Why Is Disney Cruise Line So Expensive?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video, I'm delving deep into the enchanting world of Disney Cruise Line and breaking down the high price tag. 🌟
If you've ever wondered why Disney Cruise Line seems a bit on the expensive side, you're in the right place. I'll be unveiling the factors that contribute to the cost of a Disney cruise, from the magical onboard experiences to the dreamy destinations you'll visit. 🌎✨
Join us as I explore:
🌐 The Disney Difference: Discover what sets Disney Cruise Line apart from other cruise options and why it's worth the investment.
💼 Pricing Components: I'll dissect the various elements that make up the overall cost, including accommodations, dining, entertainment, and more.
🏝️ Destinations and Itineraries: Explore the breathtaking destinations you can visit with Disney Cruise Line and how they influence pricing.
Whether you're a Disney fanatic planning your next adventure or simply curious about the magic behind the price, this video will provide valuable insights that will help you make informed decisions when booking your dream Disney cruise. 🧚♂️🌊
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We went on the Disney Wish mid august. At some point someone over heard my daughter say her favorite princess was Elsa. One night outside our room was an envelope addressed to my daughter. There was a card inside hand written by Elsa to her.
Another day my wife was sitting with my 3 year old down the hall from the kids club. Mickey came walking by. Walked past them, stopped and turned around, grabbed my sons hand and took him into the kids club where he showed him how to steer the ship in the play area. Just him 1 on 1. I was so sad I missed it but she took lots of videos.
That’s the Disney Magic people talk about but can’t describe. It was incredible. We’ve done all the major cruise lines now and no other company comes close to that level. We already booked the Disney Treasure for 2025
Money well spent, right?
We went to Disney Fantasy Jan 2023...it was the best family vacation I've ever been on. Cost up front was hard to swallow but after the trip...I would've paid more. Only very minor downside was my youngest was 2 years old so she wasn't old enough to go to the kids club. My oldest was 4 but rarely went to the kids club because she didn't want to be away from her sister. They had a blast either way. We booked the Disney Treasure for Jan 2025. I can not wait since both of my girls will be old enough to join the kids club.
My wife and I have been on other major cruise lines and now have our fouth Disney Cruise. This time we are going to Alaska. Disney has a level of detail and customer service that cannot be matched. We absolutely love it.
Once you know, you know. No other Cruise line comes close!!!
I have taken a Disney. Took my grandkids and my daughter. My mom also went. Castaway Key their private island was amazing. They don’t charge extra to enjoy their island. (Perfect Day at Coco Cay charge you )
It was pricey but I would do it again. You’re right the detail is impeccable. I have the best memories and it was worth every penny. I have cruised on other ships you can definitely see the difference. IMO. Disney knows how to do it right. Can’t wait to do another cruise with them.
Platinum Disney Cruiser here. That's pretty much what we do on our channel. DCL for the most part. Have 3 in the Pipline right now.
I have done the Caribbean cruises, Nordic, Mediterranean and Baltic all with Disney - love the split bathroom, stateroom size, fabulous food, rotational dining and stand out service. I don't care about gambling, the adult venues are nice, plenty of adult entertainment, classically beautiful ships, spotlessly clean. I met many cruisers who were on their double-digit Disney cruise, plenty who didn't have kids or grandkids. I now cruise solo and they make a great effort to put you with other solos for dinner. Yes, I am a big fan! Love the Magic!
We are cruising Europe on the Dream next year. Very excited!
I just finished my 28th DCL cruise. 31st by December! We love it. It’s expensive for sure. It’s hard to say if it’s worth it (compared to other lines) because I haven’t been on a different line since 2009
Just got off Magic last Thursday and not going into another Disney cruise for our next cruises. My stepdaughter didn’t even like going to the Oceaner’s Club. She came in and was out in less than 10mins. She wanted to give poor rate for that place. She said kids were being yelled at. She had a great time at the Aqua Dunk tho. Food was same every day at the Cabana’s and has few options as well. The only time I liked food was lunch at Castaway Cay. We cruised with Discovery Princess last December and loved the whole duration of the cruise.
