We often get asked what is included on a Disney Cruise.  Having done 14 cruises across most of their ships we have a pretty good handle on all the good stuff Disney Cruise Line has to offer.  Every cruise line is a bit different and we're going to help you know the difference.

Disney is known for their absolutely top-notch customer service and that is definitely carried over to Disney Cruise Line.  We've seen a lot of examples, everything from our room steward replacing our kids sheets with fun character sheets to our waiter cutting up our daughter's steak.  But you get way more than just good service.  Let me walk you though all that Disney Cruise Line has to offer.

Disney does not have any drink packages.  All sodas, juices, tea, hot cocoa, and drip coffees are complimentary across the ship.  When it comes to alcohol you are paying for your drinks, but we highly recommend purchasing the drink of the day cup on your first day.  Each day Disney has a featured alcoholic beverage that is discounted and available across the ship.  

The only other beverage that you might want to splurge on is specialty coffees.  Cove Cafe aboard each of the ships makes some great coffees.

Each ship will have it's 3 signature dining locations that you will visit on a rotation, so you will get to eat at each restaurant.  Your dining staff also follows alongs, so your waiters will get to know your likes/dislikes along the way.  Each ship has different restaurants though some do share menus from ship to ship.  We've definitely have our favorites from most of these menus already picked out.

Each ship does have it's Premium Dining Restaurants that are reserved ahead of time.  But these locations are not included with your cruise and are 18+ only.  They also have a dress code that they often enforce.

While the food is AMAZING at Palo and Remy it's not a requirement to have some great dining experiences.

There's always tons of entertainment when you're on a Disney Cruise.  Disney doesn't have casinos, but they do have movie theaters playing the most recent Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars films that are in theaters.  They even do Premier events when the movies release during your sailing.

Popcorn isn't free, but just like in the parks you can buy a refillable bucket. Refills are about $2 so the bucket buy is worth it.

There's plenty of shipboard fun to be had.  There are trivia competitions, game shows, drawing classes, towel animal classes, karaoke, etc...  All can be found in your app, though a few of them will be for 18+.

Alcohol classes/tastings and Bingo are available but those have there own pricing.

Most of the ships have a digital game you can enjoy across the ship.  The Dream and Fantasy have the MidShip Detective Agency where you are searching the ship for clues to solve a few mysteries.

On the Wish, Treasure, and Destiny they have the Disney Uncharted Adventure. It's played through the Disney Cruise Line App, the app acts as a "spyglass," transforming various elements on the ship into interactive experiences.

Of course you could always go and enjoy the swimming pools, water slides, splash pads, and hot tubs.  The newer ships have The AquaMouse which is a water slide coaster with cute animations added in.  These vary from ship to ship, but we can always help point you in the right direction.

Towels and life jackets are always provided for free on a Disney Cruise.

Of course every Disney ship has their version the of the Oceaneer's Club, their kids club for kids 3 to 10, at no cost.  Kids have loads of activities to participate in and you even get the occasional character visit.  All at NO COST.
Kids under 3 can be watched at the Nursery at an hourly charge.

Kids 11-17 have their own clubs that they can come and go from for fun and entertainment.

With loads of free activities, there's plenty to do on both Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay.  All your food is free on their islands.  So feel free to enjoy the beach and play areas.

There are a few paid excursions and rentals if you're looking for a few extras.  But the kids club is also available on their islands for free, so you the kiddos can go off and have some fun while Mom and Dad can enjoy some time kid-free.

There's always so much to do when aboard a Disney Cruise which is why we often like our cruises to be longer just to take advantage of all that's on offer.  There are lots of other extras that can be reserved like the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or one of the many services over at Senses Spa, but those also have their own costs.

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This was our first time sailing Concierge with Disney.  While we have been on the Magic 4 times before and on all of the other ships too, Angie decided to splurge and upgrade our room at the port.  Now since we upgraded at port we did miss out on a few of the perks that come with cruising concierge, but I'll make sure to cover them to.

