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What side of ship is best for Disney cruise?

What is the Best Side of a Disney Cruise Ship? If you sail out of Port Canaveral and stop at Castaway Cay, the starboard side is the best side of a Disney cruise ship because it faces the beach of Port Canaveral, where you can wave to everyone on the beach as the ship sets sail.



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You'll feel the most movement on the Forward of the ship. If you're prone to seasickness, you may want to avoid the front of the ship. And again, if you want to be close to something specific, like the elevators, you'll want to take a look at the deck plans before selecting your room.

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If you are sailing with Disney Cruise Line, be sure to check your itinerary to find out if Pirate Night is included in your Disney Cruise itinerary. If so, the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app will let you know which night Pirate Night will fall on for your cruise.

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Northbound Alaska cruises sail up the coastline through the Inside Passage and along Hubbard Glacier, so your best view of Alaska's scenic landmasses are likely on the starboard side of the ship. Southbound Alaska cruises are the opposite.

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Midship staterooms on the lowest passenger deck are the most excellent spot to be on a cruise ship in this instance because you don't feel the vessel sway as much.

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As much as we're sure Disney would like to, they don't control the weather. Depending on when and where you sail, you're likely to find that temperatures on cooler weather itineraries average in the 40s-60s during the day – you're unlikely to encounter anything truly frigid during any DCL trip.

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Not All Cruises Will Feature Anniversary Fireworks In an email to booked cruisers, guests are assured that fireworks will be part of the festivities on most cruises, but will not always be the special anniversary show.

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The last time I was aboard the Disney Fantasy, the fireworks on Pirate Night were at 10:30 p.m. As entertainment and event times are subject to change, I recommend that you look at the activity schedule shortly after boarding the ship.

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I highly recommend making the Specialty Fireworks Cruise part of your vacation - it will be the highlight! Each time we've done this cruise, it's been the most memorable part of the trip and it's something we'll continue to do over and over again - truly one of the best experiences Walt Disney World has to offer.

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