50 Things You NEED to Know Before Cruising with Disney

[@Mrtfarrugia]

One of the nicest things the kitchen staff did for us on our first cruise was they surprised my Filipino wife by making her chicken adobo. We thought they were only going to make a few peices until they put a large bowl of rice on the table and about 2 chickens worth of adobo. The family we were dining with ate really well that night because they just got 2 dinners.

[@witavorr]

Another tip on passports: if you are a naturalized citizen (born elsewhere, but now a US citizen) it usually takes longer to apply for one because you have to send all your naturalization paperwork in with the standard documents, so the turn-around times don't generally apply - always give yourself extra time, if you can.

[@auburngeekgirl]

The elevators on the Wish have which floors they go to listed outside the elevator door, no need to check inside. Also, the forward and aft stairways have different colors, one is green, and the other is blue. One has Cinderella's carriage motifs, and the other has songbirds. Makes it easier to keep up with where you are.

[@ldy0013]

If you live in the northeast, I’d highly recommend a NYC cruise. The cruise itself is cheaper and it’s cheaper to take a train or a bus into the city then it is to fly and have to spend a night in the hotel before. Bermuda is also my favorite port of call so you don’t miss out on excursions. Also sailing down the Hudson is amazing and the boat was way less crowded.

[@Isaiahslifeexperience]

I’m from nyc

[@genamokbel605]

I've thought about sailing out of NYC but then don't you spend more days at sea to get to Bermuda then the typical cruise ship itineraries? Especially since the way back will be the same so most of the trip days are days at sea and also back to back sea days. Is that still fun or do you think less days in a row at sea and more days at ports is more fun/breaks up the routines of spending your days at sea?

[@ldy0013]

@@genamokbel605 They have different cruise lengths options. I’d recommend at least 5 nights. My NY trip was departure day, 2 days at sea, 2 days in Bermuda. The 4 night cruises I could see being too little time in Bermuda but the 5 night trip was a good amount of time there. Departure day is amazing because you get to sail down the Hudson and see the NY skyline and the Statue of Liberty. I like days at sea because there is so much to do on the ship. The Bermuda days had great excursions and you actually stay docked in Bermuda overnight and a lot of people went out that night. I had a blast. I thought it was just as good as a Port Canaveral cruise and a fraction of the cost.

[@ChaChingDream]

We are Disney Cruise line freaks... We are on the Silver Anny on the Fantasy here in May! We are all about DCL and Empty Nesters and I vlogg my senior life on DCL.. We do at least 4 cruises a year. We live in Texas so are lucky to be able to catch a few a year from here. We love Disney Cruise Line and their services. Cheers AJ!

[@jblynch2001]

My sister ordered dessert for an appetizer. You can really do anything

[@ryansalter2325]

Perfect timing that you posted this right when my first Disney Cruise is next week!

[@SuperDuperBrit]

My kids saw a video about a Disney Cruise and ask us daily when we are going to go on one. I've never cruised before so this was very helpful! Unlimited ice cream while aboard?! Hahaha no wonder my kids wanna hop on a boat! I think Disney World will happen first but this looks awesome!

[@xatuyou8045]

Only soft serve. If you go to one of the sweet shops on the wish, dream or fantasy you have to pay. The magic and wonder don’t have sweet shops.

[@Hiya1212]

Definitely do the cruise first, wdw is getting really expensive and less worth it, cruises make it all so much easier

[@AM-dr9qd]

If you decide to cruise use another line. Many other great lines way more cheap.

[@emilyw7043]

One thing I found incorrect as an experienced cruiser: you do NOT want or need to bring your passport off the ship with you at ports of call. I repeat DO NOT bring your passport. Your key-to-the-world card or room key is your ticket through customs and back on the ship. Bring a paper copy of your passport and/or have a clear picture of your passport with you but NEVER the physical thing. You can very easily have a family member or crew member aboard bring you your passport or send it to you if you cannot get back on the ship or are detained. They cannot steal it back for you if it gets stolen or find it for you if you lose it in another country. Just lock up your passport in your room safe and bring along a photocopied paper of it with you when you get off. If you are detained or barred from getting on the ship then a paper copy will have all the information they need to confirm your citizenship and a crew member will be able to get you your passport from your stateroom.

