We Took a Disney Cruise, Was it Worth A STAGGERING $1000 Per Night?
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- Join us onboard the Disney Magic where we talk about the HUGE PRICES for sailing with Disney Cruise Line.
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Spend the day with us as we try cruise food, entertainment and tour the ship. We compare Disney Cruise Line to other companies like Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean, we let you know how Disney is different and we ask the big question, is it worth the money? The newest Disney ships, the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure are even more expensive, what do you think about the cost of a Disney cruise? Let us know in the comments.
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You guys are absolutely my “fraverite” and the total reason my family decided to go on our first cruise! Thank you for all you do.
It is soooo cute
'fraverite' has me happy everytime!!
They're "absolutleh stonning"
@@alyshaapplebaum2890 😂🤣😂🤣
That's so awesome, thanks so much for watching!
Two of my absolute favorite content creators!! If all of social media was conducted with honesty and integrity like this the world would be a better place! ❤
Mine too! 😊
Aww thanks so much!
And phenomenal charm!
My thoughts exactly!! Thank you!!
You are crazy. They are telling you what the cruise line wants them to. Don’t believe everything you see on line. Please
We have Jam and Jelly in America. Jam(made with whole fruit) and Jelly (made with fruit juice) is not the same thing. It's categorized differently.
Same as in the UK then, good to know 👍🏼
Fair enough but in South Carolina most people say jelly for both. That said, jam is better!
Same in Canada angelsmilkyway4352! Yummy, we have both, as you describe. 😊
Peanut butter, jam, and jelly all come in jars not tubs.
In the UK jelly = jello, and jam = jelly.
You guys just crack me up. I love your kindness towards each other and your sense of humour. Cruise on!
Thank you!
In the US we have:
Jelly made with strained fruit juice. There are no pieces of fruit in jelly. Jam: Jam is made with mashed fruit. Preserves: Preserves have whole fruit or large pieces of fruit.
I was going to explain this to the boys but your explanation was so much clearer.
@@jayoneill1533 How nice thank you!
@mtnmagic1998 Yes! I was going to say,
Jelly: clear
Jam: substance
Yes, jam is called jam here, too.
Don’t be scared off of DCL by their quote of $1k/day. That is an EXORBITANTLY price hiked cruise, both because it is during peak season and because it’s an island premiere. I am going on the Fantasy this September for a tiny bit more than $200 per day, which is comparably the same I have paid (adjusted for inflation) for the last 5 years cruising with Disney.
I came here to say the same thing. Much more affordable than most think! Our cruise on the Fantasy in October was more around $500 total per day for a deluxe extended size verandah room for 2 people. And inside/ocean view was closer to 150-200 a day for two people. And it was a week long itinerary with Halloween on high seas theme.
@@MaryMHeath The Halloween cruise would be perfect for me.
I used to have a shirt that had the saying “Life’s too short. eat dessert first.” On it.
I recently did a four night cruise on the Disney wish May 6-10 with my daughter who has down syndrome. We had a wonderful time I loved the food and the entertainment was the best❤
Lovey!
Part of the value too is that the kids club is unlimited and included. It's a better value if you have kids. Other cruise lines charge for it or charge after a certain number of hours. And there is one restaurant that is considered specialty on Disney, but everything else is included (except of course, alcohol). You also don't need to buy a drink package for soda.
We found that by sailing on the off season we can go on a Disney cruise for under $1,000 a night and stay concierge - but it takes some real work to make it happen
UPDATE: my partner reminded me that the amount we each paid adds up to over a thousand a night so I stand corrected 😂
Bargains are out there!
I'm so happy they added the fries to the gyros place. Years ago, when I was on the Wonder, I had to go to the burger place to get fries with my gyro. Once the guys behind the counter were maybe kind of laughing at me because I wanted loaded fries, not a gyro, and it was obvious because I was holding my plate of fries, and asking for just toppings from the gyros counter, but they just asked for my plate of fries and put everything on top.
When you look at the cost of staying at a Disney Hotel on Concierge level vs taking a Disney Cruise when you look at them food and the experience a Disney Cruise is seeming that way to go for the experience and the food and the port calls combined with the onboard entertainment
Our first family cruise was on Disney, and included 3 days in the parks afterwards. After the cruise, the park felt like a cheap version of what we experienced on the water, and we never did the "sea and land" combo again because we were so disappointed in the parks experience. Admittedly, no rides or animals on the cruise, but the Disney experience on the ship was unparalleled. If your toddler son is bored from meeting Mickey/Minnie over the course of a week, you know the experience was truly "immersive"! :)
After nearly spending a week at the Contemporary Resort + a few parks I wish we went on a Disney cruise instead. When you account for food, I’m sure the cruise would have been cheaper.
