Disney Fantasy Concierge Review - Worth $30k?

For several years, it's been my dream to sail on Disney Cruise Line's (former) flagship, the Disney Fantasy, in one of her 21 suites.They call it their Concierge rooms and today I want to review my experience sailing onboard in one of those elusive rooms, how I did it and most importantly... if it's worth the money.
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[@edvaira6891]

If you want some idea of just HOW overpriced even ordinary cabins are on Disney, my wife and I were planning a June 2023 Alaska cruise (for our 30th anniversary)…For a standard Accessible Balcony cabin on the Disney Wonder 7 night with stops in Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, this would’ve been $9000…not even for a suite, just a standard accessible 425 sq ft room….A comparably sized cabin on Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, which made two extra port calls, WAS SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS LESS!! This was enough to actually afford an entire second cruise, a 19 night Australia to Honolulu cruise stopping in New Zealand, Tahiti and Bora Bora, and in the same 425 sq ft Accessible balcony cabin…So, NO…not worth it

[@rberks5]

Disney has mass market appeal but premium pricing. It's almost always significantly higher than equivalent cruises on the big 3.

[@edvaira6891]

@@rberks5 Yeah…I understand…but THAT MUCH higher?!

[@rberks5]

@@edvaira6891 If people are still booking than it's the right price

[@ephektz]

Yea man, I totally understand. Like, I can go to a Luby’s six times for the price it costs me to go to Morton’s Steakhouse.

[@AmusementLabs]

Royal is SUPER nice and definitely makes a genuine effort to make everyone, regardless of cabin level feel included. No class system so to speak.

[@Deadwrongallalong]

I don’t see myself ever going on a cruise, let alone one that expensive, but that won’t stop me from watching every video Jake uploads 😂

[@adamd6648]

You just spoke for 70% of us😭

[@DaxelTheDeer]

Cruising is super fun and people who just never go are probably missing out on something they'd enjoy.

[@michaellavelle9973]

3 cruises last year testing out multiple cruise lines. I love not thinking about what we will do today or where we will eat. I just see what is available and go and do it. Kids love cruising and they spend all day in kids club unless they want to go on the water slides

[@opalescencedoll7840]

True

[@daniman0114]

@@michaellavelle9973 last time I went on a cruise I was 16, I honestly just think “what the hell do adults do on cruises?” Nearly 22 years old now and I feel like I would just feel lost on a cruise ship.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

$40,000 is the price for chartering a small superyacht for a week, which would be for 8 to 12 people (although you do have to pay fuel, marina costs and food which is about +25% on top)

[@anniede]

To bring it all into perspective - $40,000 is some people's annual pay! Crazy prices!

[@stankythecat6735]

40k for a small super yacht ? Where ?

[@Alex-cw3rz]

@@anniede very true and many earn well below that for full time employment

[@Alex-cw3rz]

@@stankythecat6735 you can get a Mangusta 92 or a Sunseeker 88 for that, Med or Carribean for as low as $37,000 a week

[@galashery7264]

@@Alex-cw3rz "As LoW As 37GrAnD a WeEk" ... """As LOW AS""". Eat the rich!!!

[@philollenberg2494]

So what I'm hearing is that Disney Cruise Lines understands how to make a premium suite feel premium, while Walt Disney World is using Dollar General furniture and hot glue on their premium suites?

[@BrightSunTravels]

Correct. But keep in mind, these rooms were designed and built in a very different era of Disney.

[@fredfolson5355]

I agree with your assessment. My family and I cruised Disney Concierge exclusively until their prices literally went through the roof. We have since moved to another cruise line and have fallen in love with their upscale cruise options, but we always look back very fondly at our family vacations aboard the Dream & Fantasy.

[@96jortega]

What’s the other cruise line you’ve switched to (if you don’t mind me asking)

[@fredfolson5355]

@@96jortega we switched to MSC Cruises. The MSC Yacht Club was the perfect place for us and how we like to cruise.

[@cindylambert5934]

@@fredfolson5355 we only cruise msc yacht club. I absolutely love the service you get

[@fredfolson5355]

@@cindylambert5934 it is great isn’t it!?! We love the Yacht Club experience.

