Thank you for bringing us joy and a safe place to enjoy it with others. We will all need one another over the course of the next 4 years. Oh, I love the Golden Mickey's too.
Love that you celebrated in your vlog today, and I celebrated alongside you. I'm 27 years old and have never been able to swallow pills. It's been so anxiety provoking for me. Ironically enough last week I got diagnosed with an anxiety disorder amongst other things, and I started my medication journey today. and I successfully swallowed my first dose of my SSRI! The dry spell is over! Celebrating the little things feels necessary these days. Much love, Jen!
I am crying like a baby. Happy 1st Platinum. I, too am Platinum! My daughter and husband will be on this cruise in a few weeks. I am not able to get off from work. I need to do one next year for sure! Much love, my friend!
What a beautiful calm embarkation day you had. A Merrytime cruise is just the kind of cheer and joy needed to hang in there, so thanks for sharing with us back at home! Can’t wait to follow along 🥰
Beautiful stuff Jen, we are thoroughly enjoying this.. I love that you had a great spot for the tree lighting but gave it up for the kids. Beautiful stuff ❤😊❤😊❤😊❤
I love watching your videos because I kinda do Disney like you do. I haven’t been to a Sail Away party in years. I don’t do pirate night. I love Disney. But you won’t see me wearing a lot of Disney merchandise. To me, it’s the Service, the experience and the overall sense of happiness on a Disney Cruise. Disney World and a Disney Cruise are two places I feel like as a woman you can travel solo and feel very comfortable. 👍🏻🚢
Heading to Epcot Friday. Solo day 😊 Such a perfect share with us today. Thank you for letting us tag along. I think I’ve only been on the Magic (but 2 fantastic family sailings!) We are DVC as well. Live too far away to go every year but have enjoyed Paris and Tokyo with points. My mom is in memory care. Again thank you for sharing your journey. I also am inspired by your organizational tips. Congrats on your bathroom project!! I found you for your packing videos and subscribed after finding so much more. You come alongside, always finding joy. Have a truly wonderful trip.
We were on this cruise and I thought I had seen you. Love your content. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos for this cruise.We absolutely love the Merrytime Cruises!!!
Just what I needed after a long stressful day. Your Disney cruise videos are so relaxing! My daughter and I were on the Dream earlier this year and loved it. I, too, run on my vacations! Endorphins are always a great idea!
Jen, thanks so much for sharing the alternative to the sail away party. I'm sure it's a lot of fun to attend but personally, I would really rather to do what you did. Looking forward to the video's, thanks for taking us a long. xo
We’ve sailed 3 times on Disney and have only done the sail away party once. Our last cruise we had a huge extended balcony on the back of the ship and had our own private party away from the crowds and the way too loud volume of the music. Plus we got to take in the scenery and watch dolphins swim in the port.
This is so cool! I love that you found some fellow solo cruisers! Seeing a cruise from your perspective as a solo cruiser will be interesting. Thanks for sharing! Love you, Jen❣️
Fun to find your video. We leave in 4 days to embark the Dream for Merrytime. Can't wait!! Nice to see the new terminal thru your eyes. We sailed from Miami on the Dream 2 years ago. Excited for more videos. Best!
This makes me excited for my upcoming cruise with my daughter on Disney Dream for her 21st birthday! We've never been on Disney Dream nor have we cruised from Fort Lauderdale yet, so this is helpful.
We were on a guaranteed cabin on The Dream and to this day it was the quietest, nicest inside cabin we have ever stayed in. Really glad you are asking us along. Enjoy
Have so enjoyed your blogs about your real life issues with family. Life can be really hard at times...thank you so much for reminding me to love family and find joy where I can...
We are cruising on the Magic in May to celebrate my son’s HS graduation and it will probably be our only trip next year. I’m nervous about the economy in the next few years and need to build my savings back up after I finish paying off some necessary debt. I’ll reevaluate if he earns himself some decent college scholarships. The last thing I want for him is to leave college with loans that are impossible to pay off. I’m glad to have creators like yourself sharing your adventures so we can travel vicariously with you.
Congrats on making it to Platinum!!! It’s definitely a goal of mine!! That’s amazing that you got a Deluxe Family room! The space is definitely to die for. We’ve done the Deluxe family ocean view on the Wish twice and it was fabulous!!
