25th Anniversary Minnie treat; chocolate; blue sprinkles
  • On Sep 8, 2023
    Shanice from FL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    If trying to surprise a family member after boarding a cruise, is there a way request family members to dine at the same table and have the rooms close together WITHOUT linking them in the account? It's a birthday surprise and do not want them to know.

    Hello there, Shanice!

    Unlike Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, it sounds like your family member is going to have a very merry birthday, thanks to all of your vacation planning efforts. My family always likes to use Disney vacations to celebrate milestones, and I’d be happy to share a few tips about how you can make this birthday extra special. 

    Shanice, I recommend calling a friendly Cast Member with Disney Cruise Line to see if they can connect your stateroom for dining only and keep all other planned activities, the balance of your trip, and payment information hidden from the rest of your party. 

    For future awareness, you can connect up to three additional staterooms on the same sailing to make planning activities and group dining together a breeze. I typically like to link my party’s staterooms through the Disney Cruise Line website or the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app.  

    Besides surprising your family at dinner, did you know that you can make a special request, for an additional charge, to have Onboard Gifts like flowers, chocolates, sparkling wine, and In-Room Decor delivered to your family member’s room? 

    Alternatively, I’m not sure which ship you are sailing on, but many of the ships have sweet shops like Vanellope’s Sweets & Treats, where you can purchase a cupcake and hand deliver it to your lucky family member. I hope these tips help all of your family member’s wishes come true. 

    May the magic be with you!

    Melanie  
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Meet the Panelist: Melanie, Maryland

Hello there! I'm Melanie - a Walt Disney World Resort-loving Jersey girl living in Maryland with my Jedi Brewmaster husband and Bluey lookalike dog. Before I was even born, I grew up taking multigenerational vacations with my family at Disney's Beach Club Resort. The Disney force has grown stronger in my family since we took an adults-only voyage aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Whether you want to feel like a Disney Princess or a Jedi-in-training, I can't wait to help you plan a harmonious vacation. Learn More About Melanie

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