A Disney Cruise is an amazing experience that takes a lot of planning. With a Kingdom Konsultant Agent helping you, you can be assured it will go smoothly and you will be prepared! This blog covers everything you need t know about cruising with Disney. Hopefully, it will help you when you book your next cruise!
Adult Only Restaurants:
Palo and Remy are by reservation only. Remy is only available on the Dream and Fantasy, and Palo is available on all 4 ships.
| Palo - adults only dining |
Alcoholic Beverage Policy (Updated)
Bringing liquor on board at embarkation: Any liquor, spirits or powdered alcohol found in checked or carry-on luggage will be taken and stored until the end of the sailing.
Bringing wine or champagne on board: Passengers (21 years of age and older) may bring on board two bottles of unopened wine or champagne (no larger than 750 ml) or six beers (no larger than 12 ounces) on embarkation day and in each Port of call. The alcohol must be hand-carried in a day bag and/or carry-on luggage. Carry-on luggage dimensions cannot exceed 22 inches wide, 14 inches high and 9 inches deep. Disney Cruise Line reserves the right to remove fragile items (including beverages) from checked luggage, and the items (as well as any in excess of the stated limits) will be stored to return to the passenger at the end of the voyage.A $25 corkage fee per bottle is charged for consumption in the main dining rooms, Palo or Remy. Passengers may not bring their personal beverages into any other venue, including public decks.
Arrival Time at the Port and your Boarding Time:
As soon as you are paid in full and your shore excursion booking window opens, you can check-in online. At the end of the online check in process, you will be able to select a port arrival time. Disney will assign you a boarding number based on your selected port arrival time. If you arrive earlier than that time, and the terminal is not full, you can enter but will most likely be given a higher boarding number than those with earlier arrival times.
Platinum Castaway Club members as well as concierge guests do not have to worry about port arrival times. It does not apply to them. For Disney’s Bahamian and Caribbean cruises, check-in registration begins at 11:00 a.m. and embarkation begins at 1:00 p.m. All Guests must board the ship no later than 4:00 p.m. Please plan your arrival accordingly to avoid the possibility of not being permitted to sail with us. For the European and Mediterranean cruises, check-in registration and embarkation typically begin at 11 a.m. *NOTE All of these times are subject to change and it is advised that you always check your cruise documents for the most accurate time for your sailing.
Platinum Castaway Club members as well as concierge guests do not have to worry about port arrival times. It does not apply to them. For Disney’s Bahamian and Caribbean cruises, check-in registration begins at 11:00 a.m. and embarkation begins at 1:00 p.m. All Guests must board the ship no later than 4:00 p.m. Please plan your arrival accordingly to avoid the possibility of not being permitted to sail with us. For the European and Mediterranean cruises, check-in registration and embarkation typically begin at 11 a.m. *NOTE All of these times are subject to change and it is advised that you always check your cruise documents for the most accurate time for your sailing.
If you’ve added Disney transfers to your reservation and are coming from Walt Disney World, you will still pick a port arrival time during online check-in. However, this time is irrelevant. The night before you sail, you will receive a letter in your room with your bus pickup time.
Complimentary Beverages on Board
Soda/Iced Tea/Coffee/Hot Water and Tea bags/are some of the free offerings at the beverage stations and in the dining rooms.
Contact Information
The emergency ship to shore number is
1-888-322-8732.
Deck Plans
Disney Magic:
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/media/dcl_v0400/Site/DCLContent/Media/Assets/ShipsActivities/Ships/mw-deck.pdf
Disney Wonder: http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/media/dcl_v0400/Site/DCLContent/Media/Assets/ShipsActivities/Ships/mw-deck.pdf
Disney Dream and Fantasy Deck Plans:
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/media/dcl_v0400/Site/DCLContent/Media/Assets/ShipsActivities/Ships/df-deck.pdf
Dinner- late dinner with young children:
For those with late dining and children ages 3-12, if you would like to participate, inform your servers. They will bring the children’s meals out as quickly as possible. About 45 minutes after dinner begins, children’s counselors from the kids club will come pick up the children and sign them in to their respective clubs.
