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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 01-03-2007 04:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Cunard Fan:
Also (thought its kind of off the topic) what kind of perpulsion do their ships have (shaft or pod)?

They have twin shafts driving 6-bladed props, along with a dual-rudder system.

Rich

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 01-03-2007 06:55 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Linerrich:
They have twin shafts driving 6-bladed props, along with a dual-rudder system.
Rich

And the best looking sterns since the Sovereign Class.

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Rex
First Class Passenger
Member # 1113

posted 01-03-2007 07:34 PM

Since they have a EuroDisney and a Tokyo Disneyland, would it make sense for them to have two extra ships for the Asian and European markets? No? I don't know, I am just asking....

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 01-05-2007 01:51 AM

I thought disney didn't own the park in Tokyo or is it Hong Kong I am thinking of.

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HKcruises
First Class Passenger
Member # 6094

posted 01-05-2007 10:07 AM

Disney has parks in both HK and Tokyo

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 01-05-2007 03:53 PM

quote:
Originally posted by HKcruises:
Disney has parks in both HK and Tokyo

But I thought that one of them was not owned by Disney but had permission to use Disney characters and stuff.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 01-05-2007 07:40 PM

Like w/the formerly owned Disney stores, they may have a licencing agreement w/an outside firm to operate a theme park. Disney Stores formerly based in Glendale, CA sold off all company owned stores a few years ago. Disney still owns and operates the larger resorts.

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 01-21-2007 12:01 PM

Apparently Disney is going to move the Disney Magic to back to California in 2008. Heres the link to the article on Cruise Critic.
http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=1918
Did anyone here take one of the west coast Disney cruises back in 2005?

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BigUFan
First Class Passenger
Member # 1382

posted 01-29-2007 12:44 PM

I don't see myself doing a Disney Cruise anytime soon. I just looked at their site last night for comparison purposes, and a three-night run to the Bahamas out of Port Canaveral works out to $1500-$1700 total for two depending on the stateroom (and we're not talking about suites here; not even balcony staterooms). Why do that when I can spend roughly $1200 total for 3 nights on the Westerdam, and get a balcony stateroom out of it? Disney's just too expensive, and from some of the other posts I've read concerning their service and food, it's clearly not worth it. I can spend less money in their theme parks for a whole week (alright, so maybe my proximity gives me an unfair advantage

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avalon1025
First Class Passenger
Member # 5383

posted 01-29-2007 10:47 PM

As a travel agent, I booked my first Disney Cruise for some clients, now I am sure their onbaord service is great, but I find them a mess at their reservation center (ie: they sent my client info on their flights without the T/A knowing) and they are very elitest about their product. These clients are paying luxury cruise prices for characters around the ship? I guess I just don't get it.

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LeBarryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 5308

posted 01-29-2007 10:54 PM

Yes Disney is overpriced, but a fine product. I'd cruise on them any time.

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nycruiser
First Class Passenger
Member # 960

posted 01-29-2007 11:19 PM

I agree with le Barryboat. I know I said it before but I will say it again I like Disney Cruise Line. Their are costly but I found them nicer then the Sovereign and Fantasy. As with anything their are people who love something and people who hate it. I last cruised on Disney in May 06 and cruise Royal Carib (EOS) in July '06 and the Noordam of HAL in Jan '07. So i feel I can do soem comparing since the cruises were close together. To me Disney had almost the calibur of HAL (HAL was even still a notch above with service.) Royal's food was average but the ship was stunning. Disney hands down had the most elegant ship IMO followed by the Noordam. I also felt their food was just as good as HAL's plus with Disney soda is included as well as top notch entertainment albeit its mainly Disney themed BUT the calibur is different then HAL and Royal Disney has a broadway feel and professionalism to it. To me the Noordam was dull at night. 8:00pm/9:00pm I was one of the 40 people out! But then again I loved my HAL cruise but while I was on there I met a couple who hated everything about it. I can't see why to them Princess was the best. To each their own ---- is that how that saying goes?

I am TA too and agree on their reservation center. I alway seem to get what sounds like a craby old lady (I know thats mean). And yes they love bypassing the agent and send clients documents and the like!

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nycruiser
First Class Passenger
Member # 960

posted 01-29-2007 11:24 PM

I also meant to say that anything Disney has they overprice. Take their falgship resort in DisneyWorld Orlando, Florida. It's called the Grand Floridian. I stayed their and thought it was a lovely 4 star resort however their most enexpenisive room was $400 per night plus tax! To me thats a bit much but they get away with it. They have the name.

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 01-30-2007 06:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by nycruiser:
I have sailed Disney twice. Once with my family and once with adult friends (25-30 yrs old) and I had more fun just as adults. Compared to other lines I saw less kids! People think I am nuts when I say this but it was true on my sailing. I have been on over 20 cruises and by far the Disney Cruise is up there with my Celebrity Cruises. But we all have different taste and expectations. One of my worst cruises (still wasnt that bad) was a Costa Cruise in Europe (the itinerary was spectacular) but I felt Costa has lots of work to do in regards to food and service but thats my opinion. Would I sail them again: sure!
Getting back to Disney I am a travel agent as well and I always get very good feedback with DCL.

I heard their ocean liner profiles have added 20% to the building costs

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 01-30-2007 10:10 AM

quote:
Originally posted by nycruiser:
..however their most enexpenisive room was $400 per night plus tax! To me thats a bit much but they get away with it.

Only becuse people pay it. As I said before they are one of the worlds most respected brands, love em or hate em.

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 01-30-2007 10:20 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
Only becuse people pay it. As I said before they are one of the worlds most respected brands, love em or hate em.

The die-hard Disney fans are also the ones who pay top premium rates to stay at the beautiful on-site properties at DisneyWorld, and other parks. These are the people who don't flinch at Disney's cruise fares.

Those folks who would stay off-site at the EconoLodge for $59/night (and there's nothing wrong with that) are not typically the passengers that readily pay Disney's cruise fares!

Rich

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BigUFan
First Class Passenger
Member # 1382

posted 01-30-2007 11:30 AM

quote:
Malcolm wrote:
Only becuse people pay it.

Funny, I was just going to say blame the fools willing to pay it.

I think DCL is one of those things where you really need to be a fan of the other products, meaning a Disney cruise is best suited to Disney fans who want a cruise. If you're not that much of a Disney fan, it probably doesn't pay to go.

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