Did you know that there are ways to buy Disney gift cards at 5% off? I know that doesn’t seem like a very big discount, but when you are spending thousands on a Disney vacation or cruise, it can really add up! There is even a way to combine smaller gift cards into larger ones […]
Disney Cruise Guide to Freebies, Discounts & Upgrades
There will be several opportunities for discounts, upgrades, and “freebies” on your Disney cruise. I know, I know, the “freebies” are not really free, but there are some things that don’t cost extra that a lot of first-timers typically don’t know about. There are also some ways to save money on things that do cost […]
How I Maximize My Onboard Credit
I always try to start a cruise with as much “free money” in my onboard account as possible, and here I will show you how I do it. First, let’s talk about some of the things that are charged to your onboard account on a Disney cruise. Here are a few of them: Gratuities (you […]
My Favorite Money Saving Apps
Lately I have been using a few apps in order to earn some extra spending money for cruises. I don’t make nearly enough to pay for an entire vacation, but I am usually able to convert my earned money into Disney gift cards that at least cover some or all of our onboard charges. The […]
How to Get a Port Upgrade on your Disney Cruise
One thing that first time Disney cruisers (or any cruisers, for that matter) might not know is that sometimes you can try and upgrade your room while checking in for your cruise at the port. Notice I said “try”. Upgrades are not always available. Disney Cruise Line does a pretty good job of filling […]
My Tips for Saving Money on a Disney Cruise
Anyone who has priced a Disney cruise knows that they are expensive. Anyone who has compared the prices to other cruise lines may have almost fainted and then once recovered, wondered if there are any tricks to getting lower prices or saving money. One thing you need to know before we get started is that […]
Disney Cruise Line Onboard Booking Benefits
The best way to save money on a Disney cruise is to rebook while onboard. Here is how the process works: While on the ship you need to visit the Future Cruise Sales Desk (right next to the atrium) and put down a $250 (per stateroom) deposit (this increased from $200 on 12/5/15). This secures you […]