We just got off the Fantasy and we skipped Cabanas for the first time ever on Embarkation day and did lunch at Animators Palate and now this will be the plan for all cruises go forward. It was such a nice, calm way to kick off the cruise when embarkation day is already so hectic! And mind is totally blown with how different Europa on the Fantasy is so different from the District. Loving the content and the safe space you create for others! ❤❤
Oh thank you so much! Yeah I feel like skipping Cabanas is one of those things you do once and you never go back:). And Im sailing on the Fantasy for the FIRST TIME in March and I cannot wait to compare and contrast!
it was our first time on the Fantasy and we absolutely adored it. The adult areas are so much better than on the Wish. We’ll actually be back on the Fantasy again in Jan! Then hopefully we can sneak on the Treasure soon. 🤞
An amazing embarkation vlog! Loved that you only brought in the things I come to UA-cam for… travel, adventure , joy and a break from the world! You came through today! Also, would love to hear what you like and dislike about solo travel. The hubs and I love to travel together but he’s bound to a job that doesn’t allow him to do it as much as I would like… lol! I’ve tinkered with the idea of solo travel but I’m more likely to just pay my friends to go:).
I have always loved being alone since I was a kid, and it may sound selfish but I love being able to do (or not do) whatever I want without having to consider anyone else’s thoughts on the matter.🥰
@ It’s totally not selfish! I think in my perfect world I’d curate an adventure doing everything I want to do but just make sure to invite people who will dance to my tune… lol! #nowthatsselfish And, I already do this, I want my own room because then I get down time to do leisurely mornings and evenings to wind down all by my little ol’ self.
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge That makes me angry! There are UA-cam videos that show how you override the system, but each brand of A/C is different and too complicated for me!
Such a nice video Jen. You do a great job showing all aspects of traveling alone. Love your room description and unpacking scene. Great that you can travel alone and it doesn’t phase you. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏽❤️🌲
Side note: we were on the same spot watching those carollers in the atrium. We could have said hi to you. You are right the very merry time cruise was a lit.. hot cocoa, chocolate chip cookies, ginger bread, Santa and Mrs Clause 😊
We've sailed the Fantasy 5 times so much of this looks familiar - when we've gone with the kids, we stay in the same kind of room. It just started snowing here (the cold, wet kind), and given the "times," I appreciate your bit of happy even more ❤
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge, I’m sure we will. However, I’m just kind of regretting that I chose the Wish for our first cruise. I don’t know that I’m super excited about a couple things about it. One thing specifically that I’m not really excited about is the Marvel themed dining. Another thing I regret it that doesn’t have Animators Palate. But out of or while group, I’m the only one that regularly watches videos about DCL. So I think I’m the only one that might be disappointed. Though I don’t think anyone in my group will be very excited about Marvel. Please reassure me (or not) that even with the dining, it’ll be a great time. We LOVE Disney and love cruising.
Oh you will LOVE the Wish. Honestly. True the Marvel restaurant is horrid but your servers will make it lovely and the food is good. And the Frozen restaurant is SUBLIME as is 1923. IT WILL BE MAGIC!
We just did Halloween on the High Seas in October and had fun. Now we want to do Very Merrytime to cross that off our list. Just need to decide which ship since we haven't been on the Wish yet, but are also thinking the Treasure. Keep the positive videos coming! Love your channel Jen!!!
Hi we were in the same cruise 😊❤ we disembarked today, it was a beautiful and memorable experience as it was my family’s 1st time Disney cruise 😊great video keep it coming ❤
So excited to see this video. I’m going to be cruising solo for the first time next September on the Dream for four nights. And this will be my first time, cruising as platinum.🎉🎉🎉 also for the first time out of Fort Lauderdale. So I’m going to soak up all your information and your experiences. Thanks for sharing. 🚢👍🏻✨🌟
You work quick! It was great to meet you on the cruise and have some drinks in Pink! I will send you some footage I snagged of the Treasure to your biz email. Be well! :)
We did the Merrytime Cruise last year and looooved it, even though I came home with Covid. We went to Disney World last week and I brought home Covid again, lol. We are taking our whole family on the Wish in January and I am hoping to not bring home the Covid souvenir this time. 🤣
Going on the Dream for the first time in a few weeks-thanks for the tip to dine in Animator’s Pallette. I’m just going to copy everything you do 😂 (I am traveling GTY too, did you learn your stateroom location before boarding day?)