I agree that the price is insane. On a per diem basis, it's sometimes more than the premium lines. BUT the product is absolutely amazing. I can't say enough good things about it.
We cruised on the magic. While a different experience than other cruise lines we did not think it was worth the super expense. to each their own.
Enjoyed the video! I took a Disney Cruise before there WAS a Disney Cruise Line! July of 1986, I sailed on a 3-day Premier Cruise Lines Star/Ship Oceanic which was then the Official Cruise Line of Walt Disney World! It was a Senior cruise to the Bahamas that included overnight docking at Nassau. We had an excursion to Salt Cay for snorkeling & Barbecue. That island is located over near Rose Island. I was 17 years old at the time, and the drinking age was 16 so I blew through $200 cash I brought with me on alcohol and gambling! No sail cards to charge to back then! No parents either! Just high school classmates! Lol! I don't recall any Disney characters onboard although if there were any, I didn't see them. Yep, glad today drinking age is 21 on cruises! Lol! We were too wild! I'm more surprised none of us fell overboard! Star/Ship Oceanic was 40K ton ship which is tiny by today's standards. The ship was turned into razor blades back in 2012. That cruise wasn't too expensive whereas Disney Cruises today are pricey! May one day I'll take a cruise on Disney for nostalgia purposes!
Our first 4 cruises were with Disney. We branched out to Princess, RCL, and MSC. If I were bringing my grandlittles, we’d do DCL again, but for now, we’re enjoying other lines. Also, it might matter to some that Disney cruises have no casino {a big money-maker on other lines.} Great video!
I did my 1st disney cruise 2 weeks ago . A cousin decided to get married on a cruise ship. The group was asked to dine together and at same time. In the video he stated Disney don't have dinner buffet as a choice, is this true? I've cruised with other big 2 and they give a choice. Thanks
@@APatt-rg3yv I don't think they offer a buffet in the evening on DCL. On Pirate Night, the used to offer a themed Pirate Buffet late at night. Not sure they still do that tho.
What’s a grandlittle?
@@rsvihla I call my 8 grandchildren “grandlittles”
@@APatt-rg3yv That is correct. Tge buffet offers only sit-down dining for dinner where you are served by waiters and order from the same menu as the people eating in the main dining room.
It’s totally worth it. We love Disney cruises and go on them with family, friends or even just by ourselves. Going on a less busy week is way more practical so just something to keep in mind. I don’t think we will ever get tired of DCL. We have three booked between now and next September!! I tried RCCL earlier this year, but honestly the only thing I liked about it was Cococay. I might give them one more chance but the food was awful and it was so loud and there was literally no where calm to relax on the entire ship. Also, I can’t stand the gambling and smoking on the Royal ships. Also they barely cleaned our room whereas Disney does 2 cleaning a day. I am looking forward to trying Viking ocean cruises at some point though. I will say Chops Grille was pretty good but a family next to us had kids banging the table the entire time. I missed Disney Adult only dining, the Cove cafe, quiet lounges, no smoking and appropriate shows. I was literally embarrassed to be in the theater while they were doing the Grease show with all the younger kids around. I may still give Royal another shot on one of the newer ships but I’m not a huge fan of how gigantic they are. I wish they had a newer smaller ship to try. We may go ahead and just try it one of the celebrity ships that goes to Cococay. But I’m OK admitting that we are just DCL fans. And yes we pay a premium for that. That part stinks! 😂
We went on the Disney Wish this past July. We are two very big Disney fans. We honestly were underwhelmed. There were some reasons unrelated to Disney itself.
But additionally, we met another guest who had been on 9 other Disney cruises, and she told us to try the older boats they were better. We might try them but are going to be sticking to cheaper cruises for the time being.
