Cruise Hacks & Secrets
Insider tips from experienced Disney cruisers to level up your voyage
Money Savers
Book your next cruise onboard for 10% off + onboard credit
Room service is free and 24/7 — skip the buffet sometimes
Bring your own alcohol (2 bottles of wine per adult) at boarding
Use a Disney Visa for onboard credit and exclusive meet & greets
Skip the ship excursions — book direct for half the price at many ports
Food & Dining
Order multiple entrees at dinner — there's no limit in the main dining rooms
Hidden menu: ask for Mickey ice cream bars via room service
Cove Café punch cards: buy 5 coffees, get 1 free
Palo brunch is better value than dinner — same views, lower price
Cabanas has better breakfast than the main dining room — more variety
Characters & Entertainment
Character lines are shortest on the last day — everyone's packing
Port days = empty ship — perfect for pool time and random character meets
Check Deck 4 near Shutters for wandering characters on sea days
Pirate Night fireworks: best view is from Deck 10 aft (back of ship)
Download day's Navigator to your phone — faster than paper version
Onboard Life
Stateroom walls are magnetic — bring magnetic hooks for extra storage
Medical center has free aspirin, seasickness meds, and bandages
Fill reusable bottles at soda fountains — free refills all cruise
Request a bed rail for kids — it's free and prevents falls
The fitness center is rarely crowded — ocean views while you workout
Pools & Recreation
Adult pool deck opens at 6 AM — peaceful morning swim
Dole Whip with rum is available at the pool bar (Wish-class ships)
AquaMouse/AquaDuck opens early on sea days — no lines at 8 AM
Request pool towels at the towel station, not from your room
Planning & Booking
Booking window opens at midnight Eastern — be ready to book Palo
Activities reserved onboard: ask guest services for releases
Concierge guests get to book first — consider it for popular sailings
Join your sailing's Facebook group for Fish Extender exchange