Disney Want (Castaway Cay and Bahamas)

Sharing a recap of our Disney cruise #5 on the Want! Sadly this submit just isn’t sponsored or comped in any approach; simply sharing my ideas!

Hello buddies! How’s the day going? I hope you’re having an incredible afternoon. I’m right here in between consumer appointments and preparing for half two of the day. Selecting up the youngsters and heading into after faculty actions and homework looks like a whole day by itself.

So let’s change to trip mode! In the present day, I’m sharing a recap of our latest Disney cruise. It was P’s birthday and the timing ended up corresponding completely with my RHS trip to Orlando, so we figured we’d flip it in to a birthday celebration with some Disney World enjoyable (on the Pilot’s birthday!) and cruise time.

We’re so completely satisfied that the Pilot’s sis and our niece had been capable of be part of us, along with a few of our closest buddies and journey buddies. We’re formally Disney cruise obsessed. It’s the right mixture of household time, grownup time, scrumptious meals, reveals, selection for ports of name, and the Disney cleanliness and repair that units it aside. It was our fifth Disney cruise and as of now, we’ve got no want to strive one other cruise line lol.

Disney Want (Castaway Cay and Bahamas)

Disney Want Overview

The Want is one in all Disney’s latest ships, and it was completely attractive. Probably the most breathtaking places was the atrium, which has an illuminated Cinderella skirt chandelier, and was adorned for Halloween whereas we had been there. (It was a Halloween on the Excessive Seas cruise.)

We positively needed to get used to the format of the ship, since all the pieces was new to us. The eating places had been completely different, and the youngsters had been PUMPED to take a look at the youngsters’ membership. Our cruise was solely three nights, however we had loads of time for exploring and making the most of the facilities and leisure.

Execs:

– Child’s Membership. The youngsters’ membership was SO cool. The child’s golf equipment on the opposite Disney ships are completely superb, however this one was subsequent stage. I can’t even totally clarify it; you need to watch this video. P and Nylah espeiclaly beloved designing their very own curler coaster, and taking the slide to enter youngsters membership.

– The reveals! I really feel just like the expertise and leisure on this ship was the very best we’ve skilled. This says loads as a result of Disney places such an emphasis on excessive manufacturing high quality. The reveals had been wonderful and I used to be expecially impressed with the Pirate Deck celebration and Sail A Wave celebration proper as we had been leaving the port. The music and dancing had been upbeat, and everybody cheered when the characters got here out to bop on the stage – it was tremendous cute.

– The Aqua Mouse. The youngsters rode the Aqua Mouse slide at the very least 15 occasions whereas we had been on the cruise. It has a Disney brief that you just’ll watch within the tunnel in your double tube (no single riders), and then you definitely’re pushed out to the principle water slide, which is a blast. P and I did it 3 times in a row because it was Castaway Cay day and there was no line!

– Fast bites. They’ve new fast bites areas on the pool deck and so they had been SO good. BBQ with pork, rooster, brisket and all the edges, and a Cantina with build-your-own tacos, bowls, and burritos.

There’s additionally the standard pizza spot and “American meals” spot with nuggets, pizza, and mac and cheese and the all-you-can eat delicate serve ice cream.

– Ports of name. We stopped at Castaway Cay – Disney’s personal island – the place we swam, snorkled, and rented bikes.

We additionally stopped in Nassau, the place we did a day tour to Atlantis. Atlantis was superb; we’re planning on doing a household journey there so we’ve got extra time to discover. The youngsters did the entire water slides (together with this one) and we additionally loved the seaside and bay.

– Additional holiday-themed actions. That they had an Oogie Boogie bash on the ship, characters had been of their Halloween costumes, and there have been additionally Halloween decorations and themed desserts within the sweets store.

Cons:

– Principal eating rotation meals. We weren’t blown away by the principle eating room meals this time. The very best was in Arendale, which had dwell performances. The interactive expertise at Worlds of Marvel was enjoyable, however the meals was underwhelming.

– Present store! We felt just like the present store was on the smaller aspect and didn’t have a lot Want-specific merch.

– Too brief! All of us agreed that the cruises have to be at the very least 5 nights 😉

All in all, it was anothe rmagical journey and extra enjoyable cruise recollections with the fam and buddies!

Disney cruise ideas

A few of my prime Disney cruise ideas:

– Pack a swim bag and maintain it with you while you test in. (You’ll drop off the remainder of your baggage and so they’ll ship it to your room when it’s prepared.) The swimming pools and scorching tub are open and so they’re the least crowded they are going to be for the complete cruise. Experience the water slide and benefit from the meals and ice cream! Attempt to test in as early as potential for pool time and to have lunch.

– Beautify your door with door magnets. They have so many on Etsy!

– I additionally suggest getting magnetic hooks for the room (the partitions are magnetic) to hold swimsuits to dry or the rest it’s good to dangle.

– I like having water footwear for the youngsters, particularly if in case you have a Castaway day or seaside tour.

– Pack your own collapsible beach toys – a lot cheaper – and you’ll repack or donate to a different household.

– Be strategic about your time on the ship. The youngsters needed further pool time, and an awesome alternative is when everybody else is getting off the ship. We had already been to Castaway Cay, so we stayed on the ship and did laundy whereas the youngsters rode the slide a bunch of occasions as a result of it was empty. We had lunch, after which bought off in Castaway Cay, as a ton of individuals had been getting again on the ship. Castaway was approach much less crowded!

– Pack a pop up hamper and laundry pods in case you plan on doing laundry. I at all times love to do laundry on the final day; unpacking clear garments is rather less miserable after a visit.

– Every thing is within the Disney cruise app, together with the every day navigator eating rotations, signups for excursions and additional actions. You may also textual content members in your celebration from the app!

– Room service. You may get room service at any time, and it’s inlcuded; you simply must tip. Nothing like getting a slice of the “cake of the day” or a number of Mickey ice cream bars for the youngsters. Should you get a carafe of espresso delivered at evening, it’s nonetheless heat and excellent while you get up! I additionally just like the espresso retailers on the ship (not included, however value it for a decaf almond milk latte with Moana printed onto the froth haha).

– Deliver movement illness provides juuuuust in case. I at all times have a little dramamine and motion sickness bands in my backpack if we’d like it.

– One among my greatest journey hacks is utilizing our Amex Platinum. We use this totally free lounge entry after we journey, along with resort rooms and perks. We’ll typically get early check-in, late checkout, room upgrades when obtainable, and typically eating credit at motels. It has been amaaaaazing. Check it out with my referral link here!

So, inform me, buddies: are you a cruise fan? What’s subsequent in your trip listing??

xoxo

Gina

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