I'm a satellite falls and cove cafe girl too♥️🚢 We have one more sailing to be platinum. We always enjoy the Halloween 🎃and Christmas 🎄cruises. The last few cruises we been lucky to have fun table mates and hooked up after the cruise at Disney😲😃 Thanks for sharing 🤗♥️🚢
Just started the video and I'm giving it a like just because you are raising money for Trevor Project. I'm not able to donate right now, but I thank you for supporting kids like mine :-)
I needed this video today....so happy to see another adult so excited to see a Disney Cruise Ship! Looking forward to watching your videos of your trip. Never thought to go on a cruise by myself. If you ever need a travel partner...hit me up! :)
Jen…always loved you and your content but even moreso with you subtly acknowledging the dark time our country is entering politically and talking about taking time to prioritize self-care. Really appreciate your message. ❤❤
Hey Jenn! Love your channel and your wonderful energy! Was wondering if I totally missed the link to your limo service? I’ll be on a cruise out of Miami and since that’s relatively close to Ft Lauderdale, I was hoping to check them out. Can you provide the link or name?
So funny story that . . . I went to try to link them and their website and phone were down! I'll try again tomorrow but It's called Act One Limo if you want to try on your own?
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge on I finally got time to watch it all. I think that shower is unique to that class of room. We were also in a GTY but our family got 5A and had the rectangle shower, simple shower head. The room was smaller, there was not space for the chair by the balcony. 4 ft less space Thanks for sharing!
It's called Act One Limo but when I went to find their info to post for you all their website seems to be down? I'll keep trying but right now can't actually find them!
My brother and s-i-l boarded the Dream on Monday, 11/18. I brought them to the port - sounds like I may have passed you at terminal as you disembarked. They are also sailing as Cast Members (my brother is retired Disney/ESPN) and were also given a non-connecting Deluxe Family Veranda.
Hi Jen! Just curious if you ever cruised when your boys were little? We are cruising on the Magic for the first time in January and will be taking our 4 year old and 2 year old 🤪
So what I do is go to the home page and put in the length of cruise you want and which port and then see which one is cheapest and when you click it will usually show you a GTY
Hey Jen! This is very niche, but what’s the water and coffee accessibility on the ship? No coffee makers in the room, right? But is there “good” coffee that’s not an up charge? And is there a way to make sure you have enough water? Especially at night if things are closed?
Believe it or not, the water that comes directly from the tap in your cabin is triple filtered sea water and totally potable and great tasting. I have my cabin attendant bring me ice and just drink that! As far as good coffee I would say the included coffee on board is NOT so great. I generally get coffee from one of the specialty coffee shops and yes it's an upcharge but very worth it.
It is great to see your adventure here. I know I will never do a Disney ship as I would spend my whole time trying to avoid kids so it is great to see it from afar. (like kids just don't want to vacation with them) . Your approach to how you travel is enjoyable to watch because you do what I like to do as well which is to know what you like and choose those activities with no FOMO on the things others enjoy but are not for you. ( I heard that called JOMO---joy of missing out ) which I thought a great term for it. I was beside a Disney ship in Nassau once on another line and the movie playing loudly by the pool was so annoying (the character's voices---yikes) spoiled our peace ---noise cancelling headphones come in handy. . It would be nice if they stopped playing those while in port.
No. Sometimes I think other people are uncomfortable FOR me but that’s a them thing. And those occurrences are very rare - mostly I chat with people who are very jealous of the freedom I have!
Thank you Jen. We early voted and went to the UK for three weeks, It is hard being back to reality. Grabbing any bit of joy I can get. XO
I'm still very much grieving but YES we have to maintain our joy and hope!
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge I booked a couple nights at Disney and going to Montreal for MLK weekend with my blue sisters.
Thank you for bringing us joy and a safe place to enjoy it with others. We will all need one another over the course of the next 4 years. Oh, I love the Golden Mickey's too.
It's such a cute show! And it's absolutely my pleasure. Thank you for your kind words.
Unpacking in The Stateroom. Best feeling EVER!!
Right?! The glee I feel when sliding that suitcase under the bed…🤣🥰🥰🥰
So excited for your trip! Thank you for the fundraiser as well - a worthy and important cause.
