Disney Book Review: The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2025

I’m currently in the process of getting ready for a Disney Cruise Line vacation, so what am I currently using to help guide me with the process? The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2025!
Planning a Disney Cruise Line vacation is a big deal. It’s definitely a pricier vacation experience, which means you want to be as up to date about the latest info possible. That’s where this guidebook comes in handy! It gives you all the ins and outs that you want to know to help make your cruise super successful!
The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2025 explains how Disney Cruise Line works. It’s a little different than other cruise lines. (For example, they do rotational dining, which means you go to different restaurants, but your serving team follows you!)
This year’s book features a brand new author in Tammy Whiting! She joins mainstays Len Testa and Erin Foster, as well as an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains for Disney Cruise Line that are sure to make your vacation exceptional!
All About The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2025

This book is the perfect guide for those who have never cruised on Disney Cruise Line before. Matter of fact, I’d say it’s a must purchase. The book is so thorough that it gives so many details about so many things that help to make your cruise that much more enjoyable. It breaks down staterooms, the sections of each ship, different itineraries, and how to best save money (And trust me, Disney Cruise Line isn’t cheap, so figuring out the best ways to save money is huge!) There’s also a helpful section on the booking process. This includes everything you should think of before booking and leading up to your trip. (My own personal suggestions are to arrive at least one day early for your cruise and make sure you have a passport!)
But it’s not just a guide for beginner cruisers! I’m going on my 7th cruise on Disney Cruise Line and even I’ve learned things that I didn’t know. There’s suggestions on excursions (called Port Adventures), dining tips, what to do on arrival and departure days, breakdowns on entertainment offers (what shows and activities are worth your time and what are some things you can maybe skip), just to name a few.

Of course, it’s a comprehensive guide, so it has EVERYTHING included. And I do mean everything. For example, my cruise is sailing on the Disney Fantasy. That means everything Disney Fantasy related is, of course, something I’m interested in learning about. But Disney Cruise Line has 6 ships currently and two more that are debuting this year. The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line makes sure to share details about every single ship in the fleet. This means not everything in the book is applicable to me, but I can either read it and enjoy learning about the other ships (hey, I might want to sail on one of them in the future) or I can just skip those sections and read only the ones that are pertinent to me and my vacation.
Why do I Need This Guidebook to Help My Cruise Planning?
Honestly, I would highly suggest picking up a copy of The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2025 if you’re even THINKING of taking a Disney Cruise in the near future. It will help you decide if a Disney Cruise is the right vacation choice for you. It will also help you understand what kind of vacation you can expect to have.
For us, with our vacation, we’re looking forward to having a relaxing cruise. One that allows my husband and I to connect and have some fun. We’ve both had stressful years at our jobs and have an almost two year old, so the time away is huge. (She’s staying with grandma and grandpa, who are over the moon about the idea of having quality time with their grandchild!)
By reading this guidebook, it helped us decide on things we are going to make sure we don’t miss experiencing on this upcoming getaway. So, yes, we’ve booked the adults only dining experience at Palo for both brunch and dinner. Oh, and we’ve for sure booked the Rainforest Room package for the spa. And yes, we know that if we buy a popcorn bucket on the first night, we can use it for popcorn refills at a cheaper price throughout our whole vacation. And we can’t forget about the coffee punch card, which eventually gets you a free coffee at the cafes onboard the ship. These are just some of the helpful tips we’ve gleaned. And this guide will help you do the same for planning your Disney Cruise too!
How to Pick Up Your Copy of The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2025

Want to pick up a copy for yourself? Trust me, I promise you do! You can do that here. (Yes, this is an affiliate link and I do get a small amount of money per click, but my review of the Guide is 100% authentic. I’ve been a fan of The Unofficial Guide for over 20 years! And yes, even with all my knowledge, I still learn things I didn’t know when reading this book!) The book can either be purchased in paperback (I’m a fan of a physical copy of books still) or there’s a Kindle version.
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