We hated the Disney Cruise

[Anonymous]

I have no idea why people rave about it. We like WDW, so we are not anti-disney. But the cruise sucked. And for the price we paid we could have gone to a really nice resort.

[Anonymous]

Can you give details? I'm not a fan of cruises, but people rave about these cruises and airways say we should go.

Would love to see another perspective.

[Anonymous]

We loved it. DD still raves about it, five years later.

[Anonymous]

OP:

How old were your kids when you cruised?

What was your itinerary?

How was the weather?

What did you hate about it?

My two cents:

Our family had a blast! Five nights on the Wonder in late October. Gorgeous weather! Stops at Cozumel and Castaway Cay. The cruise was cheaper than WDW. Had two connecting cabins on Deck 2 (big windows, no verandah = less expensive). Shows and halloween activities were fun. Loved the fact that DH and I could split up to take the big kids and little kids to certain activities. We didn't use the kids clubs, but everyone seems to rave about them. Our kids still talk about the cruise.

[Anonymous]

Well it is kind of boring if you're not with a smallish child. Other cruises have way more adult themed things to do. But if you are traveling with a small kid, there's nothing better. The other thing is the safety and cleanliness records of DCL - can't be beat.

[Anonymous]

I love Disneyworld in small doses, but would never go on one of their cruises. I'd feel trapped!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I love Disneyworld in small doses, but would never go on one of their cruises. I'd feel trapped!

Disney cruises aren't like disney world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have no idea why people rave about it. We like WDW, so we are not anti-disney. But the cruise sucked. And for the price we paid we could have gone to a really nice resort.

I had the exact same reaction last summer after our first (and last) Disney cruise. Didn't help that there was a hurricane upon us. The crowds, tiny pool, severely overcrowded kids club, no milk (!!) at lunch or dinner unless you chase down a waiter to go find it in the kitchen, no chicken nuggets at the main lunch line. I was disappointed to the tune of $9K (we paid for the grndparents as well). The food at the dinner spots was poor (would have been far better at an Applebee's -- which I haven't been to in about 15 years).

We should have just gone to a resort where there would have been far, far more pool/beach space per person and many more choices for food that is cooked and served FRESH.

[Anonymous]

23:32 here -- I should note that our waiters were great, cabin guy was great, the cabins themselves were good (kids in one, parents in another -- plenty of space). The ocean was lovely when it wasn't in a hurricane and even then it was interesting to watch. The ship was decently clean and the shows we saw were pretty good. So, Disney does some things right. But, overall, it was not worth it and would not do it again.

[Anonymous]

Well $9k is crazy, pp. We paid less than $4k for five nights on the Wonder (two connecting cabins on deck 2) and the weather was beautiful...that might be the difference between having a good or bad time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no idea why people rave about it. We like WDW, so we are not anti-disney. But the cruise sucked. And for the price we paid we could have gone to a really nice resort.

I had the exact same reaction last summer after our first (and last) Disney cruise. Didn't help that there was a hurricane upon us. The crowds, tiny pool, severely overcrowded kids club, no milk (!!) at lunch or dinner unless you chase down a waiter to go find it in the kitchen, no chicken nuggets at the main lunch line. I was disappointed to the tune of $9K (we paid for the grndparents as well). The food at the dinner spots was poor (would have been far better at an Applebee's -- which I haven't been to in about 15 years).

We should have just gone to a resort where there would have been far, far more pool/beach space per person and many more choices for food that is cooked and served FRESH.

This is so odd. Why would you tell us you haven't been someplace in 15 years yet still make a comparison to it? I swear it's like you wanted to rush in to reassure us you don't eat at Applebees or something. Is that right? Really peculiar. Do you actively avoid Applebees? If so, why?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no idea why people rave about it. We like WDW, so we are not anti-disney. But the cruise sucked. And for the price we paid we could have gone to a really nice resort.

I had the exact same reaction last summer after our first (and last) Disney cruise. Didn't help that there was a hurricane upon us. The crowds, tiny pool, severely overcrowded kids club, no milk (!!) at lunch or dinner unless you chase down a waiter to go find it in the kitchen, no chicken nuggets at the main lunch line. I was disappointed to the tune of $9K (we paid for the grndparents as well). The food at the dinner spots was poor (would have been far better at an Applebee's -- which I haven't been to in about 15 years).

We should have just gone to a resort where there would have been far, far more pool/beach space per person and many more choices for food that is cooked and served FRESH.

This is so odd. Why would you tell us you haven't been someplace in 15 years yet still make a comparison to it? I swear it's like you wanted to rush in to reassure us you don't eat at Applebees or something. Is that right? Really peculiar. Do you actively avoid Applebees? If so, why?

np here. I understood completly. Sorry, pp, there are much better places to eat almost everywhere.

[Anonymous]

Love the Disney cruises, but only the longer itineraries--the 7 nights or more on the Fantasy or Magic. The shorter itineraries and other ships I don't enjoy.

[Anonymous]

My husband keeps trying to convince me to do a Disney cruise and I just can't. Freaking $7k to go to a small island and Key West? Uh, no.

[Anonymous]

Disney cruises are great because of the service. They will go above and beyond to make your stay pleasant. There are multiple restaurants that are included in the cost that will cater to virtually any dietary need.

I'm not a Disney person. My kids aren't even into Disney and none of us are particularly fond of cruises, but we do love the Disney cruises for the above reasons.