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Who wants all the Disney cruise tips and secrets 2018 that you need to know? After spending months at sea on Disney cruises we wanted to give this free list of Disney cruise tips to our readers.

So if you want the biggest and best collection of Disney Cruise Tips, Secrets and Hacks ever read on!

Disney Cruise Tips

We started out thinking we would aim for 101 Disney cruise tips and secrets. However, that just wasn’t quite enough. So here is our collection of 107 Disney cruise tips to save you time and money so that you can have the very best experience at sea!

Updated for 2019

1. Secrets to Saving Money on Disney Cruise

There are ways to save on your Disney cruise. Whether you are sailing to Alaska, cruising the Caribbean and the Bahamas, or choosing an exotic European vacation, there are always ways to save.

Booking a Disney Cruise early is usually the way to go. Whilst there are some last minute bargains, these are rare. Disney is a very popular cruise line and some sailings sell out within days. Booking well in advance also gives you the best choice of staterooms.

If you want to know more about this here is our complete guide at How To Save Money on A Disney Cruise

2. Pick You Disney Cruise Sailing Carefully

Some Disney Cruise itinerary sailings are more expensive than others. The usual rules of economics works here. The more demand the higher the price. Usually the repositioning cruises offer the best per night price for a Disney cruise.

The Disney Cruise Transatlantic sailings on the Disney Magic are usually one of the best values. The most expensive Disney cruises? You probably guessed it. The Holiday cruises, particularly the Christmas Disney cruises are the most expensive.

3. Disney Visa Has Perks

If you check in with your Disney Visa card you will be entitled to certain discounts. Currently this will give you 10% off select Disney cruise merchandise when you spend $50, 10% off a digital photo package, 20% on certain spa treatments on port days and 10% off a Castaway Cay Getaway Package.

We have written a guide for you with all the Disney cruise tips you need so that you get the very best deal.

How to Save Money on a Disney Cruise

4. Two Disney Cruise Staterooms May Be A Better Deal Than One

If you have a party of 5 you really need to consider if one stateroom or two will be the better deal. Disney cruises is one of the very few cruise lines which has staterooms which accommodate up to 5 guests. However, these Disney cruise staterooms are very popular and tend to be pricey. You should consider if 2 staterooms would be the better deal.

If you have young children you might want to think about choosing connecting staterooms on your Disney Cruise. There are plenty of options available, particularly on the newer Disney Dream and Fantasy ships.

5.Book A Disney Cruise Onboard

This is one of the best Disney cruise tips to save money. It will work once you are sailing on your first and any future Disney cruises. The best deal is to book when you are onboard.

You will receive a 10% discount on current brochure prices as well as an on board credit of up to $200. Don’t know which Disney cruise you want to sail on next? You can book what is called a Disney Cruise Place Holder and decide at a later date which one you want to sail on. You have two years to sail on a Disney cruise from the date you booked your placeholder.

6. Look Out For Special Disney Cruise Sailings

Love that galaxy Far Far Away? You will want to check out the Disney Star Wars Cruise.

Other themed cruises include Marvel Days at Sea and of course the Halloween, Christmas and New Year Cruises.

7. It’s All Included on a Disney Cruise

Once you are onboard almost everything is included. Your accommodation, food and entertainment are all included in the price that you have paid to sail. Yes, you can pay extra for things on board, but you don’t have to.

Here is our guide to What is Included on a Disney Cruise and What You Pay Extra For

8. Disney Cruise Gratuities Demystified

The only thing that will be added is gratuities for your dining servers and stateroom host. Service onboard a Disney cruise is excellent. Guests do get confused about the level of gratuities and how to pay. but it’s really very easy. Here is a Guide to Tipping on a Disney Cruise to help you know what to expect.

9. Use Your Disney Cruise Personalizer

Once you have completed your Disney Cruise online check in you will have access to booking on board events and cruise excursions on the Disney Cruise Personalizer. The time that you can check in depends upon whether you have cruised with Disney before, and if so, what level of Castaway Club member you are. This can be anything between 75 and 120 days before you cruise.

