ETA: I have also sailed out of Galveston and the information in this post applies to the Port of Galveston as well. I recently received a request from a reader to write a post about the disembarkation process at Port Canaveral. There are indeed quite a few steps involved and being an ultra-planner myself, I […]
Disney Cruise Line Onboard Booking Benefits
The best way to save money on a Disney cruise is to rebook while onboard. Here is how the process works: While on the ship you need to visit the Future Cruise Sales Desk (right next to the atrium) and put down a $250 (per stateroom) deposit (this increased from $200 on 12/5/15). This secures you […]
How to Make Disney Luggage Tags
Today I want to share with you my homemade Disney luggage tags that I made a few years ago and use on every Disney trip. Here is what they look like on the front (left column) and back (right column): I think it was before our second cruise that I decided I wanted to […]
10 Things I’m Glad I Did on Our First Cruise
1. Palo Brunch After 8 Disney cruises, Palo Brunch is still one of my very, very favorite things to do. I am so glad that I discovered it on our first cruise. I have always booked it for our first sea day because I am just that anxious to experience it every time. I love […]
Shore Excursions: Ship Sponsored or Independent?
There are basically two ways to book a shore excursion: through the cruise line or independently. This can be a difficult decision for some people (especially first time cruisers), so I am going to try to break it down for you and list the facts, pros and cons of each. I have done it both […]
Hyatt MCO and Disney Cruise Line Transfers
ETA 7/6/18: My travel agent just informed me that from now on, DCL needs to be made aware ahead of time that you are staying at the Hyatt and want to use the luggage transfer service. All you need to to is call DCL (or have your travel agent do it, if you are using […]
Tool for Checking Price Changes and Cabin Availability
Today I want to share a handy tool that I use all of the time, but I have a feeling a lot of people either don’t know about it or know how to use it. If you would like to quickly check either price changes or cabin category availability for a specific Disney cruise sailing […]