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What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking A Disney Cruise! Part 1

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πŸ‘οΈ 794K viewsπŸ“… 7 years ago⏱️ 17:57

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive guide for travelers preparing for a Disney Cruise Line vacation, focusing on logistics, reservations, and cost management. The video emphasizes the importance of early booking for high-demand items such as character meet-and-greets, specialty dining like Remy and Palo, spa treatments, and the Small World Nursery for children under three. The creator suggests specific strategies for embarkation, such as arriving at 12:30 p.m. to avoid the largest crowds, and notes that luggage forwarding can simplify the process. Regarding onboard amenities, the creator highlights that while many services are included, such as kids clubs and soda, others like adult dining and cabanas at Castaway Cay require advance planning. The video also addresses practical concerns like limited stateroom power outlets, the use of the Disney Cruise Line app for communication, and the ability to order multiple items from dinner menus. Finally, the creator explains that while shore excursions can be booked through third parties to save money, travelers must ensure they return to the ship well before departure to avoid being left behind.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Disney Cruise Line
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Disney Cruise Line
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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From Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

want to know what things you have to book way early on Disney Cruise Line and also did you realize you don't have to book your poor excursions through Disney

first-time cruisers can reserve 75 days out while returning cruisers get to book earlier than that

Disney cruises cost more than other cruises then so Disney Cruise is gonna cost you more than just about any other cruise line out there

you can order everything at dinner and when I mean everything when I say everything I mean everything

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Schedule embarkation time as early as possible to avoid long lines
βœ“Pre-book character dining, specialty dining, and spa packages before your cruise
βœ“Book the nursery for little ones under three ahead of time
βœ“Use the Disney Cruise Line app for communication and daily schedules
βœ“Order whatever you want at dinner; it's unlimited
βœ“Bring a USB splitter to charge multiple devices due to limited outlets

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Booking hierarchy favors returning cruisers β€” First-time cruisers can reserve 75 days out; incentivizes cruising more with Disney to up status
Shore excursions selling out β€” Pre-book port adventures; can book independently to save money but ensure return time

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat things need to be booked early on a Disney cruise?
QDo you have to book shore excursions through Disney?
QHow to communicate with family onboard?
QWhat are the dining options and costs?
QHow to manage limited outlets in staterooms?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Castaway Cay2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Castaway Cay 5k
Port Canaveral1Β½ Happy Bacon
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