Tips for Disney Cruise Line

Insider Tips & Hacks

• Online check-in opens 75+ days before sailing book character meet-and-greets and excursions early.
• Rotational Dining: You rotate through themed restaurants with the same servers super fun and immersive.
• Fish Extenders: Participate in door gift exchanges with other cruisers!

Dining Secrets

• Free Soda Station: Unlimited soda, juice, tea rare among cruise lines.
• Room Service: Most items free (even Mickey Ice Cream Bars).
• Adults-Only Dining: Palo and Remy are upscale, quiet, and worth the upcharge.

Drink & Internet Upgrades

• No drink package, but wine/champagne packages available.
• Internet: Tiered plans; data-limited. Buy before sailing for a discount.

Attractions

• Free: Broadway-style shows, AquaDuck waterslide, kids clubs, character greetings.
• Paid: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, specialty dining.

What You Can Bring

• Two bottles of wine or six beers per adult, per port (must be hand-carried).
• Snacks allowed if sealed.

Gambling Info

• No Casinos on Disney ships.

Port Info

• Port Stays range 6–9 hours.
• Castaway Cay (private island) is a highlight, rent bikes and snorkel gear early.
• Excursions Through Disney are high quality, but more expensive.

Laundry

• Self-Service Laundry rooms available on every deck. Machines take credit cards.