Platinum members and Concierge guests get priority so you may find that some things are booked before you get the chance. A classic illustration of this is the cabanas on Castaway Cay. There are limited numbers and are usually snagged by Concierge and Platinum guests at one minute past midnight on the day online check in opens for them.

Castaway Cay Cabanas are the hottest ticket on a Disney cruise and are very difficult to get unless you are a Concierge or Platinum Castaway Cay guest.

10. Grab Your Disney Cruise Port Arrival Time

When you check in online you will be asked what time you will arrive at the port. The most popular times are earlier in the morning – so these times go quickly. If you want an early time make sure you check in as soon as you can.

The port will be busiest in the morning. Port Canaveral does not have that much seating and there really isn’t much to do. You will check in at the desk and get a boarding number. These are handed out according to your online port arrival time. So if you have a 3pm port arrival time, but check in early on the day, you will be in for a wait at the cruise port.

11. Book Tickets Online for Character Greetings

Most character greetings are just announced every day in your Personal Navigator and you get in line to see your favorites. However, certain characters are so popular that they only appear at ticketed events. You guessed it. Anna and Elsa are the hottest tickets in town. If you want to see the Frozen favorites your best chance is to get tickets online in the Cruise Personalizer.

If you don’t get them online go straight to Guest Services when you board to see if there are any still available.

12. Book Special Dining Online

If you want to book one of the adult dining experiences you can book one experience in each restaurant online. If you book for the first night at Remy or Palo you can now also book a second night online. Remy in particular gets booked up so always try and book in advance.

If there is nothing available, you can still try and book as soon as you get on your cruise. The Navigator will tell you where the restaurant Cast Members are on the ship to help you make a reservation.

Wine tastings and other specialty events are now offered online as well. Make sure that you log into your Disney Cruise Personalizer as soon as you can so that you can book the events that you want.

Remember though that there are usually spaces still available on the ship. So visit Guest Services as soon as you get on board.

13. Sign Up The Young Ones for The Kids Clubs

See that long line at the cruise port over in the corner? That is for the grown ups who did not sign up their children online for the kids clubs. You can save a lot of time waiting in line if you just fill out the simple form online. Then you can skip the lines and go straight to the place where they will be given their wrist bands.

14. Book Port Adventures in Advance

You will be visiting some amazing ports so you will want to think about which Disney Port Adventures you want to book. Your online Cruise Personalizer has details of them all. You can book before you sail.

We always suggest that you book excursions via Disney. You can book independently and you will probably save money. However, if you book with Disney you can be sure that they have the Disney seal of approval. Most importantly if you are late back from a Disney Port Adventure the ship will wait for you. If you go independently you could be waving goodbye to your floating home from the dock. We have seen it happen. Don’t let it be you.

15. Disney Cruise Packing 101

One of the great things about a cruise is that you are not restricted to how much luggage that you can take on board. If you are driving to the cruise port this makes things easy. Take as much as you want! However, if you are arriving by plane you will still have to navigate their increasingly ungenerous baggage allowances.

Here is our guide – Really Useful Things to Pack for a Disney Cruise

16. Pack a Carry On

Your luggage will arrive in your Disney cruise stateroom some time in the afternoon and early evening. If there is anything that you need as soon as you board, make sure that you have packed it in a carry on bag.

Essential items to include are your swim suits. This is one of the times when the pools will be the least crowded. It is also a great time to experience the Aqua Duck if you are on the Disney Fantasy or Dream.

17. Prepare For the Unexpected

No one wants to talk about this subject, but here we go. Sea sickness. It happens. The Disney cruise ships are very stable, but sometimes you may not find it possible to get your sea legs.

We have sailed in very challenging seas, but never encountered a problem. However, just in case you will find out guide How Not To Get Sick on a Disney Cruise useful.

18. Tell Your Credit Card Company Your Plans

Unfortunately credit card fraud is very common these days. So your credit card company will pick up on any unusual activity. They can and often will stop your card if they detect anything strange. My card was cancelled when I tried to charge $10 in Grand Cayman! Fortunately I had a back up card.