[@MJ-gj6mj]

Wow, is this for all cruises or only Disney? That is great advice and something we were so afraid of the last time we cruised but assumed we had to have it.

[@emilyw7043]

@@MJ-gj6mjthis is for all cruises that sail internationally. River cruises and things like that may be different but this is true for all major cruise lines

[@charmaine4302]

Thanxs for the deets great to know

[@wickedlyoddella7391]

But if you miss your re-embarkation followed by a sea day you are stuck in a foreign location without being able to fly on/home and potentially without a form of ID- BRING YOUR PASSPORT OFF THE SHIP. TUCK IT IN A POCKET OF YOUR BAG YOU WILL NOT GO INTO AND LEAVE IT THERE.

[@Spellbound_heart]

Double check before you get off the ship. I've needed my passport while getting back on in Athens but not other ports.

[@jessicajansma7849]

You can call ahead and request a specific line up for your rotational dining. We have done this for almost every cruise and received what we asked for.

[@TiffUponAStar]

The nursery for us was $9/hr on the wish for our 3 year old. We just did 2 hours a day except for castaway cay day, he absolutely loved it and the cast members were great communicating through the app. Highly recommend it. My little will be aged out of the nursery on our next trip and the kids club age is a little strange for me to feel ok leaving my 4 year old. Also our servers were amazing!! My little gets a glass of chocolate milk at home every night for dinner, after the first night they had his ice cold milk ready every night. Didn’t have to ask and they made sure to not put any food he’s allergic to on or near his plate (although I kept his epipen with me, it was great not to stress it)

[@n.k.7208]

Can you tell me more about the allergy thing? My kid can’t have dairy, gluten, eggs, garlic, nuts (except almonds), pineapple, or shellfish. I feel like it’s almost an impossible task to feed him when not at home 😢

[@shannonjackson3316]

The automatic tip is not just per night per state room but per person per night per stateroom. I.E. 2 people will pay $29 per night. At least that is what it was when I went in Nov 2022.

[@bo1932]

ive never been on a cruise before, and it amazed me that i could still use imessage to text people off the ship using the on ship wifi. it was awesome. the wifi near the back sucked tho lmao

[@butlerbertram2169]

Just know that the disney fantasy and the disney dream are sister ships! Theyre almost identical with some smaller touches that make them unique! The fantasy is better for longer trips like 7-13 day cruises and the dream is better for 3-5 day cruises!

[@Dakotarunner2013]

Very timely-we head to our cruise next week!

[@andrewpriester6994]

Have a terrific time What ship are you going on? We are doing a Alaska Cruise on the Disney Wonder in late August to early September

[@nativefraulein5801]

I just came back from my first Disney cruise last week (San Diego Port/Mexican Riviera) and I really didn't realize how many little presents and doo-dads we would get from other travellers. I wish I too had brought little trinkets to share with other sailors.

[@stephaniepalomarez9150]

Hi! We are going on this one soon!! Can you elaborate a little more?! I have never heard of little trinkets given to each other!!

[@QueenChakra]

More deets please?

[@nativefraulein5801]

@@stephaniepalomarez9150 Other cruisers have these mailboxes/pouches attached to their door and you can leave pins, stickers, little items as sort of a secret santa present.

[@pamingram9270]

Oh wow, that's so cool. Thank you for sharing.

[@YanzP]

My gf ordered 2 birth certificates, just in case she didn’t get her passport (or birth certificate that you have to send off with the passport application) back in time. We were NOT missing that cruise 😅

[@heidigomez001]

Great idea

[@charmaine4302]

Smart

[@Riateph]

@6:32 as someone who went on a Disney cruise at 12 years old just before Edge existed, I APPRECIATE EDGE. Oceaneers is split as 3 - 12 even today because Edge did not exist yet and Vibe started at 13. This was and is a major mistake by Disney. Oceaneers is WAY too immature for a 12 year old. I would say 10's pushing it. Oceaneer's daily activities were restricted to things 3-5 year olds could always participate in, which seriously narrowed the offerings. Age appropriate activities for 10 -12 year olds by themselves were non-existent - they could join in with the littles or go find something else to entertain themselves. I spent most of my time as a 12 year old hanging out with my mom in the family friendly activities or wandering the ship by myself, which got very boring. I was bored on a DISNEY CRUISE. I am very happy Edge is a thing.

