Staterooms · 2 min read
Hidden-gem staterooms, the Disney cruise rooms most people miss
Sometimes the best room on the ship isn't the obvious one. You just have to know where to look.
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Stories and advice from Michelle
The ship’s log
My notes from my own Disney sailings: when to book, which staterooms to ask for, Canadian resident rates, Alaska from Vancouver, and the small things that make a cruise easy.
Michelle Pritchett, travel advisor with Click The Mouse Travel, specializing in Disney cruises
Ships · 2 min read
Meet the Disney Believe: Disney's newest ship
I've already booked my own family on her. Here's what we know so far, and why I'm so excited. (Details as of October 2026.)
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Seasons · 2 min read
Halloween and Christmas at sea: Disney's holiday cruises
Pumpkins in the atrium, Jack and Sally on deck, and a Christmas tree you'll never forget. Disney does holidays at sea like no one else.
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About · 3 min read
Meet Michelle: the person behind your booking
A little about who'll be planning your trip, and why I do it the way I do.
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Booking · 2 min read
The Disney cruise placeholder, the small deposit that can save you thousands
If you're on a Disney cruise right now, stop reading and go book one. Then come back.
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Offers · 3 min read
Canadian resident rates and how Disney promos really work
Why your neighbour saved more than you did, and why the biggest-advertised deal isn't always your best one.
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Tips · 3 min read
Disney cruise insider tips, the little things that make a big difference
The tips I share with every family before they sail, learned over many, many Disney cruises.
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Ports · 2 min read
Is a Castaway Cay cabana worth it? Our honest review
We almost cancelled because of the forecast. My husband now says we're never going back without one.
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Ports · 2 min read
Alaska on Disney Cruise Line, a Canadian's guide to sailing from Vancouver
I booked more Alaska cruises this year than ever, so I went to see it for myself. Here's what I learned.
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Beyond ships · 2 min read
Adventures by Disney: why I keep booking them
I wish someone had warned me how addictive these trips are. Now it's a very real problem.
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Advice · 2 min read
How to choose a travel planner (and why not just use AI?)
A good planner costs you nothing extra. A bad one can cost you a lot. Here's what to look for.
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Flights · 3 min read
Flights, delays and strikes, how cruisers can protect their vacation
You can't control the airline. You can control how prepared you are.
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Booking · 3 min read
Why booking your Disney cruise early almost always wins
Waiting for a sale feels smart. With Disney Cruise Line, it usually costs you more.
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Itineraries · 2 min read
Transatlantic and repositioning cruises: Disney's best-kept value secret
Our family's favourite cruise ever wasn't the newest ship or the fanciest port. It was a long, slow crossing of the Atlantic.
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