The Wish is the only ship I haven’t been on yet. I highly suggest the Dream. They’re all gorgeous, but that chandelier is my favorite.
Even how they clean the ships is different
I was on the Wish and they were using high performance power washeres on a platform that moved the person arouns the ship.
Carnival had a hose that the poor guy dangles over the edge...
Disney can be annoying, but their cruises dont shove crap in your face.
Disney cruises are in the upper end of cruising costs. Yes they may coin in on the brand but the level of service is far higher than competitors. There is also no casinos on board, where other lines gain thousands extra revenue from gamblers. Would they be cheaper if they had a casino? Possibly but you'd lose more of what they are all about and the general service and feel of the ship.
Another bonus.....they announce each travel party a hearty welcome announcement as you first board. Do you get this level of service from mainstream lines? I think not. You get what you pay for, so add up all your nickle and diming and look at the total bottom cost to better judge and see who's overall service wins
Man I have to disagree on whether it’s worth it. We are huge Disney fans but our last Disney cruise on the Dream was subpar. The kids were allowed in the adult areas including the adult pool and the crew had no interest in enforcing it. I think I prefer not mixing my 2 favorite things: Disney and cruising don’t mix for us so we will choose one or the other each time.
My family and I went on our very first cruise back in 2014 on the Disney dream had a great time. It was a four day cruise. Yes you’re right the food is very very good. You do pay more for the cruise but when you go to the Disney parks you also pay a premium price for the food and most of the time the foods not good, why is that?
My husband and I do not have children and we absolutely love DCL. We are getting ready to take our 11th sailing. Your review perfectly encapsulates what makes the line so great 🛳️ ❤
I love Disney Cruise lines!!!!
Looks great. I just would like a casino.
If you are not in to been around a lot of drunk people and a casino with lingering cigarette smoke, then the cost of DCL could be worth it to you.
Yo Ben, how many channels do you have?
DCL is my absolute favorite cruise line ever! They are pricey, but I feel like I get my money’s worth compared to CCL and RCCL.
15 Disney cruises and counting! Went on my first Royal cruise last summer on the Wonder of the Seas. It was a nice alternative but nobody does it quite like Disney (but to your point - you pay for the premium experience and attention to detail)
We have done 31 Disney Cruises with 32 to Panama Canal in less than 2 weeks. We are retired and live in Florida so we can choose less costly sailings which also usually have less people. We loved every single one of them and your review is spot on. Thanks to your reviews we are trying Celebrity next May Transatlantic. The price was some less but we didn't do all inclusive, that would have made it more. We are excited to try Celebrity but will always be frequent sailers on Disney.
We’re on that Panama Canal cruise! See ya real soon!
@@susanpinaz2224 awesome see you real soon🤩
I have not paid for a Disney cruise yet however I have done several Disney resorts vs Orlando area hotels and there's just no way to replicate the service and experience we had at Polynesian, Animal Kingdom Lodge, or Wilderness lodge. Some of our best memories are from being on property at the Polynesian, watching the fireworks at the beach, etc... So, basically decide do you want that "Disney" experience in a comfortable setting or not. If yes, give Mickey Mouse your wallet, then go enjoy.💰💸
Look at the cost of the resort, Park tickets, food, snacks, more food, etc. A week at WDW in the premium resorts is about the same as a 7-night cruise. Then again, your time is worth money: standing in line for food and rides versus everything that is available or served to you with little to no waiting time, including the activities.
Cruise is about same price, and way better.
Plus the ship takes you to different countries every day.
I went on Disney cruise from the uk around north Europe last year cost around £5k for family of 4 in summer hoildays and I thought it was worth every penny u are spoilt from the momment u get in the ship
Yo con mi familia sólo tomamos los cruceros Disney. Quiero un producto calidad y gente educada. He tomado Carnival cruises y hay muchos pasajeros de color conflictivos y mal educados.
