I wanted honest opinions on the actually cruise and quality of entertainment..

Our family loves Disney and go to Disney world almost every year.

We've done Disney for years honestly don't remember how many trips to Disney world but closer to 10 separate trips. Even went to Disney Tokyo. I've noticed a decline in overall quality of parks. Cleanliness, features and general cast member enthusiasm for their job. I totally get it I couldn't do that job. Always coming in smiling no matter what's going on or how you're feeling. Anyways this was our first Disney Cruise and I was not impressed. Yes it was great food and the actually dressed up characters were great and their handlers were awesome but general bar staff and support workers were not any better than a carnival cruise. The 3 shows we went to were small and very poor in my opinion. Nothing I would put the word Disney to. Theres a ton of stuff for kids to do and all the Disney themed designs were great. I just left feeling like it was over priced for a mediocre cruise experience. I felt nothing was over the top Disney.

Heading on a Disney Alaska cruise next week and trying VERY hard not to overpack 😅 For those of you who have done Alaska around this time of year, what did you actually need clothing-wise?

I keep seeing packing lists that make it sound like I need to prepare for every possible weather condition, and I’m trying to be realistic about what will actually get used.

Specifically:
- Are gloves actually necessary?
- Beanie?
- Ear muffs?
- Heavy winter coat, or is a good waterproof jacket + layers enough?
- How many sweaters/fleece layers did you actually use?
- Is it silly to pack t-shirts?
- Anything you packed because everyone said you “needed it” and then never touched?

We’ll obviously be packing rain gear and layers, but I’d really love to hear from people who sailed Alaska in September and can tell me what they ACTUALLY wore on the ship and in port.

Who’s going to Alaska on September 21st? Woooooooo

This is our third cruise with DCL. We started in March and will be Gold by December of this year so to say we have fallen in love with DCL might be an understatement.

Unfortunately we were a little disappointed with the Halloween offerings. Apparently on three night cruises they are combining the Halloween and pirate activities - this created chaos because no one was expecting it. Also they removed activities that people expected- like Oogie Boogie. Sunday they encouraged people to wear Halloween costumes but there were no activities. It was very odd!

We also were spoiled because our first two ships were the Dream and Fantasy. The Wish is nice but I see why there have been complaints.

Overall still looking forward to future bookings. We have one more Halloween cruise booked with family - but if it’s the same which I think it will be we might not do this particular one again. I did leave feedback- hopefully they listen. I know many others complained as well.

We have just booked our second cruise. We are going along with my in-laws who are first time cruisers. When booking we placed our oldest in the stateroom with my in-laws. Does that mean they will also get the castaway club gift?

Hello! I’m planning my first cruise (Both Disney & ever!) for next month and I have tried to call DCL twice now and both times I have waited 20 minutes and have hung up without anyone answering. Both times the automatic voice said my wait would be less than 10 minutes. Is this normal? I’m used to booking for WDW and having my whole call last 20 minutes!

ETA - I already called once and waited less than 10 minutes to connect to someone and was able to book online, and I wanted to emphasize that this is my first cruise! I wasn’t aware I’d be competing with NY bookings! Thank you to those that answered with kindness!

My family and I have watched tour videos of the Disney Adventure and we would love to experience it someday, especially since it’s currently the only Disney ship with an open air space like imagination garden. But we always prefer sailing in the Caribbean, so we’re hopeful that one day the ship makes it debut there. I read that Adventure is set to be in Singapore for the next 5 years. Does anyone have any insight on if a Caribbean debut is the plan after?

As a first-time cruiser traveling with 3 and 5-year-old boys, which of these options would you recommend? All three are approximately the same price:

1. 3-night cruise on the Disney Wish (Port Canaveral + Castaway Cay / Nassau)
2. 4-night cruise on the Disney Fantasy (Port Canaveral + Lookout Cay / Nassau)
3. 4-night cruise on the Disney Dream (Fort Lauderdale + Castaway Cay / Lookout Cay

Trying to choose between these 2 options- as they are both coming out to the same price for our family (We have a 6 year old boy and 2 adults). I know only we can decide what is best but would love any advise or opinions! We have only ever been on 1 Disney cruise before ( have gone on other lines) and it was a 7 day Treasure and we loved it. We always do a 7 day cruise but Destiny is newer and the itinerary is amazing so we are considering it- but also its hard to pay the same amount for a 5 day cruise as a 7- even knowing Destiny is newer.

Options:

February 25-March 1 on Disney Destiny from Port Canaveral:

5 night:Disney Castaway Cay, Disney Lookout Cay, and Nassau

February 27-March 5 on Disney Fantasy from Fort Lauderdale:

7 night : lookout cay, San Juan, St Maarten

This is new to me and I haven’t seen posted…I just discovered that if you go to your upcoming cruise, select “explore” at the bottom and view all dining, you can scroll down and find recipes to popular dishes. I wish they were downloadable, but I think I am going to try my hand at a soufflé :0)

Edited to add what I see…couldn’t figure out how to add in comments.

Just disembarked from our third cruise, and the guest behavior in the theater has become progressively worse over time: people arriving late and disrupting others during the show to try to figure out seating, getting up/down without waiting for a stoppage, talking throughout, using screens and phone flashlights, not removing crying children, etc. It’s where basic theater etiquette goes to die.