Dinner and Show Times
Currently on all 4 ships there are two dinner and show seating times. Each night, there is a Main Seating and a Second Seating for dinner. On all Disney Cruise Line ships, the Main Seating begins between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and the Second seating begins between 7:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. For your assigned seating time and restaurant rotation, please check the dining tickets located in your stateroom upon arrival. Please note that times may also vary based on itinerary.When you book your vacation, you may request either the Main or Second Seating. If your seating preference is not available, an alternate seating will be assigned. Regretfully, requests for a specific dining time cannot be guaranteed. You can ask to be put on the wait list for your preferred seating time and if it comes available before your sailing, you will be moved to it.
| Animators Palate restaurant |
Disney Cruise Line Navigator App
The app is currently available on the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Magic, and the Disney Wonder. Best of all, they will be adding new features every step of the way.How It Works
Download the app—available for free in the Apple App Store℠ for iOS devices and Google Play™ for Android devices—before you arrive at the embarkation port and then, once onboard, connect to the ship's WiFi network—complimentary for app use only—and enjoy your vacation like never before!
With just a simple tap of your smart phone, effortlessly find up-to-date information about:
- Character experiences
- Deck Parties
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Live shows
- Nightclubs and lounges
- Ports of call
- Spa services
- Shopping
- Youth clubs
- See what's happening every minute of every day
- Save favorite activities to one convenient list (and receive notifications to remind you when your favorites are happening)
- Explore the ship from bow to stern, deck by deck
Dress Code at Dinner:
Dining dress requirements vary by venue or theme night on your cruise. In general, most meals are "Cruise Casual"—no swimwear or tank tops. Most cruises also have special theme nights with optional opportunities to get dressed up for a special family photo. Here's a breakdown of these events by cruise itinerary.On 3-night cruises:
- One cruise casual night—No swimwear or tank tops
- One pirate themed night (deck party)
- One "optional dress-up night"—jacket for men, dress or pantsuit for women
- First night is cruise casual—no swimwear or tank tops
- One pirate themed night (deck party)
- One optional dress-up night—jacket for men, and dress or pantsuit for women
- Final night is cruise casual—no swimwear or tank tops
- First night is cruise casual—no swimwear or tank tops
- One pirate or other themed night (deck party)
- 3 additional cruise casual nights—no swimwear or tank tops
- One formal and one semi-formal night—two great opportunities to dress-up and take advantage of the onboard photography services. Though optional, we recommend for men: dress pants with a jacket or a suit; for women: a dress or pantsuit.
- Men: Dress pants and dress shirt (a jacket is optional)
- Women: Dress or pantsuit
- No jeans, shorts, capri pants, flip-flops or tennis shoes
- Men: Dress pants with jacket (sports or suit jacket) is required—ties are optional.
- Women: A dress, cocktail dress, pantsuit or skirt/blouse is required
- No jeans, shorts, capri pants, flip-flops or tennis shoes
Dry Cleaning
Dry cleaning is available on all the ships. They will also simply press your clothes for half the price of dry cleaning. Details are in your stateroom.
Flight Times
Recommended arrival and departure flight times vary by port. For Port Canaveral, you must be checked in by 4:00 PM. There are no exceptions. The port is about an hours drive from Orlando International Airport, a.k.a. MCO. It's best to arrive early in the day, or better yet the day before. In Port Canaveral the ship usually clears customs by 7:30 AM. There are exceptions to that. Disney recommends not booking your departure flight before11:30 out of MCO.
Ground Transportation
Disney offers ground transportation from the airport to the port and back for all their departure ports, and from WDW to the port or port to WDW for their sailings out of Port Canaveral. Prices vary depending on the departure port. Children under the age of 3 are free.
Port Canaveral - $35 per person each way.
Alaska out of Vancouver - $25 per person each way.
Alaska out of Seattle - $30 per person each way.
Galveston - $90 per person round trip.
Mexican Riviera (out of LAX) - $30 per person each
way.
