Going on a cruise is often seen as a great vacation option for families and busy individuals, in part because there is less planning involved. You do the work to choose and book your cruise, and then you board the ship and relax. This is largely true, but there are still things to book and consider ahead of your trip. You may want to plan port excursions, research destinations, and reserve cruise activities. There are a lot of things you can do to make the cruise even more me

The first time I went on a Disney Cruise, I did not know exactly what to expect. I knew I would have fun, and I did some research online (such as reading cruise blogs :)), but there were still so many unknowns, and I did not fully know what to expect. I thought I would put together this list to help other first-timers, or even returning Disney cruisers, maximize the fun of their Disney Cruise vacation. Tip #1: Before your cruise, know the dates when you can check in online an

Disney Cruise Line Site where you can make advanced reservations and complete the check in process. You can also do this in the Disney Cruise Line app. So, my husband and I have very distinct roles when it comes to travel preparation. He is in charge of practical matters like airline tickets, car rentals, hotel bookings, and online check ins. I am in charge of the fun. I research locations, activities and food. I book excursions and make reservations for activities. I plan ou