News + Disney Cruise Line Rookie Mistakes | 01/10/17
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The creators of the Dis Unplugged podcast discuss various Disney and Universal news items, including the passing of the orca Tilikum at SeaWorld and a new one-day dining plan being tested at Magic Kingdom. They analyze the potential implications of Disney's blockout dates for Florida residents, which may hint at a summer 2017 opening for Pandora at Animal Kingdom. The episode also features a segment on upcoming events like the Epcot Food and Wine Festival and the Disney Springs Festival of the Arts. A significant portion of the discussion is dedicated to common rookie mistakes made by first-time Disney Cruise Line passengers. The hosts suggest that travelers often overplan their itineraries, wait too long to book staterooms, or fail to take seasickness medication preventatively. They conclude by offering practical advice, such as rebooking future cruises while still on board to secure better rates and utilizing shipboard services like dry cleaning to save time. The show also touches on the importance of remaining flexible with dining and activity reservations once on the ship.
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first-timers want to come in and take a last minute cruise and a lot of times you can't get then the pricing is you know has gone up right
people tend to overestimate what they can do they are so interested in doing so they they try and do so much on the cruise that they they miss a lot of the really cool experiences
if you are prone to motion sickness in any way shape or form and you're worried about seasickness you just go ahead and start taking it ahead of time
rebook on board for your next Cruise because you've got to want to sail again and you're almost always getting the best price
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