​All I can say is WOW!  Disney knows some luxury!  Let's talk Concierge!

Typically when you book concierge you get a few advance perks.  You are the first to pick excursions and activities!  You can make a list of what you are looking for, from excursions, character meet and greets, and specialty dining, and the Concierge Team will get it booked for you.  Concierge guests also get priority boarding and disembarkation.  It was really cool being able to get off the ship without having to wait in a line.

Since we upgraded at the port, we were able to immediately get on the ship.  Concierge guests have a separate lunch where you get to meet some of the Concierge team.  The food was the same offerings as the regular sit-down lunch but with extra cast members making sure you are taken care of and two complimentary alcoholic beverages.

Concierge guests even get complimentary wi-fi.  Since we were in the 1-Bedroom Suite we had the higher tier internet package.

We probably spent half our cruise hanging out here.  It's very similar to the Club Level Lounges of Disney's Deluxe resorts.  There were ample areas to sit and relax.  There was always some food set out to snack on as well as a fridge with plenty of drink options.

The food was fantastic, definitely on the higher end.  Nothing was served hot, but everything was really good!  Niko loved running up to the lounge to grab Scones around Afternoon Tea.

We had some great Sushi, Charcuterie, fresh fruit, pastries, and so much more.  Whenever we were snacky we'd check out what was currently offered in the lounge.

The Lounge also has it's own character meet and greets.  There was only one on our voyage, they didn't know what character was going to show up till he actually arrived.  We got to have some personal time with Goofy without the need to wait in any lines.  We were called up from our little table where we were enjoying our snacks.

​Service was always top notch here!  The Concierge staff was always walking around to collect plates and making sure you had everything you needed.

We spent a good portion of our time back at our room.  Angie splurged for the 1-Bedroom Suite!  And OH MY was this room lovely!  I've lived in apartments smaller than this.  The kids had to share the pullout bed, but we finally got to have a little privacy with out separate bedroom.

There are plenty of perks to the Concierge room.  We particularly loved that they stocked our room with bottled water and soda every day. 

Concierge guests also enjoy upgraded amenities.  Upgraded linens, toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers!  We really liked the upgraded soaps and shampoos.  The kids loved the special lavender bath sponge.

Our room was an accessible room, so we had a large shower instead of a tub.  That was an amazing shower.  I already told Angie I want a shower like that at home!  Because our room has a dining table we could even get room service sent from the main dining rooms directly to our stateroom.

We had to at least try it out for breakfast one morning. 

Concierge guests also get priority seating for all the shows.  We get to pop in a good half hour beforehand to pick our seats and get Free Popcorn!

The free popcorn was for the entirety of the cruise.  Zoey watched a few movies in the theater so took every chance to grab some popcorn.

The Concierge team took great care of us.  If we hadn't already been seasoned cruisers it would have been great to have their help in grabbing reservations for Palo or even a Cabana at Castaway Cay.

We had an amazing voyage for our "Babymoon."  Would you splurge and go concierge?

As always we're here to answer any questions and give you the best advice to make that next Disney trip or cruise a Magical Experience.

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We love all of Disney's ships, but the Dream was the our first cruise as a family so it has a special place in my heart.  Disney's Dream class ships, the Dream and the Fantasy, would now be considered Disney's mid-sized ships.  They carry up to 4,000 passengers compared to the 2,700 of the Magic class ships.  But there are a lot more differences to be discussed, so follow along as we talk about Angie's favorite ships. 

The Dream class, being bigger, has a few more things to offer, than their smaller sisters.  The AquaDuck is a fun waterslide that goes around the top deck of the ship.  It's much more fun than the trapdoor slide, the AquaDunk, that is on the smaller ships.

My kids enjoy the upgraded play areas on the Dream ships, compared to the Magic, as well as the larger pool area with more hot tubs.

