So you just booked your Disney Cruise now what. Here are all The Ultimate Disney Cruise Must Knows and things you need to know before traveling on Disney Cruise.
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The Ultimate Disney Cruise Must Knows
- Before your cruise schedule a free character call from Mickey, Minnie, or Goofy. The kids will love it and everyone will get excited about the Disney Cruise.
- Download the Navigator app for Apple or Android devices before you arrive at the port.
- Register your kids for the Oceaneers Club Kids Club (ages 3- 12) or the Nursery online before your cruise. Little Dude loved going!
- Pack a day bag.
- Check in online before you get to the port. It makes the disembark process much faster.
- Each adult is allowed to bring 2 bottles of wine or 6 beers in a carry-on. These adult beverages are to be enjoyed in your stateroom. If you bring your own bottle of wine to dinner you will be charged a corkage fee.
- Bring your own keepsake. You can ask individual characters for autographs.
- Decorate the outside of your stateroom door with magnets (they do not allow stickers anymore because it can cause damage to the wood finish).
- Get a Fish Extenders and find your cruise group on Facebook.
- Bring a refillable water bottle for each member of your family.
- Always have your camera with you when on board. The different characters will be out and you don’t want to miss a photo opportunity.
- In the dining room, your staff stays with you and serves you in the different dining rooms. They get to know you and your kids. Don’t be afraid to try new things because if you don’t like something you can always order something else. You can have 2 dinner if your want or 3 appetizers or as much as you want.
- Order room service it’s free. Order breakfast in bed for the family or dessert. You can even get Mickey Ice Cream Bars even though they aren’t on the room service menu.
- Bring pirate costumes for Pirate Night.
- Some of the little girls dress up in princess dresses for dinner.
- Depending on the number of days in your cruise you could have 1 or 2 Formal Night.
- Bring SPF Swim Shirt and extra sunblock. The sun can be strong and if you’re not used to the sun you can fry!
- Bring your own sand toys for Castaway Key.
- Make reservations for fine dining restaurants.
- Pre- order items to have in your room for when you arrive in your stateroom like Happy Birthday Banners, balloons, streamers, cakes, candies, champagne, special gift bags, toys etc.
- Sign up for any excursions for port days.
- Book spa appointment for the days at sea.
- Make a reservation for a cabana for Castaway Key. They book up quickly so it’s best to book it at the time same time you book your Disney Cruise.
- Register for the Castaway Key 5k.
- Bring some Seabands or Dramamine.
Check Out More Disney Cruises Must-Knows:
Carry- On Essentials for a Disney Cruise
14 Things That are Awesome About a Disney Cruise
10 Items You Didn’t Know You Needed for a Disney Cruise
Tips for Preventing Sea Sickness on Your Disney Cruise
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Thanks for these helpful tips! Very organized! These will help every adventures of kids with the parents more fun and enjoyable plus less hassle and will never miss the events.
My daughter learned about the Disney Cruise from watching YouTube. It’s a long shot but will keep these tips handy nonetheless
This sounds like so much fun! We have done Disney World and Disneyland but never a cruise. I have heard amazing things about the Disney cruise and it is definitely what my husband and I want to do with the kids. Thanks for these helpful tips!
I’ve been wanting to go on a Disney cruise for a number of years now. I’ve heard about the magnets, I guess they’d be good for helping you quickly find your room.
This looks like so much fun for kids! What other options are there for those of us with husbands that suffer from sea sickness?
These tips are really helpful. It was fun just reading through all of the little extra benefits you can get when you’re on a Disney cruise. I’ll keep the part about the call from the characters in mind.
We were able to do a Disney cruise last year and it was an experience we will treasure for a long time. It was so surreal! If we had the resources, we’d go on another Disney cruise.
I didn’t know that there’s a Disney Cruise. I should remember the things you mentioned here. We would love try Disney Cruise.
It is my absolute dream to go on a Disney Cruise! I think it sounds like the absolute vacation of a lifetime!
I would surely enjoy a Disney Cruise adventure especially with Pirate Night. It’s a good one for both young ones and adults.
I have taken a few cruises but not with Disney. I have wanted to take a cruise on their ships, but I just haven’t gotten to it yet. I would love to cruise with Disney.
I have never been on a disney cruise before. If I ever go I will have to keep all of these tips in mind to make the most of the experience p.
I would love to go on a Disney Cruise. I’ve heard that they’re so much fun no matter how old the kiddos are. Thanks for sharing these amazing tips!
I would love to take a Disney cruise. It looks like so much fun. And this list is a great one to have when planning a cruise!
We love Disney and I’ve always wanted to try a cruise so I’m sure we’ll do one of these soon. The character call will be a must-have since that’s what my son loves most about Disney. Interacting with his favorite characters!
Excellent ideas! I would have never thought to bring a sharpie for signatures, or about reserving the cabana. This list is perfect!
What a great list of must-knows, how cool you can schedule a call from one of the characters before going as well.
We go to Disney every year, but have never been on a Disney cruise. I think it’s something I would like to do when my kids are a little older.