Good day, Angalene,
Welcome aboard planDisney! I'm thrilled you will set sail on the Disney Wonder for an Australian cruise soon. Disney Wonder is one of my favorite ships, and I know you will enjoy all she has to offer.
While you are planning activities such as Port Adventures, beverage tastings and adult-exclusive dining as well as other options that require additional fees––and let's not forget shopping at one of the fabulous merchandise locations––it is good to know how to plan your expenses, so kudos to you for asking your question.
First, one of the conveniences of sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line is that you will use your Key to the World card for all purchases while onboard, so you can leave your credit cards and cash locked securely in your stateroom safe. All purchases are charged to the method of payment you select for your stateroom onboard account, which you will create in your Disney Cruise Line Account during your online check-in.
Whichever form of payment you choose, please keep the following in mind:
- Charges for activities such as Port Adventures, specialty dining or onboard activities will be posted to your account on the day the activity occurs.
- If your cruise is five nights or less, once you have $300 (USD) of expenses, your method of payment will be charged.
- If your cruise is six to nine nights, once you have $500 (USD) of expenses, your method of payment will be charged.
- Gratuities for your stateroom host and rotational dining service team (whether pre-paid or automatic) will appear on your stateroom account on the last day of your cruise. Gratuities for other activities will appear on the day of the event.
Angalene, I'm so excited for you to experience
Tiana's Place while on Disney Wonder! I especially enjoy the jazz music and the frivolity of the entertainment. Oh, and don't forget to save room for dessert! While I don't usually order more than one dessert, I make an exception at Tiana's Place. I always order Mama Odie's Chocolate Bread Pudding AND the New Orleans Banana Foster Sundae. Follow my lead on this tip, for sure!
I hope this information helps as you plan, Angalene, and that you have a wonderful vacation. Please sail by any time with other questions.
Wishing you many magical memories,
Shannon