As the ships get bigger, of course you can find more spaces for adults and kids alike.  So we have a few more bars/lounges to enjoy. 

Also the Rainforest Room in the Spa is bigger and includes a few more amenities.  We loved the more secluded hot tub area to just lounge in.  And the heated stone lounge chairs just lull me into a deep sleep.

There's also an additional adult-only dining experience.  While all the ships have Palo for fine Italian dining you can find delicious French cuisine at Remy.

While on the pricier side, Remy has been one of the most exquisite dining experiences I've ever had.  The mutli-course dinner was phenomenal and their desert experience is just delightful. Both have their own wine pairings.

There's also a great scavenger hunt the whole family can take part in across the ship.  The MidShip Detective Agency is an animated hunt around the ship for clues, solving cases involving some classic characters.

As my kids got a little older, we let them run off on their own to solve the cases.

Dining on both of these ships are identical.  The restaurants may have slightly different names or decor but they'll both boast the exact same menus.

We've eaten at them enough times to have tried nearly everything on all three menus.  While all of the food has been good, we definitely have our favorites at each dining room.

One of the bigger differences is actually in the kids club, the Oceaneer's Club and Lab.  The Disney Dream features an entire area dedicated to the Disney Infinity video games.  While my son loved playing with these back in the day these games are a little out-dated, but still pretty fun.

Also in the Oceaneer's Club's both feature an area dedicated to Star Wars with some fun interactive play areas.  On the Dream you have the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon, and the Fantasy has individual ship piloting spots.  The addition of these play areas always made these ships some of my kids favorites, especially for Niko as he could just play video games all day.

Functionally the same, the adult areas will look pretty different.  The Fantasy has this boardwalk looking Piaza while the Dream has more of a lounge area in it's place.

Both ships have my favorite bar location, Skyline.  Featuring some great cocktails themed after a few major cities from around the world.  The magical window will periodically change to the appearance of these same cities.  So you'll be sipping drinks in New York one moment, and magically be transported to Paris the next.

A lot of great drinking classes are taught in the various bars/lounges across the ship.  We always recommend the Chocolate and Alcohol pairing class.

We have had amazing times on both of these ships.  Usually the Fantasy is running voyages of 7 days or more, so we've only managed to go on it once.  The Dream has had more 4 and 5 day voyages available so we've managed to be on it quite a few more times.

It's hard to go wrong with a Disney Cruise!  We've been on all 5 current ships and are already making plans to go on their 6th and 7th ships some time after they launch.

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After years of going to Castaway Cay, Disney has finally opened up ANOTHER island to visit on a Disney Cruise.  Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is the new place to visit in the Bahamas!  Disney did an amazing job transforming this section of the island into a gorgeous place to have fun with the whole family.  There's a lot to unpack here, so let's go over some of the high points and a few low points on Disney's new island. 

We're talking crystal clear water with super soft powdery sand.  There are even pink flecks in the sand making it that much prettier.

Disney has set up ample room and seating here for a full ship of guests to be able to spread out and enjoy it all.    The majority of the beach is dedicated for families, though there is a portion dedicated only to adults.

We spent the majority of our time at one of the family cabanas.  We were fortunate to get a hold of one of these beautiful cabanas located at the beach section closest to the ship.

​If you're looking for beautiful picturesque beaches, this is a great place!

Disney leaned into the culture and heritage of the Bahamas.  Technically Lookout Cay is part of the island of Eleuthera, not it's own island, but with that comes the richness of their island culture.

Even the merchandise was styled by local artists.  This photo-spot is the same design that went into the island-exclusive mickey ears.  There is also an arts and crafts station for families to make their Bahamian keepsakes.

Sprinkling in some more local culture there is the Junkanoo show to liven up the day as well as the twice daily Rush! A Junkanoo Celebration!  This lively parade features great music, lively performers, and even Mickey and Friends join in!

