The RIGHT Way to Plan a Disney Cruise in 2024

[@kristinavalcarce2404]

Absolutely fly to your departure city the day before! Recently we cruised to Alaska on the Wonder (a-maz-ing!) and chose to fly in to Vancouver the day before. Our flight was delayed by 3 hours. There were other people on the flight freaking out because they were sailing on other cruise lines, their ships were sailing out that they, and they were not going to make their cruise. Some people legit just walked out of the airport and went home because they knew they wouldn't make it. Other people frantically started calling the cruise companies, and others swarmed the airline's customer service area. We knew we'd be fine because our ship wasn't departing until the next day.

[@jeffreyclinard2002]

Oooh, bad move to abandon flying in. If they have insurance, they won't pay because they made no effort to get to the ship.

[@HaleyFlood-fo1ll]

I love a Disney cruise can’t believe they r celebrating 25 yrs I remember the first time I went back in 2003 so many amazing memories ❤

[@dfbbreea]

Sometimes I forget that the DCL has been around for that long! It all still feels so FRESH to me.

[@HaleyFlood-fo1ll]

@@dfbbreealol I know right! I need to plan a Disney cruise now! I’m excited for the new Disney cruise ships coming I hope they mix it up and make the rooms look like Disney wish! I think Disney should build some black wakanda forever themed rooms that would be so cool❤

[@bwguidry]

Here’s a tip for iPhone users on a Disney Cruise: you can send iMessages to other iPhone users around the world while still in Airplane Mode and connected to the ship’s WiFi, and you will NOT be charged roaming fees! TEXT ONLY! No pictures, videos or GIFS

[@acefox1]

Can confirm

[@dandelozier8515]

Just got off the Disney Fantasy yesterday (May 11) and iMessage worked for the first two days and did not work the remainder of our 7-day cruise. We were texting my daughters who both have iPhones. Having sailed with Disney on numerous occasions, the iMessage app onboard has been hit-or-miss. If you need to connect with anyone off-ship, get the internet package like our friends traveling with us. Their daughter is expecting the end of May and did not want to depend on iMessage had she gone into labor early.

[@stanleydicicco5247]

Very Very Important to arrive the day before departure. Hugh stress avoider plus there is always someone getting to a cruise ship that either JUST makes it or misses the ship entirely. AJ your suggestion is GOLD!!!

[@dfbbreea]

We’ve had enough flight delays in our life to learn our lesson by now 😂✨

[@richardmercer2337]

Absolutely! Even better: Fly down 1-2 days early, and spend the evening before rhe cruise AT THE PORT. Totally idiot-[proof.

[@jamesjacobs4209]

"Cruise Control", good writer and good delivery!

[@dfbbreea]

Aww - THANK YOU 🥰

[@abbysillaman1244]

I love Breea puns! Keep them coming 😀

[@elizabethkhorshidianzadeh2827]

We're going on our first next yr. So excited! Not just our first Disney cruise, but our first cruise ever too! :)

[@dfbbreea]

Ahh! Have so much fun!! Can’t wait to hear about it!

[@user-qq6bi5ir7p]

You will have an amazing time!!

[@GigiBueno-s4n]

Which cruise

[@acefox1]

13:20 I have to disagree with you about the tip to go to Guest Services as soon as you get on the ship. Boarding Day is the busiest day at Guest Services with the longest lines. That’s the number 1 way to lose valuable cruise time that you paid for. For dining reservations or adjustments go to the open restaurant instead. If it’s a minor request or question use the Guest Services chat feature on the app. I would only go to Guest Services on boarding day if there was a significant issue with the cabin that the steward can’t address or something else that needs immediate attention. The line at Guest Services at night or after boarding day is usually non-existent. Much more efficient use of time.

[@JonathanStrickland]

On the last cruise we took, we were out at sea when a hurricane rolled into Florida. It extended our cruise by two full days. We had splurged on concierge level rooms, which ended up being a bargain once those extra days were added in. But I do admit that's not exactly something you can plan for.

[@zarfies23]

10-20-24 I can’t wait!!! We are on the wish!

[@dfbbreea]

I LOVE the Disney Wish!! Don’t forget to check out the adults-only infinity pool, if you’re able! Literally one of my FAVORITE spots on the ENTIRE ship!

[@pete_stumme]

We went on our first one in February. Once we got on board, it was time to explore and the ship and visit the bar 😀

[@CutesyBubblez]

My first cruise was on the "old" disney magic, and i fell in love!

[@salvatorestabile5547]

I love your channel. I do want to plan a Disney vacation sometime and your channel is always so informative and your voice is very pleasant and makes the videos fly by.

[@DFBGuide]

Thank you so much!

[@Herola279]

My family is going on our first cruise ever in September. I am really excited.

[@dfbbreea]

Which ship are you sailing on??

[@GAURAV25855ify]

Where is this cruise in Florida or california dud u know they haveba disney resort in Hilton Head South.Carolina

[@kmzkmz6375]

I am dreaming of booking a cruise for 2026 or 2027 and honestly if it doesn’t happen I’ll be so sad. I’m going on a full Disney cruise video binge 😂 love me some good ole Disney content

[@sinistralwing]

Going on our first Disney cruise in September for Halloween and I'm so hype

[@dfbbreea]

🎃👻

[@jamesjacobs4209]

Convict Mom, we all have a black sheep in our family. LOL

[@GAURAV25855ify]

You and me both

[@abbyrittberg812]

It’s been a dream of mine to take a Disney Cruise.

[@Swimmer1204]

I love this!! I’d really love it if you would post more videos about cruises, since I’m going on a Disney cruise this summer!

[@Scrapbooksista70]

We went to Arendelle for lunch instead of the buffet when we first boarded.

[@nitewrtrr2560]

it's a small point, but besides attracting new cruisers, the reason new ships do the shorter routes is something else you are familiar with, guest throughput (like rides). New ships are big with established cruisers too... so the shorter trips makes the new ships available to more people.

[@princessunicornrainbow]

I can't wait to go with my mom in my dad in my little sisters in my little brothers I'm so excited😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖

[@cristinafrank1885]

Very helpful video! I’m going on my first ever Disney Cruise in October for Halloween on the High Seas and I can’t wait!

[@dfbbreea]

Ooh!! That’ll be so fun!!

[@cristinafrank1885]

@@dfbbreea Thank you!

[@GigiBueno-s4n]

I might go on the magic or wish next year just to see the new island lookout cay

[@leilanilei]

I love disney cruise videos ❤😊

[@dfbbreea]

We do too 🤩

[@JyllianAdams-ql9tn]

same!😉

[@Failed_underdogg]

Just got off the Disney wonder, had a wonderful trip just got engaged at Palo! Wanted to make sure people knew I bought a Coco popcorn bucket from California adventure and they did that. Just wanted to let people know. They will confiscate your Coco popcorn bucket because it’s in the shape of a guitar. I have no idea why but I did get it at the end of the cruise ship.

[@DFBGuide]

Congrats on your engagement!!

[@itsclarissa6033]

Can we get a video on cruising with just adults? including what Disney ships are better suited for that?🤓 Contemplating if DCL is worth it or if it’s better suited for only families with children.

[@dryellowkate]

We don’t have kids and are planning our 23rd Disney cruise. It’s totally worth it to do without kids. Our experience with other cruise lines makes us think that because Disney has such great kids programming that you’re actually around fewer kids on DCL than on other ships.

[@noellejolie-boaz2379]

I see you mentioned breakfast, lunch, and late night snacks with room service... Does DCL not offer dinner items during dinner time?

[@dfbbreea]

Room service is 24 hours! So whenever you want to order it, go for it!

[@drarmaan1109]

Please include information on gratuity.

