Fun family entertainment is what Disney is famous for. The Disney Cruise is an addition to the Disney experience. Disney Cruises used to be mainly for families, unlike now.
The two Disney ships are decorated with a nod to old world cruise elegance and a wink to the Disney icons. You must stay on the lookout for those “hidden Mickeys” the famous mouse outline that peeks out from unexpected places like wallpaper or the swirls of fine china.
The ship’s atrium is massive and provides a great meeting place for families and groups on the way to the next activity. One complaint that families often have about cruise travel is the need to walk through the smelly casinos to get to other public areas of the ship.
Disney Cruises have numerous activities for older kids and even adults instead of the usual casino. Soda Cards, which gives the holder all the soda he can drink, are also popular on Disney Cruises.
If you’ve never cruised before, on most ships you had to order a simple diet soda from the bar and pay bar tab prices for a soft drink. This popular feature – the soda card – is being copied by other ships.
The size of rooms in a Disney ship is another great feature. Bigger cabins are also available for families.
Many outside cabins have balconies. All cabins have a bathtub, mini-bar, safe, and hair dryers. With all the events on the ship, would you expect to find anyone who would want to spend the day locked up in his room?
The Disney Children’s programs are well organized, creative and clearly a step above the usual shipboard babysitting. Childcare begins for infants and toddlers. There are different activities for each age group.
These are free with only a charge for babysitting after 1 A.M. Where do the adults go? They escape to a Broadway style theatre, elegant reservations-only restaurant, spa, sports pub, piano bar or the dance club.
Everyone looks forward to the day at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island. Kids will be looked after by the Castaway Club, so parents are free to spend the day as they please.
What’s a Disney vacation without a theme park? Don’t fret. Disneyland passes are given to passengers to complete their Disney adventure. This vacation is really the best of both worlds.
Author bio: Lois Joseph is a freelance writer and researcher. Read recent articles about calorie chart and food to avoid to choose healthier options for getting and staying trim, fit and healthy.
