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.

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 …

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 …

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, …

Disney Cruise Line has now released the Disney Treasure sailings for May through September 2027, and in this article you’ll find the opening day prices for those newly announced dates. These summer 2027 itineraries continue the 7 night Eastern and Western Caribbean pattern from Port Canaveral, and as always, opening day pricing gives us the …

Magic Kingdom’s Lightning Lane Premier Pass has now sold out for seven consecutive days, February 12–18, 2026, with pricing reaching $449 per person, per day — tying the highest price point we’ve seen so far. The sold out stretch covers: And despite that record level price, availability disappeared across the entire week. Those are the …

Disney Cruise Line has announced that Pixar Day at Sea will return to the Disney Fantasy on select sailings beginning in January 2027. The event will continue to be offered on select five night cruises from Port Canaveral, featuring character interactions, activities, and ship wide experiences inspired by popular Pixar films. Disney Fantasy 2027 Pixar …

Disney Cruise Line has just announced that Marvel Day at Sea will be offered aboard the Disney Magic, sailing from Galveston. Sailings will feature entertainment inspired by the Marvel Universe, with character encounters and special onboard experiences throughout the cruise. For the first time, Marvel Day at Sea will also be included on two seven …