Disney Cruise Verandah Room WORTH THE MONEY?

[@live2travel301]

I must say having a veranda room makes your trip so much more pleasant. It creates a very positive atmosphere and overall you feel so good, refreshed and relaxed. It really makes you happy. Sun light and ocean breeze makes your day start off right :)

[@DisneyCruisers]

yes to all of this!

[@magicaldays7099]

We agree with you.

[@nowyourtraveling]

I’ve stayed in inside, ocean view and verandah. Price and length of cruise matters. I love the verandah and choose it first. With that said the inside cabins are not bad at all. I was actually surprised on how much I enjoyed it. I didn’t feel closed in.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Yes I think length of cruise is a major deciding factor in choosing a room category! Totally agree with you!

[@timharrison1447]

We love staying in verandah staterooms! We love to order some room service snacks (usually coffee and something light to eat) and sit out in the afternoon and look at the water. Most of the time there is only a couple of hundred dollars difference between having a verandah and not having one. We find it totally worth the extra.

[@colinhuyck3834]

Yes! I will never get a non Verandah room. Mid Afternoon snacks and drinks are the best!! Also the room does not feel as crowded as a inside room. Oh, morning sunrises and evening sunsets are the best!!

[@magicaldays7099]

we agree with you , I cannot do closed room with no windows I would have a panic attack 😜

[@nateboone5796]

The Sound Effect At The Start Sounds Like The Cruise Ship Annoucer Effect

[@DisneyCruisers]

That’s because it is 😃 good job recognizing it 👍🏻

[@philstrack5843]

Stateroom with a verandah is a must for us. I love sitting out there at night reading and listening to the ship moving thru the waves. My wife and her aunt love being on the verandah for an early morning cup of coffee.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Nothing like it.. it is the best!

[@angellmoore9671]

Last cruise we where barely in our room so we rarely used it wish I had book the inside room

[@angelac1316]

‘I spend way too much money on Disney Cruising... ‘ luv this- 🙏 I have a twin!

[@DisneyCruisers]

I only speak truth 😃😃

[@magicaldays7099]

We do too lol 😂

[@cellycrystal]

We got a deluxe veranda room for our Dec 2019 cruise. I hate feeling closed in so we went for that room. That way we can open up the doors and feel the ocean breeze.

[@DisneyCruisers]

LOVELY!!

[@colinhuyck3834]

Agree! Never will book a inside room. Love the Ocean! Where will you be sailing?

[@cellycrystal]

Colin Huyck we sail out of Miami to Nassau, Castaway Cay, sea day, then back to Miami 😊

[@colinhuyck3834]

@@cellycrystal Our last Cruise we did that same thing. Port Canaveral, Nassau, Castaway Cay [ The Best Place Ever! ] Sea Day, and back to Port Canaveral. Loved it. We were on the Dream.

[@colinhuyck3834]

Have you been on the DCL before? Which Ship will you be on? The Dream is my favorite. Sorry for the questions, just like hearing about everyones cruises.

[@brendan4184]

Honestly, I don't think verandah rooms are worth it. For the amount of time spent in your room, I don't need the extras. I'm in a hotel right now in Orlando and about to get on the dream tomorrow! So excited !

[@brendan4184]

My parents just surprised me with a 3 night dream in 59 days! I'm so excited!

[@DisneyCruisers]

That is soooo exciting!!!

[@magicaldays7099]

congrats!!!!!!! 🙌👍

[@gailmayer8358]

Ashley, you're the best Disney cruise reviewer!!! Thanks for all your videos.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Awww thanks Gail :)

[@airenebanga2553]

You never disappoint with uploads. Very consistent!!

[@DisneyCruisers]

Thank you😀 I was actually mad at technology all day yesterday because it would not transfer a video correctly. Finally got it to work at 10 pm lol.

[@geneamigh6048]

we also stayed down below our first cruise to save money. there was no room in that room. never again.

[@williammishra7612]

I’ve been in a deluxe verandah 13 times and I still have no complaints I think that it is very good although it is not as spacious as the window rooms

[@DisneyCruisers]

Hi William! Thanks for your comment 😃

[@JulieWallis1963]

Cute stealth boast.