For more details check out Things Not To Forget on Your Disney Cruise

20. Arrive the Day Before Your Cruise

Sometimes flights are delayed. We strongly recommend that if you possibly can, make sure you arrive at least within easy driving distance to the port the day before. Don’t leave things to chance and be stressed about making it on time to your cruise.

Nothing could be worse than not making it on time and watching the ship sail away into the sunset without you. We have seen it happen. Don’t let it be you.

21. Get a Call from Mickey or Minnie

This is another great feature of your Cruise Personalizer. You can schedule a call from Mickey or Minnie! You can schedule the date, time and choose if you want Minnie or Mickey. It’s another way Disney cruise lines makes things that bit extra special.

22. Download the Disney Cruise Navigator App

You can do this any time you want, but make sure you do it before you get on board. On the cruise ship it shows you what is happening every day. Before you cruise it gives you a count down of how many more days, hours and minutes there are before you board!

The Navigator App also lets you send texts free of charge to members of your stateroom and anyone else who authorizes you to do this. This is so much better than the Wave Phones you get in each stateroom. Make sure that all family members get the App before they board.

23. There May Be a Disney Cruise Stateroom Upgrade

Want to upgrade your Disney cruise stateroom? You can always ask at check in if there are any upgrades available. Sometimes, but not always, you can get an upgrade at a reduced cost. It always pays to ask just in case! You can then decide if the upgrade you are offered is worth the extra cost.

Never rely on a Disney Cruise upgrade though. They are increasingly unlikely as the Disney cruise ships are so popular and are often fully booked.

24. It’s A Key To The World

When you check in you will be given your stateroom key which is your Key To The World Card. This allows you to charge all expenses to your room key. You can limit the charging privileges of others in your stateroom. You don’t have to give your 8 year old the power to buy what he wants in the store!

Finally the time has come to get on the Disney ship. All that anticipation and preparation. Now the day has arrived!

27 Do’s and Don’ts For Your First Day On A Disney Cruise Ship

25. Wait For Your Boarding Number

When you check in at the terminal you will be given a card with a boarding number for your party. Don’t ever think that you can board earlier than your group. You will be stopped!

26. Stop for A Photo

There are always photographers stationed along the gangway to take your embarkation photo. Stop if you want or pass it by if you really can’t wait the extra few minutes to board! We recommend you are not camera shy. There are many photo opportunities on the ship, but the embarkation photo is one of our favorites.

27. Give Them Your Name

When you board the Disney Ship you will be asked for your family name. Make sure that you give it to them as you have a special surprise welcome!

28. Go To Guest Services

If you need to book any specially ticketed events, such as the Anna and Elsa Meet and Greet or the character breakfast, head straight to Guest Services. You may still be able to pick up tickets.

29. Start Eating!

The food offerings start as soon as you board. You can head on up to the pool deck to experience the buffet. If you want a slightly less crowded space one of the restaurants will also offer a buffet selection or waiter service option. It won’t be as huge a choice as the pool deck, but less people head here so you may get a more relaxing start to the cruise.

30. Don’t Skip The Drill

The safety drill is usually scheduled for 4pm on the day that you depart. There will be announcements over the public address system and on your stateroom television. You will be told what to do. It only takes up a short amount of time and is a vital exercise for everyone on the ship.

If you miss the safety drill you will have to attend another. There is no escaping this essential exercise!

If you have an assembly point on deck remember to take sunglasses and a hat. It can get hot out there!

31. Put Your Phone in Airplane Mode

One of the most expensive mistakes that you can make on any cruise is not checking your cell phone coverage. You can end up with a very hefty bill if you use your cell phone on board. This applies to calls, text and data.

You could just put your phone in your room safe and not connect. However, if you want to use the Navigator App we suggest that you simply put your phone onto airplane mode.

32. Take Advantage of Free Wi-Fi

If you use your own cell phone provider data provision you will be paying a fortune. Disney cruises has it’s own Connect@Sea service. This offers Internet packages where you pay for the amount of data that you use.

