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What to Expect on a Disney Cruise

Disney Travel Secrets - How to do Disney

Release Date: 01/05/2026

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464 - Are you considering a Disney cruise but not sure what to expect? In this comprehensive Disney cruise guide, hosts Rob and Kerri Stuart share insider tips from the cruise pros.

Get help planning your next Disney Destination Vacation HERE

What You'll Learn About Disney Cruises:

Disney Cruise Ships & Fleet Overview:

  • Complete breakdown of all Disney cruise ships: Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy, Wish, Treasure, and Destiny
  • How Disney revolutionized family cruising starting in 1998
  • Why Disney cruises don't have casinos or drink packages
  • The difference between classic ships vs. new Wish-class ships
  • Hidden details and Disney magic throughout each vessel

Disney Cruise Planning Essentials:

  • Should you choose your ship or destination first?
  • Understanding Castaway Club status levels (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Pearl)
  • Advanced reservation strategies for dining and experiences
  • Pro tips for booking the Royal Gathering with Disney princesses
  • When to arrive before your cruise and transfer options

Disney Cruise Dining & Entertainment:

  • How rotational dining works (unique to Disney!)
  • Adult-exclusive restaurants: Palo, Remy, and Enchante
  • Broadway-style shows and first-run movies onboard
  • Character meet and greets throughout your sailing

Disney Private Islands:

  • Insider look at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
  • Why Disney's private islands preserve natural beauty
  • Beach locations spanning both Caribbean and Atlantic waters

Concierge Class Benefits:

  • Why Rob and Kerri highly recommend concierge if possible
  • Stress-free reservation process and priority boarding
  • Best cabin locations on each ship class

Disney Cruise Destinations:

  • Caribbean and Bahamas sailings from Florida
  • Alaska cruises on Disney Magic and Wonder
  • European Mediterranean itineraries on Disney Dream
  • Why European Disney cruises sell out quickly in concierge

Whether you're planning your first Disney cruise, looking to upgrade to concierge class, or deciding between Disney's classic ships and new Wish-class vessels, this episode covers everything you need to know. Rob and Kerri also share their back-to-back cruise plans for September 2026 and invite listeners to join them!

Mentioned in This Episode:

  • Just Add Water: Your Guide to the Ultimate Cruise Vacation (newly updated for 2026)
  • Wine Bar George at Disney Springs partnership
  • Saltgrass Steakhouse near Disney Springs
  • Giordano's Pizza Orlando locations

Planning a Disney Cruise? Contact Creating Magic Vacations at creatingmagicvacations.com to work with Rob, Kerri, or their team of Disney cruise specialists.