Yep so true!
Being from Australia I really don’t get the daily gratuity add on. Why aren’t these costs just included in price?
Hi Ben and David it’s only me again - I hope you’ve had a good week and that you’re both keeping well - I’m just about to settle down and watch the Vlog/video but decided just to come in and say hello quickly - thank you once again for all your hard work in putting out these amazing vlogs/videos for us all to enjoy - sending loads of love and loads of hugs to you both as always ~ Xxx Xxx
Louise you’re usually first comment and I’m pleased to see you here - was concerned you were unwell! All the best from the nosy Aussie in Seattle 😂
How about Jacksonville Cruise Port, that is also on the east coast of Florida.
I can not agree with you guys more. There is just something very special about a Disney Cruise and specifically the Disney Magic. I knew from the moment I stepped aboard the Magic years ago, that a Disney Cruise was going to be a new yearly tradition. I’ve been fortunate enough to have sailed on all the ships, except the Wonder (so far).
Thank you for another amazing video and for putting into words how I try to describe Disney Cruise Line to folks…. “You get what you pay for.”
It's obvious how much you love Disney Cruises! You should join us on the Treasure March 22nd to the 29th. We would love to meet y'all.
If you are a Disney fan, or have little people in your life, it is probably worth it. Personally, I would rather have a suite on Princess or HAL for the same price and spend 14 days exploring other cultures. Disney is a leader in mass marketing, and obviously many people love their product. I don’t mind spending $1000 per night for a cruise, but it would not be on Disney. To each their own.
Princess
We agree. We generally take Viking, Celebrity, or Oceania, because we are over 60 and they are smaller ships. Soooo many things are included as well. But we are treating our family of 5 to a Disney cruise in February. 5 days on the Dream, at what we think is a more reasonable price. Still, I hate that we have to pay so much for Wi-Fi, drinks, and some excursions, which we are used to having included in our fare. So it will be interesting to see our dollars to dollars comparison for what we get.
the ordinary adventures star moment cracked me up!! im so glad yall like one another, cos youre both my fave travel channels at the minuet.
I adore Disney Cruise Line, for me it is well worth the money. My only wish is that Disney would expand its itinerary more.
Yes👍👍👍
To be fair, you guys did get on the inaugural sailing to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, which was also at the beginning of summer so you almost couldn't have found a more expensive time of year to sail.
Have cruised on the Dream when it was 2 years old and the Wonder right after Covid. The Wonder didn’t feel small, and still felt very fresh and new despite being over 20 yrs old. The Magic and Wonder are by no means small ships. They are both considerably bigger than the Titanic.
I think I prefer the Wonder slightly more than the Dream. It’s easier to get around in and feels less crowded.
I’m the same with Disney cruise line. There is just something about it that is just so homely and the service is amazing! I just love how friendly the staff are. Great video guys! X
Given the high price/low quality of US Disney parks, if I had to choose between Disney experiences I'd pick the cruise. Given the prices of hotels/park tickets/transportation/Genieplus/food and beverage, people are paying somewhere around the same price point but if you do the cruise you don't have to sweat out in the sun whilst standing in line for cumulative hours, buy expensive and subpar park food, and deal with ride break downs. The ships are beautiful, the food onboard is good and plentiful, free soda and ice cream, character meets, entertainment and the kiddos are safe, and you don't need to necessarily hold their hand the entire time. If I were a Disney person or had kiddos I'd certainly do the ships for a higher quality, more relaxed Disney time.
THE DISNEY PARKS ARE BY FAR THE BEST EVER IN THE WORLD! YES EXPENSIVE AND YES RIDES ARE SOMETIMES DOWN, BUT STILL THE MOST MAGICAL EXPERIENCE EVER UNLESS YOU ARE A DOWNER AT EVERY TURN!
FYI - NOTHING IS FREE ON A CRUISE! IS BEEN ALL CALCULATED IN YOUR CRUISE FEE! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?
Thank you so much, Ben and David! I really love the Donald Duck and Disney Pride shirts! I would have to go as a solo, since i don’t know anyone as into Disney as i am and willing to pay the high price. But you’re paying for all the characters and shows, which would make it worth it for me - if i could find someone to split a cabin! It’s nice to hear that Disney is not cutting back on quality.
Hi there! You mentioned and showed in your last blog how filthy the room was. Did they address your dirty room? Did they take care of you? Jen and Joe xo
I would love to know this as well!