[@LPSAANDLPSLVids]

I like going out on the verandah to have fresh air. I would definitely recommend getting a Verandah because it makes the trip more pleasant. Missing Disney Cruises so I’m binging some videos 😂. 💕

[@DisneyCruisers]

I even like the balconies on hotel rooms.. love the added space and breeze 😃

[@ianwaynemcdonald]

I loved the verandah and couldn't imagine not having it. Kids go to bed I go sit on the verandah with a beer and relax.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Exactly!!

[@OfMiceAndTrains]

Veranda rooms can get very expensive on longer cruises. When we go on the Panama Canal, Hawaiian, Iceland, or 11 Night British Islands we look Deck 2 rooms. When on Northern Europe or Alaska it’s cold out and we don’t use it. We love having a veranda but the do get expensive. If your trying to save money look at Deck 2 rooms. After a few cruises you may have saved enough to go on another cruise. Disney cruises are the best

[@geneamigh6048]

when we stayed in a balcony in the middle. i just loved waking up every morning sitting outside watching the water . the beautiful Sun. and watching the runners come back from the ports. lol.

[@tamfreeman4912]

I love having a Verandah it’s so amazing to stand outside looking at the ocean first thing in the morning but for my 6 day cruise in 2020 from New Orleans the cost difference between a inside room and a verandah is $1000!

[@DisneyCruisers]

Oh my!!! That’s a steep price! That is almost the cost of a three night cruise!!

[@jessicare5331]

The verandah was nice with three staterooms. We had the doors opened so it was easy for the kids to pass between the three rooms.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Oh that sounds lovely!

[@jessicare5331]

It made things so much easier with 4 kids

[@xdannigirl]

We've never cruised on Disney (yet - it's in the works after COVID), but we've been on 4 cruises on other lines and we've always done the balcony. My mom's favourite thing is to get up and watch the ship dock if we're in port! So we actually always find out which side of the ship they usually dock on and get a room on that side so she can watch.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Yes! I base my room on port docking as well! Thank you for watching!

[@rebeccacronan]

Hey, love watching all your cruising tips! You compared verandah to inside rooms, what about ocean view? How do you feel about spending less for ocean view vs verandah?

[@DisneyCruisers]

Thank you :) The ocean views are lovely as well! Better than the inside room because you still have the natural light and view of the water. They are also larger than inside rooms. If it is only a couple hundred between the two, that is your call on whether or not you want to spend that money on getting a private deck or on other things like bingo or alcohol. If the price difference is a little bit when going from inside to ocean view I would DEF do it! I would put the ocean view rooms in the same category as a verandah. Now the ocean view rooms are located in a different area... usually lower decks and on the ends of the ship. Sometimes that makes people's decision for them, whether that is based on movement of the ship or location to activities.

[@magicaldays7099]

We stayed in a room with an ocean view window and it was very nice. the window was view big😜

[@melhale1499]

Love all your videos! We want to take our first a Disney cruise in 2020 and trying to decide if we want a veranda ! Thanks for your info!

[@DisneyCruisers]

Thanks Mel! Verandahs are lovely if you can swing it in your budget. Not necessary to have one... but if it is affordable to you.. there really are not any negatives to having one :)

[@frogdayb1763]

It is DCL and verandah or no cruise.

[@bryan_witha_whyy]

Love this! First time watcher. Cruising for the first time in December and we chose the Verandah!

[@DisneyCruisers]

Thank you for watching! Verandahs are perfect. You made a great choice :)

[@moorefam078]

Great information! Do you know if you can get out onto the veranda when the Murphy bed is down? I would love to go enjoy the ocean after my kids go to sleep.

[@DisneyCruisers]

It would not be the easiest.. but it would still be possible. However, opening the door it is kind of loud and might disturb light sleepers.

