My son has autism and is very particular about what he eats. The second day of the cruise, they didn't have anything on the menu he wanted. Our waiter, Frank, asked what he liked to eat and my son told him grilled cheese sandwich. Frank said it would take him a little bit longer than the rest of the meal, but he'd call around and guarantee my son would have a grilled cheese sandwich. Sure enough, Frank came through. Each night, our excellent waiter made sure my son had what he wanted!
grondhero that is so sweet! I remember my little brother not being able to decide which appetizer he wanted between 2and our waiter said he’d surprise him. Then came out with both. My brothers face was so worth it! I thought that was a magical experience. Yours is even more of an example of how hard they go to be above standard!
@@atlsongbyrd6084 I know this comment is 2 months old, but just in case you haven't found out yet, they will definitely have vegetarian options for her.
Please do more Disney Cruise videos! Not enough people cover the cruises versus the parks, it's great to see a video about them. I think I actually liked the cruise more than my last park visit.
A note on the Mickey bars. I asked my waiter one night for a mickey bar and they literally go above and beyond. He came out with a silver platter (literally) with a hood on it with 7 Mickey bars. He wanted me to take some back to the room just in case I wanted one later. I’ve been on 3 Disney cruises and they are literally the best for any age. My parents are on a royal Caribbean cruise rn and my mom has always wanted to go on one, but she said that their food is mediocre and there isn’t as much to do on their ships. Disney is the way to go!
Also I ordered 2 lobsters one time and they have no problem doing it. If you wanna try multiple things do it. My parents always said try something new and if you don’t like it then get something on the upper decks afterwards
@@MichaelJacksonArchives Why? because my daughter saw it and asked our server if she could have it and they said yes? It was our server who said lots of kids eat off the adult meue so what's the problem?
Agree with everything AJ shared. Took a mixology class and loved it! Though when I went in 2015, there was no Dole Whip so I'm really excited for that addition. DCL is awesome and can't wait to go again
You can now book mixology and drink classes PRIOR to cruises and if you wan to TRY to get Remy or Palo they are usually set up somewhere when you board
Alright! DCL! I love going on these cruises! It’s a great way to experience all Disney has to offer within a cruise experience. I definitely recommend going on one if you haven’t. I just can’t stop saying how good it is! One thing to add is that Cabanas, the buffet at the back of the boat for breakfast and lunch, is also open for dinner. If you don’t feel like going to your assigned restaurant, you can head up to Cabanas for a more quieter experience, sometimes with the same food as the restaurants below!
Yes, on bringing along water bottles! We also take the to Castaway Cay. It's a long walk from the beach to the drink stations and the bottles are much easier to carry in a backpack.
Dole whip with rum. The family tried them first at the Disneyland Hotel...and have NOT stopped. They were so happy to find out they will have them aboard.
I'm not sure... (I'm under 18: my parents pay) Sorry! But yes, I would still bring cash on board, just in case. Plus, when you go to a port of call, depending on where you are, some small places like restaurants may only take cash
lizciampa bring a credit card to pay after your cruise. In the meantime depending on your age you can charge it to your room, which is when you pay after the cruise
Tips are so-so in this and there's really are no secrets here, but... the video is really well produced, edited and voiced. Great video for a first time cruiser to see and catch a glimpse of what the ships have to offer.
I went on the Disney Wonder when I was 9 years old over ten years ago with my family and we always talk about how great of a cruise it was! I ate at least three mickey bars a day🤣 My family paid less than $2500 for all four of us but since then obviously the price has gone up quite a bit. Thank you for publishing this because it’s great to know what has changed! We’re planning on going on another Disney cruise soon.
Don't forget the free soft serve ice cream on the pool deck! And also the fact that the restaurants and ice cream on Castaway Cay are included in the cost of your cruise!
If I ever went on a Disney cruise, it would be the first week of July, from Vancouver to Alaska. First part is mostly because I am a Canadian American Citizen. July 1st is Canda day and July Forth Indepedence. Alaska is simply a place I'd love to visit.
As of my cruises last May and the ones I have had since then - you can book mixology when you book your port adventures, child care, adult dining . they fill up quickly .
