Wow - what an awesome big 4-0 celebration you're planning, Alison!
Happy advance birthday from all of us here on the Disney Parks Moms Panel. You and your family will be in for such a treat on your birthday cruise in 2016. There's nothing more magical than spending your special day with the special people in your life -- onboard the most magical cruise ship in the planet!
Your large party will be accommodated easily. Once all families in your travel group have booked their reservations, all you have to do is collect all the cruise reservation numbers and have them linked altogether. You can easily get this done by calling the Disney Cruise Line Travel Desk directly at 1-800-951-3532. The agents can help make sure that your whole group has all their reservations linked together, so that everyone will be in the same dining rotation, as well as the same table.
Make sure you stop by Guest Services to pick up your birthday pin. You'll also want to make sure that your cruise reservation includes a note that you are celebrating your awesome 40th birthday shindig! Maybe the adults want to celebrate date night on one of the evenings? Check out
Palo or Remy for a special dining experience that will be memorable for everyone (extra fees apply). Since the kids might be busy at the Youth Clubs, the adults can most definitely enjoy the
Adult Entertainment and Lounges on board. You might want to coordinate Pirate gear for your voyage - I think you'll have awesome pictures of your Buccaneer crew to look back at.
Let us know if you have other planning questions. You will such a blast, Alison!
Happy Planning!
~ Dolly