Prices are subject to change.
Helpful Tips from Kingdom Konsultants:
- Pack your swimsuits in carry-on’s so kids can swim before your room is ready, and while the pools are quiet.
•Call 888-325-2500 the week before your cruise to find out what movies will be playing on your cruise.
•When you’re packing, lay all the clothes out you think you need. Then reduce it by half.
•If possible, spend the night in Port Canaveral the night before your cruise. Then, you can get to the port right when it opens and be in one of the earliest groups to board and maximize your time on board.
•If your sailing is not full, it may be possible to upgrade for a reduced price once you arrive at the terminal. Ask about availability when checking in.
•If you did not get Palo or Remy reservations and want them, go to D Lounge or Palo on the Dream, and Rockin Bar D on the Magic and Wavebands on the Wonder, as soon as you board to get reservations or on a wait list. They do have dress codes that are enforced.
•The sports simulators on the Dream are free on the first afternoon.
•When you’re at Guest Services pick up tickets for Tea with Alice (on 7 night or longer cruises) for any children and adults who would like to go later in the week.
•The coffee table in your room opens up for additional storage. On the Magic and Wonder the coffee table will rise and lower.
•There are irons in the laundry rooms on each deck. Keep in mind that some laundry rooms do not supply hangers or tables so you may want to take some just in case. You can also get your clothes pressed through the dry cleaning services on board. On the dry cleaning price list, pressing is half the price of dry cleaning.
•You may use a credit card sized card (such as a grocery card) instead of your stateroom key to keep in the slot that controls the lights. This will keep the electricity flow to your stateroom even after you leave (which can be very important if you need to charge electronics). If you are not charging electronics, please remember to remove the card to save electricity.
•Keep an envelope of $1 and $5 bills in the end table to tip room service.
•If you have an iPhone or similar phone, make sure you put it in airplane mode or turn it off so it does not continually check for emails. You could be stuck with some huge international roaming charges.
•On the Dream, if you get confused about which direction to go to reach either the back or front of the ship, look at the carpet. The globes on the carpet will direct you – if the globe is right-side up you are heading to the front of the ship (forward) and if the globe is up-side down you are heading to the back of the ship (aft).
•Bring bubbles to the sail away party.
•Take advantage of room service. It’s free!! Except for soda and a few packaged items listed on the bottom of the menu.
•Order the All Hands on Deck cheese platter to snack on while you’re getting ready for dinner.
•You can mix and match menu items from different entrees.
•You can always get a Mickey Mouse Bar for dessert in the dining rooms, even if it’s not on the menu. Room service also has them, though they’re not listed.
| Have as many as you'd like!! |
•There is a quiet deck all the way aft on deck 7 on the Magic and Wonder.
•Take some time to relax in the deck chairs on deck 4. It’s also a fun place for shuffleboard for the kids.
•If you would like to take a bath, push the lever on the faucet toward the wall. If you would like to take a shower, pull the lever on the faucet toward you. In addition, when taking a bath, turn the knob under the faucet to the right to engage the plug.
•The outlet on the ceiling in the bathroom of the Dream is a shaver-only outlet. Do not plug hairdryers, etc. into this outlet.
•To set a wake-up call on your phone on the Dream, do not pick up the receiver and press the globe button above the number “3” on the keypad. Follow the instructions on your phone’s display.
•The cards to order room service for breakfast are in the desk in your room. Just fill them out and hang them outside your door before you go to bed.
•When using the Wave Phones, to make a call press the OK button, unlock, and enter your stateroom number followed by either the number 1 or the number 2 (whether you press 1 or press 2 is determined by the number of the phone you are calling).
•Your stateroom host will bring you ice, more hangers, etc., just ask.
•Diaper Genie units, cribs and playpens are available complimentary upon request from the stateroom host/hostess for use during the cruise.
•Bottle warmers, bottle sterilizers and strollers are available complimentary at Guest Services for use during the cruise.
•Baby supplies are available for purchase on the ships. You can also pre-order and have delivered to your cabin diapers, formula, baby food, etc. on the Disney Cruise Line Website (www.disneycruise.com) through Babies Travel Lite.