Can you please do a video showing your favourite snacks and meals for the Disney quick service dining plan (snacks and counter service that are applicable for the dining plan and use the credits ) or a video where you essentially explain everything you need to know about the Disney dining plan stuff. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I would say go to the adult lounge if you don’t have any kids, but if you do, make sure you do some activities like karaokes and bingo, also try to see every show. The shows are broadway style shows and they are amazing. Make sure you bring like a yeti cup or a big reusable cup so that you can have a drink when you walk the shop. Also, you can take your food from the restaurant back to your stateroom, so that if you want a midnight snack, you can eat! Remember, there is a fridge in the stateroom. Ask for all the amenities that you can! Have fun!
Tim Barry Make sure you book excursions ahead of time if the ship will be stopping at ports. I always find the excursions very exciting and the tour guides are always very interesting and nice, so it’s a good experience to try disney’s own excursions. But going off on your own at ports is also still an option, just make sure you plan your day well and make sure you get back to the ship before it takes off.
They bring the Mickey bars to you at dinner if you ask as well! My sister got hers with mickey sprinkles too! The wait staff was super accommodating at dinner.
I love the ships (not boats)...can't wait for my next one. You can also fill water from your room, as the sinks in the rooms are filtered just as well as the water from the machine.
when i was a really little kid a family friend of ours gave me a vhs about the disney cruise line, i think the dream? it was basically a 10-30 minute (i can't remember how long) commercial but i loved every bit of it. i've still never been on a one though
What a perfect video! I just booked my trip to go on the Fantasy with my family. I was wondering if they had any food services operating 24hr and now I know :)
Yeah room service is pretty great, and the other thing is they have a pizza shop that stays open really really late but it does close it's not 24 hours
Regarding filling water and soda into your own containers, they have signs asking folks not to use personal containers. Did people still do it, yes but I didn’t.
Which ships Animators Palette is the one seen at 5:30 in the video? We've only been on the Dream and it looks very different and certainly didn't have Mickey walk through...loved it still but that looks cool!!
I went on a Disney cruise back in 2012 when I was 6 and I swear if I could just go back I would love to it was such an amazing experience and I wish I was older back then so I could’ve remembered more and done more because I didn’t realize how much of an exclusive trip it was 😩 I hope I one day go back there again, so much fun and such an awesome experience. Fyi I went on the wonder ship
Where is the best places to sit in every dining room. I would love to give my children the best experience being this is there first trip to Disney anything and we are starting it with the Disney Dream. Thank you for your videos they have been extremely helpful.
Franko Agostini The table that you get at the three main restaurants is “randomly” assigned to you. Disney will try to pair your family with another family with children of a similar age, however that is the only thing that’s guaranteed with your table assignment. From my experience, there really isn’t any bad table at the restaurants, since everyone will get the same or similar experience no matter where they sit. Hope this helps, and your children will definitely enjoy their first Disney cruise!
Yes, you can prebook the beverage tasting clases. Don’t wait until you board. They will sell out. These include Mixology, Champagne tasting, Stem to Stern, etc
More cruise videos please...maybe showing the different ships and rooms?? My Daughters want to go on a cruise but I dont know where to begin researching.
You can actually book alcohol tastings ahead of time. Such as mixology, liquor, wine, scotch, etc. tastings ahead of time. For my cruise in May on the Dream we are able to book these ahead of time. It opened up for us the same time that we could reserve Palo. However, I don't know if this is just a perk for platinum members since we do cruise a lot on DCL.
If you don’t really want what’s on the menu from one of the restaurants you are assigned that evening, you can order from any other restaurant. For instance, I loved the soup from animators palate from the night before and they went and got it for me while we were dining in another area.
Loretta White It’s the same as all other Disney cruises. They’ll occasionally have a guest speaker on European sailings talking about the history of the different ports, and a naturalist on the Alaskan sailings talking about the scenery around you
I’d love to see you do a Vlog on the difference between Palo vs Remy, which may be better? Menus for each restaurant? My wife & I will have 1 night away from the kiddos, so which option would be better?
Ooh, Tim, great idea. I'd probably do that as a blog post first, though. I will say, both are truly wonderful (and I don't say that lightly, because I usually don't find "fancy" dining worth the enormous costs). Honestly, I'd probably choose Remy. It's extraordinary.