I NEED you guys to come to Disneyland Pride Nite next year!!! I just know you’ll love it! As a disney content creator and cruiser across multiple lines, you guys are my favorite ❤🎉 HAPPY PRIDE
It’s really funny how much things have changed…we took a lot of cruises between 1995 and 2005. At that time we always looked for cruises that were not more than 799.00 per person per week. We couldn’t even imagine paying 1,000.00 a day! 😳
I agree with everything you are saying. DCL is an exceptional product, albeit a very expensive one. I just can't understand how the target customer, middle class Americans, can afford it. I fear families are putting themselves into debt to keep up with the Jones' for social media content.
It's even more insane when parents do this once in a lifetime and the kids are too young to even remember it.
@@debrascott8775Yes but they can film it and just play it back when they want, put it on social media etc, etc. Although they might not be actually enjoying it as they are too concerned about the perfect picture all the time and everything is experienced through the lens.
Middle class Americans would save up to go.
Disney is not for the middle class anymore. What was a childhood dream has turned into an adult nightmare.
A one-day pass at Disney can cost $150/each, and a 3-day pass is around $350 for kids and $362 for adults - and that's without food or accommodation. Cruise prices don't seem that bad compared to what it would cost for a 4-day family vacation at Disney World.
Every time I watch your videos I spend most of the time laughing. Thanks for all the effort you put into your channel and your great attitudes.
Disney is expensive but, it you want a G rated, luxury cruise, it's can't be beat. I suspect the price and lack of casino eliminate the drunken riff raff that disrupts other cruise lines.
How many cruise lines have you been on?
@@bonanddave49 3 total. Disney, Royal Caribbean and Carnival. Why do you ask?
Me? Disney, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess, and U.S.N. . The U.S.S. Coral Sea was better that NCL Bliss, and we even hit an oil tanker.
Don't be fooled...the biggest drunken fight I have ever seen on a ship was on Disney right outside my cabin. It happens everywhere.
The lack of a drinks package or included alcoholic drinks is one of the reasons I like Disney. We don’t drink and I feel like paying per drink limits how drunk people get onboard. And I’m also not subsidizing other people’s drinking like we will on Viking.
Thank you guys for these videos, when I found your channel I never seen what cruises offer and I'm now a huge fan because of you 2 and I live vicariously through these videos cause I know I'll never be able to afford a cruise with my family so me and my daughter watch your videos and truly enjoy them
I also want to say that I was on an NCL voyage and the cabin stewards are not as personable even after 2 weeks aboard (The Haven guests were called by their names) as DCL stewards who knows everyone's names regardless of class. DCL knew our names by day 2.
You have really found your happy place on Disney. Thanks for sharing the joy!
I just LOVE the Magic. It was our family's first cruise in 2001 and holds such great memories for us. 20 cruises later and we're heading out to see the Wish for the first time in a couple months.
We love all your content, perspective, honesty, style, charm, and witty sense of humor!!! Thank you Ben and David!!❤️
Disney merch is hard to resist!
I would be very interested in how the staff feel, the retention rate of staff on each cruise line, which one pays the best and has the happiest staff as far as how they feel their workload is, getting days off the ship, their accomodation and meals. A real behind the scenes look!!
You should look up a channel called @CruisingAsCrew. It’s run by a British Vlogger called Lucy and she’s worked on numerous cruise lines and ships of different sizes over the past decade. Just work your way back several months as she’s recently decided to spend some time on land for a while.
Breakfast: WOW. I'd have to go back to the cabin and sleep that off. Four courses!
Lunch: Get me to that seafood buffet!
Tips: I also like the way they break that down.
Storm: Yes! I also like thunderstorms.
Ben's shirt: That's ducked up, man.
Merchandise: Hard pass. Not a shopper here. And $65 is not a steal on my income.
Dinner entertainment: That's a bit much, BUT it is Disney.
Overall food: Quite impressive.
Ain't got the $$$ for $1,000 a night, but at $500 a night, I'd consider it for sure.
I would be parked at that seafood buffet every day with a glass of chardonnay and crab and crab and crab.
I truly enjoy all your reviews! You guys are detailed without being boring lol thank you! And keep the videos going!
Ordinary Adventure Star! I laughed my ass off and fell out of my chair. 😂😂😂😂😂
Always love your Disney cruise videos! Please go on the Disney Treasure!!! Thanks for the joy you bring in your vlogs! 💕🛳🌊
To me, Disney means magic, happiness, adventure, escape, and overall a high level of entertainment and just having fun.
To me Disney means OVERPRICED!
My GF, Partner, Groovy Sidekick and best friend never miss one of your exciting and informative episodes. You are very truthful in your reviews, while making every entertaining, and at times quite funny. We find your personalities so cute and of course darling. We find ourselves getting quite upset when you guys find poor service or are mistreated in someway during your many cruises. You are simply too sweet to ever be made unhappy or not pleased in anyway. Stay groovy, and stay safe.
