If you’re going on a Disney Cruise Line vacation soon or considering going on one, then it’s good to know all about them first. These are the things that are included on Disney Cruises. Most of them are on all sailings, but some are on select Disney Cruise sailings.
Unlimited Ice Cream Cones
One of the amazing perks of Disney Cruises is that you can get unlimited ice cream cones. They offer vanilla, chocolate, and swirl. Eye Scream Treats is where you go on most ships to get it, but on the Disney Wish you’ll need to go to Sweet Minnie’s Ice Cream.
Pools and Waterslides
The Disney Cruise ships all have several pools on the pool deck and a lot of them have water slides too. You do not have to pay extra to ride the water slides.
Live Shows
Disney Cruise Line is know for their amazing Broadway level live shows. Some of them currently being offered are The Tale of Moana on the Disney Treasure, The Beauty and the Beast on the Treasure and the Dream, and Tangled: The Musical on The Disney Magic.
24 Hour Room Service
Room service is another perk that is included on your Disney Cruise. You can order room service 24/7. The premium Mickey ice cream bars you can get in the parks are available via room service. While room service is included, it is recommended that you tip a few dollars when you receive your food.
Soda And Beverages
Soda and a few other beverages like tea and coffee are included in your Disney Cruise. You can get them from beverage stations around the ship and at the sit-down dinners. Beverages like specialty lattes are not included and are an extra charge.
Rotational Dinners
Each night on your cruise you’ll go to dinner at a sit down restaurant. Each ship has a few that you rotate between. The food you eat at these restaurants is all included and you can even order multiple meals and multiple desserts. There are restaurants, like Palo, that are an extra cost.
Character Meets
Disney Cruise ships are full of characters that you can meet. Check the schedule in the Navigator app to see characters, times, and locations. You can take your own photos, but the ones that cruise photographers take are an extra charge. See more fun things to do on Disney Cruises here.
Youth Clubs
Youth clubs for guests ages 3 to 17 are included in your cruise. The nursey is not included. You can take your kids to the open house to check it out and then you can go with them to make sure they’re comfortable going. See more Disney Cruise tips here.
Buffets And Quick Service Dining
The food you eat at buffets and quick service dining are not an extra cost. This includes Mickey waffles from the buffet in the morning.
Adults Only Areas
Adults only areas, like lounges and pools, are not extra to enter. There are extra fees for drinks and things though.
Movie Showings
You can watch movies at the theater and on the pool deck at certain times. Check the Navigator app for movies and times. They play classic Disney movies and also brand new ones.
Stateroom Accommodations
Things that are included with your stateroom are housekeeping services twice a day, bathroom toiletries, movies on your stateroom’s tv, a mini fridge, and hair dryer.
Deck Parties
Deck parties are some of the most fun activities on Disney cruises. They do a Sail Away Party on the first day when the ship leaves the port, a pirates night party, and more.
Fitness Center
Each of the Disney Cruise ships have fitness centers. They have big windows with amazing ocean views. This is great for people who love to workout, even on vacation and it does not cost extra to go here.
Sports And Games
The Disney Cruise ships have sports decks where you can play basketball, ping pong, and more. It does not cost extra to use these areas and the equipment.
Ports
When your cruise ships docks at the ports of call you do not have to pay extra to get off the ship. This cost is already factored into the cost of your sailing.
Lunch At Castaway Cay
If you get off the ship at Disney’s island Castaway Cay your lunch is included. There are 3 buffets you can get lunch from. The buffets are Cookie’s BBQ, Cookie’s Too BBQ, and Serenity Bay BBQ. They have meat, corn on the cob, ice cream cones, and more.
Castaway Cay 5K
If your ship is going to Castaway Cay you can also do the Disney Castaway Cay 5K. This is a 5K around the island and you’ll receive a medal at the end of it.