If you are a parent, then you know you have to bite the bullet and do the Disney Experience at least one time in your life. For many people looking to take in all that Disney offers, there are many ways to "do Disney." Most animation-lovers flock down to Orlando to The Disney Magic Kingdom while those on the West Coast shoot for the Disneyland option. Both are great land-based choices, but many people forget that a Disney Cruise is a perfect way to meet Mickey, Minnie, and the gang while sailing the friendly seas.
For those not hip to the world of Disney and cruise ships, let us key you in on some strange but true facts about a good, old family-based Disney Cruise. There is so much to love about this option!
15 If A Movie Premieres On Land, It Also Premieres On The Disney Cruise Ship!
How cool to be able to take your kids to a movie premiere while on a cruise? If you are taking the kids on a Disney cruise, and a movie premieres on land, you won't have to wait until vacation is over to view it. Disney is the only cruise line that features films at sea on the same say they appear in theaters on land.
14 The Ships Always Feature FOUR Captains
To be fair, only one of the Disney Cruise ship captains is going actually to be steering the ship, but the kids will be excited to have a chance at meeting Captain Mickey, Captain Jack Sparrow, and Captain Hook while sailing the friendly seas! On each Disney cruise, all four captains can be found.
13 Room Service Is Free And So Are Shirley Temples In The Dining Rooms And Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bars!
Cruises aren't always cheap, so anytime you can score some free swag, it's bound to be a good day. On a Disney Cruise, guests are welcome to those delish Michy Mouse ice cream bars and complementary Shirley Temples in the dining room. Do kids actually ever need anything else?
12 If You Get Lost, The Carpet Will Point You To The Right Direction
A Disney Cruise liner can become confusing and disorienting, but the company has a cute little trick that will always help those in need find their way back to Point A. The stars on the cruise ship carpets always point towards the front of the ship. When it doubt, follow the stars all the way back to the start.
11 You Can Save A Nickel By Bringing Your Own Booze Aboard
Nightly cocktails can get pretty pricey aboard any cruise line, but those traveling with Disney are free to pack up to two bottles of their own vino and uncork it while sailing. Those who would rather hit the hops can pack a six-pack in their carry on luggage. Even Disney knows that mom and dad might need something to take the edge off at the night's end.
10 The Line Is All About Water Conservation
Condensation from the shipboard air conditioning units is gathered and then used for deck washing. What an added bonus to be able to work a bit of environmental-consciousness into a family vacation! All ships also contain an Environmental Officer aboard to oversee all environmental systems and procedures.
9 The Cruise Crew Represents Nations From All Over The Globe
In this day and age, diversity is crucial, and most parents strive to teach the younger generation about the acceptance and tolerance of other cultures and nationalities. A Disney Cruise will expose kids to people from all over the globe. Disney Cruise lines cast members representing a total of eighty-six varying nationalities.
8 Oceanviews No Matter The Room
Cruise ship quarters can feel claustrophobic to some, so a window is often a must, especially when there are kids bounding all over the place! Eighty-eight percent of the rooms on the Disney Fantasy and Dream offer ocean view rooms to guests. The Wonder and Magic have rooms with a view too, just at a slightly lower percentage of seventy percent.
7 Have A Question? Need Assistance? The Crew Will Always Be At Your Beck And Call!
Your kid spilled his milkshake all over the floor, and you need fresh towels? Wondering what time the pools open? Have a question about the dinner options? There will always be someone available to help you in whatever it is you need when sailing with Disney Cruises. The crew to guest ration is about 1:3.
6 The Pools Will Always Be Warm And Cozy
Fear not! Even when the weather gets a bit chilly on the high, the Disney Cruise pools will stay nice and toasty. Should the air temperature ever drop below seventy-five degrees, the pools will automatically get heated up for you. No little blue lips on board ever! It would be a darn shame to board a cruise line this and miss out on the water activities.
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5 Take Your Kids To A Private Disney Island Paradise
Disney owns its very own private island that only its guests and select others have access to. How's that for special? Castaway Cay is located in the beautiful Bahamas, and only those on Disney and Bahamian cruises will ever get a chance to explore it. What an awesome added bonus! As if a cruise isn't cool enough.
4 You Won't Have To Live Without Your Wi-Fi
Kids these days love to stay connected to their favorite games, television shows, and YouTube videos, and on Disney Cruise Ships, they will not have to go without for the duration of their trip. All Disney Cruises feature Wi-Fi in public spaces and private rooms. Rest time before dinner just got that much better.
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3 Picky Eaters? No Problem. The Kids Will Surely Find Something To Eat On A Disney Cruise
Disney cruises offer rotational dining for travelers, so there is something new and exciting on the menu every time you enter the dining space. Vacationers move through three dining areas during their cruise, and each area gives kids a new experience and new cuisine. There really is something here for even the pickiest eater.
2 The Childcare On Disney Cruises Has Better Childcare Procedures Compared To Any Other Lines
Sometimes families turn to childcare on cruise ships because while kid-friendly, not every single moment of vacation requires the little ones' attendance. Disney runs a childcare program for parents looking to sneak away. It is unique in that they will give you a ring if you kiddo becomes crabby or just wants mom. We love that communication piece.
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1 If Family Fun Gets To Be Too Much, Adult Space Is Available
We love our kiddos and cherish the quality time that vacations often bring, but sometimes parents just need a minute away from it all. Disney has those folks covered. The cruise lines provide guests with adult-only space because a Disney vacation aims to make everyone aboard happy, and that includes mom and dad.