[@TiffUponAStar]

And I wish they had a club just for 3-5. I don’t feel ok letting my little one (4) be with 12 year olds. The age grouping is a little off for me

[@AnimeLover4Life3395]

I wish I could have gone on one when I was young enough for the kid areas. They look fun and even though I'm an adult I would love to play in them

[@WilliamTheUnkownShoutout]

I use to go on The Disney Cruise Ship as a little kid but as an adult not anymore but i do have wonderful nostalgia memories so i think of The Disney Cruise Ship like the ultimate battleship fighting giant sea monsters and of course the strongest monster Godzilla as well:).

[@andrewpriester6994]

We are going on the Disney Wonder in Alaska this year Haven’t been on a Disney Cruise since December 2019

[@richardmercer2337]

Plan to be at Port Canaveral AT LEAST 2 hours before departure! Then if plans go awry, you still have a fighting chance. And if you don't check in by a certain time, they may replace you with someone on a waiting list who IS there. Of course if you take a Disney bus you'll be OK.

[@charmaine4302]

Disney bus at Melbourne or Orlando airport

[@ToiRhi]

My opinion only but one would be unintentionally crazy to plan a Disney Cruise without watching one of these 🙌🏽

[@michaelhernandez5384]

Dude at 2:25 lol😂

[@luma4902]

Please talk more about Disneyland and california adventure food options

[@pigidklol]

Win Miami my family went to a Hilton and spent the two days waiting for the ship on south Miami Beach and it was fun it was my first time in a game stop

[@pigidklol]

When

[@brianpettit8951]

12:54 Love the nails!

[@unvoicedapollo3318]

Ngl...I would go to either salon on the wish. Really would like to see the whiskey bar at Untangled 😅 Also, the midship mystery is pretty fun even if you're doing it solo.

[@ryansalter2325]

They will also accept an original or copy of your birth certificate with a government-issued ID if you cannot get a passport in time.

[@darkkingrikux]

Good to know planning to go in nov as a surprise to my gf family they've been wanting us to join them in something we just don't always have to time off to do this looking forward to it

[@charmaine4302]

My hubby didn’t renew his passport good to know

[@iloveyoni]

In your next video, pls make toddler parents aware of the fact that the pool will not be available for use unless 3 years old. It was kind of a bummer when I went for my first time with the kids, splash pad & castaway was our only water time. Most people don’t know this.

[@ciaraellen52]

How would they know?

[@TravisandMariah]

Thank you for posting this we are going in January with a 8&2 year old❤

[@cristinafrank1885]

Perfect timing! I’m considering doing a Disney land and sea vacation next year. We just got back from our Disney world vacation last week. Wouldn’t it be nice to end your Disney world vacation with a Disney cruise?!! 🚢

[@xatuyou8045]

The most important thing: REMEMBER YOUR PAPERWORK. Had to cancel the night before because I didn’t have my birth certificate.

[@unvoicedapollo3318]

😮

[@kristenroberts4502]

Why did you need a birth certificate? Is this a “two forms of identification” thing?

[@xatuyou8045]

@@kristenroberts4502 it’s either passport or birth certificate/government id (together). Mine was in a safe deposit box that I could not access before the flight.

[@SleepyinDisney]

So passport alone is fine? Passport people haven’t sent my birth certificate back

[@xatuyou8045]

@@SleepyinDisney yes just passport is fine.

[@TheNixie1972]

A small correction: your Castaway Club level is determined by the number of *completed* cruises, not the number *booked*. You status will immediately update on the day of disambarkation.

