Mickey and Donald On beach at Castaway Cay; ship in background; family flying with characters
  • On Jan 5, 2025
    Terri from VA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I am wondering the best way to be able to stay in contact dwith the person who will be house sitting and farm sitting for us while we are on a cruise aboard the Fantasy. I know internet plans are available or cellular at sea. Which one is best?

    Welcome back to planDisney, Terri!

    Can you believe that you are less than one week away from setting sail aboard Disney Cruise Line? The countdown is almost complete! Speaking of countdowns - have you seen the delightful little countdown measuring the remaining days, hours, minutes, and seconds left until your cruise in the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app? I find myself constantly opening the app as my vacation approaches to see which characters will greet me this time. An appearance by Chip or Dale is sure to earn a squeal of delight and a screenshot. To me, it's these little touches that make vacationing with Disney so magical, and I'm happy to share that you'll discover this same devotion to details aboard the Disney Fantasy. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled as you explore! 

    As a Dog Mom of three, Terri, I understand how important it is to be accessible during an adventure at sea. I recently set sail aboard the Wish, and it was such a relief that we were able to check in with our house sitter during an atypical snowstorm in Georgia. Since you'll have the option of purchasing either an internet package or Cellular at Sea during your voyage, this budget-minded Mouseketeer suggests reaching out to your cellular provider to see what their rates would be during your cruise. Then, you could compare it to the price of purchasing the Internet Package once aboard the ship to see which is the most cost-effective for you. Depending on your cellular plan, your phone may have service when the ship is in port, so I suggest also looking into potential coverage at your destinations when you reach out to your carrier about Cellular at Sea.

    It's also worth noting that free onboard Wi-Fi is available for Guests to use the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app, chat with others aboard the ship, and communicate through WhatsApp and iMessage, but since our house sitter is not an iPhone user, my family opted to purchase the Internet Package to stay in touch. If you choose to go the Wi-Fi route, don't forget to set your phone to Airplane Mode to avoid additional charges!

    You're almost there, Terri, so be sure to pack a bag of embarkation day essentials (such as identification, medication, a spare phone charger, and a swimsuit) separately from your luggage so that you can access them before your luggage arrives at your stateroom.

    I hope this information helps you decide what will work best for your family. If you're in need of any additional information, you're welcome to stop back by. I'm always happy to help!

    Thinking Happy Thoughts,
    Lizzie
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Meet the Panelist: Lizzie, Georgia

Oh, hi! Lizzie here - a wife, dog mom, and 'Disney adult' perpetually planning my family's next magical vacation. My happy thoughts include Walt Disney World snacks, character hugs, photo ops, and balloons on Main Street, U.S.A. Whether you're planning to visit with friends or with family, for a week or a weekend, to splurge or to save, I'm here to help you embrace your inner hakuna matata as you stroll through The Most Magical Place on Earth with your favorite Mickey-shaped snack in hand!
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