[@OhKnow379]

How much were concierge when you went on them?

[@samwolf6682]

Thank you so much for doing this, this is the only cruise review I’ve been able to find that’s not trying to sell me on going on a cruise or is sterile and bland like it’s strait from corporate

[@jessigirlrae1688]

This is amazing. It's awesome to have such a trusted creator giving reviews! It's hard because so many reviews are travel agencies

[@sd-ch2cq]

Yeah. This review sounds a lot more trustworthy because it points out both the good and the bad.

[@Ididntwantayoutubehandl]

Agreed

[@718rafale]

We’ve done concierge on 3 sailings and I agree, as nice as concierge is, it is not “worth” the price. I believe it’s worth trying it once just to experience, especially if you want to reserve a cabana, a sought after expedition, or it’s on a very special/unique cruise, but make no mistake you are paying for the privilege of being in an elevated class. Staying concierge actually made me feel better about booking normal rooms. All concierge perks fit on only one sheet of paper and boil down to lounge access and early bookings, and since concierge is usually twice the cost of a regular room you’re better off doing 2 sailings for the cost of one in concierge.

[@valeriepark9444]

Yeah, it seems like the sort of people who would routinely book concierge are the "country club" types who don't want to "mix with lower classes". They're paying for exclusivity, full stop.

[@thejokerspeaks]

We're going to Alaska on Holland America, 14 night cruise in a balcony, totaling $6,000. I can't imagine dropping $30K, even on a luxury cruise line for a month. Still, you can't beat 50% off, especially if it is something you've always wanted to do. Congrats on the success of your other channel, making dreams a reality!

[@TheNixie1972]

No, no! The $30k is for a 7 night Caribbean cruise on a regular itinerary. Not 30 nights and nothing special on the way!

[@thejokerspeaks]

@@TheNixie1972 30 nights and nothing special on the way? I would love to see a cruise that goes nowhere special in 30 days, such a thing would never be offered.. 7 nights to the Caribbean is pretty standard. The price is $30k because it is a top level suite, and Disney is expensive!

[@meisteckhart]

“Value” is a relative term. I don’t think you will ever find a luxury, concierge like service that is “worth it” when you add up the cost of the benefits you get. The value is really in two things high income earners often want: time and less hassle. If you make 800k a year, work 60-80 hours a week, and can only get away for a few weeks each year, you prioritize time and stress relief when you’re on vacation. 30k isn’t really a huge amount in that context, but if it gives you more time to do what you want or makes the planning less of a hassle, it is suddenly worth it.

[@werewolflover8636]

Sure you can! MSC Yacht Club includes MUCH MORE exclusive experiences such as: a 24/7 bar included, stocked minibar included, fine dining exclusive restaurant only for others in the Yacht Club induced, private deck with swimming pool included, and your own Buttler! And all of these exclusive features are often even cheaper than what he paid for his room even at half price!

[@getreal2592]

Except... This is clearly overpriced even by those standards. All because it's Disney. Which overprices everything because they know they can get away with it.

[@ultimaterocker4]

At that point why not just pay for a real concierge service and get a higher quality holiday for a lower cost whilst spending less

[@perceivedvelocity9914]

I would love to see your take on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. It has received terrible word of mouth but it's a interesting concept IMO. A hybrid of dinner theater, theme hotel and cruise experience. It looks like deal's are becoming available because of low bookings.

[@soapboxgamer9877]

From my nerd friends: If you can immerse yourself in the story, and like role-playing, the Galactic Starcruiser weekend is fantastic. But, it definitely takes someone who wants immersion. If you don't want to look like an idiot in costume, talking about how the resistance must be crushed beneath the heel of law and order (or how the oppressive puppet "government" of the first order must be stopped at all costs) -- then yeah. It would probably suck a lot.

[@okzyzz]

It’s getting closed now lol.

[@Sashazur]

⁠@@okzyzzit closed in September 2023

[@General_Belu]

@@Sashazur I smell an Abandoned video coming out.

