On my recent Fort Lauderdale trip sailing on both Disney Dream and Disney Destiny, I decided to do something a little different. Instead of just picking one pre-cruise hotel, I stayed at three different properties near Port Everglades so I could properly compare them and help you decide which one is right for your cruise. …
Alison Meacham
Disney Cruise Line has just announced something rather special — Robert Downey Jr. will serve as the official godparent of the Disney Adventure, the newest (and largest!) ship in the fleet. The news comes just ahead of the ship’s maiden voyage from Singapore on March 10, 2026 — and it feels like a very fitting …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …