What to Pack for Your Disney Cruise Line Contract! | Living in a Fantasy | Disney Cruise Line

Hello everyone! I'm back to answer one of my most asked questions about Disney Cruise Line... what on earth are you supposed to pack for living an x/ y/ x amount of months on a cruise ship? I hope this video helps you and your packing dilemma in some kind of way! I know I could've used all the help I could get when I was packing for my first contract, haha!
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[@peterjaro6804]

I REALLY hope that this isn't sexist or disrespectful to say, but you are just so lovely, bubbly and cute. Don't stop your KZbin productions, but go on forever.

[@josephwhalen5827]

Thank you sm for this vid; I've been looking for a more comprehensive list of things to pack, because, I too, am a dreadful over-packer. Leaving for the Disney Fantasy in eight days! Thanks Harriet! Stay Magical ;)

[@perksofharriet]

Aw you’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful to you! Good luck with joining the fantasy! It’s the best ship… although I may be biased haha!

[@mackenziehogan6057]

I start my contract with the Fantasy in January! Super excited and thanks for the video! 🤩

[@perksofharriet]

Congrats! The fantasy is a beautiful ship! Have the best time! Glad you enjoyed the video x

[@ItsWeebs]

Hey! I'm sailing In about a month! Learning a lot from your videos! So, are there rules about what you can wear even on your time off? If I'm on the beach, do I still have to be covered or can I wear anything (Within reason) I just mean, typical beach clothes? You've made me feel a lot better about packing, I was stressing thinking I'm going to need so many clothes to bring but, thankfully not!

[@perksofharriet]

Hi! If you’re walking around in guest areas on the ship that’s the only time they’re a bit strict about clothing. For instance you’re not really supposed to have your shoulders exposed, you can’t wear shorts or anything above the knee after 6, on formal nights you can’t wear jeans that sort of thing. When you’re on the beach it doesn’t matter really though do don’t worry about that!

[@martinamanto4520]

I'm waiting my departure date! I can wait to be on the ship. I'll be a beverage server any advice? Thank you I really love your videos ✨

[@perksofharriet]

Congratulations on getting the job! How exciting! I hope you have the best time ☺️ and thank you for enjoying my videos, it means a lot to hear that!

[@emmadunne5]

Thank you for the video , I’m from Ireland so I’m really glad you live not too far sorry for all the questions but 1.how did you go about getting a visa for the cruise line? As I’m not sure how many contracts I’d like to do but I’m hoping to apply in 2 years when I finish my course. And it says online for a youth activities counsellor I need 3 seasons of day or overnight camp with kids and 1 year of working in a fast paced resort, school care etc is that something that you can’t get the job without. 2.Can I stay in the US on my vacations after contracts 3.is there a shop you can get snacks or do you have to buy 4 months worth of snacks before you embark 4. With really no days off how do you get time to go and explore the ports you visit

[@perksofharriet]

Hi there Emma, no worries I don't mind questions at all! For your visa question: Your visa lasts quite a long time actually (the same length of time as a passport so 10 years) so you don't need to worry about it running out during contracts or vacations etc. For your question about youth activities experience for applying: a lot of people on the ship in that role do have those kinds of past work experiences and some don't ( I didn't!) so I really think that's a very loose requirement that they ask of and even if you don't have those experiences if you come across as the right fit for the job and for the company I think they'd still hire you anyway! For your question about staying in the US after your contract: you would have to get an ESTA visa to be able to do that as the Visa you get for the ship is only valid for when you are onboard really. You'd have to put in a request to say that you'll be spending time in America following your contract because there's a whole process they go through on the day before you debark so that you change over from the crew manifest to the guest manifest so you're then legally allowed to stay in the US (if that makes sense??) For your crew shop question: yes there is a shop backstage that sells snacks, drinks, some toiletries and other every day basic things you may run out of and not think to buy or replace. You can also go to a superstore on land or order items to the ship you might need from online too! For your days off/time in port question: sometimes depending on what your start time is or if you have a long break during your shift you can utilise that time to spend off in ports and spend a good few hours there. Like if you start at like 3/4 in the afternoon you would get up early, head off and do something in whatever port and then head back before your shift. Same goes for a long break (or even an hour or so sometimes tbh). You get pretty good at knowing how long you have to do certain things in port and how much time you need to take before being back onboard (bare in mind though that crew all aboard is earlier than guest all aboard). Hope that helps, and good luck for when you decide to apply :)