For food you can expect the same barbecue and burgers that are available at Castaway.  Which is pretty good while you're hanging out at the island.  There are ample locations to get out of the sun nearby.  There are even fans built in to keep the air circulating and keep those pesky flies away from your food.

There were several bars for the adults to visit but also a locations for the kids to have fun.

Other than the wonky layout, my only complaint was the lack of shade in between locations.  The areas of the island are pretty spread out, which is great for giving people room to walk around and not feel crowded, but the trees haven't had the chance to grow and create natural pockets of shade.  So sometimes I did feel like I was walking in direct sunlight a little too much.

We had a great time at the Cabanas.  Definitely  worth the extra splurge if you want a space completely to yourself!  We had great service from the staff bringing us drinks and replenishing our snacks.  I recommend if you do get a cabana to shoot for a lower numbered one as the last few cabanas have a rocky outcropping between you and the water.  We had to walk down a tiny bit to have sandy access to the beach.

Lookout Cay is still very new, so I feel like there is still plenty of time for Disney to make improvements and additions but it's a great start!  I always enjoy any Disney cruise, especially ones that stop at Disney's islands!

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I've killed Castaway Cay my "Happy Place" for years now and with good reason.  Disney's private island in the Bahamas is a dream come true.  Just imagine a beautiful tropical island and add in the efficiency of Disney.

There is nothing I'd change on this island.  So let me run through all the great things I love about this wonderful island that Disney put together. 

Disney leased the island back in 1996 and made a perfect spot for their ships to stop at.  The reef surrounding the family beach keeps the waves pretty calm, which makes for excellent swimming for the little ones.  It also keeps out seaweed and big fish.

Lounge chairs are plentiful, so no worries about finding a spot to sit.  Waiters and Photographers roam along the beach to get your drink order and get cute family pics.

​There's also a couple of water slides you can enjoy in addition to the climbing adventure structure in the middle of the water. 

I know my kids aren't fond of the water slide that drops you into saltwater, but they've always had fun climbing around that structure.  It's like an aquatic jungle gym with different ways to climb out over the water.

Disney does an amazing job of keeping everything clean and fresh.  Just like in the parks there is no trash to be seen.  It's just kept immaculate.

The island is also loaded with great Disney photo spots.  That splash of Disney added to this beautiful island just makes me smile every time I'm there.

And since this IS a cruise, all the food is included on the island!

There are 3 great spots to grab food, which is generally burgers, hot dogs, and barbecue.  Not the most impressive menu, but it's usually the kind of thing I want to eat when I'm hanging out on the beach.

The adults can always run off to the 18+ side of the island, Serenity Bay and grab some steaks over there.  Yes, they prepare steaks and salmon over on the adult side.

Speaking of Serenity Bay, it's SO QUIET and CHILL over there!  After grabbing some food AND a cocktail we will usually just relax in the splendor of Serenity Bay.

Most adults are just relaxing and reading a book or just hanging out in the crystal clear shallow waters along the beach.  Sometimes some of the performers will play music over by the bar too.

Scuttle's Cove is an extension of the Kid's Club that takes care of your 3-10 year olds while you are on the island.  Have no fear, they don't have any swimming in here, it's all shaded splash-pads and activities for the kids to do while you get a chance to relax on the island.
They don't feed the kids though, so make sure to feed your little ones before or after their stop here.

The island also has it's own Cabanas that you can reserve on both the family and adult sides of the island.  I previously wrote a blog about these so feel free to dig back for that one.

But it's great to have your own separate strip of beach from the rest of the family beach.  The cabana also comes with a stocked drink fridge, sand toys, and sun screen.

Disney Cruises are fantastic, but I always prefer the ones that stop here at Castaway!  Disney Cruises are definitely a different vibe than hitting the theme parks but you still get that amazing Disney vacation feel.

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We often get asked about the different ships Disney Cruise line has to offer.  With only 5 ships currently sailing, and the 6th & 7th on the way, I thought it would be good to break them down by category.

