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Disney Cruises,
Planned Smarter.
Honest, independent Disney Cruise advice from 30+ years of Disney travel and 20 years of Disney cruising, plus Castaway Cay, ports, hotels, parks and practical planning guides.
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Meet the fleet
Which Disney ship is right for you?
Each one feels different. Start with the ship you are sailing on — or compare before you book.
Ship guides
Disney Magic
The ship that started it all. Menus, staterooms, prices and what to expect on board the Disney Magic.
See every Disney Magic guide →Restaurant & bar menus on the Magic →
Ship guide
Disney Wonder
Classic Disney style on a smaller ship. Dining, staterooms, prices and our trip reports from the Disney Wonder.
Open the complete guide →Restaurant & bar menus on the Wonder →
Ship guides
Disney Dream
The first of Disney’s larger ships. Dining, staterooms, prices and tips for sailing on the Disney Dream.
See every Disney Dream guide →Restaurant & bar menus on the Dream →
Ship guides
Disney Fantasy
The Dream’s sister ship. Restaurants, staterooms, prices and honest reviews from the Disney Fantasy.
See every Disney Fantasy guide →Restaurant & bar menus on the Fantasy →
Ship guide
Disney Wish
Restaurants, staterooms, entertainment and the practical details you need before sailing on Disney’s first Wish-class ship.
Open the complete guide →Restaurant & bar menus on the Wish →
Ship guides
Disney Treasure
A Wish-class ship with an adventure theme. Menus, restaurants, staterooms and prices for the Disney Treasure.
See every Disney Treasure guide →Restaurant & bar menus on the Treasure →
Ship guides
Disney Destiny
Heroes and villains take the stage. Restaurants, staterooms and entertainment on the Disney Destiny.
See every Disney Destiny guide →Restaurant & bar menus on the Destiny →
Coming soon
Disney Believe
Everything announced so far about the Disney Believe, and what it could mean for your next sailing.
What we know so far →
The growing fleet
New Disney Ships
Disney’s fleet is growing fast. Follow the new ships, first looks and timelines as they are revealed.
See the new-ship timeline →Restaurant & bar menus on the Adventure →Our specialty
Your Disney cruise starts here.
From choosing a ship to your first morning on board. Find the advice you need for the trip you want.
01 / Start planning
Your first Disney cruise
Know what to expect, what to book and what to leave behind.
02 / Tips & tricks
The ultimate Disney Cruise tips guide
Tips and tricks for every stage of your Disney cruise.
03 / Life on board
Dining, staterooms & more
A detailed look at the Disney Wish, from staterooms to entertainment.
04 / Disney’s islands & ports
Castaway Cay, Lookout Cay & more
Plan your days on Disney’s private islands, then every port along the way.
Readers’ favourites
On board
What to order from room service
The insider’s guide to Disney Cruise room service.
Embarkation day
Make the most of day one
Tips for your first day on board, from arrival to sail-away.
Castaway Cay
40 tips for Castaway Cay
Essential tips for a better day on Disney’s private island.
Getting to the port
The Port Canaveral cruise shuttle
Everything you need to know before booking Disney’s shuttle.
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Before & after your Disney cruise
The right hotel changes the trip.
Pre-cruise stays, convenient bases and detailed reviews. Find somewhere that fits your plans.
Stay a little longer
A hotel is part of the experience.
Location, comfort and the details you only notice once you arrive. Explore the Helios Grand Hotel review, then find more stays for your cruise or park visit.
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Port Canaveral
Stay before you sail
A practical guide to hotels near the port, with planning advice for embarkation day.
Fort Lauderdale
Pre-cruise hotels, considered
Compare options for a stay before a Port Everglades sailing.
Hotel review
Inside Helios Grand Hotel
A closer look at the hotel and an Epic Universe family stay.
Just published
The latest from EverythingMouse
Fresh news, prices and planning updates, straight from the blog.
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Experience first. Independent opinion.
Our Take
Worth the extra?
Palo brunch, before you book.
The food, the experience and the details that matter when deciding whether to add it to your cruise.
The conversation
Should Disney offer an evening buffet?
A case for more choice beyond rotational dining.
The real cost
What your cruise fare leaves out
The extras that can add up, and how to plan for them.
Beyond Disney
A wider world of cruising.
Keep exploring with our wider cruise archive and useful advice that travels with you, whichever ship you choose.
Explore
More cruise lines & experiences
Discover the existing collection of cruise stories beyond Disney.
Prepare
The essentials for any sailing
Practical packing advice, from useful basics to easy-to-forget items.
Before you board
Make more of your departure city
Get to know Fort Lauderdale and Port Everglades.
Before, during & after your cruise
Make the most of every port.
Arrival plans, island days and time ashore. Give the journey on land as much thought as the one at sea.
Start with the essentials
Less guesswork.
More time to explore.
Cruise essentials
Pack with a purpose.
Useful recommendations for the things that earn their place in your suitcase.
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The planning library
Good advice. All in one place.
Useful guides to keep you moving from “where do I start?” to “ready to go.”
A little time on land
Make your park days count.
Evergreen planning advice for Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Universal. Build a better park visit, or add a few days to your cruise.
Selected from the archive
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Dining, in detail
Every Disney Wish dining experience
Explore the restaurants before deciding where you want to eat.
Before you go
The cruise booking dates that matter
Get the important windows into your planning calendar.
A better stay
Fort Lauderdale, the night before
Consider your hotel options before a Port Everglades sailing.
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