It was a nice trip because we love Disney, but also stressful and tiring for me, who was trying to make sure we can do as much activities as possible. In the end, I still missed the "Seas the Adventure" theatre show (which was only on day 1), didn't get a family photo with Captain Mickey, didn't get to play Hiro Training in Big Hero Arcade, didn't get to eat the burger and kebab at the quick serve restaurants in Discovery Reef, and the list goes on.
We watched Avengers Assembly twice, enjoyed the fabulous show from the comfort of our room balcony. It was quite a nightmare for those standing among the huge crowd in the Imagination Garden during the 8.45pm show. Many parents carrying their younger kids throughout the 30 minutes, while the older (and too heavy to be carried) kids couldn't see the performance standing behind the adults. (Meanwhile, my little Miss 3 years old was walking back and forth between the balcony and the room.)
I only recorded the full show of "Let's Set Sail": https://youtu.be/ePFLIVPquRc
To me, a cruise trip would be relaxing, slow-pace and does not require planning itinerary. However, Disney cruise is nothing like Dream Cruise, which was a literally "packed the luggage and off we went" kind of a vacation. Perhaps because Disney was way more expensive and hence I carry the mindset of wanting to get the most out of it, or perhaps because I was really looking forward to the Disney experience. I did plenty of pre-trip homework, watching videos of other Disney ships, Disney cruise traditions, things to pack, etc.
Tips from me:
- Mark your online check-in date in your calendar and make sure you check in as soon as it opens, because the sooner you complete online check-in, the higher chance of getting the early port of arrival (boarding) time. The opening time is 12 midnight Eastern Time, which is 12 hours behind SG Time (i.e. 12 noon) if it is Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) or 13 hours behind SG Time (i.e. 1 pm) if it is Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Everywhere on the ship is least crowded before 3pm on embarkation day. Therefore, make good use of this period to do your top priority.
- The mandatory muster drill (is very important but) torturing. We need the handheld fans even though we were indoors (unless you are lucky enough to be comfortably seated in the theatre).
- Royal Gathering was available for booking when we were still at the port at 11 am. Character meet and greet bookings were released around 6 pm. Only noticed the rides bookings were already out on day 2 early morning.
There are already tons of information on social media and here are just a small list that I've put together (and I'm probably going to continue adding to the list... maybe until my post-Disney trip "depression" wears off... haha).
The making of Disney Adventure: https://youtu.be/D2bWh5wTlZ0
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/disneyadventuresingapore
STATEROOM
Ship Deck Plan: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/en-sg/ships/deck-plans/adventure/
Inside Stateroom, Category 11A
Deluxe Inside Stateroom, Category 10B
Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, Category 6B
- Room 13162: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DViFG5XE2JR
- Room 13162: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVjFcykE9Xv (fireworks view)
Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, Category 6A (Wayfinder Bay view)
- Room 13917: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVgLzCaCc6-
Deluxe Reef View Stateroom with Verandah, Category 5C
Deluxe Garden View Stateroom with Verandah, Category 5B (no stage view)
- Deck 15: https://youtu.be/V6WcqpVuc2Q
- Room 15619: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWS06eeRcJQ (fireworks view)
- Room 12611: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWKPjoTDj2D
Deluxe Garden View Stateroom with Verandah, Category 5A (stage view)
- Room 13371: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVfZETZk9T9
- Room 11673: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVnb7O-k02A
Concierge Family Stateroom with Oceanview Verandah, Category 4C
- Room 16228: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVudJR9k6Zl
- Room 18218: https://youtu.be/HwsxRvSlcyI
Concierge Family Stateroom with Garden View Verandah, Category 4A (stage view)
- Room 16663: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVsZ1i0k9o9
THE EXPERIENCE
Food
- Enchanted Summer (Maximum): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWYs-80k77n
Ironcycle Test Run
Marvel Studio
Small world nursery
Merchandise
Door Decoration | Pixie Dust | Fish Extender
