Disney Want (Castaway Cay and Bahamas)

Sharing a recap of our Disney cruise #5 on the Want! Sadly this submit will not be sponsored or comped in any approach; simply sharing my ideas!

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

So let’s change to trip mode! Right this moment, 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 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, 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 have now no want to attempt one other cruise line lol.

Disney Want (Castaway Cay and Bahamas)

Disney Want Evaluation

The Want is considered one of Disney’s latest ships, and it was completely beautiful. One of the vital 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 structure of the ship, since all the things was new to us. The eating places have been completely 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 making the most of the facilities and leisure.

Execs:

– Child’s Membership. The children’ 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 totally 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 very best we’ve skilled. This says lots as a result of Disney places such an emphasis on excessive manufacturing high quality. The reveals have been wonderful and I used to be expecially impressed with the Pirate Deck celebration and Sail A Wave celebration 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 bop on the stage – it was tremendous cute.

– The Aqua Mouse. The children rode the Aqua Mouse slide no less than 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 definitely’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 and so they 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 mushy 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 superb; we’re planning on doing a household journey there so we have now extra time to discover. The children 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. 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 aspect and didn’t have a lot Want-specific merch.

– Too quick! All of us agreed that the cruises should be no less than 5 nights 😉

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

Disney cruise suggestions

A few of my high Disney cruise suggestions:

– Pack a swim bag and preserve it with you if you verify 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 make the most of the meals and ice cream! Attempt to verify in as early as doable for pool time and to have lunch.

– Adorn 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 you could hold.

– I like having water footwear for the children, particularly you probably 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 children wished additional pool time, and an awesome 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 children rode the slide a bunch of instances as a result of it was empty. We had lunch, after which acquired 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.

– All the things is within the Disney cruise app, together with the day by day navigator eating rotations, signups for excursions and additional actions. You may as well textual content members in your celebration 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 evening, it’s nonetheless heat and excellent if you get up! I additionally just like the espresso retailers on the ship (not included, however price 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 totally free lounge entry once we journey, along with lodge rooms and perks. We’ll usually get early check-in, late checkout, room upgrades when obtainable, and generally eating credit at inns. 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 checklist??

xoxo

Gina

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