Thanks on both counts, Kerry!
Love that you celebrated in your vlog today, and I celebrated alongside you. I'm 27 years old and have never been able to swallow pills. It's been so anxiety provoking for me. Ironically enough last week I got diagnosed with an anxiety disorder amongst other things, and I started my medication journey today. and I successfully swallowed my first dose of my SSRI! The dry spell is over! Celebrating the little things feels necessary these days. Much love, Jen!
That’s amazing, Katie!!!!
Love this safe place...and LIT!! 😂I literally LOL when you said that and LOVE IT!! 😂🤣
Love your cruise videos, Jen! Always such a bright spot in my day when I see that you've uploaded ☀
Thank you, Sarah!
I am crying like a baby. Happy 1st Platinum. I, too am Platinum! My daughter and husband will be on this cruise in a few weeks. I am not able to get off from work. I need to do one next year for sure! Much love, my friend!
Oh thank you, Rina, and yes, next year for sure!
Congrats on Platinum! Adding Merritime & solo cruise to my list 😂
Honestly, do it!! You will love both!
Congrats on Platinum! Going on my first cruise in May on the Disney Wonder! Can’t wait!
I've never sailed on the Wonder but I have done the Magic (sister ship) and I LOVE IT!
What a beautiful calm embarkation day you had. A Merrytime cruise is just the kind of cheer and joy needed to hang in there, so thanks for sharing with us back at home! Can’t wait to follow along 🥰
Beautiful stuff Jen, we are thoroughly enjoying this.. I love that you had a great spot for the tree lighting but gave it up for the kids. Beautiful stuff ❤😊❤😊❤😊❤
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I love watching your videos because I kinda do Disney like you do. I haven’t been to a Sail Away party in years. I don’t do pirate night. I love Disney. But you won’t see me wearing a lot of Disney merchandise. To me, it’s the Service, the experience and the overall sense of happiness on a Disney Cruise. Disney World and a Disney Cruise are two places I feel like as a woman you can travel solo and feel very comfortable.
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I was on the Wish and Fantasy last year for Christmas. Wonderful decorations! Definitely puts you in a joyous mood
Yea this exactly! So fun!
Heading to Epcot Friday. Solo day 😊 Such a perfect share with us today. Thank you for letting us tag along. I think I’ve only been on the Magic (but 2 fantastic family sailings!) We are DVC as well. Live too far away to go every year but have enjoyed Paris and Tokyo with points. My mom is in memory care. Again thank you for sharing your journey. I also am inspired by your organizational tips. Congrats on your bathroom project!!
I found you for your packing videos and subscribed after finding so much more. You come alongside, always finding joy.
Have a truly wonderful trip.
What a kind comment, Suzanne. Thank you!!
We were on this cruise and I thought I had seen you. Love your content. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos for this cruise.We absolutely love the Merrytime Cruises!!!
I’m the same as you with the unpacking and putting everything away. Hide all the stuff! 😂
I guess I want to act like I live there?
Loved this video and can’t wait to see more from this trip. Love your positivity and joy that you share. Thank you for being you!
It is my absolute pleasure! I need to stay busy right now and this was so fun to edit.🥰Thank you!
Very nice! Awesome that you are at a table of single cruisers for dinner. I didn’t know they did that. 😊 Looking forward to seeing what’s next!
Honestly I was surprised too but such a great idea!!
I love the Dream class ships for Merrytime sailings the most. The atrium is just so beautiful!!! 🎄Thanks for taking us along on this first day!
Just what I needed after a long stressful day. Your Disney cruise videos are so relaxing! My daughter and I were on the Dream earlier this year and loved it. I, too, run on my vacations! Endorphins are always a great idea!
Right? Im glad you enjoyed it!
“It’s a cRaAAaB” is now my favorite moment of unexpected laughter😂
I must admit I laughed AT MYSELF when I edited that too. 🤣🥰
@ it was… LIT😎
Loved this. Thinking of adding a merry time cruise to my bucket list now!
Lisa it is lovely you absolutely need to do it!
Jen, thanks so much for sharing the alternative to the sail away party. I'm sure it's a lot of fun to attend but personally, I would really rather to do what you did. Looking forward to the video's, thanks for taking us a long. xo
It’s just soooo many people! I could have easily have grabbed a drink too and enjoyed a peaceful say away…glad you enjoyed the video!
