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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Disney Cruise

Shannon Ford
Shannon Ford
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👁️ 41K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 25:01
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the reason why i started this channel was to give information about our disney cruise

cruising on disney cruise line and cruising on a regular cruise line are very different

the key is to book as early as possible

don't skip the character meet in the terminal

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book your Disney cruise as early as possible for the best rates
Join a Facebook group for your sailing to connect with other families
Request your dining rotation in advance for special occasions
Waitlist for cabanas or character meet-and-greets when you board
Hire a Disney cruise line specialist travel agent

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing about tiered booking windows for activitiesGet a Disney specialist travel agent who can guide you on booking timelines
Missing the character meet in the terminalDon't skip it; characters rotate every 30 minutes and lines move fast

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before booking my first Disney cruise?
QHow can I make the most of character meet-and-greets?
QWhat are the benefits of using a Disney specialist travel agent?

Topics Covered

Booking Process2 Happy BaconKids Family3 Happy BaconDining Room Service2½ Happy BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconDining Main2½ Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconEmbarkation1½ Happy Bacon

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Castaway Cay3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Cabana rental (almost 700)
Miami2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Let me help plan your next Cruise vacation! https://app.tern.travel/public/forms/6YuERGB9itw8NPGPmZXmZA/responses/RchLwyHKrynHdcNooDVHiw/edit I have been an avid cruiser since I was in my early 20's. Growing up in South Florida, jumping on a cruise ship for vacation has always been one of the easiest vacations. So when I decided to take my first Disney Cruise with my family in 2016, I thought "How Different Can It Be?". Well, the answer is simple, some things are very different. So today I go over "10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Disney Cruise". Keep in mind, that these are things specific to Disney Cruise Line, not cruising in general. I will also add that we still love cruising on Royal Caribbean and have 2 cruises booked on RCCL in the next year. But the experiences are different. It's kind of like comparing Universal to Disney. They are both theme parks, but the experiences are different. Introduction 0:00 10. DCL’s Pricing System - Book Early 3:01 9. DCL Tiered Booking Windows 4:46 8. Character Meet at the Cruise Terminal 6:40 7. Character Meets on the Cruise 8:43 6. “Day at Sea’ Meet N Greets 10:48 5. Mickey Bars 12:49 4. Facebook Groups & Fish Extenders 13:46 3. Dining Rotation Request 17:09 2. Waitlisting 19:15 1. Hiring the RIGHT Travel Agent 21:25 Wrap-up 24:02 #disneycruiseline #disneycruise #dcl @DisneyParks 🌟Business Inquiries only contact me at shannon@shannonford.com Mailing address: Shannon Ford 21001 Pines Blvd. # 7843 Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsshannonford https://www.instagram.com/disneydaysfamily Visit my Blog at: https://disneydays.com/ Also find me at My DVC Points: https://mydvcpoints.com/speaker/shannon-ford/ Disclaimer: Some affiliate links used. If links are affiliated, they will be marked with a *