The RIGHT Way to Plan a Disney Cruise in 2024

From the moment you start thinking about a Disney Cruise for the first time ‘til the moment you step back onto dry land again afterwards, WE’VE got EVERYTHING you need to know about planning your Disney cruise in 2024 the RIGHT way so you don’t miss out on ANYTHING.
www.smallworldvacations.com/a...
[Subscribe for more Disney Food Videos!]
bit.ly/1rqUGbh
[Join our Newsletter]
disneyfoodblog.com/the-disney-...
Want to support the channel? Check out our line of Disney Dining Travel Guides at DFBStore.com.
Purchase our DFB Disney themed t-shirts and more DFBStore.com.
Get tips, tricks, reviews, and budget advice at DisneyFoodBlog.com
[Social Links]
/ disneyfoodblog
/ disneyfoodblog
/ disneyfoodblog

Пікірлер: 87

  • @kristinavalcarce2404
    @kristinavalcarce240425 күн бұрын

    Absolutely fly to your departure city the day before! Recently we cruised to Alaska on the Wonder (a-maz-ing!) and chose to fly in to Vancouver the day before. Our flight was delayed by 3 hours. There were other people on the flight freaking out because they were sailing on other cruise lines, their ships were sailing out that they, and they were not going to make their cruise. Some people legit just walked out of the airport and went home because they knew they wouldn't make it. Other people frantically started calling the cruise companies, and others swarmed the airline's customer service area. We knew we'd be fine because our ship wasn't departing until the next day.

  • @jeffreyclinard2002

    @jeffreyclinard2002

    25 күн бұрын

    Oooh, bad move to abandon flying in. If they have insurance, they won't pay because they made no effort to get to the ship.

  • @bwguidry
    @bwguidry25 күн бұрын

    Here’s a tip for iPhone users on a Disney Cruise: you can send iMessages to other iPhone users around the world while still in Airplane Mode and connected to the ship’s WiFi, and you will NOT be charged roaming fees! TEXT ONLY! No pictures, videos or GIFS

  • @acefox1

    @acefox1

    24 күн бұрын

    Can confirm

  • @dandelozier8515

    @dandelozier8515

    20 күн бұрын

    Just got off the Disney Fantasy yesterday (May 11) and iMessage worked for the first two days and did not work the remainder of our 7-day cruise. We were texting my daughters who both have iPhones. Having sailed with Disney on numerous occasions, the iMessage app onboard has been hit-or-miss. If you need to connect with anyone off-ship, get the internet package like our friends traveling with us. Their daughter is expecting the end of May and did not want to depend on iMessage had she gone into labor early.

  • @stanleydicicco5247
    @stanleydicicco524725 күн бұрын

    Very Very Important to arrive the day before departure. Hugh stress avoider plus there is always someone getting to a cruise ship that either JUST makes it or misses the ship entirely. AJ your suggestion is GOLD!!!

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    25 күн бұрын

    We’ve had enough flight delays in our life to learn our lesson by now 😂✨

  • @richardmercer2337

    @richardmercer2337

    25 күн бұрын

    Absolutely! Even better: Fly down 1-2 days early, and spend the evening before rhe cruise AT THE PORT. Totally idiot-[proof.

  • @HaleyFlood-fo1ll
    @HaleyFlood-fo1ll25 күн бұрын

    I love a Disney cruise can’t believe they r celebrating 25 yrs I remember the first time I went back in 2003 so many amazing memories ❤

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    25 күн бұрын

    Sometimes I forget that the DCL has been around for that long! It all still feels so FRESH to me.

  • @HaleyFlood-fo1ll

    @HaleyFlood-fo1ll

    25 күн бұрын

    @@dfbbreealol I know right! I need to plan a Disney cruise now! I’m excited for the new Disney cruise ships coming I hope they mix it up and make the rooms look like Disney wish! I think Disney should build some black wakanda forever themed rooms that would be so cool❤

  • @jamesjacobs4209
    @jamesjacobs420925 күн бұрын

    "Cruise Control", good writer and good delivery!

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    25 күн бұрын

    Aww - THANK YOU 🥰

  • @abbysillaman1244

    @abbysillaman1244

    25 күн бұрын

    I love Breea puns! Keep them coming 😀

  • @JonathanStrickland
    @JonathanStrickland20 күн бұрын

    On the last cruise we took, we were out at sea when a hurricane rolled into Florida. It extended our cruise by two full days. We had splurged on concierge level rooms, which ended up being a bargain once those extra days were added in. But I do admit that's not exactly something you can plan for.