Actually I think it would be completely fun. The biggest downside is that you still have to pay for two people for a room. 😞. But I would definitely recommend if you didn’t want to eat alone sign up for the table matching. You could meet some amazing people!
You have to paid in full to book Palo or Remy, You can book mixology ahead as long as your Paid in full, soda is only free in dining room during meals and or from the drink station on the pool deck, and the dole whip is more like a smoothie then anything and it is only one bar you can get it at.
Dole whip is definitely pineapple soft serve, not a smoothie. Maybe the dole whip mixed with alcohol is like a smoothie but dole whip itself is soft serve.
hey would love to know what kinds of foods are served at each of the restaurants if you could show the menus in a future video that would be awesome :)
Also, want to let everyone know that now you can book mixology classes before the cruise. However, even 90 days ahead, there were none available! If you join a Facebook group, there are some that are saying additional classes can be reserved. Of course, you have to call Disney Cruise Line to request.
And also, if you or your child orders something at dinner and do not like it you can most definitely get a new meal🙂 great for those picky eaters like myself!!
I just wanted to say thank you! During my planning for my first ever Disney World trip last year, your videos were so very helpful.. I am planning now for my first ever cruise and of course I chose Disney! and I'm so happy to see that you have cruise tip videos too!!
I have never seen it done in the parks. Our first DCL Is booked for July 2019. Does Disney offer to go containers for unfinished food on the ships or in the parks? Or do we have to toss it? I know they are at the resorts but I am one of those people that get full pretty quick and do not mind going back to finish a previous meal. I just thought I should ask :)
I have a question, my family is going on a Dream Cruise in September and by that time I'll be 18 for six months. Since I'm out of the Vibe😭, do you have any suggestions on what I can do, where I can go on the boat?
You indicate that the 24-Hour Room Service is included, but do the people who bring your food expect a tip? Are they suppose to expect a tip if it's included? I didn't use Room Service because of not knowing what is expected tip wise and would love to know so I can use it in the future. I tend to have a tight budget, so too much tipping is not an option.
Love this video! But last month, when I was on the dream, they had signs up at the beverages saying not to fill using your own bottle and asked to use the cups provided for health reasons
How about using your own refillable bottles for water? They tell you to use a fresh cup each time you get more drinks, how can you use the same bottle again and again?
Andreas Beer As far as I know you can use your own bottle/container to get drinks from the beverage station. I’ve found the use a fresh glass thing is a recommendation really, since no one checks to make sure you’re using a fresh glass
Is the Dole Whip free or is there a charge? The video appears to be from a bar so it appears that is not included like most of the other items you mention.
Catherine Haslam Right. I would just like tips on specific places to eat or things they have gluten free that you might not know to ask for. Would love a video on this for the parks too! 😀
You can ask I'm advance for your meals to be prepared with or without certain ingredients Or even at the same time you are dinning, due to the rotational dining, your server only needs to know this once It worked for my girlfriend as she can't consume dairy products
Melanie Shipley I found DFB’s vegan and vegetarian video helpful for me. I’m not either one but anything vegan is also dairy free which is an issue for me.
I have a question! If we book and adult dinner for the first night if our cruise does that mean we miss out on one of the 3 resturants in the rotational dinning? If so which night is the best night to book. It is a 5 night cruise don't know if that makes a difference.
Vivianna Carrillo Yes, you will miss dining one night in one of the main restaurants. Since you’re on a five night cruise, you will most likely dine there again at some point after you’ve eaten at Palo or Remy. With that in mind, there really is no “best night” to dine at the adults only restaurants
A couple important things missing from the video. Gratuity: That's a big one. You have to tip for everything. That includes room service. And unless u wanna choke on ur food then it's not completely free because you have to pay for ur drink (bottled or canned soda, juice, water, etc and any other drinks that they serve that are not fountain drinks). You can't go to the top deck to serve urself a fountain drink even if u wanted to because they close everything at like 10 or 11pm. Or at least that's the experience I had on my cruise. Also, I never made a reservation for Palo or Remy so I would've hoped that more info on pricing was included in this video. I believe there is an extra fee or u have to pay for ur meal but this video makes it sound like you can make a reservation and that's it. You can if you're willing to pay more for your dining experience.
