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Malcolm @ cruisepage
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posted 11-25-2005 07:39 AM

... cruise on Disney in the Med?

Yes or No and your reasons please.

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Ernst
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posted 11-25-2005 07:47 AM

No - I prefere other vessels in the Mediteranean. I would neverthless consider a Disney cruise out of interest - but preferably not in European waters.

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TBirdFrank
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posted 11-25-2005 08:10 AM

Sorry Malcolm the mouse disney appeal to me

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r.fiebig
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posted 11-25-2005 09:11 AM

Malcolm,

sure. I enjoy trying out "new" products ("new" means "new for me"). I had to "usual European reservations" against Carnival - and when I gave them a try I was very positively surprised about the quality of their product. While I'm not a Disney fan (too bad there is no Tom & Jerry cruise line ) I would certainly give their product a try. And doing so in the Mediterranean would be easier for me than doing so in the Caribbean.

Best,

Raoul

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Sailor Sam
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posted 11-25-2005 09:48 AM

Europeans don't exist. We are Belgians, Frenchmen, Germans, etc. Nowhere else can you find such big differences in tastes and customs packed together on a relatively small surface.
That is our weakness and our strenght.

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Clad
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posted 11-25-2005 11:50 AM

I checked Disney's web pages first and the answer is clearly NO.
If invited for a weekend on a cruise to nowhere I might enjoy like a day in Disney World, but not as a real cruise.
Just the thought of returning e.g. from visiting one of the most revered sites of christianity or highlights of ancient cultures to be greeted by Mickey Mouse and to have the choice between "big screen plasma TVs tuned into ESPN" and "cadillac fins" with "personal listing stations" makes me shudder.

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mec1
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posted 11-25-2005 12:48 PM

wAIT TILL YOU TRY THE FOOD!

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 11-25-2005 12:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mec1:
wAIT TILL YOU TRY THE FOOD!

LOL - I know, actually this is not funny as soon as you are aboard and at sea....

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
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Member # 301

posted 11-25-2005 04:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Sailor Sam:
Europeans don't exist. We are Belgians, Frenchmen, Germans, etc. Nowhere else can you find such big differences in tastes and customs packed together on a relatively small surface.
That is our weakness and our strenght.

Agreed! So Brits, Belgians, French, Germen etc. would you cruise Disney inthe Med?

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Lux
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posted 11-25-2005 04:30 PM

Not unless it was ridiculously cheap, plus ex-uk&return.
It isn't anything to do with the -seemingly- emotive issue of food style. For the exploring Med ports I would prefer a small ship.

Lux

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Matts
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posted 11-25-2005 04:53 PM

Yes - IF they were at their current US prices, which is about the same a s a regular european price cruise. Yes because I want to try the product, yes because I want to see the ship and I'd prefer to do it on a 2 night cruise to nowhere, which is just about enough to have an 'experience' in my humble opinion!

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
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Member # 301

posted 11-25-2005 04:58 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Matts:
Yes because I want to try the product..

With all due respect Matts, don't you wish to try EVERY ship in the world.

(There's nothing wrong with that ambition).

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Matts
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posted 11-25-2005 05:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
With all due respect Matts, don't you wish to try EVERY ship in the world.
(There's nothing wrong with that ambition).

Of course. How else will I know which is my favourite

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Sailor
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posted 11-25-2005 05:02 PM

NO...for me I can`t relate Donald and Mickey to cruising, somehow it doesn`t fit the Hertigae found in European Ports.....neither can I imagine going on a McShip

...despite the fact that Swissair once had an MD80 holiday charter in cooperation with McD..incl. the Hamburgers!!

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PamM
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posted 11-25-2005 05:05 PM

I would also do a 2 or 3 nighter to check out a vessel whatever it was, unless the price was extortionate... but that is entirely different from booking a week's cruise or longer for a vacation/holiday. I would not do the latter on Disney in the Med. My kids would like to try Disney, but their comment regarding the Med when I asked, was NO! From Florida or nothing. The 'nothing' is what they will get

Pam

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
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Member # 301

posted 11-25-2005 05:13 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Sailor:
NO...for me I can`t relate Donald and Mickey to cruising, somehow it doesn`t fit the Hertigae found in European Ports.....