The first two ships are the oldest and smallest of the bunch.  The Magic began sailing in 1998 and the Wonder came right after in 1999.  They make up the Magic Class of Disney cruise ships.  These two sister ships carry 1,754 passengers in 875 staterooms (2,713 if we max out every room) which is a lot less compared to other cruise lines.

If you want to know more specifics about all Disney Cruise Line has to offer check out my previous blog:
Why Choose Disney Cruise Line

Disney is known for their spectacular customer service and you will get that aplenty on these ships.  We've got Pirate Night, Fireworks at Sea, First Class entertainment, great food, Disney characters...

But we're here to highlight the differences.  Because they are so much smaller, they have a more intimate feeling.  You don't have to go far to get from one side of the ship to the other.  Both the Magic and Wonder had some amazing additions when they were renovated.

Both got the AquaDunk Waterslide!  This trapdoor waterslide was a big hit with my daughter.  You get into a standing tube, they count down and then whoosh, the floor drops out sending you sliding.

Both ships have a Marvel area and a Toy Story area.  The Magic also has Pixie Hollow area and a Mickey Mouse Club while the Wonder has a Frozen area and Disney Junior area.

Loaded with activities and video games, the kids will keep themselves busy a long time.

Both ships have the fantastic experiences at Animator's Palate and their own more fancy dining room:  Triton's on the Wonder and Lumiere's on the Magic.

But each ship has it's own different character-themed restaurant.  The Wonder has Tiana's Place loaded with some Louisiana flair.  You get a Jazz music trio, Tiana, and Louis the gator making appearances and performing.  Have some Gumbo and celebrate Mardi Gras with Tiana.

I did feel like it was unfair that we didn't get a Tangled themed lounge, but on the Magic the Ruffians do take over the Pub and turn it into the Snuggly Duckling for a night.  It was pretty fun having drinks and trivia with these hilarious characters.

Both ships have dinner at Animator's Palate but the experience here differs from the Dream class ships.

Here the drawings on the walls come to life during dinner.  It's a colorful experience and everything in the dining rooms comes to life with color!

When there are multiple nights at Animator's Palate you get to draw your own characters and Mickey brings them to life.  These are some of my favorite experiences on Disney cruises.  You have to see them for yourselves.

There are a few other minor differences to the ship.  All the pubs/lounges have different names and themes.  The Splash Zones for the little kids are also slightly different with a Finding Dory themed zone on the Wonder and Donald's 3 Nephews over on the Magic.

We all know that sometimes it's the date or the itinerary that make the difference as to which cruise you choose, but sometimes it doesn't hurt to know the difference between each of the ship.

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Planning for the holidays is always a challenge, but planning ahead often has its benefits.  Disney Cruise Lines gives you that extra bit of holiday magic from November through December.  Their Very Merrytime Christmas Cruises add a ton of holiday cheer to an already spectacular cruise.

With sailings this year out of Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, San Diego, and Galveston there are plenty of options for holiday magic.  We've now done this twice: once on the Wonder in 2019 and then on the Magic in 2021.  Both of these voyages were SPECTACULAR!

Let me fill you with the wonder and joy of a Disney Christmas Cruise!  Let's go!

Wreaths, poinsettias, garland, gingerbread! Oh My!  Holiday music plays through the hallways as you walk around the ship.  Musical performers play classic holiday tunes and there was even a performance by some carolers during the voyage.  You definitely feel the spirit of Christmas here.

There are lots of holiday extras going on throughout your voyage.  The lighting of the Christas Tree the first night was pretty special.  There are fun activities to participate in like:  Decorating stockings or decorating gingerbread men.

There are still all of the classic cruise activities you've come to enjoy:  trivia, game shows, drawing classes, alcohol pairing, etc... but some get a fun little holiday twist.

​The kids club had TONS of extra activities with many of them centered around the holiday.  The kids made a few ornaments during our trip.

