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We Paid $800/Day for a Disney Cruise… and It Wasn’t Worth It

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DE Tales
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👁️ 3K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 20:27
What This Creator Said
Creator Warns AgainstFull Ship Review🎫Tourist Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Fall · 5 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

The level of effort that Disney put into these Halloween cruises is just zero pretty much.

I'm paying $400 a day to be there. He's paying $400 a day to be there. And you cannot give us popcorn.

We would not recommend Disney Cruise Line.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the Disney Navigator app itinerary once on the ship to plan activities.
Expect limited adult activities and repetitive trivia.
Be prepared for potential communication issues about island closures or special events.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing the itinerary before boardingWait until you're on the ship to check the daily activities via the Disney Navigator app.
Overcrowding and limited activitiesBe prepared for crowded spaces and prioritize activities early, as popular ones fill up quickly.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a Disney cruise worth the high cost?
QWhat are the downsides of a Halloween on the High Seas sailing?
QHow does the Disney Cruise Line experience compare to expectations?

Topics Covered

Dining Main3½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows3 Sad BaconEntertainment Activities4 Sad BaconValue Pricing4½ Sad BaconService Crew1½ Sad BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Sad BaconWater Park3 Sad BaconPort Destination2½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Castaway Cay2½ Sad Bacon
Castaway Key2½ Sad Bacon
Lighthouse Point4 Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We’ve loved Disney our entire lives… so this one hurt. 💔 After dreaming for years about sailing with Disney Cruise Line, we finally booked our Halloween on the High Seas sailing aboard the Disney Magic—and what we experienced was not what we expected. From below-average food and “dinner shows” that didn’t quite feel like shows, to limited adult activities, overwhelming trivia, and Halloween décor that barely delivered the spooky magic we were promised… we’re sharing the honest truth. For $800 a day, we expected top-tier entertainment, unforgettable themed dining like Rapunzel’s Royal Table, magical Broadway-style productions (yes, even popcorn included!), and next-level holiday immersion similar to what you’d find at Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Instead, we found underwhelming crafts, crowded spaces, short character appearances, minimal trick-or-treating, inconsistent communication about events at Lighthouse Point, and value that just didn’t match the price tag. Even Castaway-style island days and brand-new destinations couldn’t fully make up for the lack of that elevated Disney touch. This isn’t hate—we’re lifelong Disney fans who truly wanted to love this cruise. But if you’re planning your first Disney sailing, especially a Halloween cruise, there are some things you NEED to know before you go. Would we sail again? Maybe. Would we recommend it right now? That’s complicated. Watch before you book… and decide for yourself if the magic is really worth it. ✨🚢🎃 #DisneyCruiseLine #DisneyCruise #DisneyMagic #HalloweenOnTheHighSeas #DisneyVlog #CruiseReview #DisneyFans #DisneyVacation #HonestReview #CruiseTips #TravelVlog #DisneyAdults ♥ Follow Us! ♥ Instagrams: https://www.instagram.com/d_e_tales/ https://www.instagram.com/david_ca_realtor/ https://www.instagram.com/_ollie_and_e/ https://www.instagram.com/e_tales_beauty/ https://www.instagram.com/_big_and_smalls_ 🌻 Website for Es handmade items!🌻 https://ollieande.com/ 💌PayPal💌 https://paypal.me/detalesvlog?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/at-the-hotel License code: DBIES60SW9HQCE1U ✋This is not a sponsored video all opinions are 100% our own & are not endorsed or influenced in any way by an outside party. This video is for entertainment purposes only! ✋ 00:00 Intro