We’ve sailed 3 times on Disney and have only done the sail away party once. Our last cruise we had a huge extended balcony on the back of the ship and had our own private party away from the crowds and the way too loud volume of the music. Plus we got to take in the scenery and watch dolphins swim in the port.
Love your room! Oh how I would love to be on a short little cruise like that at the moment. Have a great time Jen
Honestly 4-5 night cruises are my favorite - just long enough!
We went on an Alaskan cruise and lasted one meal in the buffet. It's so crowded, we ate in the restaurants for every meal.
Yeah I think maybe when the kids were young I could have done it but now just no
Thanks for the fundraising. It was my fundraiser for my birthday. Thanks for being you. Always love your videos.
Oh Jen I so needed fun today. THANK YOU for the cruise video!❤❤
Absolutely my pleasure!
This is so cool! I love that you found some fellow solo cruisers! Seeing a cruise from your perspective as a solo cruiser will be interesting. Thanks for sharing! Love you, Jen❣️
Thank you, Sally!!!!
Fun to find your video. We leave in 4 days to embark the Dream for Merrytime. Can't wait!! Nice to see the new terminal thru your eyes. We sailed from Miami on the Dream 2 years ago. Excited for more videos. Best!
It's a good set up - not as big or fancy as Canaveral but still adequate for sure.
I was surprised to see the burgundy dress in the closet of the queen of navy 🤣🤣🤣 looks like a great day. Looking forward to the rest of the series ❤
I try, Sarah! Every once in awhile I succeed BWAHAHAHA
This makes me excited for my upcoming cruise with my daughter on Disney Dream for her 21st birthday! We've never been on Disney Dream nor have we cruised from Fort Lauderdale yet, so this is helpful.
It’s a very easy port especially because it’s so close to the airport
We were on a guaranteed cabin on The Dream and to this day it was the quietest, nicest inside cabin we have ever stayed in. Really glad you are asking us along. Enjoy
My pleasure and hurray for a great discounted cabin! My favorite kind!
Have so enjoyed your blogs about your real life issues with family. Life can be really hard at times...thank you so much for reminding me to love family and find joy where I can...
We are cruising on the Magic in May to celebrate my son’s HS graduation and it will probably be our only trip next year. I’m nervous about the economy in the next few years and need to build my savings back up after I finish paying off some necessary debt. I’ll reevaluate if he earns himself some decent college scholarships. The last thing I want for him is to leave college with loans that are impossible to pay off. I’m glad to have creators like yourself sharing your adventures so we can travel vicariously with you.
Congrats on making it to Platinum!!! It’s definitely a goal of mine!! That’s amazing that you got a Deluxe Family room! The space is definitely to die for. We’ve done the Deluxe family ocean view on the Wish twice and it was fabulous!!
Honestly I did yoga most morning in my stateroom which is crazy! Way more room than I've ever had.
I am going on the Treasure on Sunday (humble brag, I know) and this just got me so excited!! Nothing beats a Disney cruise.
OMG enjoy every minute!
They still do the clapping when you board!!! I've missed that on the Wish. Looking forward to following along on your trip. So fun!
We just got off the Fantasy and we skipped Cabanas for the first time ever on Embarkation day and did lunch at Animators Palate and now this will be the plan for all cruises go forward. It was such a nice, calm way to kick off the cruise when embarkation day is already so hectic!
And mind is totally blown with how different Europa on the Fantasy is so different from the District. Loving the content and the safe space you create for others! ❤❤
Oh thank you so much! Yeah I feel like skipping Cabanas is one of those things you do once and you never go back:). And Im sailing on the Fantasy for the FIRST TIME in March and I cannot wait to compare and contrast!
it was our first time on the Fantasy and we absolutely adored it. The adult areas are so much better than on the Wish. We’ll actually be back on the Fantasy again in Jan! Then hopefully we can sneak on the Treasure soon. 🤞
I’m so glad you uploaded a video today. I needed a pick me up.
So glad to hear it!!
Thanks for taking us along! Love your videos😀
Thank you so much!