That giant tree was a sight to see from our window when we arrived.

We just love Castaway Cay.  And even in Nov-Dec the water was still warm enough to swim in.  Maybe a little colder, but we still had a great time at the beach!

If you are looking to sail during the holidays we HIGHLY recommend grabbing that reservation as early as possible.  Those sailings fill up fast and it may be hard to find a room in the particular category you are looking for.

We love sailing with Disney and when you add the holiday on top of all that Disney offers, it's just WOW!  As always Mouse O'Clock is here to help out and give you all the best tips and tricks when it comes to booking a Disney Vacation.  When it's to plan for Disney:

I know Christmas is just around the corner but I've got to talk about our experience on Disney's Halloween on the High Seas.  Disney Cruise lines offers these special sailings during September and October and we just had to try one.

Disney cruises are always an amazing experience.  Sprinkle in some spooktacular Halloween fun and you have a Halloween on the High Seas!  Like with any of Disney's special event cruises, such as Marvel, Pixar, and Very Merry Christmas cruise, the bulk of the special events happen on one day.  But there was a lot of fun to be had!

Follow along on our Halloween adventure at sea.

Disney knows how to do a CUTE Halloween celebration.  Clearly there was nothing scary here.  You could see all the sweet little pumpkin touches as soon as you board the ship.  This was also our first time on the Disney Fantasy, so we were excited for what this trip had in store.

There were special Halloween treats to be had all around the ship.  If you know Angie, you know she enjoyed many of the specialty coffees that were being offered this voyage.

And the kids had to have the Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate.  But there was plenty more than coffee.  The sweet shop, Sweet on You, had MANY themed treats this sailing.  From decorated treats, like rice krispy treats, to specialty gelato flavors, like Candy Corn Ice Cream.

The first night we had to stay and watch the Halloween tree come to life.  This was a cute little show but definitely set the tone for the rest of the cruise. 

Our cruise was ON the week of Halloween, so I was all set for this voyage!  We love Halloween so we couldn't wait to see all that was in store.

On Halloween we were able to find many of the Disney Characters in their Halloween costumes available for photos.  There were Halloween craft classes and the movie screens had plenty of Disney Halloween movies to play throughout the day.

All of the characters had a relatively short wait, except for Jack and Sally AND Minnie Mouse and friends in their Sanderson Sisters costumes.  Even so we only waited maybe 20 minutes for these specialty characters.  We saw Mickey as a Vampire, Minnie as a Witch, Super Hero Donald, Candy Corn Pluto, and Goofy the Mummy.

​So many cute costumes!

There was even an adult only Halloween Party back in the Tube, the club located on Deck 4 Aft.   We had a few drinks and watched people dance around in their costumes for a while.

The Kids Club and Tween club both had Halloween parties and activities going on throughout the day, so the kids kept running off to have their own fun.

We had a GREAT time celebrating Halloween with Disney this year.  If you've been following us, you know we did Mickey's Not So Scary in Disney World AND Oogie Boogie Bash over in Disneyland already.

A ship so nice, we rode it twice!  We just got off of our back-to-back voyage on Disney's newest cruise ship:  The Disney Wish!

The newest of Disney's cruise ships is beautiful inside and out and loaded with tons of new experiences for Disney cruisers.  We had an absolute blast on this trip and there are plenty of good things to say about this ship with a few little problems sprinkled in.

Follow along our experience on through this spectacular voyage, on the Disney Wish.

The ship is loaded with new Disney inspired experiences!  You have the amazing Star Wars Hyperspace Lounge for drinks, the Worlds of Marvel dining experience, and the Incredibles Hero Zone inflatable arena.

The Aqua Mouse is there new animated water slide with variety of animations, this water slide doesn't get old.  My kids had a blast on this one.

Disney does not disappoint with their dining experiences.  In Arrendale you get to celebrate the engagement of Queen Anna and Kristoff.  Hosted by Wandering Oaken it's a great show with many magical moments.

