The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2018

Author: Testa, Len,Foster, Erin,Laurel Stewart
Publisher: Unofficial Guides
Category: Health Books, Family & Relationships, Travel & Holiday Guides, Guidebooks, Travel With Children / Family Holidays, Theme Parks & Funfairs, Cruises
Age Group: 15+
Book Format: Paperback

Your no-nonsense, consumer-oriented guide to Disney's Cruise Line

The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line by with Erin Foster, Laurel Stewart, and Ritchey Halphen describes the best of Disney's ships and itineraries, including a couple of stellar restaurants, top-notch children's activities, and Castaway Cay, one of the best vacation islands in the Caribbean.

The book also lists which on-board entertainment and restaurants should be skipped, including recommendations on what to do instead. Along the way, this indispensable travel companion shows how to save money; choose the right stateroom, ship, and itinerary; and get to and from the cruise with ease.

The guide also provides full coverage of the Disney-run European river cruises and includes itinerary and port guides.

Table Of Contents
List of Maps and Diagrams
About the Authors
Acknowledgments


Introduction
About This Guide
Why "Unofficial"?


Disney Cruise Line: An Overview
Disney Cruise Line Is Expanding

Is Disney Cruise Line Right for Me?

DCL's Target Market

Competitors and Prices

Reassuring Words for Reluctant Cruisers


How to Contact the Authors
Reader Survey


PART ONE Dollars and Sense
What's Included in Your Disney Cruise Fare
Food

Entertainment and Activities

THE 10 BEST BANGS FOR YOUR BUCK (AND ONE FREEBIE) ON A DISNEY CARIBBEAN CRUISE

Kid Stuff

Miscellaneous


Cruising with Kids
Cruising Without Kids
Where to Find More Information


PART TWO Planning Your Cruise
Choosing an Itinerary
Itinerary Recommendations for First-Time Cruisers

General Recommendations


Saving Money
Surf and Turf, Disney-Style
Combining Your Cruise with a Walt Disney World Vacation

Combining Your Cruise with an Adventures by Disney Trip


Back-to-Back Cruising
The Booking Process
Getting Started

Deposit Terms and Cancellation Policies

Age Requirements for Booking

The DCL Planning Center


Other Prep Work
Packing

Electrical Outlets

Passports and Travel Documents

Credit Cards and Payment Methods

Health Insurance

Phone Service

Motion Sickness and Gastric Distress

A Word About the Weather


Castaway Club


PART THREE Staterooms
How Your Stateroom Category Affects the Price of Your Disney Cruise
Our Stateroom Recommendations
Cabin Appointments

Stateroom Categories


Concierge Level-What You Need to Know, and If It's Worth It


PART FOUR Arriving, Getting Your Sea Legs, and Departing
Transportation to Your Cruise

Choosing a Departure Port Based on Time and Money

Getting to and from the Port


The Day Before Your Cruise
Staying at a Local Hotel the Night Before


Get in the Boat, Men (and Women and Kids)!
Choosing a Boarding Time

Checking In at the Terminal Boarding the Ship

Your First Afternoon Aboard

The Lifeboat Drill


Bare Necessities
The Personal Navigator

Internet

Onboard Services

Airline Check-in for Sailings Ending at Port Canaveral

Laundry Services

Port Adventures

Health Services

Ship-to-Shore Calls

Transfer to Walt Disney World Hotels

Tipping


Checkout and Departure
Your Last Night on the Ship

Express Walk-Off

Breakfast on the Morning of Your Departure

Photo Purchases

US Customs Allowances


PART FIVE Special Tips for Special People
DCL for Singles
DCL "At Large"
DCL for Expectant Moms
DCL for Younger Children
DCL for Older Children
DCL for Seniors
Guests with Disabilities
Dietary Restrictions
Smoking On Board
Traveling with Medication
Friends of Bill W.
Friends of Dorothy


PART S I X The Ships at a Glance
Overview and Our Recommendations
DCL Cheat Sheet

Features Found on Every DCL Ship

Features Unique to Some Ships

Ranking the Ships


The Disney Magic
The Disney Wonder
The Disney Dream
The Disney Fantasy
On Deck: New Ships

