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

So let’s change to trip mode! Immediately, 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 joyful that the Pilot’s sis and our niece have been capable of be a part of us, along with a few of our closest mates and journey buddies. We’re formally Disney cruise obsessed. It’s the right mixture of household time, grownup time, scrumptious meals, reveals, 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’ve got no want to strive one other cruise line lol.

Disney Want (Castaway Cay and Bahamas)

Disney Want Evaluation

The Want is one among Disney’s latest ships, and it was completely attractive. One of the crucial breathtaking areas was the atrium, which has an illuminated Cinderella skirt chandelier, and was embellished 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 the whole lot 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 benefiting 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 superb, however this one was subsequent degree. I can’t even absolutely clarify it; you need to watch this video. P and Nylah espeiclaly beloved designing their very own curler coaster, and taking the slide to enter youngsters membership.

– The reveals! I really feel just like the expertise and leisure on this ship was the most effective we’ve skilled. This says rather a lot as a result of Disney places such an emphasis on excessive manufacturing high quality. The reveals have been glorious 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 at the very least 15 occasions whereas we have been on the cruise. It has a Disney brief 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 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 same old pizza spot and “American meals” spot with nuggets, pizza, and mac and cheese and the all-you-can eat tender 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 superb; we’re planning on doing a household journey there so we’ve got extra time to discover. The youngsters did all the water slides (together with this one) and we additionally loved the seashore and bay.

– Additional 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:

– Major eating rotation meals. We weren’t blown away by the primary eating room meals this time. The perfect was in Arendale, which had stay 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 facet and didn’t have a lot Want-specific merch.

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

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

Disney cruise suggestions

A few of my high Disney cruise suggestions:

– Pack a swim bag and hold 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 sizzling tub are open they usually’re the least crowded they are going to be for your entire cruise. Journey 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.

– Beautify 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 the rest it is advisable grasp.

– I like having water footwear for the youngsters, particularly when you’ve got a Castaway day or seashore tour.

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

– Be strategic about your time on the ship. The youngsters needed further pool time, and an excellent 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 occasions 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 should you plan on doing laundry. I at all times love to do laundry on the final day; unpacking clear garments is rather less miserable after a visit.

– All the things is within the Disney cruise app, together with the each day navigator eating rotations, signups for excursions and further actions. It’s also possible to textual content members in your get together from the app!

– Room service. You may 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. Should you get a carafe of espresso delivered at evening, it’s nonetheless heat and ideal once 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).

– Convey movement illness provides juuuuust in case. I at all times 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 spending a dime lounge entry after we journey, along with resort rooms and perks. We’ll usually get early check-in, late checkout, room upgrades when out there, and generally eating credit at lodges. It has been amaaaaazing. Check it out with my referral link here!

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

xoxo

Gina

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