I have the same feeling towards Carnival ships cruising in Alaska. Surely the internal decor is at odds with the natural beauty of Alaska?

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Pascal
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posted 11-26-2005 04:01 AM

No, No, No, I wouldn't cruise a Disney ship. Nothing against American ships as I would gladly try Celebrity, NCL, RCI or even Carnival. But a Disney ship, no thanks. I nearly comitted suicide visiting Disneyland Paris and I can't imagine being stuck on a ship one week with Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. I'm sure they have great programs for kids, but as I don't have children, I really don't see any interest for this line. More over their fares seem completely overpriced.

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Maasdam
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posted 11-26-2005 06:52 AM

I would only sail Disney fore there ships. I'm impressed by there sheer beauty of the vessels. They are really the most handsome of the modern cruise fleet.

And yes i'm wondering how the interior a/b the ships looks. Till date i have not seen good pictures of the interior.

Greetings Ben.

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CGT
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posted 11-26-2005 11:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by PamM:
My kids would like to try Disney, but their comment regarding the Med when I asked, was NO! From Florida or nothing. The 'nothing' is what they will get
Pam

That's because they want to go to Walt Disney World too!

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CGT
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posted 11-26-2005 11:29 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Pascal:
No, No, No, I wouldn't cruise a Disney ship. Nothing against American ships as I would gladly try Celebrity, NCL, RCI or even Carnival. But a Disney ship, no thanks. I nearly comitted suicide visiting Disneyland Paris and I can't imagine being stuck on a ship one week with Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. I'm sure they have great programs for kids, but as I don't have children, I really don't see any interest for this line. More over their fares seem completely overpriced.

Nearly comitted suicide? You should have! Disneyland Paris is the most beautiful Disney theme park ever built (well along with Tokyo DisneySea). NOBODY, I say again NOBODY builds theme parks as elaborately or with such attention to beautiful detail and creativity as Disney, that is why they are the best in the world!

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Pascal
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posted 11-27-2005 03:03 AM

CGT I don't like theme parks, that's all. It's just a matter of taste. I recognize that Disney makes an excellent job in this buisness... but it's simply not for me. I'm aware being a weird person and I surely don't pretend detaining the absolute truth. I understand that most people would have a great time in this kind of resorts and I just say "good for you".

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
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Member # 301

posted 11-27-2005 04:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by CGT:
Disneyland Paris is the most beautiful Disney theme park ever built (well along with Tokyo DisneySea).

It has been suggested that the French staff at Disneyland Paris are not as good as those in America.

I've been to Disneyland (CA), Disneyworld (FL) and Disneyland Paris. The Paris one was certainly not as 'happy' as the American ones. It has nothing to do with architecture or facilities, it’s to do with staff and culture.

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MOORHOUSE
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posted 11-27-2005 05:29 AM

I have been to both the Paris and Florida parks, and can honestly say that they are totally different opperations. Disney World just has the wow factor that cannot be supplied in Paris IMHO.

Regarding cruising with Disney in the Med, I can honestly say I would love to.

I have to admit I am a big kid, and totally love the Disney approach to everything. The ships are getting quite old for such a premium service, so I would probably have to check out a recent review to see what they had to say about the condition of things now.

Anyway, an almost definate yes from me.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
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posted 11-27-2005 05:44 AM

I think the 'No's' are winning so far.

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CGT
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posted 11-27-2005 10:17 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
It has been suggested that the French staff at Disneyland Paris are not as good as those in America.
I've been to Disneyland (CA), Disneyworld (FL) and Disneyland Paris. The Paris one was certainly not as 'happy' as the American ones. It has nothing to do with architecture or facilities, it’s to do with staff and culture.
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Actually Malcolm, the best staff is at Tokyo Disneyland. That park is also the best maintained, but DLP is the most beautiful of the "Castle" parks.

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