What’s the best part of a Disney Cruise? That seemingly simple, yet potentially
overwhelming question is one we get asked many times. Why is it so hard to answer? Because while there are many specific things
to point to—food, entertainment, service, ports, the real answer is more
elusive as it is about a feeling.
From the moment you make your reservation for a Disney
Cruise there is a feeling of excitement and anticipation. Luxury and adventure wait you and your
family. And, while millions venture to
Walt Disney World either to stay at the resorts or for a day trip to the parks,
fewer walk onto Disney ships to have their family name announced followed by
applause from the crew.
You can do as much advance planning as you like, but there
are limits. Prospective guests can
check-in online and reserve port adventures, spa treatments, and special adult
dining opportunities as well as gain access to paperwork. Guests can even make sure the kiddos are
registered for the kids club prior to boarding and select their dinner seating—main
or second. But, that’s where it
stops. Some, dare I say extreme
planners, want to preplan their dining rotations, know which movies will be
showing while on board, and preregister for onboard activities such as seminars
or family activities. But, that’s not
going to happen. Disney Cruise Line
wants you to make some of those “what I am going to do today?” decisions when
you get on board. And as far as the
dining rotation goes, guests will know the moment they receive their Key to the
World card (if they understand the letters on the card) and not a moment
before. And, for guests not sure of the
code on the card, the dining rotation is clearly printed on the dining room
tickets guests will find in their stateroom.
We’ve heard cruising nay sayers that they are worried they
would be bored on the ship. After
spending more than a month, collectively, on a Disney ships, I can say our
family has never been bored. Even on
days when the ship is in port and there are fewer activities to select from, we
have found plenty to do. Of course, it
isn’t the same adrenalin rush as Tower
of Terror, but there are
fewer lines, less crowd, and moderate temperatures. And, there’s more to do than just lounging by
a pool, but that is available if you want.
The daily Navigator that is delivered to staterooms each evening has the
entire list of activities for the next day including character meet and
greets. We love reading and deciding our
plan for the next day and we’ve been known to change our plans at the last
minute.
Then there’s the whole idea of unpacking once and seeing all
the ports of call on a ship’s itinerary.
One can see most of the world from a Disney ship.
Speaking of packing and unpacking, Disney Cruise Line even
makes handling luggage a breeze with luggage tags that allow the luggage to be
delivered right to your stateroom. And,
plenty of porters to make toting luggage to or from the port easier.
There’s the word I’ve been searching for. . . easier! The best part of a Disney Cruise Line
vacation is the ease. For us, there is
no easier vacation than a Disney Cruise Line vacation. Planning and preparing are easy. And, being on vacation is easy! Our family can do things together or
separately and we are just moments apart.
No busses to catch, schedules to keep track of, dining reservations to
worry about—it is all easy. I’m not
saying that a Walt Disney World vacation can’t be magical, it definitely
can. But if you are looking for ease and
magic, then Disney Cruise Line might be your ticket. The only vacation that I can think of that is
easier is an Adventures by Disney vacation.
And interestingly enough, when we adventured previously, every guest had
already sailed with Disney Cruise Line.
Coincidence? I don’t think
so! Make my next Disney Cruise 7 nights
and easy!
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