@ watching you is like sitting on a couch in your friends house having a pleasant conversation, very calming
An amazing embarkation vlog! Loved that you only brought in the things I come to UA-cam for… travel, adventure , joy and a break from the world! You came through today! Also, would love to hear what you like and dislike about solo travel. The hubs and I love to travel together but he’s bound to a job that doesn’t allow him to do it as much as I would like… lol! I’ve tinkered with the idea of solo travel but I’m more likely to just pay my friends to go:).
I have always loved being alone since I was a kid, and it may sound selfish but I love being able to do (or not do) whatever I want without having to consider anyone else’s thoughts on the matter.🥰
@ It’s totally not selfish! I think in my perfect world I’d curate an adventure doing everything I want to do but just make sure to invite people who will dance to my tune… lol! #nowthatsselfish And, I already do this, I want my own room because then I get down time to do leisurely mornings and evenings to wind down all by my little ol’ self.
NOPE, NOPE, NOPE! Cold air only!!!! 😂❤❤
Brooke was on our Merrytime cruise last week. Her team won a trivia, she had on the most beautiful Minnie ears.
Her company makes incredible ears and they’re comfortable too! shopbbbrooke.com
We are sailing on the Disney Dream in May! Thank you for sharing!
It's my favorite ship! Have fun!
I’m going on my first DCL cruise tomorrow and I’m so excited after watching your cruise videos for so long!
Perfect vlog to watch during my midday break! Donation has been made! Thank you for including that.
Oh AMAZING!! THANK YOU!!
Beautiful timelapse of the sail away!
Oh thank you!!
I can’t believe that hotels have motion sensors that turn off A/C ! They think you don’t need A/C while you sleep-in the SOUTH??!!
Seriously. Everytime it would shut off it would go up to 76 in about 20 minutes . . .awful sleep.
@ Been there! 🥵 I have heard that you can request maintenance to come bypass the sensor??
Yup I did. At 2am. And the told me it wasn’t on a motion sensor (it totally WAS)
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge That makes me angry! There are UA-cam videos that show how you override the system, but each brand of A/C is different and too complicated for me!
Disney resorts are the worst with motion detection for air conditioning
I love a nice neat and tidy cabin as well. Happy Holidays!
Such a nice video Jen. You do a great job showing all aspects of traveling alone. Love your room description and unpacking scene. Great that you can travel alone and it doesn’t phase you. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏽❤️🌲
Loved the vlog and congratulations on getting platinum status 🎉 xx
Thank you!!!
Love, love, LOVE this channel thanks for the great content Jen ❤
Thank you so much, Friend!
Side note: we were on the same spot watching those carollers in the atrium. We could have said hi to you. You are right the very merry time cruise was a lit.. hot cocoa, chocolate chip cookies, ginger bread, Santa and Mrs Clause 😊
We've sailed the Fantasy 5 times so much of this looks familiar - when we've gone with the kids, we stay in the same kind of room. It just started snowing here (the cold, wet kind), and given the "times," I appreciate your bit of happy even more ❤
Going on our first Disney cruise in May. We’ve cruised on Royal Caribbean before. VERY excited to cruise on DCL.
I hope you love it!
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge, I’m sure we will. However, I’m just kind of regretting that I chose the Wish for our first cruise. I don’t know that I’m super excited about a couple things about it. One thing specifically that I’m not really excited about is the Marvel themed dining. Another thing I regret it that doesn’t have Animators Palate. But out of or while group, I’m the only one that regularly watches videos about DCL. So I think I’m the only one that might be disappointed. Though I don’t think anyone in my group will be very excited about Marvel. Please reassure me (or not) that even with the dining, it’ll be a great time. We LOVE Disney and love cruising.
Oh you will LOVE the Wish. Honestly. True the Marvel restaurant is horrid but your servers will make it lovely and the food is good. And the Frozen restaurant is SUBLIME as is 1923. IT WILL BE MAGIC!
What a great start! I just want to hang out at Pink- looked very cool.
I ended up there every night for a cocktail. It's dreamy!
We just did Halloween on the High Seas in October and had fun. Now we want to do Very Merrytime to cross that off our list. Just need to decide which ship since we haven't been on the Wish yet, but are also thinking the Treasure. Keep the positive videos coming! Love your channel Jen!!!
Hi we were in the same cruise 😊❤ we disembarked today, it was a beautiful and memorable experience as it was my family’s 1st time Disney cruise 😊great video keep it coming ❤
So excited to see this video. I’m going to be cruising solo for the first time next September on the Dream for four nights. And this will be my first time, cruising as platinum.🎉🎉🎉 also for the first time out of Fort Lauderdale.
