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The Best Hotel for Before Your Disney Cruise
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The Best Hotel for Before Your Disney Cruise

I am very excited to be sharing this because my family has been staying at this hotel as a pre-stay and even sometimes a post-stay for our Disney Cruises from Port Canaveral for nearly two decades! So, when I tell you this is my go-to Disney Cruise hotel, I mean it!

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Disney Cruise Line Port Canaveral Transfers
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Disney Cruise Line Port Canaveral Transfers

Talking through all the ways to get to your Disney Cruise from Port Canaveral and share some FAQs Disney Cruisers have about transfers, some things to consider before you book, and why private Port Canaveral cruise transfers might be the best solution for your cruise.

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Disney Cruise Hotel Review: Fort Lauderdale
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Disney Cruise Hotel Review: Fort Lauderdale

Disney Cruise Line has officially added another Florida port to its home roster, and cruises from this Sunshine State staple are proving to be popular already. Opening in late 2023, Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades is going to be a year-round home port for DCL. With this new port comes so many questions from Disney Cruisers, including the big one of “What’s the best hotel to stay at for a Disney Cruise from Fort Lauderdale?”.

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Can I Bring Alcohol on a Disney Cruise?
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Can I Bring Alcohol on a Disney Cruise?

Disney Cruise Line’s alcohol policy is something we regularly see questions about in our Community. Can I bring alcohol on a Disney Cruise? If I can, is there a limit? What if I don’t drink alcohol, do I still have options? We put all our frequently asked alcohol related questions and answers in this post!

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Top Tips to Have the Best Disney Cruise
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Top Tips to Have the Best Disney Cruise

If you’re looking to plan your very first Disney Cruise, you’re probably wondering if there are any tips or tricks or must-do things when you’re planning your Disney Cruise. You wouldn’t be alone! This is one of the most asked questions we see in the Disney Cruise Line Community. We asked thousands of Disney Cruisers what their top tips were for first time cruisers, and here are the most popular top 15 tips!

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The Spa on a Disney Cruise
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The Spa on a Disney Cruise

Have you ever tried out the spas on a Disney Cruise? If not, be prepared to be amazed! All the ships (The Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy and Wish) have a spa called Senses Spa and Salon run by Steiner Leisure. This blog post tells you all about the spa experience on a Disney Cruise!

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Ultimate Disney Cruise Line Packing List
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Ultimate Disney Cruise Line Packing List

You booked your Disney Cruise and it’s officially in sight! You’ve been counting down for days, weeks, months, maybe even years. But before you head to the airport or pack the car, you have to pack your bags. Packing for a Disney Cruise, while not unlike packing for any vacation, can be made so much easier with a Disney Cruise Checklist.

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Why Use A Travel Agent To Book A Disney Cruise
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Why Use A Travel Agent To Book A Disney Cruise

Your vacation should be everything you want it to be – relaxing, adventurous, a chance to unplug. But the one thing it shouldn’t be is stressful. So many questions. Endless information. The possibilities are endless. So, where do you begin? My number one tip for first time Disney Cruisers (outside of joining our Community for free) is to work with a Disney Travel Agent. Now you might be thinking that you have planned many vacations for your family, your friends, and maybe even your job in the past so why bother having an agent this time around when you’re more than capable? Then we’re two peas in a pod! I thought the same thing for years. Sure, you could book directly through Disney all on your own or through a third-party, but what I’ve learned in all my years of cruising with Disney (started in 1999) is that you’re leaving a lot of value on the table. If you’re wondering why this is my number one tip for Disney Cruisers, you’re in the right place!

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Making a Magical Entrance: The Joy of Creating Personalized Disney Cruise Line Door Magnets
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Making a Magical Entrance: The Joy of Creating Personalized Disney Cruise Line Door Magnets

Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or Platinum Disney Cruise Line member, we’re all looking for ways to bring a bit more magic onboard. One of the fun (and inexpensive) ways to get into the Disney spirit is to bring your own personalized magnets to decorate your door. To learn more about decorating your stateroom door, where to get personalized magnets, and best practices, keep reading.

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Adult Cruising Experience on Disney Cruise Line
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Adult Cruising Experience on Disney Cruise Line

When you think of taking a Disney Cruise Line cruise, most often you will immediately think family fun! However, my husband and I just returned from a three night Disney Cruise Line cruise on the Disney Dream, just the two of us, and we had the time of our lives. Disney Cruise Line has made it possible for adults to enjoy their time onboard in wonderfully serene adult only areas of the ship – and we took full advantage!

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Packing List: The Items You’re Not Thinking About
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Packing List: The Items You’re Not Thinking About

You’ve packed the important things like clothes, electronic chargers, medications, and a whole lot of excitement. But what are those things that expert Disney Cruise Line vacationers know better than to board a Disney ship without? This article will share some items you might not be thinking about as you pack for your upcoming Disney Cruise.

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Hotel Recommendations For A Disney Cruise
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Hotel Recommendations For A Disney Cruise

For those of us who do not live close enough to a port city, what are the best hotels to stay at before or after a Disney Cruise? This question is asked frequently in our community, so we thought we would put together a quick list for you to reference. While there are tons of options for your pre- or post-cruise stay, here a list of the top recommendations from our members.

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Which Disney Cruise Line Ship Is The Best?
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Which Disney Cruise Line Ship Is The Best?

One of the most common questions we find new cruisers ask is, “Which Disney Cruise Line Ship is the best”? If you’re looking to discover which Disney Cruise Line ship is best for you and your family, this will help you understand the similarities, differences, and questions to ask yourself as you begin planning.

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What To Do On Castaway Cay
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What To Do On Castaway Cay

If your Disney Cruise Line vacation includes a visit to Disney’s Private Island, Castaway Cay, then you’re in for a real treat. This island brings all the goodness onboard the Disney Cruise Line ships to a tropical paradise in the Bahamas. If you’re wondering what are the must-do things to do on Castaway Cay, you’re in the right place.

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