  • @elizabethkhorshidianzadeh2827
    @elizabethkhorshidianzadeh282725 күн бұрын

    We're going on our first next yr. So excited! Not just our first Disney cruise, but our first cruise ever too! :)

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    25 күн бұрын

    Ahh! Have so much fun!! Can’t wait to hear about it!

  • @user-qq6bi5ir7p

    @user-qq6bi5ir7p

    24 күн бұрын

    You will have an amazing time!!

  • @user-cg5wd1zy3i

    @user-cg5wd1zy3i

    18 күн бұрын

    Which cruise

  • @jamesjacobs4209
    @jamesjacobs420925 күн бұрын

    Convict Mom, we all have a black sheep in our family. LOL

  • @GAURAV25855ify

    @GAURAV25855ify

    19 күн бұрын

    You and me both

  • @Scrapbooksista70
    @Scrapbooksista7025 күн бұрын

    We went to Arendelle for lunch instead of the buffet when we first boarded.

  • @zarfies23
    @zarfies2325 күн бұрын

    10-20-24 I can’t wait!!! We are on the wish!

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    25 күн бұрын

    I LOVE the Disney Wish!! Don’t forget to check out the adults-only infinity pool, if you’re able! Literally one of my FAVORITE spots on the ENTIRE ship!

  • @pete_stumme
    @pete_stumme17 күн бұрын

    We went on our first one in February. Once we got on board, it was time to explore and the ship and visit the bar 😀

  • @abbyrittberg812
    @abbyrittberg81225 күн бұрын

    It’s been a dream of mine to take a Disney Cruise.

  • @Herola279
    @Herola27924 күн бұрын

    My family is going on our first cruise ever in September. I am really excited.

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    23 күн бұрын

    Which ship are you sailing on??

  • @GAURAV25855ify

    @GAURAV25855ify

    19 күн бұрын

    Where is this cruise in Florida or california dud u know they haveba disney resort in Hilton Head South.Carolina

  • @salvatorestabile5547
    @salvatorestabile554719 күн бұрын

    I love your channel. I do want to plan a Disney vacation sometime and your channel is always so informative and your voice is very pleasant and makes the videos fly by.

  • @DFBGuide

    @DFBGuide

    19 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @acefox1
    @acefox124 күн бұрын

    13:20 I have to disagree with you about the tip to go to Guest Services as soon as you get on the ship. Boarding Day is the busiest day at Guest Services with the longest lines. That’s the number 1 way to lose valuable cruise time that you paid for. For dining reservations or adjustments go to the open restaurant instead. If it’s a minor request or question use the Guest Services chat feature on the app. I would only go to Guest Services on boarding day if there was a significant issue with the cabin that the steward can’t address or something else that needs immediate attention. The line at Guest Services at night or after boarding day is usually non-existent. Much more efficient use of time.

  • @leilanilei
    @leilanilei25 күн бұрын

    I love disney cruise videos ❤😊

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    25 күн бұрын

    We do too 🤩

  • @JyllianAdams-ql9tn

    @JyllianAdams-ql9tn

    25 күн бұрын

    same!😉

  • @itsclarissa6033
    @itsclarissa60335 күн бұрын

    Can we get a video on cruising with just adults? including what Disney ships are better suited for that?🤓 Contemplating if DCL is worth it or if it’s better suited for only families with children.

  • @sinistralwing
    @sinistralwing25 күн бұрын

    Going on our first Disney cruise in September for Halloween and I'm so hype

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    25 күн бұрын

    🎃👻

  • @Swimmer1204
    @Swimmer120425 күн бұрын

    I love this!! I’d really love it if you would post more videos about cruises, since I’m going on a Disney cruise this summer!

  • @nitewrtrr2560
    @nitewrtrr256025 күн бұрын

    it's a small point, but besides attracting new cruisers, the reason new ships do the shorter routes is something else you are familiar with, guest throughput (like rides). New ships are big with established cruisers too... so the shorter trips makes the new ships available to more people.