[@markdotinc8371]

If you have four hours to spare, I have a heck of a recommendation lmao

[@ashleyszull9332]

The Fantasy is my favorite as well. I would never do concierge as I just don't believe its worth the insane price. We love our standard aft verandah. The service is already beyond exceptional too. People complain about decor being "dated"?? Its based on classic ocean liner design which is downright gorgeous. Its rich, luxurious, and makes you feel like royalty. Thats one of the many reasons I was not a fan of the Wish. It felt cheap and sterile... I guess those people complaining about the classic ships can just go on the Wish. Great video!

[@InchonDM]

Where some people say "dated", I would argue _ferociously_ for dated's positive cousin, "timeless." Some things never go out of style.

[@tombuck]

“Palpable” is a great way to describe great service. Anytime I’ve been lucky enough to experience something like that it’s a super special feeling and I probably get too attached to the people providing it 😁

[@jackiehoward7300]

I really like the way the concierge suite and spaces are themed. Reminds me of how the old ocean liners looked.

[@geoffreybrooks6041]

Honestly, I would have expected a lot more for the incremental $10,000-$25,000 over the standard prices. Some snacks, alcohol, and a few small perks around booking and shows don't seem too impressive.

[@BrightSunTravels]

Yeah that’s how I’m feeling as well

[@cwdefouw]

Having done concierge on the Dream and, recently, on the Wish. I agree that the value is just not there, especially on the Dream and Fantasy. The Wish has a much better lounge and we spent a large portion of our time there, the bartenders were fantastic. We felt there was “better” value on the Wish, but still not enough to justify the price. Disney Cruise Line Concierge is nice for a splurge, if you can save up for it, but certainly does not provide an experience worthy of the price. Great video, as always!😊

[@collinsprous9597]

Such an incredible video Jake! One of the best creators out there when it comes to abandoned places and bankrupt companies and now travel reviews! Can't wait to watch more of these videos!

[@BrightSunTravels]

Thanks so much! New one coming out tomorrow!

[@The.Living.Dead.Gurl0233]

I’ve been a subscriber since 2016 and I purchased “Closed for Storm” the day it came out, so naturally I’ll be subscribing to your new channel. I love the way you cover past, present, and future of your subject matter and it’s never boring. You have a unique gift and I’m proud of how far you’ve come. It’s almost like watching a little brother grow up 😅😂.

[@BrightSunTravels]

Thank you so much!!

[@Ben-bb7mi]

I like how Disney has created a nice suite experience without ruining the rest of the ship for the non-suite guests... Looking at your Norwegian and how your Haven has ruined the upper decks by removing large portions of deck space.

[@BrightSunTravels]

Until the Wish haha!

[@sd-ch2cq]

'you already get a decent experience in a cheap room' It is nice when a company makes sure the budget option is still a good enough experience, especially since those will be the people who've saved up for their trip.

[@CCD93]

Man I love your videos. They’re so relaxing and not clickbait-y. Keep up the good work 😊

[@actuatedg3rm]

I love these reviews! Totally honest and interesting. I have noticed some travel review channels tend to only focus on the great and good things and never bring up negatives. Keep up the great work

[@nthdesign]

This exact thing happened to us, and we used our discount to get a concierge suite on the Disney Wish. We sailed during the week of July 4th. While we would not pay full price for the concierge experience, we loved the massive 1-bedroom suite, and we very much appreciated skipping the embarkation and debarkation lines.

[@rattlesnaik]

Wow I love these videos. I love learning history but I also like hearing your opinions on modern experiences. It's like history before it's history.

[@wheeleoo]

So glad to see yourself enjoy to what almost felt like a dream to be not only on your favourite cruise ship but also sailing in the best way possible!

[@Weld4life53]

One of my favorite Content Creators already, and now you're covering one of my favorite genres on KZbin. Its safe to say my viewing hours are about to climb.

[@corican]

Really great video! Thanks for putting it together. Would love to see a full video of your trip. The detail you went into on your Wish video was excellent and highly enjoyable.

[@ccomettt]

absolutely loved your honest ship review on the main channel so i already love this channel

[@frankb5693]

Hey Jake, i LOVE the new channel! I am so glad you enjoyed the concierge experience. Like you, I would have made sure I took advantage of the unlimited free drinks. Looking forward to your future adventures!

