Hi All. I've been a lurker for awhile but now that my cruise is getting close I'm getting a little anxious. This is our first cruise with RC. We have cruised once before with Disney when we only had one child - which was a fantastic experience. Now we have added two more and are cruising this time with a family of 5 on Oasis in June. My kids are 13, 4, and turning 2 while on our cruise in June. We booked an oceanview room. While booking the RC rep said there was only a certain room configuration that we could book for 5 ppl since we will be using a crib. So apparently our room will have 2 pullman beds and a chair instead of a sleeper sofa, and we will use the pack and play for the little one.
So question - has anyone had this type of room and could give me some advise? I'm worried that my 13 y/o won't be comfortable in the pull out bed or that my 4 y/o is going to fall out of the bed - is there a good sized rail? Will it be too tight in the room? If we go back to our room to take a break during the day will we have enough room to sit and relax? I would have loved to book two balcony rooms, but it was quite a bit more expensive. Just looking for other experiences and maybe to put my mind at ease.
The other question is I have is about drinks. I don't think we are getting any packages because we really don't drink much and will be fine with coffee, water and tea. Alcohol would be one or two a day. My younger kids drink a lot of milk and juice - are these readily available throughout the day? Or do I need to stock up at breakfast? My teen is the only one that may drink soda, but not even daily. Are the soda machines only if you have a package with a special cup? Would he have to get his soda in a restaurant if he wants to purchase a soda, or are there other cups that you can swipe your card or something and purchase at the machine? I'm trying to plan if we may need some refreshment packages - what is the cost of the soda, milkshake, or smoothies? I'm still thinking it would be cheaper to purchase as needed vs the package, but it's difficult when I don't know the prices. I do like specialty coffees so thinking maybe about the coffee card - would hubby and I both be able to share that?
Thanks so much!