•You can borrow a stroller (first come first serve) at Guest Services.
•Skip the Cabanas breakfast and/or lunch buffet one day and eat at Enchanted Garden or Royal Palace. Check your Personal Navigator to see which restaurant is serving breakfast and/or lunch that day.
•At Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, wagons are availableto facilitate navigating the island’s sandy beaches.
•If you go snorkeling, wear a T-shirt or make sure you cover your back in sunscreen.
•Do laundry on port days or very early/late at night on sea days.
Castaway Cay
•The jackpot for Bingo rolls over every day if it isn’t won. It can be quite large by the last Bingo session.
•Put your camera, with the lens cap off, on your verandah in the mornings. Then your lens won’t be foggy for the first few minutes you’re outside.
•Ask Guest Services for extra Navigators for souvenirs.
•Guest Services has free seasickness medicine if you run out.
•Toddlers are allowed in the Oceaneer club with an adult.
•Instead of paying for packaged movie snacks, order room service or get some snacks and drinks on deck 9 and bring them with you.
•Go to the DVC presentation. It’s no pressure and they usually give away a $300 stateroom credit.
•Look for interactive artwork all over the ship on the Dream and Fantasy. There are some great surprises!
•The kids get free t-shirts if they participate in Friendship Rocks on the last night of cruises on the Magic and Wonder.
Secret Porthole Rooms:
On the Magic and Wonder there are certain rooms with portholes that are classified as inside rooms because the window is partly obstructed. You pay an inside price for an outside room. These rooms are 5020, 5022, 5024, 5520, 5522, and 5524.
Kid’s Clubs
Children ages 3-10 can register for the kids club. You should do so online before you arrive. When you check in at the port, you can go get their wristbands and information. Tip: If the line is long, wait until you board. You can go to the club anytime that first afternoon to register them.
For those children under age 3 at the time of sailing, the ships do offer a nursery on-board. Reservations can be made ahead of time just like Adult Dining and Shore Excursions. You are limited on the number of hours you can schedule ahead of time. Once the ship has set sail, the restriction is usually lifted and you can add more time. Keep in mind that these services do incur an hourly fee per child and you are charged for the time you block even if you pick your child up early.
Onboard Booking - Disney Cruise Line placeholder:
The placeholder process allows Guests to book the onboard offer without booking a reservation for a specific sail date to take advantage of any onboard booking offers. The perks for booking your next cruise while still on the ship include a reduced deposit amount (on sailings 7 nights or more), a 10% fare discount and a shipboard credit from Disney Cruise Line. You will get a $100 onboard credit on cruises of 6 days or less, and a $200 onboard credit for cruises of 7 days or more. You can name your travel agent at the time of booking as long as your current cruise was booked through them, if not it can be transferred to them within 30 days of the booking date. Contact your travel agent for details. Sometimes you will still save money if you've already booked, check about re-booking it onboard to see if the price is lower.
This takes the place of those bookings that were once called “dummy dates”. The confirmation will include a confirmation number, but will not display details such as ship name, sail date or category. The deposit for these cruises will be $200 per stateroom. The policy of needing to sail within 24 months of the original booking remains the same.You can also book a specific cruise sailing date on-board, and take advantage of the reduced deposit, and discounts amount as well. Disney Cruise Line periodically changes/updates the discount offerings so always be sure to check with the on-board sales desk on the ship for the most current offers. Don’t wait until the last night to do this since the line tends to get very long on the last night.
Packing list
Clothing –
Casual for daytime wear
Light jacket or sweater
Formal or semi formal clothing
Comfortable shoes
Swimwear-wear it under your clothes so that you can swim while waiting for your room to be ready.
Casual for daytime wear
Light jacket or sweater
Formal or semi formal clothing
Comfortable shoes
Swimwear-wear it under your clothes so that you can swim while waiting for your room to be ready.
Spare set of clothes-in case your luggage is delayed.