We love DCL, and we're willing to pay more for;
• well-treated, fairly paid, HAPPY crew who love to return again & again
• outstanding service
• meticulous upkeep & cleanliness
• high quality food
• no casino
• no "booze cruise" public drunken brawls & behaviour
• much less noise, especially in the adult & spa areas
• no go-karts or other gimmicks
• no smoking contamination in public areas
• the community - fish extenders, gifts, exchanges, groups, activities - other cruises are nowhere near as friendly
• a *much* better environmental record, safety record, and healthcare policies
• the (first 4) ships are beautiful and respect history, and they don't look like some tacky chrome-covered Vegas shopping mall
• windows! Why cruise if you never look outside? 🤷
As long as people are willing to pay the prices, Disney will continue to raise prices! It's only good business! Raise prices!!!!!
Sooo not worth it lol, I gave it a try from Soton to see what the fuss was about- didn't like it lol
More kids, no casino, no thx. Carnival, here I come!!!!
I’ve never understood the allure of a casino on a cruise ship. Why pay $1500+ to then go lose a bunch more in a casino? If I want to drop a few hundred, I’d go locally, and save thousands 🤷♀️
@@brendasbudgetbites With casino rates, you get better cabin rates, the drink package included, and on board credits. Our last deal was $100 per person for a balcony cabin with the drink package included and $1,500 room credit for up to 14 days.
The only reason why Disney is so expensive is because people are stupid enough to pay the high prices!
Took my first ever cruise on the Wonder this past May which fulfilled two bucket list wishes - a Disney cruise and visiting Alaska. It was absolutely magical and well worth every penny. I booked fairly early and felt I got a good price even though I traveled solo and paid much more for my cabin than I would have if traveling with others. As an older adult I felt there was plenty for me to do whether I wanted adult entertainment, relaxation, or Disney themed fun. I opted for an ocean view and to save money elected for the cruise line to choose my room which was fine though I feel I would choose my own room next time and opt for a balcony as long as the weather is warm. The food was amazing - I am a vegan and eat a very low fat diet...my servers were wonderful and I had no problem finding meals that fit my dietary requirements. The gym was beautiful and the spa is spectacular. Can't wait to cruise with Disney again. Thanks to Ben and David for giving me so much information and helping me feel more confident selecting my next cruise. :)
Literally everything you said can happen on another cruise line for a quarter of the cost
We cruised 13 times on Disney from 1998 with our last in 2017 and enjoyed every one. We reached the top loyalty tier. Since the pandemic Disney have ridiculously raised their prices (double pre and post COVID), started charging for things that were previously included, doubled the specialty dining prices, reduced the number of adult only areas and activities, and added a new even higher loyalty tier (reducing the value of our current tier and removing perks). Bottom line, we no longer think Disney is a good value and now cruise with other lines.
My family and I normally cruise with RCCL, and tried Disney last year, aboard Disney Fantasy. We had a great time, but we agreed the price difference - over 2X as much for the same type of cabin - just isn't worth it. DCL was awesome, but a one and done for us unless their pricing is on par with RCCL. We're back to Wonder of the Seas in two weeks' time and saving a ton on our balcony cabin.
Totally agree!!!
I would much rather pay more and cruise less. The difference in experience is day and night.
What adult areas got removed? We've cruise with Disney 3 times post pandemic and didn't notice anything. We're also platinum and nothing got removed from perks. The only real thing removed is the ability to say it's the highest tier. Also, prices have not doubled.
@@Scott__C.... at least 30 percent more than 3 years ago.
Disney does cruising the way cruising SHOULD be done. The ships are fabulous, the entertainment is amazing, the service is what cruising used to be years ago when only the rich could afford it. The food is above the other cruise lines and frankly so is the quality of passenger. Disney has priced the rabble off their ships. You might get some snobs and a few elitists, but you won't generally get drunken neglectful parents letting their kids run amok. By keeping their prices high they won't have the booze cruise types and I really wish I could afford to cruise with them. Everyone complains about what they charge because they can't afford to sail wiith them. Its not a right, its a privilege. If you can't afford Disney, cruise with another line or do what we are doing, save up for a few years and make it a cruise to remember. You get what you pay for, and you really do have to pay for the Disney experience, high standards and great service.
