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Alison Meacham

Alison Meacham is the founder of EverythingMouse Disney Blog. For over 15 years she has shared her love of Disney Parks, Disney Cruises and Universal Orlando.  In over 30 years of Disney Travel she has spent countless months in Disney Parks and has sailed on over 60 cruises. A British native and now a United States resident she splits her time between California, Florida and the UK. And spends a serious amount of time sailing the seven seas. She helps over 250,000 people per month follow their Disney travel dreams.

Lighthouse Point was the port day I was most excited about on my recent Disney Dream sailing. I’ve visited multiple times before — but this time was different. About six weeks before sailing, I happened to check cabana availability and was genuinely shocked to see one still available at Serenity Bay. If you’ve ever tried …

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Not everyone can switch off on a Disney cruise so it is important to know what internet packages are available and how much they cost. In 2023 Disney Cruise Line introduced new internet packages. These new Disney Cruise Internet Packages were a welcome change for the ships, which up to that point only offered expensive …

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Cruise itineraries along Mexico’s Pacific coast are being adjusted after violent unrest in the state of Jalisco led at least one cruise line to cancel a scheduled stop in Puerto Vallarta. The disruption highlights how quickly geopolitical or safety situations can impact cruise vacations — including sailings that Disney Cruise Line and other major lines …

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On my recent Fort Lauderdale trip sailing on both the Disney Dream and Disney Destiny, I stayed at three different pre-cruise hotels to see which ones actually make embarkation or disembarkation day easier (and more relaxing). One of the hotels I tried was the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa — and it’s …

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On my recent Fort Lauderdale trip sailing on both Disney Dream and Disney Destiny, I stayed at three different hotels to help cruisers decide which one truly works best before embarkation day. One of those stays was at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. With so many hotels near Port Everglades, the choice can feel overwhelming. Location …

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On my recent trip to Fort Lauderdale to sail on Disney Dream and Disney Destiny, I was in search of the “perfect” pre- and post-cruise hotel — something convenient, comfortable, and relaxing before embarkation day. As I was sailing on both ships, I needed 3 hotel stays. I always arrive at least one day before …

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Tipping on a Disney Cruise confuses many first-time cruisers, but once you understand the basics, it’s actually quite straightforward. After sailing on multiple Disney cruises over the last 20 years, I’ve learned all the ins and outs of the tipping system. Let me break down exactly who you tip, how much, and when. Understanding Automatic …

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A lawsuit has been filed against Royal Caribbean International following a serious injury aboard Adventure of the Seas involving the ship’s FlowRider surf simulator. The case centers around an incident in which a guest alleges he was severely injured while attempting to use the popular onboard attraction. The FlowRider, featured on several Royal Caribbean ships, …

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