We're so excited! This is our first cruise and first "big" family vacation. In addition to the cruise, we're going to do two days after the cruise at the Nickelodeon Hotel in Orlando and Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure. Family consists of self, DH and 2 DS (ages 12 & 2.5) Anyone one else out there heading on this cruise?
Oh, as a tip, don't book the super expensive Atlantis water adventure that gives you access to their beaches, pools, waterpark, etc which costs $105 for adults and $75 for children when you book it with the Atlantis staff (I think it may be even more if you book it thru Carnival). Instead, from a tip from the forum, we booked a room at the Comfort Suites for $135 (used motorclub discount) and this gives you full access for everyone staying in your room to all the goodies at the Atlantis except for the dolphin adventures and dining (those of course are still separate costs)! You can't beat that. And because the deal sounded too good to be true, I called the Atlantis directly, Comfort Suites directly and my sister who is a 15-year veteran TA and they all confirmed the Atlantis access with the purchase of a Comfort Suites room (which by the way is across the street from Atlantis.)