Melanie Clatfelter

Melanie is the mom of three young adults. She is a native Floridian who now lives in North Carolina. She is a Gold Castaway Club Member who has sailed on all four of the current ships at least once and is ready to set sail on the Disney Wish this fall.
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Surprise! You Might Have Tablemates at Dinner on Your Disney Cruise Line Vacation

Disney Cruise Line may pair your with another party in the main…

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Pros and Cons of an Inside Stateroom on Disney Cruise Line

Overview of Inside Staterooms on Disney Cruise Line

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

As an avid Disney cruiser, I get asked if my older kids…

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Dining Options When Rotational Dining Does Not Work for You

DCLfan contributor Melanie Clatfelter talks about options to rotational dining on board…

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Free Food and Drink Tips & Tricks on Disney Cruise Line

Cruises are known for the copious amounts of “free” food available almost…

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