Jay1637 technically you don’t have to tip for room service, but it is appreciated. As far as tips for everything, that’s standard cruise and Disney gives out recommendations. Also, with the drinks, I was on the dream in 2012ish and 2015 and the drinks were still there to fill up our cups all night. They can’t move them and they didn’t turn them off. They still had ice cream (for free) out at 2 am. Plus, she did mention getting the refillable cups to bring and store in your as an option to not choke on your food.
My son has autism and is very particular about what he eats. The second day of the cruise, they didn't have anything on the menu he wanted. Our waiter, Frank, asked what he liked to eat and my son told him grilled cheese sandwich. Frank said it would take him a little bit longer than the rest of the meal, but he'd call around and guarantee my son would have a grilled cheese sandwich. Sure enough, Frank came through. Each night, our excellent waiter made sure my son had what he wanted!
grondhero that is so sweet! I remember my little brother not being able to decide which appetizer he wanted between 2and our waiter said he’d surprise him. Then came out with both. My brothers face was so worth it! I thought that was a magical experience. Yours is even more of an example of how hard they go to be above standard!
Awesome my daughter is a vegetarian so I hope they have options for her
@@atlsongbyrd6084 I know this comment is 2 months old, but just in case you haven't found out yet, they will definitely have vegetarian options for her.
That happened to me when I was 5. don't judge me Im still a picky eater!
A kid after Walt's heart. He too liked grilled cheese sandwiches. :)
Please do more Disney Cruise videos! Not enough people cover the cruises versus the parks, it's great to see a video about them. I think I actually liked the cruise more than my last park visit.
So true! I love my DCL vacations even more than I enjoy WDW park vacations! More videos please :)
Yes!!! Please!!!
A note on the Mickey bars. I asked my waiter one night for a mickey bar and they literally go above and beyond. He came out with a silver platter (literally) with a hood on it with 7 Mickey bars. He wanted me to take some back to the room just in case I wanted one later. I’ve been on 3 Disney cruises and they are literally the best for any age. My parents are on a royal Caribbean cruise rn and my mom has always wanted to go on one, but she said that their food is mediocre and there isn’t as much to do on their ships. Disney is the way to go!
Also I ordered 2 lobsters one time and they have no problem doing it. If you wanna try multiple things do it. My parents always said try something new and if you don’t like it then get something on the upper decks afterwards
Nathan Ansley you can order as many entree's as you want
@@kraybrother8768 And Appetizers... And dessert... The Disney Cruise Line is awesome.
Wow! Thanks for the info.
Thank You for this comment. Single mom here. Saving for a Disney cruise for me n my 3. This is a big comment for me
Unlimited soft serve ice cream too. They had a soft serve machine on the wonder 3 three years ago on the top deck
Nicolas Gorman yup
Don't forget to grab a cookie ahead of time and crumble in some cookie bits!
Kids menu is just a suggestion. When we cruised with our then 3 year old we ordered he lobster Mac and cheese from the adult menu twice. She loved it.
very adventurous eater! same as my 2 yr old boy. he will try anything!
Phh, I'm 15 and I'll still eat off of the kids menu haha. There's no age limit on the kids menu for me!!
Hey Karen
Where's the manager?
You seem like a nice person who wouldn't ask for the manager though
@@MichaelJacksonArchives Why? because my daughter saw it and asked our server if she could have it and they said yes? It was our server who said lots of kids eat off the adult meue so what's the problem?
@@karenkurby I think they were making a lighthearted joke because your name is Karen LOL. Anyways, your story is amazing!
My cruise is 7 days away and I am so excited! This video was very helpful and informative
Agree with everything AJ shared. Took a mixology class and loved it! Though when I went in 2015, there was no Dole Whip so I'm really excited for that addition. DCL is awesome and can't wait to go again
You can now book mixology and drink classes PRIOR to cruises and if you wan to TRY to get Remy or Palo they are usually set up somewhere when you board
Alright! DCL! I love going on these cruises! It’s a great way to experience all Disney has to offer within a cruise experience. I definitely recommend going on one if you haven’t. I just can’t stop saying how good it is! One thing to add is that Cabanas, the buffet at the back of the boat for breakfast and lunch, is also open for dinner. If you don’t feel like going to your assigned restaurant, you can head up to Cabanas for a more quieter experience, sometimes with the same food as the restaurants below!
