Cruises and all-inclusive resorts can look very similar on the surface, but the experience can feel quite different once you are there.
A cruise is best if you like variety without packing and unpacking. You visit multiple destinations while staying in the same room, and transportation between ports is built …
Many people online complain about long lines to get through Port Everglades security before reaching the cruise terminal. While this can be an issue for some terminals, Disney Cruise Line uses the Heron Parking Garage, which allows you to avoid the main port security checkpoint entirely if you approach the …
Many people who are new to cruising wonder what it will be like to sit with other families in the main dining rooms and whether they should request a private table. This is a very common question, especially for families who are used to dining on their own at restaurants. …
Your Port Arrival Time, often called your PAT, is assigned during online check in and is based on a few factors like your Castaway Club status, stateroom type, and how early you complete the check in process. It helps Disney manage the flow of guests into the terminal, but it …
Port Arrival Time, often shortened to PAT, tells you when you are allowed to arrive at the cruise terminal. It is assigned during online check in and is based on things like your Castaway Club status, stateroom category, and how early you complete your check in. Think of it as …
No, you do not need a reservation. On Disney Cruise Line, at least one sit down restaurant is typically open for lunch each day, and it does not require a reservation.
The open lunch option will be listed in the Disney Cruise Line app, so you can easily see which …
Missing the ship at a port is one of the biggest worries cruisers have, and while it is rare, it can happen. What happens next depends on why you missed the ship and how you were spending your time in port.
If you miss the ship while on a cruise …