Disney Want (Castaway Cay and Bahamas)

Sharing a recap of our Disney cruise #5 on the Want! Sadly this submit is just not sponsored or comped in any means; simply sharing my ideas!

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

So let’s swap to trip mode! Right this moment, I’m sharing a recap of our current 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 happy that the Pilot’s sis and our niece had been in a position to be part of us, along with a few of our closest pals and journey buddies. We’re formally Disney cruise obsessed. It’s the right mixture of household time, grownup time, scrumptious meals, exhibits, 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 Evaluation

The Want is certainly one of Disney’s latest ships, and it was completely beautiful. Some of the breathtaking places was the atrium, which has an illuminated Cinderella skirt chandelier, and was embellished for Halloween whereas we had been there. (It was a Halloween on the Excessive Seas cruise.)

We positively needed to get used to the structure of the ship, since all the pieces was new to us. The eating places had been totally different, and the children had been PUMPED to take a look at the children’ 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 children’ membership was SO cool. The child’s golf equipment on the opposite Disney ships are completely wonderful, however this one was subsequent stage. I can’t even absolutely clarify it; you need to watch this video. P and Nylah espeiclaly liked designing their very own curler coaster, and taking the slide to enter children membership.

– The exhibits! I really feel just like the expertise and leisure on this ship was the perfect we’ve skilled. This says loads as a result of Disney places such an emphasis on excessive manufacturing high quality. The exhibits had been glorious 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 bounce on the stage – it was tremendous cute.

– The Aqua Mouse. The children rode the Aqua Mouse slide at the very least 15 instances whereas we had been on the cruise. It has a Disney quick that you simply’ll watch within the tunnel in your double tube (no single riders), and then you definately’re pushed out to the primary 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 they usually 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 smooth 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 wonderful; we’re planning on doing a household journey there so we’ve got extra time to discover. The children did the entire water slides (together with this one) and we additionally loved the seaside and bay.

– Further 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:

– Most important eating rotation meals. We weren’t blown away by the primary eating room meals this time. One of the 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 reward store was on the smaller aspect and didn’t have a lot Want-specific merch.

– Too quick! All of us agreed that the cruises must be at the very least 5 nights 😉

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

Disney cruise suggestions

A few of my prime Disney cruise suggestions:

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

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

– I additionally advocate getting magnetic hooks for the room (the partitions are magnetic) to hold swimsuits to dry or anything you could hold.

– I like having water footwear for the children, particularly when you’ve got 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 children needed further pool time, and an ideal 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 children rode the slide a bunch of instances as a result of it was empty. We had lunch, after which acquired off in Castaway Cay, as a ton of individuals had been getting again on the ship. Castaway was means 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 little thing is within the Disney cruise app, together with the day by day navigator eating rotations, signups for excursions and further actions. You may also textual content members in your celebration from the app!

– Room service. You will get room service at any time, and it’s inlcuded; you simply have to tip. Nothing like getting a slice of the “cake of the day” or a couple of Mickey ice cream bars for the children. For those who get a carafe of espresso delivered at night time, it’s nonetheless heat and ideal whenever you get up! I additionally just like the espresso outlets on the ship (not included, however price it for a decaf almond milk latte with Moana printed onto the froth haha).

– Convey 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.

– Certainly one of my greatest journey hacks is utilizing our Amex Platinum. We use this without spending a dime 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 lodges. It has been amaaaaazing. Check it out with my referral link here!

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

xoxo

Gina

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