So I’m going to soak up all your information and your experiences.
Thanks for sharing. 🚢👍🏻✨🌟
On a cruise myself in 6 days! I can’t wait!
Woohoo!! Time to pack!
I like your choice of music for your sailing away shots.
Thank you! Music is super important to me and I spend far too much time finding the right piece so I love when it’s appreciated!
Your videos are lovely to watch! Thank you 😊
Absolutely my pleasure! Thank you so much!
You work quick! It was great to meet you on the cruise and have some drinks in Pink! I will send you some footage I snagged of the Treasure to your biz email. Be well! :)
HURRAY! Thanks, Friend. Loved spending time with you - hope our paths cross again soon!
We did the Merrytime Cruise last year and looooved it, even though I came home with Covid. We went to Disney World last week and I brought home Covid again, lol. We are taking our whole family on the Wish in January and I am hoping to not bring home the Covid souvenir this time. 🤣
Shoot! Sorry about the Covid that stinks!
Jen you look so cute! I love your glasses! Have fun!!! 🚢🥳
Oh thank you!!
Please don’t apologize for your greatness. We love you!!! 💕
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Hey platinum lady! Great video as usual!
Thank you, Sarah! So glad you enjoyed it!
Going on the Dream for the first time in a few weeks-thanks for the tip to dine in Animator’s Pallette. I’m just going to copy everything you do 😂 (I am traveling GTY too, did you learn your stateroom location before boarding day?)
Yes they updated it in my account about 3 weeks before
I'm a satellite falls and cove cafe girl too♥️🚢 We have one more sailing to be platinum. We always enjoy the Halloween 🎃and Christmas 🎄cruises. The last few cruises we been lucky to have fun table mates and hooked up after the cruise at Disney😲😃 Thanks for sharing 🤗♥️🚢
Just started the video and I'm giving it a like just because you are raising money for Trevor Project. I'm not able to donate right now, but I thank you for supporting kids like mine :-)
You are not alone and ALWAYS.
Cruise time!!! 💙
Right?! We all need a little escape right now I think
So exciting. 😘❤️
I needed this video today....so happy to see another adult so excited to see a Disney Cruise Ship! Looking forward to watching your videos of your trip. Never thought to go on a cruise by myself. If you ever need a travel partner...hit me up! :)
Liz were at least 10 solo cruisers that I knew of on this sailing!
Jen…always loved you and your content but even moreso with you subtly acknowledging the dark time our country is entering politically and talking about taking time to prioritize self-care. Really appreciate your message. ❤❤
We are all going to need each other during these trying times!!!!! Thank you so much for your encouragement.
Hey Jenn! Love your channel and your wonderful energy! Was wondering if I totally missed the link to your limo service? I’ll be on a cruise out of Miami and since that’s relatively close to Ft Lauderdale, I was hoping to check them out. Can you provide the link or name?
I tried to link them but their website has been down - it’s called Act One Limosine if that helps?
@ That’s great! Appreciate it so much, Jenn :-).
Do you have the link for your scarf? I love watching your content, and I love your wardrobe. Thanks for sharing yourself with us.
Anne I bought it in Les Andalys, France! It's a local artisan so can't link but I ADORE IT, too, so thank you for the compliment!
@ Well, I believe that means I must have excellent taste. 🙂. It is beautiful.
I am looking forward to your next video.
You had mentioned sharing who your car service was but I don't see it listed. We have a cruise next month and I'd love a great recommendation. Thanks!
So funny story that . . . I went to try to link them and their website and phone were down! I'll try again tomorrow but It's called Act One Limo if you want to try on your own?
I'm very interested to see all of your videos about this cruise. We disembarked on the 14th and I was left a bit conflicted
It wasn’t perfect for sure but I loved the parts I loved!
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge on I finally got time to watch it all. I think that shower is unique to that class of room. We were also in a GTY but our family got 5A and had the rectangle shower, simple shower head. The room was smaller, there was not space for the chair by the balcony. 4 ft less space Thanks for sharing!
We just turned platinum too! In oct. Our UA-cam .. Travel with the twins kimi and kari and we got the new black - blue platinum lanyard
Hi Jen, I don’t seem to see info about which limo service you used. Love your content!
