Please explain what you liked about your Disney Cruise

[Anonymous]

The best part about Disney cruises are that they are just such low stress. No standing in lines, fighting huge crowds in the parks, trying to to schedule lightning lanes and running from ride to ride. They are just great relaxing fun.

That said a 3 night cruise is way too short, and a 4 night feels a little too short as well. It takes a day or so to really get into the rhythm of cruising, to figure out the ship, and all that. By the time you do that on a 3 night it is time to go home. I’d definitely do 7 nights if you can.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I really loved the evening routine of dinner then a show. Structure plus good food and great entertainment = happy family. The day on the private island exceeded expectations too. I would have liked to spend more time at the adult only pool but our kids didn’t want be in the kids club. We did the 4-night cruise to Bahamas when the kids were ages 4 and 6.

Can I pick your brain on the 4-night cruise? We are considering taking one but fear it’ll feel too short, like when you’re finally feeling relaxed and enjoying yourself, it’s time to get off the ship. Did you feel it was worth it? Any tips on maximizing enjoyment and jumping right in?

We stayed 3 nights on the beach in FL before the cruise. Cocoa Beach. I think that got us in vacation mode, and it was chill. The enthusiastic atmosphere of day 1 on cruise was therefore a welcome shift. The party while pulling away from port is one of my fondest memories.

[Anonymous]

Great service, amazing shows, convenience, cleanliness, good food

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The best part about Disney cruises are that they are just such low stress. No standing in lines, fighting huge crowds in the parks, trying to to schedule lightning lanes and running from ride to ride. They are just great relaxing fun.

That said a 3 night cruise is way too short, and a 4 night feels a little too short as well. It takes a day or so to really get into the rhythm of cruising, to figure out the ship, and all that. By the time you do that on a 3 night it is time to go home. I’d definitely do 7 nights if you can.

I enjoyed our Disney cruise but there are definitely lines. Lines to board, get off at ports, get back on, lines to get into dinner and shows, lines for the aquaduck, lines for characters. There are definitely lines.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really loved the evening routine of dinner then a show. Structure plus good food and great entertainment = happy family. The day on the private island exceeded expectations too. I would have liked to spend more time at the adult only pool but our kids didn’t want be in the kids club. We did the 4-night cruise to Bahamas when the kids were ages 4 and 6.

Can I pick your brain on the 4-night cruise? We are considering taking one but fear it’ll feel too short, like when you’re finally feeling relaxed and enjoying yourself, it’s time to get off the ship. Did you feel it was worth it? Any tips on maximizing enjoyment and jumping right in?

We stayed 3 nights on the beach in FL before the cruise. Cocoa Beach. I think that got us in vacation mode, and it was chill. The enthusiastic atmosphere of day 1 on cruise was therefore a welcome shift. The party while pulling away from port is one of my fondest memories.

We will have two nights (though first one, we get in super late) before our cruise where I hope to get into this mode.

Did you feel the cruise itself was rushed? We don’t have any “plans” and just hope to play everything by ear. Hoping that’ll help us feel more relaxed and in the moment.

[Anonymous]

Liked the routine and structure in the evenings - dinner and show, kids could get the same food at each place. Kids club was a good break during the day. Everyone loved castaway cay. The waterslides on the cruise were good, even for my 3yo and it was “fun” exploring, getting soft serve whenever we wanted, seeing characters etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Intimate and very close contact/ experiences for children with the Disney characters.
Broadway level shows where you can get seats up very close to the actors, magicians, etc.

Ha!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best part about Disney cruises are that they are just such low stress. No standing in lines, fighting huge crowds in the parks, trying to to schedule lightning lanes and running from ride to ride. They are just great relaxing fun.

That said a 3 night cruise is way too short, and a 4 night feels a little too short as well. It takes a day or so to really get into the rhythm of cruising, to figure out the ship, and all that. By the time you do that on a 3 night it is time to go home. I’d definitely do 7 nights if you can.

I enjoyed our Disney cruise but there are definitely lines. Lines to board, get off at ports, get back on, lines to get into dinner and shows, lines for the aquaduck, lines for characters. There are definitely lines.

Not on the smaller/older ships.

Less people, fewer lines.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best part about Disney cruises are that they are just such low stress. No standing in lines, fighting huge crowds in the parks, trying to to schedule lightning lanes and running from ride to ride. They are just great relaxing fun.

That said a 3 night cruise is way too short, and a 4 night feels a little too short as well. It takes a day or so to really get into the rhythm of cruising, to figure out the ship, and all that. By the time you do that on a 3 night it is time to go home. I’d definitely do 7 nights if you can.

I enjoyed our Disney cruise but there are definitely lines. Lines to board, get off at ports, get back on, lines to get into dinner and shows, lines for the aquaduck, lines for characters. There are definitely lines.

Not on the smaller/older ships.

Less people, fewer lines.

So the pp is right. There are lines. Fewer on some ships perhaps but lines nonetheless.

[Anonymous]

I’m going in a couple of weeks. In case the Castaway Cay water is cold I’ve also reserved bikes and kayaks for that day.

[Anonymous]

To me, the sweet spot for a cruise with kids is 5-6 nights.

4 nights is too short but 7 felt long. Our 5 and 6 night cruises were perfection.

My son, now a teen is obsessed with Disney cruises.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m going in a couple of weeks. In case the Castaway Cay water is cold I’ve also reserved bikes and kayaks for that day.

The water will definitely be cold. You could take shorty wetsuits for some thermal protection if you want to get in the water. My kids enjoyed biking around the island and visiting the lighthouse, or whatever the structure is called.

[Anonymous]

We’re going in May and excited. My boys are tween and teen. I think they’ll enjoy the clubs for their ages. They are excited for the water slide, sport courts, and unlimited ice cream. 4-nights will be good for us.

We went to Baha Mar last year for 5 nights and I was ready to go home after 4. The kids were bored at night and the pools/resort were not family friendly. We’re looking forward to more of a family vibe on this vacation. Baha Mar was much more expensive than the Disney cruise.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m going in a couple of weeks. In case the Castaway Cay water is cold I’ve also reserved bikes and kayaks for that day.

The water will definitely be cold. You could take shorty wetsuits for some thermal protection if you want to get in the water. My kids enjoyed biking around the island and visiting the lighthouse, or whatever the structure is called.

They could get lucky. Our CC day was in early Feb (several years ago) and it was 80 degrees and the water was nice.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best part about Disney cruises are that they are just such low stress. No standing in lines, fighting huge crowds in the parks, trying to to schedule lightning lanes and running from ride to ride. They are just great relaxing fun.

That said a 3 night cruise is way too short, and a 4 night feels a little too short as well. It takes a day or so to really get into the rhythm of cruising, to figure out the ship, and all that. By the time you do that on a 3 night it is time to go home. I’d definitely do 7 nights if you can.

I enjoyed our Disney cruise but there are definitely lines. Lines to board, get off at ports, get back on, lines to get into dinner and shows, lines for the aquaduck, lines for characters. There are definitely lines.

Not on the smaller/older ships.

Less people, fewer lines.

So the pp is right. There are lines. Fewer on some ships perhaps but lines nonetheless.

You will be so relaxed and happy on your Disney cruise that you won’t care at all about the very few short lines you encounter. Absolutely not a big deal.