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Disney is beginning to release some discounted rates for cruises in the fall. Military, Floridians, and Canadians discounted rates, all have some new cruises to the discountes rates. If you don’t qualify for those rates don’t worry there are some new cruises added to the discounts for guaranteed rooms with restrictions. Including some 3-night cruises…
The Disney Magic returned from its dry dock last week. The promenade lounge has been reimagined as the Soul Cat Lounge. One of the other announcements was the new Encanto Celebration. Very few details have been available until now. One of the guests on the ship shared the details with me. An Encanto Celebration celebrates…
Disney Cruise has two dining times for their rotational dinner service. Early or main dining is around 5:45, and second or late dining is usually around 8:15, depending on your cruise. You can choose your dining time when you book; the default dining is second. If you want early dining, choose it when you book your…
The Disney Magic just underwent a 21-day dry dock. The promenade lounge got a makeover but not the one everyone expected. Many people thought it would get a Snugly Duckling makeover keeping with the Tangled theme on the ship. Surprisingly, the Promenade Lounge was reimagined as The Soul Cat Lounge themed after the 2020 movie Soul. …
The Disney Magic has spent the last few weeks in Freeport Bahamas for its dry dock. Disney has yet to release information about the dry dock. Soul Duo, one of the great bands on DCL, has posted some pictures on Twitter. *Updated May 5 with Soul Cafe Lounge Menu and An Encanto Celebration An Encanto…
May the fourth be with you! This week there are several cruises added to Military, Floridians, and Canadians discounted rates, including a bunch of discounts for guaranteed rooms with restrictions. If you were thinking about Alaska or Europe, you can definitely find a deal. There is even a Christmas cruise discount for Canadians! Have you…
Disney Cruise Line offers an assortment of adult beverage tastings on their cruises. They are a great way to try an assortment of drinks you might not try otherwise and learn a little about them. These are the current prices for the tastings; there was a fairly significant increase in price last year, so hopefully,…
Disney has released the new Castaway Gifts for the 25th Anniversary Silver Cruises. So long sling bag, I think I have five of them. Silver will receive a new tote bag, Gold will receive the tote and a wet/dry bag, Platinum will receive the tote, a wet/dry bag, and a beach towel (only one per…
Disney announced a new Castaway Club level, Pearl, and the benefits start today, May 1, 2023. Pearl members reported yesterday that their Castaway Club status changed on the Disney Cruise website. The new benefits include early booking and a photo package. Pearl cruisers are reporting a surprise benefit. They can check in for their cruise…
The Disney Wish experienced an unexpected mechanical issue on April 29, 2023, while in port at Nassau. It was scheduled to leave Nassau and go to Castaway Cay, but because of the mechanical issues, it remained in Nassau overnight and was expected to depart at 10am. As of noon, it is still in port at…