Great video! Can’t wait for more Disney cruise line episodes. Great quality!
Yes, on bringing along water bottles! We also take the to Castaway Cay. It's a long walk from the beach to the drink stations and the bottles are much easier to carry in a backpack.
I agree with everyone here! I’d love to see more Disney Cruise videos! I feel like there isn’t much information about them.
Dole whip with rum. The family tried them first at the Disneyland Hotel...and have NOT stopped. They were so happy to find out they will have them aboard.
Is there Tajin powder on board? You guys got me hooked on Dole Whips + Tajin powder.
Yay! Free Mickey Bars?! I can’t wait!
yeah but you have to tip
So do bring cash on board? I was told you can only use credit or a card that works like a magic band.
I'm not sure... (I'm under 18: my parents pay) Sorry! But yes, I would still bring cash on board, just in case. Plus, when you go to a port of call, depending on where you are, some small places like restaurants may only take cash
InTheLifeOfHermione you dont have to. Its just recommended.
lizciampa bring a credit card to pay after your cruise. In the meantime depending on your age you can charge it to your room, which is when you pay after the cruise
Tips are so-so in this and there's really are no secrets here, but... the video is really well produced, edited and voiced. Great video for a first time cruiser to see and catch a glimpse of what the ships have to offer.
I went on the Disney Wonder when I was 9 years old over ten years ago with my family and we always talk about how great of a cruise it was! I ate at least three mickey bars a day🤣 My family paid less than $2500 for all four of us but since then obviously the price has gone up quite a bit. Thank you for publishing this because it’s great to know what has changed! We’re planning on going on another Disney cruise soon.
I’m planning my fam’s cruise now. And I’m shocked how inexpensive (well…) some of the trips are. SOME of the trips.
Don't forget the free soft serve ice cream on the pool deck! And also the fact that the restaurants and ice cream on Castaway Cay are included in the cost of your cruise!
Kristina Valcarce yup
Our cruise got canceled! But I’m still watching this video 😅
If I ever went on a Disney cruise, it would be the first week of July, from Vancouver to Alaska. First part is mostly because I am a Canadian American Citizen. July 1st is Canda day and July Forth Indepedence. Alaska is simply a place I'd love to visit.
Fountain drinks, A.J! They are called fountain drinks!
Earl Watt it’s soda isn’t it?
its pop here
The mechanism for dispensing the soda or pop that AJ couldn’t remember is called a fountain. That’s what Earl was saying.
You can add all seminars before time. I always book them and better to because they book up fast.
As of my cruises last May and the ones I have had since then - you can book mixology when you book your port adventures, child care, adult dining . they fill up quickly .
Can you please do a video showing your favourite snacks and meals for the Disney quick service dining plan (snacks and counter service that are applicable for the dining plan and use the credits ) or a video where you essentially explain everything you need to know about the Disney dining plan stuff. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Please more Disney Cruise info!!! We’re going on our 1st cruise in Nov 2018. Any additional tips would be huge, thanks!
Tim Barry You’re going to love it! Disney does a great job with their cruises
What would you like to know? I've cruised Disney for the past 7 years.
I would say go to the adult lounge if you don’t have any kids, but if you do, make sure you do some activities like karaokes and bingo, also try to see every show. The shows are broadway style shows and they are amazing. Make sure you bring like a yeti cup or a big reusable cup so that you can have a drink when you walk the shop. Also, you can take your food from the restaurant back to your stateroom, so that if you want a midnight snack, you can eat! Remember, there is a fridge in the stateroom. Ask for all the amenities that you can! Have fun!
Tim Barry me too!
Tim Barry Make sure you book excursions ahead of time if the ship will be stopping at ports. I always find the excursions very exciting and the tour guides are always very interesting and nice, so it’s a good experience to try disney’s own excursions. But going off on your own at ports is also still an option, just make sure you plan your day well and make sure you get back to the ship before it takes off.
They bring the Mickey bars to you at dinner if you ask as well! My sister got hers with mickey sprinkles too! The wait staff was super accommodating at dinner.
We are headed back out on another cruise in a few months too!! You’re tips were everything I would have mentioned!!
Great info, our first cruise is in two weeks! Btw, it would be the “soda fountain” aka machine.
I love the ships (not boats)...can't wait for my next one. You can also fill water from your room, as the sinks in the rooms are filtered just as well as the water from the machine.
