Disney Want (Castaway Cay and Bahamas)

Sharing a recap of our Disney cruise #5 on the Want! Sadly this submit shouldn’t be sponsored or comped in any method; simply sharing my ideas!

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

So let’s change 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 satisfied that the Pilot’s sis and our niece have been capable of be a 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 now have no want to strive one other cruise line lol.

Disney Want (Castaway Cay and Bahamas)

Disney Want Assessment

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

We undoubtedly needed to get used to the format of the ship, since every little thing was new to us. The eating places have been totally different, and the youngsters have been PUMPED to take a look at the youngsters’ 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 youngsters’ 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 totally clarify it; you need to watch this video. P and Nylah espeiclaly cherished 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 one of the best we’ve skilled. This says loads as a result of Disney places such an emphasis on excessive manufacturing high quality. The exhibits have been wonderful and I used to be expecially impressed with the Pirate Deck get together and Sail A Wave get together proper as we have been leaving the port. The music and dancing have been upbeat, and everybody cheered when the characters got here out to bounce on the stage – it was tremendous cute.

– The Aqua Mouse. The youngsters rode the Aqua Mouse slide a minimum of 15 instances whereas we have 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 and so they have been SO good. BBQ with pork, rooster, brisket and all the perimeters, 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 gentle serve ice cream.

– Ports of name. We stopped at Castaway Cay – Disney’s non-public 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 now have extra time to discover. The youngsters did all the water slides (together with this one) and we additionally loved the seashore and bay.

– Further holiday-themed actions. They’d an Oogie Boogie bash on the ship, characters have 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 present 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 a minimum of 5 nights 😉

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

Disney cruise ideas

A few of my prime Disney cruise ideas:

– Pack a swim bag and preserve it with you whenever you examine in. (You’ll drop off the remainder of your baggage and so they’ll ship it to your room when it’s prepared.) The swimming pools and scorching tub are open and so they’re the least crowded they are going to be for the complete cruise. Trip the water slide and benefit from the meals and ice cream! Attempt to examine in as early as doable for pool time and to have lunch.

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

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

– I like having water footwear for the youngsters, particularly in case you have a Castaway day or seashore tour.

– Pack your own collapsible beach toys – a lot cheaper – and you may repack or donate to a different household.

– Be strategic about your time on the ship. The youngsters needed further pool time, and an incredible 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 youngsters rode the slide a bunch of instances as a result of it was empty. We had lunch, after which obtained off in Castaway Cay, as a ton of individuals have been getting again on the ship. Castaway was method much less crowded!

– Pack a pop up hamper and laundry pods in the event you plan on doing laundry. I all the time love to do laundry on the final day; unpacking clear garments is rather less miserable after a visit.

– All the pieces is within the Disney cruise app, together with the each day navigator eating rotations, signups for excursions and further actions. You may also textual content members in your get together from the app!

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

– Deliver movement illness provides juuuuust in case. I all the time have a little dramamine and motion sickness bands in my backpack if we’d like it.

– Considered one of my largest journey hacks is utilizing our Amex Platinum. We use this without cost lounge entry after we journey, along with lodge rooms and perks. We’ll usually get early check-in, late checkout, room upgrades when accessible, and generally eating credit at resorts. 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 record??

xoxo

Gina

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