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Is it cheaper to go to Disney or on a cruise?

If you are a budget traveler, a 4-night trip to Disney World is much more affordable than a cruise. For those with a bigger budget, the cruise and similar stay at the resort are more comparable in price.



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Based on average cruise fares and accounting for inevitable extras, we recommend that a family of four should budget an estimated $10,000 for a Disney cruise vacation. Of course, it can be done for less — and way more. This figure accounts for a five-night sailing at a cruise fare of $300 per person, per day.

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How much does a Disney Cruise cost for a Family of 5? A 3-night Bahamian Cruise for a family of 5 leaving from Port Canaveral aboard the Disney Wish starts at $4,347 per stateroom. In order for all the guests to be in one stateroom, they must stay in either a Verandah or Concierge class room.

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Disney cruises are more expensive because they offer extra amenities such as Broadway-quality shows, larger staterooms, and exclusive character experiences. Limited availability, high demand, and the fact that they do not make money from casinos also contribute to the higher prices.

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Disney Cruises are priced per-person. Disney does not waive the fare for infants traveling onboard its cruise ships, but infant fares are a good bit lower than the standard rate for children. They're also significantly lower than adult fares.

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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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Most cruise lines charge between $400 and $4,000 for a 7-night Caribbean trip in a balcony stateroom. Remember that these cruise costs are only estimates, and that prices can vary greatly based on the cabin style, time of year, number of individuals in the room, as well as cabin placement.

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Staterooms – Frequently Asked Questions How many Guests can occupy one stateroom? A: Our largest Concierge-level suites can sleep 7 Guests, while all other stateroom types accommodate at least 3 people. It's easy to find the right-size stateroom for your party.

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As this post suggests, even short Disney cruises are worth it. So depending on how much time you have and where you would like to go, you could do 3 and 4 day cruises and have a wonderful time. I do think a 7 night, 8 day cruise is good for a Disney cruise.

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The average Disney cruise price starts around $800 to $1,600 per person for a 1- to 3-night Disney cruise in an inside room. Length of trip, ports of departure and arrival, and travel dates all affect pricing. While a Disney cruise may be more expensive than other cruise options, it offers unique onboard experiences.

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Onboard your Disney Cruise Line® ship, all expenses will be charged to your stateroom, so you do not need cash or a credit card. You may wish to carry cash or a credit card to buy snacks or souvenirs during stops at ports of call.

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If you're bringing the whole family, a 5 or 7 day cruise might be the best way to make sure everyone has an awesome getaway. And for those lucky folks with even more time to spare, a cruise of 10 days or more will give you an incredible experience of all the best things a cruise has to offer.

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Your cruise fare always includes food for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a cruise ship. However, not all venues that offer food will be free. The main dining room and cruise ship buffet will always be included in your cruise fare, though a few specialty items might cost extra.

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Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences, but there are a lot of variables to consider.

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I'm so glad you thought to sail our way with your question. It's about time for you to step onboard the ship! I'm happy to share that drinking water is free and available in many locations around the ship.

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It's whispered only among those in the know: the coveted Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar, affectionately known as the Mickey Bar, can be yours (or your children's) whenever you desire. This exclusive treat is a popular yet expensive dessert in a Disney Park, but completely free and unlimited on the high seas!

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Three of the Disney ships have on board specialty ice cream shops: Dream (Vanellope's), Fantasy (Sweet on You), Wish (Joyful Sweets). They have fancy flavors available for a fee, but there is plenty of free ice cream on the ships as well.

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Disney's Oceaneer Club and Lab are the two clubs for kids ages three to 12 on all four Disney cruise ships. Parents can drop off their kids anytime between roughly 9 a.m. and midnight or 1 a.m., and trained youth staff will watch the children and lead them in a wide variety of activities.

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Kids Cruise Free Offer: Guests ages 18 and under (“children”) are eligible to travel free (Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional) when booked as a 3rd and/or 4th guest on select cruises. Limit up to two free children per eligible booking. Offer excludes Alaska cruisetours; other exclusions may apply.

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