Tips, tricks and trip reports to turn any reluctant first time cruiser into a Disney Cruise Line Oceaneer.
Join me, a vegan, homeschooling Mouseketeer mother, as I set out to sea and approach both magical vacations and everyday life with a spoonful of faith, trust and pixie dust!
Disney Cruise Line Pronunciation /ˈdɪzni kruːz laɪn/ Noun 1.) A magical sea voyage, especially taken for the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful award winning vacation. 2.) A fantasy often appearing on a Disney fan's bucket list, right under "spend the night in the Cinderella Castle Suite." 3.) A dream come true. A helping hand before you set sail on your first cruise! If you've decided to pull a fairy godmother and Bibbiddi Bobbiddi Boo this fantasy into being, let's start you off with a few helpful hints: What I wished I knew before my first cruise: Top Ten Things to Know Before Your First Disney Cruise Top 10 More Things to Know Before Your 1st Disney Cruise Another 10 Things to Know Before Your 1st Disney Cruise Embarkation Day 101 Everything that happens between hopping a shuttle to the cruise terminal and dinner the first evening. Debarkation Three different ways to exit your cruise, from the speed demon to dragging your feet. Wh...
Although Disney lists limits on dress (no swimwear in the dining rooms, etc.) here on their website, what exactly do people "normally" wear? I've got you covered. Formal, Semi-Formal, Cruise Casual, Optional Dress Up, or Pirate will be noted as the evening attire on the front corner of your Personal Navigator each day. So let's break those down Formal These evenings, most guests seem to go with somewhere in the range of "Sunday Best" to cocktail dress. Some opt for tuxes and ball gowns (when else can you really wear one?) Jackets, although requested on the website, seem pretty rare. Dark slacks and a button down are more common. Rocking the sweater vests and tiaras. The little princesses often choose a favorite costume from their wardrobe (yes, leftover Halloween costumes, tiaras and fairy wings are welcome) while the boys range from tiny suits to khakis and sweater vests and full length jeans are not unheard of in the elementary set. ...
Welcome to the next stop on Magical Blogorail Green . Today we are discussing the most romantic Disney restaurants. Or rather, the MOST romantic of any of the Disney restaurants, Palo. Whether you find yourself aboard the Magic, Wonder, Dream or Fantasy, there is something about these classic ocean liners that evokes simpler, more romantic times. Is it the breezes, the impeccable service, the adventure of living in a bygone era? Champagne brunch. Perhaps it's the panoramic ocean vistas offered by Palo, a wonderfully unpretentious Italian restaurant with the kind of impeccable service Disney is known for after sleeping in until brunch. Maybe it's simply the romance of blown Venetian glass, champagne brunches and chocolate covered strawberries. Maybe it's the indulgence of late night chocolate soufflés or the clean poetry of Italian food . The chocolate covered strawberries sure don't hurt! “My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; th...
I reckon! Signs of Disney everywhere!
ReplyDeleteWe just got back from our cruise, and it was WONDERful! (Pun intended) Love the picture! Reminds me that I'm not alone... :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat way to show your #DisneySide!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I am not the only one with a Mickey mess on my desk!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pic - ready for the Disney Cruise :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat shot!! Love your DisneySide! I am so ready for a cruise!!
ReplyDeleteOne photo says it all! Love your Disney Side.
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