At the moment if you sign up on the first day you can get the first 50 MB for free. If you are just occasionally using the internet this may be enough. If not there are a number of different packages for you to use.

33. Enjoy the Sail Away Party

Disney knows how to put on a show and the Sail Away Party is no exception. Head on out to the pool deck for a very high energy party. You can also watch the port disappear into the distance by going up onto the deck above the pool deck. Or if you have a balcony stateroom why not enjoy the Drink of the Day in your own private haven?

34. Take a Tour of the Spa

This is a great opportunity to see the Disney Rainforest and the Spa treatment rooms to plan what you would like to do in the spa.

There is always a free to enter spa raffle on the first day. You may as well enter as you may win a free spa treatment or a discount.

35. Not All Disney Cruise Staterooms are Created Equal

Disney cruise lines has some of the largest and the best staterooms in the industry. Your choices range from an inside stateroom right up to the magnificent Walt Disney Suite. Your choice mostly depends upon your budget, but even within the same category, there are some staterooms which are a better choice than others.

Read our Disney Cruise Staterooms to Avoid to help you decide.

36. Disney Cruise Staterooms Have Split Bathrooms

Another unique thing about Disney cruises is the “split bathroom” concept. This is ideal for families. What does it mean? There are 2 bathroom spaces in most of the Disney cruise staterooms. One has the toilet and a sink. The other has the bath, shower and another sink. Each has plenty of storage space.

The split bathroom idea cuts down waiting time in the morning when everyone is trying to get ready for breakfast!

37. Disney Stateroom Door Decoration is Encouraged

Walk along the corridors of your Disney cruise ship and you will see some spectacular door decorations. Your imagination is the only limit to just how creative you can get.

Doors and walls in your Disney cruise stateroom are magnetic. Decorations are available to buy, or get creative and make your own! Just make sure that you do not cause any damage to the stateroom – use magnets, not tape. You don’t want a nasty shock on your final account if you are fined for damaging the wall!

You might want to check out What Not To Do in Your Disney Stateroom

38. There is Plenty of Storage

Disney cruise staterooms are very well designed. There is plenty of storage space for all your clothes and travel gear. We always unpack as soon as we arrive so that we have everything to hand. An invaluable packing item are these Packing Cubes make everything really easy.

You can keep items together. No more searching for socks or swimming stuff. Keep them all organized and you can then just transfer them to a draw in your stateroom.

All the Disney ships now have beds which provide enough space to store your suitcases underneath. You can unpack and forget about them for the rest of the cruise.

39. Yes You Can Do Laundry on a Disney Cruise

No one really wants to do laundry on vacation, but sometimes it just becomes a necessity. There are several self service laundries on all of the Disney ships. We always take our own laundry pods of detergent, but it is available on board.

40. Interactive Television Choices

Of course all Disney cruise staterooms have a television. However, if you are sailing on the Disney Fantasy or the Dream you will have a much bigger choice of what to watch in your stateroom than if you sail on the Wonder or the Magic.

The newer ships of the Fantasy and the Dream have on demand television. You have a huge choice of Disney movies and television to watch on demand. So if you really want to watch “Peter Pan”, “Toy Story” and “Mary Poppins” in your stateroom you can.

The stage shows from the Walt Disney Theatre are also shown on the television and repeated, so if you miss a show you can watch it in your stateroom.

41. Save a Hotel Key

It is a good idea to hang on to that old hotel room key. The reason? To make the lights work in the stateroom you have to put a credit card sized card in the slow by the door. You are supposed to use your Key To The World for this. However, we prefer not to as you are more likely to forget to take it with you and get locked out of your room.

42.Disney Invented Rotational Dining

Disney cruise lines are known for their innovative ideas. One of the very best is the concept of Rotational Dining. What is this? One each Disney cruise ship there are 3 main dining restaurants. All have their own very unique theme. Each night you will visit a different restaurant.

