Yes, kids can go to the kids club on the first day of a Disney Cruise, but it works a little differently than it does on regular cruise days. On embarkation day, Disney’s Oceaneer’s Club and Oceaneer Lab are usually open for open house hours rather than full drop off …
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What Is the Best Deck to Book on a Cruise Ship?
There is no single best deck on a cruise ship, because the right choice depends on how you like to cruise. Deck location affects noise levels, motion, convenience, and even how quickly you can get around the ship, so it is worth thinking about your priorities before booking.
If you …
How to Use the Disney Cruise App Before and During Your Cruise
The Disney Cruise Line app is one of the most important tools you will use for your cruise, and it becomes useful well before you step onboard. Download the app as soon as your cruise is booked so you can start preparing ahead of time.
Before your cruise, the app …
Do You Need a Passport for a Disney Cruise?
Whether you need a passport for a Disney Cruise depends on your itinerary and where the cruise begins and ends. Many Disney cruises that sail from and return to the same United States port are considered closed loop cruises, and these have more flexible documentation rules.
For a closed loop …
Can I Bring Alcohol Onboard a Disney Cruise?
Yes, Disney Cruise Line allows guests to bring a limited amount of alcohol onboard, and this is one of the more generous alcohol policies in cruising. Each adult guest may bring either up to 2 bottles of wine or champagne, each no larger than 750 ml, or 1 six pack …
Do Disney MagicBand+ Come in Different Sizes?
Disney MagicBand+ are useful for kids signing into the Oceaneer’s Club and for accessing your room. Bands all come in the same standard length. There are not separate adult and child sizes. Instead, they are designed to be adjustable so they can fit a wide range of wrist sizes.
One …
Why Do People Prepay Their Disney Cruise Gratuities?
Disney Cruise Line automatically adds gratuities to your onboard account, so many people wonder why anyone bothers prepaying them. You can absolutely wait and let them post during the cruise, but there are a few reasons some guests prefer to handle them in advance.
For many families, prepaying gratuities is …