Whether or not you have ever been on a Disney Cruise, there are some things you may not know about the Disney Cruise Line.
Here are my top 5 favorite Disney Cruise Line Secrets.
A “Disney” Cruise
Obviously, there will be lots of hidden Mickeys and characters running around the decks of the ship.
However, there is actually more to it than that.
Guests on a Disney Cruise can expect the same type of Disney experience they have at parks or resorts.
For example, Disney Cruise ships leverage the use of forced perspective.
They do it in the same way the technique has been traditionally used at the Disney parks.
The scale changes as the structure ascends to create the feeling that the space is bigger.
Ceilings in the kids areas on Deck 5 are lower to create a more personalized experience.
There are even secrets and details in the decor that help you to recognize where you are in the ship.
Follow the carpet patterns so you don’t get lost.
The Pole
The ships are built in Italy and the main adults only restaurant Palo is Italian for pole.
You’ll see why if you look closely for the subtle application of gondola poles into the decor of the restaurant.
Dining at Palo comes at an additional charge, but you should still go.
The added cost is a steal compared to what you would expect to pay for the same quality of restaurant anywhere else.
Another secret is to make early reservations so you don’t miss out, although they always keep some open tables available just in case.
Dedicated Servers
You may not be aware that you will have the same server all throughout your Disney Cruise.
What that means is that you can benefit from one person’s knowledge of you preferences and they can help you have a more enjoyable voyage.
They will also speak your language.
They will even be able to fetch you food from another restaurant if you prefer.
Since restaurants are assigned on a schedule, this is an alternative to changing your schedule to dine at the same place another night.
All You Can Eat
While we are on the subject, one secret to dining on the Disney cruise line is that the menus are really only a suggestion.
You can order as much as you want of anything.
Now, it is frowned upon if you leave too much food on the table.
Still the food is virtually unlimited and it’s all prepaid in the cost of the cruise.
The Darth is in the Details
As alluded to before, you will find several mentions and references to Disney Characters.
Actual Characters will roam the ship and if you pay attention, you might notice they change clothes to fit the port of call.
Decor is full of detailed elements as well, but the most fascinating character details are the ones found in the Magic Portholes and in the skylines at Skyline Bar.
Both cases create the illusion of real windows to the outside world, but take a closer look.
The Magic Porthole features character appearances, and Skyline’s cityscapes are populated by Star Wars characters.
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