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Helpful Tips for 1st Time Disney Cruisers! Things I wish I knew on my first Disney Cruise 🚢

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My first tip begins even before you step foot on that cruise ship and that is to book your excursions and dining reservations as soon as that window opens for you.

If you want to try Paulo Brunch, which I highly recommend, do it as soon as you get your window open.

So, if you cannot get a dining reservation, as soon as you get on board the ship, you can go and talk to the dining team.

Another tip that I have for you is to choose a starboard side stateateroom if you want to watch fireworks from your veranda.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book excursions and dining reservations as soon as the window opens.
✓Arrive early to shows, trivia, and character meet and greets.
✓Choose a starboard side stateroom to watch fireworks from your veranda.
✓Ask the dining team to serve kids' food first for a parent date night.
✓Book photo packages before getting on the ship to save money.
✓Get the 10% placeholder for future cruises before disembarking.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Excursions and dining reservations fill up quickly. — Book as soon as the window opens at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Popular character meet and greets have long lines. — Arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled time to ensure you can meet the character.
The buffet on embarkation day is chaotic and crowded. — Ask a cast member which restaurant is serving sit-down lunch for a more relaxing experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best tips for first-time Disney cruisers?
QHow can I save money on a Disney cruise?
QWhat should I do if I can't get a dining reservation?
QWhere is the best place to watch fireworks on a Disney cruise?
QHow can parents get alone time on a Disney cruise?

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Cruising on a new cruise line can feel a bit overwhelming, especially leading up to your sailing date. Because of this, I have complied a list of some tips and tricks that might help to make your first cruise with DCL a bit less stressful… or at least save you a little bit of money! These are some of things I wish I knew before sailing on Disney for the first time. I hope you find it helpful and happy sailing 💜 🚢