I’ve been on nearly every Disney cruise ship, and I’ve learned a lot in the process. Personally, I think you can be good at cruising, and here are 22 tips I learned along the way that save time and money, and, honestly, I think more people would benefit from knowing.
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If you’re going out of Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale, or San Diego, chances are you’ll have a “Pirate Night” and chances are you’ll feel out of place if you don’t dress up.
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Do the fish extenders.
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Take advantage of free room service.
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Get the second seating for dinner.
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Check in as soon as you can to get an earlier port arrival time.
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Maybe skip the stroller.
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Pay with a Disney Visa (if you have one).
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Take advantage of the special requests section.
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If you’re in adjoining staterooms, you can have adjoining balconies.
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Try to line up 15 minutes before characters come out so that way you only wait 15 minutes for characters.
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Don’t take a reusable cup.
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Join the Facebook groups.
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Buy towels and furnishings from a secret menu as a cheap souvenir.
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Make an order for things you can’t pack in your suitcase when you arrive (like a lot of sunscreen).
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Take advantage of kids club open houses.
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Use the coffee punch card.
Do you have any cruise tips to save money or get the most out of your experience? Tell us in the comments below!