[@andykillsu]

The Haven from NCL is one of the best ship within a ship luxury concepts. You get all the perks from staying in there regardless of cabin and offer way more perks than Disney has. More space, exclusive restaurants, pools, butler service throughout the ship and more. Oh and the price for it is MUCH less. I booked a 10 day mediterranean cruise for this May for 3 people in a 2 bedroom suite on the NCL Epic, and all in with travel protection and there free at sea items, it was $15k. And if we added another person it would only be $50 for the room and then gratuities ect on top of that.

[@Weld4life53]

The Haven on the Bliss is simply on another level as well, due to it having its own Haven exclusive 2 story observation lounge at the front of the ship.

[@Pitchaxe33]

I was also on NCL epic and was NOT a fan to be honest. It’s clear the ships design had two things in mind 1) to route everyone through the casino no matter what 2) to have the maximum amount of cabins with decks. This resulted in extremely small and claustrophobia inducing cabins compared to the industry standard. Service was also below average. I’ve taken many cruises but I firmly believe that will be my last one.

[@euphoriarealtygroup]

We just did Haven 2br suites on NCL Prima this spring break from NYC to Bermuda, and booked another one next year from Iceland to UK on the same ship. Very good experience with Haven class.

[@MichaelAndersxq28guy]

This is my first venture to your channel. Thank you for your detailed analysis.

[@deemariedubois4916]

Thanks Jake for the honest assessment.

[@MrLimitHoldem]

luv this type of content. keep up the wonderful reviews

[@spencerlipp116]

This video sent me back. About 8 years ago I stayed in a concierge suite with my family on the Disney fantasy. This video unlocked so many memories

[@Robroy459]

Excellent review. Thank you!

[@Scorpionfury]

Incredible review, as per usual. And I just want to say your "Bright Sun Travels" intro logo is perfection! LOVE IT!

[@BrightSunTravels]

Thank you!

[@caddy_v3277]

You scored a great deal being experienced with several cruse lines via my grandparents. Im more impressed in how not overly gody or overly Disney everything seamed to be.

[@phrewilly8556]

Excellent review! We feel the same way about most Suites on a Cruise Ship. We don't spend that many "awake" hours in the room. We love to spend our money on the specialty Dining and Drinks instead!

[@humanprojecttraining]

This content format is money. Keep it up.

[@unsightedscarab]

Nice! Just saw your other video on this channel. Looking forward to more content like this

[@idrawpeopleandanimals7252]

Great new channel Jake!!! 😁

[@TheNixie1972]

We have sailed the Magic and Wonder in regular verandah rooms and had a blast each time. I cannot imagine the tripled price for concierge will ever triple the amount of enjoyment for us on any cruise.

[@betsyvoss49]

That's a good way of looking at it. I wish I'd thought of it!

[@alfrede.neuman8898]

We're booked on the Fantasy for Nov. 26th (in 2 days.) We're not Disney neurotics but we're going because our grandkids and great grand kids asked us to go with them. One of our granddaughters is a Disney cast member so we're getting a VERY reduced rate on a regular verandah room. This is our 7th cruise and our 1st Disney cruise. We've been hearing that this cruise is at 50% capacity.

[@wingrider2789]

Happy to join you... we love to cruise!

[@PatrickWagz]

Wow, quite the experience. Thanks for including all the prices. Personally, I'm way too cheap to ever book anything other than an interior cabin! BUT, that way I can go on more cruises that way!! Quantity over quality, baby!! 😁

[@fuzziemonkie437]

I would love to know which cruises you think are the most worth it. you seemed really informed on cruises, and its so interesting. def subbing!

[@domhallan]

I freaking love your content❤!!!!

[@BrightSunTravels]

Thank you!

[@Mike__B]

The scary thing is that the concierge cost is ONLY double to triple the price of a regular cabin... which is precisely why I never have and never will take a Disney cruise the value along is just not there, and not sure if Disney is similar to other cruises but the extra kick in the nuts of paying for excursions, "premium" food, as well as "premium" services like spas/massages.

[@cllk115]

Cruises are literally my worst nightmare but here I am watching this.

