Ahoy there Kate, and welcome to planDisney! Thanks for sailing my way with your question about your
Disney Cruise Line vacation!
Late April is a beautiful time to sail on any of the amazing ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, and it looks like you'll be sailing on the
Disney Wish - the talk of the town around these waters! I'm sure you're bursting with excitement just thinking about all the fun that awaits you and your crew next year on "Disney's Castle on the Seas!"
Speaking of fun, who doesn't love a surprise?! Even as an adult, something about being surprised by the MAGIC of Disney just takes the experience of a Disney Cruise Line vacation over the top. Lucky for you (and whoever you're looking to surprise in your crew), Disney Cruise Line has plenty of ways to add unexpected WONDER to your sailing.
Did you know you can get a call from some of your favorite Disney Characters to surprise your family with best wishes for an amazing cruise? I know the first time I picked up the phone and heard Mickey Mouse on the line, I was absolutely floored! If you've somehow managed to keep your crewmates in the dark about your upcoming vacation, I'd start your string of surprises here! All you have to do is visit the "
My Reservations" section of the Disney Cruise Line website, and scroll down to "Request a Character Call." Whether you choose Captain Mickey, Goofy, or Captain Mickey AND Captain Minnie, it's sure to get the excitement building - while leading everyone to think THAT'S the big surprise - when you actually have even MORE magic up your sleeve...
To take the surprises to the next level, there are also several packages available to book through
Onboard Gifts! Imagine your crew's faces when they enter your luxurious stateroom to festive decorations, celebratory cakes and snacks, or even adult-exclusive beverages waiting for them! It's a special, personal touch that makes embarkation day (or any day you choose) full of some magical extras.
Oh, and if someone catches on to your plans, it's easy to drop the hint that friends and family can surprise YOU with something as well. Onboard credit, or credit to
Senses Spa & Salon sure would be a nice treat...I'd practice your surprised face just in case!
Well Kate, I hope that gives you a few ideas of how to add a little bit of pixie dust to what's sure to be an amazing adventure! If you have any other questions as your vacation gets closer, please drop a message in a bottle our way here at planDisney!
Fair Winds and following seas,
Andrew