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Disney Cruise Planning Sites

Cruise Critic
This site offers info on all of Disney's ports of calls, as well as an active message board and cruise reviews.

The Magic For Less Travel Group Cruises
The Magic For Less Travel has reserved staterooms on some very special sailing dates. These cruises have great promotional prices. This means that you have access to some incredible rates that are even lower than the rates currently offered by the Disney Cruise Line website and reservation center.

TheMouseForLess Disney Cruise Line Pages
Photos, trip reports, reviews, rates, cabin layouts and a whole lot more.

Deb Wills' Disney Cruise Line Guide
Deb's WDWIG has joined forces with the Magical Disney Cruise Guide to become the definitive DCL guide on the Internet.

Passporter Aurthor's Disney Cruise Page.
The authors of Passporter 2002, offer lots of details and photos on the newest of the DCL itineraries.

MagicCruiseforLess Yahoo Group
This is a Yahoo email list for people would want to discuss their upcoming cruise or are just wondering if they might enjoy one

Disney Cruise Guide
This is a direct link to download the comprehensive Word document.

Disney Cruise Line
Visit Disney's Official Cruise site or call (800) WDW-CRUISE.

The Magical Mouse Disney Cruise Line Page
This site also contains lots of info about the various Disney cruise options, as well as a cruise message board.

The Platinum Castaway Club
Barb and her hubby have taken 38 cruises with DCL!! She has a lot of great info, and a bunch of terrific pictures. As a cruise expert, she offers her own travel services to assist you in planning and booking your DCL cruise at no fee.

Cruise Related Vendors

Cruiseline Formalwear
Order your tux online, and have it delivered directly to your stateroom. This company has tailors available on both of Disney's cruise ships for minor alterations. Ordering two weeks prior to cruise date is recommended.

Gifts for the Cruise
A stateroom gift is a perfect way to surprise that special someone whom you will be cruising with. The joy in the faces of that special child (or child at heart) when they see the gift can be truly priceless. Here is a link to a list of vendors for stateroom gifts.

Steiner Leisure
This is the spa that operates on both the Disney Wonder and Magic. The site explains some of the options that are available onboard.

Transportation To and From Port
Here is a link to our Mouse for Less Transportation Discounts page. Mouse for Less members will receive a discount when they book a transfer with any of these companies.

Legal Matters

Passport Services and Information
This site will tell you where to apply for a passport in your area and also allow you to print an application online.

Vital Check
Lost your birth certificate? VitalChek is America's #1 source for the remote ordering of birth certificates and other vital records.

U.S. Customs Service "Know Before You Go" Brochure
Duty free shopping and what you must declare

Money Matters

Benefits and Limitations of Travel Insurance
What you need to know about travel insurance: what it is and what it covers.

MouseSavers Cruise Info
This site keeps track of the most recent discounts.

Order a Free Disney Cruise Planning Video.
Visit Disney's official cruise page, and look for the link on the lower left side of the page to order your free video. They're free, so why not get yours today?

Safety Matters

CDC Health Advisories for the Caribbean
List current disease outbreaks and cautionary measures you can take to avoid illness.

Hurricane Alerts for the Caribbean and Mexico
This is a directory of links to the lastest weather alerts for the Caribbean and Mexico.

International Shark Attack File
This Florida Museum of Natural History page has lots of great information, including a page that attempts to put the likelihood of shark attack into proper perspective by comparing it statistically to the risk of other unpleasant occurrences. There is also a page with info on how to reduce your risk of shark attack.

Ship Sanitation Ratings
Get the latest summary of sanitation inspections for cruise ships

Safety Tips For Travelers
Get the latest safety travel tips from the US Department of State web site for those traveling outside of the country.

Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets
This US government site offers health conditions, minor political disturbances, unusual currency and entry regulations, crime and security information, and drug penalties for various travel destinations.

Port Canaveral and the Space Coast

Port Canaveral.org
Dubbing Port Canaveral the "Fun Port," this web site covers restaurants and activities near the port including a special section devoted to kids' activities. There is a FAQ, photo gallery, news and events section, port facts, and a contact directory.

Radisson at the Port
Located 1 hour East of Orlando's Theme Parks and Airport, only one mile from cruise ports and 15 minutes South of the Kennedy Space Center.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Learn about exhibits, tours and stuff for kids.