[@thedeliverus]

Good point. I was considering booking one soon and another a year out to get around this but that won’t work

[@brianpettit8951]

Getting a Mickey ice cream bar for debarkation breakfast took a bit of time and was quite soft

[@tiorob]

My wife filled out some special accommodations box when booking about me needing a cpap. They provided an extension cord and a full gallon of distilled water that was waiting in our guest room. 🏆

[@christinanewman1542]

Omg, you’re going to hit 1MM subscribers this year!!! 😍

[@sarahb_]

Wait… what’s that sparkly green drink?

[@PurpleSplashh]

Can’t wait for the rest of the videos!!!

[@KristinaStutts]

Our second trip on the Wish is a Halloween on the High Seas and I can't wait

[@amyhook8605]

What about the wish and treasure and adventure??the mystery story??😊❤

[@scottsutcliffe3266]

If you have a verandah DO NOT have that door open and open your cabin door. The suction will slam the cabin door shut. I know of two families who had doors slam on their fingers. One lost two fingers. The other had it happen the first day of the cruise and it's not a way to spend a vacation.

[@keshareid2437]

Please add more cruise videos… ❤

[@MJ-gj6mj]

Looking for people with mobility issues who've been on the Wish....we will have someone that may or may not be in a wheelchair from an injury. Definitely no stairs....we are concerned if this will impact the ability to get on the Aquamouse and off the ship at Castaway Cay etc. Would it be better to have a wheelchair and then utilize lifts rather than a walker? We don't want them hurt and they don't know if they want a wheelchair. Any personal experience in this area from people with mobility issues would be so appreciated!!

[@zoepena01]

Omg would’ve loved this video before I went on my cruise last may!

[@SarahNoelN]

Going on one in three weeks!! So excited

[@Isaiahslifeexperience]

Omg have fun 🤩

[@jenborrero7940]

Have fun! Sounds exciting!😊😊😊

[@xlecie]

Hey AJ, librarian here. FYI-- not all public libraries offer passport applications and/or photos as a service.

[@lynnwhite7035]

You didn't mention what restaurant is open for breakfast on the Wish.... curious if you knew??

[@nickovoxsipa]

You should correct the gratuity part..it’s 14.50 per night, per person in the stateroom…not per night per stateroom…a family of 4 pays 14.50x4 x number of nights on the cruise

[@lynnwhite7035]

According to what I've been seeing online, it looks like they changed the 30 day check in and made it tiered based on how many times you have gone on a DCL cruise. Is this true?? Praying it's not....

[@joanneedwards7244]

Yes, this is true. We are platinum level and just had our checkin day pushed back to align with the new tiers.

[@lynnwhite7035]

@@joanneedwards7244 that's what I was afraid of. Now I'm not going to get anything I wanted. I couldn't get pretty much anything when our booking window opened and my only hope was to get on the ship as early as possible so I could go to guest services and maybe get something.... now by the time I get on even the extra spots will be gone.... not the best start to a vacation.... thanks...

[@danielrhouck]

Re: the passport thing: I heard a story recently of somebody who forgot their passport when going to Canada from the US. The border agent let them through because claiming “I didnʼt realize I needed a passport to go to Canada” was proof that they really were from the US; nobody else would make that mistake. Knowing the source I expect this story is exaggerated or distorted but has a kernel of truth.

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

As someone who lives very near the Canadian boarder in a small NY town for many, many years we just waved at boarder guards as we went through. Even now, some of the agents give us “courtesy “ entrance.

[@RyanHealy24]

It's not getting into Canada that's the problem, it's returning to the US. US Immigration & Border Patrol will not simply wave people through. If you claim to be a US citizen who forgot your passport, plan on staying most of the day at Immigration while they verify your citizenship.

[@polemius01]

My 12th cruise will be Halloween-themed, late September!

[@Isaiahslifeexperience]

The brunch looks so 😍

[@justinfusco6121]

Sounds exciting. Royal Caribbean has those same "touchless" elevator buttons

[@bodobri]

And when things open at “midnight” it’s midnight Walt Disney World time (eastern US)

[@Isaiahslifeexperience]

Omg I have to do this esp😊on Disney world I never been on a cruise 🚢

[@BongoCat._.Shorts]

So AJ do you know if you need your passport to get back on the ship?