Rain gear
Toiletries –
Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
Brush
Curling iron/flat iron
Blow Dryer on the Magic and Wonder (the dryer in the bathroom is very weak)
Dramamine
Prescription medications
Over the counter medications
Makeup
Nail clippers
Chap stick
Favorite styling products
Razor/shaving cream
Lens solution
Mending kit/safety pins
Deodorant
Band Aids
Air Freshener
Identification/Important Documents –
Passport or Official Birth Certificate and Government Issued Photo ID-make copies and store them separately
Rain gear
Toiletries –
Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
Brush
Curling iron/flat iron
Blow Dryer on the Magic and Wonder (the dryer in the bathroom is very weak)
Dramamine
Prescription medications
Over the counter medications
Makeup
Nail clippers
Chap stick
Favorite styling products
Razor/shaving cream
Lens solution
Mending kit/safety pins
Deodorant
Band Aids
Air Freshener
Identification/Important Documents –
Passport or Official Birth Certificate and Government Issued Photo ID-make copies and store them separately
Insurance Cards
Driver’s license
Calling Cards
Airline E tickets for everyone in your party
Money -
Charge cards-make copies of the front and back and leave the copies behind in case the cards are stolen.
Travelers Checks
$1 bills for room service tips
Cash
For the beach/excursions –
Goggles
Water Shoes
Money -
Charge cards-make copies of the front and back and leave the copies behind in case the cards are stolen.
Travelers Checks
$1 bills for room service tips
Cash
For the beach/excursions –
Goggles
Water Shoes
Snorkel Gear
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hats
Comfortable backpack
Soft sided cooler
Baby powder (great for getting sand off feet and legs)
Binoculars
Water proof camera
Misc –
Books
Laptop
Chargers
Cell phones - Don't forget to turn it off or place it in airline mode, otherwise you will have a large phone bill when you return from your cruise. Many phone companies offer an international or at sea plan if you must use your phone.
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hats
Comfortable backpack
Soft sided cooler
Baby powder (great for getting sand off feet and legs)
Binoculars
Water proof camera
Misc –
Books
Laptop
Chargers
Cell phones - Don't forget to turn it off or place it in airline mode, otherwise you will have a large phone bill when you return from your cruise. Many phone companies offer an international or at sea plan if you must use your phone.
Eye Glasses and/or Contacts
Important telephone numbers/email addresses
Sound machine
Ziploc bags
Laundry detergent
Photo mailers to protect photos
Highlighters (to highlight the Navigators)
Hanging shoe organizer for bathroom door (great for easy to lose small items)
Collapsible laundry hamper
Clothes Pins (to hold curtains closed)
Camera and memory cards
Ziploc bags
Laundry detergent
Photo mailers to protect photos
Highlighters (to highlight the Navigators)
Hanging shoe organizer for bathroom door (great for easy to lose small items)
Collapsible laundry hamper
Clothes Pins (to hold curtains closed)
Camera and memory cards
Insulated Drink Tumblers with Straws
Flashlight or Nightlight
Flashlight or Nightlight
Parking
Parking in Port Canaveral at the terminal is $15 a day. Some local hotels offer free parking when you stay the night before your cruise.
Passports
Currently, you do not need a passport to sail on a closed loop cruise in the US. A closed loop cruise is a cruise that starts and ends in the same US city. The laws are always subject to change but that’s the current rule. Having said that, passports are always a good idea to have and Disney recommends everyone have one. Should an emergency occur, it will make it easier for you to travel home. If you are late getting back from an excursion, or fall ill in a foreign country, not having a passport book can seriously delay your return to the United States. A passport card will only help if you are driving, so a full passport book is recommended. Also, you never know when you’re going to want to take a last minute trip!
Passports are absolutely required for any cruise that starts or ends in a foreign port (including Vancouver, BC). You will not be allowed to board one of these cruises without a passport for every member of your party (including infants).
Passports need to be valid for 6 months beyond your disembarkation date (see here).
Pirate Night:
Definitely not everyone, but lots of people do participate. They definitely are dressed up at dinner. On most cruises they give everyone pirate bandanas at dinner too. So even if you didn't look like a pirate when you came in, you can look more like one when you leave!
