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Are you sailing this summer on the Disney Wish? Good news DisneyBand+ is now available for Disney Cruise Line guests to purchase online before their upcoming Disney Wish sailings beginning June 12. Update they are available on the Disney Fantasy for cruises departing July 29 and later. What is DisneyBand+? DisneyBand+ is a waterproof wristband…
Disney has raised the price of adult beverage tastings again, and the pricing of some classes has increased by 40% over the last month. Last April, Disney hiked the prices for the tasting seminars. Some prices increased by 80% of their previous cost, including the popular Mixology class. Before April 2022, you would have paid $25 for the MIxology seminar;…
Here is the menu from the Disney Dreams inaugural Eastbound Transatlantic cruise. The third night was cruise casual. This is Animator Palates rotational menu. Specialty Cocktails *Available at an additional fee Appetizers Soups and Salads Bread Service Garlic and Herb Focaccia With a Roasted Garlic Dip Main Course Vegetarian Lighter Note Desserts Signature Dessert No…
Earlier today, Disney Cruise Line emailed guests sailing on Alaskan, European, and Westbound Transatlantic cruises. Guests were informed that there would not be experiencing the 25th-anniversary fireworks. For many guests, this was not a surprise. Disney does not have the Pirates fireworks show in Alaska or Northern Europe for environmental reasons. Other guests on Bahamian,…
The Disney Dream just completed its first Eastbound Transatlantic Cruise. It left Miami on May 7, 2023, on its way to Barcelona. The Transatlantic cruises are my favourite. Lots of Sea Days, and you can add a couple of days at either end to visit the embarkation and disembarkation cities. Another bonus is you get…
Although it is not Disney Cruise-related news, I was surprised to read that WDW is closing Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Much like a cruise guest would embark on a 2-night immersive cruise on a Galactic Starcruiser. The hotel opened over a year ago, on March 1st, 2022. The prices to go on the immersive experience…
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. …