[@markdotinc8371]

Somehow this channel makes a cruise seem like a bearable, even enjoyable vacation

[@mrbastos]

Looking forward to our verandah on the Fantasy coming up in August. We've been on the Wonder and Magic so far. So it'll be neat to be on one of their larger ships. I love the idea and look of concierge but outside of some discount like you got I don't see myself getting it because that's merch and excursions I could be having.

[@janetroberts4359]

Daughter and I had a fabulous time sailing concierge on back-to-back cruises on the Wish last fall. We were in a family veranda room--mostly just right for our needs although the relative lack of cupboards and drawers for storage was dismaying. Lounge and sun deck amenities are top notch. We have sailed suite class on Celebrity and consider the two closely comparable.

[@nozyspy4967]

I will give the Disney ships one thing, they are very pretty ships! More reminiscent of the beautiful Ocean liners of old than most modern cruise ships!

[@Lopyswine]

Have you ever done a Q&A video? Like where you explain the origin of your obsessions with cruise ships and Disney?

[@BrightSunTravels]

That’s not a bad idea!

[@MCLefka]

I remember my aunts took me on a Disney cruise when I was younger. It was in the Bahamas and had 4 port calls, including a stop at the private island the cruise line owned. At the time it was about 2000 dollars per person from what I remember. And that was mid 2000's

[@jl234]

Excellent video! Where did you get that model ship of the Fantasy? I’ve been looking to get something similar. Thanks in advance, I’m sure you get this question a lot.

[@1310an]

We just got through concierge level on the Wish sailing over Thanksgiving. And wow, was it ever awesome.

[@markrea2]

Very helpful!

[@Kari_Jane]

we JUST got off a sailing in concierge here Oct2022 and it was amazing... Ashley was there with us as well and was amazing! Michael the bartender was my new best friend.

[@Disneyben90]

I enjoyed Disney Dream back in 2014 in Suite 11K, The concierge room and perks were amazing!

[@jizheng1224]

Please do more cruise review! I've been on Disney magic and it was a great experience.

[@YukariAkiyamaTanks]

Honestly this maybe one of the most beautiful rooms on a cruise ship I've ever seen.

[@odinzan]

That's a damn good intro logo

[@SevenGears]

shout out to changing out the dasani bottles

[@wildboargaming1858]

When I was much younger my family saved up for a concierge on the Wish (first and only cruise for all of us) and even got a cabana somehow. This really makes me wish (lol) I had been able to appreciate it more, especially with the state of their newer ship and the increase in prices… hopefully one of the cheaper cruise lines has good lobster rolls in their concierge. All of what you said about the amazing service rang true when we sailed.

[@BruhWhyDidTheyChangeThis]

I was bumped up from an inside stateroom to concierge on the magic for a 5 night, it was so cool

[@dee_mcgee11]

I spent $2100 for an inside cabin on the Dream while she was sailing out of Port Canaveral. That same cabin on the Dream out of Miami: $1100. I'd sail on the Dream again in a heartbeat, but im under no iǃlusion that paying twice as much for the exact same cabin is a good value.

[@alicia9096]

I will never forget my friends family took me on the fantasy and her parents had the $30k suite and put us in a concierge state room, and I will say with the excursions it doesn’t matter how full anything is, they will absolutely make room for you and will do whatever is asked of them. I have never felt more like a princess in my life, it was an amazing experience and truly one you would never forget. Also having Palo come to your room is a good cheat code to get kids under 18 to eat it, because it is an adult only restaurant.

[@JessieBanana]

$40,000 could fund decades of real traveling that consists of seeing places, people, muesums, food, outdoor and cultural experiences. Cruises are not my idea of travel to begin with and this price is ridiculous and inaccessible I feel like the family fun they should be.

[@negx1671]

11002 was a fabulous room!

[@menock12]

Great video!! Where did you get the model of the ship from?

[@melissadoeslife6901]

We were able to stay in a 2 bed room suite on the Disney Magic in 2013. It was for sure a once in a lifetime experience.

