There is so much to see, do, and experience on a Disney Cruise that you do not want to miss any of it! This Disney Cruise bucket list will get you prepared for your ultimate vacation. Even after nine Disney Cruises, I have more things that I want to do on the ships, themed cruises to take, and destinations to visit.
***Updated April 2023 with new Disney Cruise Line offerings
Here’s my Disney Cruise bucket list:
- Kick off your cruise at the Sailing Away deck party.
- Do a scavenger hunt for hidden Mickeys around the ship.
- Deck out your cabin door with Mickey magnets.
- Participate in Disney trivia with other shipmates.
- Get your drawing animated at dinner at Animator’s Palate.
- Eat at one of the 18-and-over restaurants Palo, Remy, or Enchanté.
- Hang something special on your fish extender.
- Take an animation, towel folding, or napkin folding class.
- Book a veranda room for an ocean view.
- Watch the cute Diaper Dash in the lobby atrium.
- Watch new releases or your favorite Disney movie at the ship’s indoor theater.
- Relax in a hot tub or swim in the pool on the deck.
- Attend a themed event like Pirates in the Caribbean.
- Go to a beer, wine, or cocktail tasting.
- Catch a live performance in the Walt Disney Theater.
- Visit Disney’s private island: Castaway Cay or Lighthouse Point (coming soon).
- Take a photo with Mickey and Minnie in their cruise attire.
- Get a massage at the ship’s spa.
- Ride the AquaDuck water coaster or AquaDunk waterslide or AquaMouse – the first-ever Disney attraction at sea.
- Get a selfie with a Disney princess.
- Collect as many character’s autograph as possible.
- Take time to talk to the captain or crew members.
- Try your luck at bingo.
- Cruise on a themed cruise: Halloween on the High Seas, Very MerryTime Christmas, Marvel Day at Sea, Pixar Day at Sea, or
Star Wars at Sea. - Watch a movie on the funnel vision screen on deck.
- Sip on one of the drinks of the day.
- Relax and listen to live music in the evening before dinner.
- Buy exclusive Disney Cruise souvenirs in the shops.
- Say “see ya real soon” at the trip’s closing performance.
- Cruise on all five Disney cruise ships: Disney Wonder, Disney Magic, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish.
- Become a Disney Castaway Club gold, platinum, or pearl member.
Have you taken a Disney Cruise? What would you add or what are you looking forward to the most?
