While I could give you 20 more reasons, here are just 10 more reasons to choose Disney Cruise Line for your family cruise vacation…

1.  Special Dietary Requirements – Disney cast members will go to great lengths to ensure you avoid any potential allergens. Special diets such as vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free are also accommodated.

2.  Dine and Play! Kids can be served soon after they are seated. Program counselors will come through the dining room a little while later and take kids back to their clubs for the evening. Parents can enjoy a peaceful leisurely meal and retrieve their offspring before they turn into pumpkins at midnight.

3.  Romantic Dinners for 2 – Enjoy exquisite Italian fine dining on all 4 ships at Palo (additional charge of $30 per person plus gratuity). On the Disney Dream and Fantasy, enjoy the highly esteemed French cuisine at Remy (additional charge of $85 per person plus gratuity). No need to take the kids to eat first – Club counselors have you covered.

4. All-Day Family-Friendly Activities. Sample activities include deck parties, stage shows, movies, family dance parties, karaoke and talent show, pirate dance class, game shows, Disney Trivia contests, animation lessons, character meet and greets, port adventures, and pool parties – to name just a few. As of November 2015 on the Disney Dream, kids can participate in Jedi Training Academy, just like at Hollywood Studios. Also a full line-up of exclusive Star Wars events on special Disney Fantasy Sailings in 2017.

5. “Teens-only” Clubs and Activities. Teens get their own exclusive clubs, with teen-oriented activities held in and outside the club.  Sample activities include Homecoming Night Party, weight training, karaoke, animation classes, pool games, video scavenger hunts, and day-long teen-created activity schedule. Teens can also enjoy the teens-only Chill spa on the Disney Dream, Fantasy, and Magic.

6. Adults-only areas. With non-stop adult-oriented activities, you’ll never run out of things to do while the kids are busy having a blast. Sample activities include dance lessons, exercise classes and fitness area, wine tastings, seminars and tours, adult entertainment district, and Quiet Cove Adults-only pool area. Of course, you are also free to relax!

7.  Senses and Vista Spas. Here you’ll find world-class spa treatments with a wide range of massage options and treatments, including couples massage. Enjoy a well-kept secret indulgence for just a nominal fee: A day pass to the Tropical Rainforest. Includes dry saunas, steam rooms, and luxurious showers. Also two private hot tubs just outside on the Dream and Fantasy.

8.  Option to Combine with a stay at Walt Disney World – For Port Canaveral sailings, enjoy the best of land and sea vacations by adding a few nights before or after your cruise at a Disney resort.

9.  Convenient transfer options. For an additional cost, let Disney take care of you and your luggage from the moment you step out of the airport or your Disney resort. Ride in style to the port and have your luggage waiting for you in your cabin. Cruise with the peace of mind that Disney will get you back to the airport when your sailing is over.

10.  On-board Airline Check-in. With select airlines, there’s no need to worry about your luggage on debarkation day. You’ll leave it outside your cabin the night before and find it waiting for you at your home airport.

Need more convincing to take to the seas? See, “Why Disney Cruise Line for Families? Amy’s Top 10 reasons.”

Amy is a featured writer on Passporter.com and a ClicktheMouse Disney Vacation Planner and Travel Agent.  Amy focuses on travel arrangements for Disney guests from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. You can contact her at amy@clickthemouse.ca for your vacation needs!

Enhancements to the kids’ clubs on the Disney Wonder will include a Marvel Super Hero Academy, Club Disney Junior, Andy’s Room, and Frozen Adventures. Tiana’s Place Restaurant will debut and Animator’s Palate will introduce the “Animator’s Magic” and “Drawn to Magic” dinner shows. Water play areas will also be reimagined, including Dory’s Reef for toddlers and the Twist & Spout waterslide. 
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With so many exciting new offerings, let’s take a look at how Disney Cruise Line differs from other cruise lines on all four ships in several important ways that matter to families: ​

1. Outstanding Disney themed kids’ programs / childcare – available from 9am (and sometimes earlier) to midnight every day. Programs are included in your cruise price for kids ages 3 and over. Kids of all ages enjoy engaging activities geared towards them. Babysitting is also available for a small fee for younger children.
2. Broadway quality shows with Disney theming – Nightly entertainment the whole family can enjoy, including Frozen on the Disney Wonder and Tangled on the Disney Magic! No need to worry about whether it will be appropriate for the kids.
3. Castaway Cay - Most sailings include a day at Disney’s private island paradise. There are multiple activities to enjoy all day at no extra cost. Kids clubs also move to the island for the day and will keep your kids thoroughly entertained for as much of the day as you like while you enjoy the adult’s-only area. All food is included and there are designated areas for families, teens, and adults.
4. Rotational dining with Elegant Disney Theming - Have a new dining experience every night with special touches and entertainment only Disney can provide. Your wait staff travels with you from restaurant to restaurant.
5. Nearly all Food and Drinks Included - Full-service dining is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as buffets, quick service, and room service. Most drinks are included other than specialty coffees, alcoholic beverages, and drinks ordered at a bar or through room service.
6. Disney Character Greetings and Deck Parties – Special opportunities to meet with Disney characters, as well as surprise appearances in kids’ clubs and during scheduled family activities on the ship. Most sailings include a pirate themed night with a special themed dinner and deck party with fireworks!
7. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – Just like the locations at Walt Disney World, your little prince or princess can get a makeover to remember on all four Disney ships (coming to the Wonder November, 2016). The boutique transforms to Pirate’s League for pirate night. (additional fees apply)
8. Lifeguards - Disney Cruise Line is the only cruise line with lifeguards.  Lifeguards are always on duty when the pools are open, just like at any Disney resort. On the Disney Wonder, we noticed that the children’s pool is even covered with netting when it is closed.
9. NO CASINOS – Disney is the only cruise line with no casinos on any of its ships. Casinos on other ships are typically placed in the middle of the action where you need to walk through the area to get to the main dining area or nightly show.
10. No smoking in all indoor areas, including cabins, as well as balconies. Smoking is permitted in designated open deck areas only. Surprisingly, some other cruise lines still allow smoking in the casinos and nightclubs, as well as other areas.

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Disney Cruise Line offers some of the best cruise prices of the year in the fall and early winter months. Remember, the earlier you book, the more you will save with a Disney cruise. You can book early (often more than a year in advance) and change your dates if needed at no charge until final payment is due. Since your deposit is fully refundable, there is no risk to taking advantage of early booking rates.
Stay tuned for 10 more reasons to choose Disney Cruise Line for your family vacation. In the meantime, let’s get your family’s magical sailing booked!

You can contact Amy for all of your Disney Vacation needs directly at amy@clickthemouse.ca !