Kennedy Space Center Official Home Page
Learn about the world's premiere spaceport for space science, exploration and extraterrestrial development

Space Shuttle Launch Schedule
Find out if NASA Kennedy Space Center will have a shuttle launch taking place during your visit.

Exotic Ports of Call

General Carribbean Info

Caribmart
This site offers wide selection of Caribbean maps, books, travel videos, themed gifts and merchandise such as screen savers, music and snorkel grear.

Caribbean Online
This site offers info on virtually all of the Disney Cruiseline destination islands.

The Travel Channel's Caribbean Island Destinations
Just click "Caribbean" below the map and then on your island of interest to get lots of useful info.

Lonely Planet's Caribbean Island Destinations
Just click on your island of interest to get lots of useful info.

3 and 4 Night Cruise

Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island
Casino, pools, beaches, dining, marine habitats, water slides comprise the most elaborate resort in the Bahamas.

Bahamas Info 1
You'll find info on both of the Disney Wonder's Bahamas ports of call, Nassau and Freeport.

Bahamas Info 2
You'll find info on both of the Disney Wonder's Bahamas ports of call, Nassau and Freeport.

Bahamas Info 3
Bahamas-On-Line is part of the Caribbean-On-Line family of Web sites and provides lots of useful info for planning your cruise.

Dolphin Encounters, Nassau
Info on this wonderful shore excursion in Nassau, Bahamas

Maps of Grand Bahama Island and Freeport.
You can view these maps and print them out from your browser, or you can order them online and have them shipped to you before you travel for a small shipping and handling fee.

Shore Excursions for the Bahama
The official Disney Cruise Line Fun Onshore page. Keeps you up to date on the latest shore excursions offered by the DCL.

7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise

St. John Info
This site offers a link to the ferry schedule between Saint John and Saint Thomas among other things

St. John Maps
You can view these maps and print them out from your browser, or you can order them online.

St. Maarten Info 1
Maps, activities, culture and practical matters.

St. Maarten Beach Info 2
The Experience St Maarten site has a great kid's section on activities the little ones might enjoy on the Island.

St. Maarten Maps
You can view these maps and print them out from your browser, or you can order them online.

St. Thomas Info 1
Lots of info here on what to do , where to eat, and more while visiting St. Thomas.

St. Thomas Beaches
Very complete info on all of the Island's beaches.

St. Thomas Maps
You can view these maps and print them out from your browser, or you can order them online.

Disney Ports of Call
The official Disney Cruise Line Fun Onshore page. Keeps you up to date on the latest shore excursions offered by the DCL.

7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise

Cozumel Info 1
TavelNotes.com offers comprehensive information specifically for cruisers.

Cozumel Info 2
This site's main info is diving, but it still offers lots of other info on this extremely popular diving destination said to be second best to Australia.

Cozumel Info 3
CozGuide.net is the online travel guide for Cozumel and the Mayan Riviera.

Cozumel Map
You can view this map and print it out from your browser, or you can order it online.

Grand Cayman Info 1
This site offers a lot of practical information such as money exchange, time difference, and more.

Grand Cayman Info 2
Caymans Online offers articles and messages boards.

Grand Cayman Info 3
Cayman.org offers lots and lots of info. Unfortunately, the navigation is awkward and you'll have to mine for it.

Grand Cayman Map
You can view this map and print it out from your browser, or you can order it online.

Key West Info 1
A very complete site with info on what to do, where to eat, and how to get there.

Key West Info 2
A great little site with island music to get you in the mood, and lots of great info

Western Caribbean Shore Excursions The official Disney Cruise Line Fun Onshore page. Keeps you up to date on the latest shore excursions offered by the DCL.

Trip Reports, Photos and Other Fun Stuff

Hidden Mickeys of Disney Cruise Line
Want to know where they all are? These folks will be glad to tell you.

Pete & Denise Williams' Photo Site
View lots of photos of the Disney Wonder and the Disney Magic

Take a video tour of the Disney Cruise Lines

Weather Reports and Other Resources

Current Marine Forcasts
East Central Florida Coastal Water Forecast from the National Weather Service

Times of Sunrise and Sunset
The U.S. Naval Observatory can provide the exact times of the sunrise and sunset for your cruise destination.

Weather Reports
Cape Canaveral
Cozumel, Mexico
Freeport, Bahamas
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Key West, FL
Nassau, Bahamas
St Maarten
St Thomas

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