When you rotate between restaurants your servers will come with you! This has the wonderful advantage that your servers get to know you. The Disney cruise servers are amazing.

Your servers will get to know your likes and dislikes. They will even cut up your child’s food for them! Nothing is too much trouble for them.

For more information on how this works you can see our Disney Cruise Rotational Dining Guide

43. Can’t Decide What To Choose on the Menu?

Overwhelmed by the great choices on the Disney cruise restaurant menus? No problem. You can order a couple of options and no one will mind. If you want the salmon and the steak go ahead. Two desserts? Go for it. Just be aware that your waistline may not forgive you for it!

44. Want Something Not on the Menu?

Your Disney servers want you to have the best experience possible and will do everything they can to accommodate you. If you enjoyed a particular dish one evening make sure that they know. If you give them at least 24 hours notice they may be able to get it for you again. Just be considerate. They will make it happen if they can. So if you want that same entree or dessert every night just let them know.

45. Don’t Skip Animator’s Palate

Each ship has three rotational dining restaurants. They are all a little different from each other, apart from Animator’s Palate which is on all of the Disney ships. Your first night in Animator’s Palate has a very special show for you. Be sure not to miss it.

46. The Disney Cruise Drinks are Free – Sort Of

Well not all of the drinks are free, but you could sail on the whole Disney cruise without spending anything extra on beverages. You just have to know which are free.

There is free soda from the dispensers on the pool deck which is available 24/7. Soda, regular coffee, tea, iced tea and milk is available for free in the dining rooms.

Your waiters will learn your preferences and bring it for to your table to have it waiting for you for dinner.

Of course, there are many tempting drinks which are not free. All alcoholic beverages and cocktails are charged for.

You may be tempted by the drink of the day. There is always an alcoholic and a non alcoholic drink of the day available at a reduced price.

For the complete guide check out:

Disney Cruise Line – Are The Drinks Really Free?

47. Sometimes There Are Free Cocktails

Yes you read it right. On the formal evening of the Captain’s Dinner there is a welcome reception with wait staff offering cocktails and wine. The Ship’s Officers including the Captain will be there to greet you.

If you attend a Disney Vacation Club sales presentation they sometimes give free cocktails. However, the perks of attending this meeting seem to be getting less and less. You used to get a very nice gift when you attended but recently we have not see this.

The presentation is fun and there is no sales pressure. You may be tempted though, so do your calculations carefully before you sign up! There is usually a free draw to enter to win an onboard credit. Also you will probably be offered an onboard credit to attend a one on one sales consultation.

48. Have a Celebration?

Always tell your servers if you have a celebration such as a birthday or anniversary. They will arrange something special for you.

49. Endless Ice Cream

Self service ice cream is available for free on the pool decks of every Disney ship. Why not make your own float with the free soda and ice cream?

50. Didn’t Finish That Bottle of Wine?

If you want to enjoy wine at dinner, but don’t think you can finish the bottle, Disney has a solution. Your server will save your wine for you and the next day it will be waiting at your table for you.

Is The Disney Cruise Wine Package Worth The Cost?

51. Breakfast and Lunch is Not Just A Buffet

Every Disney ship has an amazing breakfast and lunch buffet served up on the pool deck. However, what some people don’t realize is that there is a sit down breakfast and lunch served in one of the restaurants every day.

52. Special Dietary Needs? No Problem

Disney cruise lines is incredible at catering to any special dietary need you may have. We have sailed with family members who need vegetarian,vegan and gluten free diets. Just tell your waiters or mention your dietary needs at the buffet or specialty restaurants. You can also register this in your Cruise Personalizer before you board. Disney cruise lines will do everything they can to help you. The chefs are more than willing to create special meals for you.

53. Breakfast is with Character

If you are sailing on a Disney cruise which is 7 nights or longer, you will have the opportunity to have a character breakfast. This is included with the cost of your cruise. As anyone who has been to Disney World or Disneyland will know, this is a huge benefit! Character breakfasts usually cost $40 and up per person on land. On your Disney cruise it is included in the cost of your fare.

