One of the questions I get from Disney Cruise Line clients is whether the onboard photo package is worth adding to their cruise. My answer? It really depends on your family and how much you’ll use it. I think the photo package is a very easy place to cut costs if you’re trying to keep… Read More
One of the questions I receive most often from first-time Disney Cruise Line families is how to meet all of the princesses. The answer is the Royal Gathering, and it’s one reservation you’ll definitely want to know about before your cruise. Unlike almost every other character greeting onboard, the Royal Gathering requires an advance reservation.… Read More
My favorite day on any Disney Cruise Line sailing is Castaway Cay day. After more than a twenty Disney cruises, I’ve spent countless wonderful beach days on Disney’s private island, and the Sandcastle Cabanas remain one of my very favorite splurges. While Disney has since introduced the newer Mickey & Minnie Cove Cabanas, these original… Read More
If you’ve followed along for very long, you know that my favorite day on any Disney Cruise Line vacation is Castaway Cay day. There’s just something about stepping onto Disney’s private island that immediately puts everyone into vacation mode. We’ve spent countless beach days here over the years, and until recently, my favorite splurge was… Read More
For an elevated experience on any Disney Cruise Line sailing, I can’t recommend cruising as a concierge guest highly enough! Each ship offers a range of concierge-level staterooms at a premium price—think of it like booking a club-level room at a luxury resort, but with even more exceptional perks, personalized service, and exclusive amenities. In… Read More
I looooove a sea day. As much as I enjoy the ports, there is something magical about an entire day with nowhere to be and nothing to do except enjoy the ship. We took a slower morning, though I will admit I set an alarm to make absolutely sure I didn’t miss churro waffle day… Read More
If I’m being completely honest, I always look forward to Castaway Cay more than any other port. Not because it’s the most exotic destination. Not because it has the fanciest excursions. But because thirteen years of Disney cruising have left me with so many wonderful memories on this island. From babies building sandcastles to teenagers… Read More