Ahoy, James, and welcome to planDisney! I'm so excited for you to experience the adventure of cruising, especially with the magic and fun that Disney Cruise Line provides. You picked an excellent ship for your first experience, and I'm happy to shed some light on the attire guidelines to help you sort out your packing list!
Typically, 7-night cruises include
one formal night and one semi-formal night. These are both optional opportunities to dress up.
Onboard photography services will be available, and many Guests like to use them when they're dressed up. However, if you prefer to stick to cruise casual attire, that is totally fine!
If you plan to dine at one of the adult-exclusive restaurants, such as
Palo Steakhouse or
Enchanté, then a dress code would apply. These locations require reservations and are not included in the cost of the cruise.
Currently, it looks like a formal night is scheduled for Day 2 and a semi-formal night is scheduled for Day 6 for your cruise. In addition to this, your cruise will also have a
Pirate Night on Day 4. Many Guests dress up in pirate costumes, although it is optional. You can stay in casual attire or bring a pirate-themed shirt if you prefer not to get fully dressed up. The ship will have themed activities, a special dinner menu, a high-energy deck party, and even fireworks (weather permitting).
Since this is your first cruise, I'll share a few tips that you might find helpful:
- Make sure you have the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App. Once you board the ship and connect to Wi-Fi, you'll find the most up-to-date information about deck parties, activities, and more details specific to your cruise. You can even heart activities that you're interested in to get a reminder before they start. My planDisney pals would agree that silent disco and trivia are so fun!
- DisneyBand+ is a convenient way to access your stateroom, charge select purchases made on board, and more. You can even use it to participate in a scavenger hunt themed after The Haunted Mansion while aboard the Disney Treasure.
- Disney Cruise Line uses rotational dining. There are three main dining venues on the ship, and you'll have a chance to experience each of them through pre-assigned dining arrangements. While the locations will change, the serving team will not – they'll travel with you and keep note of your drink choices and other preferences. It's a unique part of the experience.
- Walt Disney Theatre hosts amazing Broadway-style shows. Disney The Tale of Moana debuted exclusively on the Disney Treasure, and it looks spectacular. There are other shows that you'll enjoy before or after dinner, depending on your dining time.
James, I hope this information has helped you get even more excited for your first-ever cruise. If you think of any other questions, please reach out – we're always happy to help here at planDisney!
Wishing you magic,
Kriss