Disney Cruise Line Rookie Mistakes You Shouldn't Make!

[@waddellerik]

Our first cruise was in February this year, a 7 day on the Fantasy. We thought going in it would be one and done … halfway through the cruise we booked the placeholder. We’d never been on one before, and can’t wait to go back.

[@_AndrewTek_]

Happy to see the DCL show is back with Elaine. She is so knowledgeable. As usual, great job hosting Craig.

[@jessicah7918]

Love seeing Elaine and Jackie again!

[@jackiegailey9531]

🩵🩵🩵

[@franklinmimi]

Oh I was so happy to see JACKIE and ELIANE with Craig and Chris . This is the first time I’ve seen Jackie since she moved back to Washington. I don’t go on vacations, but love watching all of your shows.

[@jackiegailey9531]

Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching, Franklin! 🙂

[@monafernandez1572]

Loved seeing Jackie back 💕💕

[@jackiegailey9531]

Thanks so much, Mona! I'm thrilled to be back on! 🩵

[@FullPourForYou]

Wow! Chris has a great ‘radio’ voice. He’d be perfect for a radio talk show/podcast.

[@jimpoplawski8084]

Great Job folks. Glad to see you back on the air again!

[@lindseysellers4423]

Great show topic as we're getting ready to sail on our first DCL cruise this coming Summer. Shout out to Elaine, who is our Dreams agent!

[@susantownsend8397]

We book very few excursions and activities on most cruises so that we can “enjoy the chill vibes”. We come home relaxed, rested, and refreshed. But I agree with Craig about it depending on the itinerary.

[@a.e.7988]

me, also..

[@dee_mcgee11]

Definately no nap like a cruise ship nap!

[@jackiegailey9531]

You are NOT kidding about that, Dee!! Best naps EVER!

[@cpillsbury9]

Yay so happy to see Jackie again❤

[@richd6362]

Great seeing the DCL Show again. Lots of good information.

[@victoriatobin4197]

Looking to book Alaska probably next year!!!!

[@kathleenhoban9630]

Hey Jackie is it so good to see you!

[@jackiegailey9531]

Hey there, Kathleen! Thanks so much for watching! 🩵

[@lynnfalvo4879]

This is such great info. As I’m watching, I’m picking out my next Disney cruise.

[@BougieBigE]

Jackie!!! Yay, so glad to see you!!

[@a.e.7988]

I agree with Craig, I am not a beach person, but ship day person!

[@nlkbomb]

As someone who's going on their first DCL cruise in month, this video is exactly what I needed.

[@thatderek]

Could not agree more with overbooking being the biggest mistake. We just got off the Fantasy and did snorkeling excursions at every port, the 5k on Castaway, and ran around onboard constantly getting pictures to get the most value from the photo package. We had a great time but was much too much, our previous cruise was much less structured and SOO much better because of it. We booked the Treasure in early 2025 with the exact same itinerary so we don't have any more port FOMO, looking forward to spending more time just chilling out and exploring the new ship! Bonus tip: DCL is NOT just for families and kids. Our kids are grown and we only cruise with Disney, come join the cult! 😂

[@thedroesslers]

I would be curious to know what excursions that Chris did on his Greece cruise and any other tips for that cruise. We are cruising there this summer with DCL.

[@beckstar78]

hoping to book one as a grad gift to myself after nursing school next spring! fingers crossed

[@michellemcfoy512]

They make prescription sunglasses and sunglass attachments for regular glasses

[@FrancesAlicia]

Lovely to virtually meet and see Chris again! Can’t wait for my cruise 😍

[@kellygirl6911]

Great show! Great tips ☀️

[@teuschem7633]

I have loved having Lisa Brown (one of Dreams Unlimited travel agents) help with planning and booking. She has been great!

[@jlmarr53]

"crack of noon" - Tom Waits

[@tinker_bell71755]

What month do you feel is best for a Disney cruise in the Bahamas and/or Caribbean?

[@coricross682]

One piece of advice for rookies: GET TO YOUR DEPARTURE PORT VICINITY A DAY EARLY! For example: if leaving from Port Canaveral, get to Orlando/PC a day early. Don’t chance embarkation day delays.

[@TMan151993]

Jackie!!!

[@jackiegailey9531]

TMan!!! 🙂

[@cruisinusa5110]

Chris is great

[@adamp2384]

I agree with Craig on the planning part in a way, DCL cruises are crazy expensive and like WDW vacations families can only afford it once in a while so the feeling of needing to do it all is a real feeling there, because most normal families can’t book several Disney cruises because of the cost