It's called Act One Limo but when I went to find their info to post for you all their website seems to be down? I'll keep trying but right now can't actually find them!
We voted early and went to Aruba for my birthday Nov 1-8. Though there was a T contingent at the pool showing their hineys on election day.
My brother and s-i-l boarded the Dream on Monday, 11/18. I brought them to the port - sounds like I may have passed you at terminal as you disembarked. They are also sailing as Cast Members (my brother is retired Disney/ESPN) and were also given a non-connecting Deluxe Family Veranda.
That is SO cool! They’re going to have a blast!
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge They used to sail Disney all the time. Lately, more Celebrity and Princess. But Disney has their hearts.
Hello Jen. Whenever you eat breakfast and lunch in the restaurant do you tip your servers? They are not the same as in the main dining room rotation.
I don't and I don't even know HOW you would do that? They don't give you an option like they do with room service.
@ just like room service people tip with cash. I was just curious about how much to tip them.
This HVAC issue is the reason why some people spend 💸 on a ballon at WDW so it moves at night. #travelhack 😅
The thing I specifically asked if it was on a motion sensor and they said no and I’m like yeah that’s not right…it was the gaslighting!🤪
@ greatly dislike the gaslighting 👎
At 2am 😕
Hi Jen! Just curious if you ever cruised when your boys were little? We are cruising on the Magic for the first time in January and will be taking our 4 year old and 2 year old 🤪
We didn’t sail the first time until they were 7 and 10 but I know they’ll have a ball!
How do you book the guaranteed staterooms? I hear about them all the time but have no clue how to see them/search them/book them
So what I do is go to the home page and put in the length of cruise you want and which port and then see which one is cheapest and when you click it will usually show you a GTY
I didn't catch the name of the limo service you used to go from the hotel to the cruise terminal - can you post a link? Thanks!
I tried but there website has been down. It’s called Act One Limosine
I know you take Orlando Transportation by Mike inland, but do you choose a limo company over Lyft in other cities for safety or personal preference?
It depends on the city. I have had some not great experiences in FLL in particular so choose a car service there.
❤ yay!
Good tip about animators instead of cabanas. Doesn’t seem as crowded and more relaxed.
YES much better first meal on board in my opinion.
Hey Jen! This is very niche, but what’s the water and coffee accessibility on the ship? No coffee makers in the room, right? But is there “good” coffee that’s not an up charge? And is there a way to make sure you have enough water? Especially at night if things are closed?
Believe it or not, the water that comes directly from the tap in your cabin is triple filtered sea water and totally potable and great tasting. I have my cabin attendant bring me ice and just drink that! As far as good coffee I would say the included coffee on board is NOT so great. I generally get coffee from one of the specialty coffee shops and yes it's an upcharge but very worth it.
Are you doing the Treasure any time soon?
I'm not booked right now! The price for the new ships is a little much for me as a solo cruiser but hopefully soon!
Can you link the limo service that you used? Thanks
Yeah so I tried but their website is down! It’s called Act One Limo
It is great to see your adventure here. I know I will never do a Disney ship as I would spend my whole time trying to avoid kids so it is great to see it from afar. (like kids just don't want to vacation with them) . Your approach to how you travel is enjoyable to watch because you do what I like to do as well which is to know what you like and choose those activities with no FOMO on the things others enjoy but are not for you. ( I heard that called JOMO---joy of missing out ) which I thought a great term for it. I was beside a Disney ship in Nassau once on another line and the movie playing loudly by the pool was so annoying (the character's voices---yikes) spoiled our peace ---noise cancelling headphones come in handy. . It would be nice if they stopped playing those while in port.
As a trans lady who also loves Disney, thank you so much for being so inclusive 😢 I definitely will be following your content for now on ❤️
I am thrilled that you are here.
What fan do you use? I didn’t see the link.
I couldn't find the link either. 🤔
How has it been cruising solo in the Disney environment as well as visiting the parks solo? Do you ever feel uncomfortable or left out?
No. Sometimes I think other people are uncomfortable FOR me but that’s a them thing. And those occurrences are very rare - mostly I chat with people who are very jealous of the freedom I have!
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I am going on a princess cruise in feb. Can you recommend dresses. I am 5m4 ft 11 135 pds