I was terrified of going on a cruise, but we went on our first ever cruise in January on the Disney Dream. I have never experienced relaxation and service like we did on that ship. I’m an absolute convert to cruising now. Going on a different cruise line this January and I only hope that I haven’t ruined future cruises by having done my first with Disney!
Ha Ha Ha, You'll be back!!!!!
I started with Disney as well. Loved it and fell in love with cruising. I’ve tried Royal, carnival and virgin since that first magical cruise. Needless to say none measure up, all fun but it’s not Disney ya know
I'm glad you made this video. I hear other reviewers talk about how Disney cruises are only more expensive because of branding which I disagree with. I've been cruising for a bit now and I notice that Disney's upkeep of their ships is well above others. I considered making a video about it. You guys are spot on, Disney is pricey but I feel they're worth it because of the service, upkeep, and friendly cruising community that sail Disney. Also you can find competitive pricing if your time is flexible.
It's definitely not just the branding. They put a lot into the ships.
Agree that if you have flexible time, you can shop for the best possible price. But the issue is that when you have kids, you really have to weigh whether it's worth it or not to take them out of school. If they're really young, should not be a problem. As they get older, it becomes more of a factor. That's where they can really get you with prices.
Agreed with your assessment. They take really good care of their ships. Lots of pride in what they do.
Definitely more expensive than other cruise lines although Royal’s Icon of the Seas pricing is giving them a run for their money. No pun intended. 😄
This man listed all the reasons why except the main one.........because they can!😂
Our best cruise EVER! After Disney, I don’t see us cruising with any other cruise line after Disney. They spoiled us.
I'm so excited we've booked our first cruise on Disney Magic for October 2024. Celebrating our favorite season and our love of Disney!
This is exactly the reason why it is so expensive, people like you are willing to pay just to be on the ship.
@@daveaglasgow Welcome to capitalism.
Coz its bloody disney! total ripoff.. paying for the brand..
We wanted to go on them when they first came to Australia until we saw the terrible pricing.. Couldnt justify that amount of money just for a short cruise (5 to 7 days)
We decided to just pay the same to go on a longer cruise with Royal
My wife and I (no kids) are going on the Dream to Bermuda in TWO WEEKS!
I think it's definitely fair to compare the price on a DCL cruise vs what you could get on another line. A standard room on DCL could get you a premium room on another line, definitely fair to compare and see which is better for your family.
Not comparable.
DCL is in its own class.
It’s not just comparing rooms.
The DCL cruise experience is not offered on any other cruise line
@@Dangic23DCL is a regular cruise line with mouse ears and 2-4 times the cost
@@jcspotter7322 It's beyond the mouse ears. Actually, you need to look for them (mouse ears) on DCL. You won't find any inebriated people crawling back to their rooms like you do on RC and Carnival... Either you go on a classic ship, or a booze cruise...
@@Dangic23 I disagree... haven taken 3 DCL cruises so far, while I find it's a good product, I also question whether it's worth the extra cost vs an upgraded option on another line.
It’s unique.
So it gets away with the extra $$$
But DCL can’t be bothered to give you paper cruise guides. You have to look at the app on your phone to see what is going on.
I KNOW SO MANY DISNEY EMPLOYEES. YOU CAN'T EVEN BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND.
