Disney Cruise Line offers a variety of inside and outside stateroom options on its ships, the Magic and the Wonder. Inside staterooms have no porthole or balcony. Outside staterooms have either a porthole, partially enclosed verandah (called a navigator's verandah), or a fully open verandah. When you're booking a Disney cruise, you need to decide whether an inside or outside stateroom would be best.
Instructions
1. Consider your budget for the cruise. Depending on the reason and the length of the cruise, inside staterooms are often considerably cheaper than their outside counterparts. If you are on a tight budget, it may make sense to save money by booking an inside stateroom. This will give you more money to use for shore excursions, spa treatments, drinks, souvenirs and the other little extras that will make your Disney cruise more enjoyable.
2. Consider the length of your cruise. Disney cruise line typically offers 3 , 4 and 7 night cruises although they also have special itineraries that can run up to 2 weeks. If you are only cruising for 3 or 4 nights, you might not have much time to use a verandah. If you'll only be using your stateroom as a place to sleep and change clothes in between a mad rush of activities, an inside room might be all that you need. If you've never in the stateroom, a verandah might be a waste of money if you never get a chance to enjoy it. If you're not going to be in the room much but want some natural light, opt for the porthole.
3. If you are prone to seasickness, decide whether having a view and fresh air would be beneficial or would make the problem worse. When some people feel sea sickness, it helps them to have fresh air or to be able to look outside and get bearings. For others, this just makes the problem worse. If you've had problems in the past, choose an inside or outside room based on where you will be most comfortable.
4. Consider whether you prefer complete darkness to sleep. Because they have no outside light source, inside staterooms on the Disney Magic and Wonder are completely dark at any time of the day unless you turn a light on. Some people find this beneficial for getting sound sleep. This can be especially important if you have children who tend to wake up at the first light of day. A dark stateroom can encourage them to sleep longer.
5. If you are a smoker, consider the convenience of having a verandah vs. having to leave your stateroom to go to a designated smoking area. Smoking is forbidden in staterooms on both the Disney Magic and Wonder, but it is allowed on verandahs. If you are in an inside stateroom, you have to leave your room and go to a designated outside area on deck 4, 9 or 10 on the ship's starboard side.
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