Great job, AJ, thanx! I've only been on 1 3-night DCL cruise, and have no idea when/if I'll ge tto do another one.
The soda machine is also called a soda or soft drink fountain
when i was a really little kid a family friend of ours gave me a vhs about the disney cruise line, i think the dream? it was basically a 10-30 minute (i can't remember how long) commercial but i loved every bit of it. i've still never been on a one though
We love you A.J.! Enjoy all of your tips!
Awesome!! I’d love to know about all of the dining on the cruise line!!!!
What a perfect video! I just booked my trip to go on the Fantasy with my family. I was wondering if they had any food services operating 24hr and now I know :)
Yeah room service is pretty great, and the other thing is they have a pizza shop that stays open really really late but it does close it's not 24 hours
Nice one, AJ! Love the Disney Cruise!
If you fill half a cup with green tea, half with lemonade, and then ice at the soda stations it is amazing!
Going on my first Disney cruise in 21 days! Wish you would post way more about DCL!
you will love it enjoy every minute
How was it
Regarding filling water and soda into your own containers, they have signs asking folks not to use personal containers. Did people still do it, yes but I didn’t.
Amanda H it’s better to use the cups provided by the cruise and then pour in your own bottle.
Absolutely love the Disney Cruise Line! Would love more videos like these to come :)
Which ships Animators Palette is the one seen at 5:30 in the video? We've only been on the Dream and it looks very different and certainly didn't have Mickey walk through...loved it still but that looks cool!!
Can you do a General Disney Cruise food video? I am thinking about going and do not know how it all works. Thanks AJ!
Awesome video! Wsih I saw this before I went on the dream... I would have eaten so many mickey ice cream bars!!
PLEASE make more Disney cruise videos I’m really thinking about going and this video was super helpful 👍🏻
I went on a Disney cruise back in 2012 when I was 6 and I swear if I could just go back I would love to it was such an amazing experience and I wish I was older back then so I could’ve remembered more and done more because I didn’t realize how much of an exclusive trip it was 😩 I hope I one day go back there again, so much fun and such an awesome experience. Fyi I went on the wonder ship
Where is the best places to sit in every dining room. I would love to give my children the best experience being this is there first trip to Disney anything and we are starting it with the Disney Dream. Thank you for your videos they have been extremely helpful.
Franko Agostini The table that you get at the three main restaurants is “randomly” assigned to you. Disney will try to pair your family with another family with children of a similar age, however that is the only thing that’s guaranteed with your table assignment. From my experience, there really isn’t any bad table at the restaurants, since everyone will get the same or similar experience no matter where they sit. Hope this helps, and your children will definitely enjoy their first Disney cruise!
Yes, you can prebook the beverage tasting clases. Don’t wait until you board. They will sell out. These include Mixology, Champagne tasting, Stem to Stern, etc
Great video- it’s called a fountain - fountain drinks/ beverages-Thanks
i dont know why im watching because i knew all this... guess im just so excited for my next disney cruise in may that im binging disney cruise videos!
More cruise videos please...maybe showing the different ships and rooms?? My Daughters want to go on a cruise but I dont know where to begin researching.
margaret beyer A Good place to start is disneycruise.com, the official site for Disney Cruises. You can also get a free planning video from there
oh i cant wait!!! Free Fountain soda an DOLE WHIP FLOATS!!! :D 174 days !!!
sheryl miller well the dole whip isn’t free, but it’s still good!
Dole whip root beer float?!?!
Great Press Release. Thank you for sharing Keep up the good work!
That Dole Whip looks soo good
I must watch this. We are going on the Fantasy very soon!
Thank you for this!!! We are going next year for the holidays and this will help with planning
Thanks for including something on Disney Cruise Line!
Great tips! We will be on the Disney Dream next Monday!
Can you do more cruise videos? We are thinking of doing the cruise as opposed to the park next vaca. We need food and attraction tips
Fight Ostin Fight They’ve done 2 more videos on Disney Cruise Line
I went on one of them for a week for Christmas it was AMAZING also they would fold our towels like origami and put out chocolate coins
You can actually book alcohol tastings ahead of time. Such as mixology, liquor, wine, scotch, etc. tastings ahead of time. For my cruise in May on the Dream we are able to book these ahead of time. It opened up for us the same time that we could reserve Palo. However, I don't know if this is just a perk for platinum members since we do cruise a lot on DCL.