You do have to plan ahead for the Disney cruise character breakfast. You need a ticket and places are limited. You need to log in to your Cruise Personalizer as soon as you can, to book tickets.

There may be some available from Guest Services. Go as soon as you board the ship. They are limited and you do not want to be disappointed.

54.Disney Cruise Room Service is Free

Room service on a Disney cruise is free. Just remember to tip the crew member who delivers your food. Make sure that you have some $1 bills handy. However, if you forget, no problem. You can add a tip to the receipt that you will have to sign. It will be a zero balance as the food is free, but there is room to add a tip for your server.

55.Not Everything is on the Room Service Menu

There are some items which are not on the menu, but which are available from room service.

One of the most popular items which is not shown on the menu is the Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar. Cake of the Day is on the menu, but the secret items are Dessert of the Day and Pie of the Day. Obviously these change every day, so we have a tradition of making sure we order these on sea days.

Disney Cruise Room Service Menu

56. Breakfast in Bed is On The House

Breakfast in bed can seem like an extravagant indulgence. However, on a Disney cruise you can indulge as many times as you like. It is all part of the service. Just fill out your breakfast selections on the card in your stateroom and put it on your door prior to 3 am the night before. Then wake up to your breakfast choices delivered to your room.

The best way to enjoy breakfast is on your verandah. One of the best times we ever had on a Disney cruise was sitting on our verandah eating breakfast whilst going through the Panama Canal locks.

57. Milk and Cookies in the Evening

Yes,we know that you will probably have consumed more food than you want to admit by the evening. However, there really is nothing quite like ordering milk and cookies before bedtime.

58.Order Coffee at Night

No we are not suggesting that you get your caffeine fix just before bed time. However, if you order a carafe of coffee just before you go to bed at night it will still be warm enough in the morning for you to enjoy.

This means you won’t have to be disturbed by room service early in the morning, but you will be able to stumble out of bed and have your first cup of coffee when you wake up.

A Disney cruise is for all ages. You just know that the kids are going to have a blast with all of the features on board for them.

60. It’s A Small World Nursery

Disney cruise lines is one of only a few cruise lines which offers a babysitting service for the under 3s. Starting a aged 6 months and going all the way up to the age of 3 the It’s a Small World Nursery will care for the youngest cruisers on the ship.

There is an additional charge and you do have to book in advance. You can do this online in the Cruise Personalizer. The charge is $9 per hour for your first child and $8 per hour for the second and any additional children. in your family.

61.The Oceaneer’s Club and Lab is Paradise for Kids

Your kids probably won’t want to leave the kids clubs. The Oceaneer’s Club and Lab is for children aged 3 to 12. Who wouldn’t want to meet Spiderman or pilot the Millennium Falcon? There are lots of organized activities or they can just play with their new friends.

62. The Edge is the Place to be for Tweens

The 11 to 14 year old set can often be the most difficult to please. Fortunately on a Disney cruise they have The Edge. If you have an 11 year old they have the choice of either being in The Edge or the Oceaneer’s Club.

63. Vibe is the Place Teens Want to Be

Wondering what your teens are going to do on the Disney cruise ships? The answer is spend a whole lot of time in Vibe. Particularly if you are sailing on the Disney Dream or the Disney Fantasy. The newer shops have a fabulous outdoor area for the teens which includes hot tubs and a sun deck.

64. Chill Spa is Open for Teens

Most spas are for the over 18s only. However Disney has recognized that sometimes the teens want to be pampered in the spa. Check out the Chill Spa which is exclusively for the 13 to 18 year old set.

65.Ride the AquaDuck

One of the best features of the Disney Fantasy and the Dream is the AquaDuck. A water coaster at sea!This is a lot of fun for all the family, but of course the wait times can be long. To get your best chance of riding with almost no lines go on embarkation day or wait until night time. Most people are either watching the show or eating dinner in the evening so the lines are short.