[@TheLauren1113]

Thinking about my next cruise, having just gotten off my first Disney Cruise (and first cruise ever) last week. I think it wasn’t needed on my 3 night in December. The weather cool for part of the trip. However for a longer cruise (especially in warmer weather), I think we would enjoy the fresh air. However we were happy with our oceanview room. The kids loved sitting in the porthole and watching the sea. I would do porthole again for a 3 night cruise for sure. The portholes are huge and let in a ton of light. For a 4 night, I would do it if I had extra money because of the sea day. For a 5 night or longer, I think it’s important.

[@mikecalzaretta9614]

- Stayed in stateroom 10658 on Oct. 2019. Yes, the veranda is huge, but being located over the stern where the props are, so you can expect horrendous vibrations when they crank up the speed over 12 knots. And forget about, when they kick in the side thrusters. It was like an earthquake. The room was also a bit "worn out". Rugs were dirty, light switches have seen better days. Bring a flashlight if you want to retrieve anything from the close closets. Back to the veranda, hope you like Disney Muzak, cuz that's what you'll hear all day from Cabanas, that's right above the room.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Thank you so much for your review Mike!

[@TAMA330]

On short cruises I do not think is worth it.....but on longer cruises with several days at sea I do think is a must for sure

[@DisneyCruisers]

I can def see your perspective on this one 👍🏻😃

[@dennisanderson3121]

We just booked a verandah room 7 floor mid ship what’s you take on it and we are on the fantasy

[@DisneyCruisers]

PERFECT room!!!! I would totally book there. Seriously... wonderful choice 😍

[@AlphaTraveler1]

The question I have is, dont people normally spend more time outside of the room? At least thats what I was told. With that said, is it still worth it?

[@DisneyCruisers]

Yes you do spend a lot of time not in the room. But the time you have in the room does add up. Some people spend more time than others. Those with children are in there for nap time and if your kids go to bed early, hanging out on the balcony is very nice. I even know some people who just enjoy disney on demand and room service, so they stay in their rooms lot. But yes, there are those who are only there to shower and sleep.

[@colinhuyck3834]

Sunrises and Sunsets on the Verandah are the best! If you have a Verandah you actually want to go back to your room at night! Highly recommend it!

[@AlphaTraveler1]

Sounds cool. Thanks for the video.

[@grondhero]

Fine, fine, fine. I keep watching your videos when they come out, so I subscribed. ;) I just hope I get to go on another Disney Cruise.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Lol! Thank you 😍

[@scootchieandboo]

I love the navigator ports

[@geneamigh6048]

Ashley have you ever stayed in the back of the ship before? my wife and I just booked our first Disney cruise on the fantasy fir 2021 in the a balcony of the back of the ship. we really enjoyed watching this vedio from you Ashley. we booked the back early on February of 2020 because there was a 50% off dapasit. so we booked and we are trying for the first time. we stayed in a balcony before in the middle of the carnival. not vary happy with that ship for our 25th anniversary . getting excited but nervous for the balcony.

[@JulieWallis1963]

3/10 for spelling! See me 🤦‍♀️

[@yujicortez]

How about ocean view staterooms? Is the middle option worth it?

[@DisneyCruisers]

The oceanview rooms are a great option! The ONLY negative I have about them is that they are either in a lower deck or on the ends of the ship. I like to be on a higher deck and more mid, but that’s just my personal preference 😃 Also, I find that generally it is not that big of a jump price wise to go from oceanview to verandah do I always try to get the verandah. If it were a big price jump I would def consider the ocean view 👍🏻

[@amandah2935]

How do you feel about ocean view rooms?

[@DisneyCruisers]

Better than inside rooms. Not as great as verandah -- but still WAY better than inside staterooms. If it was a considerable savings, I would do oceanview :)

[@MrKarmapolice97]

I love the Veranda rooms as a family we love sitting on the veranda in the morning to watch us dock or just watch the sun come up or go down,and we love sitting there at night before bed. I would feel claustrophobic in an inside state room and I know my dad would too as he usually always goes on each cruise. I have just purchased binoculars for our next cruise (May 27, 2019). To look at the other ships and land while out on the Veranda. It lets in natural light which a human needs to wake and go to sleep. Now if I had to take an inside stateroom because I didn’t have the extra cash yeah I would I mean I would rather go on a cruise than not go.

