Your Disney Cruise Prep Guide

I’m a planner. And I don’t like surprises. I like to know exactly what to expect and know what is expected of me, in any new adventure. A few years ago, we took our very first Disney Cruise. AND, it was our very first cruise ever. To say we were green is an understatement. (And, surprisingly, not “green” because we were seasick. That part was much easier than anticipated. But more on that later.) Start With An Authorized Disney Planner Critical to the process is a good travel agent. Sure, you can book a Disney cruise yourself, but as I’ve Continue reading Your Disney Cruise Prep Guide

Disney Cruise Line Rotational Dining – How It All Works

How It All Works Disney Rotational Dining on Disney Cruise Line is an opportunity for you to experience all three of the main dining opportunities offered. But how does it all work? Each Disney cruise ship has 3 main dining rooms that each guest has the chance to experience. These restaurants are included with your cruise price. Other signature dining experiences are available for an extra fee – for example Palo on all four Disney Cruise ships or Remy located on the Dream and Fantasy. No Guesswork Necessary Each ship has the following dining venues: Dream: Animator’s Palate, Enchanted Garden, Continue reading Disney Cruise Line Rotational Dining – How It All Works

How A Disney Cruise Packing List Is Different From Any Other Packing List

You’ve been on many a Disney trip. You’ve honed your packing list on your handy, dandy Excel spreadsheet. What to take for a summertime Disney trip? Check!  Are there special things you should pack for your baby? Got it. Can’t decide? You have a stockpile of ideas. You even know what not to bring. But now, you’re going on a cruise. What to pack? Oh, what to pack? Take half of what you think you’ll need. I know you’ve heard it before but for a cruise? It’s never more true. Storage in your room is tight. You’re going to be in Continue reading How A Disney Cruise Packing List Is Different From Any Other Packing List

Disney Tricks That May Work In The Parks But Not On Your Disney Cruise

You are a seasoned Disney traveler. You know all the Disney tricks for visiting the parks and they’ve served you well. But you’re about to embark on your first Disney Cruise. And on our first Disney Cruise we received a quick lesson on how much we didn’t know. The tricks that saved us in the past would be useless on a cruise. Arriving Early You’ve heard me say it a hundred times: “Get to the parks at least 30-45 minutes before they open.” On a Disney Cruise? Getting there before your scheduled arrival time just adds more (boring) wait time Continue reading Disney Tricks That May Work In The Parks But Not On Your Disney Cruise

Everything You Need To Know For The Prep And Start Of Your Disney Cruise

I’m a planner. And I don’t like surprises. I like to know exactly what to expect, and know what is expected of me, in any new adventure. Recently, we took our very first Disney Cruise. AND, our very first cruise ever. To say we were green is an understatement. (And, surprisingly, not “green” because we were seasick. That part was much easier than anticipated. But more on that later.) Critical to the process is a good travel agent. Sure, you can book the trip yourself, but as I’ve said before, a GOOD Authorized Disney Planner is worth their weight in Continue reading Everything You Need To Know For The Prep And Start Of Your Disney Cruise