Disney/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| disneyworld land and cruise | 3/19/2011 | Michael Corbo |
| Q: march 2012 11 children & grand kids are going to Disney World. we want a land & cruise package. ... A: Lori The best place to book it a Disney specialized travel agent (such as myself, shameless plug ... | ||
| 3 night or 4 night? | 2/1/2011 | Lori Hardegree |
| Q: We are considering taking our first cruise and are trying to decide if we should make it a 3 night ... A: Lauren! Glad to hear that you are considering your first cruise vacation! Cruising is one of my ... | ||
| earliest boarding time | 5/12/2009 | Michael Corbo |
| Q: We are sailing on the Disney Wonder this week and staying in Cocoa Beach with friends the night ... A: Nancy Officially, i believe boarding time is 12:30pm, but most time they open up about 11:30-11:45. ... | ||
| irons | 4/23/2009 | Michael Corbo |
| Q: We are going on the 7 day Disney Magic Cruise with several other family members. I am a little ... A: None of the cruise lines allow ironing in the stateroom. It's considered a fire hazard. Pressing ... | ||
| Disney Cruise | 10/13/2008 | Michael Corbo |
| Q: I'm looking to book a cruise out of Port Canaveral with my family. We love in the Orlando area and ... A: I would recommend the 4 day over the 3 day. 3 days is just not enough. It seems that you are ... | ||
| cost | 3/21/2008 | Lori Hardegree |
| Q: I would really like to take my family on a Disney Cruise but it seems so expensive. Are there ever ... A: Beth! There are a few times of year where you are more likely to find lower pricing on a Disney ... | ||
| passport cards | 3/15/2008 | Lori Hardegree |
| Q: Will the new passport card be sufficient for travel to the Caribbean or will we need full passports? A: Rich! The new passport cards are good for travel by car or by ship to Mexico, Canada or the ... | ||
| soda? | 3/12/2008 | Lori Hardegree |
| Q: I've heard conflicting reports on this. Are sodas free on the Disney ships? Do you have to buy a ... A: Debbie! Soda is free on the Disney ships during meals or if you get it from Deck 9 Aft however if ... | ||
| stateroom choice | 3/10/2008 | Lori Hardegree |
| Q: What is the difference between a standard inside cabin and a deluxe inside cabin? Is it just what ... A: Categories 11 and 12 are standard inside staterooms and category 10 is a deluxe inside stateroom. ... | ||
| snorkeling in the Eastern Caribbean | 2/28/2008 | Lori Hardegree |
| Q: My family is planning an Eastern Caribbean cruise. My husband wants to go snorkleling and we've ... A: St. John is still my favorite snorkeling location on the Eastern Caribbean itinerary but there are a ... | ||
| snorkeling in the Eastern Caribbean | 2/24/2008 | Lori Hardegree |
| Q: My family is planning an Eastern Caribbean cruise. My husband wants to go snorkleling and we've ... A: I agree that the Eastern Caribbean itineraries offer some great snorkeling opportunities. When are ... | ||
| Disney Cruise Questions - Deposit, Staterooms, Special Cruises | 12/26/2007 | Carolyn Darbonne |
| Q: We are planning to take a Disney Cruise in 2009 with my husband's side of the family. There will be ... A: Hope these answers help ! Is it worth it to book a cruise that has two stops at Castaway Cay? ... | ||
| Palo | 2/23/2007 | Michael Corbo |
| Q: on no no. the flounders was avaiable but the Palo was showing no availabilty. do you think we can ... A: Yes, they save reservations for Palo on board booking. When you check in at the terminal they ... | ||
| Palo | 2/22/2007 | Michael Corbo |
| Q: we have never been on a cruise before so if you could please be specific in your answer. We are ... A: Rekha When you say you booked Flounders, did you already book it online? If so, it should show up ... | ||
| culinary question | 5/17/2006 | Julia Elzie |
| Q: I recently traveled on the Disney Magic in March. my oldest son has food allergies. I asked to ... A: Deborah, Thank you for your question - I am very happy to help! Yes, you can expect the same ... | ||
| Where to stay | 2/5/2006 | Julia Elzie |
| Q: Julia, we are planning a trip to disney arriving the 8th of april leaving on the 13th. We have 3 ... A: If budget is a consideration, I would suggest doing 2 rooms at the Port Orleans Riverside or French ... | ||
| vacation packages | 1/24/2006 | Julia Elzie |
| Q: Im trying to plan a disney vacation for 3 adults and two children between feb. 18 and the 26th. I ... A: I would be happy to assist you with your travel arrangements. In order to proceed, I will need to ... | ||
| Disney World vacation | 10/29/2005 | Julia Elzie |
| Q: We are going to take a trip to Disney World (with cruise) in February 2006 (with one 5 and one 8 ... A: Melanie, Thank you for your question about a Disney World/Disney cruise vacation! I am very happy ... | ||
| Disney Land or Disney World | 2/13/2005 | Julia Elzie |
| Q: Let me give you some background before I get to the questions. My wife and I have four kids, 2 girls ... A: I have an aunt who lives just above Ft. Edmonton and the Whitemud Freeway. My father grew up in ... | ||
| Ft. lauderdale and WDW | 12/31/2004 | Julia Elzie |
| Q: I am going to WDW for the third time but I will combine a cruise vacation with disney vacation. I ... A: Maria, Happy New Year! I think the best way to get from south Florida to Orlando is by flying - ... | ||
| Disney and Ft. Lauderdale | 12/31/2004 | Michael Corbo |
| Q: I am going to WDW for the third time but I will combine a cruise vacation with disney vacation. I ... A: Fort Lauderdale is about 200 miles from Disney. Amtrak does run daily service, depending on how many ... | ||
| children and opening | 10/29/2004 | Julia Elzie |
