How do you get perks on a Disney cruise?

Castaway Club – Frequently Asked Questions Castaway Club benefits begin once you complete at least one Disney Cruise Line sailing. Membership levels are based on the total number of completed eligible cruises: Silver – after completing 1 cruise. Gold – after completing 5 cruises.



Perks on a Disney cruise are primarily earned through the Castaway Club, Disney Cruise Line's tiered loyalty program. You are automatically enrolled after completing your first sailing. The tiers are Silver (after 1 sailing), Gold (after 5 sailings), Platinum (after 10 sailings), and Pearl (after 25 sailings). Benefits include early booking windows for new itineraries, priority booking for on-board activities (like Palo or the spa), exclusive "welcome back" gifts in your stateroom, and dedicated check-in lines at the terminal. Higher tiers like Platinum and Pearl offer more significant perks, such as a complimentary dinner at a specialty restaurant and even earlier access to online check-in. Additionally, you can get perks by being a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member, booking through a travel agent who offers onboard credit, or using a Disney Visa Card to pay for your cruise, which often provides discounts on merchandise and specific photo packages while on board.

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All of your meals are included in the cost of your cruise. Each night, you'll rotate through the three main restaurants onboard, and with Disney's Rotational Dining, even your dining service team rotates with you. So, you'll keep the same dining servers each night, no matter which restaurant you're enjoying.

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Choose a Cruise During Low-Demand Seasons If your off-peak cruise isn't full and the cruise line decreases fares in an effort to boost bookings, that's a good time to ask your travel agent or cruise line representative for a free upgrade -- especially if you're not eligible for the price reduction.

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Typically, the cruise line will offer the upgrade at a discount, meaning you'll pay less for the upgraded room than it would cost to book it outright, but more than what you paid for your original cabin.

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Book early: Generally speaking, the earlier you book your Disney Cruise, the more likely you are to get a good price. This is because Disney Cruises can be very popular, and availability may be limited, particularly during peak travel seasons. By booking early, you may be able to secure a cabin at a.

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Not included in base Disney cruise prices, however, are Port Adventures (Disney's shore excursions), shopping, spa and salon services, onboard photography services, nursery babysitting, ship-to-shore phone calls, arcade games, alcoholic beverages and drink packages and adults-only specialty dining at Enchante by Chef ...

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If you're planning a cruise and researching your cruise options, you've probably noticed that not everything is included with your cruise fare. Taxes, gratuities or a service charge, plus other “extras” are just some of the things not included with your cruise fare.

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Of course, a signature cruise staple — soft-serve ice cream — is available and included as part of your stay. Get That Mickey's Premium Ice Cream Bar! There are also some secret items that are included which you'll have to search for! Over at Cove Café, as we mentioned above, the specialty coffees are not included.

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All the live Disney stage productions and entertainment at the Walt Disney Theatre, first-run movie screenings in the Buena Vista Theatre as well as Disney Character Greetings throughout your cruise are included in your vacation package price.

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You want to be as close to the pivot point as possible to feel the least movement. Avoid cabins near the front (bow) or back (stern) and on decks higher than the middle deck of the ship. So, on a ship with fourteen passenger decks, your best options are below deck seven.

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Simply Ask to Upgrade Hotel Rooms The best time to ask is at check-in. Ask the hotel staff if they can give you a free room upgrade and provide them with a context or reason for your request. As previously mentioned, it may help to bring up a special occasion. It also helps to ask for a specific upgrade.

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Free Activities on Cruises: Trivia, pool games, big-screen movies, dance classes and sports deck activities (basketball, rock climbing, mini-golf, shuffleboard and more) are all normally free on a cruise ship. Ships that offer enrichment classes do not typically charge extra for them.

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13 Tips for Finding Cheap Cruise Deals
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Dining, Food & Beverages – Frequently Asked Questions A: Complimentary room service, included in the price of your cruise, is available 24 hours a day, for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Room service will be available until 1:30 AM on the final day of your cruise. Any room service gratuity is at your discretion.

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Overall, the quality of the food is good, as is the service, but options can be limiting if you're scheduled to dine in a restaurant such as the Royal Court and you're not a huge fan of, say, French cuisine. Servers are diligent in asking if there are any allergies.

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Cabanas offers buffet-style breakfast and lunch and waiter-served dinner most days on each sailing. (Dinner is not offered on the first or last day of any sailing, so plan accordingly.) The buffet closes between meals.

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