Disney Want (Castaway Cay and Bahamas)

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

Hello buddies! 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 children and heading into after college actions and homework looks like a complete day by itself.

So let’s change to trip mode! Right now, I’m sharing a recap of our latest Disney cruise. It was P’s birthday and the timing ended up corresponding completely with my RHS journey 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 glad that the Pilot’s sis and our niece have been capable of be a part of us, along with a few of our closest buddies and journey buddies. We’re formally Disney cruise obsessed. It’s the proper 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 need to strive one other cruise line lol.

Disney Want (Castaway Cay and Bahamas)

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The Want is considered one of Disney’s latest ships, and it was completely beautiful. Some of the breathtaking places 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 all the things was new to us. The eating places have been totally different, and the children have been PUMPED to take a look at the children’ membership. Our cruise was solely three nights, however we had loads of time for exploring and profiting from the facilities and leisure.

Professionals:

– 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 degree. I can’t even totally clarify it; it’s essential watch this video. P and Nylah espeiclaly liked 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 lots as a result of Disney places such an emphasis on excessive manufacturing high quality. The exhibits have been wonderful and I used to be particularly impressed with the Pirate Deck social gathering and Sail A Wave social gathering 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 at the least 15 instances whereas we have been on the cruise. It has a Disney quick that you just’ll watch within the tunnel in your double tube (no single riders), and you then’re pushed out to the primary water slide, which is a blast. P and I did it thrice 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 they usually have been SO good. BBQ with pork, hen, 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 delicate serve ice cream.

– Ports of name. We stopped at Castaway Cay – Disney’s personal 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 the entire water slides (together with this one) and we additionally loved the seaside and bay.

– Further holiday-themed actions. That they had 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:

– Foremost eating rotation meals. We weren’t blown away by the primary eating room meals this time. The very best was in Arendale, which had reside performances. The interactive expertise at Worlds of Marvel was enjoyable, however the meals was underwhelming.

– Reward store! We felt just like the reward store was on the smaller facet and didn’t have a lot Want-specific merch.

– Too quick! All of us agreed that the cruises have to be at the least 5 nights 😉

All in all, it was one other magical journey and extra enjoyable cruise recollections with the fam and buddies!

Disney cruise suggestions

A few of my prime Disney cruise suggestions:

– Pack a swim bag and maintain it with you once you verify in. (You’ll drop off the remainder of your baggage they usually’ll ship it to your room when it’s prepared.) The swimming pools and scorching tub are open they usually’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 verify in as early as attainable for pool time and to have lunch.

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

– I additionally suggest getting magnetic hooks for the room (the partitions are magnetic) to hold swimsuits to dry or anything it’s essential dangle.

– I like having water sneakers for the children, particularly when you have a Castaway day or seaside tour.

– Pack your individual collapsible seaside 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 amazing 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 laundry whereas the children 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 approach 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.

– The whole lot is within the Disney cruise app, together with the each day navigator eating rotations, signups for excursions and additional actions. You can even textual content members in your social gathering from the app!

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

– Convey movement illness provides juuuuust in case. I all the time have slightly dramamine and movement illness bands in my backpack if we’d like it.

– One among my largest journey hacks is utilizing our Amex Platinum. We use this without spending a dime lounge entry after we journey, along with resort rooms and perks. We’ll typically get early check-in, late checkout, room upgrades when out there, and generally eating credit at accommodations. It has been amaaaaazing. Test it out with my referral hyperlink right here!

So, inform me, buddies: are you a cruise fan? What’s subsequent in your trip listing??

xoxo

Gina

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