| Q: 1. Will any of the waterparks be closed. We arrive on 1st january 2005 and leave on 14th January ... A: The only water park that will be closed is the River Country Water Park, which has been closed for ... | ||
| question | 8/26/2004 | Julia Elzie |
| Q: my name is Kate and i really want to get involved in a travel industry. I was just wondering - some ... A: Kate, It simply isn't true that you will be working in a travel agency forever - you can work for ... | ||
| Disney Cruise in August | 6/22/2004 | Carolyn Darbonne |
| Q: In August I will be taking cruise with my ENTIRE family, through the Make A Wish Foundation. We ... A: For some reason I never got your question until now , I hope you had a great time on your cruise ... | ||
| Dining | 2/25/2004 | Julia Elzie |
| Q: Q1) I bought disney package that include $25 gift certificate to Planet Hollywood - downtown disney. ... A: On your package, I would suggest using the other options for your Choice Feature, either the ... | ||
| Disney Wonder | 6/24/2003 | Michael Corbo |
| Q: My wife and I will be sailing on the Wonder Aug. 14-17. I just had a couple of questions. I know ... A: Joe, You can always ask the cabin stweard to get it pressed for you too. But on the shorter ... | ||
| Disney cruise with grandson | 10/15/2002 | Rebekah Mahnken |
| Q: We plan to cruise with our grandson, 4, without his parents. He has his own passport. Do we need any ... A: Your Disney cruise documents will contain a form the parents will need to sign and have notorized ... | ||
| Western - excursions | 8/20/2002 | Rebekah Mahnken |
| Q: Do you have any information on the excursions? The travel brochures are designed to sell, but I'd ... A: The best reference for the excursions can be found on Disney Cruise's website at: ... | ||
| Disney Cruise Excursions/kids | 3/1/2002 | Rebekah Mahnken |
| Q: We are travelling with 3 families, a total of 7 children, on the Disney Wonder to Nassau and ... A: You will have a wonderful time on this ship! I absolutely love it. The nursery has very limited ... | ||
| Dining Recommendations | 1/23/2002 | Michael Corbo |
| Q: Going on our first Disney Cruise this month on the Wonder. Any recommendations on which restaurants ... A: Rick, I am assuming that since you are asking which restaurant to skip, that you are only doing the ... | ||
| Cruise Info | 1/14/2002 | Michael Corbo |
| Q: Michael, Been to WDW and Universal. Going to try the 4 day cruise this year in May. We've got three ... A: Larry, It's a great starter cruise for anyone with kids and for those who have nver been on a ... | ||
| 4night on land/3 nights @ sea Pkg. | 10/15/2001 | Rebekah Mahnken |
| Q: I recently got a quote from Disney.com for the 4 nights on land/ 3nights @ sea for my husband and I ... A: Congratulations! You will have a wonderful time on this trip. I am very excited for you. You are ... | ||
| Disney Cruise | 7/9/2001 | John G. Leckie |
| Q: ON a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate the Disney Wonder with other Cruises? Do they have a ... A: I would rate the Disney Wonder as a 8.5. Especially for a family get away. The ship is fairly ... | ||
| competion | 1/29/2001 | John G. Leckie |
| Q: What other cruise line is Disney probably in most competion with? A: Currently Disney's biggest competition is from other cruise lines in Port Canerveral (Carnival and ... | ||
| theme park ticket prices | 1/14/2001 | Michael Corbo |
| Q: Where can I get the cheapest tickets for a "3 day park hopper" enough for a family of four or five? ... A: Here in the US, there is no such ticket as a 3 day park hopper. The minimum is 4 day and the price ... | ||
| Weather in June | 12/19/2000 | John G. Leckie |
| Q: We are looking at travelling in mid-June on the Bahamas cruise. One member of our party does not ... A: Have no doubt that it is definately going to be hot; however there usually is a great breeze across ... | ||
| Customer Service & Accomodations | 12/1/2000 | Patricia Savona |
| Q: I'm in the customer service biz so I take to heart what people say about customer service. I was ... A: We had an outside suite with a small deck on the ship. We had 5 people in the suite (3 kids) and it ... | ||
| Disney Wonder Cruise | 10/7/2000 | Michael Corbo |
| Q: Is there a resource available (i.e. book, internet site, etc.) with in-depth information on Disney ... A: Just following up on your previous question and hoping that you have found everything that you ... | ||
| disney cruise | 9/13/2000 | Patricia Savona |
| Q: .Is January a good time to take the Disney cruise with my 11 year old? The boat that travels to the ... A: Yes, January is a great time to take your cruise. We took ours in Nov. And just missed Hurricane ... | ||
| Beverages brought onboard | 4/5/2000 | Carolyn Darbonne |
| Q: We are a group of 10, some of us like alcoholic beverages, are we allowed to bring our own ... A: I have to say you have asked this question of the right person :) šoš I traveled with 2 other adults ... | ||
Michael Corbo
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
stateroom layouts, activities, ports of call,; ammenities on board, restaurants. Food reviews, dining and spa reservations, shore excursions, non cruise sanctioned activities in port, entertainment, Kids Clubs and activities.
Experience
I have cruised on the inaugural voyage of the Magic in AUgust of 1998, have done extensive research in the ship and it's twin the Wonder. I have access to lots of pre planning information. Also knowledgable on available cruise discounts.
Education/Credentials
Graduate of the Disney College of Knowledge
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