[@emmadunne5]

@@perksofharriet thank you so much

[@carly-mariewest1297]

Hi Harriet, love your videos I'm also from Wales & joining the Fantasy on 9th July. Just wondering what sim card did you get for the different places the fantasy visits? This video has helped so much as I pack ☺️

[@perksofharriet]

Omg congrats! Another fellow welshie joining the fleet, and on the best ship might I add (I may be biased haha). I get my phone through EE and they had a contract add on called Max Plan that made it so my phone worked in specific countries as if it where they UK so I picked up service and data in America, Mexico and American ports like San Juan and the US Virgin Islands. Don’t know if that’s an option for you and your phone provider?

[@adambilling3280]

I know this is probably a bit late but though I'd mention it anyways... there is another option which may help is something called 'Google-Fi' which is like a global sim card. You'll get signal for calls and texts whilst in port as well as mobile data! It doesn't work everywhere but based on previous fantasy itineraries it should work for everywhere you'll dock. It doesn't work whilst at sea though 🫤

[@hannahworswick5993]

Hi! Just got a job onboard the Disney wish and I was just wondering how big the suitcase was that you took?? I’m scared of taking luggage that’s too big 🙊

[@lucyyoung4312]

Hey! So I’ve got a job and I should be starting in May. What bags do you recommend taking/ how many are you allowed. Would you recommend a suitcase or a duffel bag (large one)

[@perksofharriet]

Congratulations! How exciting for you! You’re allowed two pieces of checked luggage that Disney pays for to go on the plane. So for me I brought one large suitcase and a smaller hand luggage case. A soft shell suitcase would probably be best! Good luck hope everything goes well for you x

[@AvaRose1995]

Great video! I’m setting say working on the Fantasy in March and was wondering if a large hard suitcase would fit under the beds if unzipped? Thanks in advance

[@perksofharriet]

Congrats on getting a position onboard! I may be biased but the fantasy is the best ship haha! Yes it will! There’s a load of storage space underneath the beds on the fantasy for a case like that!

[@AvaRose1995]

@@perksofharriet Aww thanks so much! It was the ship I wanted so super excited! Perfect thanks so much!

[@perksofharriet]

@@AvaRose1995 aww that’s awesome! Have the best time!

[@austinjones9014]

I just interviewed and submitted my references , which they all responded too, what is next steps

[@perksofharriet]

It should be sorting out your background checks and then eventually your visa/ medical documents !

[@petagayebennett6669]

Did you get the job? What position if so? I've been waiting to be interviewed for 3 weeks now 😢

[@Angel-ly9iz]

Wish I could've gotten to apply next year but I don't have the required minimum years of experience working with children as yet😩

[@perksofharriet]

try anyway! you never know, they may take an interest in you regardless :)

[@sseccoondd01]

Hi Harrier! any advice about de shoes? I read it has to be white or black, how black or white have to be? if i have a pair of black shoes with other color details its ok?

[@perksofharriet]

What job will you be in? Just so I can recommend the correct shoe type to you!

[@sseccoondd01]

@@perksofharriet audio technician! I have bought a soft grey ones. Does it go with the outfit? I am going to DCL

[@perksofharriet]

@@sseccoondd01 usually it’s just solid black or white they prefer !

[@adambilling3280]

@@sseccoondd01 As a Technician on the Dream I can tell you that you definitely wouldn't get away with what you've described. The shoes need to be fully black or white, athletic style like trainers/sneakers and they have to be leather or synthetic leather... I personally wear Skechers shoes because they are the most comfortable to wear over long periods of time but I can recommend Reebok Classics too!

[@therealunordinaryx9rapper721]

I can apply next year in JULY!!!!!!!! wait i can work at the age of 20 right????

[@perksofharriet]

For youth activities you can yes!

[@danasullens2966]

How fast do you get hired

[@rairajnish83]

Hi I'm joining date is 2 June 2022 can you help me please with my laggage size 170 cm can carry with me from India