[@dcldan2521]

Very good. You should note that there are differences between the Magic/Wonder and Dream/Fantasy. On the Dream class ships you are correct that only 13% of staterooms are inside stateroom but on the Magic class ships inside staterooms are over 30% of room therefore there can be significant price differences between verandah vs inside rooms on the classic ships. Also for cruises that go to scenic destinations (ex Alaska) it is so worth the cost of a verandah but there is a significant price difference as well.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Yes thank you! And oh boy.. those verandahs on Alaskan cruise... cha ching!! lol!

[@Dalts1985]

I made the mistake of a inside room for Alaska in 2012 with Princess, So, when I plan to redo Alaska in 2025, I’m definitely going a balcony❗️

[@khoruskitty5606]

We’ve only done verandah staterooms so now I feel I can’t give it up. haha Great video, glad I found you!

[@sophiacatlover2060]

How many charging outlets are in a stateroom? I’m wondering how many chargers to bring and it’s been a while since my last cruise

[@DisneyCruisers]

There are outlets on one side of the bed. Then there are some on the desk area. I have never found it to be an issue. Sometimes I unplug the wave phones and use that plug if I really meet a lot. I usually charge a fan, two phones and a camera battery just fine 👍🏻

[@fantasticworld7485]

You are amazing thank you :). I agree with everything you said!

[@DisneyCruisers]

Ahhh thanks!

[@gandsmeyer2957]

Ashley, would you know if get a discount for the 3rd and 4th person when booking two rooms for a family of four? I read that there is a discount if the family members are all in the same room, but just wondering if there is a discount for two rooms.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Because Disney books/prices their rooms for double occupancy, the first and second person cost the same. That is why it is always good to find a friend to sail with if you are going alone because that room costs the same whether it is one of two people. The 3 and 4 person are discounted, so you will be paying more if you book two rooms. Sometimes it’s only a difference of a couple hundred dollars, but other times it can be much more than that😬

[@loree3396]

I subscribe thanks for your tips hi from Galveston tx do you have a future cruise ?

[@christybroadhead4511]

I just got home from my first cruise- 7 nights on the Disney Magic cruising from Quebec to New York City! We had a verandah room that was so nice! But I did wonder if paying more for the verandah on that specific itinerary was the right choice. It was chilly so we didn't spend much time out there. I'm not complaining (oh, except for the uncomfortable bed with a peak in the middle slanting down to either side my husband and I both felt like we'd roll off if we layed the wrong way! Is that common?) I'm not complaining, just offering another thought about verandahs if the itinerary is a cold one. 😁

[@DisneyCruisers]

Yes great point! Consider the weather! Excellent tip. We once rented DVC points to get a savanna room at Animal Kingdom lodge and it was in January. We wanted to use the balcony to see the animals so badly, but it was FREEZING! I have not heard of a bed problem before. In fact, I know there are threads online where people inquire about how to purchase those beds because they love them so much. Also, with the Magic just out of dry dock, you think that would not have been an issue. I am going to call it a fluke and I bet your next stateroom bed will be super comfy. Did you write that on your comment card?

[@paulteal3410]

For us, my wife who is handicapped and in a wheelchair, the Veranda ADA cabin is the only choice.

[@leeuwestein101]

How accommodating is a Disney cruise for a disabled person? because I've never found any videos on it and I have a friend who has a prosthetic a wheelchair and Walker and can't see very well but wants to go on a cruise with me and my daughter and Disney is what we want.

[@alee6122]

Ive been enjoying your videos I now need your opinion on Shutters

[@DisneyCruisers]

Thanks! I do have a video coming out about that soon. In essence, I say it is good to get a picture package if you force yourself to attend places where there are photo opportunities. If you do not go to the character meets, or the displays that are up for special nights like pirate night.. then it may not be worth it. We have been on a 4 night once and only had 3 pictures taken of us the entire time.. we were just too busy doing other things.

[@magicaldays7099]

Yes I think they are worth the extra money.

