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Do U.S. Citizens Really Need a Passport to Sail on Disney Cruise Line?

August 18, 2021November 10, 2021 Melanie Clatfelter birth certificate, dcl, Disney Cruise, Disney Cruise Line, ID, passports, planning, proof of citizenship, required travel documents, state department, travel documents, us citizens

Required vs recommended travel documents – ID’s, birth certificates, passports, etc – seem to be a hot topic on many

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Coffee on Disney Cruise Line

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Melanie Clatfelter adults, coffee, coffee on Disney Cruise Line, cove cafe, dining, Disney Cruise, Disney Cruise Line, drinks, vista cafe

I take two things in life very seriously: Disney and caffeine. Oh, sure, my family is important too, but they

Disney Cruise Line treats guests sailing in the fall to a wickedly good time as the Disney ships transform into a ghoulish wonderland during Halloween on the High Seas cruises. This extra-spooky celebration features Halloween-themed parties, lively entertainment, elaborate décor, and frightfully fun events and activities. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Specialty Cruises Halloween on the High Seas Itineraries Onboard Activities

Strategies for a Successful 3-Night Halloween on the High Seas Disney Cruise

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 Melanie Clatfelter 3-night cruise, costumes, Halloween, Halloween on the High Seas, Holiday cruise, October, short cruise, Specialty Cruises, Trick or treat

Strategies to have a successful 3-night Halloween on the High Seas Cruise on Disney Cruise Line

One of the most popular restaurants on the Disney ships, Animator's Palate on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder features animation-adorned walls and high-definition flat-screens to provide the best views of the animation magic that takes place all around. At Animator’s Palate, the room comes to life as guests are immersed in the wonder of Disney animation during magical interactive dinner shows. (Jimmy DeFlippo, photographer)

Food Onboard Activities

Surprise! You Might Have Tablemates at Dinner on Your Disney Cruise Line Vacation

June 11, 2021June 11, 2021 Melanie Clatfelter DCL trip planning, DCL vacation planning, Disney Cruise, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line dining

Disney Cruise Line may pair your with another party in the main dining rooms.

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Pros and Cons of an Inside Stateroom on Disney Cruise Line

May 23, 2021May 23, 2021 Melanie Clatfelter DCL inside stateroom, DCL Staterooms, Disney Cruise, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Wish, Inside stateroom, stateroom choice, staterooms

Overview of Inside Staterooms on Disney Cruise Line

Activities for Kids Onboard Activities

What You Need to Know about the 1820 Society When Sailing with Young Adults on Disney Cruise Line

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 Melanie Clatfelter 1820 Society, activities, Disney Cruise Line, older kids, young adults

As an avid Disney cruiser, I get asked if my older kids – all ages 16 through 21 years –

Food Onboard Activities

Dining Options When Rotational Dining Does Not Work for You

March 2, 2020April 1, 2020 Melanie Clatfelter cruise ship dining, dining, Disney Cruise Line, food, room service, rotational dining, Signature Dining

DCLfan contributor Melanie Clatfelter talks about options to rotational dining on board Disney cruises.

Food Drinks

Free Food and Drink Tips & Tricks on Disney Cruise Line

February 28, 2020March 27, 2020 Melanie Clatfelter dining, dining tips, food, food hacks, free dining, tips and tricks

Cruises are known for the copious amounts of “free” food available almost around the clock. I put the free in

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