I took the kids on the Magic when it was about one year old. It’s was fabulous! Had to drag them out of the kids club, they loved it! One night we were awakened around 1:00 am with a ship wide fire alarm. At the time I just got annoyed that we were all awakened. They had it taken care of in about 20 minutes. Now I realize how serious a fire on a ship can be. We were blown away by Castaway Cay! I’m not sure private islands were a thing then or maybe they were and I didn’t know 🤷🏻♀️ The adults only beach was phenomenal as it was considered a sea life preserve so it was well announced not to disturb the sea critters. Live starfish and conch were in abundance as well a beautiful, tropical fish. A very memorable experience indeed. I agree. It’s hard to put a price tag on intangibles such as service and maintenance. I only say intangible as many feel it is expected. But increased levels are worth the money. Unlike taxes 😂
Yes it is very worth it- did a 7 night Eastern Caribbean cruise in Dec 2022. The Disney magic and service is far above & beyond. The cast members go out of their way to make sure you are happy with their service. My husband and I did the Remy brunch. Our head waiter was so concerned that my husband didn't eat much of his dinner (we had the early time slot) and thought he didn't like the food & offered other options. In reality, he was stuffed from Remy still. We miss our servers as they did cater to what we liked and took note of our dislikes & how we liked our meal timed out.
Remy was a class above & one of the best restaurants we have ever tried. Looking forward to trying Palo next time.
Our son enjoyed the kids club and the nightly shows were out of this world and really broadway quality shows with the lights, moving sets, etc.
Looking forward to using our future cruise credit to book another DCL vacation.
My in-laws, in their 80s, love cruising on DCL (without any grandchildren!) They have taken us a few times and we love it too.
@insidecruise I really like the second channel. These videos are well put together and very informative.
I do speculate that the Disney cruises may also be more pricey due to the fact that there is no casino on board. I imagine that the business model changes dramatically when you cannot count on that revenue stream.
1000% They are also very strict on alcohol sales. They don't offer an alcohol package and will not let you get too drunk because they want to maintain the family friendly environment. On our last sailing a man was escorted to his work due to. his behavior from drinking, so alcohol sales are likely lower as well, and that is a huge markup for most lines
Disney is the preferred cruise line for my wife and me. Our first cruise was on the Disney Wonder for our 25th wedding anniversary. We've sailed on the Wonder, Fantasy and Wish with a goal of cruising on every one of their ships one year. We've also sailed on Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian. Our order of preference is DCL, RCL, Carnival and then NCL. We've booked an Alaska cruise late in the 2024 season on Holland America Line, so we'll have another line for comparison.
As a show comment, I liked the information you provided. There is one correction that I think is needed, though. Animator's Pallet is only on the Magic, Wonder, Dream and Fantasy. That restaurant was replaced on the Wish by Arendale and on the Treasure by Cocoa.
I’m getting on my Disney wish cruise tomorrow and I can’t wait!
Another one that people overlook is Disney doesn't have casinos. Those are big revenue generators for other lines.
We have been on 30+ cruises on many different cruise lines over many years. Enjoyed each and every one, but our one cruise on Disney was the absolute best!
My husband and I went on the Wish in January. We had to admit that we wished this had been around when our son was still young. He’s 27 now, and I don’t think he’d do anything now except sit with his nose in his phone, and play video games.
Oh, the most amazing detail are those split bathrooms, especially for dealing with families.
Yes! very expensive. It costs extra one arm and two legs.
RCCL Icon prices are reaching DCL prices
Do you think the lack of a casino and no drink packages can drive the price up to make up for the lack of revenue? Just wondering. I have sailed on the Dream and loved it but the price has kept me away for more cruises. Your video has me rethinking of booking another due to the beauty and the great experience. Thank you.
I also think DCL has fewer upcharges, so you're paying for more in your base price.
Absolutely. If you see the number of people throwing money at the casino and drinking there etc., it has to be a high revenue generator. They're not going to just break even.
We are going on our first Disney cruise on the Magic. I’ve dreamed of this day for 25 years. Thanks for the great video
Echante' will rock your world. That was a 3 1/2 hours dinner for us. Was Amazing Food!
Great video👍. I’ve been on the Magic and dream and have wish booked for may 2024
It’s just myself 65 and my daughter 40. We are big disney fans . Having annual passes to Disneyland even went to Disneyland paris (disappointed)
Loved how you explained why disney is priced higher . We feel it’s worth it, having also cruised on 3 other lines (princess, royal , ncl. ) listed in order of favorites after Disney.
