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5 Quick Tips For First-Time Sailors On A Disney Cruise | planDisney Podcast – Season 2 Episode 1

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First-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I wish I had spent a little bit more time learning the duck plans so I wasn't bringing my family to all the wrong parts of the ship

I think a large water bottle or at least water bottles for my whole family because of course there's cups and you can keep getting water

to pack our swimsuits in sunblock in our carry-ons once when you get on board you your bags might not be quite at your room quite yet

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pack swimsuits and sunblock in carry-ons to use immediately upon boarding
Start booking activities 75 days out for tastings, spa, and port activities
Learn the deck plans via the navigator app or at elevators to avoid wrong parts of the ship

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing the deck plans led to bringing family to wrong parts of the shipUse the navigator app or check elevators for deck plans
Bags may not be in room immediately upon boardingPack swimsuits in carry-ons to maximize first day

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat was the most unexpected thing about your first Disney Cruise?
QWhat is something you wish you knew before setting sail?
QWhat was your favorite thing to do on board?
QWhat did you not get to experience that is on your list for next time?
QAny tips for future first time Disney Cruisers?

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Now that their first sailing is complete, Tara and Veronica reflect on what they wish they knew before setting sail. They’ll share their insights on what they wished they had packed and experiences they missed out on that are at the top of their lists for next time! If you enjoyed this clip, be sure to check out the full podcast episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-ods-5H28w Podcast Links: Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vRVNQNTIwMTY4MzA0Mg== Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plandisney-podcast/id1612528577 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/240Yh2LU7SKSgEBc28Ff1y?si=6bf983ce606e48de&nd=1 SUBSCRIBE: http://di.sn/q7h Connect with Disney Parks Online: Visit the Disney Parks WEBSITE: http://di.sn/hF6 Like Disney Parks Blog on FACEBOOK: http://di.sn/hEO Follow Disney Parks on TWITTER: http://di.sn/t86 #planDisney #DisneyCruiseLine #Disney