Disney Wonder

Pros: Much smoother process than Royal Caribbean
Cons: It means your trip is over

It's the saddest time of your vacation...time to leave the Wonder. But at least Disney makes it a smooth experience...much smooth than any of the Royal Caribbean ships we've been on. Here is some information on how the disembarkation process works and...

Pros: Perfect for Families, Beautiful Ship, Top grade entertainment
Cons: Food.. not so hot and.. too many kids to be "Romantic"

My husband and I are childless but opted for the Disney Wonder Cruise. We have cruised before and thought this might be a fun option for us. We liked it.. but would not rate it as wonderful as other Cruise Lines. We also think this is really a ship for...

Pros: There are ways to save money
Cons: You can spend a fortune if you're not careful

Cruises have a reputation for being an all-inclusive vacation. Thus, when people board the ship, they are in for a rude shock when confronted with all the extras like pop, alcohol, video games, photos, shore excursions, spa treatments...you get the...

Pros: This cruise can be Smooth Sailing if you know what to do
Cons: Getting off the boat is bad.. almost no way to avoid the mess.

I was on the Wonder and I did some extensive research before going. I loved the ship. While on board I also got some "education" Here are my best tips guaranteed to make your trip smooth sailing.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE:
Make sure...

Pros: An island paradise!
Cons: Snorkeling is not great

One of the biggest highlights of cruising the Wonder is the stop at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. On the three day cruise, it happens on the very last day, before you sail back to reality. On the four day, you get a day at sea afterwards.
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Pros: Palos 2 times, Castaway cay, disney dreams, 3 shots of meyers
Cons: Kids program beeping you. smell at parrot cay, soot in pool area from smoke stacks, trash under beds.

Okay; I'll try not to repeat the same stuff and only confirm or add
to reviews already posted. Also we just went on RCL equivalent 3 day cruise and found ourselves wishing we had boarded the Wonder with our kids 10/2000.
Just back from Wonder...

Pros: Disney does EVERYTHING for you!!
Cons: Shared dining is not what we wanted

We booked this trip a year in advance and were so excited to go! Our family chose the 7 day bahama cruise, with 4 days at Disney, and 3 days at sea. Traveling with us would be myself, my husband, our 7 year old son and 2 year old daughter. Everything...

Pros: Paradise Island excursion (Nassau)
Cons: inside cabins are TINY!

Booking a Disney Cruise is so painless you almost think you're going to get it free until they quote you the price. OUCH! But all things considered, it's worth every penny and more. We went the first week of November.

I booked a 7-day...

Pros: Great shows, beautiful ship
Cons: Below average sit down service/food

Our first experience with a Disney cruise was a pleasant one. We arrived in Port Canaveral in January 2000, after an overnignt stay at Patrick AFB in Coco Beach. (If you are military, use your benefits!) Parking at the terminal was easy and not...

Pros: Kids did not distract from romantic honeymoon.
Cons: High price for drinks.

Believe it or not, a Disney cruise is something I am going to highly recommend as an option for a young couple's honeymoon. My wife did extensive research into the Disney Cruise Line after we became engaged in order to convince me that we should go. I'm...

Pros: You usually get to embark early
Cons: Safety drill

After a dozen Disney cruises, my husband and I have our embarkation routine down to an exact science. When it's your first Disney cruise, the rush of the airport can seem confusing as you strain to find the Disney Cruise rep. When you first arrive at...

Pros: Palos, Castaway Cay, volume of activities
Cons: leaving Freeport so early when there was so much time to travel basically around the block, cast responsiveness and lack of sense of urgency in face of toxic fumes throughout midships

We returned from our third DCL cruise a little less impressed with the Disney pixie dust. This was our first trip without the kids, a decision that proved a good one.

Our cruise departed September 10th following our first Disneyana convention...

Pros: Beautiful ship, Castaway Cay
Cons: $20 Soda Mugs, Nassau

We arrived on the Disney Wonder after 7 full days at Walt Disney World where we stayed at the Grand Floridian (I'll write a separate review on this--fabulous)! Our group included my husband and I along with our two sons, ages 2 and 4. We traveled from...

Pros: easy cancellation, friendly staff, quick service
Cons: need reservations pretty far in advance

Oh, the joys of cruising............

We won't be experiencing them this coming September like we had planned. Well, that is what happens when people who NEVER plan a vacation try to do so in such a LARGE scale and time frame. It was bound to...

Pros: Tips can make your experience smoother
Cons: If you are not prepared beforehand, you may miss some of the reservations you want

As a veteran of 16 Disney cruises, I have really "learned the ropes." I am writing this review to share my experience and help first-timers be prepared. With a little knowledge beforehand, you can ensure that your Disney cruise is the best vacation...