St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands is one of the most popular destinations for Eastern Caribbean cruise itineraries. It is easy to see why this is the case, since the island is so friendly and beautiful. Disney Cruise Line has included St. Thomas on its Eastern Caribbean itineraries since they began in the cruise…
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Get Your Pirate Fix at WDW This Summer
Ahoy there, pirate loving readers! If you’re planning a Walt Disney World getaway this summer – beware – the quintessential pirate-themed attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean, will be undergoing a scheduled refurbishment. The popular attraction closed on June 8 and will be closed through September 28. “Blimey,” you say, “how am I supposed to go…
Staying Fit and Healthy on a Disney Vacation
Ears, MagicBands and sneakers – I’m ready to go! About five years ago, after a startlingly high cholesterol test, I decided it was time to shape up and get healthy. I managed to lose, and keep off, a little over 20 pounds, and put my cholesterol levels back on track. I was worried, however, how…
Visiting Grand Cayman on Disney Cruise Line
Grand Cayman is a popular Western Caribbean destination for Disney Cruise Line, and can be found on upcoming 7-night itineraries from Port Canaveral on the Disney Magic or Disney Fantasy, and on 7-night itineraries from Galveston on the Disney Wonder. Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, and Disney’s cruise ships pull…
Disney Cruise Line – Longer Cruises are Better Cruises
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Ginamarie Palmieri My family and I will not be cruising this year. My four-year-old son is not pleased, but, I’m going to share something with all of you that I have been sharing with him. I would rather spend this year saving up money so that…
Visiting Cozumel on Disney Cruise Line
Downtown shopping area A frequent stop for Disney Cruise Line on Western Caribbean itineraries has always been Cozumel, Mexico. Cozumel is a small island off of the coast of Mexico in the Caribbean Sea. It has mild temperatures all year round, making it a great spot to visit on a Caribbean cruise. Cozumel now has…
May I Have Your Autograph?
For many people one highlight of meeting the Disney characters is collecting autographs. The obvious option is an autograph book, which tends to collect dust on a shelf once you return home. I’ve seen some quite creative options for autographs throughout my Disney journeys. Here are a few ideas for your next trip: Autograph Book…
Visiting St. Maarten on Disney Cruise Line
One of the frequent ports of call for Disney Cruise Line can be found at Phillipsburg, Saint Maarten. Saint Maarten is usually found on Eastern Caribbean itineraries as well as Southern Caribbean itineraries. The island is split into two territories, the first of which is owned by The Netherlands, where the ship docks, and the…
Saving for Your Dream Vacation with the Disney Vacation Account
One of the toughest parts of planning a Disney vacation for many Disney-lovers is saving up for the trip. Even with the various discounts offered throughout the year, it’s no secret that Disney vacations can be pricey! Since our family takes frequent Disney vacations, it seems like we’re always saving up for a trip, so…
Brunch at Palo
One of the wonderful things about Disney Cruise Line is that there are so many dining opportunities to choose from onboard the ships. Although I am a big fan of enjoying dinner with my family in the main dining rooms onboard, my husband and I have made it a tradition to go to brunch at…
Disney Cruise Line’s Category 4 Cabins
One of the challenges to cruising with a large family can be finding a cabin that fits your group. As a family of five (soon to be six), we have often had to split up into two separate cabins, which can be challenging. This is especially true when you have young children who cannot stay…
Jack Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash
On your mark… get set… GO!! Get ready for the race of a lifetime with Jack-Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash! Inspired by the character Jack-Jack from the 2004 Disney Pixar movie, The Incredibles, Jack-Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash is held on each of the Disney Cruise Line ships. It is a race to the finish to see…