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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.

Just like on Castaway Cay, one of the best things about a day at Lighthouse Point is that you really don’t need to plan much around food — it’s included, it’s easy, and once you know your way around the island, it makes the whole day even better. I get asked a lot how Lighthouse …

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If you’ve ever had a little “wait, is the ship actually clean?” thought pop into your head before a cruise, you’re not alone. It’s a fair question, and thankfully, there’s an actual answer — not just marketing copy, but real inspection data. The CDC runs something called the Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP), and their job …

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If there’s one thing I always tell people planning their first Castaway Cay day, it’s this: knowing where to go and when for lunch can make your day even better. It’s included, it’s easy, and it’s part of the fun experience of Castaway Cay. I’ve eaten many times at every BBQ spot on the island …

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If there’s one Walt Disney World experience that sits at the very top of every Disney fan’s bucket list, it’s this: spending the night inside Cinderella Castle itself. I’m not talking about a nearby resort with castle views. I mean actually sleeping inside the iconic Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle, in a room most guests have …

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If you’ve ever compared cruise line gratuity charges across different companies, you’ll know it can get confusing fast. Every line seems to have a slightly different rate and a different way of calculating it. So I wanted to break down exactly where Disney Cruise Line sits compared to the rest of the industry — because …

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Unlike many other cruise lines, Disney does not have an all-inclusive drinks package. However, what many people don’t know is that there is a Disney Cruise Wine Package available. Are you thinking of buying the Disney Cruise Wine Package? It can be a considerable saving for some people. However, for others, it may not be …

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