown is on!
Linda
The ship is accessible and we didn't have any problems !
They have a new pirate show and they called the state room and suggested the best viewing spot for us which was nice. We were the first to board the ship which thrilled our son.
As usual the main problems are the ports!
Nassau was much better than when we were there in 98 (4th sailing of the magic). This time we found some curb cuts, people were friendly , and we did not see any drug sales. Disney does not offer any help finding excursions.
We found one company but when they didn't answer emails from there website we did not feel comfortable using them privately.
We did get off the ship and go to the straw market and a few other shops. Then we went to the public beach just beyond the straw market. Thanks for the suggestions that we found on these boards re: this beach. We had a few challenges getting there since they had some holes in the sidewalk but crossing the road and using the other sidewalk was successful. Once at the beach I swam while Dan sat in the sun. They have a paved area so he could sit and watch me without any problem. The bathhouse was ramped but I didn't go in to check out accessibility. We had a few people approach asking if we wanted braids or to buy jewelry BUT they were not pushy and it was fine. In fact quite a few locals said welcome to the bahamas and were friendly. We returned to the ship for lunch and then headed to a movie. This beach can be seen from the ship and not to far a walk. I was not successful inserting a picture so if anyone is heading to Nassau and wants to see it --email me and I can send one.
Castaway is lovely but we were disapointed that they still did not have an accessible path to the adult beach or the adult barbecue area. They were serving lobster there so I got two plates and carried it back to the runway area where Dan and I sat. I suggested to Jackie the cruise director and in comment cards to Disney that they need to have paved areas to these locations, a paved shade area with BIG umbrellas for the handicapped families to enjoy, and the ability to get to the adult barbecue. Even with those issues we LOVE castaway and it is the prettiest place I have ever been. Since we had a digital camera and laptop I snapped every angle of the place and my family says I over did the pictures! I enjoy seeing them though and enjoy changing my computer wallpaper with the various views of the island!
We stayed a few days before and after the cruise in Daytona so it stretched out the vacation. We will head back to Daytona in June and the countdown is on!
Linda