This was our first cruise with Disney, first cruise to the Caribbean, and our second cruise overall, traveling as a party of 10 with 4 adults, 2 grandparents, and 4 children, ages 3, 6, 9, and 12.

Embarkation day went okay, riding from Disney Saratoga Springs. It was just a bit busy and difficult to figure out the location of the boarding line versus character photo line.

We had cabin 8020, adjoining my sister's room 8018, which were identical, but opposite floor plans for an ocean view without balcony. We purposely chose a room without a balcony on the 8th floor with no immediate access to the outside of the ship, due to our son, who has autism. The only problem with the room was that there was no upper maid lock to the door, and therefore, our son, who is autistic, would repeatedly open the door partially, and I was afraid he would get his fingers injured in the hydraulic door. Our room was kept neat and tidy with the exact amount of toiletries that were needed. Every night, there were cute towel animals, and my son especially loved the monkey towel animal hanging from a hanger. Also, it was nice to be able to do our own laundry, BUT signs were in Spanish for the dryer, and it was confusing to figure out how to use them. I had to ask several times for assistance. Read more