[@chasingtheclouds]

Thanks for the thorough and honest review! I’m from Germany and I really love our German Tui cruise line. Disney‘s cruise concept isn’t for me and their pricing doesn’t match what they can offer imo

[@averyl6]

What camera(s) do you use to record your videos? They always look very nicely filmed

[@acexsketches]

You should go onto a cruise once in your life. It's so different from other trips. You get a little of everything from hotel like structure, to activities on and out of the ship, to theater and comedy, to different types of locations for a day. I went on once not Disney and not a themed one but it was fun!

[@Randomvideos-zi7pe]

cruising > flying tbh

[@tetee6789]

Screw cruise ships, they're insanely polluting. If the cruise ship indrusty was a country, it would be the 6th biggest polluter in the world

[@a_goblue2023]

Just in comparison of a similar class of room. I went on Oasis of the Seas back in Summer 2022 outta New York for a 7 night Bahamas cruise. We stayed in a 1 bedroom Aquatheater suite which is in Royal Caribbean Sky Class of rooms. It’s the second highest tier behind Star class. For 4 guests it was around 12k. Comparing amenities however, the room was good size; about 500 sq ft but had a massive balcony with 270 degrees views of the back and side of the ship along with a amazing view of the aqua theater shows. The room also includes dining at the suites only restaurant Coastal Kitchen for breakfast lunch and dinner. The food is higher quality than normal main dining. It also gives you priority boarding which saved us nearly 2 hrs of waiting in line. You also get priority debarkation off the ship for shore excursions and you get reserved seating at all of the shows. You also have access to the suite lounge which has little plates and appetizers along with a free cocktail hour. They also have free beer you can take back to your room at anytime. For the price point it was well worth the money, I cannot imagine spending nearly 30k for a similar product on Disney just cause it’s Disney. The name isn’t worth an extra 10k.

[@BrightSunTravels]

Honestly while it sounds like Royal Caribbean’s product is pretty good, the 12,000 for the equivalent room that we stayed in sounds better on Disney actually

[@a_goblue2023]

@@BrightSunTravels I looked at a concierge room for June 2024, same month we travelled and it’s 21k for the cheapest concierge room on a 7 night for 4 guests. Your saying the extra 9k is worth it 😬 I’m sure that Disney cruises are great I just can’t imagine spending that much for Disney world at sea

[@kevwwong]

Thanks for the objective review Jake. Having sailed DCL, I know it's expensive, but this takes pricey to the next level. I think I'll stick with the Royals, Carnivals and NCLs of the world.

[@werewolflover8636]

You’re not missing anything trust me!

[@discoverfloridatoday]

A grand a day vs (in your other video) a grand a day at an on property at Disney, seems like a good deal. I will do this at some point. Love the Fantasy.

[@NeneRomanovaBGC]

I’ve been extremely happy with the standard balcony cabins and even able to snag a cabana once. Concierge looks neat but definitely not worth the cost unless someone else is paying 😂

[@InoAfterDark]

so excited for this new channel!!! its definitely got a similar vibe to the BSF channel but also feels like its own thing.

[@Truckngirl]

We have Disney Aulani here. I took a look at their rooms and there is nothing like what they have on the ship. Very pedestrian. And it's fully booked for at least three months that I looked at! And they change their prices based on season and availability. Price I found was $1.5k for their mediocre room with a "partial" ocean view. Unless you have kids with a Disney neuroses, never mind.

[@jaks_bag_attack]

Wow, so that makes me feel better about my normal inside cabin, I sort of don't think that is worthwhile. I will hang out with the normal folks. We are going on the magic in January! I supper appreciate this video!

[@Larkinchance]

Going on an ocean voyage and bringing a shopping mall along with you...

[@FraserAtSea]

Wow - what a remarkable way to cruise. I don't think this will EVER be my cruise budget, but one can dream, huh?!

[@werewolflover8636]

There’s other options with other lines that you get MORE benefits and the same luxury at a much cheaper price than Disney! Check out MSC Yacht Club, you can often get a inside room in the Yacht Club on a week long cruise for less than he paid at half price on Disney!

[@christina-m]

Ive been on the Fantasy only as a "regular" passenger and it seems very close to what you showed here (minus the room size/hot tub) but how often are you going to really be in the room anyway when there is so much to do elsewhere in the ship?