The Worlds of Marvel dining experience has you helping Ant-man with some science experiments.  Your meal even gets its own cinematic experience featuring a few key MCU characters.  Ant-man and the Wasp even make an appearance at the end of the meal!

The kids had an absolute blast in the kids club.  It has so many cool interactive areas like the Star Wars area pictured here.  The Marvel portion was really cool.

Niko would spend every moment of this cruise in the Oceaneer's Club if he could.  Zoey actually split her time between the kids club and the tween area, Edge.  She actually preferred the kids club for the activities.

I will say, while there are plenty of options for places to go and things to do, many of these spaces were a bit small for my taste.

​The pools were all pretty small.  Many of the bar locations didn't seat a lot of people.  And even the two movie theaters were pretty small in comparison to the other ships.

​The layout of the ship is a bit different to what we were accustomed to, but after a couple of days we had a pretty good handle on where to find everything.

We did have a fantastic time on the Disney Wish.  It's very new and shiny!  I think they have a few kinks to work out, but it's still a hell of a vacation.

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We hadn't been on the Disney Dream in years, but I remember why this is Angie's favorite of Disney's ships.  We brought my parents along for the ride, so this was a new experience for all of us.
It seems like new changes are happening every time we blink, but things on Disney Cruiseline have almost gotten back to pre-Covid standards.  Let me tell you what's changed and about all our fun.

All guests, who are able, are still required to be vaccinated.  Everyone will need to be tested 48 hrs before sailing, with anyone under 5 having to also be tested at the port.  If you don't have your results uploaded in time, you'll face having to pay for tests at the port.

Once onboard, Disney is still taking their cleaning and precautions precautions seriously.

Make sure to visit Disney Cruise KNOW BEFORE YOU GO so you can stay up to date before your cruise.  Guests aren't required to wear masks thought the cast members still do.   Also all of the restrictions on the Kids Club and pool time have been lifted as well.  Almost everything is back to how it used to be before COVID with one other exception.

Character interactions are still being done at a distance.  So sadly there still aren't any hugs or autographs from characters on the cruises yet.  But other than that one downer, all the shows and entertainment are back in full swing.

We had loads of fun just hanging out in the pool.  Of coarse the kids just love going on the AquaDuck over and over again.  With most ships sailing at roughly 50% capacity there is plenty of room to find seating.  Plus the line for the water slides were pretty minimal.

We had to find entertainment for the whole family with my parents on board, so we took part in a wide variety of activities this voyage.  We went to play Bingo, took the kids to solve a few mysteries with the Midship Detective Agency, and even had some fun at the Family Karaoke.

We even took in a few alcohol classes and fine dining at Palo and Remy for us adults.

As usual Disney doesn't disappoint with the dining.  With the rotational dining restaurants being only half full our service was still just as spectacular.  We got lots of attention from our servers who would occasionally do magic tricks for the kids or give them a puzzle to figure out.

Disney has always shined when it comes to their customer service.  Rarely have we had any issue that wasn't quickly resolved but we've also rarely had any issues when cruising with Disney.

Pirate Night was back in full swing with multiple Pirate Parties.   Mickey and his Friends show up for the first party, while the second party centers around Captain Jack Sparrow.
They even brought back the Pirate Party Buffet at the end of the night.  With a bevy of yummy options to munch on at the end of the night.  If we hadn't had the late dinner I probably would have eaten more at the buffet.

We had an amazing time!  The kids got to share some amazing with their grandparents.  They still spent a good chunk of time making friends in the kids club, especially when the grown ups needed some time for a swanky brunch or Martini class.

We love cruising with Disney.  Feel free to ask us all of your questions.  We've been on 6 Disney cruises.  And we're going on Disney's new ship, the Wish, in August. 

Disney Cruises have a lot to offer.  Let us know how we can help you get on your own cruise vacation.

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