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Disney Cruise 10 MISTAKES Newbies Make! (Disney Cruise Line Tips)

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πŸ‘οΈ 38K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 19:55

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive guide for first-time Disney Cruise Line passengers to avoid common mistakes and maximize their experience. The video begins by explaining the benefits of purchasing a two hundred fifty dollar placeholder reservation while on board to secure future discounts. The creator then discusses the social aspect of cruising, specifically the use of Facebook groups for community building and participating in gift exchanges like fish extenders. Technical advice is provided regarding the necessity of online check-in and the importance of booking activities and port arrival times exactly at midnight Eastern Standard Time to secure coveted reservations. The guide also covers practical logistics such as wearing swimsuits under clothing to access water slides early, packing intentionally with vacuum seal bags, and utilizing the included twenty-four hour room service. Additionally, the creator touches on dining customs, the ability to carry certain alcoholic beverages on board, and the value of attending themed events like pirate night. The video concludes with advice on arriving at the port a day early and taking time to relax and soak in the atmosphere to ensure the trip is not rushed.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Seriously Tasty
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we did really enjoy doing the fish extenders you do get a lot of fun stuff

we highly recommend the chocolate and liquor tasting we do it every time we sail because it's our favorite

24-hour room service is included with the cost of your cruise they do suggest a tip of one to two dollars per item

make sure you take time on the cruise to just sit and relax and soak it all in

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Purchase the $250 placeholder on board to get 10% off future cruises
βœ“Join Facebook groups for your cruise to participate in gift exchanges and meet other cruisers
βœ“Complete online check-in exactly at 12 a.m. Eastern Time 30 days before your cruise to get the earliest Port arrival time
βœ“Wear your bathing suit under your clothes on embarkation day to use water slides immediately
βœ“Pack intentionally using vacuum seal bags and packing cubes to save space for costumes and gifts

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing about fish extenders and magnets on doors β€” Now you know what those are; it's a fun way to add pixie dust to the cruise
Getting seated with strangers at dinner β€” Request your own table; they can honor it though not guaranteed
Pools being crowded on first day β€” Wear bathing suit under clothes to go straight to water slides

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to get a Disney cruise discount?
QWhat are fish extenders and how do they work?
QHow to select the best Port arrival time?
QWhat to pack for a Disney Cruise?
QHow to make the most of room service?

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