If you don’t really want what’s on the menu from one of the restaurants you are assigned that evening, you can order from any other restaurant. For instance, I loved the soup from animators palate from the night before and they went and got it for me while we were dining in another area.
Can u please show us what’s included on a Alaska cruise or a European cruise ?? I love all your vlogs !!!!!!
Loretta White It’s the same as all other Disney cruises. They’ll occasionally have a guest speaker on European sailings talking about the history of the different ports, and a naturalist on the Alaskan sailings talking about the scenery around you
I’d love to see you do a Vlog on the difference between Palo vs Remy, which may be better? Menus for each restaurant? My wife & I will have 1 night away from the kiddos, so which option would be better?
Ooh, Tim, great idea. I'd probably do that as a blog post first, though. I will say, both are truly wonderful (and I don't say that lightly, because I usually don't find "fancy" dining worth the enormous costs). Honestly, I'd probably choose Remy. It's extraordinary.
Can’t wait to go back!
I would like to find out about going solo on a disney cruise. TY
Mj Brooklyn don’t do it. It’s a lot of married people with their children, and everything closes at midnight
Actually I think it would be completely fun. The biggest downside is that you still have to pay for two people for a room. 😞. But I would definitely recommend if you didn’t want to eat alone sign up for the table matching. You could meet some amazing people!
As mentioned, you pay double occupancy rate so you're better off bribing a friend and paying half of their fare.
@@angelaseminara2864 not really, they have events for just solo travelers and things are open past midnight.
Great tips, AJ!
You have to paid in full to book Palo or Remy, You can book mixology ahead as long as your Paid in full, soda is only free in dining room during meals and or from the drink station on the pool deck, and the dole whip is more like a smoothie then anything and it is only one bar you can get it at.
Dole whip is definitely pineapple soft serve, not a smoothie. Maybe the dole whip mixed with alcohol is like a smoothie but dole whip itself is soft serve.
Thank you! We go on our first cruise ever this spring and this really helps!
youll love it went on three disney cruises in the last two years
do you have any info about the marvel ship they are supposed to be starting this year
I've always wanted to go on the cruise tbh, they look so fun.
Lameashellcosplay Yes, they are very fun ! :)
hey would love to know what kinds of foods are served at each of the restaurants if you could show the menus in a future video that would be awesome :)
Also you can order items served In any of the rotational restaurants. I love getting my escargot every night
We'd love to do a Disney cruise one day- these tips are great!
You can also have a Mickey head ice cream bar for dessert at dinner not only from room service
Also, want to let everyone know that now you can book mixology classes before the cruise. However, even 90 days ahead, there were none available! If you join a Facebook group, there are some that are saying additional classes can be reserved. Of course, you have to call Disney Cruise Line to request.
*TIP!*
Specialty drinks like Shirley Temples are not included most times but are free at dinner.
My first cruise is in 3 days! I can't wait!
And also, if you or your child orders something at dinner and do not like it you can most definitely get a new meal🙂 great for those picky eaters like myself!!
I ‘m going to Disney cruise for spring break . Thank you so much.i did not know that 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
I just wanted to say thank you! During my planning for my first ever Disney World trip last year, your videos were so very helpful.. I am planning now for my first ever cruise and of course I chose Disney! and I'm so happy to see that you have cruise tip videos too!!
Well Done! Thank you.
Love this channel :))
Thanks AJ, great tips.
Of course I already knew those because I’m the biggest Disney cruise fan in the universe😉
We MUST head out on a Disney Cruise!
Mickey bars are better from room service because they are very frozen...in the main dining rooms they are kind of melty
I wonder if they also have the Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches? They are definitely the best ice cream.
Paul Adler Haven’t seen any when I’ve been on. Maybe soon though :)
I have never seen it done in the parks. Our first DCL Is booked for July 2019. Does Disney offer to go containers for unfinished food on the ships or in the parks? Or do we have to toss it? I know they are at the resorts but I am one of those people that get full pretty quick and do not mind going back to finish a previous meal. I just thought I should ask :)
Xyita Green Yes, they do pack up any unfinished food you want to take back to your room at the restaurants
I have a question, my family is going on a Dream Cruise in September and by that time I'll be 18 for six months. Since I'm out of the Vibe😭, do you have any suggestions on what I can do, where I can go on the boat?
