u/Micro_fin

I just booked my 5th cruise and thought I would share the various costs of bookings over the past few years. I am San Diego native and have gone to Disneyland since I was a kid, but only recently discovered that we had the DCL in our backyard. I sail with 1 additional guest so these prices are based on having 2 individuals in the party.

#1 - January 2023
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5 nights on the Disney Wonder - Deck 7 Aft
Price: $1,384 + $145 Gratuities
Total: $1,529

#2 - October 2023
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4 nights on the Disney Magic (Halloween on the High Seas) - Deck 6 Midship
Price: $1,944 + $116 Gratuities
Total: $2,060

#3 - April 2024
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7 nights on the Disney Wonder - Deck 2 Forward
Price: $2,659 + $203 Gratuities
Total: $2,862

#4 - April 2026
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4 nights on the Disney Magic - Deck 6 Forward
Price: $1,691 + $128 Gratuities
Total: $1,819

#5 - November 2026
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6 nights on the Disney Wonder (Very Merrytime Cruises) - IGT
Price: $1,993 + $192 Gratuities
Total: $2,185

All cruises were booked on a discount.
Cruise #2 was booked with a 10% off voucher (the one you can purchase on board a ship).
Cruise #1, #3, #4, and #5 were booked using the "Guaranteed with Restrictions" option. We find this option to be an INCREDIBLE savings. The advertised price for Cruise #5 is currently $2,689 on the website, and drops down by $696 by selecting the GwR.
We also tend to keep our onboard spending (Merch, Drinks, Room service tips) under $80.

A few random other notes, just for fun.
Cruise #1 had a stage mishap during "The Golden Mickey's" 1st performance, which caused the 2nd performance to canceled. Small consultation, we had a Formal Night event on day 4, which I've heard is only supposed to happens on 7 night bookings.
Cruise #2 was set to go to Catalina Island on Day 2, but this was canceled due to the waves being too unsafe for the tenders. Day 2 was switch to a "Day at Sea" and we got Halloween characters out early.
Cruise #4 was missing Daisy completely. A big disappointment for me, cause shes my fav. Made me realize that pretty much any character can simply just... not be there.

Although I would love to try the Dream, Fantasy, Wish, and the others... It's just so darn convenient that we can get a ride from a family member to drop us off at the harbor. I think the biggest draw for us going back is that it is literally the most fun we've ever had on any vacation, and we can do it without passports, airlines, taxis, or hotels.

https://vocaroo.com/1fN17t9xf9zy
I recreated the song from memory to the best of my ability.

I remember hearing this tune during a commercial, maybe for a cellphone.
I briefly heard a snippet of it on the radio when my friend was changing the stations back during this period.
I also remember a bassy voice... saying something like "yeah, year 2000 baby"