Loved all your suggestions. I find doing all the work keeps my anticipation going until my Cruise. But your advise and tricks have been absolutely perfect for deciding what stateroom to pick on the Disney wish. I can't wait to see your video on that.
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I also love planning! Part of the fun
@biancalande5450 Жыл бұрын
Wow! I’ve watched so many vids on Disney cruises, but knew nothing about what you talked about. Thank you so much for all the info! Looking forward to your videos, & more insight!❤️👍❤️
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks so much for the great comment. I try to make my videos informational and helpful, so your comment is very appreciated.
@JamilaColeman3 жыл бұрын
I’m going on my first cruise ever with my boyfriend. It’s on the Disney dream. Thank you for making this because now we’ll have more info on what to do
@ShannonFord3 жыл бұрын
I also have a video on Best & Worst Staterooms for each of the Disney ships
@packyourpixiedust3 жыл бұрын
Great Information! Thanks for the shout out!
@janeogle6507 ай бұрын
oh the waitlist has given me hope. first timer and really want champagne tasting and palo brunch!
@ShannonFord7 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@sarahdodd76452 жыл бұрын
Thank you! First Disney Cruise will be on the Wish in August! Need ALL the tips I can get so my granddaughter has the time of her life!
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
Definitely subscribe! We will be on the Wish in June. I will be vlogging a lot and will hopefully go Live as much as I can
@syneriacazeau2986 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much . I live in South Florida also I’m planning my first Disney Cruise with my 2 boys 9 & 12
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Get yourself a good TA that knows DCL. You won’t regret it
@Jo-8298 Жыл бұрын
Omg…so helpful! I’m so glad I got this video in my recommended! I’m going today lol
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
Have a magical time!!!
@Jo-8298 Жыл бұрын
@@ShannonFord thanks!
@oliviamaria3282 жыл бұрын
This was actually so helpful. I’m going on my third Disney cruise with my boyfriend in September and that is a good tip to take a picture with the characters while boarding.
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. When we went last month, they didn't have the characters at the Port terminal. However, it was a preview cruise, so I'm not sure if that is why. Also as an FYI, character meets on DCL are still socially distanced.
@nicolejulao152 жыл бұрын
thanks for this great video!!going on out first cruise and this was great great information!
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
So happy you found it helpful.
@stacyb64612 жыл бұрын
This is super interesting. Planning to book for fall 2023 with my 3boys on the new ship the Wish so good to kow
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
We are going on the Wish in 2 weeks. I’m planning ALOT of videos.
@stacyb64612 жыл бұрын
@@ShannonFord great I will be tuned in with my notebook. Lol I’ve never cruised with them. But want to give it a shot and starting with Disney. They will be age 11, 8 and almost 4 at the time of our cruise
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
@@stacyb6461 that’s great! Disney is a different experience. There is definitely something extra on DCL. Also, it appears that this ship has more boy activities than their other ships, which makes me excited #boymom
@stacyb64612 жыл бұрын
@@ShannonFord ooh even better. Fellow boy mom x3 here as well. I love secret Santa concept idea as well. Will stay tuned for your upcoming trip
@anllelafrank95903 жыл бұрын
great tips!!! thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu, we have our first cruise on 8/27 for 3 days :) hopefully they dont cancelled
@ShannonFord3 жыл бұрын
I think you have a good chance for that one. The first test cruise is at the end of this month
@daniellestewart6345 Жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Thank you :)
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@tinaballon36702 жыл бұрын
Hiiii Shannon!! THANK YOU for everything! You are amazing! Where did you get your cute cruising skirts?! I’m a skirt/skort kind of mom!!!
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
Oh, I have to look it up. I think on Etsy. But it’s been a while
@disneylove692 жыл бұрын
Don't forget when you board there will be an area that you can try to get Palo reservation, table or dining time change, etc. DCL has some reservations back.
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
That’s good information. We’ve never have eaten at Palo so I wouldn’t know that. Thank you for sharing.
@biancamarquesvieira Жыл бұрын
Where exactly is this area. I'm boarding the Disney Fantasy next month
@disneylove69 Жыл бұрын
@@biancamarquesvieira ask a CM when you board because it depends in the ship. Usually at one of the clubs.
@MyChanel17762 жыл бұрын
Any advice on guaranteed staterooms vs picking your own cabin?
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
If you can afford to pick your own, it’s better. sometimes the price difference isn’t that much. We are in a GTY for our sailing in 11 days and still no assignment. But the savings was almost 1k. You just have to be prepared to be in the worst cabin in the category you booked. But even the worst cabin is better than being at home. For our Disney Magic sailing, we ended up in an accessible stateroom, so no double bathroom or bathtub. However, our room was huge and the balcony was enormous.
@scottrickhoff4184 Жыл бұрын
Starts at 3:10, vacuous word salad up to that point.