Can you do an update on what's going on with the new alcohol addition to the 2018 dining plan?
You indicate that the 24-Hour Room Service is included, but do the people who bring your food expect a tip? Are they suppose to expect a tip if it's included? I didn't use Room Service because of not knowing what is expected tip wise and would love to know so I can use it in the future. I tend to have a tight budget, so too much tipping is not an option.
Most cruise lines expect a tip and if you don’t tip it’ll be slower service however you don’t have to tip, we never did
I think it’s like the bar they add a gratuity on the bill
You don't have to tip like in restaurants or bars. A couple dollars will be enough and something is always better than nothing:
Love this video!
But last month, when I was on the dream, they had signs up at the beverages saying not to fill using your own bottle and asked to use the cups provided for health reasons
Yup, that's what we did.
We brought water bottles and filled them up using the disposable cup. Filled 3 water bottles with 1 cup
iskijay ohhhh okay
Health reasons!? Yea okay! If people knew the goop that builds up in soda lines, you'ld Never drink from a fountain Ever again!
Chynna Raymundo has
I know.
How about using your own refillable bottles for water? They tell you to use a fresh cup each time you get more drinks, how can you use the same bottle again and again?
Andreas Beer As far as I know you can use your own bottle/container to get drinks from the beverage station. I’ve found the use a fresh glass thing is a recommendation really, since no one checks to make sure you’re using a fresh glass
I'm going on the Disney Dream soon!
Is the Dole Whip free or is there a charge? The video appears to be from a bar so it appears that is not included like most of the other items you mention.
Thank you 💖👍🏼
Can you do a video about handling food allergies on a Disney cruise? Gluten free for us but I'm sure others have other ones. Thanks!
You can just add that to your reservation. Call the number and they will note it. They are awesome about it!
Catherine Haslam Right. I would just like tips on specific places to eat or things they have gluten free that you might not know to ask for. Would love a video on this for the parks too! 😀
You can ask I'm advance for your meals to be prepared with or without certain ingredients
Or even at the same time you are dinning, due to the rotational dining, your server only needs to know this once
It worked for my girlfriend as she can't consume dairy products
Melanie Shipley I found DFB’s vegan and vegetarian video helpful for me. I’m not either one but anything vegan is also dairy free which is an issue for me.
Dole whip is dairy free - isn't that lovely?
I have a question! If we book and adult dinner for the first night if our cruise does that mean we miss out on one of the 3 resturants in the rotational dinning? If so which night is the best night to book. It is a 5 night cruise don't know if that makes a difference.
Vivianna Carrillo Yes, you will miss dining one night in one of the main restaurants. Since you’re on a five night cruise, you will most likely dine there again at some point after you’ve eaten at Palo or Remy. With that in mind, there really is no “best night” to dine at the adults only restaurants
For the mixology courses, is the tip included in the price or should I tip extra (& how much)?
Paul Towarnicki Tip is included. There is no need to tip additional for the mixology courses
A couple important things missing from the video. Gratuity: That's a big one. You have to tip for everything. That includes room service. And unless u wanna choke on ur food then it's not completely free because you have to pay for ur drink (bottled or canned soda, juice, water, etc and any other drinks that they serve that are not fountain drinks). You can't go to the top deck to serve urself a fountain drink even if u wanted to because they close everything at like 10 or 11pm. Or at least that's the experience I had on my cruise. Also, I never made a reservation for Palo or Remy so I would've hoped that more info on pricing was included in this video. I believe there is an extra fee or u have to pay for ur meal but this video makes it sound like you can make a reservation and that's it. You can if you're willing to pay more for your dining experience.
Jay1637 technically you don’t have to tip for room service, but it is appreciated. As far as tips for everything, that’s standard cruise and Disney gives out recommendations. Also, with the drinks, I was on the dream in 2012ish and 2015 and the drinks were still there to fill up our cups all night. They can’t move them and they didn’t turn them off. They still had ice cream (for free) out at 2 am. Plus, she did mention getting the refillable cups to bring and store in your as an option to not choke on your food.