[@NisaNJames]

We did a Disney cruise a long time ago and it was a lot of fun, but we only had two little kids then. Now we’re family of six and we just can’t afford it. We are going to try a royal Caribbean cruise in January though.

[@GAURAV25855ify]

When did u do it

[@amydoran9987]

I’ve never gone on a cruise. If I did, I would 💯 choose a Disney cruise. It’s my new dream vacation.

[@mandarinduck]

It's on my bucket list but the price difference between a non-Disney cruise and a Disney cruise is so big that it's almost hard to justify.

[@hollybabyyy]

Can someone please explain why shops are closed when at port?!? Why would disney sacrifice money they could earn

[@jeffreyclinard2002]

It's almost always due to local regulations, including both labor laws and tax issues.

[@princessunicornrainbow]

me in my mom in my dad in my little sisters in my little brothers is so ready for fun at Disney cruise we already sign up for Disney cruise I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖

[@dombrown5423]

So I'm looking to do my first Disney cruise, however if I do take the leap and book, it'll likely be a solo sailing. Which I'm kinda apprehensive about considering it's a family cruise line! 😅 If anyone done a solo Disney cruise, what was your experience like? Would it be weird as a 33 year old single male to go alone? Or am I just overthinking it and should I just book it and live my best Disney cruise life?!

[@CATHY-qn3uq]

If you have the early breakfast is it possible to go back to your state room and still get off the ship by departure time if you want to keep your luggage but pick it up in your room after breakfast, thanks for the input.

[@dfbbreea]

You’ll have to take your luggage with you to breakfast! Last time I was on the Disney Wish, I didn’t put my luggage out the night before, and I had to wheel it over to the Frozen Dining Adventure location. We put our luggage out in the restaurant’s extended hallway, though, so it didn’t crowd us during breakfast!

[@lunab9140]

Hey AJ and team! Question - is cruising by yourself possible to do? Like does it take away from the experience of certain things (i.e. dinner reservations at certain restaurants) or is it just okay? I'm the only one in my family that wants to go on a Disney cruise, lol. So, I have thought of the idea of going by myself.

[@dfbbreea]

That’s entirely up to you! Honestly, we’ve taken all sorts of solo Disney trips in the past and have had a great time. A solo cruise gives you the freedom to plan a vacation however YOU see fit. But a solo cruise isn’t for everyone, especially for those who might want a companion when sailing over to a new country. You’ll just have to weigh the pros and cons!

[@lunab9140]

Thanks! I honestly don't mind the 'out of country' since I will be on a ship the entire time, lol. But thanks so much for the information and advice!

[@atharyswinner]

Which Disney cruise is stopping in Dubai until December 2024?

[@collinfossell]

Hi AJ, it’s Colin. I just watched your video about the Disney Cruise Line app. My question is for you, because I’m gonna be flying in to Orlando from Spokane Washington 5 to 6 days before the cruise due to going to Disney World, and then fly home the next morning after the cruise, after I get off the ship, if I decide to take Ground transportation to, and from Disney World, And if my flight leaves at 7:10 AM with the Alaska Airlines the next morning to fly home, what can I do while at Disney World after debarking the ship for example I have a Resort day to do laundry, or take a dip in the pool after getting off ship? Something like that, and what time will the buses leave for Canaveral to go back to Disney World resort? And will the buses have electrical outlets on board so like if I want to charge my phone for while on the bus?

[@coco-j3n4d]

I am going on in 12 days!!!!

[@dfbbreea]

YAAAAAY!!!!

[@coco-j3n4d]

@@dfbbreea thank you I'm so happy we are going on the disney wish!!!

[@courtneycoley8487]

How was it?

[@coco-j3n4d]

@@courtneycoley8487 it was great thank you so much

[@kimrutherford5789]

Concierge can book 130 days out. Pearl is 123 days

[@princessunicornrainbow]

I'm soooooo excited to watch the show at Disney cruise I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖💖

[@SundayStart]

I'm planning our Disney cruise now. Mostly research. Which month is the best time to go on a Disney Cruise?

