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EMBARRASSING 😳 10 Things We Wish We Knew Before Our FIRST Disney Cruise

Ashley Wright | Pixie Dusted Mom
Ashley Wright | Pixie Dusted Mom
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👁️ 160K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 25:46
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Occasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We're not Pearl members yet, but we've definitely learned some things along the way that we want to pass on to you guys so you don't have to learn these mistakes firsthand.

Don't be disappointed. Don't lose hope because it's not over until you're disembarking the ship or the royal last royal gatherings happened or something.

We ended up lucking out in Tangled, which is on the magic, Rapunzel and the the cruise photographer were there at the same time. So we got photos, but that's not normal.

Bring something to do for your kids. Yes, that's the mistake is not knowing it would take long.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Head to deck 11 immediately after the muster drill to secure a spot for the sail away party.
Book a placeholder for your next cruise while on board to save 10% and secure a refundable deposit.
Always carry an autograph book or board for spontaneous character meet-and-greets.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Character dining expectationsSet expectations that characters may only wave from a distance, not come to the table.
Overpacking daysHit only exciting activities and make a wish list for the next trip.
Carry-on luggage overloadCheck as much luggage as possible to avoid juggling items on embarkation day.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common mistakes first-time Disney cruisers make?
QHow can you improve your experience on a Disney cruise?
QWhat should you know about character dining and activities?

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