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.

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 ❤

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!!!

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

"Cruise Control", good writer and good delivery!

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

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.

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

My first cruise was on the "old" disney magic, and i fell in love!

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!

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

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 😀

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

That looks So good

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

I can't wait to go I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖

I can't wait to go with my mom in my dad in my little sisters in my little brothers I'm so excited😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖

I'm soooooo excited to get in the pool at Disney cruise I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖💖

I'm soooooo excited to watch the show at Disney cruise I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖💖

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

me in my mom in my dad in my little sisters in my little brothers is so ready for fun at Disney cruise we already sign up for Disney cruise I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖

I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖

This is my next step

I love disney cruise videos ❤😊

I'm soooo excited what kind of ice cream they have I'm soooooo excited to eat yummy ice cream at Disney cruise😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖

I can't wait to eat dinner with my mom in my dad in my little sisters at Disney cruise I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖💖

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

me in my mom in my dad in my little sisters in my little brothers going next week I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖

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?

Which Disney cruise is stopping in Dubai until December 2024?

It won’t let me opt out of the offer so I can download the guide.

Please include information on gratuity.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

11-5-24

Concierge can book 130 days out. Pearl is 123 days

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

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

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.

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

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

I can't wait to see mickey mouse next week in take pictures with mickey mouse I'm soooooo excited😀😀😀😀😀🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖

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.

Now I was to book a cruise.

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)

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

I am going on in 12 days!!!!

They need a marvel cruise and a marvel studio amusement park

Your poor mother. 🤣🤣

Step one: Google Disney cruise Step two: Have someone destroy your computer Step three: Have your hands wrapped so they are unusable. Step four: More severe version of step three that we hope is unnecessary.

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

The expensive wifi puts me off ever going

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

India and china needs to.invest in disney

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

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. 🫶