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Welcome aboard, Disney Cruise Line adventurers! Let’s explore how to make your magical voyage with little ones as enchanting as possible. Stateroom Enchantment Before you set sail, visit your Disney Cruise Line website or app (My Reservations > Special Requests) to conjure up these complimentary items: Once onboard, your Stateroom Host or Guest Services can…
Updated January 22, 2025 Understanding the tipping system can be overwhelming for first-time Disney cruisers. This guide clarifies the nuances of gratuity practices aboard, helping guests navigate their cruise vacation confidently. Automatic Base Tipping Disney Cruise Line applies a standard gratuity of $14.50 $16.50 per person per night. For a 7-night cruise, this amounts to…
Securing your preferred category or room on a Disney Cruise can be challenging, especially on booking day. Follow these tips to make the process smoother and increase your chances of success. 1. Verify Your Castaway Club Status As a Castaway Club member, you enjoy the perk of early booking. Before the big day: 2. Clear…
Are you planning a magical voyage with Disney Cruise Line? Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned sailor, these tips will help you make the most of your Disney cruise experience. From pre-cruise preparations to onboard adventures, we’ve got you covered! Pre-Cruise Planning Packing and Boarding Making the Most of Your Cruise These tips will…
Ahoy, Disney cruisers! Ready to set sail with Mickey and the gang? Let’s dive into what to bring and what to leave behind for your magical Disney Cruise adventure. Must-Pack Items Leave-at-Home List Remember, this isn’t an exhaustive list. Always check Disney Cruise Line’s official prohibited items list before packing. Now, get ready for a cruise…
A common question about taking a Disney Cruise is whether there is a dress code. Luckily, Disney has a very relaxed dress code. If you love to dress up, you certainly can and will not look out of place. If you want to dress more casually on vacation, you can do that, too. Main Dining…
Whether you are an expert or a first-timer, here are six Disney Cruise Line secrets to enhance your vacation. Special Staterooms All the Disney cruise ships have unique rooms that anyone can book. The Magic and the Wonder have eight Secret Porthole rooms. These rooms are 10A, inside rooms, but they all have an obstructed porthole. The room numbers are…
Only seven more months until Disney’s newest private island Lookout Cay, previously known as Lighthouse Point, welcomes guests. Today Disney has announced new details about Lookout Cay a one-of-a-kind retreat on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. As guests step foot on this breathtaking island destination, they will discover a celebration of Bahamian storytelling, artistry…
1. The Perfect Beach Day You can expect the same signature Disney hospitality on Castaway Cay as you find on board the ship. Towels are provided as you disembark, and complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas are set up on the white-sand beaches for maximum convenience. Has all the fun in the sun worked up an appetite?…
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;…