Disney Wonder - Observations of a Grandparent & Son This trip was meant to be a family multigenerational celebration of different birthdays. There were 11 adults and 7 kids ranging in ages from 2 through 82 years of age. Upfront, I will tell you there were few if any disappointments. The check in process is lengthy but proceeds smoothly. At checkin, one receives notice of virus /influenza prevention and control measures and is given a map and a room key which serves as a credit card while on board. The obvious becomes more obvious as one roams the floors. Kids are everywhere and they wear wristbands. And everyone wears smiles. We were typical of the multigenerational groups, capturing plenty of Kodak moments, wiping noses and capturing glimpses of the Disney characters. You name them, they were there even at check in…Chip and Dale and all their friends! At suggestion of our Disney expert, Elaine, I proceeded immediately to Palo’s. This is the adult only restaurant. Since the space is limited, reservations are recommended asap. Here, our Italian waiter charmed us and gladdened with beautifully served Northern Italian cuisine, in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere …I had a great Bellini and a memorable chocolate soufflé. Cabins while compact were very organized. The inside and outside cabins sizes seem the same. A nice room feature was the separate tub/shower room and toilets. The amenities are very basic and minimal. Towels are turned into nightly characters and sit on the beds as part of the turn down service along side the anticipated chocolate treat. Entertainment was top notch and I think here Disney has a distinctive edge. A program called “Dreams “ was especially beautiful and inspiring to all, with the message believe in yourself and keep your dreams alive. I asked family members what they thought of the cruise. When asked to name the top three items, the 8-year-old grandchild quickly mentioned the shows, the gift shop and the pool slide. My daughter-in-law in particular loved the Disney Oceaneer lab allowing kids to be dropped off. Kids enjoyed it and thought they were going to class. She also enjoyed her dining at Palo. For those not electing to eat at Palo, dining is a rotating experience so that everyone has the opportunity to eat in 3 different restaurants and be served by the same waiter and staff. Each restaurant has their particular atmosphere and the Animator restaurant is especially fun. Each restaurant entrance also has a dispenser of hand sanitizer and all know they are to clean their hands on entering. Another different feature (unwelcome by some) is the free soda. Kids can have all the free soda their little stomachs can handle (a nightmare for any nutritionist!) I cannot think of any other cruise line that does this. While certainly not deluxe, the cruise ship has wide appeal and young families seemed to enjoy the many family activities available to them. For adults seeking asylum or refuge, there is an adult only pool, quiet area and adjacent reading area and bar. Grandparents can quietly reflect on this rite of passage. The busiest person onboard is the ships photographer…never will you find a more active fotoshop anywhere in the world…it’s worse than the feeding frenzy at breakfast. People are desperate to capture and take home the Kodak moment with Cinderella or Captain Hook. Despite the heavy wear and tear affiliated with a 3-day itinerary, all public areas and carpets looked remarkably fresh. All in all, most members of the family are ready for a 7 day Disney ship adventure. I am quite content with 3. Here are some additional remarks from another family member who took this trip: watch out for the room keys the kids automatically can use them as credit cards too... I saw eight year olds charging up a storm in the gift shop ... Your clients should be warned to make sure the kids can not use them they have to block the charging portion at the guest relations desk... Disney Island Cay is a great place. Since it is their own island you feel that your kids are safe... They have an Oceaneers club there too but we chose to keep the kids with us. I did see some trash in the ocean floor though ... The excursion to Atlantis in Nassau was good too. I liked the hotel there .... The excursion fee to see the aquarium at Atlantis was actually cheaper through Disney than it was to do things on our own... The Oceaneers club is great for kids that are potty trained. There is a baby sitting area for those not potty trained (Flounder's baby sitting service) This was our child's first experience away from family members. She took the baby sitting OK for 3 hours while we went to dinner. They give the parents beeper in case something is wrong... The staterooms I thought were big for the lower cabins compared to other cruise ships. We were on the 2nd deck inner cabin. It had a queen size bed with a single bunk. There was a toilet with a sink and a separate bath and sink in another room. However, the balcony staterooms on the 6th floor were nearly the same size inside so I don't know what the pricing structure looks like but it is something to keep in mind.