  • @allisonpageglibowski875
    @allisonpageglibowski87514 күн бұрын

    That looks So good

  • @cristinafrank1885
    @cristinafrank188525 күн бұрын

    Very helpful video! I’m going on my first ever Disney Cruise in October for Halloween on the High Seas and I can’t wait!

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    25 күн бұрын

    Ooh!! That’ll be so fun!!

  • @cristinafrank1885

    @cristinafrank1885

    25 күн бұрын

    @@dfbbreea Thank you!

  • @user-cg5wd1zy3i
    @user-cg5wd1zy3i18 күн бұрын

    I might go on the magic or wish next year just to see the new island lookout cay

  • @tchrof6th
    @tchrof6th25 күн бұрын

    This is my next step

  • @amydoran9987
    @amydoran998725 күн бұрын

    I’ve never gone on a cruise. If I did, I would 💯 choose a Disney cruise. It’s my new dream vacation.

  • @mandarinduck

    @mandarinduck

    25 күн бұрын

    It's on my bucket list but the price difference between a non-Disney cruise and a Disney cruise is so big that it's almost hard to justify.

  • @user-em1jj5ov2w
    @user-em1jj5ov2w25 күн бұрын

    I am going on in 12 days!!!!

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    24 күн бұрын

    YAAAAAY!!!!

  • @user-em1jj5ov2w

    @user-em1jj5ov2w

    24 күн бұрын

    @@dfbbreea thank you I'm so happy we are going on the disney wish!!!

  • @catmcross1
    @catmcross121 күн бұрын

    As much as I'd love to use the gym on board, I'm willing to bet they don't have anything heavy enough. I may not be able to lift like I'm used to, but I have a feeling there's enough to keep me active without it

  • @babyhols777
    @babyhols77725 күн бұрын

    Can someone please explain why shops are closed when at port?!? Why would disney sacrifice money they could earn

  • @jeffreyclinard2002

    @jeffreyclinard2002

    25 күн бұрын

    It's almost always due to local regulations, including both labor laws and tax issues.

  • @collinfossell
    @collinfossell25 күн бұрын

    Hi AJ, it’s Colin. I just watched your video about the Disney Cruise Line app. My question is for you, because I’m gonna be flying in to Orlando from Spokane Washington 5 to 6 days before the cruise due to going to Disney World, and then fly home the next morning after the cruise, after I get off the ship, if I decide to take Ground transportation to, and from Disney World, And if my flight leaves at 7:10 AM with the Alaska Airlines the next morning to fly home, what can I do while at Disney World after debarking the ship for example I have a Resort day to do laundry, or take a dip in the pool after getting off ship? Something like that, and what time will the buses leave for Canaveral to go back to Disney World resort? And will the buses have electrical outlets on board so like if I want to charge my phone for while on the bus?

  • @CATHY-qn3uq
    @CATHY-qn3uq23 күн бұрын

    If you have the early breakfast is it possible to go back to your state room and still get off the ship by departure time if you want to keep your luggage but pick it up in your room after breakfast, thanks for the input.

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    22 күн бұрын

    You’ll have to take your luggage with you to breakfast! Last time I was on the Disney Wish, I didn’t put my luggage out the night before, and I had to wheel it over to the Frozen Dining Adventure location. We put our luggage out in the restaurant’s extended hallway, though, so it didn’t crowd us during breakfast!

  • @Failed_underdogg
    @Failed_underdogg20 күн бұрын

    Just got off the Disney wonder, had a wonderful trip just got engaged at Palo! Wanted to make sure people knew I bought a Coco popcorn bucket from California adventure and they did that. Just wanted to let people know. They will confiscate your Coco popcorn bucket because it’s in the shape of a guitar. I have no idea why but I did get it at the end of the cruise ship.

  • @DFBGuide

    @DFBGuide

    20 күн бұрын

    Congrats on your engagement!!

  • @TVTIME-be8ze
    @TVTIME-be8ze25 күн бұрын

    I just wanna go on a Disney cruise just one more time. I went twice when I was younger. I don’t know about the prices now.