[@tamisee9617]

No, you can use your license to get back on.

[@viktorija.jankauskaite]

Is the water from the stateroom faucet drinkable?

[@jesskrems3946]

Yes it is!

[@viktorija.jankauskaite]

@@jesskrems3946 Thank you!!

[@Vway1501]

Hi AJ! Way off topic, but do you have any plans to review Narcoosee's now that it's reopened?

[@Excalibur_86]

I want to book a cruise for aug of 2024 should i wait until the treasure is in service? Not that i really want to cruise on the treasure but more so to do with pricing and availability on the fantasy and wish.

[@jesskrems3946]

Water in the staterooms is triple filtered and drinkable! You do NOT need to order or bring single-use plastic bottles… 😊Mother Earth thanks you 😊❤

[@michellealdrich]

On my list 💫

[@andrewpriester6994]

You won’t regret it

[@nightaloryt5653]

This is late I just got off the fantasy this morning ;-; thanks KZbin algorithm

[@DangerDave-e7u]

Only a Disney villain would tear down someone's decorations.

[@heidigomez001]

They wouldn’t have to if people followed the rulers it’s pretty simple.

[@khrissi17]

😂😂😂😂

[@caitlynskiff2001]

I have never done a Disney Cruise (or any cruise for that matter) but I do want to do it sometime soon. So here's a question, my dad is a diabetic and I know that Disney is good about accommodating guests with dietary needs but does anyone know what types of deserts he would get if he wanted something with dinner? Is it like sugar free ice cream or something else? Also are you allowed to bring fans with you? Me, my dad, and my brother all sleep with box fans for the white noise.

[@tamisee9617]

There are always sugar free desserts available after dinner and they are delicious! I think they are also available in Cabanas during lunch. You can bring small fans, but they need to be inspected prior to boarding (pack them in your carry-on). You cannot bring a box fan.

[@MJ-gj6mj]

Just remember, even sugar-free desserts still raise blood sugar with the other carbs in them. Cruises are actually great for people with diabetes because there are so many options for healthy and tasty things. I think he'd have a blast!

[@js3901]

just an FYI, the last couple of videos in which you (DFB) included a downloadable link, the links have not worked. instead, no matter which browser I use, I keep getting Error 404-Not Found, no matter which browser I use. You may want to test the links before you post them,

[@yourstruly_777]

The elevators are totally no longer an issue on Wish. We didn't have a problem AT ALL.

[@rsvihla]

I HATE that Disney Cruise Line did away with paper Navigators. I HATE having to use the app to find out what is going on.

[@chicybaby2002]

My understanding is that’s kids just need birth certificates not passport. Is that wrong

[@RachelP113]

Do you need a passport if you are only going to the Caribbean?

[@Tiff-f6h]

Do i leave my child in kids club alone or can i stay with him? He is 5 for reference

[@tamisee9617]

If you want to stay with him, go during an open house time. Otherwise you have to drop him off.

[@AM-dr9qd]

51. If you decide to cruise use another line. Many other great lines way more cheap.

[@christinesantoro3214]

But what if cost is not an issue and you have young children? We just did a 7 day RC cruise and while my kids did have a great time food choices were tough bc not all restaurants I felt were kid friendly. The free soft serve was icy lol and entertainment wasn't geared towards children.

[@Saltfly]

I ate 5 lobster tails one night. I’m not proud. But it was pretty awesome.

[@cowboys052]

34:32 How do you get Gideon's cookies through security? It's not sealed

[@hammie55]

Wow. So much harsh criticism from the gallery.

[@rsvihla]

The cabanas are too expensive.

[@Insanity_awaits]

I've not been on a cruise before, are covid vaccines required before boarding?

[@Isaiahslifeexperience]

No it’s Florida u don’t need that

[@christinesantoro3214]

CoVid vaccine aren't required for anything

[@sheilasutardi1363]

Some really great information here. However, I noticed that some of your B-roll quality in this video is a little…odd? It seems like they were recorded by someone who’s never done this for you. They’d pan very quickly, or the video would be tilted and it looked like they stumbled? From 20:20 to 20:28 was very hard to watch. I ended up just listening to your voiceover and stopped looking at the video since it made me a bit dizzy.

[@ambermac77]

So I just want to make double-sure… if we sail when my son in 12, he can still get into the kids club, and now get into the tween club?? We haven’t sailed as a family since he was 7, so I wanted to make sure that booking this year is the best way for him to get the best of both worlds. Plus, he’s on the autism spectrum, so I think he will still really enjoy the activities of the kids club.

[@unvoicedapollo3318]

I think you have to choose one or the other. You might be able to switch if he's not engaging in the younger club, but. Don't take my word for it though.

[@ambermac77]

@@unvoicedapollo3318 ok, thank you.

[@deannaswanson7296]

They spelled konnichiwa wrong in Japanese on the wall of the Small World nursery 🤦‍♀

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

Best ship with 8 year olds ?

[@The_rat_ballerina]

I went on a disney cruise 3 months ago. One thing you need to know: Do not try to use the pools unless you have little kids with you!

[@MJ-gj6mj]

Which ship?? And is that at all times of day....Yikes!

[@The_rat_ballerina]

@MJ-gj6mj I was on the Disney Magic, I think. There was a main pool (pretty small, it also doubled as a stage for deck shows) and it was full most times of the day. There was also a pool at the adult club though, not quite as crazy

[@cristinacastaneda8294]

ok so im not sure as to what is going on but i have tried to download it twice and i still have not recived anything in both my email addresses and its very confusing as to why. but anyway i will ask someone else or ill figure it out and i will never try to down load it from you ever agin cause this is not the first time it has happened to me and its very confusing . so i wont be doing it from you guys anymlore

[@blacktornado5212]

To* With*

[@georgestokes5116]

i bet she wont tell you just how much the cruis is going to cost

[@georgestokes5116]

see i told you she would not tell you how much the cruis would cost they never do.

[@margi9103]

The cost of a cruise depends on the destination, the length of the cruise and the type of cabin / stateroom that is booked and how many people in your travelling group will be staying in the one cabin. The cheapest is an inside cabin that has no windows and the cost will increase with an oceanview and a balcony room. Suites are getting to the pricier side.

[@islaberg1289]

So I would be in edge kids club because I am of 13 of age

[@deepanshurathore9486]

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[@NICOLERemick]

Nikki

[@markmurrell1894]

Was on the Dream in July 2018. Got food poisoning from some questionable chicken. Be careful what you eat. Everyone at our table that ate that chicken got sick.

[@deethomas417]

Do you need a PASSPORT?

[@tamisee9617]

It depends on your cruise. If you start and end in a US port, you can use your license and birth certificate. If you start and/ or end in a foreign country you need a passport.

[@ctrawick3]

I CANNOT imagine dropping my child off at a nursery. Cannot even imagine that.

[@MJ-gj6mj]

Yeah, even are tweens and teens actually asked if we could all stay together lol. We enjoy family time, but everyone is different.

[@thedeliverus]

So mom and dad can’t have a dinner at the adults only place then 😔

[@jaynekranc8607]

I can't imagine why not.

[@PixelPlunge1243]

Pls give me free cruise

[@scottyballgame985]

No casinos lol. Ill stick with Norwegian

[@jaynekranc8607]

That is WHY I cruise Disney..

[@bo1932]

also vibe is lame. who wants to play videogames on a cruise??

[@christinesantoro3214]

Children. This is for children. What's lame is grown adults being obsessed with Disney characters and my child having to wait behind a 30 yr old woman waiting to take a picture with Pluto.

[@bo1932]

Hey bro... I'm a teenager. I'm literally who the vibe is marketed towards. It's just not my jam. Also let ppl enjoy what they want it's not causing you any harm...

[@Jcota8]

​@bo1932 take your own advice then and let people that want to play games on a cruise play games it is not causing you harm is it