I have a cruise to the Bahamas on the Fantasy out of Port Canaveral currently booked (am flying out of New England) & am wondering if it would be better to cruise late January or early March. Weather is always a toss up for New England in the winter time. Which is a better time to cruise in regards to weather in Florida & Bahamas, less crowds on the ship, etc.? Thank you 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic ..read more

My family is going on a cruise, we booked concierge. I know that includes getting to board the ship first, which I find to be one of the most important perks. My question is about my stay and transportation. I’m debating between the Hyatt MCO and Riviera. When they assign bus pick up times from Riviera, do they take into account if someone has the first boarding group, and would like to board right at 11? Or will I run the risk of getting picked up late and miss this perk? Any tips would be appreciate. Traveling with 3 kids all under 10. 7 posts - 6 participants Read full topic ..read more

We are going on our first Disney cruise at the beginning of June and have booked the port excursion going to The Baths in Tortola. However, I was only able to get the afternoon tour since the early time was sold out. I’ve been debating whether or not we should keep it or plan to do it ourselves so we can go in the morning. Will we be miserable from the heat going in the afternoon? Is it more crowded in the afternoon? 14 posts - 6 participants Read full topic ..read more

Sailing on the Dream out of Everglades the end of April. 5 night cruise, with pirate nite on day 2. Wondering if I should pack for a formal or semi formal nite? 4 posts - 4 participants Read full topic ..read more

We just booked the dream and we can request a dining location in the dining rooms. What are the best locations? 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic ..read more

The travel agent we used for our RCCL cruise is someone we know from our church, and they have a travel agency business. BUT, years ago I had a conversation with her about Disney stuff. She used to do Disney, but dropped it because she said more and more Disney seemed to be wanting to cut the TAs out, and it wasn’t worth the time for what little commission they paid. Fast forward now to today. Does this advice seem to be true and apply to DCL trips? Is there any advantage to booking a DCL cruise, either for the guest OR for the TA? Or should one just book direct from Disney these days? 6 posts ..read more

I tried to find a way to determine what the cost is to take the Disney Cruise Line shuttle from WDW to Port Canaveral…and similarly, the cost of taking the DCL shuttle from Port Canaveral to MCO. Anyone have any recent experience to ballpark the price? I thought trying to pretend to book a cruise, it would offer me the option, but it didn’t. 8 posts - 3 participants Read full topic ..read more

Disney Destiny apparently will set sail in 2025 https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/disney-cruise-line-reveals-name-and-theme-of-next-ship-sailing-in-2025/ 7 posts - 3 participants Read full topic ..read more

My family of 4, with DS16 and DS11, are going on an Alaskan cruise aboard the Wonder in June. Any suggestions on excursions from those who have done them before? I wish we could just stay at Juneau for more than a day, as that one seems to have some of the best ones. Has anyone done any of the dog sledding excursions, and are they worth it? We did a Disney Caribbean cruise in 2019 and were supposed to go in 2020, but it got cancelled due to Covid. Excited to get back on one of their boats. 3 posts - 3 participants Read full topic ..read more

Win a 7-night European Cruise for 4 on the Disney Dream. Enter once a day until 3/10/24. sweepstakes.disneycruise.com European Cruise Wishes Granted Sweepstakes Enter for a chance to win a Disney Cruise Line Mediterranean vacation for four this summer! 3 posts - 3 participants Read full topic ..read more