10 tips for Disney Alaskan cruises
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I often say the Alaskan cruise that I took a few years ago to Alaska from Vancouver and it is an amazing surprise to me that I get to go again.
On my first Alaskan cruise, I literally spent thousands of dollars on excursions alone, not counting the cruise itself.
The Alaskan cruises do a Frozen themed night, whereas most Disney cruises do a pirate themed night.
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Shannon from WDW Prep School shares 10 tips she wishes she’d known before her first Disney Cruise Line Alaska sailing from Vancouver, as she plans a last-minute May return trip. She recommends arriving at least a day early (ideally a few days to enjoy Vancouver), booking a stateroom with a veranda for glacier and wildlife views, packing layers for big temperature swings, and bringing binoculars. She warns to budget for expensive excursions, notes Alaska sailings feature a Frozen-themed night instead of pirate night, and suggests packing a practical day bag for port days. She highlights special Alaska-outfit character meets, encourages making time to enjoy the smaller Wonder/Magic ships, and advises booking activities - especially the popular glacier viewing boat excursion - as soon as booking windows open. Links: 👉 Get a quote for your Disney Cruise (with onboard credit!) - https://wdwprepschool.com/DCLquote 👉 Check out our DCL Alaskan packing list - https://wdwprepschool.com/alaska-cruise-packing-list/ 👇 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/wdwprepschool/ https://www.facebook.com/WDWPrepSchool/ 00:00 Intro 01:11 Arrive Early to Vancouver 01:56 Verandah Stateroom Views 02:58 Pack Smart Layers 03:59 Bring Binoculars 04:33 Budget Excursions Costs 06:49 Frozen Night 07:47 Pack A Day Bag 08:23 Meet Alaska Characters 08:57 Enjoy The Ship 09:46 Book Activities Early 11:20 Wrap Up