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we are castaway club gold members

disney cruise state rooms are not ready until 1:30

pack what you need in your carry on

feel free to decorate

you can bring alcohol

you can bring your own snacks and bottled water on board

you even bring a case of water

just make sure that you pack it in your carry on luggage

soda

there are two beverage stations near the buffet restaurant

you have access to the drink stations as much as you would like

the “drink of the day” is a discount

the drink of the day will be listed on the front page of your disney cruise navigator

macaroni & cheese

when the ship is at port

once the ship is in port

pirate night is a night where the ship totally transforms into a pirate ship filled

if you do forget to pack something

disney cruise gratuities are included in bar purchases

pay attention to the bar tab so you don't double tip

room service is free

we love to order coffee and pastries the night before so they be delivered when we wake up

you can win free disney cruise line swag

family game nights and you win free disney cruise line swag

we've gotten water key chains & even baseball caps

there is free self-serve ice cream on the disney cruise ship & at castaway cay

you can bring some sprinkles from home to make your very own sundae

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ohana breakfast at polynesian resort

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disney cruise secrets you probably don't know

by: author kristi

categories disney cruise line

that means that we have cruised

because we are frequent cruisers

heck

these are things that everyone on a disney cruise should know so please share it

your luggage may not arrive until much later

you can bring your luggage on board the ship and you can also take it off when you disembark

if you have a late check in time ) you might be better off carrying on your luggage yourself

this means you know that you will have your luggage when you room opens

stateroom doors are magnetic

making your stateroom door stand out will make finding your room that much easier

these beverages must be

corking fee is $

at concessions

movies

day on your cruise

kids can eat first

those dining

this is because many parents choose to have the kids leave

if you don't plan on having your kids leave

you can order things that aren't on the menu

order what you want on the dining menu

our best disney cruise secrets is to just ask

disney wants to make you happy & will go out of their way to accommodate picky eaters

be sure to get what you need before the ship docks

nearly every disney cruise has a pirate night

get your pirate gear before you arrive; it will be much cheaper

the cruises that do not have a pirate night typically have a themed night. usually

find out which one you will have when you book your cruise

this is probably one of the most important disney cruise secrets

disney cruise line will help you celebrate special occasions

if you are celebrating a special event like a birthday

they might surprise you

disney will provide you

it's the stuff too! they will replenish this throughout the cruise

this will help you when packing

the disney cruise room service menu contains things you might not otherwise get on the cruise

if you have a tooth before bed

watch shows on the tv in your stateroom

want to see the show

while i wouldn't advise missing any of the shows

guest services has a hidden mickey challenge that will keep your kids busy

otherwise

it's so much fun to search the ships

there is a pin trading night on board

if your kids love to pin trade

it is only one night and lasts

we have gotten some pretty amazing pins at these events

what other disney cruise secrets do you have

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