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When Are You Cruising?

I will be sailing on my 12th Disney cruise on 9 JANUARY 2010 (western Caribbean Magic with my mom) and my 13th on 4 DECEMBER 2010 (eastern Caribbean Magic, solo but with Chip 'n' Dale's Cruisin' Nuts). Just wondered if anyone else here is booked on a Disney cruise for the coming year? I am also wondering if this group is still alive. There's been no word about the referral contest that had been extended to end 5 or 6 months ago. Is anyone still here? Continue

Added by Taswira on August 29, 2009 at 1:35pm — No Comments

Needing an answer.....

The last cruise we were on (Eastern Christmas 2005) The soda was included in your cabin pricing. I hear rumors that the Cruiseline has gone back to charging for mugs to drink during your voyage......Just want to know which it is....you can e mail me directly with the answer at rnwelker@aol.com Thanks so much in advance! Continue

Added by Mick E Mouse on April 5, 2009 at 9:49am — No Comments

Pin Trading - Low cost and fun for kids of all ages

Pin Trading, is a blast for the kids, they can trade with any cruise officer or store clerk for any pin that they don't already have. Visit the stores frequently as they are the easiest way to find pins to trade prior to the "pin trading night" which is nice. Bring a lanyard if this is your first trip or you can buy one on board. Bring all your pins and have fun. Stop by the disney store in the airport and buy a few if this is your first trip. This make for a great item to keep from trip to trip… Continue

Added by John on December 29, 2008 at 4:55pm — No Comments

More Disney Cruise Tips

The lines at guest services get longer towards the end of the cruise, so make sure you get any business (paying tips, etc) done as early as possible. The same applies for shopping. As soon as you purchase your trip make reservations for Palo, the spa & any excursions you plan to take. For the spa, know what you want to book in advance, don't bother with the tour, just make your reservation. It all books up quick. On the 4-day cruise, if you plan to go to Animator's Palate twice, go on the… Continue

Added by John on December 29, 2008 at 4:36pm — No Comments

Bridge Tour - Make the most of the ship

On the Nassau day & the Castaway Cay day you can sign up for a tour of the bridge. This is great for those who are not beach loungers. This is one of the best veiws form the ship. Video is not great but here is the Disney Wonder Bridge tour. Continue

Added by John on December 29, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Disney Cruise Community referral contest details. Everybody Wins!

The Disney Cruise Community is proud to announce The first annual Referral Contest! EVERY dedicated Disney Cruise Community member will receive a free Disney Dollars for each referral, between December 1, 2008 and Feb. 1, 2009(EXTENDED TO MARCH 1,2009)! Everyone is a winne… Continue

Added by John on November 22, 2008 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Yes - You can use the disney gift card on the disney cruise lines.

This is a great way to save money for the cruise. When people ask what we want for birthdays or christmas we ask for disney gift cards.. Why ask for something we will never use much less remeber. We always bring back a special pic or item for the people who gave us disney gift cards. This has become a game with family and freinds.

The Disney Gift Card can be used to apply payment toward your shipboar… Continue

Added by John on November 22, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Use a travel agent or not - We did and let me tell you why!

Let me start this with saying I am not an agent and my agent does not know I am writing this! I hear this alot "we would never use an agent or we dont need one", for those of you who think an agent is nothing more than a travel secretary, you need to read this! Ok, I hear a lot of people tell me they found a great deal online and I have found several myself. We have purchased everything from weekend trips to vacation homes online and have been very satisfied. Although we always give our… Continue

Added by John on November 16, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Disney Cruise - Freebie

Signed T-Shirt Take a T-shirt in a zip lock bag with sharpies for each child. Put the child name and stateroom # and drop it off at customer serivce and you will have a free colorful soveniour delivered back to your room by the end of your cruise. Autograph books Disney Character autographs - Talk you auto graphic book and take it with you to every picture session Pictures with Characters I know this is a "da" freebie, although we have enjoyed them the most. Take as many p… Continue

Added by John on November 15, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Disney Cruise Line Advice, Tips and Tricks

On this page I've collected some useful advice, tips and tricks that can help you save time and money on your Disney Cruise Line vacation. Read the advice below and you'll have a much better idea what to expect, even if you've never been on a cruise before!

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Added by John on November 15, 2008 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Atlantic Excursion

Shore Excursions

Disney offers a wide variety of shore excursions of varying quality. In most cases the excursions are offered by third parties contracted by Disney. If you're wondering whether an excursion is worthwhile, I would recommend buying a guidebook that reviews them.

You should probably stick with official Disney excursions when planning all-day itineraries that visit remote areas, particul

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Added by John on November 15, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Privacy on the beach (Cast Away Cay)

The Cast Away Cay beaches are some of the best beaches in the Bahamas. You will find that there is plenty of space on the family beach and more than enough on the adult only beach. If you like the beach but want a little slice of heaven for yourself, there is a second row of lounge chairs set just behind the beach grass on Serenity Cove. This gives you just enough privacy for personal moments. Follow the trail to the end, you will find a palm tree, your own personal palm tree. (Do remember that… Continue

Added by John on October 17, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Getting Your Kids in The Golden Mickey's

Here is another opportunity to make your kids more than spectators. 'The Golden Mickey's' is the first show of the trip and is a great one at that. Someone from your party should be in line about 30 minutes prior (this would be a good time to do some shopping while a hubby waits in line). Once you have your seats, start looking for a 'cast member' holding a small note pad. This cast member is looking for good little boys and girls that can fill in for missing 'dwarfs'. Snow White loves the kiddo… Continue

Added by John on October 17, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments