Hi there, Julie!
Thank you for sending your question to planDisney. It sounds like you are sailing on the Disney Fantasy in less than two months. I am so excited for you! You will have an amazing time, especially since it looks like you are sailing on a
Halloween on the High Seas voyage. My family sailed on the Disney Cruise Line last October, and we loved seeing the Halloween decor and meeting Disney Characters dressed in costumes. Grab a photo with Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow dressed as the Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus if you can! They are the best!
Crew Members aboard the Disney Cruise Line are part of the reason I love sailing on Disney Cruises. They always go above and beyond to ensure we have magical vacations, which is why I am glad we can show our appreciation for their hard work through gratuities. Guests who do not pre-pay gratuities will be automatically charged the suggested gratuity amount after boarding the ship. This will be added to your onboard account. Suggested gratuity amounts can be found on this
Frequently Asked Questions page. You can adjust the amount of your pre-paid gratuities by visiting Guest Services on the ship. I usually pre-pay gratuities and bring cash to add to the pre-paid amounts. Guests are typically given envelopes towards the end of their voyage to add extra gratuities if preferred.
I also saw that you wanted to know about the fireworks schedule for your cruise. Fireworks usually take place on
Pirate Night, which happens during one night on select Caribbean and Bahamas sailings that are four nights or longer. Pirate Night and fireworks are currently scheduled to occur on the Tuesday night of your voyage. Keep in mind that fireworks are not guaranteed, and schedules are subject to change. You can check the
Disney Cruise Line Navigator app after boarding the ship for up-to-date information and schedules. I usually head to the pool area about 15-20 minutes before the Pirate Night deck party is scheduled to take place, and I like watching the fireworks from the deck above the pool. This is also the perfect night to wear a pirate costume!
Julie, have a wonderful trip aboard the Disney Fantasy. I hope you reach out to planDisney again if you have additional questions.
Happy sailing!
Jen