66.The Pools are Fun

All of the Disney ships have two pools on the family pool deck. The first is a toddler pool and the second is the family pool. Don’t expect to get any real swimming done in these pools! The family pool is small and on sea days tends to be crowded.

67. Relax on a Pool Lounger

There are plenty of pool loungers around the pools and up on deck. Be considerate of others and do not reserve a lounger by putting a towel or your belongings on it. Just not cool.

68. Towels are Provided

There is no need to bring your own pool towels on board or take towels from your stateroom. There are plenty of pool towels up on deck.

69. Catch a Movie on Funnel Vision

One of the best features of the Disney cruise pool deck is Funnel Vision. Disney movies are played all day and evening. It’s fun to splash around in the pool and watch a Disney movie. At night relax on a pool lounger and snag one of the blankets and watch a Disney movie.

Many people think that a Disney cruise is centered around the kids, but really this is just not true. Sure there is plenty going on for the younger members of the group, but there are so many things for the adults to enjoy too.

70. Disney Dining for Grown Ups

Disney has some of the best dining at sea. All of the ships have dining which caters to the over 18s only.

Every Disney ship has Palo, which is an Italian themed restaurant. Disney’s Palo offers dinner every night of the cruise and brunch on select days.

I think that the very best value is brunch. With a charge of just $40 you can eat your way through a huge selection of buffet and hot entree items.

Remy is available on Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream. Widely recognized as one of the best culinary experiences at sea, Remy is named after the lead character in the Pixar movie Ratatouille.

Dinner is available very night. The Champagne Brunch and the Dessert Experience are offered on select days. Yes it is pricey at $95 per person for dinner,$200 if you want the wine pairing. However, it will be one of the best meals you have ever had.

71. Indulge at the Disney Cruise Spa

If you want to experience the ultimate in relaxation you can book a Disney spa treatment. There are lots of options offered including treatments for couples.

You can book ahead of your sailing to get the best reservation times. Appointments do book up, so if you have something specific in mind, book online before you sail.

72. The Disney Cruise Rainforest Room is Pure Luxury

Every Disney Ship has a Rainforest Room in the spa. This is truly the place to be if you want to indulge in some luxurious down time and relaxation.

The Disney Dream and the Fantasy have the very best Rainforest rooms on the Disney ships. The each have two steam rooms, a dry sauna and scented showers with multiple different programs. A fabulous feature is the heated hot stone loungers with views of the ocean. You can even relax in one of the two hot tubs which overlook the ocean.

The Disney Wonder and the Magic also have the Rainforest Room, but it is not quite so luxurious. They have saunas, steam rooms, heated loungers and showers. It’s a nice space but not as great as on the larger ships.

You can purchase a Day Pass for the Rainforest Room or a length of cruise pass. Time in the Rainforest Room is also included in any spa treatment.

Why The Disney Cruise Rainforest Room is Worth It

73. Adult Only Pools on Disney Cruises

There is plenty of space reserved for the over 18s only on the Disney ships. This includes adult pools and hot tubs. On the Disney Dream and Fantasy there is a huge sun deck reserved just for adults.

74. Bars and Lounges on the Disney Ships

There are plenty of options of places to enjoy a drink or two on all of the Disney ships. One of our favorites is the Ooh La La bar on the Disney Fantasy. Guests can choose from an extensive champagne menu. The French boudoir decor is completely over the top, but it’s a lot of fun.

Guide to Bars on the Disney Wonder

75. Disney Cruise Lines Alcohol Policy

Disney cruise lines has a very generous policy about how much of your own beer and wine you can bring on board. Many cruise lines do not let you bring anything at all. However, on a Disney cruise you can bring up to 2 bottles of wine or 6 bottle of beer per adult.

You can drink the wine in you stateroom and there is no charge. However, if you want to enjoy the wine you brought in the restaurant there will be a $25 corkage charge.

76. Disney Cruise Wine Packages Can Save You Money

If you enjoy drinking wine on a Disney cruise the Wine Package may be the thing for you. The Wine Package allows you to pre purchase either a Classic or a Premium Package. You choose the number of days from 3 to 7 nights. Each night you can pick a bottle from the Classic or Premium Wine list.