It seems like the shows have become a case of ~what we acquire too cheaply we esteem too lightly~. Thus, I think DCL should start charging for them. It will make people decide whether they are serious enough to see them and put their money behind it. It would make people decide whether their baby/toddler is truly ready for the experience, whether they’re willing to spend money on it, and whether they care enough to show up on time, not be on their screen, etc. It would also eliminate the long lines and chair-saving that inevitably happen if guests could buy tickets and reserve seats ahead of time.

The shows are my favorite part of DCL, and yet the most susceptible to being ruined by other guests. So frustrating.

We’re going to be on the Treasure, embarking on Halloween!

Do we need to bring candy? Do kids go door to door in costume?

What do I need to keep in mind? Special items to pack?

Thanks!!

When it’s time for me to check in, can I go thru the check in process while my wife tries to book the royal gathering at the same time?

So me and my wife and son (4) are doing a 5 day Bahamas cruise on the Destiny in April. I've never cruised before period, much less a Disney one. We are Disney people so it seemed like a no brainer. Ended up booking a 7th floor midship, verandah. Was torn between that or a second floor midship Oceanview. Proximity to the kids club and easy access after check in was on my mind, but still ended up going for the higher floor balcony.

Any tips or advice for first timers? Anything I should be aware of for people that have gone on the Destiny or in general. Any recommendations? Would be greatly appreciated!

Happy sailing! Yo Ho!

Planning a cruise for 2027 and booking tomorrow. Does any one have a picture of the balcony for 8182? Does it connect via balcony to 8184?

Also interested in balcony 8174 or 8180 pictures.

Thanks!

Are we thinking this is sold out. Travel agent is having no luck getting my family of 5 on this sailing. Says only concierge is available but can't even get in to see what's available there the site has crashed.

Chances of rooms opening soon? Trying to lock in the cheapest rate

We’re going to do the aug 30-9/3 destiny cruise in 2027 and want to combine with a couple days in Disney world before hand. How are people coordinating this? We’ll have a 5 year old and 3 year old and finding it a little overwhelming to think about the best logistics for getting from Mco airport-> WDW -> FLL -> cruise -> FLL airport ( or maybe back to MCO?), especially with kids needing car seats. Do you just rent a car? Do bright line? Other better transport options I’m not thinking of? Could we drive down from Orlando super early morning of the cruise to maximize time at Disney or is that a super risky idea and we should definitely drive the day before? Thanks for the ideas!!

Does anyone have any recommendations for parking for a 6 day cruise? We’re staying at the Wyndham but are there other parking options you’d recommend? Thank you!

We have the choice between 5 nights on Destiny or 7 nights on Dream. I’ve previously been on the Magic, the Wonder, and the Wish. I’ve never sailed the Dream/Fantasy. We adore the Magic/Wonder, and the Wish was good in some ways but I missed the cohesiveness of the Wonder/Magic. So, what would you pick and why?

Well, this is disappointing. We are silver castaway status and, with the help of our usual disney travel agent person (Magic Mornings Vacations), we reserved two guaranteed family veranda rooms on the 7 night Canada cruise from NYC -- the ONLY 7 night Canada cruise currently scheduled on DCL. While booking was apparently a bit chaotic, she reported last week that she had secured us both rooms (and locked down early dining for our littles), and I gave her my credit card for the deposit. We were all set, or so I thought.

This morning, I received a call from her informing me that she failed to send our deposit on to DCL, so both rooms had been canceled. Apparently, she'd set a calendar reminder for the wrong date. Of course, as you all know, that voyage is entirely sold out now (except for the Tower Suite, which now shows a $60k price tag for the week). She was very apologetic and said she would keep trying to get us on the ship, but I am not holding my breath given how in demand this particular sailing was.

I received an invoice, I submitted a card for payment (which was not charged), and have her confirmation that she received it. It's incredibly disappointing that we did everything right -- made a decision fast, booked right when we had access, etc -- and through a clerical error on the part of the person who gets paid to help us with these things, now we are SOL.

Has this ever happened to anyone else? Is there anything we can do? Next time, should I just book it myself?

What is everyone favourite thing to do other then eat Churro Mickey waffles near the last couple days of your cruise?

Our family likes to grab a couple extra churro waffles, enjoy the day and have a great afternoon snack by adding ice cream on top of them. Kids will get a cone each and we will top them. It’s pretty awesome. Happy cruising!

My wife just booked us on an NYC departure for next October to celebrate my 50th birthday. Our first time actually taking a cruise out of NYC so it will be nice to drive to the port instead of the airport. Those that have sailed out of NYC, anything to be aware of?

Feedback appreciated - Do you get priority boarding by staying at the Caribe Hilton in PR, and is it totally worth it? Also, has anyone stayed at this hotel? It has very mixed reviews, so I’d love to hear about your experience. If you have any other suggestions for places to stay close to the port, I’d love to hear them. This will be my first time sailing from PR. Ty all.

Hi - just getting (seemingly) conflicting information online.

I know you can book a placeholder (or two) on board via the app.

But if you know the specific sailing/room type you are looking to book next, can you make the entire booking at the guest services desk (with the placeholder discount) if you wanted to?

Or do you need to wait until the placeholder email comes through once disembarked?