If you plan on taking a Disney Cruise for the first time, here are some tips before you go.
Disney has amazing cruises available on their ships, the Dream, the Magic, the Fantasy and the Wonder.
Whether you are looking for a cruise with some Disney Magic, or you are a Disney fan trying out a cruise, here are some great Disney Cruise Line tips that you can use during your voyage.
You Can Leave Your Bags
Purchase the ground transportation package if you are flying into Orlando and enjoy the benefits.
You will be transported to Port Canaveral and you won’t even have to worry about your luggage.
Disney takes care of it for you.
They make it easy for you both on arrival and on departure, so you can slip into vacation mode a little early.
You may even be able to do Onboard Airline Check-In before you leave and get your boarding passes and check your luggage on the ship.
Use the On Board Currency Exchange
One amazing feature to tape advantage of on board during your cruise is the currency exchange service.
There is no extra fee to change currency on board.
Plus, any leftover currency can be reverted using the rate of exchange at the time of the transaction.
All you need is your receipt. Just be sure to settle up before the last night of the cruise.
Dining Secrets
A few things to know about the dining.
Palo is definitely worth the extra money.
However, whether you dine there, or not you may not realize that you have access to Meridian.
The best bar on the ship is not exclusive to the diners at Palo.
Just be sure to follow the business casual dress code, and don’t forget to use the private deck.
You can also request the best seats when dining.
Nothing is guaranteed, but you should always ask to be seated in specific areas if you have a very specific expectation and it will make the experience better for you.
Your Teens Can Have Their Space
The one night open house notwithstanding the section of the ship dedicated to 14-17 year olds comes with a parent free guarantee.
Adults are not allowed in the kids’ clubs, arcades, or other places specially designated for teens.
There is supervision, but the system allows for teens to enjoy the cruise in their own way, which is best for everybody, really.
Secret On Board Navigation
The carpet will indicate to you what direction is facing forward.
This is unbelievably helpful.
There are other tips including the clips on the port and starboard stateroom doors.
The best way to get oriented to the ship and learn some really cool Disney tidbits is to take the art of the theme tour on your first day.
Don’t be afraid to explore and discover while on board the ship.
There is a lot of magic to experience.
You are bound to have some surprise moments of Disney magic that you won’t be able to experience on another cruise line, or anywhere else.
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