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Disney Cruise First Timer's Report | What I Wish I'd Known + What I Learned

Blair Lamb
Blair Lamb
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 68K views๐Ÿ“… 7 years agoโฑ๏ธ 46:53
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โค๏ธ Best for CoupleCaribbean ยท Spring ยท 4 nightsFrom Port CanaveralFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The service on the cruise was incredible. I have truly never experienced such a + over-the-top just bend over backwards kind of service as I did on a Disney cruise.

We were never hungry for five days. You will not be hungry there are places that are open 24 hours a day for breakfast lunch and dinner.

The Beauty and the Beast show on the ship was stunning it was so well done it was in credible it was absolutely incredible.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Call Disney Cruise Line to request a private table for dinner if you are a couple.
โœ“Bring a lanyard for your key to the world card.
โœ“Bring comfortable sandals for walking on the ship.
โœ“Give yourself at least three hours to get through Orlando Airport after disembarking.
โœ“Bring hand cream due to frequent hand sanitizing.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Using a birth certificate with maiden name and license with married name for boarding โ€” It works fine; bring a bridging document like a marriage license just in case.
Getting seated with other couples at dinner โ€” Call ahead to request a private table for dinner.
Water tasting funny on the ship โ€” The water tasted fine and filtered; no need to buy bottled water.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before my first Disney cruise?
QWhat is included and not included in a Disney cruise?
QHow do I handle dining as a couple?
QWhat should I pack for a Disney cruise?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Castaway Cay3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: Castaway Cay 5k race
Nassau2ยฝ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Today I'm sharing a comprehensive Disney cruise first timer's report! I'm breaking down what I wish I'd known and what I learned in these categories: Service, Food and Drink, Embarkation/Disembarkation, The Ship/Overall Experience, Packing, and Our Stateroom. I hope my thoughts are helpful to you if you're heading out on your first Disney cruise soon! Enjoy! -MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO- *contains affiliate or referral links -Disney Cruise Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-ZVMUs096b4zS4NyXdiHrGrfePxOevzX -Birkenstocks: https://amzn.to/2LcpQNb -Lanyards: https://amzn.to/2Jb1a7r -Travel Sound Machine: https://amzn.to/2HavFse -What's Included In a Disney Cruise blog post from Trip Savvy: https://www.tripsavvy.com/whats-included-disney-cruise-line-fare-3266261 -MORE DISNEY VLOGS + VIDEOS- Disney Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-ZVMUs096b4zS4NyXdiHrGrfePxOevzX -COUPONS FOR YOU- *contains referral links ๐ŸŒผ$10 off Erin Condren: http://bit.ly/ErinCondrenBSL (Sign up for an account; a $10 off gift certificate will be emailed to you.) ๐ŸŒผ$10 cash at eBates: https://www.ebates.com/r/BLAIRS373?eeid=28187 ๐ŸŒผ$10 off Walmart Grocery Pickup: http://r.wmt.co/il0pT -OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND ME- Blog: http://blairblogs.com Blogger Mentorship Program: http://blairblogs.com/blogger-mentorship-program/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blairblogswebsite/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairblogs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blairblogs Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/blairblogs/ Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlairLambDesign Etsy Shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BlairLambDesign/ -THE CAMERA I USE (AND ABSOLUTELY LOVE!)- *contains affiliate links Canon G7X Mark II: http://amzn.to/2FE0rJB -MAILING ADDRESS- Blair Lamb PO Box 362 Gainesville, Texas 76241 (I'll write you back! :)) -COMMENT POLICY- This is an encouraging, kind, uplifting community. I am a firm believer in the "you do your thing, I'll do mine" school of thought. We don't have to agree on anything to be kind to each other! That said, mean, malicious, offensive, hurtful, or just plain obnoxious comments will be deleted. Thanks for watching! -Blair xo