One of the most common questions I get from cruisers is some version of “wait, is that included?” And honestly…fair: Disney Cruise Line does a great job of making everything feel premium, which makes it genuinely hard to tell what’s baked into your fare and what’s an add-on.

So let’s clear it up. Here’s exactly what you’re getting for the price you already paid, and what to budget for separately.

What’s Included in Your Cruise Fare

This is the good news list. All of this is already yours, no extra charge:

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the main dining rooms, the family buffet, quick-service spots on the pool deck, and at Disney’s private islands
• 24-hour complimentary room service, unless you order canned soda or priced items from the menu (small tip for the delivery is a nice touch, though not required)
• Sodas, juices, teas, hot chocolate
• Dozens of character meet-and-greets
• Broadway-quality entertainment and live stage shows
• Special screenings of Disney films in the onboard cinemas
• Full use of the fitness center
• Unlimited rides on the AquaDuck, AquaDunk, or AquaMouse waterslide
• Daily onboard activities (you’ll see the full schedule in the Navigator App once you’re sailing)
• Unlimited use of the Kids Clubs — more on this in a future post, because it deserves its own deep dive
• Unlimited soft-serve ice cream on the pool deck

That’s a lot of vacation already paid for. Truly, you could sail without spending another dollar and still have an incredible trip. Many families do.

What You Can Book When Your Window Opens

Now, the extras. Once your booking window opens, you’ll be able to reserve additional experiences that carry their own fee. The most popular ones:

• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for kids ages 3–12. As of 2026, princess packages begin at $119.00. For our knights in shining armor, packages begin at $59.99 include a t-shirt, gel hairstyling, a toy sword and shield, and confetti.
• Adult dining at Palo, Remy, or Enchanté
• Port adventures and excursions
• Nursery hours for the littlest cruisers. For little ones 3 and under, the “It’s a Small World Nursery” provides unrivaled care for $10/hr.
• Beverage tastings — the Mixology tasting and the Chocolate & Liquor tasting are personal favorites, worth every penny.
• Spa treatments and massages
• Salon services
• Photography packages for the length of your cruise
• Fitness classes

Two Things Worth Doing Before You Sail

Download the Navigator App now, not later. It’s how you’ll learn the ship layout, schedule a character phone call, and eventually book all of the above once your window opens. You can download it here.

Consider pre-purchasing a photo package. Here’s a confession: on every other vacation, I’m the one stuck behind the phone camera instead of in the pictures. That’s exactly why our family always springs for Disney Cruise Line’s photo package; it puts everyone in the shot, backdrops and characters included, with an actual professional behind the lens instead of a tired parent. And the pricing is better if you buy it during your booking window instead of waiting until you’re onboard. Even better? If you don’t like your photos, you can cancel your package before disembarking and receive a refund. (Peek below for an example of DCL’s photo opps. My family really went for it.)

The Bottom Line

Knowing what’s already covered means you can plan your extras budget with your eyes open, instead of getting surprised at checkout. Half the fun of a Disney Cruise really is in the anticipation, so enjoy this stretch of planning. It only gets more exciting from here.