Ahoy, Matey! Celebrating your birthday aboard a
Disney Cruise Line ship sounds practically perfect in every
wave!My cruise last summer included stops at
Disney Castaway Cay and
Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. It was the best combination ever! The island destinations have their own feel, but both have that Disney Cruise Line magic on the shore. Disney makes it so convenient to enjoy these ports, as activities, food and characters abound!
You will have a swashbuckling grand time at
Pirate Night! This celebration starts with dinner and ends with fireworks at sea—the only cruise line that lights up the ocean sky! On a 4-night itinerary, this is the only themed evening. But, oh my! There's so much magic awaiting you each evening!
Since this is your first Disney Cruise, you may want to look into
rotational dining. The
Fantasy has three main dining rooms: Royal Court, Enchanted Garden and Animator's Palate. You will be assigned a dining rotation, a table number, and a dining team. Each night, your restaurant changes, but your dining team moves with you. They get to know you and become part of your cruise experience. You will enjoy all three dining rooms, repeating one of them once for Pirate Night, featuring a Caribbean-inspired menu.
The Fantasy is also home to
Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular, among other productions. This show is so much fun! On the night they take the stage, you can see the show before or after dinner, depending on your dining time.
Make sure you download the
Disney Cruise Line Navigator app. While at home, it is a helpful planning tool when it's
time to book online activities. Once you are on the ship and connected to its Wi-Fi, the app
automagically transforms to its onboard functions. You can view dining times and menus, as well as schedules for onboard activities, movies, and entertainment. Select the heart next to something you want to do, and the app will send you reminders when the time approaches.
I'd love to share a few other tips to help you celebrate your birthday. On "
My Reservations," open "Special Requests" and follow the prompts to let the team know you are celebrating! You can also stop by
Guest Services on Deck 3 Midship and ask for a Celebration button.
If you have any other questions, cruise back by
planDisney. We're always happy to help plan magical vacations!
SEAS the Adventure!
Jana