What should I wear on the first day of a Disney Cruise?

There is virtually no need for anything other than the most casual clothing during the day on the ship. There are laundry rooms for guest use on all four Disney ships.

How do people dress on a Disney cruise?

A: In general, most onboard dining locations are "cruise casual,” so casual attire, such as shorts and T-shirts, is permitted, with the exception of swimwear and tank tops. Most cruises have special theme nights that provide opportunities to dress up for a one-of-a-kind family photo.

Do I need to pack towels for Disney Cruise?

Towels. There isn't any need to bring towels onboard a Disney cruise. You can have as many as you want and someone will even launder them for you!

Do first time Disney cruises get a lanyard?

If you've already been on a Disney cruise in the past, you'll receive a lanyard as a member of the Castaway Club. But if it's your first trip with Disney Cruise Line, you won't be receiving a lanyard.

Do I need to bring shampoo on a Disney cruise?

In your stateroom you will find wonderful and luxurious H2O+ spa products including bar soap, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner! Your stateroom host or hostess will replenish as needed, so there is no need to bring your own toiletries!

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How much do you tip room service on Disney Cruise?

The total amount you will tip is determined by the number of nights of your cruise and the number of people in your sailing party. The recommended amounts per night are $1 for Head Server, $4.50 for Server, $3.50 for Assistant Server, and $4.50 for Stateroom Host/Hostess per person in your party.

How many bags can you take on a Disney Cruise?

Disney Cruise Line allows guests to check up to two bags per person (of 50 pounds or less each), and carry one one bag and one personal item, so it's very similar to airline restrictions.

Do they give you towels when you get off the ship at Castaway Cay?

When you disembark your cruise ship to enjoy your time on Castaway Cay, you will be welcomed to Disney's private island by helpful Crew Members handing out towels.

Can I bring flat iron on Disney Cruise?

You'll be happy to know that flat irons and curling irons are permitted in staterooms on Disney Cruise ships.

How do you bring water on a Disney Cruise?

Disney Cruise Line does allow for guests to bring their own beverages onboard, including bottled water and alcohol (when following Disney Cruise Line's alcohol policy). If you plan to bring your own bottled water onboard, it must be carried on the ship in your carry-on luggage.

What is cruise casual attire?

Cruise casual is the dress code on Norwegian. That includes khakis, jeans, shorts and casual shirts for men and summer and casual dresses, skirts, regular or capri pants, shorts, jeans and tops for women. Swimwear is fine at the buffet and outdoor restaurants -- so long as you put on a cover-up and footwear.

What do you wear on a cruise at night?

For women, this means skirts, pants, or jeans with a casual top. For men, they are required to wear pants or jeans with a short sleeve sport shirt. Shorts and flip-flops are not permitted in the evenings. On Evening Chic nights, the dress code is dressier than smart casual but less so than a traditional formal night.

Is there a formal night on 5 day Disney cruise?

On a five night sailing, you can expect to have three nights of "Cruise Casual" dinner attire, one Semi-Formal evening, and one Pirate Night. Cruise Casual is defined as "no swimwear or tank tops".

What plugs on Disney Cruise?

All staterooms are equipped with multiple 110V outlets, which are standard in the U.S. and Canada. Staterooms on board Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy are equipped with a combination of 110V and 220 outlets (European).

Can I bring snacks on a Disney Cruise?

The Disney Cruise Line provides guidelines for bringing food onboard. You are welcome to bring nonperishable snack foods with you as long as they are sealed and in their original packaging. Perishable foods, open food containers, and homemade foods are not allowed on board so please plan accordingly!

Can I bring bottled water on Disney Cruise?

Yes, you may bring a case of bottled water along with you on your Disney Cruise so long as the water is unopened and packaged in its original packaging. It's very important that bottles of water are brought onboard in your carry-on luggage, not your checked baggage.

Is the food on Castaway Cay free?

Food is included on your Castaway Cay day

Meals are included on the ship on your Disney Cruise Line vacation, and food is also included on your day at Castaway Cay. From about 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., a beach barbecue buffet is served at three different locations: Cookie's BBQ, Cookie's Too BBQ and Serenity BBQ.

What is free on Castaway Cay?

Basketball Free Throw Challenge, Ping Pong & Shuffleboard (All FREE Castaway Cay Activities) In a nice shaded enclave, there is a great place to enjoy some fun games with the family and other cruise-goers. “In Da shade” is the place to be on a hot or rainy day.

Can you take shells from Castaway Cay?

This is because the one thing you can't bring back from any island, including Castaway Cay, is sea shells. Invariably upon returning to a ship at any port you will find a family discovering they have to give up all the shells the picked up on the beach that day.

How does luggage work on a Disney cruise?

It's important to know that when you board a Disney Cruise Line ship, very much like an airline, you check the majority of your luggage. Disney Cruise Line allows 2 checked bags per guest, 1 carry-on, and one personal item. Keep in mind though, that you generally won't go straight to your stateroom.

What is the cheapest month to take a Disney cruise?

Generally speaking, the least expensive time to take a Disney cruise is in mid- to late January, early February or early May. Some weeks in March and April also have lower-than-average prices. Later in the year, September and early November and early December are good options.

What do you wear on a Disney cruise to the Bahamas?

Is it worth getting a balcony on a cruise?

If you're sailing in the Mediterranean or to another scenic destination, the view is definitely worth the money, Driscoll says. "If you're doing an Alaska cruise, it's so nice out on the balcony, watching the glaciers," he says. "You see all the people on their balconies watching the beauty go by."

Does Disney Cruise have free food?

Dining Rooms: All of your meals are included in the cost of your cruise, and what's so great about a Disney Cruise is you get rotational dining, which means you get to eat in all the restaurants on board, rotating every night.

Do you have to pay gratuity on Disney Cruise?

15% gratuity is automatically added to bar, beverage, wine and deck service tabs. You may wish to prepay your gratuities up to three days before embarking on your Disney Cruise. For your convenience, if you do not prepay, the suggested gratuities will be added to your onboard account based on the amounts above.