[@DisneyCruisers]

100% ❤️

[@amangill3154]

Getting a veranda room on my cruise iam staying in a deluxe ocean front room

[@DisneyCruisers]

You will love it Aman!

[@MTOAdventures]

Have you ever done a cruise with any company aside from Disney? Interested in what you found the differences were if you have.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Carnival... the ports were fine and the food was fine.. but I did not care for the shows or the decor on the ship.

[@MTOAdventures]

@@DisneyCruisers thanks!

[@laurelpeace1976]

This one, couldn't agree with you more. I will always choose a veranda room when available!

[@DisneyCruisers]

Thanks for watching and commenting Laurel! I sure do love that verandah!

[@dianeduncan5360]

Help, can I bring a small pair of scissors on board in my travel sewing kit?

[@DisneyCruisers]

I have packed full size scissors in my checked luggage before without a problem. Worst case scenario... they hold them for you at guest services until the last day of the cruise :)

[@hannahfurbush4311]

Do you think a inside room with just 2 people is enough room?

[@DisneyCruisers]

Yep. Totally. 100%. It is a different ballgame when you only have 2 versus 4 in there.

[@amelinataylor464]

Is room service free on dcl?

[@DisneyCruisers]

Sure is... except for some canned drinks and candy. Always good to tip the cast member that brings it to you though :) We usually tip a dollar an item.

[@erikolmen869]

Hi I was just wondering how many subs you have

[@Mrsunshine1234]

It's now $920 more on a 5 day cruise.

[@chbouquot]

I just booked a five day and it was only $400 more on the Wish.

[@cherieriabtsev1749]

Yes they ARE worth the money 100%

[@ashley8938]

I’m with you on this!

[@DisneyCruisers]

:)

[@gailmayer8358]

When you say your personal cutoff for the additional verandah price vs. inside stateroom is about $600, do you mean per person or for your entire family?

[@DisneyCruisers]

Entire family... pricing as a family of 4.

[@TheLauren1113]

There are also ocean view rooms with giant portholes. You don’t get a verandah but you also get sunlight.

[@cjwilhelm1776]

I could not finish this as "LIKE" distracting from helpful information

[@DisneyCruisers]

I know! This is an old video and I now edit them out lol. I hate myself bc while I am editing it takes forever... if I would just stop saying it lol. I blame the fact I was raised in the 80’s😃

[@craftytravelfrog]

My personal preference is for a veranda room, especially where there will be scenery, like Alaska, Panama Canal, Mediterranean. Personally, I would never opt for an inside room, because I need to see outside.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Totally agree!

[@ipsusana]

Do you mean $600/person or $600/stateroom?

[@DisneyCruisers]

Stateroom.. for four people on a 4 night

[@TeacherMomTalks]

Disney Cruisers You have been on a 4 night Disney cruise before for a total of $600 for your whole family of four?!

[@geneamigh6048]

all disney needs is a Starbucks. on there ships.

[@allornada9564]

Personally, I would much rather not have one. I find them to be a bit scary, because it’s just the railing between you and the sea.

[@JulieWallis1963]

Not quite, but.....🤦‍♀️

[@kitkatxk2814]

Is your opinion the same with all the virtual portholes they are putting in the inside rooms? Also I was wondering are the railings high enough? I have heard of people on other cruise lines falling off because of too low bars. I dunno if this has ever happened with disney.

[@DisneyCruisers]

The railings are very safe... and in between the rails it is plexi glass. I have never been nervous regarding my children by the railings. The virtual portholes are better than nothing, but they kind of just make me wish I could see the real outside even more 🤷‍♀️

[@kitkatxk2814]

@@DisneyCruisers Thank you so much for answering this. I have been trying to find a reliable cruise traveler who knew about the railings and how safe they were. I have a 6yr old and an 8yr old. They will be 7 and 9 by the date of our cruise. My oldest daughter (she has ASD) she loves the ocean and disney so she has been begging for a year now to go on a cruise with disney. We are setting it up for Septemberish area next year for her birthday. I have never been on a cruise so I was feeling a bit overwhelmed planning. And had so many questions. I am so glad I found your channel!