Disney just seems completely worth every penny just for the incredible service alone!
Thank you two for always providing us with absolutely amazing content constantly!
I went on my first cruise last year on Disney Fantasy - Eastern Carribean. I chose it for a first cruise because I had heard good things, I was travelling alone and I adore Disney World (and have an annual pass.) It was brilliant! Great shows and good food and incredible, helpful and kind "cast members". I was told by everyone I wouldn't be happy with other cruise lines after Disney.
I went on an Alaska cruise with Celebrity this past September for about 1/2 the price of my Disney cruise (again I was solo). It was brilliant. The food was amazing! The staff were extremely helpful and kind, just like on Disney. It was mostly an adult cruise and a real mix of nationalities.
The Celebrity cruise was better by far. Disney is very over-rated, especially if you don't have children.
thankyou ben and david as ever for a brilliant video and sharing with us you trip on the cruises. This looked amazing
I think its really cute that you went to your old cabin!❤❤❤
I am so excited about the other Disney content!
I always watch your videos several times. You guys are so full cheer. You always brighten my day. Thank you.
My wife and I have 3 little ones, currently all under age 7. For the time being, we are locked in to Disney and all the kid-friendly experiences they have to offer. It doesn't look like any of the others have nearly as many activities for children, and I don't blame them. That's not their focus. Once ours get into the teen years, we're hoping to peruse the other brands.
I was fortunate to be able to take a cruise with my mom daughter hubby and the grandkids. Best money I ever spent. The memories will last me a lifetime. You guys are really good at reviewing cruises. Happy 10 year anniversary.
I really enjoy your tours of the ship and reviews of the food and other amenities. Thanks so much!!👍😊
Thanks for always keeping it real y’all! We can’t wait for our Disney Treasure sailing next year.
Just LOVE you two! You make us smile! Thank you!🌟🌟🌟😎😎😎🎖🎖🎖
In the US we have jelly, jam, and preserves; jelly is made with strained fruit juice with no pieces of fruit, jam is made with mashed fruit & juice, and preserves have whole fruit or large pieces of fruit.😊
Great video guys! I sailed Magic many times and great to see all the wonderful changes. Love your sense of humor too makes it that much more entertaining. Peter and Kitra will appreciate the ordinary adventures star ..that had me laughing. Oh definitely ordering the kids peanut butter and jelly pancakes thanks for that tip! 🤗
In the USA, Canadian bacon comes in rounds and used for eggs Benedict, whereas regular bacon comes in strips.
Canadian bacon is actually thin cuts of lean pork loin. American bacon is strips of fat-laden, heart-attack inducing pork belly goodness. 😅
@@russbear31 whatever it is, it’s delicious!
British and American bacon are made from two noticeably different cuts with big differences in fat content, but the product is raw and has to be cooked before eating. Canadian bacon is like ham - it’s already processed/cooked.
@@toniblackmore3016 We call it back bacon or peameal bacon here (Ontario, Canada) and it always needs cooking. Strip bacon is just bacon, or side bacon.
Thank you for sharing ❤glad you had a good time! 😊
the way your content is enjoyable if you watch it really focused or just turn your brain off to it is a compliment to its quality!
We love the Disney Magic and was our first Disney cruise ship. We were hooked after that!
Best DCL offerings for the money, are the Transatlantics, and the Panama Canal Cruise on Wonder, I did with my father.
In the US we have marmalade jam and jelly. For us marmalade is clear with chunks of fruit, jam is not clear and has mashed up fruit, Jelly is made from fruit juice and is clear as in grape jelly.
You left out preserves. Mashed up fruit with chunks of fruit in it.
This was a lovely presentation. It's always nice to see you guys on Sunday 😃
Another great video. You both are so informative. Thank you for your content
Hi Ben and David. Love your videos. From Kentucky USA
Love your videos!!! You both are so funny and make me so excited to go on these cruises!
"Let's call the whole thing off". I see what you did there David. Well played! lol. Love that.
‘Chicken tender as Elvis’ 😂 Disney cruises all the way for us. We just can’t deviate as we just love them soooo much 🚢 x
Loved this series of videos on the Disney Magic. I just booked my first Disney Cruise for next November on the Fantasy. I can't wait!! Love the content!!
after a long day of working, i love to watch one of these videos to feel chilled out and back to normal while i fold laundry or cook dinner. thanks for helping me get through the day xoxo
Sooo enjoyed this vlog, and loved your Donald Duck shirt Ben👏🏻👏🏻Love you guys! Thanks so much for your hard work and commitment to a great channel!
