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Ep. 644 - Disney Treasure Western Caribbean: A First-Timer's Honest Review

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👁️ 107 views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 1:24:12
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean · Winter · 7 nightsFrom Port CanaveralOccasional Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

The ship was great. really happy we we were able to get there. Didn't get there within the first year uh for the inaugural year, but you know, it was it's I mean, it's an amazing ship.

The Haunted Mansion parlor, which not to get ahead of myself, was amazing. absolutely lived up to the hype and I could have probably stayed in there for hours.

The second night with the the show with Groot, uh, she loved cuz she does recognize Groot. The food was was was good.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring cash for tipping on excursions.
Consider late dining if you have older elementary-age kids to enjoy the day more.
Check back for cabana availability if it's not initially available.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Worried about missing adult-only districts on Wish-class shipsIf you primarily spend time with your kids, the lack of adult districts is not a big deal.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to sail on the Disney Treasure for the first time?
QHow does the Disney Treasure compare to other Disney Cruise Line ships?
QWhat are the highlights of the Western Caribbean itinerary?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconKids Family4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconWater Park4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Castaway Cay4½ Happy Bacon
Cozumel3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Kooza Beach VIP experience
Jamaica4 Happy Bacon
Top: Mystic Mountain (Sky Explorer chairlift and bob sled)
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YouTube Video Description

He wasn't expecting to love a Disney Cruise Line ship more than the Dream — the one that started it all for his family. But after seven nights on the Disney Treasure sailing the Western Caribbean, Rob is a confirmed Wish Class convert. From the Aladdin-themed grand hall that moved him to near-tears to a spontaneous moment of grace at Mystic Mountain in Jamaica where a zip line worker personally guided his nervous eight-year-old daughter through her first zip, this episode is a reminder of what makes Disney Cruise Line unlike anything else on the water. In this episode: • ‍☠️ Why Rob's daughter picked the Western Caribbean itinerary — and the YouTube rabbit hole that led to Jamaica's bobsled at Mystic Mountain • Wish Class first impressions: the Aladdin grand hall, Happy Haunt on the Treasure, and why missing the districts didn't matter for this family • Three (okay, four) evenings at Hook's Barbary — reserve whiskeys, Old Fashioned classes, and a bartender who's been with DCL since the very first ships • The Moana stage show through the eyes of a Broadway-goer: "Yes, they're shorter shows, but are they still Broadway caliber? Like absolutely." • ️ Cabana strategy at Castaway Cay: Mickey & Minnie vs. Sandcastle — and why location matters more than prestige when you've got an active kid • ✈️ What happened when the post-cruise flight home got canceled — and why a surprise night at Wilderness Lodge saved the ending "I could have probably stayed in there for hours if I wasn't pulled out by my wife and daughter." — Rob, on the Haunted Mansion Parlor Support the Show: • Disney Cruise Line, DCL, Disney cruise, DCL Podcast, Disney Cruise Line Blog, Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny, Disney Adventure, Wish Class, Disney Treasure review, Western Caribbean, Haunted Mansion Parlor, Aquamouse, Hooks Barbary, Jamaica cruise, Mystic Mountain, Castaway Cay cabana, Disney Treasure cruise, Disney family cruiseBook your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with My Path Unwinding Travel (https://mypathunwinding.com/dclduo) • Subscribe to DCL Magazine (https://dcl-magazine.com/) and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store. Stay Connected with the DCL Duo: Website (https://dclduo.com/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dcl_duo/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DCLDuo) | Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dclduo) | Watch on YouTube (https://youtube.com/DCLDuo) | Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dcl-duo-podcast-a-disney-cruise-line-fan-podcast/id1501550336) We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot: Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.