[@dfbbreea]

There’s a LOT of factors to consider for a cruise that’ll make this answer different for EVERYONE! (Ie: which ship do you wanna take, where do you want to sail to, when is it most convenient for your group, etc.) BUT we actually have a whole video about this on our channel, called “The BEST Times To Go On A Disney Cruise in 2024,”that dives into more of the specifics you might be after 🚢

[@princessunicornrainbow]

I can't wait to go I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖

[@princessunicornrainbow]

I'm soooooo excited to get in the pool at Disney cruise I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖💖

[@jessicagoldschmidt7247]

It won’t let me opt out of the offer so I can download the guide.

[@TVTIME-be8ze]

I just wanna go on a Disney cruise just one more time. I went twice when I was younger. I don’t know about the prices now.

[@allisonpageglibowski875]

That looks So good

[@novias32]

They did away with boarding times on our last Disney cruise and I was so confused! We arrived at 12 with a 2p boarding time but they ushered us into the check in line saying that things have changed. Maybe it was just my sailing? (San Diego/April 2024)

[@vincent412l7]

I think if they can get you in they will. If it's busy you'll wait, but if there's a lull they may move you through.

[@MightyMax34]

The Disney cruise website said you don’t need your passport for the Caribbean. Just want to confirm in your experience you did need it?

[@tchrof6th]

This is my next step

[@princessunicornrainbow]

I can't wait to eat dinner with my mom in my dad in my little sisters at Disney cruise I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖💖

[@princessunicornrainbow]

I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖

[@Emily_070]

After pool time rinse off in the pool showers. Relax while your suit dries and voila! Your suit is dry and ready to go for the next time.

[@princessunicornrainbow]

I'm soooo excited what kind of ice cream they have I'm soooooo excited to eat yummy ice cream at Disney cruise😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖

[@GAURAV25855ify]

They need a marvel cruise and a marvel studio amusement park

[@miguelmadera8891]

11-5-24

[@taylordanielsmusic]

Would love a video on gluten free food/allergy friendly food that’s available on Disney Cruises! Especially regarding buffets & food available on Castaway Cay. 🫶

[@carlygee8866]

I just got back from my disney cruise and planning the next one for 2025 =]

[@dfbbreea]

Ooooh - which ship are you picking this time??

[@richardmercer2337]

Perhaps worth mentioning --- if you're beginning to plan, there's a good chance ypur cruise wiil happen in 2025

[@boymomj221]

Now I was to book a cruise.

[@dfbbreea]

It’s very tempting…

[@princessunicornrainbow]

I can't wait to see mickey mouse next week in take pictures with mickey mouse I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖

[@Therealwojo]

Your poor mother. 🤣🤣

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

Step one: Google Disney cruise Step two: Have someone destroy your computer Step three: Have your hands wrapped so they are unusable. Step four: More severe version of step three that we hope is unnecessary.

[@Uozrongwidu]

“New cruisers make shorter cruises” and then there is me

[@catmcross1]

As much as I'd love to use the gym on board, I'm willing to bet they don't have anything heavy enough. I may not be able to lift like I'm used to, but I have a feeling there's enough to keep me active without it

[@hollybabyyy]

The expensive wifi puts me off ever going

[@princessunicornrainbow]

me in my mom in my dad in my little sisters in my little brothers going next week I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖

[@colo5220]

It will cost you an extra one arm and one leg. lol

[@GAURAV25855ify]

India and china needs to.invest in disney

[@carmenseufert9969]

I'm such a planner that all disney trips seem not like a vacation but a challenge!! A challenge I will lose

[@JyllianAdams-ql9tn]

yessss! hahahaha 😊

[@xocaitlinnpattz]

The right way to plan a Disney cruise: don’t