@physicianslounge4457 Жыл бұрын
Really well done ❤
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@yourstruly_777 Жыл бұрын
I wasnt able to continue participating in my Fish Extender group, and the FB page organizer went OFF. My cruise is two months out from the time i cruise, and she was so nasty to me bc i had to drop out. My initial experience hasnt been good with the FE group, so ill never join one. I've seen many families who've said they just put special gifts in their fish extenders for their kiddos,, so im going to pixie dust other passengers AND put little surprises I purchase in advsnce in our fish extender. 😊
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
We are doing that for our cruise in September. For me, it’s about finding the time to distribute the gifts.
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
And sorry that person was so rude. Some people miss the point. Things happen and this is supposed to be fun
@whatifdisneyworld Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great, helpful video! We are gearing up for our first Disney cruise soon! Question about tip 3-how do you request the order of your rotational dining? Thanks! 😊
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
If you have a TA, let them make the request. If not, just send DCL an email through their website. With 5 DCL cruises, my requests have always been honored
@swissmrkc Жыл бұрын
Tha is for the info!, So which travel agent do you recommend? Small world or mouse savers? Which company? There's so many half of them sound fake.....
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
I haven’t used either. Personally I recommend archerluxurytravel.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-lines/
@aaronsilva5784 Жыл бұрын
I've been on Symphony, Allure and Freedom with the kids. I really don't like lines and am giving in to Disney Dream this spring because of the KSF disney+ promotion. I LOVE RCL. Am I going to have a good time on Disney Dream?
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
We just went and we had a great time. It’s a wonderful ship. I’m posting vlogs now and the final video will have a recap. Just be aware, lines for characters get long. If that’s a priority, you will be standing in line a lot.
@AnnnnnaQ2 жыл бұрын
Hi you said you would list links but I don't see them For the travel agents and specialists
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
In the description box
@AnnnnnaQ2 жыл бұрын
@@ShannonFord ok I see it now...all I needed to to was scroll down further..lol Thank you!!
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
@@AnnnnnaQ yep. They don’t make the description box easy to access
@leahc622 жыл бұрын
Hi Shannon new subby here 👋🏼 I’ve never been on a cruise and we are looking at a Disney cruise. How do you find a Disney specific travel agent? I’m from the UK. In the past when I’ve booked to go to WDW we’ve used a regular travel agent.
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for subscribing. I have 2 listed in the description box with links. TouringPlans has several agents that specialize in Disney Cruise line and Christy from Pack Your Pixie Dust is a DCL specialist. She is also one of the co-hosts of the DCL Podcast. Just be sure to let them know I sent you ;) Let me know if you have any other questions.
@leahc622 жыл бұрын
@@ShannonFord thank you so much for responding! Your video is so informative 😊😊
@katieblomker1475 Жыл бұрын
My daughters birthday is the 2nd night of our cruise. We are on the magic for 4 nights. Which restaurant do you recommend for her to celebrate her birthday in?
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
Rapunzels royal table! The show is Rapunzel’s birthday so it would be perfect
@darlenelibbi10302 жыл бұрын
Can you just tip at end of the cruise? It would be hard tip every time we get room service?
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
The servers won’t get it. Room service is like any other room service at a hotel. At the end of the cruise is your waiters and your room steward. That’s it
@mrs.cordova82862 жыл бұрын
Hi how do I specifically find the FB groups? Where? And how many gifts do you buy for the fish extenders?
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
Type in the sailing for your cruise like, Disney Magic March 20, 2022 and look it up that way. As for fish extenders. I bought one small gift for each child on the list
@kellie58582 жыл бұрын
Random but what product did you use for your wall? It looks great!
@ShannonFord2 жыл бұрын
It’s from Wayfair. I’m actually in the process of changing it. LOL.
@kellie58582 жыл бұрын
@@ShannonFord sometimes you just need a change 😂
@freetobree5323 Жыл бұрын
How long do you stay on castaway key on the 3 day trip?
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
How long does the ship stay? It’s usually 6-7 hours I believe
@sandraknight2110 Жыл бұрын
When is opening day for bookings?
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
For when?
@sandraknight2110 Жыл бұрын
@@ShannonFord for the next booking dates. I was thinking the booking come in groups or seasons. If I wanted to sail summer or fall of 2024 are the booking dates open or when will it be opened? I need the maximum time to save and pay!
@senraq6332 Жыл бұрын
If you pay prepaid gratuities, do you still have to tip? I have a Disneyland cruise coming up in San Diego.
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
Not your stateroom attendant or wait staff as that is what you already paid for, their tips. You can leave them extra though if they offer exceptional service. But be sure to bring singles for tipping other times, such as room service etc.
@asitshah5184 Жыл бұрын
Can so.eone pass disney cruise line expert travel agent details
@ShannonFord Жыл бұрын
There should be some agent links in the description box
@jefferygiordano55703 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday June 19 Saturday
@jefferygiordano55703 жыл бұрын
Red Sox win
@bbuck1bbuck1 Жыл бұрын
This video makes DCL seem like the most miserable thing on planet earth. Maybe a submarine to the titanic would be more enjoyable?
@yourstruly_777 Жыл бұрын
You're miserable that's why you interpret it that way. Get counseling. Smooches 😘
@gloriabowie5629 Жыл бұрын
You talk way too fast, can’t understand a lot of the things you say.