Disneyworld & Royal Princess - Nov 14-24, 2014 Southern Caribbean

Our wonderful daughters got together and planned a family trip to Disneyworld to celebrate granddaughter Ella’s 5th birthday. Our sweet Ella is a 2-1/2 year brain tumor survivor, so we wanted her to have a very special day. Our whirlwind 5 day trip included two grandmothers, one grandfather, two sets of parents and four children aged 2 ½, 5, 7 and 11. We had non-stop activity and fun staying at Fort Wilderness and using our 5 day park hopper. Everyone took turns pushing grandpa (my DH) around in his wheelchair as he can walk but not for long periods. The week culminated in Ella getting a complete makeover as her favorite character Ariel and having a birthday party with many Disney Princesses in Cinderella’s Castle. It was a magical end to the trip and the next morning my DH and I drove to Port Everglades to board the Royal Princess for 10 days of rest and relaxation. We usually only cruise on smaller ships, but this was the only 10 day Ft. Lauderdale trip that had the perfect timing we were looking for.

Before our vacation I had researched the Royal using Cruisecritic, you-tube and the Princess web site. I was concerned because the Royal had a lot of negative comments and we had thought the Emerald Princess was way too crowded when we sailed her a few years ago. I can say although not perfect, we would not hesitate to book another cruise on the Royal. Read more