Disney Cruise Line

Disney cruises are expensive compared to family-friendly lines like Norwegian, Carnival, MSC, and Royal Caribbean. However, you get a lot for your money, including high-end entertainment, character meet-and-greet opportunities, thoughtfully designed cabins for family, and a friendly, helpful crew.

Even so, you'll need to find ways to cut costs to get the most out of your Disney cruise vacation budget. Sometimes, the base fare alone for a family of four can top $5,000 or $6,000, especially if you're trying to cruise during the peak season in a balcony. 

Last August, I was able to sail on Disney Cruise Line onboard the beautiful Disney Fantasy. As an adult with no children, I was curious how this family-friendly cruise brand would appeal to me. 

After spending 7 nights onboard, I fell in love with everything the line has to offer. However, as with any travel experience, there are some pros and cons to embarking on a magical Disney cruise. 

From character meet and greets to immersive dining experiences, Broadway-style musicals, and exclusive deck parties, every Disney fan knows that there's no other cruise line that can compete with the magic created onboard a Disney cruise.

Last year I had the privilege to sail on Norwegian Encore and the Disney Fantasy. Both these ships are similar because they are relatively new vessels in their fleet; however, they aren't the newest ships built by Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line. 

When you think of cruising, you probably think about all the awesome destinations and ports that can be visited. Did you know, however, that sea days can be just as fun onboard Disney Cruise Line? 

This past year, I had a travel dream come true when I embarked on Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Fantasy. 

I had dreamed about sailing on this ship as a child, and now I can look back and cherish the memories that I made while onboard! Since this was my first time sailing with Disney Cruise Line as an adult, I did a lot of research ahead of our cruise to learn everything I needed to know to make our cruise truly magical. 

In 2022, Disney Cruise Line introduced their first new cruise ship since the Disney Fantasy in 2012. This eagerly anticipated cruise ship is the first in the new Wish Class and is currently the largest in the five-ship fleet. 

Disney Cruise Line is one of the biggest names in the cruise industry. The same year that their first new-build ship, Disney Magic, launched, they opened Disney's Castaway Cay, their private island located in The Bahamas. 

Packing for any vacation is challenging and time-consuming, but it’s especially important to make sure that you pack everything you need when you go on a cruise. 

You’ll have fewer options to shop for essentials, and the on-board shops aren’t open when the ship is in port. So while you won’t want to overpack, you still will want to make sure you have everything that you may need.