Having said that our 4 night cruise is more expensive than a 7 night on the other brands.
The entertainment, food quality, cleanliness and attention to detail makes it an easy decision for us. I did take the entire family with 4 grandkids on our dream trip. And the kids absolutely loved it. Still talk about it 5 years later, now as teens. But the price tag for all 12 of us in three cabins is harder to justify when we could go to New Zealand (non cruise) for the same price … it’s all about variety in life isn’t it. Try everything at least once ..
Really enjoy your videos. Keep doing what you do. I find the content just perfect. No unnecessary blab or bad jokes . Just great information and advice , with video showing everything necessary
Maybe it's so expensive cuz Mickey and Minnie drink too much champagne with caviar and Goofy and Tinkerbell drink waaaaaaaaay too much Scotch.
Love love DCL…
Wouldn’t give them $5 to cruise on them. WAY TOO MANY KIDS. Definitely not for me.
We went on 20 DISNEY cruises. One RCL and one MSC. The others I really enjoyed but they don’t come close to Disney. We are 2 adults, no kids, and we love it every time. The Fantasy and Dream are amazing! The Wish seems nice, but I “wish” they kept the same inside decor and theme as the other ships. We don’t really want to go on the Wish, but want to try the Treasure.
After a Disney Cruise, I don’t think I’d want to cruise with any other Cruise line, except maybe Virgin.( and that’s because of Ben and David’s review.)
Because people are stupid enough to pay for it. Not me. But then again I retired at 52. I don't indulge on such extravagances. Don't get me wrong, I cruise, ALOT. 7 this year. A ton more this Fall. But I do low cost ones.
Disney is known for it’s supposed top notch service but there are other cruises out there just as good if not better & definitely a better price for what you get. It’s been obvious for several years Disney is more concerned about charging the most it can without adding new features. Take a look at the parks, they have raised tickets twice this year along with everything in the parks increasing.
Pricing the Disney cruises against Royal Caribbean & the days, ports & basically everything you can do two seven day cruises for a 4 day Disney, no thanks. If you want a truly adult cruise with everything added in check out Viking they do ocean cruises now & really are a luxury cruise with a lot included in the prices. Disney ships look pretty but no thanks we know no matter what is said they do have a lot of children and what they offer is not worth what they are charging.
I was on the Disney Magic for the Westbound Panama Canal crossing…my honest opinion…it was NOT worth it.
I could list a laundry list of things that I made this cruise really bad but here are three things:
1. The characters were not there to greet guest as we boarded the ship.
2. The disorganization to disembark at a port. It took us over an hour and a half to get off at Grand Cayman.
3. The lack of things to do for adults after 1030pm. Once the last activity ended, the ship went quiet. Yes the bars might stay open until midnight, but there was no music or entertainment anywhere.
You get what you pay for. Others are cheap because they are crap. It is like driving an 85 corolla vs a 2023 Tesla X. Night and day. Some people are Carnival cruise people and others are Disney people.
Yessss did the maiden voyage of the Fantasy and a Halloween cruise on the Fantasy are scheduled on the Magic next August
I loved my Disney Cruise and I'll never get to do it again so I'll cherish all the memories. Charging 200% single supplement is nauseating. They charge that much because they CAN. I was worried about being saturated with Disney but it's very subtle and the crew is so lovely.
For me, it comes down to price ultimately and there’s just no way I could do a cruise on Disney when I could do two or three cruises on earth, another line like Princess Royal Caribbean for the same price. And honestly I don’t have any kids and I’m not a huge fan of other peoples kids and I have been on two Disney cruises in on one of them. I think it was ruined by all the children running around like maniacs now if I had kids or wanted to take my nephew, wanna cruise, I would consider Disney if he was a big fan. And just so everybody knows this is coming from a big Disney fan.