We had been teetering on a decision about our upcoming Halloween cruise on the Magic. Thanks to your wonderful video we fell in love with the Magic again and are now paid in full! So looking forward to the cruise and all your future videos.
Great video. Thanks. I enjoy the storms too. Hopefully we get to see you guys go through a cat. 5 hurricane.
I do LOVE the smaller ships, I have been on all of them. You make me want to cruise again. I think you paid so much because it was the first stop at the new area, it is also high season. Your honesty is refreshing.
I have only cruised with Disney I’m up to 4 now just the last couple of years THE BEST customer service hands down, I love the food on the ships also. I have done the spa which Disney doesn’t run it an outside company does but I enjoyed it love the hot stone massage. I wanted the pools to get better and they have on The Wish with more pools, the older ships needed bigger or more pools in my opinion. The beds on the ship are really good not for sure what mattress company they use but I sleep so good on those ships I think the gentle lull of being on the ocean has something to do with it. Even if you go on an older ship our first was The Wonder but you wouldn’t know it cause they keep those ships in tip top condition always cleaning and painting. My best friend and her husband went on Carnival and we have both done Disney Cruises together and separately she said there was no comparison she said Disney’s experience compared to Carnival’s is night and day she said Disney felt like a luxury cruise and Carnival felt like a discounted Dollar Store cruise 😂 don’t attack me for that I shop at the Dollar Store too I just had to compare it to something. And like Ben was saying there is so many things to do on the ships you would even have time to do them all that’s what makes each cruise fun is the different ways you can cruise if you wanna be busy all the time you can if you wanna relax you can. I haven’t been to the new island but I have been to Castaway Cay Disney’s island stop and I love it there so beautiful. So trust me if you haven’t pulled the plug and your thinking of booking one do it you will have no regrets!
Great info. The ship is very nice. The food looks really good. Love your t-shirts. Thanks and take care.
We have just booked our first Disney cruise in October 2025…fingers crossed we love it. Have paired it with the wilderness lodge and in comparison the cruise is good value. The hotel prices have really gone up over the last 10years but as they say….”you can’t take it with you”
Whoops forgot to say it’s on the treasure, do you have any plans to go on that ship?
Can you two take a cruise to Antarctica? That would be a real change and interesting
My favorite guys, so enjoy your honesty ❤
In the States, the difference between jam and jelly is lumps.
Must Be Jelly 'Cause Jam Don't Shake Like That - Glenn Miller
Love you guys commentary, epic epic epic keep up the good work I love watching you❤
Another great video! I just came back from a week at DisneyWorld and now I want to book a Disney cruise after watching your video. Glad you had a great time!
Just got off Disney Magic late June 5 night sailing. 2 adults with insurance and prepaid tips, inside deluxe deck 2. $4029. Same room and features for connecting cabin 2 adults, 11 and 5 year old. $6929.
As a native Floridian you forgot the Tampa port. You should make it over here and try the Margaritaville Ship! It only sails out of Tampa.
Thank you for your videos. Such good information with such good energy. :)
You guys are amazing, keep up the great work you do. Loving the videos.
Lovely shout out to Peter and Kitra.....
Hello Ben and David. I love you guys. Your videos are always top notch and unbiased.
Fantastic video guys, I'm not a real Disney fan but really feel it coming through. The food does look amazing, as you say specialty standard of a luxury cruise, nice one guys x
Gents, there are actually 5 ports on the east coast of Florida. Jacksonville to the north part of Floriday, then Port Canaveral, Palm Beach, Port Everglades and Port Miami.
You gents are great! I love watching your cruise vlogs. Please keep them coming.
I would only watch a Disney cruise vlog because I love you both so much. Glad you had fun❤️
Actually it's really hard to mess up a hash brown. Its all mass produced in a central kitchen factory, frozen and then simply refried for serving.
You’ve missed a few cruise ports in Florida. You have Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Orlando/Port Canaveral. Then you also have Tampa Bay and Jacksonville.
They did talk about most of these ports around 23:30.
Love your shirts!
We sailed on the Magic over 20 years ago. I can't remember any breakfasts, wish I could because that looks amazing!
Thanks, had a few belly laughs - you are so funny! Awesome video. Also, thanks for recommending Ordinary travel!
You forgot Jacksonville. Carnival Elation sails from there. Easy to overlook but it does have a nice, long sailaway before hitting the ocean. Sails under the beautiful Dames Point Bridge, too.
I'm a new subscriber I love the way you "natter "on you've a gentlemanly way of saying somethings "bs"