  • @carmenseufert9969
    @carmenseufert996925 күн бұрын

    I'm such a planner that all disney trips seem not like a vacation but a challenge!! A challenge I will lose

  • @JyllianAdams-ql9tn

    @JyllianAdams-ql9tn

    25 күн бұрын

    yessss! hahahaha 😊

  • @lunab9140
    @lunab914024 күн бұрын

    Hey AJ and team! Question - is cruising by yourself possible to do? Like does it take away from the experience of certain things (i.e. dinner reservations at certain restaurants) or is it just okay? I'm the only one in my family that wants to go on a Disney cruise, lol. So, I have thought of the idea of going by myself.

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    23 күн бұрын

    That’s entirely up to you! Honestly, we’ve taken all sorts of solo Disney trips in the past and have had a great time. A solo cruise gives you the freedom to plan a vacation however YOU see fit. But a solo cruise isn’t for everyone, especially for those who might want a companion when sailing over to a new country. You’ll just have to weigh the pros and cons!

  • @lunab9140

    @lunab9140

    23 күн бұрын

    Thanks! I honestly don't mind the 'out of country' since I will be on a ship the entire time, lol. But thanks so much for the information and advice!

  • @NisaNJames
    @NisaNJames25 күн бұрын

    We did a Disney cruise a long time ago and it was a lot of fun, but we only had two little kids then. Now we’re family of six and we just can’t afford it. We are going to try a royal Caribbean cruise in January though.

  • @GAURAV25855ify

    @GAURAV25855ify

    19 күн бұрын

    When did u do it

  • @noellejolie-boaz2379
    @noellejolie-boaz237922 күн бұрын

    I see you mentioned breakfast, lunch, and late night snacks with room service... Does DCL not offer dinner items during dinner time?

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    22 күн бұрын

    Room service is 24 hours! So whenever you want to order it, go for it!

  • @BeFruitfulMomma
    @BeFruitfulMomma22 күн бұрын

    I'm planning our Disney cruise now. Mostly research. Which month is the best time to go on a Disney Cruise?

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    22 күн бұрын

    There’s a LOT of factors to consider for a cruise that’ll make this answer different for EVERYONE! (Ie: which ship do you wanna take, where do you want to sail to, when is it most convenient for your group, etc.) BUT we actually have a whole video about this on our channel, called “The BEST Times To Go On A Disney Cruise in 2024,”that dives into more of the specifics you might be after 🚢

  • @GAURAV25855ify
    @GAURAV25855ify19 күн бұрын

    They need a marvel cruise and a marvel studio amusement park

  • @richardmercer2337
    @richardmercer233725 күн бұрын

    Perhaps worth mentioning --- if you're beginning to plan, there's a good chance ypur cruise wiil happen in 2025

  • @novias32
    @novias3225 күн бұрын

    They did away with boarding times on our last Disney cruise and I was so confused! We arrived at 12 with a 2p boarding time but they ushered us into the check in line saying that things have changed. Maybe it was just my sailing? (San Diego/April 2024)

  • @vincent412l7

    @vincent412l7

    25 күн бұрын

    I think if they can get you in they will. If it's busy you'll wait, but if there's a lull they may move you through.

  • @carlygee8866
    @carlygee886625 күн бұрын

    I just got back from my disney cruise and planning the next one for 2025 =]

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    25 күн бұрын

    Ooooh - which ship are you picking this time??

  • @boymomj221
    @boymomj22125 күн бұрын

    Now I was to book a cruise.

  • @dfbbreea

    @dfbbreea

    24 күн бұрын

    It’s very tempting…

  • @miguelmadera8891
    @miguelmadera889125 күн бұрын

    11-5-24

  • @Uozrongwidu
    @Uozrongwidu25 күн бұрын

    “New cruisers make shorter cruises” and then there is me

  • @Therealwojo
    @Therealwojo24 күн бұрын

    Your poor mother. 🤣🤣

  • @colo5220
    @colo522024 күн бұрын

    It will cost you an extra one arm and one leg. lol

  • @babyhols777
    @babyhols77725 күн бұрын

    The expensive wifi puts me off ever going

  • @GAURAV25855ify
    @GAURAV25855ify19 күн бұрын

    India and china needs to.invest in disney

  • @xocaitlinnpattz
    @xocaitlinnpattz16 күн бұрын

    The right way to plan a Disney cruise: don’t

  • @taylordanielsmusic
    @taylordanielsmusic24 күн бұрын

    Would love a video on gluten free food/allergy friendly food that’s available on Disney Cruises! Especially regarding buffets & food available on Castaway Cay. 🫶