We went on Disney Wonder on a two week Panama Canal cruise. Although there was only 4 ports and most sea days it was still jam pack with activities and we never got bored. Its the same price as going to a 5 night cruise in Disney Dream. It was worth it.
having been on disney many times we recently went on royal and payed probably 80% what we would have for disney it was maybe 10% as good. the food was crap the employees rude and the ship dirty the only thing better on royal was the stage shows. plus the behavior of our fellow guests was way worse and got zero resistance from the crew. if a disney cruise was that bad they would have fixed it from royal just an apology. unfortunately due to royals terrible handling of the situation i will be giving myself the punishment the troublemakers should have gotten which is never stepping foot aboard a royal Caribbean ship again.
Capitalism. But to be fair, their drinks on board are cheaper, room service included, soda is included. Disney is very heavy on character meets. But I’ll stick with Royal for the entertainment factor.
We are platinum DCL guests so obviously we love Disney. We have done two Royal Caribbean cruises, but Disney is still our first choice. Going on Halloween on the High Seas for the first time October 2024. Can't wait. Thanks for your video which is spot on.
We are Disney Cruise Line regulars at this point. Even people we have sailed with who are top-tier members for RC and other cruise lines have said Disney does it BEST.
When but don't have kids, food was good but I could have gone on three Royal Caribbean cruises for the price of Disney and no Casino. Didn't find it worth the money.
Since Disney is sponsoring gambling using ESPN brand name, I wonder how soon they will add gambling to their cruise ships.
Sometimes expensive equals better quality. After cruising different cruise lines over the past few years, the fact that Disney cruises are a higher quality became obvious. If you don't want to pay more for a cruise, take Carnival. I for one refuse to travel on that garbage can cruise line.
Loved our Disney Dream cruise to celebrate a milestone birthday…just my husband and I. The private island is amazing, the shows are amazing and or guaranteed cabin is one of the best cabins we have had. The bed is awesome. We had a super time.
Have you ever considered a Cunard cruise? They are definitely different from what I see on your channel- we travel on QM2 with my in-laws - would love to see your perspective
When we where on the dreadful Celebrity reflection this year with shocking food and entertainment and totally overpriced , a Disney ship turned up and it was so classy and a proper ship not like the ugly floating block of flats , its on my list with my grandchild !
Everything "Disney" is overpriced. And as long as there are people who will pay the crazy prices, they will keep over charging.
Nothing listed is different from any other ship... just exploitation
They price themselves to max profit and capacity. How else would they price it?
Come on. This is a one time cruise if you have kids, otherwise go with a true luxury liner(Viking) for same or less.
Do not support Disney. The fewer who use it the more expensive it will become. If you do not know why you should not support Disney you live in a bubble.
We did the Disney Wish in January with the grandkids and whilet he over all experience was great but traveling with 6 and 8 year old kids the main dining options for kids were a bit limited and disapointing
It also doesn’t help that they don’t have casinos. Definitely subsidizing some of the fares on most lines.
Being a multiple Disney cruiser rcl just can’t compare and carnival seems ghetto in comparison
I feel like Disney cruises would have the highest proportion of preschool aged kids than any other line and therefore the most germs.
It's worth every penny. Won't Go on another cruise line. You don't have to see kids if you don't want to.
I would Agree the price is worth it! We have been on 2 DCL's and Love it! we are ready to book the next.
So excited for our first cruise this year on the Wish - hoping for an Alaskan one next :)
I’ve recently done the transatlantic cruise on Disney Dream
Is your background a real room? It's gorgeous would love a room tour!
Because people will pay it. It costs a small fortune to run those kid programs.
I've taken one Disney cruise and personally I didn't enjoy it as much as other cruise lines (read: I still enjoyed the cruise). The Fantasy is a fine ship, but the onboard activities really didn't suit me. But, these are things that you are only going to discover by trying different cruise lines, and I absolutely do not regret trying a Disney cruise.