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What are the essential things to take on a cruise is one of the questions I get asked a lot. Having sailed on many cruises with different cruise lines I have years of experience of what to pack and what can most definitely be left behind! Here is a guide to all the things that …

Are you thinking of sailing on your very first Disney Cruise? It is an amazing experience and once you have sailed on Disney you will most likely be hooked forever! However, what is surprising about a Disney Cruise? What will you find that you really did not expect on your first Disney cruise? Become a …

We have all been there. Way back when I was a cruising newbie I made mistakes. It’s to be expected. Once you have sailed on a Disney Cruise you will most definitely want to sail again. But with your first time and even your second or third, you can still have missed some of these …

Who wants all the Disney cruise tips and secrets 2025 that you need to know? So if you want the biggest and best collection of Disney Cruise Tips, Secrets and Hacks ever read on!  Everything was updated in February 2025 We started out thinking we would aim for 101 Disney cruise tips and secrets. However, …

Packing for a Disney Cruise is part of the excitement, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming. There are so many gadgets and tools out there claiming to make your trip easier that it’s hard to know what’s actually worth it. After my recent cruises on the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, I realized …

Walt Disney World has officially announced that Free Dining is returning for 2026, and this time, it’s open to everyone! Originally available only to Disney Visa Cardmembers, the offer has now expanded to all guests — making it one of the most talked about Disney deals of the year. Let’s break down who qualifies, what’s …

Disney Cruise Line is offering discounts of up to 30% on select sailings from San Diego in April and May 2026. This is a move I have predicted for a while as discounts on San Diego sailings have been available to Canadian residents for some time. DCL has two ships in San Diego at the …

The attractions of a maiden voyage on a brand-new cruise ship are obvious. The promise of cutting-edge amenities, exclusive celebrations, and, well just simply being first, can be hard to resist. But with the high-profile cancellation of several maiden voyages recently, is booking the first sailing of a cruise ship just too big of a …

There are several different types of Disney Cruise Special offers that are available right now. Some are open to the general public, whilst others are available for Florida Residents, Military Personnel, and Canadian Residents. There are special offers available for dates ranging from March 2026 until September 2026. There are sailings from Fort Lauderdale, Barcelona, …

If you are planning a Universal Orlando vacation you really should take a look at the Loews Portofino Hotel Resort. I have now stayed at almost all of the Universal Orlando Onsite Hotels, including all Club Levels, multiple times. On my most recent visit, I stayed in Sapphire Falls, Cabana Bay Beach Resort, and Loews …

If you’re planning a Disney Cruise, you’ve probably heard about Palo Brunch. It’s one of the most talked about dining experiences onboard. Many cruisers say it’s a must do, while others wonder if it’s really worth paying extra when so much food on a cruise is already included. After sailing on Disney Cruise Line many …

If you’re sailing from Port Canaveral, arriving the night before your cruise is one of the smartest travel decisions you can make. Cruise lines strongly recommend flying in at least one day before your sailing, and after decades of cruising (and seeing plenty of travel delays), I completely agree. Flights get cancelled, luggage gets delayed, …