Castaway Cay- Disembarking is normally between 8 and 8:30 and all aboard time is usually 4:30. That can all vary a little depending on weather conditions and other factors, but that's about right!
Port Information -
Galveston:
When flying into Houston, travelers have the choice of George Bush International (IAH) and Houston Hobby (HOU). IAH is about 90 minutes from port; HOU is about an hour away. Disney Cruise Line transfers are offered from IAH.
Port Parking information: http://portofgalveston.com/index.aspx?nid=91
Disney Cruise Line also offers 3 pre- and post-night stays at 2 different hotels.
Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush International
The Houston Airport Marriott hotel at George Bush Intercontinental provides a welcome retreat, unexpected amidst the hustle and bustle of other airport hotels.
San Luis Resort - Galveston
Recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award since 2000, The San Luis Resort offers the perfect Galveston hotel and resort experience with lavish accommodations, breathtaking Gulf views and personalized service.
Port Canaveral:
Pre-stay Hotels
There are several places to stay the night before your cruise out of Port Canaveral; here are just a few options.
Walt Disney World Resorts- Stay one or several nights before your cruise. You can take Disney transfers from WDW to the port for an additional fee.
The Hyatt in the Orlando airport if you don't want to go to WDW and you don't feel like driving to Port Canaveral this is a good option. If you stay here the night before your cruise you can take Disney transfers the next morning for an additional fee. If you're on Disney transfers, they will get your bags from your room, and you won't see them again until they appear in your stateroom later in the day. Upon your return, you can also get a "day room" there so you can shower, swim, etc., while waiting for a flight.
The Radisson Resort at the Port is a great hotel in Port Canaveral. They have standard rooms as well as suites with large Jacuzzi tubs. They have a large heated outdoor pool. They also offer cruise packages with free parking during your cruise and a shuttle to the port.
The Residence Inn Cape Canaveral is a good choice too. It's all suites with a hot breakfast included. They do offer cruise parking and a shuttle to the port for a small fee.
Prices– Disney does not allow anyone to discount their cruises.
Unless an agency held a block of rooms when they were first released, all agencies should have the same price. Some agencies, such as Kingdom Konsultants, offer onboard credits to sweeten the deal. The best time to book a Disney cruise is – as soon as possible!
Disney prices tend to only go up as they usually sell out their ships. If a special, such as kids sail free, is released before your penalty period begins, and there is availability, you can apply the special. The least expensive cruises and the most specials offered tend to be times when kids are in school.
There are some last minute restricted category guarantee fares that are offered. These often take you down to opening day prices. Watch for them if you are traveling last minute. They are IGT (inside guarantee room), OGT (oceanview guarantee room), and VGT (verandah guarantee room). You can not pick your stateroom, just your general category.
Room Service
Room service is available 24 hours a day. It opens a few hours after boarding and closes at midnight on the last night. Room service is free, although you should tip the cast member that brings it to you. The only exceptions are a few packaged snacks and drinks and the charge is notated on the menu. Tip: You can get Mickey bars from room service even though they are not on the menu.
Tips
Tips are expected for your head server, server, assistant server and room steward. These tips are paid at the end of the cruise with envelopes provided by the cruise line.
Disney will charge them to your stateroom account unless you stop by guest services and ask them not to. You can also prepay your tips before arrival by calling DCL or your travel agent. Tips work out to about $12 per passenger per night of the cruise. You will also want to tip the following people - Tip the porters who take your luggage when you board and if you use them when you disembark. When your room service is delivered, it's customary to give them a few dollars. Tips are automatically added to bar tabs. Tip excursion operators and taxi drivers if you use them in ports.
Kid’s Club Pre-Registration- You do not need to register kids ages 11 and up. For kids 3-10, you register them online after you have paid in full.
Church Services- Disney tries to get the appropriate clergy onboard for holy holidays including Easter and Christmas. Otherwise if there is a priest onboard that would like to hold a service, Disney will give them a space and put it in the daily navigator. There is a non denominational service on Sunday mornings and it's listed in the Navigator.