PART SEVEN Dining
Noshes, Noshes Everywhere
Rotational Dining

DCL Restaurant Categories

Room Service

Theme Nights

Dining with Kids

Dress Code

Special Diets

Making Reservations

Full-Service Restaurants: Rated and Ranked

DCL ROTATIONAL RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE

DCL ADULT-ONLY RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE


Disney Magic Dining
Counter-Service Restaurants

Full-Service Restaurants


Disney Wonder Dining
Counter-Service Restaurants

Full-Service Restaurants


Disney Dream Dining
Counter-Service Restaurants

Full-Service Restaurants


Disney Fantasy Dining
Counter-Service Restaurants

Full-Service Restaurants


PART EIGHT Entertainment and Nightlife
Live Theater on the Ships
The Magic's Shows

The Wonder's Shows

The Dream's Shows

The Fantasy's Shows


Other Live Performances
Movies
Live Sports
Themed Events and Holiday Entertainment
Pirate Night

Frozen Days

Star Wars Days

Formal Night

Easter

Independence Day

Halloween

Thanksgiving

Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa

New Year's Eve


Nightclubs, Bars, Cafes, and Lounges
On the Magic

On the Wonder

On the Dream

On the Fantasy


PART NINE Activities, Recreation, and Shopping
Family Activities
Bingo

Deck Parties

Family Nightclubs

Sports and Fitness


Children's Programs and Activities
Special Considerations
DCL YOUTH CLUBS IN BRIEF

Youth Clubs

What Goes On in a Kids' Club?

Other Kids' Activities On Board

Children's Performance Opportunities

Children's Activities in Port

Children's Activities at Castaway Cay

Chill Spa for Teens

Where to Meet Characters


Pools and Water-Play Areas
The Magic's and Wonder's Pools

The Dream's Pools

The Fantasy's Pools


Onboard Seminars
Sports and Fitness
Spas
On the Magic and the Wonder

On the Dream and the Fantasy


Shopping
Onboard Shopping

Castaway Cay

In Port


Religious Services


PART TEN Castaway Cay
What to Bring
What to Do
Where to Relax


PART ELEVEN Ports
Alaska
Atlantic Canada
California Coast
Caribbean and Bahamas
Hawaii
Mediterranean
Mexico
Northern Europe, British Isles, and Norway
Panama Canal
Transatlantic


PART TWELVE Port Adventures
Finding Port Adventures
Evaluating a Port Adventure

20 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A PORT ADVENTURE

Booking Excursions on Your Own vs. Through Disney

Canceling a Port Adventure


Port Adventures on Castaway Cay
Bicycle Rentals

Boat Rentals

Castaway Cay 5K Run

Bottom Fishing

Castaway Ray's Stingray Adventure

Float and Tube Rentals

Glass-Bottom-Boat Excursion

Parasailing

Snorkeling

Walking and Kayak Nature Adventure

Watercraft Ski Adventure


Nassau
A Note About Nassau Safety

Nassau Port Adventures


Our Suggestions Beyond Castaway Cay
Dolphin Encounters

Mayan Pyramids

Skagway, Alaska

Walking Tours


PART THIRTEEN River Cruising

River Cruising for Families
Excursions on an AbD River Cruise
Sample AbD River-Cruise Excursions


More Differences Between AbD River Cruising and DCL Ocean Cruising
Traveling with Adventures by Disney
Cost Considerations
DCL vs. AbD

AbD vs. Other River-Cruise Lines


What's Next for Disney and River Cruising?


Glossary
Itineraries Index
Subject Index
About Len Testa
Len Testa is the coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland. He lives in Orlando, FL.
As a charter member of the official Walt Disney Parks Moms Panel, Erin Foster has researched and written answers to more than 10,000 guest questions about Disney travel. She lives in New York City.
Laurel Stewart manages operations and does business development for TouringPlans.com. She is also a contributing writer to the Unofficial Guide series. Before making the move to the travel industry, Laurel worked for a large Redmond, Washington-based software company. She lives in Orlando, FL.
Ritchey Halphen is a project editor at AdventureKEEN. His two decades of publishing experience include editing stints at Cooking Light, Southern Living, and Health magazines. He lives in Birmingham, AL.

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SKU BK-9781628090796
Barcode # 9781628090796
Brand Unofficial Guides
Artist / Author Testa, Len, Foster, Erin, Laurel Stewart
Shipping Weight 0.3900kg
Shipping Width 0.130m
Shipping Height 0.020m
Shipping Length 0.200m
Assembled Length 20.100m
Assembled Height 2.300m
Assembled Width 13.000m
Type Paperback

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