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The steak in both chops and giovannis was way better than the steak in the mdr. There was no comparison. That is not to say my son and i couldn't eat the mdr steak...it was fine, but not what you would get in a better restaurant. My son did order the steak for an extra fee one night in mdr and it was a better cut off meat. Jane

I'm trying to remember...i think just look up consent to travel form online. My husband signed it in front of a notary. Jane

I can answer that while I never had to show the travel consent form, I was advised to have one for my minor children since my husband wasn't cruising. I totally think that you should have one for the boyfriend, since he is a, minor traveling to another country. If anything comes up, you will definitely want that form. My 18 year old was able to go to the bars and nightclubs but was not served on the ship. Jane

My teens had a blast swimming with the dolphins but if you don't want beach and can't do atvs I'm not sue what else is out there other than shopping. You could totally stay on the ship and enjoy having fewer people. Otherwise i will be interested to see what people have to suggest! Jane

This was so interesting to read. It's not likely to be an itinerary that I will take so I loved reading all about it! Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your incredible cruise! Jane

So I love rum drinks, but very little experience with trying rums other than Malibu and captain Morgan! I need you to list all the rums on rc and tell me what drinks they'd be good in! I'd be happy to publish my testing results after my March freedom cruise! Jane

We didn't get the internet on either cruise with the kids and we did fine. We would talk about the day and they knew generally where we would be. It was never a problem. I have always brought my own shampoo and conditioner... just a snob and don't love the cheap all in ones (my hair is too long). I've never needed the hair dryer but there should definitely be one! Have a great time! I will be at Disney ruining a half marathon I haven't trained for and dreaming about my freedom cruise in March! Jane

I am so enjoying your happiness on this cruise! It reminds me how much I love cruising and how not to sweat any little stuff. I wasn't able to tender at coco cay so I can't wait to hear all about it. Jane

Ok loving your blog! And loving that you are loving your cruise! Hope Tuesday was as awesome as Monday! Jane

Powerade is not (it is on the freestyle machine). Lemonade, some fountain fruit drinks (thinking like hi-c type fruit punch), coffee (not starbucks) tea (hot and iced) and milk are free. I'm sure someone will correct me if I goofed but I think this is pretty much it. We got the drink pkg for my 13 year old and she never ever used it... she just drank water! Jane

I'm hoping for that black Friday or cyber Monday sale! And hey, I keep hoping for my Detroit lions not to embarrass themselves on thanksgiving! Jane

By 2023 I will have my youngest in college and we might be trying celebrity. This looks interesting for sure! Jane

We took a taxi from the airport and it was, extremely clear where to go and how much the taxi was. It was easy as could be. That was last year so pre-hurricane though. Jane

Sounds like my son! Sometimes he would get a burger with his steak! He is now 18 and we visited him this, weekend at college. He asked us to take him to buffalo wild wings since he'd already had steak at his dorm the night beefier. Honestly, these dorm cafeterias are like eating at the windjammer every night... the selection is amazing! Jane

I saw it right after I posted! So glad you enjoyed it and that it lived up to all your planning! Jane

So glad you had a great trip!! Jane

Sounds like all of us! Did you have a good time? Been waiting to hear how it was! Jane

We did cocoa beach shuttle. It was 83 a couple years ago and that was to go from mco to our la quinta hotel and then the shuttle from the hotel to the shop. They were great and even brought my daughter's jacket back the next day before we cruised. Cocoa beach is a great way to start your cruise. We stayed on the beach and felt like we really had an extra vacation day. Depending on the hotel, it can be cheaper than the port Canaveral hotels...i haven't really priced those though. Jane

I would love for you to share your cruise compass... is this the eastern 6 day to cozumel, Costa Maya and grand Cayman? I will be on that cruise in March. I bought the pkg last week for 45 a day plus gratuities and saved about 70 dollars off full price. Jane

Wish I'd known this before I goodwilled all my unused cups lol! Jane

My teens didn't have any issues with the pullmans... and my son was about 5'9" at the time. They never complained about comfort and I like dock liked the space it freed up. Jane

I was on vision for my very first cruise and I didn't have any trouble getting a chair. I like the sky deck (so one up from the pool) and I did get up early. I think I was at my chair about 9 but there were lots of them. You can go on the deck chairs anytime. Have a great cruise! Jane

Yep...i mentioned that...i think they somehow are trying to make you feel grateful for the money you save buying the 2nd pkg! In our case though, dropping that 10 really did make it make sense for my husband, so total win for us! Jane

You can order as much as you want for the 7.95 price (it's per total order not per person or item). Jane

Mine just went down from 55 to 45/ day fyi! Jane