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Your no-nonsense, consumer-oriented guide to Disney's Cruise Line The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line by Erin Foster with Len Testa and Ritchey Halphen describes the best of Disney's ships and itineraries, including a couple of stellar restaurants, top-notch children's activities, and Castaway Cay, one of the best vacation islands in the Caribbean. The book also lists which on-board entertainment and restaurants should be skipped, including recommendations on what to do instead. Along the way, this indispensable travel companion shows how to save money; choose the right stateroom, ship, and itinerary; and get to and from the cruise with ease. The guide also provides full coverage of the Disney-run European river cruises and includes itinerary and port guides.Honest and Outspoken Advice from the Unofficial ExpertsAdvice for first-time cruisers: money-saving strategies, packing tips and other pre-trip preparation, preferred ships and itineraries, and how to hit the deck running your first day on boardSuggestions for deciding whether a Disney cruise or a Disney World vacation is the better choice for your familyThe scoop on different stateroom types and how to choose the best room for your needsDetailed descriptions of DCL's ports of call around the world, including Hawaii in 2020In-depth coverage of Castaway Cay, DCL's private Bahamian island: what to take along, where to eat, and the best activities for familiesWhat to do on a day at seaA discussion of Adventures by Disney river cruises and how they compare with DCL cruisesOVER 6 MILLION UNOFFICIAL GUIDES SOLD!"A Tourist's Best Friend!"-Chicago Sun-Times"Indispensable"-The New York Times
Contents
Color Photo SectionList of Maps and Diagrams About the Authors Acknowledgments IntroductionAbout This GuideDisney Cruise Line: An OverviewHow to Contact the AuthorsPART ONE Dollars and SenseWhat's Included in Your Disney Cruise FareCruising with KidsCruising Without KidsWhere to Find More InformationIs It Worth It?PART TWO Planning Your CruiseChoosing an ItinerarySaving MoneySurf and Turf, Disney-StyleBack-to-Back CruisingThe Booking ProcessOther Prep WorkDisney World vs. Disney Cruise Line: How to DecideCastaway ClubPART THREE StateroomsHow Stateroom Category Affects Your Cruise PriceOur Stateroom RecommendationsBooking a Cruise Without Selecting a StateroomConcierge Level: What You Need to Know, and If It's Worth ItStateroom Selection for Larger PartiesGet to Know Your VerandahMaking Changes to Your Stateroom ReservationStuff to Think About When Choosing a StateroomPART FOUR Arriving, Getting Your Sea Legs, and DepartingTransportation to Your CruiseThe Day Before Your CruiseGet in the Boat, Folks!Bare NecessitiesCheckout and DeparturePART FIVE Tips for Varied CircumstancesDCL for SinglesDCL "At Large"DCL for Expectant MomsDCL for Younger ChildrenDCL for Older ChildrenDCL for SeniorsDCL for Large GroupsGuests with DisabilitiesDietary RestrictionsSmoking on BoardTraveling with MedicationFriends of Bill W.LGBT+ TravelersReluctant CruisersPART SIX The Ships at a GlanceOverview and Our RecommendationsThe Disney MagicThe Disney WonderThe Disney DreamThe Disney FantasyPART SEVEN DiningNoshes, Noshes EverywhereDisney Magic DiningDisney Wonder DiningDisney Dream DiningDisney Fantasy DiningPART EIGHT Entertainment and NightlifeLive Theater on the ShipsMoviesTelevision and NewsLive SportsThemed Events and Holiday EntertainmentNightclubs, Bars, Cafes, and LoungesPART NINE Activities, Recreation, and ShoppingFamily ActivitiesChildren's Programs and ActivitiesPools and Water-Play AreasOnboard SeminarsSports and FitnessSpasShoppingOnboard PhotographyReligious ServicesWhat to Do During a Day at SeaPART TEN Castaway CayWhat to BringWhat to DoWhere to RelaxPART ELEVEN PortsAlaskaAtlantic CanadaCaribbean, Bahamas, and BermudaHawaiiMediterraneanMexicoNorthern Europe, British Isles, and NorwayPacific CoastPanama CanalTransatlanticPART TWELVE Port AdventuresFinding Port AdventuresPort Adventures on Castaway CayNassauOur Suggestions Beyond Castaway Cay and NassauPART THIRTEEN River CruisingRiver Cruising for FamiliesExcursions on an AbD River CruiseMore Differences Between AbD River Cruising and DCL Ocean CruisingTraveling with Adventures by DisneyCost ConsiderationsWhat's Next for Disney and River Cruising?Glossary Index