Stateroom Charges
Charges for excursions are charged to your stateroom. So if you provide a credit card at the start of the cruise, all your stateroom charges (excursions, drink charges, purchases in the ship's shops, Palo/Remy's meals, etc.) will get charged to the credit card.
If you prefer not to have these charges applied to a credit card, you can provide cash, traveler's checks or gift cards to Guest Services in the main Atrium to be applied to your stateroom account.
In addition, if you would like to give yourself an "onboard credit" so to speak you can do that anytime after your cruise is paid in full. Just let your travel agent know, or call Disney and have them charge it.
Also if you have a Disney Visa you can take advantage of their 6 months free financing.
Upgrades
If you have a GTY state room, you have a chance to be upgraded. If they do not assign you a room, and instead GTY you, it means you are guaranteed a room at least the level you paid for. You will find out your specific room number and category shortly before you sail.
Bathrooms- If you like bathroom space, then you’ll love the room layout of the Disney’s ships. The verandah rooms come with a split bathroom and some of the inside staterooms (the vast majority on the Dream), have a single bathroom.
Luggage
If you drive or take a non Disney shuttle, you pull up and give your luggage to porters that are all over getting luggage. They take it and deliver it to your room a few hours later.
If you are on Disney transfers, Disney will take your luggage from the airport or your WDW resort and you won't see it again until it shows up in your room (just be sure to attach your luggage tags).
Port Adventures—shore excursions that have been specially selected by Disney Cruise Line—provide you and your family with the very best recreation, leisure and sightseeing each destination has to offer. When you book a Port Adventure, you'll receive an unforgettable experience ashore along with the peace of mind that comes with having Disney do all the planning. Whether sailing into the horizon, exploring an under the sea world, pillaging with pirates or splashing through the waves on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Port Adventures set the course for a whole new way to add even more magic to your Disney Cruise Line vacation.http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/shore-excursions/
Reserve a Port Adventure with Disney Cruise Line—instead of booking an independent tour at the Port—you can be sure to enjoy a hassle-free excursion with all of the service, quality and fun that you would expect from Disney.
Port Adventures are operated by independent contractors that are neither agents of, nor supervised or controlled by, Disney Cruise Line. Disney Cruise Line does not maintain their facilities or modes of transportation and is not responsible for any injury or property damage/loss that Guests may incur in connection with a Port Adventure. All Port Adventures are subject to the Disney Cruise Line Cruise Contract. All Port Adventures are subject to availability and/or cancellation based on weather, itinerary changes, and attendance. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult on Port Adventures except for specific "teen only" Port Adventures. All prices are subject to change without notice. Cancellations can be made up to 3 days prior to the cruise departure date. After that time all reservations are final and non-refundable.
Convenient and Hassle Free
- Reserve online and have your tickets waiting in your stateroom when you arrive.
- Avoid getting lost in an unfamiliar port, negotiating fares and dealing with currency exchange.
- Tour times coincide with the ship's schedule and with other excursions, enabling you to take multiple tours. If the ship arrives late into port, we'll adjust our schedules.
- If an excursion runs late, the ship will remain in port or we'll arrange transportation to the next port of call at no expense to you. Independently booked tours require you to rejoin the ship at the next port of call—and pay all flight and hotel costs.
- All excursions are fully refundable for missed ports of call if an itinerary changes.
- Adventures include a wide range of activities for all age groups.
- Expert advice is available onboard with our experienced Port Adventures staff.
- Enjoy quality experiences at competitive prices plus added value with packages and extras not available elsewhere.
- The Signature Adventure Collection tours let you customize your time ashore with private vehicles or special experiences unique to Disney Cruise Line.
Vacation Protection Plan
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruise-vacation-insurance-plan/
If you are ready to book your Disney Cruise Line vacation, contact us today for free price quotes, and expert planning services. All our services are free to you, and we offer On Board Credit to our Disney cruisers. Email [email protected] today!
