Sharing a recap of our Disney cruise #5 on the Want! Sadly this put up is just not sponsored or comped in any means; simply sharing my ideas!
Hello pals! How’s the day going? I hope you’re having an incredible afternoon. I’m right here in between shopper appointments and preparing for half two of the day. Selecting up the youngsters and heading into after faculty actions and homework appears like a whole day by itself.
So let’s swap to trip mode! At the moment, I’m sharing a recap of our latest Disney cruise. It was P’s birthday and the timing ended up corresponding completely with my RHS journey to Orlando, so we figured we’d flip it in to a birthday celebration with some Disney World enjoyable (on the Pilot’s birthday!) and cruise time.
We’re so blissful that the Pilot’s sis and our niece have been in a position to be a part of us, along with a few of our closest pals and journey buddies. We’re formally Disney cruise obsessed. It’s the right mixture of household time, grownup time, scrumptious meals, exhibits, selection for ports of name, and the Disney cleanliness and repair that units it aside. It was our fifth Disney cruise and as of now, now we have no need to attempt one other cruise line lol.
Disney Want (Castaway Cay and Bahamas)
Disney Want Evaluation
The Want is one among Disney’s latest ships, and it was completely beautiful. One of the vital breathtaking areas was the atrium, which has an illuminated Cinderella skirt chandelier, and was adorned for Halloween whereas we have been there. (It was a Halloween on the Excessive Seas cruise.)
We positively needed to get used to the structure of the ship, since every little thing was new to us. The eating places have been completely different, and the youngsters have been PUMPED to take a look at the youngsters’ membership. Our cruise was solely three nights, however we had loads of time for exploring and making the most of the facilities and leisure.
Execs:
– Child’s Membership. The children’ membership was SO cool. The child’s golf equipment on the opposite Disney ships are completely superb, however this one was subsequent degree. I can’t even absolutely clarify it; that you must watch this video. P and Nylah espeiclaly liked designing their very own curler coaster, and taking the slide to enter children membership.
– The exhibits! I really feel just like the expertise and leisure on this ship was the perfect we’ve skilled. This says rather a lot as a result of Disney places such an emphasis on excessive manufacturing high quality. The exhibits have been wonderful and I used to be expecially impressed with the Pirate Deck get together and Sail A Wave get together proper as we have been leaving the port. The music and dancing have been upbeat, and everybody cheered when the characters got here out to bop on the stage – it was tremendous cute.
– The Aqua Mouse. The children rode the Aqua Mouse slide not less than 15 instances whereas we have been on the cruise. It has a Disney quick that you simply’ll watch within the tunnel in your double tube (no single riders), and then you definately’re pushed out to the principle water slide, which is a blast. P and I did it thrice in a row because it was Castaway Cay day and there was no line!
– Fast bites. They’ve new fast bites areas on the pool deck and so they have been SO good. BBQ with pork, rooster, brisket and all the edges, and a Cantina with build-your-own tacos, bowls, and burritos.
There’s additionally the standard pizza spot and “American meals” spot with nuggets, pizza, and mac and cheese and the all-you-can eat delicate serve ice cream.
– Ports of name. We stopped at Castaway Cay – Disney’s non-public island – the place we swam, snorkled, and rented bikes.
We additionally stopped in Nassau, the place we did a day tour to Atlantis. Atlantis was superb; we’re planning on doing a household journey there so now we have extra time to discover. The children did the entire water slides (together with this one) and we additionally loved the seashore and bay.
– Additional holiday-themed actions. They’d an Oogie Boogie bash on the ship, characters have been of their Halloween costumes, and there have been additionally Halloween decorations and themed desserts within the sweets store.
Cons:
– Essential eating rotation meals. We weren’t blown away by the principle eating room meals this time. One of the best was in Arendale, which had stay performances. The interactive expertise at Worlds of Marvel was enjoyable, however the meals was underwhelming.
– Reward store! We felt just like the present store was on the smaller facet and didn’t have a lot Want-specific merch.
– Too quick! All of us agreed that the cruises should be not less than 5 nights 😉
All in all, it was anothe rmagical journey and extra enjoyable cruise recollections with the fam and pals!
Disney cruise ideas
A few of my prime Disney cruise ideas:
– Pack a swim bag and hold it with you while you test in. (You’ll drop off the remainder of your baggage and so they’ll ship it to your room when it’s prepared.) The swimming pools and sizzling tub are open and so they’re the least crowded they are going to be for all the cruise. Experience the water slide and reap the benefits of the meals and ice cream! Attempt to test in as early as doable for pool time and to have lunch.
– Embellish your door with door magnets. They’ve so many on Etsy!
– I additionally suggest getting magnetic hooks for the room (the partitions are magnetic) to hold swimsuits to dry or the rest that you must dangle.
– I like having water sneakers for the youngsters, particularly when you’ve got a Castaway day or seashore tour.
– Pack your individual collapsible seashore toys – a lot cheaper – and you may repack or donate to a different household.
– Be strategic about your time on the ship. The children needed further pool time, and an ideal alternative is when everybody else is getting off the ship. We had already been to Castaway Cay, so we stayed on the ship and did laundy whereas the youngsters rode the slide a bunch of instances as a result of it was empty. We had lunch, after which bought off in Castaway Cay, as a ton of individuals have been getting again on the ship. Castaway was means much less crowded!
– Pack a pop up hamper and laundry pods when you plan on doing laundry. I all the time love to do laundry on the final day; unpacking clear garments is rather less miserable after a visit.
– All the things is within the Disney cruise app, together with the day by day navigator eating rotations, signups for excursions and further actions. It’s also possible to textual content members in your get together from the app!
– Room service. You will get room service at any time, and it’s inlcuded; you simply must tip. Nothing like getting a slice of the “cake of the day” or a couple of Mickey ice cream bars for the youngsters. In case you get a carafe of espresso delivered at night time, it’s nonetheless heat and excellent while you get up! I additionally just like the espresso outlets on the ship (not included, however price it for a decaf almond milk latte with Moana printed onto the froth haha).
– Deliver movement illness provides juuuuust in case. I all the time have a little dramamine and movement illness bands in my backpack if we’d like it.
– One among my greatest journey hacks is utilizing our Amex Platinum. We use this totally free lounge entry after we journey, along with resort rooms and perks. We’ll typically get early check-in, late checkout, room upgrades when out there, and generally eating credit at inns. It has been amaaaaazing. Test it out with my referral hyperlink right here!
So, inform me, pals: are you a cruise fan? What’s subsequent in your trip record??
xoxo
Gina
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