You won't need to worry about towels or sunscreen, they are included in your cabana.  Equipment rentals are included with the cost of your cabana.  So snorkeling equipment, bike rentals, and floats are normally an additional cost at Castaway.

The cabanas are expensive and yet they still usually get all reserved quickly.  So you really have to want one to try and make it happen.  We enjoyed the many perks and feel it's a splurge worth making some of the time.  I wouldn't try and get one for every tip...

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I'm often a little adventurous with my meal choices here , because I know they'll gladly replace my entree if I didn't like it.  But I've loved most of what I have eaten while on a Disney Cruise.  There chefs are top notch and the food selections are pretty varied giving everyone an option they'll be happy with. 

We love to eat!  Our serving staff never question our order. So when I ask for 3 different appetizers or 2 entrees they accommodate my requests.  Trust me, there are some things you just can't pass up on these menus.

Disney Cruise Line has plenty of fun activities for adults.  We've enjoyed a variety of alcohol classes, bingo, massages, spa activities, and pub trivia.  The kind of experiences you would expect on any cruise but all with the extra touches and service you'd expect from Disney.

From Star Wars to Disney Classics, the whole of the kids club is decorated and furnished in ways that will make any kid smile.  There are loads of activities and they make sure to offer the kids food at meal times.  

There are a LOT of extras you can book on your Disney Cruise to really make your child feel like royalty.  You can share tea with princesses at the Royal Tea or get a princess makeover at the ships Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.

I haven't even gotten to talk about Castaway Cay, Disney's private island in the Bahamas.

From snorkeling, petting Stingrays, or going down water slides there is something for everyone at Castaway Cay.

Yes, I said buffet, and I know that may not sound amazing but this isn't your average buffet.  With high-quality freshly prepared seafood, it's a surprise to see such great options on a buffet line.  The sheer number of fresh pastries and high quality cheeses elevate this beyond a simple buffet.

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Once you've booked your DIsney Cruise you need to look for your cruises' Facebook group.  Every sailing has a cruise page/group that you can join.  It's a great way to meet some of the people you will be sailing with.  Some groups will organize meet and greets and other such events, but you can look for sign-ups for FE groups.  People will try and sign-up as early as they can to get a spot in one of these groups, with a deadline of 6-8 weeks before the cruise.  This gives everyone time to finalize a list of who will be included in your FE group.

Groups are usually comprised of 10 cabins/staterooms.  People will be buying gifts for the other cabins in their FE group.  Most people spend between $10-$15 a cabin.  The idea is to have fun and surprise people with little gifts throughout your trip.  You could give a gift for the whole cabin or gifts for the individuals in the room.  The only rule is to have fun.

It really is up to you to decide what you want to give, the only rule is have fun!  Also don't forget to include everyone on the FE, either through group gifts or individuals.  No one wants to feel left out.  There are family FE groups, ornament groups, adult only groups, and others beyond those.  You just have to see what is available on your sailing.  Just keep in mind you'll have to pack your gifts to bring with you.

You'll also need to buy your fish extender.  Amazon has plenty of options to use.  Many people like to personalize and decorate their FEs.  Here are a couple of ones to look for, but you can do your own search for "hanging pocket storage".  Like these:

With some arts and crafts skills you can make some pretty awesome Fish Extenders like the ones we made.  Or you can shop around on Etsy, there are plenty of people selling and personalizing FIsh Extenders.  Just make sure to order yours with enough time before your voyage.  These were a few that we made.

Your FE group will usually ask you for some details to help inspire people for their gifts.  They'll usually ask for the age and gender of each cruiser, as well as things like who your favorite character is.  It can be loads of fun going around and dropping off presents for others.  It makes the whole cruise feel like Christmas, every time we went back to our room the kids would scramble to see if anyone had dropped off anything for us.

Fish Extenders are just another way to add magic to an already magical vacation.  You're aren't required to participate, but if you choose to, it can be a lot of fun.

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The waiters will ask you which tea you would like to be served, giving the children the option for tea or apple juice.  Trays will be brought with fancy little tea sandwiches and tea cakes.  Don't come with an appetite because there will not be a lot of food.  This is High Tea!  You can't be seen stuffing your face.

The children will receive their welcome gifts.  The girls will receive one of the larger Disney princess dolls, a jewelry box, and a charm necklace or bracelet with charms from each of the three princesses.  The boys receive a foam  shield and a set of 3 Disney prince pins.  Both will also get an autograph book with a pen.

This is just one of those magical things you only get to experience on a Disney Cruise.

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Disney is known for their top notch customer service.  They go above and beyond what I have found with any other cruise line.  So many of these are similar options to what you may find on other cruise lines.  We even took a quick couples cruise and enjoyed the ship just the two of us.  Of course you always have the option to enjoy yourself while the kids enjoy the kids club.

Enjoy a coffee and some live music in some of the Lounge areas.  You could hear violins, pianos, duets, or even some jazz.  There's lots of seats, so sit back and enjoy.

There's the adult only dining options at Palo or Remy's.  I know the Palo Brunch was one of Angie's favorite experiences.  The spread was amazing, I ate so many cheeses I barely had room for the signature waffle that I ordered.

Of course you could always relax in one of the adult only designated areas.  It's a great place to kickback and enjoy a drink.  I personally love the poolside bar and hot tubs.

Saving the best for last is the calm and quiet of the adult only area of Castaway Cay:  Serenity Bay.  I have never been to a calmer beach.  All the adults were just quietly lounging reading a book or relaxing in the water.  This is one of my happy places.

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Guests get to spend time with Tiana as she comes to each table.  But she's not the only character of the evening, that big ole gator Louise comes through the dining hall as well.  Unlike Tiana though Louise is so big that he can't really go table to table.  He parades down the aisles and sticks around for a little dancing.  Interactions with him are rather limited because of his costume.

Disney knows how to give you unique experiences.  While the food may not have been my favorite, Tiana's Place is a great dining experience.  I hope you get a chance to cruise on the Disney Wonder to experience Tiana's.

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Food was great as usual when cruising with Disney.  The giant shrimp appetizer was tasty.  I wasn't overly fond Flynn Ryder's Feast, but the vegetarian pasta meal and fish course were much tastier.  We got lots of good pics of our food.  Desert is always my favorite part of the meal.  Rapunzel's sweet bread was great, it even came served in a little frying pan!

I wish we had more time to spend with Attila and his cupcake catapult.

Rapunzel's Royal Table was an amazing combination of dinner and theater.  Disney's dining game is only getting better and better!  I hope you get a chance to try out this amazing dining show.

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Angie dragged me to this one.  I did not expect much, because I usually like my drinks on the sweet side.  I don't drink wine or champagne, so I didn't have high hopes.  I was pleasantly surprised by this class and I'm not even a chocoholic.

Each alcohol was paired with a chocolate or a cheese and we got to sample how they compliment each other.  I would never expect to drink a glass of champagne, but really enjoyed how it paired with the white chocolate and caramel chocolate. This was a lovely class that I would be willing to go to a second time.

Depending on the length of your cruise is whether you will dine here once or twice.  And the shows will vary depending on whether you are on the older ships. the Wonder and the Magic, or on the newer ships, the Dream and the Fantasy.

Mickey shows up in his sorcerer outfit to add some Magic to the show.  That's when the color truly comes alive and the art on the wall is fully realized with full color and animation.

The 2nd time is Animation Magic.  Guests are given markers and special papers to color.  You get to design your own character before dinner.  Your wait staff will get the character scanned in, and they will be added to include your characters in an animated show toward the end of dinner.