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She Paid $3,000 More for Disney Wish Concierge — Was It Worth It?

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What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)CaribbeanFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We paid $3,000 more to be concierge level on this sailing versus what the cost of a non-concier sailing would have been.

If you are not spending most of your time in that concierge lounge and on that concierge pool deck, you are not getting the value for that concierge level.

Our Paulo dinner came for me and my husband, three courses. Oh, and we did the water tasting. Don't sleep on the water tasting at Paulo.

Creator's Tips & Advice

If a specific dining request is important, check with concierge or dining staff as soon as you board to ensure it was noted correctly.
If you are prone to motion sickness, avoid concierge staterooms as they are located in the forward part of the ship where motion is felt most.
Use a travel agent to help pair your family with the right ship and itinerary based on your children's ages.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Flying in on embarkation dayDon't do it; fly in at least a day early to avoid delays.
Child's interest in cruise activitiesCruises are a great way to learn your child's vacation preferences (e.g., beach vs. pool vs. theater).

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Disney Wish concierge actually worth it for a family of four?
QHow does the concierge experience compare between different terminals?
QIs the Palo dining experience worth the cost?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Cocoa Beach4 Happy Bacon
Nassau2 Happy Bacon
Orlando3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Jenn and her family sailed the Disney Wish in concierge for the second time, and put in the exact same Arendelle dining request that landed them right next to the stage back in 2023. This time, after paying about $3,000 more for the concierge level, they wound up three rows back. So is Disney Wish concierge actually worth it for a family of four? Jenn keeps it real with us. In this episode: - What concierge really gets you on the Disney Wish — and the one perk that didn't deliver this time - The Arendelle dining mix-up: "near the stage" vs. "up close to the stage," and the move to make the second you board so it never happens to you - Whether concierge is worth roughly $3,000 more for a family of four with elementary-age kids - Palo for the first time: the water tasting, the amaretto soufflé, and why dinner felt like a bargain - Two private islands, no Nassau — how Lookout Cay plus Castaway Cay on one sailing landed with the kids - How a self-described Disney-skeptic husband got talked into booking the next cruise "If you are not spending most of your time in that concierge lounge and on that concierge pool deck, you are not getting the value for that concierge level." — Jenn Listen now and join the conversation! Follow along with Jenn's future adventures at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kids_travel_tales/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KidsTravelTales Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kids-travel-tales-a-family-travel-podcast/id1849200222 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kids.travel.tales Support the Show: DCL Magazine — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Join the waitlist and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store: https://dcl-magazine.com Stay Connected with the DCL Duo: Website: https://dclduo.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dcl-duo-podcast-a-disney-cruise-line-fan-podcast/id1501550336 YouTube: https://YouTube.com/DCLDuo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcl_duo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DCLDuo Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dclduo 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. #DisneyCruiseLine #DisneyWish #DCLConcierge #DisneyCruise #DCLDuo #DisneyWishConcierge #FamilyTravel #DisneyCruiseTips #Arendelle #PaloDinner #LookoutCay #CastawayCay #DisneyCruisePlanning #ConciergeWorthIt #KidsTravelTales