[@x808drifter]

When it comes down to pricing vs stuff you get (value/bang for the buck) this is more proof that Disney has become the Apple of cruise lines (not even just their cruise line Disney in general).

[@Gunman1628]

the large suite is equivelent to a penthouse suite at a Vegas hotel . and it includes meals and extras . plenty of affluent folks won't blink an eye at the price

[@ShooterSanoff]

It is so worth it especially on the bigger ships.. and just having another spot to sit in the lounge

[@rbmkproductions2518]

So weird to hear about the Viking Octantis outside of Great Lakes shipspotting groups (7:56)

[@BrightSunTravels]

Haha I’m all for it here in Toronto

[@nichtsistkostenlos6565]

This was interesting to see how some people cruise and what they're willing to pay for it. I have young kids, and I don't cruise Disney because their normal cabin prices are so damn expensive. I'm sure the experience is excellent, but I doubt I'd book one of these cabins even if I were independently wealthy. I'd probably book an elevated experience on one of the other cruise lines for a lot cheaper. That being said, I'm not a Disney person, so the whole Disney thing doesn't appeal to me particularly.

[@TechNerdNolan]

You maybe should do some trip reports! (planes if you go on any, etc)

[@ohhhsnap17]

Seems like a great vacation

[@brendangrad988]

I somehow got room 12002 with my parents as a kid on dream as they over booked the ship. Was very nice.

[@rjackstheartofwealth6152]

Pleeeease do more of these ASAP This and the Wish review were so fire

[@BrightSunTravels]

Another one on the way!

[@TsuyoiTCG]

As someone who can't afford that price, but that has gone to the best hotels of Mexico, I would stick to hotels, amazing price, beach, activities, food and drinks included in the whole price. 1 week for 8k USD.

[@BacchaeOphanim]

I would like to se you review the standard experience for the Fantasy (or one of the other ships of its line). Because it's always been a small dream of mine to ride a Disney cruise and, should that day ever get to come, I would like am honest idea of what it's actually like beforehand.

[@Svanir.80]

We recently came off the Disney Wonder on a 7 Night Concierge trip down the Mexican Riviera from San Diego that we managed to book for only $2,000 more than a Deluxe Family Verandah. At that price, it was most definitely worth it for everything you get. Our Concierge staff was incredible, too. Now when it exceeds that price bump is where it comes to question if it's truly worth it. Next year's Thanksgiving cruise on the Fantasy will run about $6k more with Concierge. Not so sure that's worth it.

[@Zambi75]

I’ve been on 5 Disney Cruises, and I do agree that concierge is most likely not worth it. You spend so little time in your room with all the activities that it can often only be a place to sleep during your cruise. The only time I think it might be worth it is on a transatlantic cruise since you spend so much time on the ship. Overall though Disney cruises are amazing, glad you got to experience the Fantasy!

[@airborneace]

I would agree with you. Free snacks for lunch and an exclusive daytime lounge are meaningless if you're gonna be out and about all day. Same thing with the daytime perks at the Disney Resorts - you're going to be at the park all day. Why the heck would you be munching on free finger food in an empty hotel lounge?

[@seany2754]

I'll stick with the $750 I spent three weeks ago for an 8 day cruise with Royal Caribbean :)

[@QuintusAntonious]

I suspect the main thing with Disney that differs from other cruise lines, premium or otherwise, is that if you looked at the demographics of Disney cruisers, they probably are cruising once in a lifetime or exclusively with Disney. We're talking families celebrating their grandparents 50th anniversaries, or having saved for years just to take this one cruise one time. That's just a gut feeling, I have no data to support it other than my own experiences cruising Disney, but it's why there is both a higher price and a more level experience for all classes of passenger. That's why they can get away with offering a 7 day cabin at the same price as a month and a half three continent cruise on another line--the clientele is just different, they are looking for a once in a lifetime experience that emotionally is likely to justify a higher price and were never even in the market for equivalently priced but more expansive experiences elsewhere.

[@FigmentForever]

That’s basically our situation. Been to WDW every year since 1987. Want something Disney