Prices start at $95 for a 3 night package. The more nights you have, the cheaper the per bottle price works out to be.

If you don’t finish the bottle that evening it will be stored for you and you can drink it later.

You can see more details at Disney Cruise Wine Package

77. Pick Up A Coffee Card

You can get free drip coffee on the pool deck or in the restaurants. However, it isn’t the best coffee you have ever tasted. If you enjoy a decent cup of specialty coffee you can pay extra for your drink of choice.

Ask for a coffee card. Each time you buy a drink you will get a stamp. When you have 5 stamps your 6th drink will be free.

It used to be that you could save these and use on your next cruise. However, now the card states that they are not to be used on a future cruise. Time will tell whether or not the servers still allow it, but don’t bet on this trick still working. Use your free coffee entitlement before your current cruise ends.

78. The Cove Cafe is a Must

One of our favorite areas on the Disney cruise is the Cove Cafe. It is a great place to sit and read a book and enjoy a coffee or something a little stronger. There is a small selection of books and magazines,but bring your own as the selection really is small.

Cove Cafe is a very tempting place to pick up some snacks. Check out the croissants in the morning. We challenge you to resist the selection of cakes and desserts in the display cabinet. It is all included so you can indulge!

79. Check Your Navigator Often

The Navigator is where you will find out what’s happening on board the ship every day. There is a paper version which will be delivered to your stateroom every day. If you lose it you can pick one up at Guest Services. Or you can use the Disney Navigator App on your phone. Remember to download it before you get onboard.

80. The Disney Cruise Shows are Amazing

This really can’t be overstated. You will be amazed at just how good the shows are on the Disney cruise. They are Broadway quality and you should definitely make time to see as many shows as you can. There are two performances every evening. You can see the early one if you have late seating and the late one if you are dining at 5.45 pm.

81. Take Your Seats Early

All shows are performed in the Walt Disney Theatre. There really isn’t a bad seat in the house, but there are some which are better than others. We like to be about five or six rows back in the middle. However, if you do not arrive early the front level of seats are likely to be gone. We prefer anything in the middle over the ones at the sides, even if it is quite far back.

Saving seats for others is really bad form. Don’t do it. Please.

82. Each Disney Ship Has Different Shows

Each ship has a different selection of shows, although there is some overlap with certain shows being staged on more than one of the Disney cruise ships. The Disney Wonder has “Frozen”, the Fantasy has “Aladdin” and the Disney Dream has “Tangled”. Starting in November 2017 the Dream will stage “Beauty and the Beast”.

On the nights where the big stage productions are not scheduled there will usually be another entertainer such as a magician or a juggler. Many of these entertainers have been performing with Disney cruise lines for many years and they are generally very good.

83. There May Be A Show For The Adults

Not everything is family friendly! Often there is a late night version of one of the entertainers acts such as a comedian or a magician. Treat yourself and let the kids go to the kids clubs while you enjoy a night out.

84. Go to the Movies!

Bueana Vista Theatre is the place to be to catch a movie. The Disney cruise movie theatres show new releases and classic movies.

85. Skip The Popcorn

Outside the Walt Disney Theatre and the Bueana Vista Theatre you will be tempted by the smell of popcorn and the lure of specialty drinks. Move away! These items are not included. If you want to take a drink into the show with you stop on the pool deck to get your drinks for free. You can even bring some snacks in with you if you want – that is if you aren’t already full from the buffet!

86. There is Something for Everyone

Every day there are lots of events scheduled. Want to learn how to draw Mickey Mouse, make that dessert you just enjoyed in the restaurants or enjoy a wine tasting event? Most things on board are included, but you will have to pay extra for wine tasting events.

87. The Art of the Theme Tour is Not to be Missed

This adults only tour of the ship is well worth joining. It is free and will take you on a tour whilst showing you some of the design secrets of the Disney ships. There is so much attention to detail on the Disney ships and it is nice to hear some of the behind the scenes stories.