Sharing a recap of our Disney cruise #5 on the Want! Sadly this submit will not be sponsored or comped in any means; simply sharing my ideas!
Hello buddies! How’s the day going? I hope you’re having a tremendous afternoon. I’m right here in between consumer appointments and preparing for half two of the day. Selecting up the children and heading into after faculty actions and homework seems like a whole day by itself.
So let’s change to trip mode! Immediately, I’m sharing a recap of our latest Disney cruise. It was P’s birthday and the timing ended up corresponding completely with my RHS journey to Orlando, so we figured we’d flip it in to a birthday celebration with some Disney World enjoyable (on the Pilot’s birthday!) and cruise time.
We’re so glad that the Pilot’s sis and our niece had been in a position to be a part of us, along with a few of our closest buddies and journey buddies. We’re formally Disney cruise obsessed. It’s the proper mixture of household time, grownup time, scrumptious meals, reveals, selection for ports of name, and the Disney cleanliness and repair that units it aside. It was our fifth Disney cruise and as of now, now we have no need to attempt one other cruise line lol.
Disney Want (Castaway Cay and Bahamas)
Disney Want Overview
The Want is one in every of Disney’s latest ships, and it was completely attractive. One of the crucial breathtaking areas was the atrium, which has an illuminated Cinderella skirt chandelier, and was embellished for Halloween whereas we had been there. (It was a Halloween on the Excessive Seas cruise.)
We undoubtedly needed to get used to the structure of the ship, since all the pieces was new to us. The eating places had been completely different, and the children had been PUMPED to take a look at the children’ membership. Our cruise was solely three nights, however we had loads of time for exploring and making the most of the facilities and leisure.
Professionals:
– Child’s Membership. The children’ membership was SO cool. The child’s golf equipment on the opposite Disney ships are completely wonderful, however this one was subsequent stage. I can’t even absolutely clarify it; you want to watch this video. P and Nylah espeiclaly cherished designing their very own curler coaster, and taking the slide to enter children membership.
– The reveals! I really feel just like the expertise and leisure on this ship was one of the best we’ve skilled. This says so much as a result of Disney places such an emphasis on excessive manufacturing high quality. The reveals had been wonderful and I used to be expecially impressed with the Pirate Deck get together and Sail A Wave get together proper as we had been leaving the port. The music and dancing had been upbeat, and everybody cheered when the characters got here out to bop on the stage – it was tremendous cute.
– The Aqua Mouse. The children rode the Aqua Mouse slide at the very least 15 occasions whereas we had been on the cruise. It has a Disney quick that you just’ll watch within the tunnel in your double tube (no single riders), and then you definitely’re pushed out to the primary water slide, which is a blast. P and I did it 3 times in a row because it was Castaway Cay day and there was no line!
– Fast bites. They’ve new fast bites areas on the pool deck and so they had been SO good. BBQ with pork, hen, brisket and all the perimeters, and a Cantina with build-your-own tacos, bowls, and burritos.
There’s additionally the standard pizza spot and “American meals” spot with nuggets, pizza, and mac and cheese and the all-you-can eat smooth serve ice cream.
– Ports of name. We stopped at Castaway Cay – Disney’s personal island – the place we swam, snorkled, and rented bikes.
We additionally stopped in Nassau, the place we did a day tour to Atlantis. Atlantis was wonderful; we’re planning on doing a household journey there so now we have extra time to discover. The children did all the water slides (together with this one) and we additionally loved the seashore and bay.
– Additional holiday-themed actions. They’d an Oogie Boogie bash on the ship, characters had been of their Halloween costumes, and there have been additionally Halloween decorations and themed desserts within the sweets store.
Cons:
– Primary eating rotation meals. We weren’t blown away by the primary eating room meals this time. The very best was in Arendale, which had stay performances. The interactive expertise at Worlds of Marvel was enjoyable, however the meals was underwhelming.
– Present store! We felt just like the reward store was on the smaller facet and didn’t have a lot Want-specific merch.
– Too quick! All of us agreed that the cruises should be at the very least 5 nights 😉
All in all, it was anothe rmagical journey and extra enjoyable cruise reminiscences with the fam and buddies!
Disney cruise suggestions
A few of my high Disney cruise suggestions:
– Pack a swim bag and hold it with you once you verify in. (You’ll drop off the remainder of your baggage and so they’ll ship it to your room when it’s prepared.) The swimming pools and scorching tub are open and so they’re the least crowded they are going to be for all the cruise. Journey the water slide and benefit from the meals and ice cream! Attempt to verify in as early as attainable for pool time and to have lunch.
– Adorn your door with door magnets. They’ve so many on Etsy!
– I additionally advocate getting magnetic hooks for the room (the partitions are magnetic) to hold swimsuits to dry or the rest you want to cling.
– I like having water sneakers for the children, particularly if in case you have a Castaway day or seashore tour.
– Pack your personal collapsible seashore toys – a lot cheaper – and you’ll repack or donate to a different household.
– Be strategic about your time on the ship. The children needed further pool time, and a fantastic alternative is when everybody else is getting off the ship. We had already been to Castaway Cay, so we stayed on the ship and did laundy whereas the children rode the slide a bunch of occasions as a result of it was empty. We had lunch, after which obtained off in Castaway Cay, as a ton of individuals had been getting again on the ship. Castaway was means much less crowded!
– Pack a pop up hamper and laundry pods when you plan on doing laundry. I at all times love to do laundry on the final day; unpacking clear garments is rather less miserable after a visit.
– All the pieces is within the Disney cruise app, together with the each day navigator eating rotations, signups for excursions and additional actions. You can too textual content members in your get together from the app!
– Room service. You may get room service at any time, and it’s inlcuded; you simply have to tip. Nothing like getting a slice of the “cake of the day” or a couple of Mickey ice cream bars for the children. Should you get a carafe of espresso delivered at evening, it’s nonetheless heat and ideal once you get up! I additionally just like the espresso outlets on the ship (not included, however price it for a decaf almond milk latte with Moana printed onto the froth haha).
– Carry movement illness provides juuuuust in case. I at all times have a little dramamine and movement illness bands in my backpack if we want it.
– One in every of my greatest journey hacks is utilizing our Amex Platinum. We use this totally free lounge entry once we journey, along with resort rooms and perks. We’ll usually get early check-in, late checkout, room upgrades when obtainable, and typically eating credit at motels. It has been amaaaaazing. Test it out with my referral hyperlink right here!
So, inform me, buddies: are you a cruise fan? What’s subsequent in your trip checklist??
xoxo
Gina
Extra:
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